Small Changes Big Shifts

Vicki O'Grady is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor, author, and accomplished workshop presenter. She has worked in the fields of mental health, addictions, eating disorders and personal growth since the late 70's. Vicki has traveled throughout the United States and Israel presenting personal growth workshops and seminars. She is the former President and founder of Personal Power and Prosperity, a personal growth organization. In 2014, Vicki started the You Matter Compassion Project, which involves giving out YOU MATTER cards. Upward of 2 million have been given out by people in the US, Israel and other countries. Memorable Quotes: "We're all seeking through outside experiences and through other people to validate our specialness, our goodness. We're trying to feel that unconditional love from a person that gives our life meaning. And one of the things that I found is that we all seek things outside of ourselves to try and give us that, whether it's an addiction or a person or a job or exercise." "People say you can't love other people until you love yourself. And I don't believe that's true. I know that I loved and gave love before I loved myself. But the difference was when I really did love myself, I trusted your love." "I don't want to be a person who causes harm in the world. I want to be a person who does kind acts. And I want to make this distinction because I think it's really important. I still think mean thoughts. I still shook my fist at somebody who pulled out in front of me yesterday. Twice. I still think these things, but I don't give myself permission to act on them. That's the difference today." What You'll Learn: The importance of telling other people that they matter and how to love others in spite of your own healing journey. This Episode Includes: How Vicki started the You Matter movement by writing signs to show people while in her car. Signs like "sorry" and "your tail lights are off" turned into a sign that said, "You Matter." Different reasons why people need to hear that they matter. The "feel-good" hormones like serotonin and dopamine are released when we create connections with others. Telling people they matter is a great way to build connections and spread kindness. The origins of the You Matter Marathon movement. A lot of people grow up not realizing how special they are. They look for meaning in other things that are not fulfilling. When people feel like they matter, they stop looking for validation from outside sources. We don't have to be perfect to be kind, we simply have to refuse to act on mean impulses and choose kindness instead. Three Takeaways From Today's Episode: Choose one person today and tell them, "Hey, you matter." Identify one act of kindness you can perform, either for yourself or someone else. Comfort, connection and compassion are vital to our growth and happiness, and all need to come from an outside source. Mentioned In The Episode: Citywide Facilities Solutions Kindness Campaign You Matter Marathon You Matter Compassion Project Getting the Love You Want by Harville Hendrix Baby Got Back by Sir Mix-a-lot Make You Feel My Love by Adele Connect: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter YouTube

Linda Cohen is known as the Kindness Catalyst. She has been a nationally recognized kindness expert and professional speaker for over a decade. Linda works with a wide variety of businesses and associations on the ROI of Kindness. She is the author of two books. Her first book is called, "1,000 Mitzvahs: How Small Acts of Kindness Can Heal, Inspire and Change Your Life." Her new book is called, "The Economy of Kindness: How Kindness Transforms Your Bottom Line," and will be published in October 2021. She lives in Oregon with her husband of 28 years. They have two spirited young adult children and two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Ginger and Remy. She loves practicing yoga and meditation and will never pass up a good cup of Earl Grey tea! Memorable Quotes: "If you see what needs to be repaired and how to repair it, then you have found a piece of the world that God has left for you to complete. But if you only see what is wrong and what is ugly in the world, then it is you yourself that needs repair." - Rabbi Menachem Schneerson "When you're full you can give from your overflow and you're not continually depleting yourself." "Let's get back to putting our arms around each other, no matter who we are." What You'll Learn: How to create a culture of kindness in your organization and methods to give and receive kindness in your own life. This Episode Includes: Kindness is happening every day, everywhere. People were reaching out and supporting each other during the first part of the pandemic. Let's get back to that. Focusing on kindness has amazing benefits physically. When an organization can focus on kindness, they are helping their employees in more ways than one. When a company has a culture of kindness it affects the reputation of the company. Keeping and retaining good employees is another measure of a culture of kindness. Managers are the leaders who can help create that culture of kindness. Kindness is an inside and outside job. There are ways you can be kind to yourself, which then helps you be kind to others. If you want to see more kindness in the world, make sure your media diet is limited. The size of the kindness isn't that important, it could be small. There is a ripple effect when one person is kind to another. Giving and receiving kindness are both important. Be open to receiving kindness and allow others to be the giver. Three Takeaways From Today's Episode: Add a gratitude practice by taking a moment to think about what you are grateful for each day and add it to your morning or evening routine. There's a lot we can't control, but we can always control how we react. You don't have to have a certain job title to be a kindness catalyst. Mentioned In The Episode: Advent Health Community America Credit Union City Wide Maintenance Kindness Campaign Finding Your Tribe Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield Simple Abundance Pocketful of Miracles The Economy of Kindness: How Kindness Transforms Your Bottom Line Virtual Book Event Today Wednesday, October 20th at 3pm PST on Zoom Meeting ID: 704 838 6202 Passcode: MITZVAH Connect: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter YouTube

City Wide is the largest management company in the building maintenance industry, facilitating janitorial and more than 20 additional maintenance services for every client. They do more than just manage maintenance services for commercial facilities, they pride themselves on being a partner that helps you save time and solve problems! We spoke with three members of the City Wide Team: Jeff Oddo, the CEO and owner of City Wide Facility Solutions and City Wide Franchise. Lisa Greco, the director of People and Culture at City Wide Facility Solutions. Tom Bridgeforth, a present owner of a City Wide Facility Solutions franchise in central New Jersey. Memorable Quotes: "And for me, Michelle, the ripple is all about kindness, treating others like they matter. It's like treating people like someone else's precious child, someone that deserves respect, and is worthy of love and kindness." - Jeff Oddo "Whether that's walking the halls, whether that's bringing in new talent, whether that's enriching the lives of the employees that I work with each and every day, I would hope that each and all of those little small interactions and actions really add up at the end of the day to something meaningful for each and every employee that works at City Wide." - Lisa Greco "There's a kindness to yourself. Self-care. It's hard to give to others when your bucket is empty." - Dr. Michelle Robin "We've got to make time for our families and to spend more time together, because again, the pandemic made that point to us." - Tom Bridgeforth What You'll Learn: Personal stories on kindness and how to create the ripple effect from one small act of kindness. This Episode Includes: The legacy left by Jeff's father on City Wide employees from his one small act of kindness each day. How the people in Jeff's life have cultivated a desire in him to spread kindness. Strategies for creating small acts of kindness within one's own family. The importance of making time for yourself and your family. Three individual's different reasons and motivations behind kindness. Motivation and inspiration to start implementing small acts of kindness in your own community. Tom Bridgeforth's moving story about his daughter's brain tumor and how his community stepped in to care for his family. Real life examples of how we can all be kinder to each other. Three Takeaways From Today's Episode: Kindness creates a ripple effect so try and do one small act of kindness for someone else today. Practice thinking of other people as human beings, as if they were part of your family, rather than as a means to an end. Don't be scared to receive kindness from others. Mentioned In The Episode: Many of you know we have a serious mental health crisis happening this year because of the pandemic and creating a ripple of kindness has the power to change that. Small Changes Big Shifts and City Wide Facilities Solutions are launching a 31-day Kindness Campaign on October 14th, so we're inviting all of our listeners to go sign-up for free so we can all take part in this movement. Visit https://www.smallchangesbigshifts.com/kindness/ to join us! Connect: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter YouTube

Edie Varley is a speaker, advisor, educator and the founder of The Varley Group which focuses on developing the skills of Emotional Intelligence to transform human potential into constructive contribution. From the boiler room to the board room, Edie helps people find the meaning in their work and the value in their contribution. Her work has benefited individuals and corporations – from privately held to Fortune 500 alike. Prior to founding The Varley Group in 2000, she served for 25 years in the business of chemical manufacturing where she started in sales and ultimately led the company as CEO and owner. During her tenure, Edie helped people find the meaning in their work and as CEO led the company to double-digit net operating profit. Memorable Quotes: "When we change the way we look at things, the things we look at change." "Think about the way you're speaking because words create worlds." "You're hard wired with gifts that you think everybody has, but they're really gifts unique to you." "When you're aware you're halfway there." "Community is people and that's what we need. But you start with a community of one, loving and liking yourself so you can give yourself away to others." What You'll Learn: How to use self-awareness to find your life's purpose and build stronger relationships with those in your community. This Episode Includes: Emotional intelligence is being intelligent about YOUR emotions. Emotional intelligence is the one set of skills we can actually develop by creating new neural pathways. Resilience is a choice and acquired skill, and so is emotional intelligence. You can practice emotional intelligence because you've chosen a life of abundance. You have to love and like yourself first. You can be alone and not lonely when you love and like yourself. Increasing your self-awareness helps you identify your purpose in life and better understand your emotions. Even if you're feeling isolated, think about the gifts you bring that add value to the world, your own world, and those around you. One of the best ways to get out of loneliness is by helping someone else in their need. There are three universal questions we all ask at various times in our lives - identity, importance, and impact. Start by answering those three questions in an effort to understand your strengths, what you value most in life, and in what environment you best perform. Don't leave the house without a smile. There are so many ways you can start to establish your purpose in living. Don't get caught up in the next ten years, start today. Three Takeaways From Today's Episode: Find your purpose by starting small. For example, think about it today in this moment rather than for the next ten years. Consider introducing the individuals on your Wheel of Support to each other and strengthening your community by being a relational leader. Use phrases like "I want to" or "I get to" rather than "I have to" to change the way you view the world. Mentioned In The Episode: Wheel of Support Kindness Campaign Emotional Intelligence 2.0 What the World Needs Now Is Love by Jackie DeShannon Connect: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter YouTube

Dr. Sheila Robinson is the owner and publisher of Diversity Women Media. She is a keynote speaker on leadership, entrepreneurship, and diversity and inclusion. She's written two books "Lead by Example: An Insider's Look at How to Successfully Lead in Corporate America and Entrepreneurship" and "Your Toolkit for Success: The Professional Woman's Guide for Advancing to the C-Suite." Dr. Robinson mentors women in business and trains companies on how to transform their culture around equity and belonging. She is no stranger to adversity and has overcome many career challenges. As a result of her journey, she found her passion to help other business leaders achieve leadership success in their careers. She's turned her personal achievements into a means of giving back to the community. Memorable Quotes: "What people say or do is a reflection of who they are and what I say and do is a reflection of who I am." "Freedom is when your mind, body, and spirit don't get in the way." "We are only as great as the least among us." "Always choose people that are better than you. Always choose people that challenge you and are smarter than you. Always be the student." - Sandra Bullock What You'll Learn: How to manage relationships with others in the workplace and community and how to build a more diverse tribe. This Episode Includes: Robinson teaches that mindset helps you overcome adversities. Building intentional relationships involves finding like-minded people who will lift you up and amplify you where you are. Setting boundaries around relationships that are not mutually beneficial is important for personal growth and health. Managing relationships is a part of life. Empathy for others helps you communicate and respond in any situation. Define what success means for you and make sure it doesn't include your job title. Everyone is diverse. Incorporating the principles of inclusiveness allows everyone to reach their full potential helps us all. An authentic way to build a more diverse tribe is to make sure you do it where you feel comfortable. There may be a time where you can not control loneliness, like the pandemic, and you must learn how to be okay being alone. Three Takeaways From Today's Episode: Invite one person to lunch this week and get to know them on a personal level. Consider joining an organization, club, or association that includes a diverse range of people. If you are lonely, find a trusted confidant or healthcare provider who can help you learn how to not feel alone when you are by yourself. Mentioned In The Episode: Wheel of Support Redefining your DIET: Transform how you look, feel, and perform (Sheila's new book) Different by Micah Tyler Your Wellness Connection Connect: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter YouTube

