What to Do When Everything Falls Apart—How to Move Forward & Rebuild | Dr. Maya Shankar (Fan Fav)

Fan Favorite: This episode originally aired on: June 22, 2022. What up, homies! It's your girl Lisa Bilyeu, and welcome back to the Women of Impact podcast, where we dive deep and come out stronger. Today, I'm thrilled to bring you an episode with the incredible Dr. Maya Shankar!Have you ever felt like your whole identity is wrapped up in a label, a job, or a way you define yourself? You're not alone. Dr. Maya Shankar, renowned behavioral and cognitive scientist, joins us to unpack the layers of identity and change, and why those little silver linings can sometimes be life’s greatest gifts. Confused about facing change or grieving parts of your life? Dr. Maya is here to drop some wisdom on how we can navigate these waters.So, grab that notebook and pen, because Dr. Maya Shankar is about to teach us how to navigate change, reevaluate our identities, and find strength in unexpected places. It’s all about growth, transformation, and redefining who we want to be.SHOWNOTES 00:00 Violinist's Journey with Itzhak Perlman04:10 Pursuing Change and Identity Transformation07:49 Passion for Connection Through Music12:11 Evolving Preferences and Unexpected Change14:58 Scott's Journey: Health to Cancer19:43 Grieving Independence Loss23:20 Redefining Motherhood and Roles23:58 Redefining Nurture Without Motherhood30:27 "Finding Joy Amid Challenges"34:00 Practicing Gratitude Through Pain35:39 Embracing Positivity Amid Change39:44 Questioning "Things Happen for a Reason"44:33 Compassion Found Through Captivity45:39 Navigating Change Journeys TogetherFOLLOW DR. MAYA SHANKAR: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmayashankar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SlightChangePod Guys, make sure you check out Dr. Maya’s podcast "A Slight Change of Plans," available anywhere you get your podcasts, and follow her insightful journey as she offers a powerful lens on navigating change. Keep diving deep and being the hero of your own life, and until next time, peace out!**********************************************************************LISTEN TO WOMEN OF IMPACT AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/womenofimpact**********************************************************************FOLLOW LISA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabilyeuYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpactTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.