The Your Shift Matters Podcast

In this episode, Inga Thengils talks about her struggle in life where she didn't know who she was or what her purpose was here on earth.  Then one day everything changed. She had a very serious fall where she broke her right arm, dislocated her shoulder and ended up with a serious concussion!  Lying on the ground face first she heard a voice that said "Inga, when are you going to listen?"  Really?  Did she have to go through all of that just to get the message?!  Apparently so! When she heard that whisper in her ear that day, she realized she couldn't ignore her gifts any longer. It was time to embrace them and use them in service of helping others.  Tune it to get all the juicy deets of how she went from living in her comfort zone to embracing the amazing unknown! How to Make a Big Shift in Your Life When you're living with doubt and fear, and nothing seems to work in your favor, STOP!  Just pause, take a deep breath and ask yourself 'what can I do to change this'?  Then have faith that the answer will be provided. Motivational Quote  How to Connect with Inga Thengils  Facebook | Your Shift Matters Book | Website | Twitter Who's Inga Thengils? Ingibjorg R Thengilsdottir, or Inga Thengils as she is known outside of Iceland, is an international spiritual channeler who has inspired thousands of people to connect with their heart and their spiritual guides. Inga started her journey in 1990 and trained with medium Terry Evans for five years. She has trained in Homeopathy, Reiki Healing and is certified as Yoga teacher with Shanti Desai. Inga believes that self-care and support starts at home. She connects to her heart, and it is from this place that she supports her clients. Rate and Review Us on iTunes If you've enjoyed this, or previous episodes, please rate us so that we can help more people make a shift in their lives! Subscribe to Your Shift Matters Podcast Don't Miss Another Episode! Subscribe to the podcast and receive these amazing gifts as a Big Thank You! Happiness Assessment and Planning Guide The Intuitive Business Building Blueprint 9 Strategies to Live a Joyful Life ... and a top secret gift for your eyes only ...

In this episode, Danielle Lynn, talks about being vulnerable as she experiences tremendous loss in her life. In a very short period of time, Danielle lost a baby to miscarriage, lost her marriage, a job and a house! Holy cow!  How on earth does someone recover from so much loss at once?  How can anyone endure all of this? Tune in to find out how Danielle handled all of this and how she used her catastrophic experiences to grow personally and professionally and help the lives of so many other people she's been blessed to come across! How to Make a Big Shift in Your Life Feel your emotions and find a stong support network. A professional is great if you don't have the support with family and friends. Find someone you can trust, you can believe in that you know they will support you no matter what! Motivational Quote  How to Connect with Danielle Lynn Facebook | Your Shift Matters Book | 2019 Yearly Planner Who's Danielle Lynn? Danielle Lynn has a true heartfelt passion for helping people of all ages. After recovering from many setbacks in her life (accidents, divorce, bankruptcy, and miscarriages), she felt lost and empty inside. Danielle found happiness by helping others, finding true love, leading with her heart, and regaining self-confidence.  Along with an eighteen-year career, she holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh. Danielle is currently working as a drug and alcohol counselor, inspiring adults with her caring demeanor. Rate and Review Us on iTunes If you've enjoyed this, or previous episodes, please rate us so that we can help more people make a shift in their lives! Subscribe to Your Shift Matters Podcast Don't Miss Another Episode! Subscribe to the podcast and receive these amazing gifts as a Big Thank You! Happiness Assessment and Planning Guide The Intuitive Business Building Blueprint 9 Strategies to Live a Joyful Life ... and a top secret gift for your eyes only ...

In this episode, Anza Goodbar, an author in our book Your Shift Matters: Resistance to Resilience, talks about her struggle with feeling ashamed, inherently bad and disposable.  Anza doesn't hold back in this interview. She's very open as shares with me her experiences of being molested by her step-father, getting pregnant at the young age of 16 and getting married, ultimately living in an abusive relationship.  Hear how she felt abandoned, both literally and emotionally, by those that were suppose to protect and support her.  The disappointmennt in her family's eyes when they looked at her was unbearable. It caused pain and suffering that took her years to overcome. She talks about the shame that she felt as everyone told her that she'd thrown her life away, she'd be on welfare raising a drug addicted child.  Over time she learned that shame can't live in the same space as compassion. She now shares her story with the world and is greeted with compassion ... the compassion she wishes she received from her family and friends.  The power of healing comes from your willingness to be vulnerable. How to Make a Big Shift in Your Life Go to someone you know you can rely on for support.  Someone you can trust to give you sound advice. Know you're not in it alone. Trust your intuition. Tap into your body's inner wisdom and make decisions that are right for you. Take care of yourself first and foremost because you can't take care of others until you're strong!  Your stories don't define you. They are part of what bulds your character and your values but they aren't what defines who you are as a person. If you're willing to share your story, you'll Motivational Quote  How to Connect with Anza Goodbar Website |  Facebook | Instagram | Anza's Book Who's Anza Goodbar? Anza Goodbar’s gift is influencing people to identify their passion and reach their full potential. Her profound interest in understanding what causes people to feel worthy, visible and fulfilled gave her strength to face life’s challenges head on. Through intensive training and education she has discovered how to love herself unconditionally, remove the shame of sexual and physical abuse from her story, and inspire others by rising above her circumstances. She currently empowers her clients to overcome their fears and create deeper more intimate relationships from the boardroom to the bedroom through private coaching, mastermind groups, public speaking, and couples’ retreats. Rate and Review Us on iTunes If you've enjoyed this, or previous episodes, please rate us so that we can help more people make a shift in their lives! Subscribe to Your Shift Matters Podcast Don't Miss Another Episode! Subscribe to the podcast and receive these amazing gifts as a Big Thank You! Happiness Assessment and Planning Guide The Intuitive Business Building Blueprint 9 Strategies to Live a Joyful Life ... and a top secret gift for your eyes only ...