Qiana Thomason has dedicated her career to the improvement of health and wellbeing across the region. As the CEO of Health Forward, she focuses on communities over-represented in health injustice and those living in marginalized conditions. While Qiana has an impressive career repertoire, it's her health journey that is the highlight of her story. After years of suffering from intense skin issues, self-isolation, and joint and gut pain, Qiana found the answer. It took stepping away from conventional medicine and discovering the root cause of her symptoms through a functional approach. The problem? An overgrowth of Candida albicans in her gut created an autoimmune response in the rest of her body. Through listening to her body, building relationships with her healthcare providers, and relentlessly pursuing wellbeing Qiana was able to find healing. Memorable Quotes: "There's the food you get through what you eat, and the food you put on your body, and the food you put in your mind and your soul." "I've always eaten healthy, I eat well. She goes, according to whom? That's when it clicked. My body is the source of truth." "Slow down, check on your people, and check-in with yourself." "God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved." Psalm 46:5 "Keep your head above the crowd." What You'll Learn: Why you should listen to your body to pursue optimal health & the importance of food and relationships to that journey. This Episode Includes: Well-being is critical to our ability to create connections with others. Well-being starts by listening to your own body first. A nutritarian is someone who focuses on nutrition and how your personal body experiences it. The difference between conventional food advice and a functional medicine perspective. Qiana's health crisis with skin, joint, and gut pain and how she overcame those symptoms by addressing the root cause. Poor health causes you to self-isolate and can lead to anxiety and depression. You can't be your best self and live out your purpose when you don't feel well. Listening to the people who are speaking into your life is critical to finding healing. It's important to find a practitioner with cultural proximity and form relationships with your medical providers. The inequality created by an insurance model that doesn't pay for functional medicine. How to be present and intentional in order to form connections that support mental health and overall wellbeing. Living Vitality and the upcoming LIV Conference Oct. 1st on Empowering Women. Three Takeaways From Today's Episode: Create margin in your life by taking time to slow down and practice self-care. For example, invest in intentional conversations that bring you joy. Consider what you can do to listen to yourself more and what it is that your body is telling you. Think of three ways you can pursue greater wellbeing and put your health first this week. Mentioned In The Episode: "People need People" by Maddie & Tae Big Shifts Foundation Small Changes Big Shifts "Out of the Rat Race: A Practical Guide to Taking Control of Your Time" By Susan Gregory Advent Health Living Vitality Liv Conference HealthForward Connect: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter YouTube

Dr. Carolina is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in both Adult and Geriatric Psychiatry. She owns an outpatient clinic located in Prairie Village, Kansas and is the co-founder of the Healthy Aging Revolution. Her goal is to promote the mental health of adult and elderly patients by providing psychotherapy, medication management, and diagnostic evaluation for different disorders. Dr. Carolina works with patients to assess and understand the biological, psychological, personal, and social aspects of their symptoms. She also takes into account their character traits, life experiences, and behavioral patterns, to suggest an appropriate treatment. She was born and raised in Bogotá, Colombia, and is fluent in both English and Spanish - and is raising two bilingual children! Dr. Carolina is happily settled in the Midwest and loves helping people pursue successful and healthy aging. Memorable Quotes: "I enjoy talking with very old people, they have come before us on a road by which we too may have to travel and I think we would do well to learn from them what it is like." - Socrates, Plato's The Republic. "We have to give our older population that place that they deserve and where they can be a very instrumental part of society." "When people have more time to be still, they see the world differently." "Live your life with seeds of curiosity." What You'll Learn: The importance of intergenerational relationships and how to pursue connection with those in the senior population. This Episode Includes: The underlying reason people seek psychiatric help is because they are starving for connection. Connection is just as, if not more important than, the medical side of care. People need to be heard and supported to achieve wellbeing. The older population has wisdom and life experiences that can be shared with others. The challenges of the past year and a half have highlighted just how important it is to feel connected and supported. This prevailing loneliness, that was significant before the pandemic and is magnified now, has caused cognitive problems in the older population. Ex. memory loss, loss of sense of purpose, etc. There is hope to regain what was lost through reconnecting with others. Ways to pursue connection with the older population. A brief discussion on how the Hispanic community has faced the pandemic. Three Takeaways From Today's Episode: Pursue intergenerational relationships by reaching out to the senior community and your senior family members! Send a plant, go for a walk outdoors, or plan a zoom call with one person who is part of the senior population. Consider getting a pet to help build a sense of purpose and belonging! Mentioned In The Episode: Aging well by George Vaillant. The Healthy Aging Brain by Louis Cozzolino. Women Rowing North by Mary Pipher. Aging with Grace by David Snowdon. Color Esperanza (The color of Hope) by Diego Torres Lost Connections by Johaan Hari Michael W. Smith - Friends Wellness on a Shoestring Wheel of Support Connect: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter YouTube

Carron Montgomery is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Play Therapist and Level II trainer in EMDR. She utilizes a client centered approach that includes the importance of collaborating with each client's team of professional and primary caregivers. Carron is passionate about serving youth. She believes that building connections starts with being present. Nine years ago, Carron and two other women started a private practice with the hope to build connections in their community. Their practice, Aster Counseling, specializes in treating anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, and grief and loss. At the beginning of her career, she worked for two nonprofits; the first specializing in sexual abuse and the second working with low-income families and trauma. She currently treats ages four and up and often utilizes family therapy and parental support sessions. Carron is also a presenter for churches, schools and various organizations. She began presenting at the beginning of the pandemic, as she saw a huge need that was not being addressed. She trains local school counselors and recently began writing to provide additional resources to the community. Memorable Quotes: "Life doesn't count for much unless you're willing to do your small part to leave our children – all of our children – a better world. Even if it's difficult. Even if the work seems great. Even if we don't get very far in our lifetime." - Barack Obama "Be the calm." - Dr. Michelle Robin "Hearts that beat to the tune of kindness can change the rhythm of the world." - CJ Peterson "As children develop their brains, they mirror their parents' brains, in other words the parents' growth and development, or lack of those, impacts the child's brain. As parent's become more aware and emotionally healthy their children reap the rewards and move towards health as well, or they don't." - Daniel J. Siegel What You'll Learn: The most important way a parent can support and build connections with their child. This Episode Includes: The mental health crisis and loneliness among our youth. Kids are lonely even when they are with other people because the emotional current of the world is being felt. Co-regulators and the need to start teaching parents and adults how to calm themselves in order to be a presence for an upset child. To become a co-regulator you need to "catch the calm." Tone and rhythm are more important than the words themselves. Catch the calm. Bring the calm. Be the calm. Patients need to have a connection with their therapist and if they don't it's okay to find another one. People can develop healthier connections by learning how the brain works. Connections allow kids to develop "post traumatic wisdom," which is their ability to grow or to be stunted. Our thoughts equal who we are and our thoughts equal the data we collect. When we are alone and isolated the only data we are collecting is coming from social media and media outlets. The misconception society tells about independence and success is that you can do it all alone, that you don't need connections. Kids feel like they are not supposed to ask for help. It's important for adults to help them see that they CAN ask for help. Happiness is a feeling that can come and go, it's not a destination. Use the pandemic to challenge the way you go through life - look for ways to build more connections with others. In order to heal yourself, you have to heal your heart. Three Takeaways From Today's Episode: Use the pandemic to challenge yourself to think about the pace you're going. Ask yourself if it matches your core values or is it because it's what the world is telling you? Use the pandemic to develop post-traumatic wisdom. Teachers need to make themselves open and approachable, making a connection possible, and normalizing the idea of asking for help. Parents need to put their phone in another room for ten minutes and give their children undivided attention to show them what it's like to be in a real relationship and help them figure out who they are, not who you want them to be. Mentioned In The Episode: The Wheel of Support 21 Days to Build Your Tribe Program The Hoffman Process Advent Health Big Shifts Foundation Community America Credit Union Kindness Campaign What Happened To You? By Bruce Perry, M.D, Ph.D and Oprah Winfrey The Boy, the mole, the fox and the Horse by Charlie a Mackesy Superpowered: Transform Anxiety into Courage, Confidence, and Resilience by Renee Jain and Dr. Shefali Tasbery. "Badass Woman" song by Meghan Traino "I Look to You" song by Whitney Houston Connect: https://www.astercounseling.org/ LinkedIn Facebook Upcoming book: "The Invisible Riptide: A Kid's Journey to Navigating the Emotional Current of the World," by Carron Montgomery, MSCP, LPC, RPT and illustrated by David Gentile. COMING SOON!

This week is the official launch of our new mini-series on loneliness and finding your tribe. Dr. Michelle Robin talks to Audrey Robin, her niece and newest member of the Small Changes Big Shifts team, to introduce the series. Audrey Robin is a holistic health copywriter who writes online content for functional medicine practitioners and health coaches. In this episode, Audrey turns the conversation around and interviews Dr. Robin about finding her tribe and building connections in a society fraught with loneliness. Memorable Quotes: "Hug yourself first, hug your faith, hug your family, hug your friends, hug your flag, hug your failures, hug your fears, hug your future, hug your firsts, hug your finals." – Dr. Michelle Robin "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." - Psalm 46:1 "Don't give up and you're going to have to put yourself out there. Don't expect to sit at home checked out with Netflix and build your tribe." – Dr. Michelle Robin What You'll Learn: How to enrich your life using our Wheel of Support Worksheet and build more authentic relationships. This Episode Includes: The mental health crisis affecting young people today. The rising anxiety and depression numbers, which are correlated to our lack of connection with each other – and it started long before the pandemic. How the Wheel of Support can help you navigate building your tribe and resilience. The inspiration behind this new series. Why caring for your Psychospiritual Quadrant will improve your mental health. Why self-care is self-love. Michelle's passion to help our community and world overcome loneliness and depression – and tools and resources she suggests. The importance of realizing we were created for connection - no one goes alone. How you must see value in yourself before you can create your tribe, realize the gifts you have to offer the world, and invest in those lifetime relationships. Michelle looks back at her life and reflects how you can often see the people who have supported you all along. Homework for listeners: Complete the Wheel of Support Worksheet, then write a note to everyone on your wheel to let them know they matter to you. Three Takeaways from Today's Episode: Millennials and Gen Z are most struggling with a mental health crisis exacerbated by lost connection and lack of self-love. Authentic relationships turn into lifetime relationships. Four steps to building lifetime relationships: Show up with a servant's heart, be a go-giver, meet people one-on-one, and celebrate each other. Mentioned in the Episode: Your Wellness Connection Download the Wheel of Support Worksheet Your download will begin automatically after clicking the link. 40 Days of Gratitude Series on Facebook Live The E Factor: Engage, Energize, Enrich book by Dr. Michelle Robin The Hoffman Process Strengthsfinder, Enneagram, Kolbe Test, Predictive Index Just Be Held song by Casting Crown

Jen Ciszewski is a functional medicine practitioner, lactation consultant, nature lovin', birth doula, yoga teacher & family nurse practitioner student. She is also an entrepreneur who has set out to change the way we live with chronic symptoms and overall poor quality of life due to the foods, thoughts, and habits we consume daily. Her very own struggle with autoimmune disease led her to rock bottom physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. For a period of months in her mid-twenties she was couch-ridden and unable to continue in her career as a nurse. It was at this low that she learned the information and habits that would change her life and create the launch pad for her current success. A few short years later and she is now healing, inspiring, and leading others to improve their health - to then elevate their entire life!!! She is the owner of Inspire Health by Jen LLC, and author of the Midday Pigeon blog. Join Dr. Michelle and Jen in Part 2 as they talk about: Her step by step process with helping people through functional medicine. Why symptoms are your best biomarkers and why you can trust what they're telling you when you begin your healing process. Common health symptoms that people have that they don't know they should be dialing into. Struggles she faced when she began her wellness journey and why being lonely was the biggest obstacle. Her non negotiables for building a healthy lifestyle and why nutrition is No. 1. Why juicing has been a huge part of her Chemical Quadrant focus. What energy medicine is and how it plays into our healing journeys. Daily GPA emotional practices she does to help raise her spirituality with (G)ratitude, (P)rayer, and (A)ffirmations. Why sometimes you have to let go of what is not working even if you don't know what the next step is yet. The power of trusting that you are right where you need to be on your wellness journey. How she found her wellness tribe and why it has been a huge part of her healing process. Why she recommends tuning into your body's natural intuition and how you can do exactly that. Mentioned In This Episode Jen Ciszewski KC Women's Ministry Inspire Health by Jen LLC Midday Pigeon blog Lost Connections: Why You're Depressed and How to Find Hope by Johann Hari Zen Donkey Farms I Heard God Laugh: A Practical Guide to Life's Essential Daily Habit by Matthew Kelly Wellness On A Shoestring by Dr. Michelle Robin SCBS Sleep Campaign Your Wellness Connection SCBS 40 Days of Gratitude SCBS 31-Day Kindness Campaign Big Shifts Foundation CommunityAmerica Credit Union AdventHealth Connect via: Facebook Instagram

Jen Ciszewski is a functional medicine practitioner, lactation consultant, nature lovin', birth doula, yoga teacher & family nurse practitioner student. She is also an entrepreneur who has set out to change the way we live with chronic symptoms and overall poor quality of life due to the foods, thoughts, and habits we consume daily. Her very own struggle with autoimmune disease led her to rock bottom physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. For a period of months in her mid-twenties she was couch-ridden and unable to continue in her career as a nurse. It was at this low that she learned the information and habits that would change her life and create the launch pad for her current success. A few short years later and she is now healing, inspiring, and leading others to improve their health - to then elevate their entire life!!! She is owner of Inspire Health by Jen LLC and author of the Midday Pigeon blog. Join Dr. Michelle and Jen in Part 1 as they talk about: Jen's career and how she shifted it when she discovered she had an autoimmune disease with thyroid complications. How her autoimmune disease took over and impacted her mental wellbeing. Why many people with autoimmune disease are told that their body is broken but Jen doesn't believe this is the case. The gradual downhill in her health until it all of a sudden became worse in a short period of time. Common conditions and root causes of autoimmune disease. The options her doctor told her the first time she met with someone and why it didn't sit well with her. How her autoimmune disease sparked her interest in functional medicine to help people treat the root cause of chronic conditions. Why she believes her experience with epstein barr virus led to worse health conditions over the years. What she looks out for when treating people: pathogens, toxins, and nutrient deficiencies. Why we are all here on Earth for a purpose and how you can uncover your gifts and passion to be aligned with your soul. What intuition means and how you can begin to dial into it more each day. Why sometimes our purpose isn't aligned with our paycheck but our income allows us to live it out. Mentioned In This Episode Jen Ciszewski KC Women's Ministry Inspire Health by Jen LLC Midday Pigeon blog Barbara De Angelis Wellness On A Shoestring by Dr. Michelle Robin SCBS Sleep Campaign Your Wellness Connection SCBS 40 Days of Gratitude SCBS 31-Day Kindness Campaign Big Shifts Foundation CommunityAmerica Credit Union AdventHealth Connect via: Facebook Instagram

Dr. Elizabeth Rodgers is a graduate of the Disparities Leadership Program at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. She is also an alumna of the University of Pittsburgh where she received a Doctorate in epidemiology with a focus on understanding barriers associated with chronic disease and disability prevention. She is an expert in custom holistic health services with one-of-a-kind expertise in chronic diseases, disability prevention, and healthy aging. Between her extensive education and own experience struggling to overcome chronic health issues of 30 years, she is passionate about customized holistic healthcare that addresses root causes of pain, not just the symptoms. Join Dr. Michelle and Dr. Elizabeth Rodgers in Part 2 as they talk about: Elizabeth Rodgers| Healthy Transformation with the Heart Her own health struggles when she was 18 years old and what lifestyle changes she wished she had made growing up. How we can truly tune in and listen to what our body and mind need to heal chronic issues. The different energetic vibrations we experience in our emotions, thoughts, and feelings every day. Why there's so much more to shifting our lives for greater health than just focusing on behavior change. The fact that many weight loss studies focused on behavior change find that maintenance was the core issue people faced. Why she teaches her clients to focus on living a life where their health goals have already been met. How to reprogram our subconscious minds for greater mindset shifts. What steps you can take now to improve your health today. Why you don't have to do everything people like Dr. Michelle or Dr. Elizabeth share but just take what you need and leave the rest. The fact that not all physical illnesses actually have physical root causes; they could be emotional or mental as well. Elizabeth's non-negotiables for staying healthy. Why she recommends drinking lemon water with a metal straw first thing in the morning if it is right for your body. Mentioned In This Episode Episode 333 – Dr. Elizabeth Rodgers Elizabeth Rodgers Healthy Transformation with the Heart Wellness On A Shoestring by Dr. Michelle Robin SCBS Sleep Campaign Your Wellness Connection SCBS 40 Days of Gratitude SCBS 31-Day Kindness Campaign Big Shifts Foundation CommunityAmerica Credit Union AdventHealth Connect with Dr. Elizabeth Rodgers via: Instagram Women's Wellness Collective on Facebook

Dr. Elizabeth Rodgers is a graduate of the Disparities Leadership Program at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. She is also an alumna of the University of Pittsburgh where she received a Doctorate in epidemiology with a focus on understanding barriers associated with chronic disease and disability prevention. She is an expert in custom holistic health services with one-of-a-kind expertise in chronic diseases, disability prevention, and healthy aging. Between her extensive education and own experience struggling to overcome chronic health issues of 30 years, she is passionate about customized holistic healthcare that addresses root causes of pain, not just the symptoms. Join Dr. Michelle and Dr. Elizabeth Rodgers in Part 1 as they talk about: Elizabeth Rodgers| Healthy Transformation with the Heart What an epidemiologist is and her role in helping people during their wellness journeys. How she helps people get to the root cause of their health problems. What many epidemiologists focus on including community health, cancer, virology, longevity, and chronic illness. Her tragic experience going into septic shock from internal bleeding during a routine surgery, surviving death, and shifting her focus on life. Michelle's mission to help adolescents, especially young adults get on a path to whole person health for the rest of their lives. Why Elizabeth believes she developed kidney stones at the young age of 23 years old and as a woman due to her lifestyle habits as a child into adulthood. The impact that chronic dehydration and a diet high in protein can have in contributing to the formation of kidney stones. How her over the top work ethic and lack of a healthy social support group impacted her wellbeing as an undergrad and graduate student. Her PTSD after her kidney stone surgery and how it took her many years to fully heal that trauma emotionally and mentally. Common poor health trends she is seeing and why it isn't just physical or emotional symptoms but a combination. The negative impact of mainstream medicine and how it has stripped people of hope with all of the trauma they have experienced from it. Mentioned In This Episode Elizabeth Rodgers Healthy Transformation with the Heart Wellness On A Shoestring by Dr. Michelle Robin SCBS Sleep Campaign Your Wellness Connection SCBS 40 Days of Gratitude SCBS 31-Day Kindness Campaign Big Shifts Foundation CommunityAmerica Credit Union AdventHealth Connect with Dr. Elizabeth Rodgers via: Instagram Women's Wellness Collective on Facebook

PR and Social Media Director at Hallmark Cards, JiaoJiao Shen, joins Dr. Michelle Robin to discuss freedom and the power of connection. Join Dr. Michelle and JiaoJiao as they talk about: What it is like for JiaoJiao being a Chinese immigrant in the USA with two biracial children. Her thoughts on freedom especially with both children having been born on July 4, three years apart. Unpacking the discrimination and increase in hate we have seen in our communities over the last couple of years. Thoughts on Asian food and why we see people either love it or hate and discriminate against it. What people can do better to help support all races in their community. The continuous journey we're all on towards anti-racism and how we can keep learning and improving. What difference we can make in the media and Hollywood by demanding more diverse content. Asian role models JiaoJiao had growing up and why she's excited to see more representation in her children's TV shows and movies. Mentioned In This Episode Both My Kids Were Born on the Fourth of July, but Are They Really Free? Stop AAPI Hate Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning by Cathy Park Hong Asian Americans | PBS Wellness On A Shoestring by Dr. Michelle Robin SCBS Sleep Campaign Your Wellness Connection SCBS 40 Days of Gratitude SCBS 31-Day Kindness Campaign Big Shifts Foundation CommunityAmerica Credit Union AdventHealth Connect with JiaoJiao Shen via: LinkedIn Twitter

