Voice Notes with Sheila

An ordinary bus ride turned into an unexpected reflection on death, friendship, and what it means to live far away from family.

In this episode, I share a deeply personal moment that reminded me of the comfort of knowing someone would show up, even in death, and how thinking about our mortality can teach us something about living.

In this episode of Voice Notes with Sheila, I found myself reflecting on a simple question that unexpectedly revealed something much deeper:

Who do we call when life suddenly happens?

After a minor car accident, I began thinking about reliability, the people who show up for us, and the quiet realization that maybe we’re not searching for one person to be everything—we’re searching for a village.

This episode is a gentle reflection on community, starting over, accepting people for who they are, and the slow, beautiful work of building relationships that feel like home.

If you’re rebuilding your life, your friendships, or your sense of belonging, I hope this conversation reminds you that you’re not alone.

There are certain times of the year when grief feels closer to the surface.

In this episode, I reflect on Mother’s Day, the 21st anniversary of my mother’s passing, and the ways grief continues to reintroduce itself through different stages of life.

This is a conversation about mothers, memory, womanhood, loneliness, unconditional love, and learning to carry yourself while still carrying the people you miss.

A soft reflection for anyone navigating love and absence at the same time.

Lately, I’ve been thinking about age… and that quiet, in-between space we don’t talk about enough.

The place where you’re no longer considered “young,” but you’re not old either. Where certain opportunities no longer come your way, and yet, you’re still becoming, still figuring things out.

In this episode, I sit with that tension and what it means to keep building a life that still feels like yours.

After a recent speaking engagement, I found myself sitting with everything I said… and everything I didn’t.

In this episode, I reflect on showing up even when I didn’t feel ready, the beauty of doing things afraid, and the quiet realization that we don’t have to say everything all at once.

A gentle reminder that pausing is not about stopping life, but about coming back to yourself in the middle of it.

Recorded on my birthday, in the middle of a hard week, this voice note is a quiet reflection on loss, kindness, and choosing grace when things don’t go as planned.

If you’re listening during a tender moment of your own, I hope this episode meets you softly.

This final episode of the year is a gentle exhale. A moment to look back, to honour the growth, the grief, the soft wins, and the quiet courage it took to keep going.

In this voice note, I reflect on moments that shaped me in 2025 — from speaking up during my residency to choosing myself on a solo trip to Iceland, from receiving unexpected kindness to learning the beauty of slowing down.

It’s not just a recap. It’s a love letter to this journey — and to you, for walking it with me.

Can you be your authentic self while still building a “personal brand”? In this episode, Sheila reflects on the pressure to fit into one box — professional, playful, polished, and how she’s learning that all her versions belong.

From self-doubt to self-acceptance, she reminds us that authenticity isn’t choosing one version, it’s honoring them all.

You don’t have to explain your becoming, you just have to become.

Sometimes people make us feel like our joy should come with a warning label, “Don’t be too happy,” “Don’t make it a big deal.”

In this episode, Sheila reflects on why we often downplay our wins and reminds us that every milestone, big or small, deserves its moment. Whether you’re moving through a new season, finishing something hard, or simply feeling proud of yourself, it all counts.

You don’t need permission to celebrate.

Let people celebrate, and let yourself do the same.

How do you really know when it’s time to move on from a job, a friendship, a relationship, or even a season of your life?

In this episode, Sheila gets honest (and a little playful) about learning when to hold on and when to walk away. From career advice that made her pause to the realities of dating after getting too comfortable being single, she shares the messy, funny, and freeing side of letting go.

It’s about growth, grace, and showing up as your most authentic self, because sometimes leaving isn’t quitting; it’s choosing peace.