Sonali Bendre on 4th Stage Cancer, Beauty Standards & Being An Outsider | FITTR presents Realign 11

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Published 2024-04-27
“When I received my Cancer diagnosis, my first thought was, ‘Why me?’ I’d wake up thinking it was all a nightmare; I couldn’t believe that this could happen to me. That’s when I started to change the way I thought. Instead of ‘why me?’ I started asking, ‘Why not me?’ I started to feel grateful this wasn’t happening to my sister, or my son. I realized I had the strength to deal with this, I had the resources to go to the best hospitals, and the support system to help me through this. Starting to ask ‘why not me?’ helped me start the healing process.”

From Hum Saath Saath Hain to Zee5’s The Broken News, Sonali Bendre stole hearts across India as the poster girl for 90s Bollywood, but she kept them with her unwavering spirit during her public battle with Stage 4 Cancer. In this episode, she reveals the mindset that got her through it all.

Sonali explains how she went from feeling like an outsider in Bollywood to seeing the industry rally around her during her illness. She talks about how she found solace in science throughout her treatment, how Cancer became her ultimate teacher, and how she changed the Bollywood beauty standard.

In this episode of Fittr presents Realign, Sonali breaks down the power of positivity, how to speak to your body with your brain, and the best way to tackle imposter syndrome.

We talked about:
. How Sonali’s upbringing shaped her mindset
. Bollywood’s beauty standard
. Managing stress
. How Sonali stayed positive through Cancer
. How to control the body with the mind
. Actionable steps to heal the body
. How to measure health
. Sonali’s relationship with fear
. How cancer changed her perception of beauty
. Parenting through cancer
. The role of love in recovery
. Bollywood’s reaction to her cancer diagnosis
. How to draw boundaries
. The mindset that beat stage 4 cancer

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Time Stamps
00:00 - Precap
01:29 - Introduction
02:26 - Welcome to the Podcast
02:40 - Who is Sonali Bendre today?
04:40 - Sonali’s Childhood
07:37 - Not Being “Woman Enough”
12:55 - How to Manage Stress
17:44 - Sonali’s Mindset Through Cancer
26:25 - Mind Over Body
31:40 - Actionable Steps to Heal the Body
36:36 - Sonali’s Relationship with Fear
40:31 - What Helped Her Recovery?
42:40 - Gut Health Advice
47:16 - How To Measure Health?
48:44 - How Cancer Affected Her Idea of Beauty
53:47 - The Role of Love in Recovery
56:39 - Bollywood’s Reaction to Sonali Bendre’s Cancer Diagnosis
01:00:03 - How Parents Can Communicate Better
01:05:30 - Advice to Parents with Illnesses
01:08:10 - How to Draw Boundaries
01:10:41 - Her Perspective on Life Today
01:13:05 - How to Change Your Perspective
01:15:40 - Thanks & End

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About Fittr Presents Realign –
Explore the confluence of science, spirituality, and wellness and get empowered to navigate the complexities of modern life. 'Realign' isn’t just a podcast; it's a deep breath, a moment of clarity…an oasis of mindful living.
With every episode, delve into mind-expanding conversations with experts, thought leaders, and visionaries who challenge the way w e approach growth. And through these conversations, create a blueprint for mindful living.
If you're seeking clarity, purpose, or simply looking to realign your life, this podcast is your North Star.
It's time to realign – mind, body, and soul!

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Humans of Bombay is a movement that started 10 years ago. We believe that every person has a story to tell and we want to help them tell these stories. In these years we’ve published stories across genres – stories of love, hope, faith and courage. And through our storytelling, we’ve built an engaged community of over 5M!
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All Comments (21)
  • @karishmamehta05
    I learnt SO much about overcoming & developing a mindset that can’t be defeated! A must watch for anyone who thinks that they’re being challenged!
  • @anandadjk214
    I am a cancer patient from last two and half years. I am still under treatment. God is good all the time.
  • @amcp2192
    I am watching this episode during my chemo teraphy in the hospital..so inspirational.thank you ...🙏
  • @emelidey
    I keep watching this episode over and over again, it's one of your best. My mother battled cancer, and I often wondered, why her? She was such a simple person with no bad habits. When Sonali said, "why not me," it answered all my questions. I lost my mother 12 years ago, and at one point, I didn't know how to cope with life. However, life goes on, and it actually improves with time. Thank you, Karishma, for hosting such a beautiful and inspiring episode. I can't express how much I admire you. You've changed my life in so many ways. More power to you. ❤️
  • @JeonBam-ue3xi
    I really can't forget her as Preeti from Hum Saath Saath Hain. She just nailed that roal❤.......
  • @himanshulakhia5067
    She is brave heart !! She deserves compliments !! Great confidence !! God bless her !! One of the best interview/ talk/episode!! Congratulations & thanks to Karishma Mehta !! Keep it up !! 👌🌺👌🌺👌🌺
  • @debleenarc
    Unfortunately the reality is that most people don’t have the kind of money to afford treatment in a different country. I appreciate her journey and can’t begin to understand what she dealt with. Very glad she overcame however I know a lot of people who couldn’t make it through because they didn’t have the support system.
  • @loveyrawat8282
    After Dr. Karishmas podcast this one is my favourite.Keep bringing such genuine people on your show ❤can relate most things said by Sonali ji
  • @jigneshshah3460
    Saw it in bits and pieces, she sure is a Braveheart,, will watch the full episode later
  • @JHussain90
    Sonali is such a beautiful person in and out. a very rare person who has turned her biggest weakness like cancer into a strength. she deserves more praise!
  • @jyotichauhan6679
    we love sonali always she is a nice and a real human being god bless her always and her family take care sonali best wishes and much love for u
  • @devraashi1449
    The most beautiful episode! Sonali Bendre is a true star
  • @anitachristobelratnasamy9289
    wonderful podcast.Both my parents had cancer.To fight against cancer ,we need to have the mindset to fight against it …medicine and treatment comes next.Such a beautiful soul.Wish her story reaches more audiences.
  • @31div
    Such a brilliant conversation. Every word by Sonali is a pearl of wisdom