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Navigating the lighter side of life’s challenges with Robin McIntire, certified Life & Transitions Coach, and Monique Eckes, "Question asker!"
"Welcome to the Shift Happens Podcast, where we navigate the lighter side of life's challenges, offering you a refreshing take on personal transformation. We're here to normalize the ebbs and flows of human nature, guiding you to embrace acceptance over resistance in the face of profound life changes. Whether it's shaking off self-doubt, fine-tuning your habits, or stepping into your power with grace and confidence, we'll explore it all with light-heartedness and actionable insights. Perfect for anyone ready to make a shift without the pressure to be perfect, this podcast is your invitation to dive into vulnerability, habit shifts, and embracing imperfection, all served with a side of grace and a sprinkle of humor. Together, let's make Shift Happen!
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In this episode of the Shift Happens podcast, hosts Robin McIntire, a certified life and empowerment coach, and Monique Eckes, a longtime client, discuss the concept of the 'Habit Confidence Loop.' They explore how unwanted habits can erode self-confidence and offer insights into identifying and breaking these negative cycles. They emphasize the importance of bravery and taking action as key steps toward building confidence, and provide listeners with practical tools to help make positive hab...
Building Self-Trust: The Key to Unshakeable Confidence In this episode of the Shift Happens podcast, hosts Robin McIntire and Monique Eckes delve into the topic of confidence and self-trust. Robin, a certified life and empowerment coach, discusses how underlying self-trust issues can often lead to wavering confidence. They explore how breaking self-promises can erode self-trust and how aligning one's actions with their values can build confidence. The episode includes practical advice on bor...
In this episode of the Shift Happens podcast, hosts Robin McIntire and Monique Eckes delve into the feeling of disconnection many people experience, especially in the context of canceling plans. They discuss the psychological impact of canceling plans on oneself and others and emphasize the importance of integrity and maintaining connections. The episode explores how habitual cancellations can negatively affect confidence and relationships, offering practical advice on how to combat this tren...
This episode of the Shift Happens podcast, hosted by certified life and empowerment coach Robin McIntire and co-host Monique Eckes, focuses on how bravery is the missing piece in the quest for more confidence and unpack how to access that strength. They help you uncover the link between brave actions and self-confidence, showing you it’s never too late to start. Defining bravery and its connection to confidenceThe cycle of inaction stemming from self-doubtReal-life examples of overcoming fear...
From Overthinker to Decisive: The 3 C's of Decision Making In this episode of the Shift Happens podcast, hosted by certified life and empowerment coach Robin McIntire, the focus is on overcoming overthinking and becoming a more confident decision-maker. Robin shares personal anecdotes and expert insights to help listeners identify and break free from the paralysis of overthinking. The conversation explores the link between self-doubt and indecisiveness and emphasizes the importance of trust ...
Grit vs. Grace: Finding Balance in Life's Challenges In this episode of the Shift Happens podcast, hosts Robin McIntire and Monique Eckes dive into the concepts of 'grit' and 'grace.' They explore how to balance determination and persistence with compassion and flexibility. Robin, a certified life and empowerment coach, and her long-term client, Monique, discuss personal experiences and strategies for navigating life's ups and downs. They share insights on avoiding burnout, the importance of...
Refreshing Your Gratitude Practice: Tips for Greater Happiness and Peace In this episode of the Shift Happens podcast, hosts Robin McIntire, a certified life and empowerment coach, and Monique Eckes discuss how to refresh your gratitude practice to bring more joy and peace into your life. They explore the importance of gratitude, ways to recognize when it's time to refresh your practice, and practical tips for making gratitude a consistent part of your daily routine. They also introduce vari...
Navigating Life with a Coach: Insights on Transformation and Personal Growth In this episode of the Shift Happens podcast, hosts Robin McIntire, certified Life and Transitions Coach and Monique Eckes, a client and question-asker, delve into the role of life coaching. They explore why someone might need a life coach, emphasizing the importance of trust, confidence, and energy levels in personal development. The candid conversation covers the significance of self-awareness, the evolution of pe...
In this episode of the Shift Happens podcast, hosts Robin McIntire, a certified life and transitions coach, and Monique Eckes, delve into the topic of perfectionism and how it can undermine personal and professional goals (if not the healthy version). The discussion emphasizes recognizing the subtler, often subconscious ways perfectionism manifests and offers practical steps to counteract its effects. The hosts share personal anecdotes, explore societal pressures, and provide actionable advic...
