Daring Living

What if just 15 minutes every morning could completely change the way you think, feel, and show up in your life? In this episode, I share a simple morning practice that has genuinely changed my life and the way I see myself. I'll walk you through my 3-step process to become more aware of your thoughts, intentionally train new beliefs, and start cultivating your OWN mind instead of constantly...

What if the secret to stopping binge eating has NOTHING to do with food, willpower, or self-control? In this episode, I share why traditional habit hacks often don't work, the connection between binge eating and your emotional needs, what's REALLY keeping you stuck in the same patterns, and powerful shifts to help you break free from binge eating and overconsumption habits. Sign up for F...

You can't always change your environment or avoid difficult people. So how do you regulate your nervous system when changing your circumstances isn't an option? I share two simple practices that help me return to calm from within: working with your breath and creating a protective energetic boundary. These tools have helped me navigate difficult relationships, stay grounded, and respond...

As a life coach of over 6 years, I share how I think about the difference between healing and becoming, why therapy and life coaching aren't actually in conflict with each other, and how to know what kind of support is right for the season of life you're in. If you've ever wondered whether you need therapy or life coaching, this episode is for you. We explore the role of healing pas...

If you've spent years trying to heal, grow, and become a better version of yourself, but still feel like something isn't clicking, today's conversation is for you. I break down 3 reasons why traditional self-improvement advice may not be working for you, especially if you're highly sensitive, creative, or neurodivergent. You'll learn the hidden assumption driving most pers...

If you have an ADHD or neurodivergent brain, the problem may NOT be because you're not resting enough. There's a reason why you're constantly feeling tired, overstimulated, or like you brain can never really turn off. In this episode, I share 3 powerful shifts that have completely changed my relationship with rest, energy, burnout, and including why "doing nothing" isn&apo...

If you’re a creative who knows you’re meant to create but keeps escaping your own creative work, this episode is for you. I share why hard discipline no longer works, how your environment is shaping your behavior more than you think, and the one shift that can make you actually want to stay to build and create again.  DIVE DEEPER:  Work with Shirley Book Discovery Session FREE Masterclass: How to...

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Hello friends, I'm back! In this episode, I’m sharing what I’m doing business differently after a full year of detoxing myself from internalized capitalism and truly resting. I realized that my need to be constantly producing came from an unhealed wound. I talk about why I’m no longer pouring most of my energy into free content, what I’m doubling down on instead, how I’m automating the things...

This conversation with Lazou, music artist and podcaster, dives into the nuances of our Asian upbringing and how we can use our unique experiences and life events to carve out our own paths in adulthood. We talk about Lazou’s relationship with her body after her open-heart surgery at age 22 and how body neutrality could be the final destination. We also explore a different, more “Asian way” of tra...

I had a challenging start to the new year. With my sickness and going through an existential crisis, I've been feeling quite uncertain for this new year. Yet, I'm approaching it from a positive and lighthearted perspective. This week, I'm sharing how to move forward toward your goals, while trusting that things might not go 100% according to plan, and how to create peace with the un...

I chatted with Wanda, an astrologer and yoga teacher from Northern Philippines, and dived deep into the world of karmic astrology. We explore how your natal chart can reveal karmic lessons, help you understand mother and father wounds, and guide us through our personal healing.  We also talked about Saturn returns ( which I’m in the middle of!) and how astrology can transmute past-life and present...

Sit down with me as I share my personal life update while settling in Taiwan and reflecting on the insights I’ve gained during this transition.  I talk about the grounding and restorative activities and circuit breakers that are helping me adjust, and why connecting with your roots can be so powerful.  Join me as I open up about this journey and the lessons I’m learning along the way while I’m liv...

What a soulful conversation! This week I chat with Isabel about her journey as a Filipina American creative and how to create an authentic soulful brand. Isabel shared insights on the difference between an authentic brand vs. a pretty brand, as well as an inner child practice to help you connect deeper with what’s playful and alive in your branding. We also discussed how to design our brand on the...

As I'm preparing to open up my birthday sale this weekend Nov 23, I'm feeling called to speak about feeling abundant in however you plan to use your money this black friday season. I talk about not giving your power away to capitalism, and offer 4 questions to help you think about as you’re making your purchase this black friday. To learn more about my birthday sale this weekend Nov 23-2...

Using intuition to make powerful choices—this week, I sit down with transformative spiritual coach Divvya Alvares. We dive into the role of intuition as an inner compass, the link between karma and free will, and the importance of women establishing independence while balancing yin and yang energy. Divvya also shares a tarot reading at the end. Tune in now! Connect with Divya: Instagram: @Spiritua...

I’m taking you behind the scenes when I was feeling inadequate and unworthy around making money. I share the steps that I took myself through to understand my wound, befriend it and heal from within somatically, and how I transformed this energy into one that makes me feel valued, seen, and whole.  Sign up for HEAL & THRIVE -- TIMESTAMPS -- 00:00 Introduction 02:27 Living Situation 04:22 Feeli...

Do you ever feel the need to constantly work hard, tie your value to productivity, and yet somehow feel that success is always out of reach? In this episode, I explore three common beliefs you probably learned growing up that are hindering your success and keeping you stuck in the hustle and burnout loop. I talked about why you’re constantly consuming excessive dopamine, how you always feel like t...

Learn 4 simple and effective ways I use to help people step out of mid-panic attack waves! Anxiety often stems from an overactivation in one part of your brain, so the goal is to spread out that activity and bring balance to your nervous system. In this episode, I share four easy, practical techniques to calm your anxiety down almost immediately, whenever you feel stuck in a spiral of overthinking...

Are you making things harder than it needs to be? This week, I explore the belief that many of us hold, especially in Asian culture and immigrant upbringings: that for something to be truly valuable, it has to be hard. We often feel we need to struggle or overcome immense challenges before we believe our success is valid or that we're worthy of it. There's this subconscious drive to make...

Today, I discuss the challenges of having difficult conversations with the people we love. It’s never easy to bring up tough topics, and often we either avoid them out of fear or rush into them without setting the right tone, which can be triggering for your partner’s nervous system. I talk about how to approach these moments with intention and making the other person feel safe and heard. I also s...

Pushing yourself to take action will lead to self sabotage and burning out. Instead, I’ve found that healing through your resistance has been so much more helpful every time. DM @daringliving/ Email shir@daringliving.com and I’ll send over free Heal Your Resistance meditation track -- TIMESTAMPS -- 00:00 Introduction 01:28 Recognizing Resistance 02:35 Temporary Fixes Don't Work 03:37 Inner Ch...

As a neurodivergent creative, it’s easy to fall into a funk when life throws you off track and your mindset isn’t where it needs to be. This week, I’m sharing practical tips to help you pull yourself out of a depressive rut and take small, simple steps to get back into your natural flow and start thriving again. If you've been a fan of this episode, I'd APPRECIATE IT SO MUCH if you can h...

If you’re always putting off your most important tasks, obsessing over perfection, and holding back from fully putting yourself out there as an artist/ creative/ entrepreneur, this training is made for you. I’ll explore the deeper reasons behind these habits, uncovering the fears and wounds that might be driving them, and share practical strategies to help you break free from these patterns. If yo...

Ever feel like your parent is pushing your buttons? I get it—I used to feel exactly the same way with my mom. In this episode, I’m spilling the tea on how I turned an overbearing, stressful relationship into something healthier, loving, and unattached. We'll explore the reasons behind these behaviors, often rooted in self-protection and passed-down patterns. We’ll also talk about boundaries,...