Best Bigshift Podcasts (2024)

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Celebrating Wellness Wins & Shifting Our Podcast Focus with Dr. Michelle Robin 33:13

6d ago33:13

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After 10 successful seasons on air, Dr. Michelle Robin is ready to share how the Small Changes Big Shifts podcast will be shifting gears this coming September. Before she dives into the full announcement, she pauses to reflect on her wellness wins over the years, which includes a shoutout to her community for helping her reach those wins. She belie…

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From Comfort to Chaos – and the Journey Home to Peace with Tareq Hadhad 28:29

17d ago28:29

28:29

“While I was packing, the only thing I was thinking about was how grateful I felt and how I could thank that cab driver who changed my life forever with a small act of kindness.” - Tareq Hadhad Tareq Hadhad’s life was changed forever during a cab ride home one day. His driver, who was singing and smiling as he drove, noticed that Tareq looked heavy…

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Changing the environment around you - a story of redemption with Damon West 31:12

24d ago31:12

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When you’re aware, you’re halfway there. - Wendy Basch Sentenced to sixty-five years in a Texas prison, Damon West once had it all. He came from a great family, in a home full of God, love, support, and opportunities to reach any goal. A natural born leader, an athlete with good looks and charm, he appeared to be the all-American kid pursuing his d…

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From Wheelchair To Walking By Changing Your Diet with Dr. Terry Wahls and Julie Robinson 39:54

1M ago39:54

39:54

Today is a really special day on Small Changes Big Shifts. We have Dr. Terry Wahls on the show. In 2000, Dr. Wahls was diagnosed with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis. By 2003 she had transitioned to secondary progressive multiple sclerosis. In December 2007, she began the Wahls Protocol™. Within a year, she was able to walk through the hospi…

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How You Can Health Up in Just 5 Minutes a Day with Dr. Jaime Hope 29:20

1M ago29:20

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You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection. Do you find yourself consuming more entertaining than nourishing foods? What does healthy living truly look like and how can you get started today? Author of Habit That!: How You Can Health Up in Just 5 Minutes a Day, Dr. Jaime Hope, joins us to share how we …

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Shining a light on a confusing and painful syndrome and bringing women together with Amy Medling 23:54

1M ago23:54

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1 in 5 women are affected by PCOS. That means that 20% of women worldwide are dealing with a syndrome that looks differently on and for everyone so how do they find the help they need? Amy Medling is here to help. Amy was diagnosed over 15 years ago with PCOS after years and years of unanswered questions, confusing conversations and painful symptom…

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How End of Life Doulas Ease Fears Around Death with Dr. Tamara MacIntyre 31:14

2M ago31:14

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"People are beginning to get comfortable with the idea that it requires just as much planning to transition out of this world as it does to give birth and bring a new soul into this world.” - Dr. Tamara MacIntyre According to a recent study, nearly half of participants (47 percent) admitted they were afraid of death. Some of those factors include f…

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If you were told you only had a couple months to live due to a terminal illness, what would you do with Dr. Nasha Winters 29:31

2M ago29:31

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If you were told you only had a couple months to live due to a terminal illness, what would you do? Dr. Nasha Winters, N.D. and CEO of Optimal Terrain, was told this at the young age of 19 as she was diagnosed with cervical cancer after dealing with multiple health issues. Dr. Nasha took her diagnosis and decided she wanted to go out on her own ter…

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How Parade of Hearts Moved Our Community into Connection with Jenn Nussbeck and Eileen Weir 27:12

2M ago27:12

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“This is something that connected our region like never before.” - Eileen Weir There’s a famous saying that goes, “It only takes one tree to start a forest, one smile to begin a friendship... one thought to change the world” and that’s exactly what happened in the Kansas City community through the Parade of Hearts that began from one drawing on a n…

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Life takes a bit of time and a lot of relationship with Paul Young 36:42

2M ago36:42

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At 9:00am Christmas morning, Dr. Michelle Robin was joined by author Paul Young. In an interview Paul said he had written primarily as a way to create unique gifts for his friends, until his wife repeatedly urged him to write something for their six children in order to put down in one place his perspectives on God and on the inner healing Young ha…

