The Quiet Warrior Podcast with Serena Low

What happens when life asks you to let go of an old identity and become someone entirely new?

In Episode 135 of The Quiet Warrior Podcast, Serena sits down with Soreya James to explore healing, identity, introversion, trauma, nervous system safety, and the quiet courage it takes to come home to yourself.

Soreya shares the powerful story behind changing her name after surviving childhood trauma, and how reclaiming her identity became ...

What does it mean to live, love, and lead congruently—especially as an introvert in a noisy world?

In this deeply reflective conversation, Serena Low and transformational coach and bestselling author Christian de la Huerta explore the quiet, courageous work of authenticity, conscious relationships, and inner freedom.

Together, they unpack what it means to be a modern-day hero—not through grand gestures, but through the everyday choic...

What if the reason you’re struggling with your health isn’t discipline… but identity?

In this episode of The Quiet Warrior Podcast, I’m joined by Greg Fearon, creator of the Million Dollar Body Method, to explore a calmer, more sustainable approach to health — one that doesn’t rely on willpower, extreme diets, or doing more.

Together, we unpack why so many high-achieving professionals — especially introverted women — feel stuck in cy...

In this episode, Serena sits down with Sabine Hutchison — CEO and co-founder of Seuss Plus, author of Beyond the Ladder, host of Cut the Chat Life Science Insider podcast and Be the Ripple podcast, and founder of the Ripple Network.

Known as the ‘Queen of Reinvention’, Sabine shares how she has reshaped her life and career again and again — from chemistry graduate and hazardous waste specialist, to world-touring team member for Davi...

In this playful conversation, Serena speaks with photographer, podcaster, mentor, and author James Walters, creator of A Joyful Rebellion and Meditations of the Mundane.

James shares how creativity became his language for connection, how journaling sparked a life pivot at midlife, and why following the “script” others hand us often leads to quietly unfulfilled lives.

Introversion as a “world within a world”

James describes introversio...

Serena is joined by Diane McDowell, a therapist-turned-coach and leading expert in emotional safety. Diane is the creator of the Brain to Heart Code, a neuroscience-backed method designed to interrupt what she calls the brain hijack—the unconscious survival response that turns moments of connection into self-protection.

Together, Serena and Diane explore why highly sensitive and emotionally intelligent people often over-ac...

[TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains references to suicide.]

What happens when responsibility is placed on your shoulders before you even have language for choice?

In this honest and illuminating conversation, Serena Low is joined by Adaku Mbagwu, founder of Healed Hero and widely known as The First Daughter Coach. They explore the emotional, cultural, and psychological imprint carried by firstborn daughters — particularly those w...

In this thoughtful and deeply aligned conversation, Serena sits down with Patrick Kamba—executive leader, global people manager, and author of Quiet Ambition.

Together, they explore what ambition looks like when it’s driven from the inside rather than performed for external validation. Patrick shares how introverts and quiet achievers can build influence, earn promotions, and lead powerfully—without hustling, self-promotion, or aban...

What happens when a high-achieving humanitarian leader hits the wall?

In this powerful episode of The Quiet Warrior Podcast, Serena Low sits down with Meggi Rombach—former leader at Procter & Gamble and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)—to explore burnout, identity, boundaries, and what it truly means to find your voice

With over 20 years of global leadership experience across corporate and humanitarian sectors,...

What if the reason you've been struggling to stay consistent, feeling overwhelmed, or quietly burning out has nothing to do with willpower — and everything to do with how little you've been taught about yourself?

In this episode, host Serena sits down with Amy Lenius — Director of Group Coaching at Next Level University, professional speaker, and certified personal development coach — for a deeply honest conversation about...

What if turning 50 wasn’t a decline … but a declaration?

In this empowering episode of The Quiet Warrior Podcast, Serena Low sits down with Tina Coleman—author, speaker, and reinvention advocate—who shares why midlife can be the most vibrant, creative, and liberated chapter of a woman’s life.

After losing both parents and experiencing a life-altering car accident that ended her 20-year career as a massage therapist, Tina chose reinve...

Serena Low speaks with Carlee Wolfe — strategist, connector, and coach with over 20 years of experience leading culture and transformation for global brands including Under Armour, Hyatt Hotels, Apollo Education Group, and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee.

Carlee reflects on career pivots, leadership, and values-based growth, showing how saying yes to unexpected opportunities can open the door to transformation — both perso...

What if powerful communication wasn’t about being louder—but about being more you?

In this episode, Serena Low speaks with Tom Elliott—corporate event host, comedy magician, and public speaking coach—about how introverts and quiet achievers can communicate with confidence, clarity, and authenticity.

You’ll learn why you don’t need to perform extroversion to be impactful, how to become a memorable speaker, and practical techniques to ...

What happens when everything you knew — your memories, your identity, your ability to read — is stripped away in an instant? In this deeply moving conversation, Serena sits with Shannon Michelle, author of Step Into Your Miracle, who survived a life-altering motorcycle accident followed by a two-month coma, multiple surgeries, and a breast cancer diagnosis — all within a span of years.

Shannon's story is not just one of surviva...

What does it really mean to be confident — and does it have to look loud? In this rich and deeply personal conversation, we welcome John Wang, author of Big Asian Energy, TEDx speaker, and coach to high performers at companies like Google, Apple, Amazon, and Goldman Sachs. John shares his journey from a shy, immigrant kid in North America to a globally recognised leadership coach — and the burnout that became his turning point. 

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In this episode, host Serena sits down with Dr. Diana Jayasauri — a seasoned expert in organizational change management with nearly 15 years of experience leading innovation, acculturation, and digital transformation across Fortune 500 companies and government institutions. Diana shares her unexpected journey into change management (sparked by a chance coffee encounter at the Kuala Lumpur Twin Towers), unpacks the real human dynami...

What if the secret to reaching your biggest goals wasn't about working harder — but about taking smarter, smaller steps? In this warm and wisdom-filled conversation, Serena Low welcomes Dr. Christiane Schroeter, TEDx speaker, bestselling author, professor, and business and wellness coach, to explore how introverts and quiet achievers can break through self-doubt, find their voice, and create meaningful success — one petite pra...

In this deeply insightful episode of The Quiet Warrior Podcast, Serena sits down with Stan Lai (Lai Shengchuan) — celebrated playwright, director, and thought leader in modern Asian theatre. Hailed as “the greatest Chinese-language playwright and director of our time", Stan shares his remarkable journey from academic beginnings at UC Berkeley to transforming the landscape of Chinese theatre with works like A Dream Like a Dream...

Candice Lyn - disruptor of subconscious programming, and founder of The Frequency Lab - joins The Quiet Warrior Podcast to explore the hidden codes that quietly run our lives — the subconscious beliefs formed in childhood that shape how we show up, love, and seek safety. Drawing from her book Awaken and her own healing journey, Candice reveals how awareness, nervous system regulation, and curiosity can help us break free from survi...