How to Stay Strong When Life Hits Hard | Captain Shalini Singh’s Story by GunjanShouts

In this inspiring and deeply moving podcast of Gunjan Talks, GunjanShouts sits down with Captain Shalini Singh, Ex-Army Officer, Motivational Speaker, TedX Speaker, Mrs India 2017, and Karamveer Chakra awardee. From a young army bride at 19 to standing before her husband’s coffin, from contemplating ending her life to wearing the Indian Army uniform, from surviving 17 fractures to running marathons, Captain Shalini’s story is a masterclass in courage, resilience, and the power of rising again. Whether you’re facing personal loss, struggling to find your purpose, or simply need a dose of raw motivation, this podcast will change the way you look at challenges. Key Topics Covered In This Podcast: ✅ Life as an Army wife & the day everything changed ✅ Choosing the Army after her husband’s martyrdom ✅ Surviving brutal training just 6 months postpartum ✅ Receiving her husband’s Kirti Chakra from Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam ✅ From homemaker to Army officer to marathon runner ✅ Overcoming physical injuries & emotional battles ✅ Winning Mrs India at 39, redefining beauty & strength This podcast is a must-watch for everyone, from children to adults, from adults to senior citizens. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more parenting and health-focused podcasts only on Gunjan Talks! Guest’s Details (Captain Shalini Singh): Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/captshalinisingh/ GunjanShouts’s Profile Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gunjanshouts/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GunjanShouts Time Stamps: 00:00 - Teaser and Introduction 03:36 - Marrying an army officer 10:31 - Going into an Army family 13:08 - Army parties 14:40 - Life with an Army officer 19:30 - Husband’s RR posting 41:16 - Decision of joining the army 46:20 - From homemaker to an Army officer 49:06 - Joining the army as a single mother 52:46 - Training of Indian Army 57:08 - Rest & Recovery in Indian army 1:10:58 - Managing periods during training 1:13:21 - Retirement from Indian Army 1:21:18 - Her son during her marathon journey 1:28:05 - Message to women who fear being judged 1:32:20 - Looking back at life 1:33:36 - What is Freedom? 1:36:28 - Message to women who’ve lost hope 1:37:50 - Defining self-love 1:38:10 - Rapid Fire round Don’t forget to Like, Share & Subscribe for more inspiring real-life stories on Gunjan Talks Podcast. Thank You For Watching This Podcast :) #healthpodcasts #healthylifestyle #healthandwellness #gunjanshouts #gunjanshoutspodcast #gunjantalks ******************************************************** Dream of a career where you can make a difference? Join IAMWOW Academy's Professional Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics and start changing lives. - https://imwowacademy.com/ Get I'MWOW Customized Diet and Workout Plan: https://bit.ly/GSYTwhatsapp I’MWOW HEALTH PRODUCTS: Natural Peanut Butter - https://amzn.to/48ftl18 Night Time Relaxing Tea - https://amzn.to/4ebxvsa Sattu Powder Premix Jeera Flavour- https://amzn.to/4edOwmO Chia Seeds - https://amzn.to/4he2S7D ******************************************************** About this Channel: GunjanShouts - India’s No. 1 Health and Wellness Podcast Channel! Here, we bring you engaging podcasts on everything related to physical health, mental well-being, and spiritual growth. Subscribe and hit the notification bell for more engaging HEALTH PODCAST. ******************************************************** If you are looking for a customised diet plan then you can join I'MWOW transformation program in which we provide counselling, personalised diet plan, follow along workout videos, recipes, daily positive affirmations, interesting activities and a lot more. 😊👍 https://bit.ly/37DtL6B ******************************************************** DISCLAIMER: The content on this channel is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It’s based on my personal weight loss journey and ACE health coach learnings. This is not medical advice. Please consult a healthcare professional. Diet plans are created by certified nutritionists. Product recommendations are personal and results may vary. Hashtags: #gunjantalks #gunjanshoutspodcast #captainshalinisingh #armyofficer #independenceday #15august #indiaindependenceday #lifeofarmyofficer #lifeinindianarmy #inspirationalstories #motivation #womensempowerment #mrsindia2017 #resilience #marathonrunner #stillirise #kirtichackra #apjabdulkalam #indianarmy #gunjanshouts #comebackstories #podcastindia #lifelessons #motivationalpodcast