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Episode 26 - Love, Power, & Equality

Santi Tanikella, MD Season 1 Episode 26

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Have you been having some trouble navigating the emotional aftermath of the recent election results? 
Me too. 
We can all easily see the writing on the wall: there are definitely going to be some societal challenges coming up ahead.

I learned about the election results as I watched the sun rise through airport windows. It got me thinking about my culture, my gender, and how I've come to where I am today. In this podcast, I share stories of the women in my family, and some personal experiences about resilience, self-awareness, and breaking free from societal expectations.

This isn’t a political rant—it’s about personal and collective empowerment and how we move forward. It's about choosing love over hate, showing up for ourselves and others, and taking control of our lives. It's about financial independence, challenging gender norms, and confronting some of the unconscious biases we carry. 

If you’ve ever felt stuck or like you’re navigating the same struggles that I do, this episode is for you. Let’s break barriers, build each other up, and create the life we deserve—together.

As promised, here is the link to the article I recently wrote, entitled "The Tale of Two Books (and How I Broke the Binding on my Unwritten Instruction Manual)."

Pause and ask yourself why things are the way they are... and who told you it had to be that way. We don't need to be victims to societal norms. We are allowed to question things when they are unjust or don't make sense. We are allowed to make changes in our lives for the better. Are you ready?

Dr. Tanikella practices General Pediatrics, Integrative Medicine, and is an expert in Mind-Body medicine. She has traveled the world to learn more about the intersection where mind, body, health, personal beliefs, and motivation meet. She is founder and CEO of Integrative Approaches to Mastering Wellness, where she brings the wisdom of mind body medicine and the power of life coaching together to help her clients break through their glass ceilings.

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