Best Dr. Gowri Aragam Podcasts (2025)

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I Spent My Childhood Shapeshifting to Be Loved with Janis Vogel 44:31

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"I was completely externally focused. Who likes me? Who is accepting me? Who's giving me attention? I did theater. I was on stages. I was very externally focused." - Janis Vogel Growing up mixed-race on Martha's Vineyard, filmmaker and coach Janis Vogel became a master of reinvention - transforming herself from skater to "homie" to clueless wannabe…

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Breaking 20 Years of Silence: Why I Finally Told My Story with Francisca Alegría 49:07

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Trigger Warning: The following episode contains discussion of sexual abuse.For 20 years, Chilean filmmaker Francisca Alegría carried a secret that shaped every relationship, every creative choice, and every moment of self-doubt. The sexual abuse she experienced at age six became a "dark well" that she thought would define her forever.Today, she's a…

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From Being Bullied to Being Mayor: How Politics Became My Therapy with Sumbul Siddiqui 37:58

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Sometimes the hardest job becomes your greatest teacher. Sumbul Siddiqui never expected that becoming Cambridge's first Muslim mayor would force her to confront the bullied child she once was - or that leading through COVID would become the ultimate confidence-building experience.In this raw conversation, she reveals how public service became an un…

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From Family Translator to Food Empire: Hetal Vasavada's Independence Journey 45:30

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Discover Hetal’s powerful journey of self-discovery, identity, and resilience in this episode of "Sense of Self." Growing up in a large immigrant family in Bloomfield, New Jersey, Hetal navigated the complexities of cultural differences, love languages expressed through food, and the challenges of forming friendships in a predominantly white enviro…

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NFL Cheerleader to Psychologist: How Getting Cut Saved My Life with Dr. Kayla Shabre 43:42

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In this conversation, Dr. Kayla Shabre, a clinical psychologist, professional choreographer, and former cheerleader for the San Francisco 49ers, shares her journey of self-discovery, Kayla shares her journey from heightened body awareness in her teenage years to becoming a competitive cheerleader for the 49ers while pursuing her psychology studies.…

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Seyi 38:27

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We made it to the finale of our first season, and it's a really good one. We had the opportunity to do a deep dive into Dr. Seyi Akintorin's journey of self-discovery and transformation. A first-generation Nigerian immigrant and doctor, Seyi shares her powerful story of breaking free from the expectations and pressures placed upon her by her family…

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Ria 42:19

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Ria Tobaccowala, a former Google employee turned screenwriter and director. Ria shared her journey of self-discovery, starting from her childhood in Chicago to her experiences as a primary caregiver for a loved one. We delved into how she navigated being an outsider after a traumatic incident in high school involving photography and law enforcement…

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Cierra 40:06

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Cierra Glaude, also known as “Shooter,” Cierra is an accomplished director and filmmaker from Mobile, Alabama. She initiated her career under the guidance of Ava DuVernay, beginning with a role on the film Selma. Cierra’s passion for filmmaking ignited during her tenure at the University of Alabama, where she was instrumental in launching the Black…

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Joy 36:18

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Joy Melody Woods Bennett, Ph.D. is a scholar and strategist in interpersonal communication that empowers brands, organizations, athletes, and creatives of color to cultivate impactful cultural capital. Outside of work, she dedicates her time and expertise to advocating for Black women and reproductive health. Through speaking engagements at confere…

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Akemi 39:53

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Welcome to Sense of Self, a podcast where we explore the stories we tell ourselves about who we are and what happens when those stories stop working. In this episode, I had the privilege of chatting with Akemi Look, a multi-talented actor, producer, and writer based in Los Angeles. Akemi's journey is one of resilience, healing, and self-discovery. …

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Season 1 Trailer 3:14

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Sense of Self invites listeners to reflect on their own self-narratives and explore the forces that shape their identities. Through these conversations, we hope to inspire listeners to embrace their true selves, question the stories they tell themselves, and embark on their own journeys of self-discovery. A note from our host Dr. Gowri Aragam: I ha…

Dr. Gowri Aragam Podcasts

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Sense of Self

Dr. Gowri Aragam, The Mission Entertainment, Andrew C. Coles, Elizabeth Rose, Allison Keeley

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I Spent My Childhood Shapeshifting to Be Loved with Janis Vogel 44:31

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Breaking 20 Years of Silence: Why I Finally Told My Story with Francisca Alegría 49:07

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From Being Bullied to Being Mayor: How Politics Became My Therapy with Sumbul Siddiqui 37:58

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From Family Translator to Food Empire: Hetal Vasavada's Independence Journey 45:30

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NFL Cheerleader to Psychologist: How Getting Cut Saved My Life with Dr. Kayla Shabre 43:42

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Seyi 38:27

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Ria 42:19

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Cierra 40:06

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Joy 36:18

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Akemi 39:53

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Season 1 Trailer 3:14