In this episode, Wendy Yellen, an author in my book Your Shift Matters: Resistance to Resilience, talks about being a well respected therapist traveling the world and ending up in a double-wide trailer. At the time, she was terrified. Every action she took, every decision she made was out of pure panic. She was in such a daze that often times she'd forget to eat, brush her teeth and even shower!  She talks about going from a very successful therapist to falling into an abys because of choices she made to join her father in a new business venture. A business venture gone bad!  It took everything she had, money, mind, heart and soul until she had an awakening of sorts!  With great angst and terror, even while still thinking there must be a way…she decided to let go.  Let go of it all! This is an eye opening, gut wrenching interview as she talks about her struggle. But also inspiring and intriguing as she discusses what follows ... being lead to, and  finding, her true passion.  A gift that she has that has literally changed her life! Tune in to see how this plays out and what happens next. You won't believe your ears! Oh yeah, did I mention she even does a mini-session with your truly!?  Scary to be in the 'client's' chair for all to hear but I decide to go for it!  Check it out in this amazing episode! How to Make a Big Shift in Your Life Always remember that what you feel is absolute truth may, indeed, not be If the rational mind could've solved your problem, it would have done so already.  Be open to the fact that what you see, isn't always what you're really getting. Motivational Quote  How to Connect with Wendy Yellen Website |  Facebook | LinkedIn Who's Wendy Yellen? Wendy Yellen has received the International Top Three Transformational Experts Award in her field, every year for the past decade. She lives near Santa Fe, New Mexico near the top of a 7,200-foot-high mesa, with her husband and partner of over forty years, Michael. Wendy graduated from Brandeis University and received her Master’s in Social Work from Smith College. She later studied and was certified in emotional release body work and numerous traditional and non-traditional forms of healing from masters around the world. However, Wendy let all of these go once she discovered the power of the ancient art and 21 st century science, Eidetics. Rate and Review Us on iTunes If you've enjoyed this, or previous episodes, please rate us so that we can help more people make a shift in their lives! Subscribe to Your Shift Matters Podcast Don't Miss Another Episode! Subscribe to the podcast and receive these amazing gifts as a Big Thank You! Happiness Assessment and Planning Guide The Intuitive Business Building Blueprint 9 Strategies to Live a Joyful Life ... and a top secret gift for your eyes only ...

Mimika Cooney talks about so many struggles from severe depression, anxiety, overwhelming grief, fear, burn out ... the list goes on and one and she doesn't hold back, folks!  We cover all the bases .. being in the middle of a tumultuous custody battle, being physically 'jumped' as a teenager, being severely bullied as a little girl ... and so much more!  This is an episode you don't want to miss as we discuss what it really means to surrender to shift from victim to valor ... worrier to warrior!  Mimika talks about her struggles openly and honestly because she knows so many of us have suffered in silence needlessly - feeling so ashamed that they won't reach out and get the help that they need. Tune in to hear how she turned her life around after being in a deep depression.  Hear about the steps she took and the lessons she learned along the way and how you can make a shift too! How to Make a Big Shift in Your Life Regardless of how much you are suffering, know that you don't have to be a victim. You can decide differently. If you really want to change you have to draw a line in the sand and decide to make a change.  Become an observer  of your beliefs, thoughts, emotions and spiritual connection and approach it with curiosity and the willingness to see the truth. Eliminate the negative thought patterns and exposure to negativity. Learn to say 'No'! Decide you want things to be different and make a choice! Motivational Quotes  How to Connect with Mimika Cooney LinkedIn |  Facebook | Twitter | Website Who's Mimika Cooney? Mimika Cooney is a Christian author, speaker, photographer, TV Host and creative entrepreneur. After experiencing severe rejection, bullying and a broken childhood; she spent years chasing accolades and addicted to approval, in the pursuit of finding worth, validation and confidence. Then God stepped in to heal her hurts, change her heart and awaken a passion for helping others seeking their purpose in life! Her book "Worrier to Warrior: A Mother's Journey from Fear to Faith" shares she story of overcoming depression, anxiety and burnout with God's help. Rate and Review Us on iTunes If you've enjoyed this, or previous episodes, please rate us so that we can help more people make a shift in their lives! Subscribe to Your Shift Matters Podcast Don't Miss Another Episode! Subscribe to the podcast and receive these amazing gifts as a Big Thank You! Happiness Assessment and Planning Guide The Intuitive Business Building Blueprint 9 Strategies to Live a Joyful Life ... and a top secret gift for your eyes only ...

