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Resilience and Mental Health: Michelle Dosangj on Overcoming Challenges and Building Strength

E72 • Apr 12, 2026 • 52 mins

Alka Sharma welcomes Michelle Desange Johal to discuss her journey through mood disorders and psychosis. They delve into resilience, overcoming stigma, and the FAST framework. Michelle emphasizes the importance of emotions, acceptance, and surrendering to uncontrollable situations. They explore transforming mindsets, navigating diagnoses, and building resilience in children. The episode covers strategies for reducing cortisol, tailoring courses for adults and neurodiverse adolescents, and managing chronic stress. Michelle shares insights on mindset shifts and her vision for resilience in neurodivergent adolescents, concluding with ways to support her.

Key Points

  • Turning chronic stress into a source of strength involves a combination of emotional processing, acceptance, and mindset shifts that focus on resilience rather than victimhood.
  • Michelle's FAST framework—Feel and express emotions, Accept and surrender, and Transform with mindset—proves to be an effective tool for navigating life's chaos and finding peace amidst adversity.
  • Self-love and the ability to reprogram one's inner dialogue are crucial steps for women to not only heal themselves but also contribute to a more resilient and compassionate community.
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