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Finding Rhythm and Resilience with Senior Pastor Adam Hamilton 55:54

3M ago55:54

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What is the blessing of fear? Join us as we gather to reset our new daily rhythm and build resilience during this time of change. I’m excited to have Adam Hamilton. Adam is senior pastor of The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kansas, one of the fastest growing, most highly visible churches in the country. The Church Report n…

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Changing the way we look at and eat food with Dr. Mark Hyman 23:48

3M ago23:48

23:48

With so many different diets, regimens, fads and trends out there in the world of health and wellness, how do we know what works for us? Dr. Mark Hyman is helping people take a step backwards to look at themselves from a whole person perspective in order to move forward with their health. The connection between how you feel and how you eat is so te…

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What Happens After You Eat Sugar with Dr. Georgia Nab 27:48

3M ago27:48

27:48

“Blood sugar is like comparing water to Kool-Aid – while water flows through our body, Kool-Aid can’t flow as well because it’s stickier. When we have too much sugar in our bloodstream, our body has a harder time carrying out the processes it needs to.” - Dr. Georgia Nab About 1 in 5 people in the United States have diabetes but don’t know it, acco…

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How Superhero Capes Are Giving Kids Courage with Robyn Rosenberger and Desiree Cole 30:23

3M ago30:23

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“It’s the small choices we make that determine the rest of our lives.” - Robyn Rosenberger Each year, more than three million children are hospitalized – either for procedures or ongoing treatment for chronic or terminal illness. Additionally, one in six children have a disability in the U.S. such as autism, ADHD, Aspergers, Cerebral Palsy, Epileps…

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Make a Ripple, Change the World with Mindy Corporon 31:33

4M ago31:33

31:33

Today on Small Changes Big Shifts we’ll check in with Dr. Michelle Robin for an update and what’s to come over the next few months on this show. In the second part of this episode we have Mindy Corporon. Mindy is the mother of Reat Underwood and daughter of Dr. William Corporon, who were murdered by a convicted white supremacist in a hate crime out…

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Love, redemption, and transformation with Frank Ferrante 47:19

4M ago47:19

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As long as I have some love in my heart, it mitigates the sense of separation. - Frank Ferrante This week we are sharing Dr. Michelle’s interview with Frank Ferrante from our 2020 Rhythm & Resilience series. Frank is a Sicilian from Brooklyn living in San Francisco.A lover of life, great food, and a good laugh, Frank was also a drug addict, morbidl…

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Digestion 101 With Dr. Robynne Chutkan Part 2 20:30

4M ago20:30

20:30

Today on this part 2 episode on Small Changes Big Shifts, Dr. Robynne innovative solutions backed by science that can help you improve your digestive wellness today! Have you ever wondered if you need to take a probiotic? Are you one of the hundreds of thousands who has eaten well and still struggle with your weight? Do you wonder if you should tak…

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Digestion 101 with Dr. Robynne Chutkan Part 1 20:05

4M ago20:05

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Today on Small Changes Big Shifts I will be speaking with Dr. Robynne Chutkan. Dr. Chutkan is one of the most recognizable gastroenterologists working in America today. She is the author of two bestselling books, Gutbliss and most recently, The Microbiome Solution. And she is the founder of the Digestive Center for Women.…

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A Terminal Diagnosis Reversed: How Chiropractic Medicine Saved My Life with Dr. Gilles LaMarche 44:45

5M ago44:45

44:45

Discover how to tap into a whole new level of healing and spirituality no matter your religious beliefs. “When your body is free of interference, your body will heal.” - Dr. Gilles LaMarche Dr. Gilles LaMarche was living his best life – a successful chiropractic practice, healthy, fit, active, and raising his children who became incredible human be…

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How you can bring more gratitude to your life with Rev. Cynthia Alice Anderson 30:43

5M ago30:43

30:43

You can’t heal what you don’t reveal. How is the universe holding you today? That is the question our guest this week, Rev. Cynthia Alice Anderson, asks herself every single morning when she wakes up. In this episode, Rev. Anderson and your host, Dr. Michelle Robin dive deep into how you can bring more gratitude to your life, a breakdown of her 7 S…

