XO Conversations

A podcast for growth-minded people who want to get more out of life. Hosted by XO Living founder, Dr. Rishma Walji, expect interviews with experts, conversations with real people and Rishma’s unique take on the strategies and action items you can begin incorporating into your life to help you be your most vibrant self.

XO Conversations is a health podcast hosted by Rishma Walji, with 75 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Rishma Walji hosts XO Conversations, a health show with 75 episodes published.

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  Episode #8

  Why We Struggle to Say No (and How to Find Your Voice)

  Mar 1, 202641 minS5

  <p>In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Sunita Sah — physician and organizational psychologist — to unpack something most of us were never taught: how to speak up when it matters.</p> <p>Together, we explore:</p> <p>• Why we struggle to say no (even when we know we should)<br> • How people-pleasing gets reinforced from childhood<br> • The hidden cost of staying silent<br> • The psychology of defiance — and why it isn’t what you think<br> • The five stages of speaking up<br> • How to find your voice without becoming someone you’re not</p> <p>This conversation isn’t about becoming lou...

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  Episode #7

  How To Stop The Comparison Spiral

  Feb 27, 202617 minS5

  <p>Have you ever noticed how quickly comparison can take over?</p><p>One minute you’re feeling grounded…<br />The next, you see someone else’s post, promotion, relationship, or life update — and suddenly you’re wondering if you’re behind, off track, or not doing enough.</p><p>In this episode, we’re talking about the comparison spiral — why it happens, why it feels so personal, and what’s actually going on beneath the surface when someone else’s success makes you doubt your own life.  You’ll learn why comparison isn’t really about them — it’s about the desire, insecurity...

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  Episode #6

  When You Feel Guilty For Resting

  Dec 14, 202515 minS5

  <p>When was the last time you truly rested?</p><p>What happens when you literally can’t do it all anymore? For Jess, it took a broken foot, six weeks off her feet, and a complete pause in her routines to realize how deeply she’d tied her worth to her productivity.</p><p>In this episode, we explore the emotional reality of “rest guilt” — the belief that you’re only valuable when you’re doing, helping, performing, achieving, or holding everything together. Jess opens up about the meltdown that made her ask, “Who am I if I’m not doing all the...

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  Episode #5

  Why You’re Still Tired After Resting

  Dec 7, 202512 minS5

  <p>Have you ever done all the right things — gone to bed early, canceled plans, rested, even slept well — and still woken up feeling exhausted?</p><p>This episode is for the kind of tired that sleep doesn’t fix.</p><p>We’re talking about emotional exhaustion — how it’s different from physical fatigue, why it’s so common right now, and why so many of us keep trying to solve emotional depletion with physical solutions.</p><p>In this conversation, I walk you through how emotional energy gets quietly drained over time — through “shoulds” you don’t agree with, constant respons...

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  Episode #4

  How to Redesign Your Life Around the Lifestyle You Want

  Nov 30, 202536 minS5

  <p>When life gives you lemons, what do you do?</p><p>In this episode of XO Conversations, Dr. Rishma Walji sits down with Rachel Kelly, founder of Make Lemonade, to talk about how she rebuilt her life — and her identity — after closing her dream business during the pandemic.</p><p>From launching a women’s coworking space to discovering her passion for floristry, Rachel’s journey is a masterclass in creative reinvention and self-trust.</p><p>Together, they explore:<br />🍋 How to pivot when life doesn’t go as planned<br />💬 Why “failure” is often just redirection<br />🌸 What it means to live a trul...

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