Living, with Dr. Monica Shah

Keywords   psychology, life transformation, mindfulness, out-of-the-boxliving, trauma, societal expectations, LGBTQ+, DBT, dialectical behavior therapy, self-exploration, personal growth     Summary   What if stepping off the beaten path wasn't just a daringadventure, but a profound way to understand yourself better? Kiki Fehling, a psychologist who traded in her traditional career for the ope...

Keywords   authenticity, life transitions, identity, building community, self-discovery, life lessons, resilience, self-love, living in the questions, radical acceptance, fulfillment Summary   Dr. Monica Shah shares her journey of balancing dance, psychology, and personal growth, highlighting both the challenges and joys of living authentically. She charts her path to self-love through rebuilding...

Keywords   coaching, personal growth, transformation, ambition, purpose, self-doubt, ideal life, women empowerment, high achievers, entrepreneurship, community support     Summary   What happens when you have the title, the success, the achievements - and you still feel like something’s missing? In this episode, Hannah shares her journey from thriving in a corporate career to stepping into her cal...

Keywords   creativity, success, rejection, aging, single life, risk-taking, personal growth, artistic journey, resilience, personal fulfillment     Summary   What does success really mean - especially in the arts, in Hollywood, and in life? In this conversation, Ulka shares her journey from a stable IT career in Montreal to pursuing her passion for the arts in LA. We highlight how aging in Hollywo...

Keywords   mental blocks, podcasting, self-doubt,motivation, perfectionism, resilience, procrastination, overcoming challenges, self-criticism,self-compassion   Summary   In this solo episode, Dr. Monica Shah shares her journey of launching a podcast while navigating various mental and physical blocks. She discusses the common challenges people face when trying something new, including time manage...

Keywords   Immigration journey, belonging, intuition, change, travel, resilience, identity, personal growth, authenticity, family, identity, redefining home, self-acceptance, resilience, living authentically, India to Canada, healing, trusting yourself, identity and belonging     Summary   In this powerful and heartfelt episode, I sit down with Reet German to explore her transformative journey of...

Keywords   authentic living, parallel careers, family dynamics, dance, law, personal growth, community support, unconventional paths, self-discovery, acceptance, unexpected opportunities, multi-hyphenate life, multiple passions, creative career paths, redefining family, overcoming fear, practice and preparation, self-discipline, staying curious, openness to possibilities, lifelong learning, happin...

Keywords  creativity, uncertainty, intuition, career transition, creative career paths, overcoming fear, trusting the process, life transformation, making a career change, full-time creative career, diversifying career paths, creative entrepreneurship, leap of faith in life and work, transitioning from a stable career to a creative one, using intuition and trust to navigate life decisions, persona...

Keywords  artistic expression, cultural identity, personal growth, women's empowerment, dance, creativity, immigrant experience, self-discovery, resilience, life reinvention after 40, unlocking your true power, overcoming self-doubt and fear, finding your true potential, becoming your own champion, nurturing your desires, art and activism, starting over in a new city, growth through struggle, fert...

Introducing Living, with Dr. Monica Shah ! A podcast exploring the many different ways we can lead meaningful, fulfilling lives—especially when we’re walking a path that doesn’t look like everyone else’s. What if the traditional timeline—the job, the marriage, the house, the kids—just isn’t your path? Or maybe life didn’t unfold that way, and now you’re asking, What do I do with my life? If you’re...