Today on The Badass New Yorker by Supriya Vani, I sat down with Ethan Trinh, Ph.D., for a thoughtful conversation on identity, emotional life, and what it means to cultivate belonging and resilience in today’s world.

We explore language, emotions, community, and the inner work that shapes how we show up for ourselves and others. Ethan also shares the mission behind the Dr. Trinh Foundation, which supports healing, education, and community-based well-being.

Learn more and support the foundation here: https://drtrinhfoundation.org/

Today on The Badass New Yorker by Supriya Vani, I sat down with Deborah Smilovitz Foster, a clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist whose work bridges neuroscience, emotional regulation, trauma healing, and mindfulness.

In this episode, Dr. Smilovitz Foster shares how the nervous system shapes our emotional lives, how trauma is held in both mind and body, and what it truly means to cultivate resilience from within. We explore the science of regulation, the role of awareness in healing, and how individuals can reconnect with steadiness, clarity, and presence—even in times of stress and uncertainty.

This is a grounded, thoughtful conversation about mental health, self-understanding, and the inner architecture of well-being.

Today on The Badass New Yorker by Supriya Vani, I’m in conversation with Marc Dullaert—founder and chair of KidsRights and the initiator of the International Children’s Peace Prize.

The International Children’s Peace Prize has recognized extraordinary young changemakers, including past recipients Greta Thunberg and Malala Yousafzai, who have shaped global conversations on justice, courage, and leadership.

Marc shares his vision for protecting children’s rights worldwide and why empowering young voices is essential to building a more humane and responsible future.