Sentenced to sixty-five years in a Texas prison, Damon West once had it all. Damon West, M.S. Criminal Justice, is a college professor, nationally known keynote speaker and best-selling author (with best-selling author and motivational speaker Jon Gordon) of The Coffee Bean: A Simple Lesson to Create Positive Change. His first book and autobiography, The Change Agent: How a Former College QB Sentenced to Life in Prison Transformed His World, was published just three years after his release from a Texas maximum-security prison. Join Dr. Michelle and Damon as they talk about: Damon's background story and his health journey of letting go of addiction for greater wellbeing. Why the world is a pot of boiling water and you have three choices: be a carrot, be an egg, or be a coffee bean and why you should choose to be a coffee bean. His childhood and the impact of being sexually abused by his babysitter. Takeaways Damon took away from his experience with drugs and going to prison for it. Damon and his wife, Kendell's foundation, Be A Coffee Bean. The impact of COVID-19 on Damon's career as a speaker and how he had to work through the struggles of events being canceled. Why Damon began to give free presentations during the pandemic to give back to others. The differences between racism and prejudice plus what change we can make happen. Why Damon and his wife, Kendall, launched the program, Mister Coffee Bean, to help people get back on their feet after prison and teach in schools. How their program, Coffee Bean CARES, is financially helping incarcerated parents provide for their children's extracurricular activities. Mentioned In This Episode 216 – Damon West The Coffee Bean by Damon West and Jon Gordon 185 – Jon Gordon Be A Coffee Bean Foundation Mister Coffee Bean Dabo's All In Team Foundation Call Me Mister Episode 329 - Alana Muller and Johnny Waller Coffee Bean CARES Wellness On A Shoestring by Dr. Michelle Robin SCBS Sleep Campaign Your Wellness Connection SCBS 40 Days of Gratitude SCBS 31-Day Kindness Campaign Big Shifts Foundation CommunityAmerica Credit Union AdventHealth Connect with Damon via: Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube

About Bellatore Recovery The Bellatore Recovery philosophy is grounded in connection. Their founders are all native Kansans, connected as personal friends and colleagues for over 15 years. Throughout their years treating eating disorders, they've consistently seen that building truthful connections with your own courage, your own beauty, and your own people lets you: Make peace with yourself Tap into your true unique strengths Find lasting recovery from eating disorders About Brooke Wesley Brooke's desire to help individuals struggling with and recovering from eating disorders began shortly after she recovered from her own eating disorder. Today, she runs her own private counseling practice for adolescents, adult women, and families. She has been in the field of social work for over 20 years, having started as a technician on the Eating Disorder Unit at Baptist Lutheran Hospital. From there, she moved to the Women and Children's Unit at Northstar, working in substance abuse recovery. After earning her Master's in Social Work, she worked in the Olathe school system. She co-founded Kansas City's first and only transitional living program for women with eating disorders, wrote Hungry To Be Whole: A Therapist Story of Healing from Anorexia, and served on the board of REbel. About Amy Sullivan Amy Sullivan began helping individuals recover from eating disorders 25 years ago at a residential treatment center in Arizona. Since that time, she has supported adolescents and adults in recovery in a variety of settings. A Registered and Licensed Dietitian, she holds a Master's degree in Counseling. This unique combination has allowed her to help hundreds of clients achieve recovery and gain freedom from disordered eating. Along with Brooke, she founded Kansas City's first and only transitional living facility for eating disorder recovery. She also owned a private adolescent nutrition practice and is the Founder of an online support platform for adults struggling with emotional and binge eating. Kirsten Oelkla Kirsten Oelkla's interest in eating disorders began over 24 years ago at the Menninger Clinic. There she developed and led Adult Inpatient, Adolescent Inpatient, Day Treatment, and Intensive Outpatient groups. She continued her passion in working with individuals with eating disorders and their families at the Baptist-Lutheran Medical Center Eating Disorder Program. For the past 14 years, she has provided individual, couples, and family therapy on an outpatient basis. She has served in organizations that bring awareness to eating disorder-related issues and currently serves on the Missouri Eating Disorder Association board (MOEDA). Join Dr. Michelle, Brooke, Amy, and Kirsten as they talk about: Bellatore Recovery's mission as an intensive outpatient and bridge program. The importance of being careful with words when speaking to someone about their healing journey. Breaking down the statistics of eating disorders and who is experiencing it the most. Why major life changes can create or re-create new struggles with food. The fact that most of the population is dealing with some sort of body image disorder. Differences between anorexia and bulimia. What guidance they can give to parents to help them talk to their children about mental health and food. How we can talk to ourselves about what foods are not serving our bodies and minds. Steps you can take to be more mindful about what you are eating and what nutrients you need. Exploring where we've gotten off track with our body image expectations and the impact of social media. Mentioned In This Episode 12: Brooke Wesley – What is Healthy Body Image and How to Live It Bellatore Recovery Hungry to be Whole, A Therapist story of Healing from Anorexia by Brooke Wesley Wellness On A Shoestring by Dr. Michelle Robin SCBS Sleep Campaign Your Wellness Connection SCBS 40 Days of Gratitude SCBS 31-Day Kindness Campaign Big Shifts Foundation CommunityAmerica Credit Union AdventHealth Connect with Bellatore Recovery via: Facebook Instagram

About Alana Muller Founder and CEO of Coffee Lunch Coffee, Alana Muller is a Networking speaker, workshop facilitator, business relationship coach in Kansas City. She is also author of the book, Coffee Lunch Coffee: A Practical Field Guide for Master Networking. She travels the world to share her expertise in the areas of Networking, Coaching, Strategic Planning and Business Consulting. About Johnny Waller Johnny Waller is the owner of JLW Group LLC and S.C.O.P.E. He earned both of his Masters and Bachelor degrees from Rockhurst University and his associate's degree from Johnson County Community College. He is a former business owner, non-profit business executive and mentor to a great number of adults and youth in the Greater Kansas City area. He continues to have the pleasure and honor to speak on behalf of the population that he represents and looks forward to continuing these efforts through meaningful dialogue and mutual understanding among my fellow community stakeholders. Join Dr. Michelle, Johnny, and Alana as they talk about: The power of networking especially post COVID-19. How Johnny and Alana met when he was a student in her class. What steps we can all take to begin to heal as a community. How Johnny has transformed his life and has gotten to where he is today. Johnny's childhood and how his father breaking his back impacted his life. Why it's critical we address all forms of violence in our community; not just homicide but also suicide and domestic. The fact that many of the perpetrators of violence are white, Christian men and that is not being addressed by the media. Harmful labels we place on people based on their race and how we can change the narrative. The fact that we're not giving everyone access to all they need to grow and thrive as well as what we can do together to change that. How you can build connections that will last a lifetime. Mentioned In This Episode Coffee Lunch Coffee Coffee Lunch Coffee: A Practical Field Guide For Master Networking by Alana Muller Johnny Waller JLW Group LLC S.C.O.P.E. Building Meaningful Connections… Even At Work with Alana Muller Alana's FREE GIFT: Coffee Lunch Coffee: Tips For Success At Networking Events Cheeseburgers with Warren Buffett | Alana Muller 230 – Alana Muller Transforming 2020 Building Meaningful Connections...Even at Work 241 - Mindy Corporon Healing A Shattered Soul by Mindy Corporon Wellness On A Shoestring by Dr. Michelle Robin SCBS Sleep Campaign Your Wellness Connection SCBS 40 Days of Gratitude SCBS 31-Day Kindness Campaign Big Shifts Foundation CommunityAmerica Credit Union AdventHealth Connect with Alana Muller via: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Instagram Connect with Johnny Waller via: LinkedIn Instagram

A graduate of Stanford University, Victoria Labalme is a critically acclaimed director and producer, and also the author of the Wall Street Journal bestselling book, Risk Forward. Her proprietary Throughline, Rock The Room® and Risk Forward® systems have transformed hundreds of thousands of people around the globe, helping elite individuals create their life's best work. With over 20 years in the Performing Arts – from Broadway to comedy clubs, landmark films to high-profile television – Victoria helps people awaken their hidden genius and perform at their highest levels. Using breathtaking stage skills, gripping stories, and comedic highlights, Victoria takes audiences through a profound experience they'll never forget. Along the way, she shows people how to distinguish their brand, gain competitive advantage, and achieve sustainable growth through a surprising blend of art and business. Victoria's proprietary systems and strategies have been embraced by Fortune 100 companies; C-suite executives at Starbucks, Microsoft and PayPal; Hollywood celebrities; bestselling authors; and top teams in over 700 organizations. Join Dr. Michelle and Victoria as they talk about: What inspired her to begin a career in the performing arts industry. Unpacking her book, Risk Forward, and how it has helped people of all backgrounds find out what they want to do with their talents. What tactical strategies you can do when you're in the "fog of not knowing." Fun facts about her book that gives you full freedom to use it however you want. Why we need to embrace the unknown and why it's a beautiful gift rather than something scary. The power of focusing on what interests you now rather than what you enjoyed and pursued in the past. How you can apply the 'Risk Forward' model to your life. Why risking forward will sometimes look like standing still to give you time to clear your mind. The importance of not comparing yourself to other people because we're all trying to figure life out. Mentioned In This Episode Victoria Labalme Risk Forward by Victoria Labalme Rock The Room® Risk Forward® Wellness On A Shoestring by Dr. Michelle Robin SCBS Sleep Campaign Your Wellness Connection SCBS 40 Days of Gratitude SCBS 31-Day Kindness Campaign Big Shifts Foundation CommunityAmerica Credit Union AdventHealth Connect: Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube

Steve Litwer was raised by a single mother with a severe mental illness. The effect of this upbringing was something that thwarted his social interactions and relationships throughout his life. These were often contaminated by a legacy of fear, agitation, confusion, and feelings of inadequacy. As a young man, Steve wanted to be a musician. Largely self-taught on the guitar, he lacked the talent to play professionally so he chose another career path until he retired, working in TV and radio stations in Kansas City, Memphis, and Charlotte. In his retirement, as a volunteer, Steve began playing guitar for hospice patients. As their bedside musician, his private performances and companionship to those nearing the end of their lives began to unlock long-buried memories of his own past. The result? Surprising lessons and new insights about the events of his life and finding the path to forgiveness for himself and his mother. Incorporating moving and sometimes funny true stories of people in hospice, this book explores the mysterious ways that God has helped Steve understand and reclaim his life through the power of music and the unexpected gifts he received from those who did not have much life left. If you liked Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom, you will enjoy his book, The Music Between Us. The Music Between Us is a memoir about reckoning with a painful childhood, a spiritual awakening, and discovering some of life's greatest lessons in the most unexpected ways. Join Dr. Michelle and Steve as they talk about: How he became a bedside musician volunteer for hospice clinics. Why becoming a bedside musician sparked a journey within Steve that forever changed his life. How his experience helped him dive into his past wounds and begin to heal them. Why we sometimes find ourselves lonely because we don't truly know ourselves. Where you can get started on being a volunteer if you feel called. How to discover which area of volunteering is best for you. Lessons he learned from those in hospice clinics including their advice for the living. The importance of being grateful for moments rather than being obsessed over things. His piece of advice to live a life you love. Mentioned In This Episode Steve Litwer The Music Between Us by Steve Litwer VolunteerMatch Wellness On A Shoestring by Dr. Michelle Robin SCBS Sleep Campaign Your Wellness Connection SCBS 40 Days of Gratitude SCBS 31-Day Kindness Campaign Big Shifts Foundation CommunityAmerica Credit Union AdventHealth Connect: Facebook LinkedIn Spotify YouTube

