Bhawna Pankaj Parpia : Writing, Healing, and the Journey of Resilience

By The Inspired Indian

The spark

Bhawna Pankaj Parpia didn’t set out to be an author. She set out to make sense of love, loss, and the fierce tenderness that binds a family. What emerged were deeply personal books and a calling that now spans wellness workshops, community building, and a quiet message of courage: fix the heart, and life begins to move again.

“Curiosity overruled the sadness.”

Writing as healing

Bhawna’s first book, Dil Hai na Fix It, began as scraps of bedside notes—whispers from hospital corridors, fragments of conversations, and the steady pulse of hope. What started as the literal task of mending a heart became a metaphor for emotional repair.
She believes we carry feelings stitched into the fabric of the chest; tending to them changes how we meet each day. Later, a companion theme emerged in a book celebrating fathers and the tender bond that shapes children for life.

“We all have a heart. Let’s fix it.”

The wellness path

Beyond writing, Bhawna runs a wellness practice that blends muscle-stimulation therapies with mind-wellness work, especially for seniors. In her group sessions—what she calls “Dot Therapy”—participants gather, speak, and soften. The aim is simple: a safe circle, a lighter chest, a brighter day.

“If I can bring a little happiness into someone’s life, it’s worth everything.”

From rhymes to pages

She wasn’t a devoted reader growing up, but she loved the play of language—rhymes that turned into lines, lines that nudged toward poems. When grief came, the page became a refuge. Friends urged her to weave those pages into a story, and the act itself proved cathartic.

Today, she encourages journaling in her workshops as a steady ritual for release and clarity.

Across continents, toward a new life

Born and educated in Mumbai, Bhawna built a vibrant family life in Dubai—close-knit, noisy, warm. After her husband passed away, every familiar street felt like an echo. With the support of siblings and extended family, she chose a fresh start in Canada.
Everything was new: weather, customs, business norms, even the small rituals of everyday life. She embraced it like a child in a museum—eyes wide, questions ready.

Courage, community, and one day at a time

During her husband’s illness, loved ones repeated a gentle mantra: one day at a time. She carried it forward, telling him, and then herself, that tomorrow could be kinder.
Starting a brick-and-mortar practice as a newcomer demanded grit. She chose action over fear, curiosity over despair, and community over isolation. Progress, she discovered, is just a handful of good hours strung together.

“Tomorrow will be a better day.”

The quiet thesis

Bhawna’s work—on the page and in the room—returns to a single truth: healing is not an event, but a practice. It hums in daily choices, in small supportive circles, in the courage to begin again.
Her journey is a soft-spoken blueprint for resilience: listen closely, write it down, gather your people, and keep tending to the heart.

Balancing Family and Entrepreneurship

Bhawna often calls her business her “third baby.” But she is intentional about maintaining balance with her two children.
“They should never feel that this studio takes their mom away. When we do get time together, it’s special, it’s treasured.”
Her philosophy reflects a broader truth: quality outweighs quantity in family time.

Papa Kya Karte: A Tribute to Fathers

Parallel to her entrepreneurial journey, Bhawna poured her emotions into writing. Her second book, Papa Kya Karte, is an interactive journal for fathers, grandfathers, and children.

The inspiration struck on Father’s Day, as she listened to the nostalgic tune Papa Kahte Hain. “Why,” she thought, “do we celebrate mothers so visibly, yet fathers often remain in the background?”

She began scribbling thoughts on a tissue and soon transformed them into a keepsake journal. The book invites families to write memories, paste photos, and share wisdom across generations.

Writing with Depth and Passion

Bhawna describes herself as a “night owl,” often writing late at night after finishing her business day. She rewrote pages countless times to ensure each one carried meaning.
“I am all about emotions and relationships. Writing this book allowed me to honor that.”
For her, books are not projects—they are legacies.

Conclusion: A Story of Courage and Connection

Bhawna’s journey is one of resilience, reinvention, and deep relationships. From opening a wellness studio against all odds to writing a heartfelt book that honors fathers, she demonstrates how courage, hard work, and heart can transform challenges into opportunities.

Her story is more than personal—it is universal. For every immigrant, parent, and dreamer, it is a reminder that even when you start with uncertainty, you can build something meaningful, something lasting.

 Bhawna at a glance

• What she does: Author, wellness practitioner, group-work facilitator
• Core ideas: Emotional repair, compassionate routines, community care
• Workshop vibe: Conversational, reflective, hands-on release practices
• Signature tools: Journaling, shared storytelling, gentle body-mind resets