From Trauma to Triumph: Kalpa Gupta's Journey of Healing and Resilience

Have you ever considered how the echoes of your past shape your future? In a heartfelt discussion with Kalpa Gupta on the Crown Yourself podcast, we delved into the delicate art of weaving past experiences into a tapestry of personal growth. Kalpa's story of overcoming childhood trauma is a profound reminder of the human capacity for resilience and transformation. 

 

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In this episode of the Crown Yourself podcast, host Kimberly Spencer talks with Kalpa Gupta about integrating past experiences into the future. Kalpa shares her story of overcoming childhood sexual abuse and its profound effects on her life. She emphasizes forgiveness, healing, and the importance of self-reflection, particularly in responding to triggers. Kalpa's insights on personal growth, the somatic experience of emotions, and the power of travel are also discussed. The episode touches on the influence of role models and concludes with Kalpa's daily routines and her vision for her future. She also offers ways to connect with her for further guidance.

 

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Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or your favorite podcast listening platform. You can also watch the episode on YouTube.

 

Moments of Note:

Speaker 1 (00:00:00) Introduction and trigger warning for childhood sexual abuse discussion.

Speaker 1 (00:01:17) Introduction of Kalpa Gupta and her professional background.

Speaker 1 (00:02:37) Discussion of Kalpa's transformation and career achievements.

Speaker 1 (00:03:49) Welcoming Kalpa to the Crown Yourself podcast.

Speaker 2 (00:03:51) Kalpa's response and joy in talking to Kimberly.

Speaker 1 (00:03:56) Discussion about Kalpa's childhood trauma and the purpose of sharing her story.

Speaker 2 (00:04:21) Kalpa's journey of sharing her story and its impact on her relationships.

Speaker 2 (00:06:50) Development of Kalpa's relationship with her husband and family after sharing her trauma.

Speaker 1 (00:09:01) Kimberly admires Kalpa's courage and shares her own experience of sharing her trauma with her mother.

Speaker 2 (00:10:03) Kalpa discusses how her childhood experiences affected her work and career journey.

Speaker 2 (00:14:37) Kalpa's perspective on maintaining joy and transforming her life, including her career and personal well-being.

Speaker 2 (00:19:09) Kalpa's process of recognizing external triggers and beginning the journey of healing and transformation.

Speaker 1 (00:21:32) Discussion on compassion, sharing, and the process of forgiveness.

Speaker 1 (00:23:00) Kimberly's reflection on the just world bias and its impact on forgiveness.

Speaker 2 (00:23:26) Kalpa's process for forgiveness, including self-reflection and empathy towards oneself.

Speaker 2 (00:23:26) Kalpa's process for forgiveness, including self-reflection and empathy towards oneself.

The process of forgiveness (00:23:59) Kalpa shares her experience of forgiveness, journaling, and carrying out exercises to heal from past trauma.

De-identifying with past experiences (00:25:01) Kalpa discusses the process of de-identifying with the story of her past and accepting it without attaching herself to it.

Separating personal identity from past experiences (00:27:34) Kalpa talks about separating her identity from past experiences and the growth mindset she adopted.

Creating a new identity (00:28:40) Kalpa discusses the process of creating a new identity for herself and separating herself from her past experiences.

Defining present reality (00:30:26) Kimberly and Kalpa talk about defining present reality based on who they are and not letting circumstances define them.

Separating work identity from personal identity (00