Why do so many of us feel like we do not belong, whether at home, at work, or even in our own skin? How can authenticity and belonging unlock true mental and emotional health?

In this inspiring episode of the Thrive State Podcast, Dr. Kien Vuu (Doctor V) sits down with Ritu Bhasin, award-winning speaker and best-selling author of The Authenticity Principle and We Have Got This: Unlocking the Beauty of Belonging.

Together, they explore:

• Why childhood bullying, sometimes even at home, leaves lasting scars on belonging

• How fear of judgment erodes mental health and connection

• Practical strategies to cultivate authenticity and belonging at work and in life

• Why leaders must disrupt bias and model vulnerability

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Episode Highlights:

• Ritu Bhasin and the journey to authenticity
• Childhood struggles, racism, and the roots of belonging wounds
• Belonging and mental health: how judgment shapes the nervous system
• Three steps to reclaim authenticity and belonging
• Developing core wisdom: mind-body practices for healing
• Creating cultures of belonging in organizations
• Ritu’s resources for building authenticity and empowerment