EP.135 - Kalyani Pardeshi - “Self-doubt doesn’t come from failure—it comes from negating how someone feels.”

In this episode of Middle Fingers Up, host Kiran Randhawa sits down with multi-award-winning author and speaker Kalyani Pardeshi to unpack the hidden layers of self-bullying, inner critics, and the emotional legacy of growing up in immigrant households. From confronting toxic family dynamics to redefining success and self-worth, Kalyani shares raw, relatable stories and transformative insights that challenge cultural norms and empower listeners to reclaim their mental wellness.Whether you're navigating guilt, burnout, or the pressure to perform, this conversation offers a compassionate roadmap to healing and growth. As Kalyani says, “You’re not what you do. You’re not what you have. If you keep seeking your worth in that, you’re setting yourself up for a lifetime of unhappiness.”Books: "Beyond The  Inner Critic - Identify where you are being the villan in your own story""UNBULLIED"- 14 techniques to silence the critics internally and externally Instagram: kalyanispeaks049Linktree @kalyanispeaksSupport the showIf you like what you hear please click on "subscribe" or "follow" -  It's free and you will get notified when the newest episodes are posted!  Check us out on Instagram, X, and YouTube @mfupodcast. Give feedback, middle finger recommendations as well as random thoughts to [email protected]. Thank you for listening!In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, the Métis Nation (Region 3), and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.