The Fully Lived Life
Welcome to the Fully Lived Life, a podcast for those who are longing to pursue the full life and want to break free from anything that holds them back. Listen in as two friends – a psychologist, Dr. Merry, and a life coach, Gillian - talk about life, love and purpose – with wisdom, humour, and transparency – through the lens of faith, science, psychology, and life experiences.
Recent Episodes
140 - Top Takeaways from Season 4 (Part 1 of 2)
June 2, 2023
Welcome to the fourth season of The Fully Lived Life podcast! A podcast for those who are longing to pursue the full life and want to break free from anything that holds them back. Listen in as two friends - a psychologist, …
139 - Thriving and Surviving in a Delusional World
May 26, 2023
Welcome to the fourth season of The Fully Lived Life podcast! A podcast for those who are longing to pursue the full life and want to break free from anything that holds them back. Listen in as two friends - a psychologist, …
138 - To Doubt or Not to Doubt?
May 19, 2023
Welcome to the fourth season of The Fully Lived Life podcast! A podcast for those who are longing to pursue the full life and want to break free from anything that holds them back. Listen in as two friends - a psychologist, …
137 - Rewind-Rethink-Redo
May 12, 2023
Welcome to the fourth season of The Fully Lived Life podcast! A podcast for those who are longing to pursue the full life and want to break free from anything that holds them back. Listen in as two friends - a psychologist, …
136 - The Secret Sauce of Effective Leadership
May 5, 2023
Welcome to the fourth season of The Fully Lived Life podcast! A podcast for those who are longing to pursue the full life and want to break free from anything that holds them back. Listen in as two friends - a psychologist, …
135 - From Self-Sabotage to Self-Mastery
April 28, 2023
Welcome to the fourth season of The Fully Lived Life podcast! A podcast for those who are longing to pursue the full life and want to break free from anything that holds them back. Listen in as two friends - a psychologist, …
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About the Hosts
Gillian McShane-Shields
Gillian is a Certified Professional Coach and has over 30 years of experience in Corporate and Not for Profit organizations building staff and volunteer teams. Gillian’s desire for wellness in the workplace developed out of her education at University of Toronto where she found her training in Physical Health and Education was most beneficial in the workplace. Gillian is a Certified Workplace Psychological Health and Safety Advisor and uses her skills as a strategic thinker to help workplaces move forward in corporate wellness. Gillian thrives in front of groups and also one on one with clients. She brings humour, energy and vulnerability to facilitation in order to stir up a desire for action toward wellness. She operates out of her motto to “Equip, Encourage and Empower” her clients to reach their goals and potential. Gillian makes sure she stays balanced by getting out into the outdoors whether it’s motorcycling, hiking or kayaking. She has been married for over 30 years and has 2 - 20 somethings.
Dr. Merry Lin
Dr. Merry C. Lin is a psychologist, author, and podcaster with almost 30 years of experience. She is the Executive Director of Dr. Lin & Associates where she leads a team of leadership and life coaches and HR Management consultants. Dr. Lin is also a leadership coach working with personal, leadership, and team development. Additionally, she consults with corporations and not-for-profit organizations, providing expertise in a wide variety of areas, including mental health, stress management, trauma, resilience, leadership and team development. She has an extensive background in assessment, working with individuals and organizations for selection, career assessments, developmental and leadership coaching purposes, and the selection of leaders and executives.