In the second part of this two-episode topic, Sheetal and Sheeba go deeper into the hidden costs of constant busyness — from attention poverty and shallow connection to losing touch with who we really are. They explore how over-functioning quietly drains meaning, presence, and joy from everyday life. More importantly, they introduce a simple, practical framework — the 3 Ps: Pause, Prioritize, and Presence — to help listeners restore energy, focus, and connection without overhauling their lives. This episode offers tangible tools and gentle shifts that support recalibration, reminding us once again: you’re not broken — your nervous system is asking for balance.

In this episode of My Edge of Clarity, Sheetal and Sheeba begin a two-part exploration of busyness and endless expectations — and why they leave so many of us feeling anxious, drained, and “not enough.” Through neuroscience, cultural reflection, and real-life stories, they unpack how our always-on lives disrupt the brain’s natural rhythm of effort and rest, dull our sense of fulfillment, and erode emotional regulation. The episode reframes chronic exhaustion not as a personal flaw, but as a biological and psychological signal that something is out of balance. If you’ve ever felt productive yet strangely empty, this conversation offers clarity — and compassion.

Episode 2: You’re Not Broken — The Stories We Tell Ourselves
Many of us carry a quiet belief that something is wrong with us, even when life looks fine on the outside. In this episode, Sheetal and Sheeba explore how the private stories we tell ourselves shape how we feel, react, and show up at home, at work, and in our relationships. Through real-life stories, from parenting moments to high-stakes professional interactions, they unpack how these narratives run on autopilot and fuel stress, self-doubt, and reactivity. Listeners are invited to pause, notice the See–Feel–Act loop, and experiment with small reframes that create more clarity, steadiness, and choice. A gentle reminder runs throughout: you are not broken; the story just needs to be seen.

Welcome to the very first episode of My Edge of Clarity

In the first episode of My Edge of Clarity, co-hosts Dr. Sheetal Karnik and Sheeba Bedi introduce the purpose behind the podcast and the shared experiences that inspired it. They explore what it feels like to look successful on the outside while feeling restless, unfulfilled, or disconnected on the inside—especially for those balancing careers, families, relationships, and personal ambitions.

Through honest conversation and reflection, Sheetal and Sheeba discuss the pressure to meet expectations, the challenge of showing up authentically, and why these struggles are far more common than we realize. They share their own professional and personal journeys, highlighting how clarity often begins when we pause, question long-held narratives, and give ourselves permission to evolve.

This episode sets the foundation for the You’re Not Broken series, introducing the idea that the inner stories we tell ourselves shape how we feel, act, and move through life. With warmth and insight, the hosts invite listeners to slow down, reflect, and begin their journey toward greater clarity, confidence, and purpose.