In this episode, Yael Sunshine tells us about her earth shattering experience with trauma. She lived in Israel during the gulf war and talks about hearing sirens, missiles, scuds and windows breaking on a regular basis. Often times they'd wear gas masks because they were worried the bombs were carrying nerve gas.  She shares her experience with post traumatic stress from all of these nights living with war all around you and desperately trying to keep her family safe. She also shares her experience of #metoo when she got abused by her own Rabbi, ultimately taking him to court and testifying against his horrible acts. She shares how she felt when those she loved and trusted betrayed her and how she had to move in order to go on with her life. This episode is raw and real but it's also very philosophical as we talk about what it means to experience trauma. More importantly, how to over come it by using multiple techniques and strategies that work! How to Make a Big Shift in Your Life Go beyond traditional methods and breathe, get into your body and fully express your anger and fear.  Try new things such as the 12 step Al Anon program, EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and practice gratitude on a daily basis. Motivational Quote  How to Connect with Yael Sunshine  Website | Instagram | Email | Facebook Who's Yael Sunshine? Yael Sunshine is a yoga therapist whose life passion is to share the love, joy and healing found in yoga so her clients experience greater authenticity, connection and well-being in their lives. Yael sees yoga as a practice that aligns the body/mind with the deepest knowing of self, allowing us to claim our purpose, passion and presence. Yael has piloted the Yoga for Breast Cancer program at Nyack Hospital and specializes in yoga therapy for trauma, stress and emotional resilience. Her integrative and innovative method of healing addresses the need of each client to be seen as a whole person.. Rate and Review Us on iTunes If you've enjoyed this, or previous episodes, please rate us so that we can help more people make a shift in their lives! Subscribe to Your Shift Matters Podcast Don't Miss Another Episode! Subscribe to the podcast and receive these amazing gifts as a Big Thank You! Happiness Assessment and Planning Guide The Intuitive Business Building Blueprint 9 Strategies to Live a Joyful Life ... and a top secret gift for your eyes only ...

Wow! Tina Overbury talks about so many endings, beginnings and more endings in her life during this episode. We cover all the bases ... losing both of her parents at a very early age, her battle with cancer, getting divorce,  her career coming to an end ... and so much more!  This is an episode you don't want to miss as we discuss what it really means to surrender to who you really are and how to find a calm sense of peace in your life. We explore the burden that we all bear as we struggle with the heaviness of carrying the pain of the past and what it takes to make a conscious shift in your life and put it all behind you. What does it really mean to stand in your truth and authentic power aligned with your highest good.  Even better, what does it mean to be aligned with your highest good!? Do we really know? Tune in as we explore all of this and more! How to Make a Big Shift in Your Life Lean into the direction of what is peaceful. Peaceful is a state of being that you can recognize inside of you. Lean into that. There is the human spirit and human body - both of which are resourced with gratitude, appreciation, and love. Trust that you have the resources to lean into what's peaceful and whatever path you choose you will have the resources you need. You're never given anything you can't handle. Motivational Quotes  How to Connect with Tina  LinkedIn |  Facebook | Twitter | Website | Other Website Who's Tina Overbury? Tina Overbury is the co-owner of The LEAP Learning Lab, an online learning platform for women to get what they need to be at their best. She is a Core Story Specialist, a writer and the founder of TinaOLife a hub for all things worth living for. She is also the co-facilitator of Live Your Best Story, a weekend retreat of deep listening. She helps entrepreneurial women identify their Core Story and create their platform of work around it. She is also a mom to three boys and a lover of wind, ocean and all things story. Rate and Review Us on iTunes If you've enjoyed this, or previous episodes, please rate us so that we can help more people make a shift in their lives! Subscribe to Your Shift Matters Podcast Don't Miss Another Episode! Subscribe to the podcast and receive these amazing gifts as a Big Thank You! Happiness Assessment and Planning Guide The Intuitive Business Building Blueprint 9 Strategies to Live a Joyful Life ... and a top secret gift for your eyes only ...

In this episode, Shilamida Kupershteyn talks quite candidly about being faced with 4 significant life changes all at once.  Losing her father, breaking up with her boyfriend, turning to alcohol and drugs and becoming broke and pregnant.  Shilamida gets raw and real as she talks about turning to alcohol and drugs - doing 'whatever was put in front of her' - as a way to cope with the severe emotional pain she was experiencing.  She talks about her struggle admitting that she had a serious problem with drugs and eventually realizing she was a coke addict. Broke and pregnant, she shares her journey of standing in line for free food so she could use what little money she had to pay her rent. Her life was throwing her all kinds of curve balls and she realized she had to make some serious changes in her life. She shares how guides showed up on her journey towards healing taking her down a path she never expected!  A path that would change her life forever. Tune in to hear how she finds her true purpose and passion in life and how she literally shifted from being a grieving bartender to a grateful bad ass in life and business! How to Make a Big Shift in Your Life This is one small moment in time, that will pass and be a distant memory at some point. Believe in yourself, believe in the Universe, be grateful everyday and massive changes will come your way.  Have gratitude and do affirmations every day.  It takes time and discipline but it will change  your life. Anything you want, can be yours! Motivational Quote  How to Connect with Shilamida  LinkdeIn |  Facebook | Website | Instagram Who's Shilamida Kupershteyn? Shilamida is a Licensed Acupuncturist, Best Selling Author, Speaker, and Spiritual Mentor. She went from being a broke single mom to a successful thriving inspiration. She changed her entire life practicing Gratitude and now teaches others to do the same through workshops, classes, acupuncture treatments and coaching. Rate and Review Us on iTunes If you've enjoyed this, or previous episodes, please rate us so that we can help more people make a shift in their lives! Subscribe to Your Shift Matters Podcast Don't Miss Another Episode! Subscribe to the podcast and receive these amazing gifts as a Big Thank You! Happiness Assessment and Planning Guide The Intuitive Business Building Blueprint 9 Strategies to Live a Joyful Life ... and a top secret gift for your eyes only ...