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How Mental Health is Highly Linked to Cardiovascular Risk with Dr. Jack Wolfson Part II 18:32

5M ago18:32

18:32

Let food be thy medicine; let medicine be thy food. - Hippocrates In the second Small Changes Big Shifts podcast episode with Author of The Paleo Cardiologist and Host of The Healthy Heart Show, Dr. Jack Wolfson, he shares his own personal health journey, how he decided he needed to change his focus both in life and career for better wellness, and …

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Having a primary caregiver who is a functional, holistic doctor with Dr. Jack Wolfson Part 1 28:19

5M ago28:19

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Hope, healing, and happiness all begin in the heart. - Dr. Michelle Robin Why are we given a diagnosis that we’re dying before we really start living? In this very special Part 1 of 2 Small Changes Big Shifts podcast episodes with Author of The Paleo Cardiologist and Host of The Healthy Heart Show, Dr. Jack Wolfson, he dives into the truths and myt…

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A Story of Hope and Redemption with Ron Hall 22:56

5M ago22:56

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Today on Small Changes Big Shifts we have Ron Hall. Ron is the author of “SAME KIND OF DIFFERENT AS ME.” Now turned into a movie, it is the story of an international art dealer Ron Hall (Greg Kinnear) who must befriend a dangerous homeless man (Djimon Hounsou) in order to save his struggling marriage to his wife (Renée Zellweger), a woman whose dre…

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The Sleep Doctor with Sleep Solutions with Dr. Michael Breus 20:05

6M ago20:05

20:05

Today on Small Changes Big Shifts Dr. Michelle Robin interviews The Sleep Doctor, Dr. Michael Breus about his top tips for small changes in our sleeping habits that truly can lead to big shifts in our wellness. Tune in for practical insights into achieving better sleep and overall well-being.By Dr. Michelle Robin

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Are You Tired of Living an Ordinary Life? with John O'Leary 23:06

6M ago23:06

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Dr. Michelle Robin interviews internationally renowned speaker John O'Leary about his incredibly inspiring story surviving a house fire at age 9 that burned 100% of his body. Michelle and John also discuss his book "ON FIRE: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life."By Dr. Michelle Robin

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Change Your Relationship With Food and Create Life-Long, Healthy Habits with Melissa Hartwig Urban 20:10

6M ago20:10

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Today on Small Changes Big Shifts we have Melissa Hartwig Urban. Melissa is a Certified Sports Nutritionist who specializes in helping people change their relationship with food and create life-long, healthy habits. She is the co-creator of the original Whole30 program, the New York Times bestselling author of The Whole30 and It Starts With Food, a…

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Be grateful. Have faith. Live Oola. with Dave Braun and Troy Amdahl 28:50

6M ago28:50

28:50

Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life? - Mary Oliver Be grateful. Have faith. Live Oola. Those are the words of wisdom that the OolaGuys and Authors of Oola and Oola for Women, Dave Braun and Troy Amdahl, of OolaLife are spreading to the USA: That we must always be grateful; even be grateful for our past, have fait…

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Renewing & Reimagining Your Well-Being with Dr. Michelle Robin 20:40

7M ago20:40

20:40

"I hear well-being differently every year based on how I’ve grown – and I know you will, too.” - Dr. Michelle Robin As you approach the New Year, it’s a wonderful time to develop fresh perspective about your goals, dreams, purpose, and overall life. People do this by taking time to reconnect with their heart, utilizing the power of “yes” toward the…

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How Positive Relationships Move Us to Greatness with Matt Miller 27:36

7M ago27:36

27:36

"When we operate from the premise that everybody is going through something, we show more grace.” - Matt Miller For over 30 years, Matt Miller has been serving kids, teachers, and their communities in the education system by helping them reach their potential. Join Dr. Michelle Robin as she invites him to share how he met John O’Leary, what inspire…

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A Deep Look at the Word Trust with Cory Scheer 22:28

7M ago22:28

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"Trust is the firm belief in the truth of something.” - Cory Scheer Due to the declining trust across the globe, experts say its absence is making it harder to solve key problems than it used to. Join Dr. Michelle Robin as she invites Cory Scheer – author of Closing the Trust Gap – to share what inspired him to begin researching this word 12 years …

