The HERitage Show with Ling Shi

In this episode of The HERitage Show, Tania Zeng shares her remarkable journey as a mother, entrepreneur, and professional table tennis player who made history by representing Chile in the 2024 Paris Olympics at age 58. Tania is also one of the BBC's 100 most influential and inspiring women of 2024.

Tania discusses her life mission, the importance of exercise, and the challenges of balancing motherhood with her career. She reflects on her cultural integration in Chile, the rigorous training she underwent as a child, and her transition from coaching to business. Tania's inspiring story emphasizes that it's never too late to pursue your dreams and overcome age barriers in sports.

*This episode was recorded in Mandarin Chinese with English subtitles.

Takeaways:

• Tanya's life mission is to be a great mother.
• She emphasizes the importance of exercise for mental and physical health.
• Cultural integration can be challenging but rewarding.
• Balancing motherhood and career requires different approaches.
• Training from a young age instilled resilience in Tanya.
• Transitioning from athlete to coach opened new opportunities.
• Returning to table tennis during the pandemic reignited her passion.
• Age should not be seen as a limitation in sports.
• Tanya's experiences in Chile highlighted cultural differences.
• Her journey to the Olympics serves as an inspiration for others.

Chapters

• 00:00 The Life Mission of a Mother
• 06:29 Balancing Family and Career
• 09:30 The Journey of Learning Table Tennis
• 24:40 Transitioning from Sports to Business
• 30:33 Returning to the Ping-Pong World
• 38:50 Overcoming Age and Gender Barriers in Sports
• 41:32 Mindset and Cultural Integration in Sports

If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, and leave a review and share with someone who might need a bit of inspiration today!

I'm your host Ling, also a Burnout & Resilience coach, helping high-achieving women reclaim energy, restore well-being, and build resilience through ImageWork, mindfulness, & compassion-based methods.

Follow me on Linkedin, Youtube and Instagram for more stress management and holistic wellbeing strategies.

Connect with host: Ling

• ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠

Connect with guest: Tania Zeng

• Instagram: @taniazengchile

In this episode of The Heritage Show, I engage in a profound conversation with world-class freediving athlete- Jessea Lu. We explore the transformative power of freediving, discussing its connection to self-expression, mental barriers, and personal growth.

Jessea shares her near-death experience during a world record attempt, highlighting the lessons learned from that pivotal moment. The conversation delves into the mind-body connection, the importance of maintaining well-being as an athlete, and the future of the freediving community. Jessea emphasizes the joy of teaching and sharing knowledge, as well as the journey of self-discovery that comes with freediving.

Takeaways:

• Freediving is not just a sport; it's a form of self-expression.
• Mental barriers can be overcome through practice and self-awareness.
• Experiencing a near-death situation can lead to profound personal growth.
• The mind-body connection is crucial in freediving and overall well-being.
• Teaching others reveals their potential and enhances the teacher's understanding.
• Building a supportive community is essential for the growth of freediving.
• Freediving allows for a unique connection with nature and oneself.
• Every experience in freediving contributes to self-discovery.
• Maintaining physical and mental health is vital for athletes.
• Freediving can be a mirror reflecting one's inner challenges and strengths.

Chapters:

• 00:00 Introduction
• 08:20 The Roller Coaster of Freediving Achievements
• 13:35 Overcoming Mental Limitations in Freediving
• 24:13 The Importance of Joy and Positive Thinking
• 25:09 The Artistic Connection of Freediving
• 33:41 Near-Death Experience and Its Impact
• 46:18 Facing Fears and Overcoming Failure
• 56:16 The Allure of Freediving
• 01:01:56 Mind Over Matter: The Mental Aspects of Diving
• 01:07:46 Life Lessons from the Depths
• 01:14:01 Balancing Life and Competition
• 01:19:52 The Future of Freediving
• 01:25:44 Teaching and Sharing Knowledge
• 01:31:27 Exploring New Horizons

If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, and leave a review and share with someone who might need a bit of inspiration today!

I'm your host Ling, also freediving athlete and a Burnout & Resilience coach, helping high-achieving women reclaim energy, restore well-being, and build resilience through ImageWork, mindfulness, & compassion-based methods.

Follow me on Linkedin, Youtube and Instagram for more stress management and holistic wellbeing strategies.

Connect with host: Ling

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Connect with guest: Jessea Lu

• Instagram: @jesseadiving

Her movie '7 beats per minute' is on tour, and I've watched it myself, it's incredibly touching. Check it out:

• https://de.oceanfilmtour.com/de/program/volume-11/7-beats-per-minute

In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Dina Glouberman and I delve into the transformative power of self-love, mindfulness, and community in overcoming burnout and living authentically. We explore how burnout can serve as a catalyst for personal growth, the importance of trusting oneself, and the role of gratitude in fostering resilience. Through personal anecdotes and practical insights, they emphasize the significance of slowing down, embracing one's true self, and finding support in a soul community.

