Episode 14 – Medicine, Mountains & Meaning with Dr. Shehla Sheikh, Nephrologist & Mountaineer

In this episode of Black Belts and Boardrooms, Dr. Shehla Sheikh shares her inspiring journey from a military family in Pakistan to becoming a medical professional and the first Pakistani woman to climb Kanchenjunga. She discusses her motivations for pursuing medicine, her adventurous spirit that led her to mountain climbing, and the rigorous training she undertook to prepare for her climbs. Dr. Sheikh emphasizes the importance of self-discovery, resilience, and the need to step out of one's comfort zone to achieve personal growth. She also reflects on the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated field and the lessons learned from her experiences in both medicine and mountaineering.