In this episode, Dr. Kody Au shares his amazing story of suffering a serious injury, becoming jobless and having to do some major soul searching to figure out what to do next!  His dream was to be a medical doctor so he started out becoming a nurse. One day, his desire to help people became a liability as a patient - much bigger than him - fell on him. He was seriously injured and couldn't work ...  his dreams were shattered. Until he heard the universe loud and clear and decided to face his fear, take a risk and try something new. Dr. Kody Au shares his struggles with fear and the deep soul searching he had to do to get to where he is today. He has taken some amazing risks  in life ... some that will astound you! Tune in to hear about his struggles, challenges and the lessons he learned along the way that enabled him to make the shift from jobless to joyful! How to Make a Big Shift in Your Life Everyone has thoughts of failure and stories in their minds that hinder their abilities to move forward. Fear is based on emotion and as long as it makes sense, we can push past that fear and know that opportunity is just on the other side of it. Remember, if you hit the challenge and turn back you will never see the opportunity on the other side that is waiting for you. Breakthrough your challenge, leave the fear behind and grow! Motivational Quote  How to Connect with Dr. Kody Au LinkedIn |  Facebook | Instagram | Website Who's Dr. Kody Au? Dr.Kody Au wants to live in a world where the ‘why’ of every physical injury is found, the true need of every client is uncovered, and individuals are empowered to take control of their injuries. Following an injury as a registered nurse, Kody obtained his Masters of Science in Exercise and Sports Sciences and a Doctor of Chiropractic graduating with Magna Cum Laude Honors. Kody offers a holistic approach incorporating valuable allopathic experience as a nurse, combined with conservative care treatments to aid individuals with understanding their conditions and empowering them to take control of their injuries and life. Rate and Review Us on iTunes If you've enjoyed this, or previous episodes, please rate us so that we can help more people make a shift in their lives! Subscribe to Your Shift Matters Podcast Don't Miss Another Episode! Subscribe to the podcast and receive these amazing gifts as a Big Thank You! Happiness Assessment and Planning Guide The Intuitive Business Building Blueprint 9 Strategies to Live a Joyful Life ... and a top secret gift for your eyes only ...

In this episode, Robyn McTague talks about growing up being very intuitive and having a sense of knowing that something big is about to happen that will change her life forever. That 'something' was being diagnosed with breast cancer, in spite of doctors telling her for six months that it wasn't cancer. Needless to say, she felt betrayed by the medical field! This news completely blind sided her and left her numb and in a haze for days. She went through her first surgery to find out that they didn't get it all. So just two weeks later she was in surgery again. Her recovery was long and she was on chemo for two years.  She talks about how devastating this experience was for her but, perhaps more importantly, she talks about the journey she took to heal herself physically, emotionally and spiritually.  The methods she used were very powerful and effective. Through the process she realized how much of her past she had buried, not fully processing the pain. She also had some powerful revelations that changed the way she approaches life today.  Tune in to hear how she worked through these tough times and how she made this shift from fearful to fabulous! How to Make a Big Shift in Your Life Be kind and gentle with yourself first of all. We don't learn compassion for ourselves in our society. It was a foreign concept for me. Think of a small child or a small animal, and tap into that feeling of compassion and then tune to that for yourself. Look at why you hold yourself to a higher standard than you do for others. Get help. Peer support is so powerful if that is available to you. If not, find resources that can help. If you don't click with one resource, find another until you find someone or something that does. Motivational Quote  How to Connect with Robyn McTague LinkedIn |  Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest Who's Robyn McTague? Robyn McTague is a Master Holistic Healer who helps adults and children increase their vibration and create a life of choice and freedom. And now a two time best selling author. Robyn has trained in a multitude of disciplines from psychology, business, energy and metaphysical healing systems and conflict resolution. She has experienced both breast cancer and Hepatitis C among other challenges in her life and has been able to heal and move forward. Her mission is to assist others in their healing journeys, in a safe, practical and gentle way. Rate and Review Us on iTunes If you've enjoyed this, or previous episodes, please rate us so that we can help more people make a shift in their lives! Subscribe to Your Shift Matters Podcast Don't Miss Another Episode! Subscribe to the podcast and receive these amazing gifts as a Big Thank You! Happiness Assessment and Planning Guide The Intuitive Business Building Blueprint 9 Strategies to Live a Joyful Life ... and a top secret gift for your eyes only ...