Key takeaways:

• Burnout can serve as a wake-up call for growth.
• Self-love and self-compassion are essential for healing.
• Mindfulness helps navigate life changes effectively.
• Community support is crucial for personal transformation.
• Trusting oneself leads to a more fulfilling life.
• Gratitude enhances resilience during tough times.
• Living authentically requires letting go of societal expectations.
• Slowing down allows for deeper self-discovery.
• Finding joy in the journey is vital for well-being.
• You are not alone in your struggles; seek support.

• The Transformative Power of Self-Love
• Navigating Burnout with Mindfulness

Chapters

00:00 The Symptoms and Signs of Burnout

01:40 Differentiating Burnout from Depression

04:13 Radical Healing: A New Approach to Recovery

25:07 Embracing Self-Worth and Acceptance

26:19 Recognizing and Preventing Burnout

28:05 The Importance of Listening to Our Inner Self

29:14 The Journey of Recovery and Healing

31:07 The Journey of Healing and Self-Compassion

If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, and leave a review!

Follow me on Linkedin, Youtube and Instagram for more stress management and holistic wellbeing strategies.

Connect with host: Ling

• ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠

Connect with guest: Dr. Dina Glouberman

• ⁠LinkedIn⁠
• ⁠Website⁠
• ⁠Skyros Holiday⁠

Her books:

• ⁠The Joy of Burnout⁠
• Life Choices, Life Changes
• You Are What You Imagine
• Into the Woods and Out Again
• ImageWork

#BurnoutRecovery #TheJoyOfBurnout #RadicalHealing #MentalHealth #SelfLove #EmotionalWellbeing #ImageWork #Transformation #BurnoutCoach #HealingJourney #MindsetShift #YouAreEnough #LifeTransitions #InnerWisdom #selfcompassion #community #creativity #burnoutprevention #burnoutrecovery #Imagery #Visualization #resiliencecoach

Burnout isn’t just exhaustion—it’s a signal for transformation. In this episode, I sits down with Dina Glouberman, psychotherapist and pioneer of ImageWork, to explore how burnout can be a catalyst for radical healing and self-discovery. They dive into the key insights from Dina’s book, The Joy of Burnout, discussing the difference between burnout and depression, the role of self-love in recovery, and how listening to yourself can guide you toward a more fulfilling life.

A highlight of this conversation: Dina guides Ling through a live ImageWork session, demonstrating how this powerful technique can bring clarity and shift deep-seated beliefs in just minutes.

Key Takeaways:
✨ Burnout isn’t failure—it’s a call for transformation.
✨ Understanding the difference between burnout and depression is key to healing.
✨ Self-love and inner listening are essential for preventing burnout.
✨ ImageWork can help uncover and rewrite limiting beliefs.
✨ You are never truly stuck—there are always possibilities.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Burnout Recovery
04:07 Understanding the Joy of Burnout
06:58 The Symptoms and Signs of Burnout
09:30 Differentiating Burnout from Depression
12:16 Radical Healing: A New Approach to Recovery
33:11 Embracing Self-Worth and Acceptance
34:26 Recognizing and Preventing Burnout
36:14 The Importance of Listening to Our Inner Self
37:40 The Journey of Recovery and Healing
39:52 Understanding ImageWork in Recovery
47:38 Exploring Future Possibilities Through Visualization
57:37 Nurturing the Inner Self
01:02:09 Reflections on Past and Future
01:08:46 The Importance of Self-Love

If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, and leave a review!

Follow me on Linkedin, Youtube and Instagram for more stress management and holistic wellbeing strategies.

Connect with host: Ling

• ⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠

Connect with guest: Dr. Dina Glouberman

• LinkedIn
• Website
• Skyros Holiday

Her book:

The Joy of Burnout

#BurnoutRecovery #TheJoyOfBurnout #RadicalHealing #MentalHealth #SelfLove #EmotionalWellbeing #ImageWork #Transformation #BurnoutCoach #HealingJourney #MindsetShift #YouAreEnough #LifeTransitions #InnerWisdom

In this episode of The HERitage Show, I talked to Chia Pei Qi, the co-founder of Delugs, a brand that is revolutionizing luxury watch accessories.

Pei shares how her passion for watches turned into a thriving business and the lessons she learned along the way. She discusses the challenges of being a female entrepreneur in a male-dominated industry, the importance of work-life balance, and the role of customer feedback in shaping Delugs' innovations.

Pei also reflects on her experiences living abroad, how they influenced her confidence and mindset, and the significance of embracing individuality. This conversation is an inspiring deep dive into entrepreneurship, personal growth, and the evolving landscape of luxury watch accessories.

Key Takeaways:

• Chia Pei Qi is the co-founder of Delugs, a luxury watch accessories brand.
• Delugs aims to make strap changing a lifestyle, not just a necessity.
• Passion is a crucial driving force in entrepreneurship.
• Balancing work and family is a continuous journey.
• Clear role definitions are essential when co-founding a business with a partner.
• Customer feedback is key to continuous innovation.
• Women bring unique perspectives to traditionally male-dominated industries.
• Living abroad can shape one’s mindset, confidence, and identity.
• Embracing individuality is a strength in business.
• Taking small, consistent steps leads to significant progress over time.

Episode Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction to Pei and Delugs
06:23 – Navigating Passion and Work
11:18 – Finding Your Unique Selling Proposition
16:31 – Work-Life Harmony as a Woman Entrepreneur
22:03 – Maintaining Individual Identity
27:28 – Cultural Influences on Self-Expression
35:59 – The Concept of Home and Connection
43:50 – Innovation in the Luxury Watch Industry
52:37 – The Impact of Recognition and Fame
56:59 – Final Insights and Wisdom

If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, and leave a review!

Follow me on Linkedin, Youtube and Instagram for more stress management and holistic wellbeing strategies.

Connect with host: Ling

• ⁠LinkedIn⁠
• ⁠Instagram⁠
• ⁠Youtube⁠
• ⁠Website⁠

• ⁠Book a free coaching call with me⁠
• Email: [email protected]

Connect with our guest Pei Qi:

Instagram:

@delugs

@peibacktime

Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/peiqichia/

#TheHERitageShow #Delugs #WomenInBusiness #Entrepreneurship #LuxuryWatchesStrip #watch accessories #WomenInLeadership #WomenEntrepreneur #WomenEmpowerment #AsianWomen #Forbes30Under30

In this heartfelt episode of The HERitage Show, Ling Shi sits down with Zandile Ndhlovu, a passionate ocean conservationist and South Africa’s first Black female freediving instructor. She's also the honoree of BBC 100 women of 2023.

Zandile shares her deeply personal journey of connecting with the ocean, a space she didn’t always see herself reflected in. They talk about the importance of representation — why it matters to see people like yourself in unexpected places — and how storytelling through film and books can inspire lasting change.

The conversation is full of wisdom, from embracing play and creativity to finding strength in vulnerability. Zandile also opens up about the challenges of navigating traditionally male-dominated spaces and how community has been key to her growth. They explore how facing fears can lead to freedom and why taking care of ourselves is just as important as protecting the planet.

It’s a powerful reminder that we’re all connected — to each other and to the ocean — and that even small actions can make waves of impact.

Watch part 1 of this two part series via=>

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3YoJlGJbCprK41PjCiMj67?si=s1wntNvXTbm48s9w__qY3g

Apple podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/redefining-ocean-representation-zandile-ndhlovu-on/id1760310127?i=1000680961723

Youtube:

https://youtu.be/9LoBhLI6OYk

I'm your host, Ling and I'm a burnout & resilience coach. If you feel exhausted and lost in life, reach out to me and let's work together to restore your life force, joy and fulfillments!

Connect with host: Ling

LinkedIn⁠

⁠Instagram⁠⁠

Youtube⁠⁠

Website⁠⁠

Book a free coaching call with me

Email: [email protected]

Connect with Zandile Ndhlovu:

Social media:

@Zandithemermaid (IG, TT, X)

@theblackmermaidfoundation

Her Website

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPf1XzRtGOk&t=2s

Her book 'Zandi's Song':

https://www.amazon.com/Zandis-Song-Zandile-Ndhlovu/dp/1662520107

Subscribe to The HERitage Show to hear more empowering stories from women breaking barriers and living with purpose. Leave a comment and let me know who do you like to see the next!

#DiversityInScience #OceanConservation #Empowerment #Freediving #WomenInScience #SelfCare #PersonalGrowth #OvercomingFear #Representation #Mindfulness #creativity #community #protecttheocean

In this episode of The HERitage Show, Zandile Ndhlovu shares her inspiring journey to diversify ocean spaces and amplify representation in ocean conservation.

As South Africa's first Black female freediving instructor, Zandile discusses breaking barriers in a male-dominated field, navigating challenges with courage, and finding her purpose through self-care and mindfulness.

She also highlights the transformative lessons of freediving, including the art of release, staying present, and the power of breath in managing stress and embracing growth.

