At some point, the work, the identity or the path we’ve invested everything into stops feeling true. That’s the moment we whisper, “this isn’t it.”

For Dr. Olivier, that moment came after a lifetime in science, from a microscope at eight years old to a PhD in molecular genetics until the lab no longer gave him meaning. In this conversation, we explore what happens when you leave convenience behind to follow curiosity into the unknown.

We go deep. We talk about the bridge between science and spirituality, the gaps that shape our deepest values and how documenting your life becomes the ultimate act of self-leadership. This isn’t just a story of leaving a career; it’s about the courage to be honest with yourself, to own every side of who you are, and to choose the life that finally feels like it.

00:00 Introduction and Warm Welcome 01:04 Diving into Molecular Genetics 01:24 The Impact of Environment on Genetics 04:23 Journey from Science to Spirituality 07:27 The Intersection of Science and Spirituality 20:40 Transition to Coaching and Personal Development 29:20 Exploring Mindset and Personal Growth 42:31 The Value of Adversity and Voids 45:56 Creating Change: Assessing True Desires 46:52 Understanding Injected Values 48:25 Linking Activities to Values 52:41 Overcoming Emotional Blocks 56:11 Developing Clear Strategies 56:53 Embracing Flexibility in Planning 58:34 Introduction to Human Design 01:02:21 Exploring Human Design Layers 01:05:43 The Value of Human Design 01:18:28 Integrating Multiple Modalities 01:21:17 The Beauty of Diversity and Unity 01:29:28 Book Recommendations and Final Thoughts

At ten years old, Shil Shanghavi was punched in the face because he couldn’t say his own name. That moment could have silenced him forever but instead, it sparked a lifelong journey in finding his voice.

In this moving conversation with Shil, he reveals how stuttering shaped his resilience, why “good” is forgettable, and the brutal lessons he learned from humiliation, rejection, and failure on stage. We unpack the micro-stories that build connection, the courage to call out uncomfortable truths, and the reinvention that turns pain into purpose.

If you’ve ever believed your story isn’t worth telling or felt life hitting harder than you can take... this episode will show you what it means to turn punches into purpose.

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In this episode of This Isn’t It, I sit down with strength coach and podcast host Amy Bowe to talk about why women stay stuck despite doing “all the right things.”

Amy shares why effort isn’t the issue — “women are strong, they’re capable, they’ve built amazing careers and families… but their physiology isn’t strong enough to hold the vision.”

We dive into what she calls an elegant strategy — “simple, efficient and effective” — built on four essentials: energy, systems, time, and a table of support.

If you’ve ever thought, “I’m doing the things, but it’s still not working,” this conversation will give you a new lens (and a new strategy) for building the body and life you actually want.

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