We Forget We're Not the Only One Affected

What this episode covers

What does a medical doctor, actor, educator, and CEO have in common? In our world, they're the same woman. And in this first episode of I Stand Connected, you're about to meet her.Renee Lim and Andy Griffin kick off this podcast with a deeply honest conversation about what it means to be someone who has lived through complexity - and chosen to help others navigate it. From palliative care wards to TV sets to university lecture halls, Renee shares how a lifetime of showing up in other people's hardest moments has shaped the way she sees human connection. One insight anchors the whole conversation: when something happens, it never just affects one person. And once you see and understand that, it changes the way you communicate forever.In this episode:Why Renee calls herself an "expert at people", and what she means by thatAn example of how one sentence can mean four completely different things to four different peopleGrowing up as an unaccompanied minor and what that taught Renee about adapting in real timeImposter syndrome, porous boundaries, and what it really takes to keep showing up for othersRenee's honest account of her mental health journey, and the self-care practices that keep her wellWhether you're navigating a hard conversation at work, sitting with someone in grief, or just trying to understand why the same situation lands so differently for different people, this one is for you.New episodes monthly. Subscribe so you don't miss one.💬 Book a conversation with Renee on the eNayble website.

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