Your Well Life by Misha Vayner
Raw storytelling. Real healing. Radical self-acceptance.
Welcome to Your Well Life, where we peel back the layers of surface-level fixes and dive deep into the heart of real healing, alignment, and living fully alive.
I’m Misha Vayner—a mom of three, trauma-informed health and life coach, and truth-teller on a lifelong healing journey. Here, we get real about what it means to reclaim your most authentic self, break generational patterns, and find flow in the messiness of motherhood.
Each episode, I share raw, unpolished stories from my own path and the courageous journeys of others. We talk about trauma healing, nervous system nourishment, holistic well-being, and navigating the beautiful chaos of motherhood with grace and grit.
Because I believe that sacred storytelling is medicine. When we speak our truth, we heal. When we witness others, we remember we’re not alone. And when we stop performing and start being, our lives transform.
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Your Well Life by Misha Vayner
#7: From Cultural Conditioning to Commanding Presence: Shanelle Kaul on Finding & Owning Your Voice
What does it mean to truly find your voice while balancing cultural expectations, career ambitions, and self-worth? In this insightful conversation, Misha sits down with Shanelle, a South Asian journalist, to explore the intersection of identity, success, and overcoming self-criticism as a second-generation immigrant.
Together, they dive into:
✨ How cultural identity shapes self-worth and professional ambition
✨ The struggles and strengths of growing up in an immigrant household
✨ Navigating self-doubt, inner criticism, and the power of curiosity in career growth
✨ The role of storytelling and representation in media
✨ Setting boundaries, prioritizing self-care, and finding balance in a demanding career
If you’ve ever wrestled with imposter syndrome, cultural expectations, or the weight of self-criticism, this episode offers valuable insights and strategies for reclaiming your voice and stepping into your power.
🔗 Tune in now and discover how to navigate identity and success with confidence.
Today, you’ll learn all about:
00:00 Introduction 01:26 Reflecting on First Impressions 01:54 Journey of Self-Expression and Voice 02:54 Cultural Identity and Parenting 06:15 Immigrant Resilience and Self-Criticism 10:15 Career Path and Parental Expectations 14:50 Breaking Barriers in Journalism 22:44 Balancing Cultural Heritage and Modern Life 28:41 Finding Community and Overcoming Challenges 31:53 Navigating Cultural Identity 34:23 Embracing Curiosity Over Confidence 38:47 The Influence of Family 41:34 Striving for Perfection 46:43 Balancing Work and Well-being 52:30 Building Community and Connection 57:05 Reflecting on Personal Growth
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