In this episode, Gene LaPierre talks about how his journey towards becoming a competitive ballroom dancer, opening his own dance studio and ultimately starting an amazing non-profit to help others!  Gene is dedicated to helping people with special needs, which is ironic because he talks about how we was afraid of kids with special needs when he was a little boy.  Now, he is committed to helping them enjoy life. He has seen how ballroom dancing can enhance lives of children and adults. Gene’s ability to ‘connect’ allows others, regardless of demographics, challenges, health issues, or special needs to feel joy; have a voice that wasn’t previously heard; and be valued as an equal as we should all be. He gives them opportunities to enjoy life through dance, touch and competitions.  He even talks about helping kids in wheel chairs learning how to do ballroom dancing. He even talks about a study that was published in the New England Journal of Medicine that revealed evidence that ballroom dancing can help patients with Alzheimer's. Tune in to hear how he went from being afraid of people with disabilities to being fully committed to helping them live their best lives!  If you're having trouble finding your groove, this is an episode you don't want to miss! How to Make a Big Shift in Your Life Start off small!  Don't let yourself get overwhelmed by trying to do too much, too soon!  Join local organizations like Chamber of Commerce and get involved in your community. Think about how you can help, even in a small way, and just do it! Say 'yes' to life. It will always lead to an opportunity you would not have had if you said 'no'. Motivational Quote  How to Connect with Gene LaPierre  Website (Donations appreciated!) |  Facebook | Twitter | Email Who's Gene LaPierre? Gene, a Professional Ballroom Dancer/Competitor; Studio Owner; Head of a University Ballroom Program; and Founder of a Non-profit, called Ballroom Dancing For A Better U, has seen how ballroom dancing can enhance lives of children and adults. Gene’s ability to ‘connect’ allows others, regardless of demographics, challenges, health issues, or special needs to feel joy; have a voice that wasn’t previously heard; and be valued as an equal as we should all be. For example, Gene’s palpable compassion instills trust resulting in improvements in cognitive, physical and social skills among those in geriatric communities or with varying special needs. Rate and Review Us on iTunes If you've enjoyed this, or previous episodes, please rate us so that we can help more people make a shift in their lives! Subscribe to Your Shift Matters Podcast Don't Miss Another Episode! Subscribe to the podcast and receive these amazing gifts as a Big Thank You! Happiness Assessment and Planning Guide The Intuitive Business Building Blueprint 9 Strategies to Live a Joyful Life ... and a top secret gift for your eyes only ...

In this episode, Bob Upson talks about his experiences as a firefighter for over 30 years and how this ultimately became too much for him. He talks about being on a call where 3 young children and their mother suffered their demise.  As well as another incident where a deceased driver reminded him of his sister-in-law. Experiences like this were the hard part of being in service of others as long as he was. Dealing with the drama and trauma, day in and day out, started to take a toll on him. He got to the point where he wasn't really enjoying it anymore and it was, in fact, dragging him down. He describes how he witnessed some of his firefighting buddies going into a dark downward spiral and knew if he didn't make a change, he might be next.  Ultimately, he decided to leave an environment that was corrosive to him. He says, 'I thoroughly enjoyed my career as a firefighter but I had reached a point where it was becoming corrosive to me. It was time to leave it to the next generation'! Tune in to hear how this manly firefighter type tells the world that he's actually an 'old fashioned romantic'. Also, hear how he wound up shifting from a career firefighter to an ordained minister!  Bob is quite the eclectic guy as he pursues his masters degree in pagan studies, marries people from all walks of life in amazing locations and continues to support the firefighting industry working in the sprinkler industry. How to Make a Big Shift in Your Life Take a step back. Take a look at where you are and where you've been. You've gotten past a lot to get where you are. If you don't like the direction you're headed in, you're the only person who can make the decision to change course. If the situation you find yourself in isn't where you want to be, know when to walk away and change your horizons. Motivational Quote  How to Connect Website | Facebook Who's Bob Upson? Bob Upson is known as ‘The Skeptical Pagan’ and is a lifelong student of world religions and mythology. He has been a minister since 1990 and has a special fondness for weddings between people of diverse religious traditions. His passions include traditional archery, Tang Soo Do, and the value of ritual in human understanding. Bob is a retired career firefighter now working in the fire sprinkler industry. He holds a Master of Science in Fire Protection Engineering and undergraduate degrees in psychology and fire science technology. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in pagan studies. Rate and Review Us on iTunes If you've enjoyed this, or previous episodes, please rate us so that we can help more people make a shift in their lives! Subscribe to Your Shift Matters Podcast! Don't Miss Another Episode! Subscribe to the podcast and receive these amazing gifts as a Big Thank You! Happiness Assessment and Planning Guide The Intuitive Business Building Blueprint 9 Strategies to Live a Joyful Life ... and a top secret gift for your eyes only ...

