You Na Kheir, MD, on Redefining Mental Health & Vulnerability

06/10/2025 55 min

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In this deeply personal and inspiring conversation, we sit down with You Na Kheir, MD, a former psychiatrist turned nonprofit leader and Development Officer at Valeo, to explore what it really means to evolve your path—both professionally and personally.From leaving clinical practice to embracing a mission of global mental health advocacy, You Na opens up about the courage it takes to redefine success, rediscover identity beyond professional titles, and find purpose in service and storytelling.Together, we unpack:🌿 The transition from psychiatry to nonprofit leadership—and what it revealed about identity and calling💬 The power of vulnerability in breaking mental health stigma and building connection🌎 The unseen emotional and cultural challenges faced by global workers and their families🙏 The nuanced intersection of faith, healing, and mental health👩‍👧‍👦 Lessons in leadership, surrender, and resilience from motherhood and partnershipThis conversation is an invitation to pause, reflect, and remember that your worth isn’t defined by your title, productivity, or pace—but by your willingness to grow, heal, and live authentically.🎧 Tune in to Evolve Your Path and join us for this meaningful dialogue on rediscovery, purpose, and the evolving journey toward wholeness.