🎙️ Episode 7: In this honest and reflective episode, I share the story of hiring my very first business coach back in 2017, when I was just stepping into the online space and trying to build my coaching and therapy business. With little confidence, no clarity, and high expectations, I put all my trust (and responsibility) into someone else’s hands, hoping she could "fix" my confusion and guide me to success.

What followed was disappointment, hard lessons, and years of personal growth. I open up about what I’ve come to realize since then: that guidance is only powerful when we take ownership of our journey.

I leave you with 3 essential questions to ask yourself before seeking support...questions that will shift how you invest in yourself, your healing, and your future!!

In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of my second 10-day Vipassana journey. What is Vipassana really about? What happens when you sit with yourself...with no distractions, no talking, no escaping for ten whole days?

I share the depth of this experience, the teachings of Goenka, the raw emotions that surfaced, and the gentle yet powerful inner revelations I came home with. This isn’t a how-to. It’s a soul-to-soul conversation about impermanence, presence, and the kind of healing that only silence can offer.

If you're curious about meditation, craving inner peace, or simply wanting to reconnect with your essence… this one’s for you.

Love,

Sherina

MMA? On Not Your Regular Psychologist? You read that right. In this episode, I dive deep into my unexpected fascination with Mixed Martial Arts!! How I went from casually watching UFC fights with my husband to uncovering powerful lessons in discipline, mindset, and emotional regulation.

I break down why this seemingly aggressive sport is actually a masterclass in self-control, peak performance, and personal mastery. From breathwork techniques that fighters use to stay calm under pressure, to the power of visualization and self-management, there’s so much we can learn from their resilience...both inside and outside the octagon!

I also share insights from my husband Alex, who practices Jiu-Jitsu, and my childhood friend Vibha, a lifelong martial artist who teaches self-defense to women. We explore how martial arts cultivates respect, integrity, and even a deep connection to spirituality.

If you've ever thought MMA is just about brute force, this episode might just change your perspective. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation on what we can all take from the fighter’s mindset and apply to our own lives!

🎧 Listen now and let me know—what’s one thing that stood out to you? Do you see MMA differently now? IG: @sherina_sham

Hi lovely, welcome to another episode of Not Your Regular Psychologist.

Today, we’re diving into a topic that touches so many of us...expectations. The ones we inherit from family, the ones society throws at us, and even the ones we unknowingly impose on ourselves.

I titled this episode “My family doesn’t agree” because, let’s be real...how many times have you held yourself back from a choice that truly resonated with you because you knew it wouldn’t sit well with your parents, relatives, or community?

✨ You want to quit your job and start your own thing, but your family calls it reckless.
✨ You don’t want marriage or kids, but you keep hearing, “One day, you’ll change your mind.”
✨ You crave a life of travel and freedom, but society tells you it’s time to “settle down.”

So many of us are caught between living the life we want and the life that will make everyone comfortable. And in that tug-of-war, we feel stuck, disconnected, and sometimes even ashamed.

In this episode, we unpack:
* The real reason expectations create so much pressure and self-doubt
* How to question the rules you’ve been taught to follow
* The difference between healthy and limiting expectations
* Why communicating your truth (instead of hiding it) is a game-changer
* How to manage the emotional weight of disappointing others

Spoiler: managing expectations isn’t about cutting ties or proving anyone wrong...it’s about owning your decisions, finding inner peace, and redefining success on your own terms.

So if you’ve ever felt the weight of “What will they think?” - this episode is for you!

🎧 Tune in now and let’s break free from expectations that no longer serve us.

Stop fighting your cycle and start using it to your advantage!!!

What if I told you that your menstrual cycle is your superpower? That it holds the key to your energy, creativity, confidence, and even your success? Yet, for generations, women have been conditioned to ignore, suppress, and even feel ashamed of their cycle...pushing through exhaustion and pretending it doesn’t exist.

But here’s the truth: Your body has been speaking to you all along. And when you start listening, everything changes.

In this episode of Not Your Regular Psychologist, we dive deep into:

- How cycle awareness can transform your well-being, productivity, and self-connection
- The four phases of your cycle and how to align your life with them
- Why you might be feeling burnt out...and how tracking your cycle can help
- Powerful real-life experiences and a story of how cycle awareness changed everything for one of my clients

If you’ve ever felt disconnected, exhausted, or like you’re constantly pushing against yourself—this episode is for you.

Press play to discover how working with your body instead of against it can be the biggest game-changer for your life!! :)

Have you ever looked around at your life and thought, “Wow… I never imagined I’d be here”....for better or for worse?

In this episode of Not Your Regular Psychologist, I dive into the journey of discovering a life I didn’t even know I wanted. From believing I had to follow the traditional path of psychology, to pursuing dance, to traveling the world searching for purpose...every step, every detour, and every moment of doubt led me here.

What if feeling lost is actually part of finding yourself?

We talk about:
- The moments of cognitive dissonance that signaled it was time for a change
- How I redefined success, work, and freedom on my own terms
- The importance of play & exploration when you don’t know what you want

- How to listen to your intuition, even when it makes no logical sense
- Why clarity often comes from taking action, not from waiting for the perfect plan

✨ If you’ve ever felt stuck, unsure, or like you’re meant for something more—but don’t know what that “more” is—this episode is for you!

📩 Let me know your thoughts! DM me on Instagram @sherina_sham and tell me: What’s one thing you’ve realized you actually wanted, even if you didn’t know it before?

🎙️ Episode 1: "Letting go of who you think you should be"

Have you ever felt trapped by the version of yourself that you’ve been conditioned to be? The version that’s shaped by family expectations, societal norms, and years of doing what’s "right" rather than what feels true? In this first episode of Not Your Regular Psychologist, I open up about my own struggles with fear, self-doubt, and the hesitation that kept me from launching this podcast for years.

We dive deep into identity...how it’s formed, why we cling to it, and the fear of judgment that keeps us stuck. From childhood conditioning to the unspoken rules we live by, we explore how our beliefs about who we "should" be can keep us from stepping into our most authentic, fulfilled selves.

✨ In this episode, we explore:
* The silent rules we absorb about who we’re expected to be.
* How holding onto an outdated identity keeps us feeling stuck.
* The real risk: Living a life that doesn’t truly resonate with you.

* Why fear of judgment is often the biggest roadblock to transformation.

* How to start unlearning what no longer serves you and embrace who you truly are.

💡 Reflection Questions:

• Are you holding onto an identity that no longer fits?
• What silent expectations have shaped your sense of self?
• What would happen if you stopped living for external approval and started living for you?

This is your invitation to let go, step in, and evolve. Because the only way to find alignment is to release who you think you should be and give yourself permission to change.

🎧 Listen now and join me on this journey of self-discovery, healing, and transformation. If this episode resonated with you, share it on Instagram and tag me @sherina_sham. I’d love to hear what spoke to you the most!

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You are meant to evolve. Let’s do it together!!