Why Resolutions Fail and How to Build Confidence for Success In this episode of the Shift Happens podcast, hosts Robin McIntire, a certified life and transitions coach, and Monique Eckes discuss why most New Year's resolutions fail and explore what truly works for lasting change. They emphasize the importance of confidence and self-trust over mere motivation and willpower. The duo breaks down common pitfalls, such as setting unrealistic expectations and relying on future motivation, and offe...
Finding Your Holiday Sweet Spot: Navigating Traditions, Boundaries, and Well-being In this episode of the Shift Happens podcast, hosts Robin McIntire and Monique Eckes discuss how to find your 'holiday sweet spot' by avoiding the pitfalls of traditions, managing expectations, and maintaining boundaries. They address common holiday stressors such as weight gain, family obligations, and financial pressures, and provide practical advice on setting boundaries, prioritizing self-care, and making ...
Overcoming Habits of Distraction: Strategies and Insights In this episode of the Shift Happens podcast, hosts Robin McIntire, a certified life and transitions coach, and Monique Eckes, delve into the pervasive habit of distraction. They discuss how distraction becomes a habit, its impact on productivity and self-esteem, and the importance of self-awareness and self-compassion. The hosts share practical strategies to identify and interrupt distracted behavior, such as breaking the day into qu...
Navigating Career Challenges: What's Not Working and How to Fix It In this episode of the Shift Happens podcast, hosts Robin McIntire, a certified life and transitions coach, and Monique Eckes, dissect common career challenges and provide actionable steps to address them. They delve into the interconnectedness of personal health, relationships, and career energy. Highlighting patterns from previous episodes, the hosts discuss signs that may indicate dissatisfaction at work and the importance...
Navigating Relationship Challenges: What's Not Working and How to Fix It In this episode of the Shift Happens podcast, hosts Robin McIntire, a certified life and transitions coach, and Monique Eckes discuss the intricacies of close relationships. They delve into the common patterns that signify something is off, while normalizing, lightening, and helping make the topic a little easier. Robin shares personal experiences and practical advice, emphasizing the importance of taking responsibility...
Navigating Health Challenges and Weight Loss: A Journey of Curiosity In this episode of the Shift Happens podcast, hosts Robin McIntire, a certified life and transitions coach, and Monique Eckes discuss the challenges surrounding health and weight loss. They touch on health topics like energy, chronic pain, and physical limitations and then Monique shares her personal journey of weight loss, shedding 30 pounds by addressing underlying beliefs and staying curious. They emphasize the importanc...
In this episode of 'Shift Happens,' hosts Robin McIntire, a certified life and transitions coach, and Monique Eckes, a client of Robin's and a self-proclaimed question-asker, explore why aspects of life may feel 'off' or 'not working' and delve into how to fix these issues. They discuss common feelings of frustration and powerlessness, especially in business, relationships, health, and general life satisfaction. The hosts kick off this mini-series focusing on these specific challenges, emphas...
Mastering Overwhelm: Practical Tips and Transformative Strategies In this episode of Shift Happens, hosts Robin McIntire and Monique Eckes explore the causes, effects, and solutions to feeling overwhelmed. They discuss managing boundaries, creating 'white space' in schedules, and the importance of sleep and mental clarity. Practical tips are provided to help reclaim control and reduce stress. The hosts also emphasize transforming one's mindset to stay in motion without self-judgment, with Ro...
In this episode of the 'Shift Happens' podcast, hosts Robin McIntire and Monique Eckes discuss deconstructing 'bad' habits to make the topic easier to talk about. They emphasize normalizing such behaviors to reduce self-judgment and guilt (hence the reason they want you to call habits 'unwanted' instead of 'bad') for a more helpful attitude towards change. Common unwanted habits like overeating, overdrinking, and excessive screen time are explored. The idea of separating ...
In this episode of the Shift Happens podcast, hosts Robin McIntire and Monique Eckes discuss the four reasons we self-sabotage. Robin, a Certified Life and Transitions Coach, and Monique, a question-asker and long-time client, delve into each of these blocks, offering personal insights, examples, and practical tips to help listeners become more aware of their thoughts and make positive changes in life. They also emphasize the importance of journaling and self-awareness as tools for growth. Th...
Winning the Argument with Yourself: The Power of Self-Awareness and Language In this episode of the Shift Happens podcast, hosts Robin McIntire, a certified life and transitions coach, and Monique Eckes discuss strategies to identify and overcome self-imposed limitations using self-awareness and language. They introduce common phrases that people use to justify not advancing towards their goals. Through personal anecdotes and practical tips, they bring light-heartedness to stopping these beh...
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