Shift Shift Bloom is a podcast examining how people change, why they change, and how they sustain the changes that are most important to them in their everyday lives. Our guests consider themselves change makers, change embracers and change resistors — we’re all somewhere on that spectrum at different times in our lives, aren’t we? Conversations with host Kristen Cerelli explore the impact of mindset, personality, life circumstances, communities of support and sources of inspiration on the p ...
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When the Waters Rose: Fighting for Family and Community After the Eastern Kentucky Flood
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Show Notes: "When the Waters Rose: Fighting for Family and Community After the Eastern Kentucky Flood" Episode Summary: In this compelling episode, host Kristen sits down with Perry County resident Brian Lucas to discuss his harrowing experience during the devastating floods in Eastern Kentucky in July 2022. Brian, a clinical engineering director f…
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Harnessing the Healing Power of Horses: An Insightful Journey with Belle Shook
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About this episode: In this inaugural episode of Shift Shift Bloom's second season, host Kristen Cerelli delves into the transformative world of equine therapy with Belle Shook, a former professional counselor turned equine guidance expert. Belle shares her journey from conventional talk therapy to founding Equine Guidance, a unique ranch in Arizon…
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TCOM Takeaway 10: Cat Stevens, Guadalcanal Diary and Just Being in the Moment
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Notes to Come.By ActuallyQuiteNice, INC and TCOM Studios
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EP10: Grab the Kids and Go, with African Immigrant "Leonie"
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About this episode: Host Kristen Cerelli talks to African immigrant "Leonie" who fled the same abusive marriage to save herself and her children, not once, but twice. In the process she lost her ability to practice medicine with patients, but she found an unwavering strength and ability to "just do it" that puts the cliched Nike slogan in its place…
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About this episode: John & Kristen discuss Gabe Fazio & Brandy Hotchner Some things that came up for John & Kristen: Additional Resources: TCOM The Praed Foundation IPH Center Become a Supporter: If you like what you hear, please consider making a donation on our Patreon site! Credits: All content Copyright ActuallyQuiteNice, Inc & TCOM Studios, 20…
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EP9: Strip Down the Layers, with Method Actors Gabe Fazio and Brandy Hotchner
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About this episode: When Dr. John Lyons casually mentioned to host Kristen Cerelli that he'd be interested in hearing what method actors had to say about the process of transformation, Kristen knew just who to call. Enter actor Gabe Fazio and teacher of actors Brandy Hotchner, who share their well worn input on the subject. About our guests: A nati…
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TCOM Takeaway 8: Embrace Random Convenience, a.k.a. Yak Jerky is Delicious
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About this episode: John & Kristen discuss Greg Dyke Some things that came up for John & Kristen: Zhi-ba Shing-ga Yak Jerky Taking the Path of Least Resistance Generational Differences Chart Discovering Your Core Values Inclusive Volunteerism Online Inclusive Volunteerism Additional Resources: TCOM The Praed Foundation IPH Center Become a Supporter…
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EP8: Walk Through the Door, with Greg Dyke
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About this episode: Greg Dyke's resume reads like a collage of seemingly unrelated twists and turns -- engineer, pastor, nurse, yak rancher -- but that's only if you're reading it superficially. Spend even a few minutes with Dr. Reverend Dyke and you learn each twist was related to the one that came before, and each turn marked by a deep and abidin…
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INTERLUDE: Get Social with Shift Shift Bloom!
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We've launched our social media! Find us on Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter @shiftshiftbloom. Thanks for listening.By ActuallyQuiteNice, INC and TCOM Studios
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TCOM Takeaway 7: How Many Billions Does Anyone Really Need?