Christopher Ehly, MD, is passionate about staying healthy and well. He considers all factors related to a patient's well-being - everything from nutrition and lifestyle habits to mental and spiritual health - and works with the patient to achieve or maintain optimal wellness. He loves to inspire people, young and old, to find joy in taking care of themselves. As a Board-certified family medicine physician, he cares for a wide range of medical conditions and offers encouraging suggestions that promote overall wellness. He considers it a true gift to watch his patients improve their health. Dr. Ehly earned his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine, and he completed his family medicine residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center. He has earned a number of professional honors throughout his career, including being named a 2021 Top Doctor by Kansas City magazine. As he fills his life with family, spirituality and a variety of activities — basketball, biking, football, golf, gardening, camping, hiking, running, soccer and guitar— Dr. Ehly hopes to set an example for his patients, encouraging them to strive for wholeness in their own lives. Join Dr. Michelle and Dr. Chris as they talk about: How he came to be a medical doctor. Why his father has been a tremendous inspiration to him. How men overlook their own mental health and what steps they can take to reach out for help. The importance of being open about our emotions, especially sadness or stress. How you can begin your healing journey for greater mental health. The fact that you are not the only one struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, or other negative emotions. Why he enjoys meditation and how tools like the Headspace app can help you be more mindful. What small changes you can make for big shifts in your health every day. The life lessons he wants to teach his children. Mentioned In This Episode Christopher Ehly, MD AdventHealth Headspace app One Word that Will Change Your Life by Jon Gordon 185 – Jon Gordon Wellness On A Shoestring by Dr. Michelle Robin SCBS Sleep Campaign Your Wellness Connection SCBS 40 Days of Gratitude SCBS 31-Day Kindness Campaign Big Shifts Foundation CommunityAmerica Credit Union Connect: Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest YouTube

Ashley Stahl is counter-terrorism professional turned career coach and author of the bookYou Turn: Get Unstuck, Discover Your Direction, Design Your Dream Career, and she's on a mission to help you step into a career you're excited about and aligned with. Through her two viral TEDx speeches, her online courses, her email list of 500,000 and her show, You Turn, she's been able to support clients in 31 countries in discovering their best career path, upgrading their confidence and landing more job offers. She maintains a monthly career column in Forbes, and her work has been also featured in outlets such as the Wall Street Journal, CBS, SELF, Washington Post, Chicago Tribune and more. For her FREE quiz to get clarity on your best career path options, visit AshleyStahl.com Join Dr. Michelle and Ashley as they talk about: How she came up with the podcast, You Turn, to help people redirect their lives and come home to themselves. Her 11-step road map and how it will help you determine which career is best for you. How we make career decisions for ourselves without even really considering them first. Ashley's own career path and why she pursued a career working in national security for the government to help protect people. Common myths as well as truths about careers and the world of job hunting. How to give yourself radical permission to pursue what you truly align with a path that's right for you. The disconnect between our interests and what natural skills we have that we can apply to our careers. Why it's hard to understand our own skills but we can reach out to other people to help us realize what they are. The power of focusing on who you are becoming and growing into rather than who you were years before. What career advice she has for wherever you are at right now. Mentioned In This Episode You Turn: Get Unstuck, Discover Your Direction, Design Your Dream Career Three Questions to unlock your authentic career: Ashley Stahl at TEDxBerkeley How to figure out what you really want | Ashley Stahl | TEDxLeidenUniversity You Turn Podcast Ashley's Quiz: What Career Path Is Actually Right For You? Wellness On A Shoestring by Dr. Michelle Robin SCBS Sleep Campaign Your Wellness Connection SCBS 40 Days of Gratitude SCBS 31-Day Kindness Campaign Big Shifts Foundation AdventHealth CommunityAmerica Credit Union Connect: Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest

Join Dr. Michelle and Gigi as they talk about: How Dr. Michelle Robin introduced her friend, Gigi, to acupuncture when she was diagnosed with cancer. Why acupuncture isn't just for pain but is beneficial to do on a regular basis. Her educational background in acupuncture and her decision to go to school for it at the age of 59. The transition she went through from working in corporate America to helping people heal. Her work teaching meditation and why she especially enjoys working with veterans. How natural medicine has helped her daughter with her MS and be off of medication for it for years. Why it's not easy to make your passion your priority but it is possible and you will receive so much from it. How you will come into alignment when you find your purpose and what makes you happy in life. Signs your body will give you when you are aligned with your calling. Her son's similar interest in natural medicine and acupuncture. The importance of having a supportive wellness tribe and keeping them close to you. Mentioned In This Episode Wellness On A Shoestring by Dr. Michelle Robin SCBS Sleep Campaign Your Wellness Connection SCBS 40 Days of Gratitude SCBS 31-Day Kindness Campaign Big Shifts Foundation AdventHealth CommunityAmerica Credit Union

Liz Lewis is the Senior Vice President for Commercial Banking at CommunityAmerica Credit Union where she leads a passionate team dedicated to entrepreneurs and business owners on their path to thrive. Join Dr. Michelle and Liz as they talk about: How finances and her parents' relationship with money impact her growing up. What you can do to focus on your financial health. Her interest in human behavior and why we make certain choices when it comes to money. Why our financial wellbeing can impact our overall stress levels. How Community America has helped their clients through the COVID-19 pandemic. What steps you can take to plan your goals from education to a mortgage to retirement. How Community America's team is able to put together a plan to help you with your personal or business financial goals. Why you shouldn't be afraid of looking closely at your financial health no matter where you are at right now. The benefits of putting together a security savings plan and why it doesn't have to be a large amount. Why you shouldn't rely on credit cards as an income stream and how to use them responsibly. Mentioned In This Episode CommunityAmerica Credit Union E-Factor by Dr. Michelle Robin SCBS Sleep Campaign Your Wellness Connection SCBS 40 Days of Gratitude SCBS 31-Day Kindness Campaign Big Shifts Foundation AdventHealth Connect: LinkedIn

Adriana Kyser is a Wellness Expert, Author, and Motivational Speaker. She is the founder and creator of Inner Beauty Wellness & Enlightened Alchemy ™. Adri has spent the past 15 years helping highly-driven women stop feeling stressed and overwhelmed and start living a happier, healthier and more fulfilling life. Using her Enlightened Alchemy™ method, she has helped thousands of women worldwide achieve everything from reduced pain and stress to increased confidence and productivity. Rather than drawing from only one modality, her extensive list of certifications (including NLP, coaching, and yoga) allow her to create a customized wellness experience for clients. As a brand ambassador, she has worked with Athleta and Larabar. When she's not busy hosting retreats around the globe in exotic locations like Bali, Greece, and Peru, she's being featured on iHeart Radio, Amazon Prime's "The Focus", Thrive Global, and Authority Magazine. She's the co-author of the best seller book "Overcoming Adversity in Entrepreneurship". Join Dr. Michelle and Adri as they talk about: How Adri's mother's interest in wellbeing later inspired her career path. Adri's experience with chronic back pain for over a decade and the moment she realized she had to address the mental and emotional aspects of herself in order to heal it. What holistic wellness means to her and how you can make it a prime focus in your life. Her childhood and the physical and mental abuse she received from her aunt. Racist remarks she received or heard when she moved to the US and wouldn't speak for months because of her accent. How she moved past the pain of what other people in the US thought of or would think of her. . Exploring how the mind and our emotions are interconnected. Why journaling is such a powerful tool to help you notice patterns and heal emotional wounds and current issues in your life. How a gratitude journal specifically will help you rewire your negative mindset to begin focusing more on the positive. Steps to help you find what you really seek in life and how to achieve that. Why movement is key to healing and how to find out how much is right for what your body needs. Mentioned In This Episode Adriana Kyser Sacred Movement Studio app Louise Hay SCBS Sleep Campaign Your Wellness Connection SCBS 40 Days of Gratitude Big Shifts Foundation CommunityAmerica Credit Union AdventHealth SCBS 31-Day Kindness Campaign Connect: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube

As a Professor & Keynote Speaker, Jill Tupper draws upon her adventures in marathons, triathlons, rock-climbing, out-rigging, traveling the world and climbing Kilimanjaro to inspire others to take on this triathlon of life with goals, guts and grit. Her global experiences in working with Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta, Ethiopia and beyond, backed by breakthroughs in neuroscience, proves the revolutionary power of purpose in work & in life. A Master's in Leadership, B.S. in Occupational Therapy and a Professor at The Rady Executive Business School, UCSD with Certifications in Meditation, Executive Coaching & Corporate Negotiation, Jill is uniquely qualified to harness the power of the mind + body connection to catapult leadership in business to unprecedented heights. This cutting edge conundrum of Body + Mind + Business in Jill's Corporate Triathlete Leadership Training is unparalleled in it's dynamic & undeniable connection between optimal wellbeing & outstanding leadership. Jill high-energy & engaging keynotes have challenged thousands around the globe to take inspired action and achieve peak potential. Join Dr. Michelle and Jill Tupper as they talk about: What inspired Jill to become a motivational speaker and an executive coach. Signs and nudges to pay attention to in life to help you find your unique qualities and be open to what life brings you. The power of learning how to listen to ourselves and notice the divine appointments that show up. What steps you can take to help set yourself up for success. Words of advice she would give parents with the challenges that their children are facing from the pandemic. The power of pivoting, not panicking during difficult moments. How parents can teach their children to be responsible for themselves. What to do when you find yourself in a space of self-criticism: don't judge and instead observe. Mentioned In This Episode Jill Tupper SCBS Sleep Campaign Your Wellness Connection SCBS 40 Days of Gratitude Big Shifts Foundation CommunityAmerica Credit Union AdventHealth SCBS 31-Day Kindness Campaign Connect: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube

Jasmin Williams is the Founder of Creatively Resilient and also a Senior Project Manager, US Social Impact at Sesame Workshop where she utilizes the iconic power of the Muppets to help children and families overcome adversity by equipping providers across the country with free tools and resources via the Sesame Street in CommunitiesModel. Join Dr. Michelle and Jasmin as they talk about: Her connection to Kansas City and her passion for helping communities heal from trauma and thrive. The mission of Sesame Street in Communities and how they're making a difference for parents and caregivers. How COVID-19 impacted their organization and the overwhelming support they have received to help families during this difficult time. What inspired her to launch Creatively Resilient and what difference she wants to make in the world with it. Why everyone in some way, shape, or form, has been traumatized by the pandemic and how she wants to help you heal. Examples of how she practices resiliency herself. All about the 14-Day Challenge she's launching with Creatively Resilient including her 3-phase approach. How being creative feeds your resilience. Why vulnerability can be scary but is such a powerful tool to help you open yourself up to big shifts. Learn about 14-Day Creatively Resilient's 3-Phase Approach: Identify what purpose(s) looks like for you. Lean into how you can build upon your purpose(s) and start integrating that into your life. Discover the lens through which you see the world. Mentioned In This Episode Jasmin Williams Creatively Resilient Sesame Workshop Sesame Street in Communities Healthy KC SCBS Sleep Campaign Your Wellness Connection SCBS 40 Days of Gratitude Big Shifts Foundation CommunityAmerica Credit Union AdventHealth SCBS 31-Day Kindness Campaign Connect: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Pinterest