Chapters

Stay tuned for part two of this conversation releasing in Jan. 2025, where Zandile delves deeper into her work in ocean conservation, the importance of play, creativity and community in personal growth and connection with the ocean.

Subscribe to The HERitage Show to hear more empowering stories from women breaking barriers and living with purpose. Leave a comment and let me know who do you like to see the next!

I'm your host, Ling and I'm a burnout & resilience coach. If you feel exhausted and lost in life, reach out to me and let's work together to restore your life force, joy and fulfillments!

Connect with host: Ling

Connect with Zandile Ndhlovu:

#DiversityInScience #OceanConservation #Empowerment #Freediving #WomenInScience #SelfCare #PersonalGrowth #OvercomingFear #Representation #Mindfulness

In this episode, I’m thrilled to welcome the extraordinary Lei Wang, the first Asian woman to achieve the Explorers Grand Slam, reaching the North and South Poles and scaling the tallest peak on each continent. Lei shares her incredible journey, from a tech career to conquering some of the most demanding adventures on Earth. She speaks on her mission and the impact she hopes to make by pushing past limits and breaking cultural expectations.

Together, we explore Lei’s approach to setting monumental goals, navigating challenges unique to Asian women, and finding balance between ambition and personal well-being. She dives deep into themes of purpose, fear, mortality, and how she continues to embrace aging with courage and vitality. Lei’s story reminds us of the power of resilience and the importance of pursuing our own unique path.

Key Takeaways:

Chapters

00:00 Intro

01:10 Her mission on empowering Leadership and Community Impact

01:59 From Tech to Mountaineering: A Life Transformation

03:50 Courage to Pivot: Breaking Societal Expectations

08:00 Finding Passion: The Journey of Exploration

11:42 Purpose and Passion: Connecting the Dots

15:35 Overcoming Career Ceilings: Mindset Shifts

20:15 Goal Setting for Extraordinary Achievements

24:50 Making Tough Decisions: Balancing Goals and Wellbeing

27:38 Perspective on Mortality: Living Life Fully

31:27 Aging Gracefully: Maintaining Vitality

33:56 Preventing Burnout: Understanding Values and Purpose

36:31 Future Aspirations: Empowering Others

Guest Contact Information:

Lei Wang

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leiwang/

Website: https://mightymousespeaker.com/

Host Contact Information:

Ling

Instagram: www.instagram.com/lingwellness

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ling-shi

Website: www.lingcoaching.com

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@LingWellness

I'm Ling, your host and a wellness & resilience coach helping busy professionals transform stress, build resilience, and find fulfillment in work and life. If you’re feeling burned out or looking to create positive change, let’s connect—schedule a free discovery call:

https://calendly.com/lingwellnesscoaching/30min

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to "The Heritage Show," share with friends, and leave a comment!

In this episode, Amie shares her mission and impact. She opens up about her multicultural upbringing and how it shaped her identity. Amie reflects on her move to Berlin, sharing memorable moments and personal challenges, including loss and difficult relationships.

Amie guides us through her healing journey, emphasizing the importance of finding what works for each individual. She also reflects on the blessings that come from hitting rock bottom. The conversation covers personal healing, self-love, interracial relationships, the decision to not have children, building community, and embracing individuality.

Key Takeaways:

Chapters:

00:00 - Supporting Child-Free Women to Attain Freedom

Guest Contact Information:

Amie

Host Contact Information:

Ling

I'm Ling, your host and a wellness & resilience coach supporting busy professionals in transforming stress, building resilience, and finding joy at work and in life. Feeling on the verge of burnout or lost? Let’s connect—schedule a free discovery call:

https://calendly.com/lingwellnesscoaching/30min

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to "The Heritage Show," share with friends, and leave a comment!

In this episode, we have a special guest: Shreeya Giri, founder of Happy Minds, discusses her journey in promoting mental health and psychological safety globally. Inspired by her personal experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, she emphasizes the importance of breaking the stigma and raising awareness for mental health care in Nepal. 
Since April 2021, Shreeya and her team have reached over 57,000 Nepali individuals across 7 provinces and 27 nations, offering campaigns on mental health and workplace well-being. Their impactful work has earned numerous awards, and Shreeya has been recognized by Forbes as one of the 30 Under 30 from Asia.

Shreeya shares insights into the unique challenges she faces as a female leader, underscoring the necessity of vulnerability and support, the importance of self-care, how to break generational trauma, and much more. 

Looking ahead, she envisions collaborating with healthcare professionals and expanding Happy Minds' reach internationally.
Connect with Shreeya Giri:

Connect with Ling:

Don’t forget to follow and subscribe to our podcast for more insightful episodes and updates. Your support means the world to us!