In this episode, Richard Braconi talks about his struggles being deep in debt, faced with divorce, separated from his daughter and feeling alone in the world. All of this hitting him while holding down a very stressful job as an undercover narcotics agent.  Tune in to hear how he made the enormous shift from a life full of struggle and challenge to living a life filled with unconditional love as a spiritual medium. Richard talks about how he finally got connected to his gifts as a medium, being able to detect medical problems with his clients, see the future and communicate with the 'other side'. He discusses the life lessons that he's learned along the way and how they turned his life upside down ... in an amazing positive way! He shares advice on how we can all tap into our intuition and connection with spirit so we can live a life free of unnecessary struggle. How to Make a Big Shift in Your Life Remember that whatever you put your faith in is what grows. If you can shift from a conscious, busy mind to peace, quietness, stillness and oneness you can tap into information and a feeling you've never had before.  The information we receive from spirit is always based on love and if you align with it unconditionally you will see amazing things happen in your life.  To be inspired with the answers we seek we need to demonstrate the courage to only trust the knowledge we spiritually sense is the truth and have a natural love for. Our mental thinking isn't capable of receiving higher wisdom and therefore it becomes confused if you turn to it for your guidance and wisdom. Motivational Quote  How to Connect Website | Facebook | Twitter Who's Richard Braconi? Richard Braconi is a retired Undercover Narcotics Detective, Criminal Investigations Detective and member of the Emergency Response Team. He is a self taught Spiritual Life Mentor, Spirit Medium and Medical Intuitive who hosts Spiritual Events, Workshops and Classes at 12 different locations in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Rate and Review Us on iTunes If you've enjoyed this, or previous episodes, please rate us so that we can help more people make a shift in their lives! Subscribe to Your Shift Matters Podcast Don't Miss Another Episode! Subscribe to the podcast and receive these amazing gifts as a Big Thank You! Happiness Assessment and Planning Guide The Intuitive Business Building Blueprint 9 Strategies to Live a Joyful Life ... and a top secret gift for your eyes only ...

In this episode I fly solo as I expose my underbelly to you in hopes of inspiring you to make a shift!   I talk about my 12 year journey struggling with guilt shame and surrender. It started at a time when I was totally grief stricken, drank too much and made a total ass of myself!   I talk about some mistakes that I had made ... quite the infraction, actually!  And how this had a profound effect on me longer term.  Unfortunately, I have been bound by the shackles of shame and guilt. So much so that I held myself in contempt for 12 long years. Tune in as I talk about the soul searching I had to do to discover what was really holding me back.  Why did I do this to myself for so many years?!  The revelations are raw and real and it is my hope that by sharing my experience, and the lessons I learned, that I can inspire you to look at your struggles through a different lens. A lens that allows you to empower yourself to own your brilliance! How to Make a Big Shift in Your Life  Let go of the low frequency emotions like guilt shame, anger, resentment, and grief because they affect you on all levels ... physically, spiritually, and mentally. Quotable Quote How to Connect Facebook | Website | Twitter | LinkedIn Who's Dana Zarcone? Dana Zarcone, known as ‘The Liberating Leadership Coach,’ is passionate about helping her clients live all-in and full-out, step into their power, and enjoy epic success in life and business. Following a successful twenty-four year corporate career, Dana earned her master’s degree in counseling. She works as a national certified counselor, certified Core Energetics practitioner, certified kinesiologist and leadership coach.  Dana is the founder of Your Shift Matters™ - a company that provides leadership training as well as individual and group coaching. She’s a coach, trainer, motivational speaker, international best-selling author, and host of The Your Shift Matters podcast. Rate and Review Us on iTunes If you've enjoyed this, or previous episodes, please rate us so that we can help more people make a shift in their lives! Subscribe to Your Shift Matters Podcast Don't Miss Another Episode! Subscribe to the podcast and receive these amazing gifts as a Big Thank You! Happiness Assessment and Planning Guide The Intuitive Business Building Blueprint 9 Strategies to Live a Joyful Life ... and a top secret gift for your eyes only ... Share this Episode

In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Fraser talks about her research about bullying and how shocked she was at how frequently teachers are bullying the students. She describes the long term effects bullying has on the brain and how it causes abnormalities that can be seen in an MRI. She goes on to say that a 'one-off yelling' at a child isn't abusive and won't cause long term damage. However, this isn't the case with chronic exposure to yelling, ignoring, name calling, negligence and put downs, just to mention a few. The good news is that the brain is fluid and can be repaired and damage can be reversed. Studies have shown that significant improvement can be made in just 21 days with the right tools and techniques.  "We can rehabilitate the brain just like we can repair a knee or broken bone." Jennifer Fraser is passionate about changing the system when it comes to bullying where hush money should no longer be the solution. To change the system we need to get to the root cause and that lies with the perpetrator. How to Make a Big Shift in Your Life Unjust systems, status quo is all about a war of attrition. They will use their power and control of timing to wear you down. It is vital to have a great deal of resistance to push back every time they try to ignore your concerns, drag out the timeline, treat you as if you are hysterical, act as if you are unworthy, intimidate you and threaten you. You must stay the course. Motivational Quote  How to Connect LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter Who's Jennifer Fraser? Dr. Jennifer Fraser is the designer of the R8 System that identifies bullying and abuse in organizations and then replaces them with a culture of empathy and compassion. By means of case studies, dynamic workshops, and evidence-based approaches, Fraser's R8 System takes schools, sports clubs and companies into the 21st Century. With a PhD in Comparative Literature, Fraser draws on positive psychology, neuroscience and a state of the art reporting system to ensure organizations are healthy and performing at their peak. Rate and Review Us on iTunes If you've enjoyed this, or previous episodes, please rate us so that we can help more people make a shift in their lives! Subscribe to Your Shift Matters Podcast Don't Miss Another Episode! Subscribe to the podcast and receive these amazing gifts as a Big Thank You! Happiness Assessment and Planning Guide The Intuitive Business Building Blueprint 9 Strategies to Live a Joyful Life ... and a top secret gift for your eyes only ...

