“I Had to Rebuild My Life” | Pooja Bedi on Healing, Loss & Starting Again

In this special India Edition of Dream, Girl, Dr. Sheen sits down with Pooja Bedi, actress, columnist, life coach, and a woman who has reinvented herself more times than most people live in a lifetime.

From the glamour of Bollywood to the rawness of grief, from navigating divorce and single motherhood to building a life anchored in healing and manifestation, this conversation is a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and emotional courage.

This episode is brought to you by ALDO, of Apparel Group.

It’s rare to meet someone so unfiltered, so wise, and so willing to turn every chapter of their life, painful or beautiful, into something meaningful. This episode will stay with you long after it ends.

Timestamps
00:00 A Journey Through Grief and Resilience
00:48 Meet Pooja Bedi: The Art of Reinvention
02:40 Roots: Family, Heritage & Early Influences
05:30 Life Lessons from a Glamorous Yet Humble Upbringing
07:00 Boarding School and Diverse Life Experiences
09:25 Finding the Path: From School Toppers to American Culture Shock
11:18 An Accidental Entry Into Bollywood
15:03 Bollywood Highlights and Moving On
16:00 Life Pivots: Marriage, Quitting Acting & Embracing Change
18:08 Navigating Tragedy, Divorce & Single Motherhood
21:12 Rebuilding: From Writing Columns to TV Hosting
24:07 Learning to Let Go & The Power of Positive Endings
27:01 Resilience in the Face of Grief
31:12 Processing Emotions and Moving Forward
34:34 Letting Go of Ego & Accepting Change in Relationships
38:53 Modern Dating, Marriage, and Changing Social Norms
44:31 The Next Generation: Guiding Without Controlling
47:22 Living Authentically & The Value of Human Experience
49:41 Preparing for the Future: AI, Jobs, and Education
52:02 Manifestation: Beyond Positive Thinking
54:53 Unlocking the Power of Manifestation
01:01:13 Workshops, Energy, and Healing Techniques
01:05:20 Manifestation Blocks: Love and Relationships
01:07:52 Finding Clarity: Visualization & Non-Negotiables
01:09:57 Legacy, Happiness & The Human Journey
01:10:59 Never Lose Your Inner Child
01:12:03 Closing Thoughts & Appreciation

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