Psychiatrist, Best-Selling Author, Keynote Speaker & Researcher living with a bendy body
Dr. Shimi Kang is an award-winning Harvard trained psychiatrist, #1 bestselling author, and leading expert on the science of motivation, leadership and resilience. She is the author of The Dolphin Parent, The Self-Motivated Kid, and The Tech Solution: Creating Habits for a Digital World. Her work has been recognized with the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry Award, the YWCA Woman of Distinction Award, and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for her contributions to health and community well-being.
Dr. Kang is also a celebrated professional keynote speaker and her TEDx talk on adaptability has been seen by millions. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Dr. Kang lives with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and has endured years of severe chronic pain. This personal journey of navigating physical limitations while sustaining a global speaking career, clinical practice and writing has deepened her perspective on adaptability, balance, and self-compassion.
As a mother of 3, physician, and patient herself, Dr. Kang brings an authentic, compassionate voice to conversations about human potential, health, and the power of turning adversity into strength. In this episode, she discusses her personal and professional advice on parenting through EDS, hypermobility and chronic pain.