“When I received my Cancer diagnosis, my first thought was, ‘Why me?’ I’d wake up thinking it was all a nightmare; I couldn’t believe that this could happen to me. That’s when I started to change the way I thought. Instead of ‘why me?’ I started asking, ‘Why not me?’ I started to feel grateful this wasn’t happening to my sister, or my son. I realized I had the strength to deal with this, I had the resources to go to the best hospitals, and the support system to help me through this. Starting to ask ‘why not me?’ helped me start the healing process.”
From Hum Saath Saath Hain to Zee5’s The Broken News, Sonali Bendre stole hearts across India as the poster girl for 90s Bollywood, but she kept them with her unwavering spirit during her public battle with Stage 4 Cancer. In this episode, she reveals the mindset that got her through it all.
Sonali explains how she went from feeling like an outsider in Bollywood to seeing the industry rally around her during her illness. She talks about how she found solace in science throughout her treatment, how Cancer became her ultimate teacher, and how she changed the Bollywood beauty standard.
In this episode of Fittr presents Realign, Sonali breaks down the power of positivity, how to speak to your body with your brain, and the best way to tackle imposter syndrome.
We talked about:
. How Sonali’s upbringing shaped her mindset
. Bollywood’s beauty standard
. Managing stress
. How Sonali stayed positive through Cancer
. How to control the body with the mind
. Actionable steps to heal the body
. How to measure health
. Sonali’s relationship with fear
. How cancer changed her perception of beauty
. Parenting through cancer
. The role of love in recovery
. Bollywood’s reaction to her cancer diagnosis
. How to draw boundaries
. The mindset that beat stage 4 cancer
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Time Stamps
00:00 - Precap
01:29 - Introduction
02:26 - Welcome to the Podcast
02:40 - Who is Sonali Bendre today?
04:40 - Sonali’s Childhood
07:37 - Not Being “Woman Enough”
12:55 - How to Manage Stress
17:44 - Sonali’s Mindset Through Cancer
26:25 - Mind Over Body
31:40 - Actionable Steps to Heal the Body
36:36 - Sonali’s Relationship with Fear
40:31 - What Helped Her Recovery?
42:40 - Gut Health Advice
47:16 - How To Measure Health?
48:44 - How Cancer Affected Her Idea of Beauty
53:47 - The Role of Love in Recovery
56:39 - Bollywood’s Reaction to Sonali Bendre’s Cancer Diagnosis
01:00:03 - How Parents Can Communicate Better
01:05:30 - Advice to Parents with Illnesses
01:08:10 - How to Draw Boundaries
01:10:41 - Her Perspective on Life Today
01:13:05 - How to Change Your Perspective
01:15:40 - Thanks & End
Links:
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LinkedIn: / huma. .
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Instagram: / iamsonalibendre
Facebook: / iamsonalibendre
Twitter: / iamsonalibendre
Karishma Mehta
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LinkedIn: / karishma-mehta-b22151174
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About Fittr Presents Realign -
Explore the confluence of science, spirituality, and wellness and get empowered to navigate the complexities of modern life. 'Realign' isn’t just a podcast; it's a deep breath, a moment of clarity…an oasis of mindful living.
With every episode, delve into mind-expanding conversations with experts, thought leaders, and visionaries who challenge the way w e approach growth. And through these conversations, create a blueprint for mindful living.
If you're seeking clarity, purpose, or simply looking to realign your life, this podcast is your North Star.
It's time to realign - mind, body, and soul!
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About Humans of Bombay -
Humans of Bombay is a movement that started 10 years ago. We believe that every person has a story to tell and we want to help them tell these stories. In these years we’ve published stories across genres - stories of love, hope, faith and courage. And through our storytelling, we’ve built an engaged community of over 5M!
Our idea is simple - to strike a chord with our community and catalogue the beat of humanity, one story at a time.