SheCentre: The Female Podcast - From Doctor to Creative Scientist: Dr. Joy Mueni Muli on Finding Purpose in Every Season

From Doctor to Creative Scientist: Dr. Joy Mueni Muli on Finding Purpose in Every Season

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11/17/24 • 50 min

SheCentre: The Female Podcast

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This week on SheCentre: The Female Podcast, we’re diving deep with Dr. Joy Mueni Muli—a creative scientist who embodies the beautiful blend of faith, creativity, and healing. 🌸🎨
Joy is a medical doctor with an artistic soul, blending her healing work in medicine with her passion for music, blogging, and graphic design. But after moving from Kenya to Uganda following her wedding, Joy found herself in a season of uncertainty. With no job and a new life to adjust to, she began questioning her purpose.
Through this challenging transition, Joy uncovered a profound truth: purpose isn’t fixed—it evolves. In her season of rest, she reflected on her journey, realizing that all her roles, whether as a doctor, a musician, or a newlywed, are connected by her desire to bring joy, healing, and glory to God.
In this conversation, Joy shares how her upbringing nurtured both her creative and scientific sides, equipping her for a life where her diverse talents come together beautifully. She speaks candidly about battling burnout, overcoming self-doubt, and learning to see her value as both a creative and a healer. Joy also highlights the importance of community, crediting her husband and loved ones for affirming her gifts and helping her rediscover her confidence.
Joy’s story is a reminder that purpose can be found in every season of life, even the quiet ones. Tune in to hear her inspiring journey and reflect on what it means to live a life that glorifies God and uplifts others in all its facets. This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

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