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Reflecting on Gratitude This Year with Mark Hulet 22:57

7M ago22:57

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"It feels good to be grateful. Gratitude opens your heart and unleashes a power of love.” - Mark Hulet As we head more into the holidays, this season helps us become more aware of the level of gratitude in our lives. Join Dr. Michelle Robin as she invites Mark Hulet from the YMCA of Greater Kansas City to share some lessons and insights he’s learne…

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Discovering What Brings You Joy with Gina Creek 27:20

8M ago27:20

27:20

"When I took someone who felt lost, and I would suddenly see the clouds lift and that lightbulb come on for them – that's where I discovered my joy.” - Gina Creek Did you know there’s a difference between feeling happy and experiencing joy? Experts often describe happiness as a positive state of overall well-being and impacts your outlook on the me…

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Why Health Equity Matters in Our Communities with Caleb Cooper 29:32

8M ago29:32

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"I’m grateful for where I’m planted in each season of life.” - Caleb Cooper What would you do differently with your health if there were no barriers? Would you choose more organic? Workout at a gym? Plug into your community through classes or even see a therapist? Join Dr. Michelle Robin as she invites Caleb Cooper from the YMCA of Greater Kansas C…

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Why the Traditional Approach to Saving Money No Longer Works with Anita Newton 32:25

8M ago32:25

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"It’s the emotions and habits that create a powerful formula for financial well-being.” - Anita Newton A recent study revealed that money negatively impacts 52% of adults’ mental health in the U.S. - and 4 in 5 of those individuals say it causes them to lose sleep at night. There’s a problem in today’s world with money, and it’s time we address tha…

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Memorable Moments This Year During the 31 Days of Kindness with Bayleigh Petty 26:12

8M ago26:12

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"If there’s one thing you can do today, be kind.” - Bayleigh Petty We’re celebrating another amazing year of the 31 Days of Kindness annual series, which began on October 14 and ended on World Kindness Day (November 13). Dr. Michelle Robin invites the Big Shifts Foundation Program Director, Bayleigh Petty, to share why this year was special to her …

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How Dog Grooming is Helping People Go from Poverty to Prosperity with Natasha Herdman 28:28

8M ago28:28

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"One of our graduates is impacting a massive amount of people every day – she's making giant change after going through our program.” - Natasha Herdman When Natasha Herdman was growing up, she took care of the marketing and bookkeeping for her mom’s grooming business in Iowa. Fast forward to 2011, she began working with homeless families in Kansas …

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Why Hope and Kindness Are Designed to Work Together with Dr. Dave Braun 29:19

9M ago29:19

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"You can’t truly treat people with kindness if you aren’t first kind to yourself.” - Dr. Dave Braun Did you know one of the most common reasons that people give on improving their health is because it gets too hard or the results take too long? Oftentimes it’s because we don’t approach our well-being with a wider lens, meaning we try to eat our way…

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How Kindness Creates a Pathway for Self-Improvement with Dr. Diedrick Graham 27:55

9M ago27:55

27:55

"Diversity is a fact, equity is a choice, inclusion is the action, and belonging is the outcome.” - Dr. Diedrick Graham As we continue to celebrate our annual 31 Days of Kindness series, Dr. Michelle Robin invites Dr. Diedrick Graham to share why kindness has influenced what he does today in the world for others. During this powerful conversation, …

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What I’ve Learned About Kindness After 25 Years as a News Anchor with Cynthia Newsome 25:32

9M ago25:32

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"Kindness is really rooted in love.” - Cynthia Newsome It’s official – the annual 31 Days of Kindness series (powered by the Big Shifts Foundation) has launched across the world, and Dr. Michelle Robin has invited a true kindness champion in the Kansas City community to celebrate it. Award-winning journalist Cynthia Newsome reveals what she’s learn…

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When Processing Grief Becomes a Kind Gift to Yourself with Luke Russert 28:06