Jeff's Story Self-taught as an artist, Jeff Hanson first began painting watercolor notecards while undergoing chemotherapy at age 12. What was initially a pastime and distraction from his treatments, Jeff's painting soon evolved into a curbside business, Jeff's Bistro. Proceeds benefited the Children's Tumor Foundation to fund optic tumor research. Jeff's original notecards gradually transitioned to acrylics-on-canvas, both for sale and gifts to charity live auctions across the nation. At age 15, the "accidental artist" in a business built on a philanthropy-first model, became Jeffrey Owen Hanson LLC. About Hal and Julie Hanson Hal Hanson, MD, is a practicing emergency physician and motivational speaker from Kansas City. Raised in Iowa, Dr. Hanson attended the University of Iowa and completed a Family Medicine residency in Michigan. Dr. Hanson now resides in Overland Park, Kansas, with his wife Julie. Hanson's hobbies include writing, photography, and travel. Lessons From CLOD is Dr. Hanson's only published work to date. Join Dr. Michelle and both Hal and Julie Hanson as they talk about: The dreams most parents have for their child and how those can shift over time. How parents can encourage and support their child's unique gifts. The moment they discovered Jeff's natural gift for art and how they helped him cultivate and use that gift to help the world. Why it's important not to focus on what society says your children should be interested in or be good at. How they focused on raising Jeff to be happy, independent, and give back to the world. The power in approaching everyone you meet with unconditional positive regard. Jeff's philanthropic work and how he gave back to the community by donating to several organizations. What CLOD taught Hal and Julie about what's important in life and their biggest takeaways from Jeff's life. Mentioned In This Episode Jeff Hanson Lessons From CLOD by Hal O. Hanson and Julie A. Hanson SCBS Sleep Campaign [Gratitude] Day 25 - Sally Smith 241 – Mindy Corporon Your Wellness Connection SCBS 40 Days of Gratitude Big Shifts Foundation CommunityAmerica Credit Union AdventHealth SCBS 31-Day Kindness Campaign Connect: Facebook Twitter Instagram

Liz Murray's story is sure to move your heart about overcoming adversity in life. Formerly homeless, Liz transformed her life of despair into an inspiring journey of determination, hope, and hard-won success. The subject of Lifetime Television's Emmy-nominated original film, Homeless to Harvard, Murray graduated from Harvard in 2009, and went on to receive her Masters in the Psychology of Education at Columbia University. Today, as co-founder and Executive Director of The Arthur Project, Murray is a passionate advocate for under-served youth, working to end generational poverty through relationship-based learning. Learn how you can help people heal from addiction in our Kansas City community with the organization In the Name of GRACE. Join Dr. Michelle and Liz in Part 2 as they talk about: How the impact of her childhood has affected her view on society. Breaking down how each of us carries the story of the society that we come from. How we can be less dismissive not only of other people's struggles but our own as well. Why it's okay to spend time with your loved ones or with yourself instead of feeling this pressure by society to be ambitious. Words of wisdom she has for those who are facing difficult moments because of COVID-19. Why we need to adjust our expectations in life and be grateful for what we do have and are able to do each day. How to find joy in small moments throughout the day. Mentioned In This Episode Homeless to Harvard Breaking Night: A Memoir of Forgiveness, Survival, and My Journey from Homeless to Harvard by Liz Murray The Arthur Project Episode 316 – Kiona Sinks and Lisa Ginter D. Vance Alfie Kohn SCBS Sleep Campaign Your Wellness Connection SCBS 40 Days of Gratitude Big Shifts Foundation CommunityAmerica Credit Union AdventHealth SCBS 31-Day Kindness Campaign Connect: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

Liz Murray's story is sure to move your heart about overcoming adversity in life. Formerly homeless, Liz transformed her life of despair into an inspiring journey of determination, hope, and hard-won success. The subject of Lifetime Television's Emmy-nominated original film, Homeless to Harvard, Murray graduated from Harvard in 2009, and went on to receive her Masters in the Psychology of Education at Columbia University. Today, as co-founder and Executive Director of The Arthur Project, Murray is a passionate advocate for under-served youth, working to end generational poverty through relationship-based learning. Learn how you can help people heal from addiction in our Kansas City community with the organization In the Name of GRACE. Join Dr. Michelle and Liz as they talk about: The mentors, teacher, and non-profit that supported her and helped her see that there was another way to live. Her backstory growing up in the Bronx with drug addicted parents. Why addiction can be a family illness that impacts the entire household. The dreams her mother had while she was growing up that she shared with Liz. Unpacking the good and the bad that can happen side by side and the gray area that existed in her family's situation. How it was difficult for her to decide how to approach and communicate her thoughts and feelings about her parents' drug addiction with them. About her book, Breaking Night: A Memoir of Forgiveness, Survival, and My Journey from Homeless to Harvard, and what lessons she has learned from her past to help her navigate COVID-19. The power of kinship and embodying community and our relationships with others. Learn more about Liz's background and life experience as she shares: How she has raised her biracial children and helped them navigate the world. The work that she is doing to help make the world a better place for all people. Her visit to the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee with her family. About the current book she is working on writing, The Weight of Two Worlds. Her words of advice for parents when their children come to them and ask them to help make sense of the world. What lessons her children have taught her about human rights and celebrating freedom in the USA. Mentioned In This Episode Homeless to Harvard Breaking Night: A Memoir of Forgiveness, Survival, and My Journey from Homeless to Harvard by Liz Murray The Arthur Project The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander The Hoffman Process Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion by Gregory Boyle Homeboy Industries Episode 276 – Frank Ferrante National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Proven Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mindby Dr. Daniel J. Siegel and Dr. Tina Payne Bryson In the Name of GRACE SCBS Sleep Campaign Your Wellness Connection SCBS 40 Days of Gratitude Big Shifts Foundation CommunityAmerica Credit Union AdventHealth SCBS 31-Day Kindness Campaign Connect: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

About Kiona Sinks Kiona Sinks by trade is a social and civic innovator setting the standard for how young leaders should model in action community engagement, bringing forward generations of all sectors of professions to change the perspective on what community activism should model in our modern day world. Kiona takes pride in giving back, Kiona is a community minded connector with 10 years of consistent volunteerism and community engagement. She is both mission -driven and passionate about diversity and inclusion and promoting social, and civic engagement. About Lisa Ginter Lisa Ginter is a celebrated leader in Kansas City as both the CEO of CommunityAmerica Credit Union and an influential figure in the business, civic and philanthropic community. Lisa has served in a leadership role at CommunityAmerica since she joined the organization in 1995. Since becoming CEO in 2015, Lisa grew the Credit Union from $1.5 billion to nearly $4 billion in assets in just five years. With a mission to help members achieve financial peace of mind at every life stage, Lisa has inspired and advanced every division and line of business at CommunityAmerica. As the Official Banking Partner of the Kansas City Chiefs, and frequently named as Kansas City's top Credit Union and 'Best Place to Work,' CommunityAmerica has become a powerhouse in Kansas City under Lisa's leadership. She is also an advocate for credit unions on a national level, serving on the Executive Board of Directors for CUNA (Credit Union National Association). Join Dr. Michelle, Kiona, and Lisa as they talk about: What it means to have good financial health to help us with our physical and mental wellbeing. Why helping young people is such an important part of Lisa's mission. The benefits of adding credits to your life and examples of some that Kiona has added to hers. How having a financial partner can help you really focus on your goals in life. Various services that CommunityAmerica Credit Union offers for people of all ages, finance backgrounds, and goals. Why it's so important to put your health first as soon as possible for greater wellness into the future. Their favorite pieces of advice for any life goals you have for yourself. Underlying outreach programs that CommunityAmerica Credit Union hosts for the Kansas City area. Mentioned In This Episode CommunityAmerica Credit Union SCBS Sleep Campaign Your Wellness Connection SCBS 40 Days of Gratitude Big Shifts Foundation AdventHealth SCBS 31-Day Kindness Campaign Connect with CommunityAmerica Credit Union: Facebook YouTube Instagram Twitter LinkedIn

About Dr. Jeff Mincher Jeff Mincher, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician at AdventHealth Medical Group Primary Care at Shawnee Mission. With experience in family medicine, obstetrics and integrative medicine, Dr. Mincher provides care for patients with a wide range of health needs, from chronic disease management to women's care to routine preventive or acute care. A native of Kansas City, Mo., Dr. Mincher earned dual bachelor's degrees at the University of Kansas before undertaking a two-year assignment with Jesuit Volunteer Corps at a health clinic in Wisconsin. Fueled by a newfound respect for the value of preventive health care, he returned to KU to attend the School of Medicine. After earning his medical degree, he went on to complete his family medicine residency, including service as chief resident, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City and a fellowship in primary care leadership at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Mincher joined AdventHealth Medical Group in 2020 after working as a family physician in Lawrence, Kan. About Dr. Roger Hall Author of Staying Happy, Being Productive: The Big 10 Things Successful , Dr. Roger Hallhelps people learn to monitor and manage their thinking. For over 25 years, he has consulted with leaders from all types of companies, judges in federal courts, university faculty, social workers, teachers, nurses, construction workers, landscapers, and box-makers. He helps his clients become better versions of themselves so they can improve their own lives and the lives of those they serve. Join Dr. Michelle and Dr. Jeff as they discuss: What he is grateful for the most from COVID-19. The gifts and experiences he has been given this past year. Why men have struggled more than women with COVID-19. The importance of seeking healthcare check-ups for preventative care with a doctor you can rely on. What types of test men should do during their health check up. The importance of keeping your health under control to avoid cardiovascular disease. His favorite tips for living a healthy life especially focused on things that you enjoy. Join Dr. Michelle and Dr. Roger Hall as they talk about: How he helps people monitor and manage their thinking. Unpacking his book, Staying Happy, Being Productive: The Big 10 Things Successful. Some of his favorite takeaways from his book which include getting more sleep. What are some of the tools and assignments he gives people to help manage their thoughts. The benefits of checking in with your thoughts every hour to help you monitor them and notice common themes. How you can break the cycle in negative thought loops and emotions. What steps you can do to replace false, negative thoughts with accurate, true counter thoughts. The importance of loving relationships for wellbeing. How the lack of human interaction and connection has impacted our mental health in 2020 and now in 2021. What advice he would give to leaders who are struggling to help their employees with motivation and staying focused. What happiness actually looks like and it doesn't mean having money. How to re-energize your brain by being physically active and be a bit more conscious about your food choices.

