From Immigrant Roots to Bestseller: Hear My Story

Are you ready to embark on a heartfelt journey filled with inspiration, personal growth, and powerful stories? Sleeping with Sonja is here to offer you moments of introspection, laughter, and a touch of curiosity as we explore life's many facets. Join your host, Sonja Mitrevska, as she delves into topics that matter—from the personal struggles that shape us to the fleeting moments that bring profound joy. In this debut episode, Sonja Mitrevska opens her heart and mind, sharing her compelling journey from an uncertain, young girl to a thriving anesthetist, bestselling author, and podcast host. Sonja provides an honest and insightful narrative on overcoming adversity, the pressures of high expectations, and the journey towards self-acceptance and inner peace. 📌 Episode Highlights: - Background and Upbringing: Sonja recounts her upbringing as a child of Eastern Bloc immigrants, highlighting the hard work and sacrifices of her parents. - Career Shifts and Challenges: The episode explores Sonja's challenging decisions, including switching career paths from medicine to law to nursing, and the personal trials that shaped her resilience. - Finding Inner Peace: Sonja discusses discovering meditation and the importance of gratitude as she navigated through personal losses and professional burnout. More about Nurse Sonja: Sonja is a certified registered nurse anesthetist, bestselling author, and an engaging public speaker. Raised by immigrant parents from Macedonia, Sonja's life has been shaped by resilience, curiosity, and a relentless pursuit of purpose. With a diverse background that includes corporate work, literature studies, and a powerful journey through medicine, Sonja brings a unique and deeply personal perspective to each episode of "Sleeping with Sonja." She invites you to join her as she explores life's complexities with authenticity and grace. Stay connected with Sonja: Instagram @nursesonja and @sleepingwithsonja Music by Alex Feder IG: @stillagreatnight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices