At first, I was nervous and felt silly for explaining my issues, but Manisha’s calm and reassuring presence made me feel like any feeling/thought/emotion I shared was valid. She strikes the perfect balance of trusted friend who “gets you” and an experienced professional who knows the right resources and tools to support you. Even a year after our first coaching session, I continue to use the resources and practices that we discussed to support myself. Specifically, I have found her brief, recorded grounding and clearing meditations valuable for times when I need to tune into my emotions. The intangible results are the most valuable to me after working with Manisha. If I am being honest, I probably went into our session thinking like a busy young professional. I wanted to explain my issue and walk out with a few tools (journaling prompts, breathing techniques, etc.) to “fix” my situation. But working with Manisha helped me to understand that you need to take the time to be with your emotions. We worked through what was really going on under the surface, and while I did walk out with plenty of helpful tools and resources, the most important lesson was learning that it’s ok to feel however you feel for as long as you feel it. That “tuning in” helped me again several months later when I was having trouble sleeping. Instead of brushing it off, I acknowledged that it was my body’s way of telling me to listen to my emotions. Looking back, I can’t believe I ever hesitated because taking time to work with Manisha was a transformative experience.