9M ago28:06

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"Don’t be afraid to listen to what’s going on in your mind – your body can speak to you.” - Luke Russert As we get ready to dive into our annual 31 Days of Kindness series this year, Dr. Michelle Robin invites author of Look for Me There, Luke Russert, to talk about why processing the grief of his father’s sudden passing was one of the kindest acts…

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Helping Kids Find Their Belonging in Our Community with Darcy Swan 28:49

10M ago28:49

28:49

"Kindness is showing an investment to each other.” - Darcy Swan A recent study revealed that two in three millennials don’t feel like they belong in their local community. Looking a little further up the stream, another study showed that one in five students don’t feel like they belong at their school. There’s a growing void developing among the yo…

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Why Your Gut is a Telephone Line to the Rest of Your Body with Dr. Denise Scott 32:28

10M ago32:28

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"Eating habits are going to play a bigger role in the disease process than we’ve been led to believe.” - Dr. Denise Scott Did you know that 70 to 80 percent of our immune cells live in our gut? Why is that important? Because what goes on in the gut communicates whether our body thrives or attacks itself. Ultimately, our gut is responsible for how o…

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The Power of Discovering Our Identity & Building Confidence with Princess Sarah Culberson 36:34

10M ago36:34

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"We all have our identity journeys.” - Princess Sarah Culberson During her teenage years, Princess Sarah Culberson began to get curious about her identity, biological history, and even who she looked like. Once embarking on her journey, she learned that her biological mother died when she was 11, and her father lived in a village in Sierra Leone, W…

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How to Help Kids Understand the Connection Between Their Gut & Brain with Stacy Cahalan 24:49

10M ago24:49

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"When you write down what you eat, suddenly you become aware.” - Stacy Cahalan Kids are establishing their school routine again, but students are still struggling to regain some aspects of what they lost during the pandemic. This results in loss of connection, loneliness, anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. During today’s show, Dr.…

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Why Many Lifetime Relationships Begin at the YMCA with Amy Jewell 19:47

11M ago19:47

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"Connectivity is so important – no matter what age.” - Amy Jewell A recent study showed that 2 in 5 Americans haven’t made a new friend in five years due to shyness or introversion. Even more, another study revealed that the loneliness rate in America has doubled since the 1980s. That number has now reached 40 percent of adults in America, and some…

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How End of Life Doulas Ease Fears Around Death with Dr. Tamara MacIntyre 31:44

11M ago31:44

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"People are beginning to get comfortable with the idea that it requires just as much planning to transition out of this world as it does to give birth and bring a new soul into this world.” - Dr. Tamara MacIntyre According to a recent study, nearly half of participants (47 percent) admitted they were afraid of death. Some of those factors include f…

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How a Life Coach Can Help You Discover a Better Path with Sarah Uchytil 22:02

11M ago22:02

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“Breakdowns are breakthroughs. You go through life with multiple layers, so how can you shed those layers to get to your authentic self?” - Sarah Uchytil The demand for life coaches has steadily increased over the years as people are seeking more empowerment, connection, and conversation. According to recent statistics, 80% of clients who introduce…

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Why Your Mindset About Money Matters with Jeremy Davis 25:48

12M ago25:48

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“When money is a problem, it’s on your mind all the time – the stress is obvious.” - Jeremy Davis According to the Federal Reserve Bank, the average American is $58,604 in debt. Additionally, at least 77 percent of American households are in some sort of debt. Today, Dr. Michelle Robin invites Jeremy Davis from CommunityAmerica Credit Union to offe…

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How Donkeys are Helping People Get Well with Kate Barker 32:02

12M ago32:02

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“While in France, we stumbled across this herd of donkeys, fell in love with them, and immediately were drawn to their Zen-like presence.” - Kate Barker When Kate Barker was injured, it derailed her from her ability to compete in the 2011 London Olympics. But little did she know that her life was about to take some major turns over the next five ye…

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A Look Inside the Big Shifts Foundation Program with Frankie Banuelos 32:19

1y ago32:19

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Dr. Michelle Robin invites Frankie Banuelos to share what his experience has been like going through the Big Shifts Foundation Scholarship Program this year. As he’s getting ready to wrap-up his six-month curriculum in the program, he reflects on some of the highlights of being part of it and how his perception and understanding of self-care has sh…

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