Shameless self care - guest Nimisha Kantharia

Jenn wilson

“Flood yourself with so much compassion that there isn’t room for shame.”– Nimisha Kantharia

Jenn Wilson is joined by guest Nimisha Kantharia (she/her) – Surgeon, Artist, Writer, Mindfulness Teacher

Jenn is in conversation with Nimisha Kantharia about her unconventional journey from surgeon to mindfulness teacher and artist. Nimisha shares how her ADHD diagnosis and burnout led her to explore trauma-aware, body-based mindfulness practices that prioritize joy, curiosity, and compassion.

• Website: https://notjustmindfulness.com

• Incandescent Joy Challenge: https://notjustmindfulness.com/incandescent-joy

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/magicwithnimisha

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nimisha.kantharia

Nimisha Kantharia is a surgeon, artist, writer, mother, and mindfulness teacher from Nagpur, India. She teaches a trauma-aware, body-based approach to mindfulness that invites people to infuse their days with curiosity, compassion, and joy—no need to empty your mind of thoughts! Her work is meant for those who find traditional self-care approaches inaccessible, boring, or downright impossible, because she believes that true radical self-care fuels our purpose and activism. Through her work, Nimisha helps people connect with their emotions and the wisdom of their bodies.

This episode is a celebration of joyful resistance and radical self-care. Nimisha reminds us that mindfulness doesn’t require silence or stillness—it requires presence, compassion, and curiosity. Her journey from burnout to embodied healing offers practical strategies for anyone feeling overwhelmed by conventional wellness advice. Whether you’re a busy parent, neurodivergent, or simply seeking more joy in your day, Nimisha’s message is clear: your instincts matter, and your joy is valid.

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1. Late Diagnosis & Self-Discovery

Nimisha shares how her ADHD diagnosis helped her make sense of lifelong feelings of being “off” despite outward success.

2. Burnout & the Turning Point

A physical and emotional breakdown in a supportive surgical environment led her to finally try mindfulness.

3. Mindfulness for...