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Business Casual: The Stories We Tell, In and Outside of the Boardroom

S1. E7. Finding Your Worth: Honest Conversation with Aastha on Time, Gratitude, Boundaries, and Mental Health Maintenance

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My guest today is Aastha. Aastha is the COO of Advica, a virtual healthcare company, where she has been for nearly a decade after starting as a summer student. She is passionate about mental health, particularly the connection between physical and mental well-being for women. What I admire most about Aastha (among many) is her ability to rewrite limiting narratives about herself while maintaining genuine curiosity about human behavior and health.

 

Some key takeaways from our chat include:

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  • Creating and practicing healthy boundaries is important to find our identity and protect our priorities.

  • Our time has value - we want to acknowledge it and calculate it.

  • Preventative mental healthcare works—regular therapy as maintenance, not just crisis intervention.

 

I appreciate today's conversation so much because of how honestly Aastha shared her journey of personal growth and the transformation she has gone through. I very much enjoyed our conversation and hope you enjoy it as well.

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Connect with Aastha on LinkedIn

Learn about Advica 

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Music: "Come Out Tonight" by Vicki Vox (via Epidemic Sound)

Takeaways from Episode 7 with Aastha

  • Aastha's journey from India to Canada shaped her perspective on healthcare.

  • Experiences in her mother's healthcare career sparked Aastha's interest in mental health.

  • Mental health is often stigmatized, especially in relation to family.

  • Aastha's academic journey led her to psychology after a calculus exam setback.

  • The connection between mental and physical health is crucial, especially for women.

  • Women often neglect their own well-being while caring for others.

  • Gratitude practices can shift perspectives and improve mental health.

  • Healthy boundaries are essential for personal well-being and growth.

  • Self-advocacy in healthcare is becoming increasingly important.

  • Aastha emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and adaptation.

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