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

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

April 12, 2026 · 52 min · Episode 72

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Alka Sharma discusses resilience and mental health with Michelle Desange Johal, focusing on overcoming challenges and building strength.

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.

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