·S7 E305
Kindness Is A Choice - Nuttha Goutier - Founder, CEO, Franchisor & Business Development Executive at Sabai Thai Spa #305
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Savia Rocks opens season seven of the Us People Podcast with reflections on legacy, peeling away cultural conditioning and trauma, listening, and making choices that serve what matters. She interviews Nuttha Goutier co-founder and CEO of Sabai Thai Spa, who shares growing up in a small village in Thailand with no running water or electricity where community support, joy in hard work, and living in the moment shaped her values.
Nuttha describes immigrating to Canada over 25 years ago, overcoming setbacks, doubt, depression, and personal losses by acknowledging the past, letting go, and focusing on present choices, defining herself by resilience. She explains her purpose for building spas as creating a welcoming, belonging “home” experience, promoting self-care as a routine, supporting local communities, and planting a tree for every massage, with success defined by people’s happiness and community impact.
She outlines her daily routine (early wake-up, meditation, exercise, preparing four kids for school, and choosing gratitude), discusses wellness as preventive care for mind, body, and spirit, and argues that caring for yourself leads to kindness toward others. Nuttha Goutier speaks about avoiding judgment through respect and acceptance, concerns about technology’s impact on younger generations, and suggests more nature, meditation, and yoga in schools.
00:00 Welcome to Yes People Podcast
01:24 Meet Nuttha Goutier
02:23 Growing Up in Thailand
03:22 Finding Joy in Hard Work
05:14 Life as a Journey
05:44 Building Through Belief
06:31 Self Care and Balance
07:15 Looking in the Mirror
08:23 Overcoming Life's Challenges
10:53 The Power of Resilience
11:26 Dealing with Trauma
12:37 Letting Go of the Past
13:53 Finding Your Purpose
15:15 Creating Meaningful Impact
17:12 Why Start a Spa Business
17:37 Everyone Has a Gift
18:14 Defining Success
19:36 The Sabai Spa Experience
21:12 A Day in the Life
22:43 Morning Routine and Mindset
23:18 Choosing Your Emotions
24:32 Embracing Imperfection
25:46 Understanding Wellness and Wellbeing
26:45 Wellbeing and Self Care
27:23 Preventative Health Philosophy
28:16 Body as Vehicle
30:05 Judgment and Respect
32:05 Technology and Modern Generation
34:55 Life Lessons and Quotes
36:00 Carrying with Your Heart
37:40 Three Ps of Success
38:32 Best Advice from Dad
39:58 Choices Equal Results
41:31 Living Each Day Fully
43:03 Forest Meditation Practice
44:20 Meditation Journey and Growth
45:36 Mental Health and Awareness
46:48 Connect and Find Out More
47:57 Final Words and Gratitude
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Website: https://sabaithai.com/
Thank you so much Nuttha Goutier for reminding us that the beauty of kindly has always lied within us - Savia Rocks