Reframing Perspectives with Payal Beri, PhD

Surrounded by People, Starving for Depth


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So many of us are surrounded by people and still feel emotionally starved. In this Solo Reframe episode, we explore why depth, emotional safety, and being held (not just needed) matter so much—especially for changemakers and “the strong friend.”
Have you ever felt lonely in a room full of people you
know—friends, coworkers, other parents, your “community”—and still felt unseen?
You’re not alone. And there’s nothing wrong with you.

In this Solo Reframe episode, we dig into:

  • Why so many of our relationships stay on the surface
  • The “Pinterest-perfect” performance culture that starves us of real intimacy
  • The hidden loneliness of changemakers, caregivers, and the “strong friend”
  • Why being needed is not the same as being valued
  • How Payal started hosting changemaker dinners with two rules: no egos, no titles
  • The birth of the Empathy Storytelling Salon and what happens when people are allowed to arrive as humans, not résumés
  • Why depth, beauty, and emotional nourishment are not indulgences—but fuel

You’ll hear stories of nonprofit founders, doctors, social workers, parents, and entrepreneurs who spend their lives pouring into others… and what happened when they were finally given a room that poured back into them.

This episode is for you if:

  • You’re the one everyone leans on—but no one really checks on
  • You’re craving emotionally rich friendships and community, not just networking
  • You’re tired of relationships that stay in “polite small talk”

You want to create spaces where people feel safe, seen, and deeply valued

Connect with Dr. Payal Beri & Reframing Perspectives:

  • Instagram – Dr. Payal: https://www.instagram.com/dr.payalberi

  • Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@payalberi?sub_confirmation=1

  • RK Empathy: https://www.rkempathy.com
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/payalberi
  • Speaking & Media: https://www.payalberi.com
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