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About this episode: John & Kristen discuss Cynthia Alpan Some things that came up for John & Kristen: John Acton Russia-Ukraine War The Coddling of the American Mind book The Purpose of Denial Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Oligarchy Marx's Theory of Two Classes Animal Farm book Additional Resources: TCOM The Praed Foundation IPH Cente…
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EP7: Imagine Your Money Is Gone, with Cynthia Alpan
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About this episode: Cynthia Alpan knows money. She dedicated her career to understanding financial markets and advising others as they planned their fiscal goals. But her knowledge took a backseat to the wishful belief that what happened in her homeland of Lebanon would not and could not happen. Practically overnight, everything changed. Her story …
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TCOM Takeaway 6: There's No Such Thing As Recovery
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About this episode: John & Kristen discuss Michele McFadden Some things that came up for John & Kristen: Brain Injury & Positive Growth Asking for Help Collaboration & Change Dogs & Mindfulness Additional Resources: TCOM The Praed Foundation IPH Center Become a Supporter: If you like what you hear, please consider making a donation on our Patreon s…
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EP6: See the Step in Front of You, with Michele McFadden
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About this episode: Michele McFadden, a former IT professional and competitive long-distance runner, survived a hit-and-run accident, but was left with a traumatic brain injury that significantly impaired her physical and verbal abilities and her memory, among other things. Our conversation illuminates how a change that is thrust upon you can somet…
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TCOM Takeaway 5: Juliana Barton, The Doable Versus The Ideal
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About this episode: John & Kristen discuss Juliana Barton Some things that came up for John & Kristen: Actors and Mental Health Teens and Unstable Housing Couch-surfing Data on Age of Medical Students Med School after 40 Cultivating GRIT on college campuses Additional Resources: TCOM The Praed Foundation IPH Center Become a Supporter: If you like w…
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EP5: Take That Chance (Part Two), with Juliana Barton
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About this episode: Juliana Barton, a foster care alumna with big dreams, has never wanted pity, she's only ever wanted to be seen for her talents, abilities and wholeness. In the face of childhood abuse, epic systemic injustice and heart-wrenching family tragedy, she epitomizes strength, resilience, grit and grace. Juliana's unbroken spirit echoes…
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TCOM Takeaway 4: Juliana Barton and the Child Welfare System
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About this episode: John & Kristen discuss the Child Welfare System in the US Some things that came up for John & Kristen: The Social Security Act of 1935 History of Child Welfare in the US State by State Foster Care Data Kinship Care Congregate Care Trauma-Informed Care Mical Raz "Abusive Policies" Additional Resources: TCOM The Praed Foundation I…
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EP4: Take That Chance (Part One), with Juliana Barton
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About this episode: Juliana Barton, a foster care alumna with big dreams, has never wanted pity, she's only ever wanted to be seen for her talents, abilities and wholeness. In the face of childhood abuse, epic systemic injustice and heart-wrenching family tragedy, she epitomizes strength, resilience, grit and grace. Juliana's unbroken spirit echoes…
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TCOM Takeaway 3: De Lacy Davis and The Ripple Effect of Your Own Change
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About this episode: John & Kristen discuss De Lacy Davis Some things that came up for John & Kristen: Mudita Sudden Wealth Syndrome Firefighter Actors Social Media & Parenting Shift in Fatherhood Additional Resources: TCOM The Praed Foundation IPH Center Become a Supporter: If you like what you hear, please consider making a donation on our Patreon…
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EP3: Get In The Slop, with De Lacy Davis
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About this episode: Dr. De Lacy Davis only became a cop to finance his music career, but things didn't go as planned. He fell in love with the community he served and remained on the force for over 20 years. As a black officer in a historically racist institution, he struggled daily to navigate the ultimate toxic workplace. Though both his career a…
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TCOM Takeaway 2: Rachel Faller, Shifting to Keep Moving Forward
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About this episode: John & Kristen discuss Rachel Faller Some things that came up for John & Kristen: Similarities between Artists and Entrepreneurs Leadership and Boundaries Purity Culture Trauma and the Regulatory System Consumers and Fast Fashion Additional Resources: TCOM The Praed Foundation IPH Center Become a Supporter: If you like what you …
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EP2: Pay a Fair Price for That, with Rachel Faller
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About this episode: Rachel Faller, an artist and entrepreneur, grew up with firsthand knowledge of how much time and effort goes into making things, clothes especially. Though she didn’t set out to helm a business, her relentless dedication to community, inclusivity, reciprocity and zero waste sets her company, tonlé, apart in the fair trade fashio…
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TCOM Takeaway 1: Eddie the Barber and the Irritating Buddha
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About this episode: John & Kristen discuss Jordan Constantine Some things that came up for John & Kristen: Irritating Buddha Creating Inclusive Workplaces How to Be an Ally Additional Resources: TCOM The Praed Foundation IPH Center Become a Supporter: If you like what you hear, please consider making a donation on our Patreon site! Credits: All con…
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EP1: Be Yourself at the Pool, with Jordan Constantine
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About this episode: Jordan Constantine, a safe systems practitioner and Dolly Parton fan, knows there are at least two sides to every story. A former foster youth who grew up in the UK, Jordan now makes his home in the US. He shares with us the emotional and profound journey of his gender transition, which he poetically refers to as "an unfolding."…
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Get Ready for Some Great Stories, with Kristen and John
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About this episode: Co-producer John Lyons and Host Kristen Cerelli talk about some of the connections that led them to start this podcast, including a mutual fascination with the process of human transformation.By ActuallyQuiteNice, INC and TCOM Studios
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