Awakening Love: How Evelyn Choh Found Healing Through Her Dog and Her Book
from The Amazing Authorities Podcast
by Mitch Carson
Published: Tue Jun 24 2025
Show Notes
In this heart-opening episode of The Amazing Authorities Podcast, host Mitch Carson speaks with author and executive Evelyn Choh, whose deeply personal memoir Awakening Love explores the life-changing bond between human and pet—and how it helped her rediscover purpose after a major health scare.
With warmth, humor, and unexpected wisdom, Evelyn shares her journey with Mingyur, her beloved pug, and how their 14-year relationship helped her cultivate patience, mindfulness, and love in a fast-paced world. From forest walks to life-altering lessons in letting go, Evelyn’s story proves that sometimes our greatest teachers come in small, furry forms.
🔑 You’ll discover:
How a dog can teach mindfulness, emotional connection, and leadership
Why “awakening love” is a universal journey—not just a pet story
Lessons on slowing down, picking your battles, and living with intention
The healing power of writing your first book—and why you shouldn’t wait
If you’ve ever loved a pet, faced adversity, or want to write a book that touches hearts, this episode will move and inspire you.
Evelyn Choh, a finance professional in Singapore, has always been passionate about art, reading, and storytelling. Her dream of writing a book came true with Awakening Love: The Journey of Luck, Love, and Pug Wisdom, inspired by her beloved pug, Mingyur Russell. Their daily moments sparked joy and life lessons, shaping her journey. After Mingyur’s passing, Evelyn embraced the love of two more pugs, continuing to cherish and share the wisdom they bring into her life.
You can find Evelyn Choh here:
Instagram: @Awakeninglove_Pugwisdom
Instagram: @Tarajoy_Tseringmaximillion
Tiktok: @TaraJoy & TseringMax the Pugs
Evelyn's Amazon book link:
If you are in Singapore and would like a paperback, please order at https://awakeninglovepugwisdom.systeme.io/awakeninglove
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