Unearthed: The Lies We Carry & The Truths They Bury
Uncover Your Essence Through Personal Reclamation
In this searing memoir, Chanchal Garg reveals the spiritual and sexual abuse that shattered her sense of self and forced her to question a life defined by duty and sacrifice. Raised as a devoted Indian daughter, she was taught never to question authority—until a transformative moment during a yoga class, while pregnant with her daughter, awakened a truth she could no longer ignore.
That realization set her on a solitary journey, as she lost her faith, community, and the life she had always known. Without the support she had once relied on, she had to learn to trust herself, reclaim her bicultural identity, and redefine what it meant to be both Indian and American—on her own terms.
Unearthed is a powerful call to every woman who has ever felt silenced, urging them to trust their inner voice and reclaim their power.
Unearthed:
The Lies We Carry & The Truths They Bury
Uncover Your Essence Through Personal Reclamation
In this searing memoir of betrayal and redemption, Chanchal Garg uncovers the inherited beliefs and religious manipulation that buried her authentic self. As she builds a new life as a wife and mother, she confronts cultural pressures and the complex legacy of her bicultural identity, while reclaiming her heritage on her own terms. This book is a call to action for every woman to trust their inner voice and reclaim their personal power.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Chanchal Garg
Chanchal Garg is a speaker, author, executive coach and conscious leadership facilitator. She transforms lives by helping clients break through limiting beliefs and create authentic connections. Drawing from her MBA and personal experiences, she addresses difficult truths directly while fostering environments of openness and collaboration.
For over seven years, Chanchal has facilitated Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business’ most popular elective course on interpersonal dynamics, impacting over 500 future business leaders. As the founder of Real Space, a thriving six-figure coaching business, she guides leaders to transcend cultural and societal constraints, harnessing their personal power in both work and life. Chanchal is the author of Unearthed: The Lies We Carry & The Truths They Bury. Her expertise has been showcased through speaking engagements, including Lululemon’s International Women’s Day event and podcasts such as She Has the Mic and I Don’t Give a Should.
It’s not just a memoir; it's a powerful testament to the courage required to reclaim your personal power and trust your inner voice.
In a world where societal expectations often dictate personal choices, Unearthed stands as a beacon of hope and empowerment. It challenges the status quo, urging readers to break free from the constraints of inherited beliefs and cultural pressures.
By sharing her deeply personal journey, Chanchal inspires others to embark on their own path of self-discovery and transformation.
It’s not just a memoir; it's a powerful testament to the courage required to reclaim your personal power and trust your inner voice.
In a world where societal expectations often dictate personal choices, Unearthed stands as a beacon of hope and empowerment. It challenges the status quo, urging readers to break free from the constraints of inherited beliefs and cultural pressures.
By sharing her deeply personal journey, Chanchal inspires others to embark on their own path of self-discovery and transformation.
Unearthed will guide you to...
Reclaiming Your Identity
Break through cultural and societal expectations to shape a life that honors both your roots and your future self. This moving memoir offers a path to embracing heritage while building the wings to evolve on your own terms.
Trusting Your Inner Voice
Learn to listen to the voice within—the one that speaks beyond conditioning and expectations. Unearthed helps you recognize when you're in alignment with your true self and when it's time to break free.
A Story of Courage and Sisterhood
Through Chanchal’s journey, find inspiration and solidarity in the fierce courage it takes to reclaim your truth and live authentically. You are not alone in this path—you have a sisterhood in these pages.
What You’ll Gain
By diving into the pages of Unearthed, you will uncover the tools and insights needed to navigate your own journey of self-discovery. This memoir not only offers a compelling narrative but also equips you with the knowledge to challenge societal norms and embrace your authentic self. Experience the liberation that comes from understanding, dismantling and evolving the beliefs that have held you back.
Clarity and Insight
Understand the hidden beliefs that have shaped your life and how to challenge themleft
Courage to Change
Learn from Chanchal's experiences and find the strength to make transformative changes in your own life.
A Community of Support
Join a movement of women who are reclaiming their power and living authentically.
Join the Movement
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to transform your life. Unearthed is more than a book; it’s a movement towards authenticity, reclamation and empowerment.
Order your copy today and start your journey towards reclaiming your personal power.
Book Chanchal for Speaking Engagements
Chanchal Garg is available for speaking engagements to share her insights and inspire audiences with her journey of transformation. She is an ideal speaker for:
Women's Empowerment Conferences: Inspiring women to trust their inner voice and reclaim their personal power.
Cultural Identity Workshops: Addressing the challenges and triumphs of navigating a bicultural identity.
Personal Development Seminars: Offering tools and strategies for personal transformation and authenticity.
Contact us today to book Chanchal for your next event and empower your audience with her compelling story and insights.
Interviews and Features
Unearthed: The Lies We Carry and the Truth They Bury here:
July 1, 2025 | Your Legacy Brand Podcast
“He Pulled Me Onto His Lap”: Raw Excerpt From Californian Chanchal Garg’s Memoir
June 16, 2025 | India West Journal
‘Unearthed’ gives voice to trauma and healing, offering a model to break silence: Book Corner
June 11, 2025 | Los Angeles Wave
Unearthed: A Powerful Memoir of Trauma, Truth, and the Journey to Healing
June 15, 2025 | Health Collective
Spotlight: Unearthed: The Lies We Carry & The Truths They Bury by Chanchal Garg
June 6, 2025 | What is that book about
Book Review Unearthed by Chanchal Garg
June 4, 2025 | My Fab Fifties Life
Books Publishing This Week
June 3, 2025 | Hasty Book List
Hidden Gems: Meet Chanchal Garg
June 2, 2025 | Voyage LA
Folsom woman releases emotional debut memoir on cultural obligations, pressures women face
June 2, 2025 | Folsom Telegraph
Chanchal Garg to release debut memoir ‘Unearthed’
May 28, 2025 | New India Abroad
Reclaim Your Power and Voice with Chanchal Garg (Episode 383)
May 20, 2025 | Enlightenment of Change
Five Levels of Communication with Chanchal Garg (Episode 382)
May 13, 2025 | Enlightenment of Change
Chanchal Garg’s ‘Unearthed’ A Battle Cry For Women Who’ve Been Silenced
May 5, 2025 | India West Journal
Upcoming Events
Chanchal Garg at Books Inc. Chestnut
June 27, 2025 | 7:00 PM | Books Inc. in the Marina/SF, 2251 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA 94123
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