Join Rala Brubaker on this episode of Your Shift Matters. In this episode she gets raw and real with me. Rala talks about having the perfect life, a great house, nice car, wonderful kids and yet she was still so unhappy she wanted to pack up and leave it all behind.  She talks about being in a loveless marriage, feeling mortified and doing nothing for years even though she wants to leave the whole world behind. She talks about wanting things to be different but not sure how to go about it. So she 'sat in it' for years, keeping so busy that she wouldn't have to deal with it.  Overtime, she felt a lot of resentment towards her youngest son ... even before he was even born! Eventually, she had to get really honest and make the hard decision to leave her marriage. How to Make a Big Shift in Your Life If you're a mother that feels trapped in some way, admit it if you have horrible, awful, negative, no-good, very bad feeling about being a mom. Then set out to find the golden nuggets in, around and about your children. Motivational Quote  How to Connect Website | Facebook | Twitter Who's Rala Brubaker? Rala is the founder of Live and Let Live and the creator of Joyful Adventures in Life Retreats and Coaching. Rala is a mother of three, an adventurous traveler, a planner, a little bit of a wild child and a social introvert! She believes everyone should live their lives fully, while allowing room for others to live the life intended for them. Through joyful adventures in life, she is currently in the process of creating her next big ‘JoyVenture’ in September of 2018 that will include pre and post group work with a joyful adventure in the middle. In addition, Rala has recently participated in a TEDX style speech and looks forward to sharing amazing conversations to encourage better dialog for everyone. Rate and Review Us on iTunes If you've enjoyed this, or previous episodes, please rate us so that we can help more people make a shift in their lives! Subscribe to Your Shift Matters Podcast Don't Miss Another Episode! Subscribe to the podcast and receive these amazing gifts as a Big Thank You! Happiness Assessment and Planning Guide The Intuitive Business Building Blueprint 9 Strategies to Live a Joyful Life ... and a top secret gift for your eyes only ...

In this episode, Coach Reed Maltbie talks with me about a very touchy subject - the impact the old coaching style of verbal abuse, humiliation, and teasing has on our kids. He talks about all of the research that he's discovered that confirms that the 'old school' style of coaching can actually cause brain damage and effect our kids psychologically longer term. He talks about how it's not only the coaching style, but parenting style that can have a life long effect our kids. In particular, how the words that we choose to use can How can we use words as an empowerment tool versus a destructive tool? Research indicates that for every 1 negative word it takes 5 positive to undo it.  Negative words have far more damaging effects than the positive ones. Coach Reed Maltbie explores the idea that it is impossible to multi task and talks about why.  He gives amazing scientific data that is profound, thought provoking and enlightening!  An episode worth listening to! He also talks about his chapter in the #1 best selling book series 'Your Shift Matters: Surviving to Thriving' and how he decided to climb his own personal Mount Everest! How to Make a Big Shift in Your Life Do whatever you feel you need to do to get through a painful situation. Most of all, grieve in your own time, at your own pace. Motivational Quote  How to Connect LinkedIn | Twitter Who's Coach Reed Maltbie? With master’s degrees in both sports psychology and early childhood education, Coach Reed works with youth coaches, helping them teach athletes how to excel beyond the game. Since the release of his 2015 TEDx talk ‘Echoes Beyond the Game’, he’s become a trusted educator, adviser and speaker to sports organizations all over the world. Coach Reed is a firm believer that youth sport’s ultimate role is to develop excellent people with valuable life skills and strong values. He’s had the honor of working with sports organizations ranging from grassroots to elite level, helping them become more effective at performance-based communication by building champion cultures, and creating warrior mindsets to succeed in and beyond the game. Rate and Review Us on iTunes If you've enjoyed this, or previous episodes, please rate us so that we can help more people make a shift in their lives! Subscribe to Your Shift Matters Podcast Don't Miss Another Episode! Subscribe to the podcast and receive these amazing gifts as a Big Thank You! Happiness Assessment and Planning Guide The Intuitive Business Building Blueprint 9 Strategies to Live a Joyful Life ... and a top secret gift for your eyes only ...

