Episode 067 Featuring Nishani Jayawardena

The Journey of a Therapist: Nishani Jayawardena"Trust your gut." - Nishani JayawardenaSummaryIn this episode of The Check-in With Podcast, host Calvin Anderson speaks with Nishani Jayawardena, a Sri Lankan-born American therapist and spiritual mindset coach. Nishani shares her journey from being a natural listener in her family to becoming a licensed therapist and eventually founding Narva Therapy and Attunigrate. The conversation delves into the cultural challenges she faced in therapy, the philosophy behind her practice, and the importance of patience in both therapy and entrepreneurship. Nishani also discusses her new podcast, 'If I'm Being Honest,' aimed at sparking honest conversations about mental health and cultural experiences.TakeawaysNishani's journey into therapy was inspired by her childhood experiences.Cultural challenges can significantly impact the therapeutic process.The transition from Narva Therapy to Attunagrate reflects a deeper understanding of healing.Patience is crucial in both therapy and entrepreneurship.Honesty in therapy is essential for genuine connection and healing.Therapists must also engage in self-discovery and personal growth.It's okay to change therapists if the fit isn't right.Community building is vital for mental health professionals.Nishani emphasises the importance of integrating various healing modalities.Future self-awareness can provide comfort and guidance. To contact Nishani Please Use The Following:Social media handles- https://www.instagram.com/attunigrate/https://www.facebook.com/attunigratehttps://www.youtube.com/@attunigratehttps://www.linkedin.com/company/attunigrate/Best way to reach me is via LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishanisj/Just in case- Email- [email protected] Podcast links- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/if-i-am-being-honest/id1843172918https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZW6k2uBU4fEcjx5lOYD3b?si=8cc3703bd8a9470e https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuiHLsucEuuA3xCeHCh9iHGQqPZ2fyxhm&si=08CbzTtt4fsRGKHi