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 Perlman 04:10 Pursuing Change and Identity Transformation 07:49 Passion for Connection Through Music 12:11 Evolving Preferences and Unexpected Change 14:58 Scott's Journey: Health to Cancer 19:43 Grieving Independence Loss 23:20 Redefining Motherhood and Roles 23:58 Redefining Nurture Without Motherhood 30:27 "Finding Joy Amid Challenges" 34:00 Practicing Gratitude Through Pain 35:39 Embracing Positivity Amid Change 39:44 Questioning "Things Happen for a Reason" 44:33 Compassion Found Through Captivity 45:39 Navigating Change Journeys Together FOLLOW 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/lisabilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpact Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices