Episode 23: Chriselle Lim
Sun Nov 16 2025
Reclaiming Yourself: Reinvention, Single Motherhood & the Truth Behind the Feed
In this deeply personal and empowering episode, Dr. Nigma Talib sits down with digital fashion icon and businesswoman Chriselle Lim, who opens up about life behind the glamorous Instagram grid.
Known as one of the most recognizable Asian-American influencers in the world, Chriselle gets candid about the emotional rollercoaster of reinventing herself in the public eye. She speaks on the transformative journey of becoming a single mother, navigating heartbreak, burnout, and identity loss, while learning to put her own needs first. From launching her lifestyle brand PHLUR to redefining her relationship with success, Chriselle invites us into the moments that rarely make it online.
This is a conversation about resilience, softness, ambition, and womanhood in all its evolving layers.
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Episode Timestamps:
00:00 – 04:35 — Introduction: How Chriselle met Dr. Nigma & why this conversation matters
04:36 – 10:22 — Public breakups and private pain: What Chriselle wishes people knew about her life offline
10:23 – 15:50 — Reclaiming your identity after divorce and why self-worth is not a luxury
15:51 – 21:00 — Breaking the “strong woman” myth and learning to ask for help
21:01 – 27:30 — Starting PHLUR, navigating co-parenting, and creating a new life blueprint
27:31 – 32:10 — Healing from burnout, setting boundaries, and finding joy in simplicity
32:11 – 37:40 — The power of reinvention and why it's never too late to start over
37:41 – 42:00 — Motherhood, legacy, and raising empowered daughters
42:01 – 47:20 — Final reflections: Grace, growth, and honoring your evolution
💬 Whether yMonahanavigating a major life transition, healing from a breakup, or trying to rediscover yourself—this episode is your permission slip to start again, unapologetically.
Follow Chriselle Lim
Instagram: @chrisellelim
Founder & CD: @phlur
Board member: @fashiontrustus
Ambassador: @baby2baby
Follow Dr. Nigma:
Instagram: @drnigmatalib
Podcast Instagram: @thehealthydocpod
Facebook: nigma.talib
Website: www.healthydoc.com
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Reclaiming Yourself: Reinvention, Single Motherhood & the Truth Behind the Feed In this deeply personal and empowering episode, Dr. Nigma Talib sits down with digital fashion icon and businesswoman Chriselle Lim, who opens up about life behind the glamorous Instagram grid. Known as one of the most recognizable Asian-American influencers in the world, Chriselle gets candid about the emotional rollercoaster of reinventing herself in the public eye. She speaks on the transformative journey of becoming a single mother, navigating heartbreak, burnout, and identity loss, while learning to put her own needs first. From launching her lifestyle brand PHLUR to redefining her relationship with success, Chriselle invites us into the moments that rarely make it online. This is a conversation about resilience, softness, ambition, and womanhood in all its evolving layers. Thank you to our sponsors Genova Diagnostics: https://www.gdx.net/ Oxyhealth: https://www.oxyhealth.com/ Koala Eco: https://koala.eco/ Episode Timestamps: 00:00 – 04:35 — Introduction: How Chriselle met Dr. Nigma & why this conversation matters 04:36 – 10:22 — Public breakups and private pain: What Chriselle wishes people knew about her life offline 10:23 – 15:50 — Reclaiming your identity after divorce and why self-worth is not a luxury 15:51 – 21:00 — Breaking the “strong woman” myth and learning to ask for help 21:01 – 27:30 — Starting PHLUR, navigating co-parenting, and creating a new life blueprint 27:31 – 32:10 — Healing from burnout, setting boundaries, and finding joy in simplicity 32:11 – 37:40 — The power of reinvention and why it's never too late to start over 37:41 – 42:00 — Motherhood, legacy, and raising empowered daughters 42:01 – 47:20 — Final reflections: Grace, growth, and honoring your evolution 💬 Whether yMonahanavigating a major life transition, healing from a breakup, or trying to rediscover yourself—this episode is your permission slip to start again, unapologetically. Follow Chriselle Lim Instagram: @chrisellelim Founder & CD: @phlur Board member: @fashiontrustus Ambassador: @baby2baby Follow Dr. Nigma: Instagram: @drnigmatalib Podcast Instagram: @thehealthydocpod Facebook: nigma.talib Website: www.healthydoc.com