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Reclaiming Yourself: Reinvention, Single Motherhood & the Truth Behind the FeedIn this deeply personal and empowering episode, Dr. Nigma Talib sits down with digital fashion icon and businesswoman Chriselle Lim, who opens up about life behind the glamorous Instagram grid.Known as one of the most recognizable Asian-American influencers in the world, Chriselle gets candid about the emotional rollercoaster of reinventing herself in the public eye. She speaks on the transformative journey of becoming a single mother, navigating heartbreak, burnout, and identity loss, while learning to put her own needs first. From launching her lifestyle brand PHLUR to redefining her relationship with success, Chriselle invites us into the moments that rarely make it online.This is a conversation about resilience, softness, ambition, and womanhood in all its evolving layers.Thank you to our sponsorsGenova Diagnostics: https://www.gdx.net/Oxyhealth: https://www.oxyhealth.com/Koala Eco: https://koala.eco/ Episode Timestamps:00:00 – 04:35 — Introduction: How Chriselle met Dr. Nigma & why this conversation matters04:36 – 10:22 — Public breakups and private pain: What Chriselle wishes people knew about her life offline10:23 – 15:50 — Reclaiming your identity after divorce and why self-worth is not a luxury15:51 – 21:00 — Breaking the “strong woman” myth and learning to ask for help21:01 – 27:30 — Starting PHLUR, navigating co-parenting, and creating a new life blueprint27:31 – 32:10 — Healing from burnout, setting boundaries, and finding joy in simplicity32:11 – 37:40 — The power of reinvention and why it's never too late to start over37:41 – 42:00 — Motherhood, legacy, and raising empowered daughters42:01 – 47:20 — Final reflections: Grace, growth, and honoring your evolution💬 Whether yMonahanavigating a major life transition, healing from a breakup, or trying to rediscover yourself—this episode is your permission slip to start again, unapologetically.Follow Chriselle LimInstagram: @chrisellelimFounder & CD: @phlurBoard member: @fashiontrustusAmbassador: @baby2babyFollow Dr. Nigma:Instagram: @drnigmatalibPodcast Instagram: @thehealthydocpodFacebook: nigma.talibWebsite: www.healthydoc.com
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