Episode 36: Embracing Purpose, Passion & Resilience: Grishma Shah on Values-Driven Storytelling
In this soul-grounding and purposeful episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast, host Melissa Crook reconnects with author, educator, and global citizen Grishma Shah, whose work has been featured across the Embracing Layers Network. From her award-winning book Anagram Destiny to her global perspective on empathy and healing, Grishma invites us into a deeper conversation about what it means to live—and write—from a place of values, integrity, and truth.
Together, they explore the layers of burnout, impact, creativity, and the clarity that comes when we root ourselves in our why.
In this episode, we explore:
Why storytelling is a bridge to empathy and connection
What burnout taught her about rest, pacing, and purpose
Fiction as a healing tool for collective understanding
Why creating impact matters more than chasing recognition
Whether you’re an aspiring author, creative, or simply someone seeking to lead with intention, Grishma’s journey is a masterclass in choosing your path on purpose—and honoring it, even when no one’s watching.
You’ll walk away with tools to:
Anchor decisions in your core values
Reconnect with your deeper “why”
Build resilience without abandoning yourself
Embrace storytelling as a path to healing
Prioritize meaning over metrics.
Ways to Engage: The next time you’re faced with a hard decision, pause and return to your why. What do you value most in this moment? What choice reflects the person you're becoming? Let your values lead—and trust that the impact will follow.
Timestamps:
Prioritizing Self Care - ( 2:27 )
Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 13:47 )
Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 27:22 )
Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 40:28 )
Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 48:44 )
Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 59:50 )
Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 1:07:52 )
Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 1:12:57 )
5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 1:19:37 )
5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 1:21:21 )
Want to be a guest on The F.E.E.L. Podcast - Finding Empowerment Embracing Layers? Send Melissa Crook a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/feel2021 or complete our contact form here: https://www.embracinglayers.com/contact
Original FEEL Podcast Theme Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis
Keywords: Grishma Shah author, Anagram Destiny book, values-driven living, purpose-driven storytelling, embracing your why, emotional resilience, burnout recovery, women in fiction, cultural empathy, healing through writing, self-awareness practices, global perspective, independent female authors, impact-driven publishing, authenticity in storytelling
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