Eileen Jason gets raw and real as she explains what it was like losing her soulmate unexpectedly. She talks about her painful grieving process, how she coped and the journey she took to shift from a place of deep grief to tremendous gratitude! She talks about embarking on a spiritual journey that changed her life forever.  A journey that opened her to unlimited possibilities and a path of personal discovery, challenges and celebrations. Tune into this episode to learn more about Eileen Jason and her story. A story she shares in my book ... Your Shift Matters: Surviving to Thriving Her story is about her amazing journey of merely surviving after the death of her soulmate to completely thriving as a result of her personal journey of curiosity and courage. How to Make a Big Shift in Your Life Do whatever you feel you need to do to get through a painful situation. Most of all, grieve in your own time, at your own pace. Motivational Quote  How to Connect Website | LinkedIn Who's Eileen Jason PhD? Dr. Eileen Jason is an Organizational Psychologist and President/CEO of ARTA Consulting, LLC, a firm that provides consulting in leadership and employee motivation and satisfaction for business and individuals. Dr. Jason is also an AAGC Certified Grief Counselor. She is passionate about helping people interact with awareness – particularly in today’s seismic shifting world! After experiencing the cataclysmic movement of her own tectonic plate, Dr. Jason decided to help people who are undergoing shifts of their own. She is the research author of Factors Affecting Leadership Trust and currently hosts Corporate 911 – a talk show that addresses issues within the workplace. Rate and Review Us on iTunes If you've enjoyed this, or previous episodes, please rate us so that we can help more people make a shift in their lives! Subscribe to Your Shift Matters Podcast Don't Miss Another Episode! Subscribe to the podcast and receive these amazing gifts as a Big Thank You! Happiness Assessment and Planning Guide The Intuitive Business Building Blueprint 9 Strategies to Live a Joyful Life ... and a top secret gift for your eyes only ...

In this episode, Michelle Kopper talks about growing up with severe shyness but feeling the calling to perform.  She shares with us the painstaking journey of proving the the world and to herself that she could do it.  She describes being on stage to sing a song and becoming completely paralyzed with fear  - not able to sing a note! Ultimately she becomes a professional performer and teacher but realized she still had 'baggage' about being seen and heard.  She knew her calling was to be a performer and not being able to fulfill that calling at the time lead to her feeling as if she's failing God, spirit ... a higher power. She describes her downward spiral as she began to self medicate with drugs and alcohol as she fought deep feelings of being frightened, frustrated and discouraged. Tune in to hear how Michelle went from playing small to standing tall as an amazing performer, teacher and coach. How to Make a Big Shift in Your Life Give voice to your experience. Take responsibility. Stand in, step up and step into your calling. Motivational Quote  How to Connect Facebook | Twitter | Website | LinkedIn Who's Michelle Kopper? Michelle Kopper is a Voice, Video & Visibility Expert who helps, coaches, healers, authors, speakers & experts to Unlock The Power of Their Transformational Message to inspire their audience and make a Big Impact. Using her unique combination of performance craft, business & visibility expertise and decades as a yogi & energy healer, Michelle created the Powerful Presence Process and Intuitive Voice Freedom Technique to help shy, scared or uncertain voices heal their blocks and fears around being seen and heard. She helps you reclaim your divine right to self-express. Her down to earth approach has helped hundreds of “Expert-Preneurs” give voice to their big vision online, onstage and on-camera to grow their reach, fast-track their business and increase their income and influence. Own Your Message. Speak Your Truth. Create Your Life. Rate and Review Us on iTunes If you've enjoyed this, or previous episodes, please rate us so that we can help more people make a shift in their lives! Subscribe to Your Shift Matters Podcast Don't Miss Another Episode! Subscribe to the podcast and receive these amazing gifts as a Big Thank You! Happiness Assessment and Planning Guide The Intuitive Business Building Blueprint 9 Strategies to Live a Joyful Life ... and a top secret gift for your eyes only ...

In this episode, Christian Mickelsen talks about growing up on food stamps and relying on food from strangers later in life just to survive.  Christian gets raw and real as he talks about his experiences growing up feeling ashamed of his upbringing. He explores the feelings he had being bullied on the school bus, wearing outdated hand-me-down clothes and feeling as if he was a total outcast. Christian talks about his journey of self-discovery that ultimately changed everything and shifted him from living on food stamps to experiencing good fortune.  Tune in to hear how he made the shift and went on to be one of the most influential coaches in the world. How to Make a Big Shift in Your Life Realize that the inner potential is there you just have to take consistent action and decide to go for it.  90% of your transformation is the inner work that you do. Focus on that and your shift will happen! Motivational Quote How to Connect Facebook | Instagram | Website Who's Christian Mickelsen? Christian Mickelsen is one of the most influential coaches, healers, and business leaders in the world. His company has made the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in America 3 years in row. As a leading authority in personal development and personal coaching, he’s written the #1 bestselling book Get Clients Today along with several others, including his newest personal growth book published by Hay House Abundance Unleashed: Open Yourself to More Money, Love, Health and Happiness Now. He’s been featured in Forbes, Yahoo Finance and MSN. He lives in San Diego, California with his amazing wife and three super fun daughters. Get your free copy of Christian’s new book (just pay for shipping) at http://myabundancebook.com Rate and Review Us on iTunes If you've enjoyed this, or previous episodes, please rate us so that we can help more people make a shift in their lives! Subscribe to Your Shift Matters Podcast Don't Miss Another Episode! Subscribe to the podcast and receive these amazing gifts as a Big Thank You! Happiness Assessment and Planning Guide The Intuitive Business Building Blueprint 9 Strategies to Live a Joyful Life ... and a top secret gift for your eyes only ...