What does it mean to be resilient, and can we learn those skills before life forces us to? In this episode of The Entrepreneur’s Chair, host Elizabeth Davis sits down with Dr. Nahal Delpassand, PsyD, PLLC, licensed psychologist, author, and TEDx speaker, for a conversation about emotional literacy, resilience and learning to navigate the difficult seasons of life.
Nahal shares how being raised by Iranian immigrant parents shaped her perspective on perseverance and entrepreneurship. She also discusses her book, The Seasons of Little Tree, and its message that our roots, including our family, culture, experiences and challenges, can become the very things that sustain us. They explore why emotional literacy should begin early, why effort and struggle play an important role in growth and why resilience doesn’t mean rushing past pain. Nahal also shares why she believes there is value in “staying in the muck” with someone before trying to solve what they’re going through. From her psychology practice to her TEDx stage and writing, Nahal’s work offers a thoughtful perspective on what it takes to better understand ourselves and move through life’s challenges with greater clarity.