Barbara Pahud, a native from Mexico City, completed her pediatric residency training at the Infants and Children's Hospital of Brooklyn (Maimonides Medical Center). In 2006 she worked as a postdoctoral fellow at Stanford-Lucile Packard Children's Hospital (LPCH) Vaccine Program and in 2007 started subspecialty training in Pediatric Infectious Diseases at the University of California, San Francisco. In 2008 she was selected for the Vaccine Safety Fellowship Program offered in coordination with the Clinical Immunization Safety Assessment (CISA) Network sponsored by the Immunization Safety Office (ISO) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As a vaccine safety fellow during the H1N1 pandemic, she was actively involved in surveillance studies to monitor the safety of H1N1 vaccines. She joined the Division of Infectious Diseases at Children's Mercy Hospital in 2011. She is currently Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine and The University of Kansas Medical Center, and a faculty member in the Section of Infectious Diseases at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. Currently she is the Director of Research for the Infectious Diseases Division at Children's Mercy Hospital and the Director of the Kansas City IDEA state Pediatric Clinical Trials Network (ISPCTN) also funded by NIH. She is an active investigator for the CDC's New Vaccine Surveillance Network (NVSN), and a principal investigator in multiple industry-sponsored clinical trials involving drugs and vaccines for children. Her research focus is clinical trials, vaccine safety, immunization implementation, vaccine education and promotion of research in underserved areas. She is currently a member of the COVID-19 Prevention Network (CoVPN), formed by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) at the US National Institutes of Health to respond to the global pandemic. As a part of this network, Dr. Pahud is helping address the pressing need for vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 by conducting Phase 3 efficacy trials for COVID-19 vaccines in adults and children. Finally, Dr. Pahud serves as an advisory board member for the advisory committee for childhood vaccines (ACCV) that advises and makes recommendations to the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Join Dr. Michelle and Dr. Barbara as they talk about: The importance of taking care of your health with good food, sleep, and exercise to optimize your immune system. The experience she has working abroad and with communities in poverty and giving them vaccines. Her perspective on the COVID-19 vaccine and why she's not convincing people to get it but just sharing what she knows about it so they can make an informed decision. Why the Coronavirus will eventually go away but at what price without a vaccine? How COVID-19 compares to the 1918 Spanish flu. What side effects we are seeing in vaccines from different sources as of March 2021 and why the risk is very low. The choice people face in which vaccine they will get and what information she can give us on them. A breakdown of how vaccines are made to help the body. What a protein vaccine and how it compares to the mRNA vaccine. Why the main con to a vaccine would be a severe allergic reaction. What history has taught us about the positive impact of vaccines. Mentioned In This Episode Children's Mercy Hospital Huberman La‪b SCBS Sleep Campaign Your Wellness Connection SCBS 40 Days of Gratitude Big Shifts Foundation CommunityAmerica Credit Union AdventHealth SCBS 31-Day Kindness Campaign Connect LinkedIn

Janalea Hoffman, Music Therapist and founder of Rhythmic Medicine, was one of the first people to write music for specific medical uses, referred by health care professionals as prescriptive music. A primary aspect of Hoffman's work lies in how music affects our bodies physiologically. She has developed specific techniques for using music to help lower heart rate and blood pressure also helping to alleviate pain. She has been a pioneer in the uses of music and guided imagery to help clients get deeper insights into themselves and their issues. Hoffman authored the book, Rhythmic Medicine, Music with a Purpose and has published fourteen CD's specifically for therapeutic purposes. One aspect of her work includes the therapeutic uses of the Native American Flute, a beautiful, soulful, and Meditative instrument. Hoffman received her master's degree from the University of Kansas in Music Therapy and is the recipient of the Madonna Spirit Award given by Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital in Lincoln and Omaha, NE for innovative work in music and medicine. Join Dr. Michelle and Janalea as they talk about: What sparked her interest in music from a very young age. How she was introduced to music therapy and decided to pursue a degree in it. Different techniques she has developed including musical biofeedback. How the human body tries to synchronize with music to create harmony. Where and how her music is being used to help heal patients and has been called "prescription music." The benefits of combining calming music with visuals. How a machine's sound or rhythm can negatively impact our bodies. How tuning into music rhythms can help you during stressful moments especially stress brought on by COVID-19. Gifts from the pandemic including how it's made us slow down and be more present. Every day environments and habits that can cause us stress without us even realizing it. How to pay attention to the sound environment around you from home to work and how it affects you. Mentioned In This Episode Rhythmic Medicine SCBS Sleep Campaign Your Wellness Connection SCBS 40 Days of Gratitude Big Shifts Foundation CommunityAmerica Credit Union AdventHealth SCBS 31-Day Kindness Campaign

Jamie Pabst founded Spiritune with the intention to better utilize and harness the physiological power of music to improve lives for the everyday person. When music is personalized and tuned for health-outcomes, it becomes a very effective auditory tool for deeper human needs such as stress reduction, emotional regulation, performance and productivity. We have a data-driven, scientific approach to music and brain health -- and we are excited to bring it to the world. Join Dr. Michelle and Jamie as they talk about: Her fascination with music and its healing capabilities. Why Dr. Michelle used to feel anxious when listening to music when she was younger. The impact of vibration all around us and how Jamie would describe it with respect to music. Her app, Spiritune, and how it's helping people to regulate emotions, improve sleep, encourage productivity plus reduce stress. How quick a person's mood and mindset can shift with Spiritune depending on their unique response. What steps you can take to dial into your relationship with music. The biggest findings she has discovered during her research on music. How Spiritune has become an effective tool in guiding people with where they are at in their wellness journey. What you can do to build a productive environment during work including from home. Mentioned In This Episode Spiritune SCBS Sleep Campaign Your Wellness Connection SCBS 40 Days of Gratitude Big Shifts Foundation CommunityAmerica Credit Union AdventHealth SCBS 31-Day Kindness Campaign Connect LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Twitter

Ronald L. Cole, M.D. went from Civil Engineer to Obstetrician/Gynecologist to birth advocate (under water birth in the hospital) and longtime Spiritual researcher and author. Early on he was a Co-Founder of the Spina Bifida Association of America. His detailed scientific research into the spiritual aspects of life has extended over 50 years. He realized that knowledge and teaching from mankind's physical side of life mostly comes from a self-serving, false and prejudicial basis. Real truth by-passes that and comes from highly evolved spiritual entities in the everlasting or spiritual side of life when he learned about channeling. This started a 20-year working relationship with Rev. Beverly Burdick-Carey, the most highly evolved medium he worked with. In turn this started a 20 year relationship with a very highly known and evolved spiritual entity, Quan Yin, that resulted in this book and well over 500 audio tapes covering most aspects of life. His scientific research has been evaluated by many other sources, logic, consistency over years and applying what he had learned to his personal life and medical practice convinced him of the research's validity. Join Dr. Michelle and Dr. Ron as they talk about: All about his book, Universal Spiritual Laws and Healing Why he went from being a Civil Engineer to Obstetrician/Gynecologist to Birth Advocate. How he came to help Co-Found the Spina Bifida Association of America. The unique plans that we all have for ourselves when we come into this world. How he approaches his spirituality from a scientific standpoint. The power of unconditional love that makes the world work. Breaking down the spiritual laws that exist and how Dr. Michelle was introduced to them. How he's navigated life during COVID-19 and his plans for the future. The 24 laws that are in his book, Universal Spiritual Laws and Healing His explanation of the Universal Spiritual Law of Vibration. How we evolve to a higher level of vibration. Mentioned In This Episode Universal Spiritual Laws and Healing by Dr. Ron Cole Ram Dass Power vs Force by David R. Hawkins Stroke Of Insight by Jill Bolte Taylor SCBS Sleep Campaign Your Wellness Connection SCBS 40 Days of Gratitude Big Shifts Foundation CommunityAmerica Credit Union AdventHealth SCBS 31-Day Kindness Campaign

Dr. Stasha Gominak attended college in California and medical school at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, receiving her MD degree in 1983. She completed a Neurology residency in 1989 at the Harvard affiliated, Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. From 1991-2004 she practiced as general neurologist in the San Francisco Bay area. In 2004 Dr. Gominak moved with her husband to Tyler, Texas and began to concentrate on treating neurological illness by improving sleep. She published a pivotal article in 2012 proposing that the global struggle with worsening sleep was linked to reduced sun exposure. In 2016 she followed with a second article linking the change in the intestinal microbiome to the epidemic of poor sleep, and described a simple process for normalizing sleep and the intestinal bacterial population, called RightSleep®. In 2016 she retired from office practice to have more time to teach. She currently divides her time between teaching individuals, through virtual coaching sessions and teaching clinicians from a wide variety of medical and dental fields. Her popular courses and lectures help clinicians improve their patients' health and wellbeing by improving their sleep. Join Dr. Michelle and Dr. Stasha in Part 2 as they talk about: Why humans were created to be self-sustaining with a normal microbiome. How disease isn't related just to how well we sleep but our genetic risk factors as well. The miracle that happens every night as our body repairs itself. How to know whether your gut biome is working correctly or not. Whether or not you should be taking Vitamin D supplements and how to use them safely. What the typical Vitamin D levels are for thriving humans. Why Vitamin D should not be taken randomly but carefully. How Vitamin D deficiencies and poor microbiomes are passed to babies from their mothers. What we need to know about B Vitamins and why they are such a vital piece of our biochemistry. First steps you can take if you are struggling with anxiety and sleep issues. Mentioned In This Episode Stasha Gominak RightSleep® SCBS Episode 309 - Stasha Gominak Pt. 1 SCBS Sleep Campaign SCBS Episode 306 - Dr. Michael Breus and Dr. Matthew Swan SCBS Episode 307 - Dr. Abid Bhat SCBS Ep 293 - Dr. Jay Dee Krull SCBS Ep. 160 – Dr. Georgia Nab Your Wellness Connection SCBS 40 Days of Gratitude Big Shifts Foundation CommunityAmerica Credit Union AdventHealth SCBS 31-Day Kindness Campaign Connect Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

Dr. Stasha Gominak attended college in California and medical school at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, receiving her MD degree in 1983. She completed a Neurology residency in 1989 at the Harvard affiliated, Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. From 1991-2004 she practiced as general neurologist in the San Francisco Bay area. In 2004 Dr. Gominak moved with her husband to Tyler, Texas and began to concentrate on treating neurological illness by improving sleep. She published a pivotal article in 2012 proposing that the global struggle with worsening sleep was linked to reduced sun exposure. In 2016 she followed with a second article linking the change in the intestinal microbiome to the epidemic of poor sleep, and described a simple process for normalizing sleep and the intestinal bacterial population, called RightSleep®. In 2016 she retired from office practice to have more time to teach. She currently divides her time between teaching individuals, through virtual coaching sessions and teaching clinicians from a wide variety of medical and dental fields. Her popular courses and lectures help clinicians improve their patients' health and wellbeing by improving their sleep. Join Dr. Michelle and Dr. Stasha as they talk about: About her program, RightSleep®, and how we can begin rethinking how we heal our bodies especially with vitamins and boosting the microbiome. Why we're seeing more and more disease due to the toxicity in our environment including our food. What a healthy microbiome looks like in and outside of the body. The wrong mentality that all bacteria is bad and we have to destroy them. Pros and cons about antibiotics. The many layers of our immune system and why a good microbiome plus Vitamin D and B levels are so important for it to do its job. What level of Vitamin D you should have according to your skin color. The connection between obesity and poor microbiome health. How she became interested in studying sleep. Unpacking genetics and how to heal the body's unique epigenetics. The specific reasons why some people experience paralyzation while they sleep. Mentioned In This Episode Stasha Gominak RightSleep® SCBS Sleep Campaign SCBS Episode 306 - Dr. Michael Breus and Dr. Matthew Swan SCBS Episode 307 - Dr. Abid Bhat Your Wellness Connection SCBS 40 Days of Gratitude Big Shifts Foundation CommunityAmerica Credit Union AdventHealth SCBS 31-Day Kindness Campaign Connect Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

Houston Kraft is a professional speaker, author, curriculum designer, and kindness advocate who speaks at schools, conferences, and events internationally. He has spoken to over a half a million people at 600 engagements and counting. He is the co-founder of CharacterStrong - trainings and curriculums that create more compassionate cultures in schools and communities. They work with 2,500. schools serving over 1 million students with their content. In 2019, he was featured by Lay's on BBQ and Jalapeño chip bags for their "Spreading Smiles" campaign. His first book, Deep Kindness, is being published by Simon & Schuster September 22, 2020. Join Dr. Michelle and Houston as they talk about: His background, childhood, and how kindness came to be an important part of his being. Some of the mentors in his life including fellow Co-Founder of CharacterStrong, John Norlin. The idea that we're not human beings but "human becomings." Why kindness is not an act but a habit and what that practice looks like in a daily routine. Taking a closer look at the values we hold important both personally and in the world of business. Why creating systems that hold us accountable to our goals are so important. How leaders can help their team members navigate through the mental health challenges that they are facing in 2021. What new way of thinking can help you prioritize what is actually important to you. Why it's so important to protect your time, from work and meetings to personal downtime. Mentioned In This Episode Houston Kraft CharacterStrong Deep Kindness John Norlin Janice Hughes Are You As Busy As You Think? SCBS Sleep Campaign Your Wellness Connection SCBS 40 Days of Gratitude Big Shifts Foundation CommunityAmerica Credit Union AdventHealth SCBS 31-Day Kindness Campaign Connect Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube

Having a hard time falling asleep at night? Discover why and how to find out the cause of it to fix it. Abid Bhat, MD MBA, Sleep Medicine Specialist and a firm believer in integrating Western Medicine with Mind-Body Therapies. Dr Abid Bhat has been in the practice of Sleep Medicine for over 15 years. He has provided medical care to people with various sleep disorders, including insomnia (difficulty falling sleep or staying sleep), sleep apnea (a person snores loud and stops breathing in sleep), parasomnia (sleep walking), restless legs syndrome (urge to move legs while trying to fall sleep) and a number of other related conditions. Millions of Americans continue to suffer from sleep disruption but, unfortunately, majority of them are undiagnosed. Sleep is quintessential in preventing chronic ailments like obesity, heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure. Dr Bhat's passion is to present sleep as THE essential ingredient to maintain a positive state of health and well-being by combining Western medicine and Holistic Medicine. Join Dr. Michelle and Dr. Abid as they talk about: The growing number of people with sleep disorders because of the COVID-19 pandemic including the latest: Coronasomnia. Top 3 common sleeping disorders: insomnia, sleep apnea, and restless leg syndrome. How a sleeping disorder can impact relationships. The fact that 1 in 3 adults in the USA has a sleeping disorder like insomnia. How sleep apnea can lead to insomnia. Different ways that sleep apnea presents itself such as unexplained fatigue, tiredness, early morning headaches, migraines, and irritability. Why some people will actually act out what they're dreaming and it can be quite dangerous sometimes for their partner. The pros and cons of over the counter sleep aids and prescriptions. How to prepare yourself for a good night's rest. Why sleep is a good defense to keep you healthy and get better quicker if you do become sick. Mentioned In This Episode SCBS Sleep Campaign SCBS Episode 306 - Dr. Michael Breus and Dr. Matthew Swan Your Wellness Connection SCBS 40 Days of Gratitude Big Shifts Foundation CommunityAmerica Credit Union AdventHealth SCBS 31-Day Kindness Campaign Connect Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn

About Dr. Michael Breus Michael J. Breus, Ph.D., is a Clinical Psychologist and both a Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and a Fellow of The American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He is one of only 168 psychologists in the world to have passed the Sleep Medical Speciality board without going to Medical School. Dr. Breus was recently named the Top Sleep Specialist in California by Reader's Digest, and one of the 10 most influential people in sleep. Dr. Breus is the Author of The Power of When and The Sleep Doctor's Diet Plan: Lose Weight Through Better Sleep (Rodale Books; May 2011), discusses the science and relationship between quality sleep and metabolism. His first book, GOOD NIGHT: The Sleep Doctor's 4-Week Program to Better Sleep and Better Health (Dutton/Penguin), an Amazon Top 100 Best Seller, is a do-it-yourself guide to better sleep. About Dr. Matthew Swan Matthew Swan, MD, FACP, is a Board-certified internist at AdventHealth Medical Group Primary Care at Deer Creek. With experience in both internal medicine and oncology, Dr. Swan is uniquely qualified to provide care for patients with a wide range of health needs, from complex medical conditions to chronic disease management to routine preventive or acute care. He has worked as an internist at various hospitals from Florida to Kansas, including a previous role as a hospitalist physician and administrative leader at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission (then called Shawnee Mission Health). He also has worked as an assistant professor of medicine and in other clinical educator roles. Join Dr. Michelle and Dr. Micheal Breus as they talk about: Why your life will change dramatically when you change your sleeping habits. How COVID-19 has had a dramatic effect on every single person's sleep cycle. The science behind better immune function when we sleep better. How the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine can depend on your quality of sleep including what time you wake up in the morning. Breaking down the two systems of sleep: our Sleep Drive and our Sleep Rhythm. The importance of getting at least 20 minutes of movement a day and better if you can go outside. Why no single diet or way of eating may it be Keto, Paleo, or Vegan won't work if your sleep is off. How alcohol affects your sleep, rest, ability to bounce back the next day. Discover what happens when you are sleep deprived: Your appetite and hunger increase Your metabolism slows down Your cortisol and adrenaline levels are very high keeping you awake You crave sugary, high carb foods Listen and learn all about Dr. Breus' 5-Step Sleep Plan: Choose 1 wake up time for the entire week based on your internal chrono type Stop caffeine consumption by 2pm (but don't go cold turkey if you drink a lot of it) Wait 3 hours after your last alcoholic drink to go to bed Exercise daily for at least 20 minutes but stop 4 hours before bed Have a 15 oz refillable glass of water by your bedside Join Dr. Michelle and Dr. Matthew Swan as they talk about: How sleep can impact our ability to defend ourselves against viruses and disease. Why poor sleep quality decreases our immune systems ability to fight back. The fact that sleep deprivation happens when we get less than 7 hours of sleep. What course of action you should take if you've been diagnosed with a sleeping disorder. How to start a sleep journal and what should be included in it. Good sleep hygiene practices you can follow including only using the bedroom for sleep. How sleep can help improve your mental health and why it's just as important as fitness and nutrition. The importance of destressing, connecting with others, and reaching out for help when you need it. Mentioned In This Episode The Power Of When by Dr. Michael Breus Breus' Chronotype Quiz SCBS Sleep Campaign Your Wellness Connection SCBS 40 Days of Gratitude Big Shifts Foundation CommunityAmerica Credit Union AdventHealth SCBS 31-Day Kindness Campaign

As we move on past the holidays and are well on our way into 2021, what are some wellness practices we can follow to help us reframe, refocus, and reset to put the odds in our favor? Join us as Dr. Michelle Robin shares how this week on Season 7 of Small Changes Big Shifts with the wellness practice of Ikigai. Join Dr. Michelle as she shares: How we can reframe and shift our mindset as we begin 2021. What steps you can take to put the odds in your favor to stay healthy. The power of choosing a word to focus on for the year as explained by past guest Jon Gordon in his book, One Word That Will Change Your Life Why Dr. Michelle has chosen the word, "surrender," for 2021. What you can do to get back into a rhythm of wellbeing behaviours and habits. How we can be happier especially with ourselves. Exploring the 5 pillars and 10 Rules of the Japanese wellness practice of Ikigai and how to apply it to your life. Learn about the 10 Rules of Ikigai Stay active Take it slow Don't fill your stomach Surround yourself with good friends Get in shape for your next birthday Smile Reconnect with nature Give thanks Live in the moment Find your Ikigai Mentioned In This Episode One Word That Will Change Your Life Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life by Héctor García and Francesc Miralles SCBS Ep. 185 – Jon Gordon SCBS Episode 258 – Sonia Choquette-Tully Big Shifts Foundation SCBS Sleep Campaign Your Wellness Connection SCBS 40 Days of Gratitude CommunityAmerica Credit Union AdventHealth SCBS 31-Day Kindness Campaign

Patrick K. Porter, PhD, of Brain Tap is an award-winning author, educator, consultant, entrepreneur, and speaker. With 30 years of experience operating the largest self-help franchise, he has become a highly sought-after expert within the personal improvement industry, having sold over 7 million of his self-help products worldwide. He invented the first portable light and sound neuro-trainer and, through over 2100 clinics, has sold millions of his 800+ brain-hacking sessions that create peak states of consciousness. Carron Montgomery started a private practice nine years ago with two other women. Their practice specializes in treating anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, and grief and loss. Carron is a licensed professional counselor, registered play therapist, Level II EMDR certified and trained in TFCBT. At the beginning of her career, she worked for two nonprofits; the first specializing in sexual abuse and the second working with low-income families and trauma. She currently treats ages 5 and up and often utilizes family therapy and parental support sessions. She recently began speaking and writing as a result of the pandemic, and has found a deep desire to protect our youth as they began to show her a lens that deeply saddened her. She has written several articles, trained school counselors, and provided educational talks to churches, schools, and other organizations. Her goal is to use the pandemic as an opportunity to educate on a more broad scale around mental health, and use a more comprehensive and collaborative approach that considers the mind-body connection and importance of a holistic system. Join Dr. Michelle and Patrick as they talk about: The Brain Tap device and why he created it. Exploring the nervous system and the different parts of it. How negative thoughts in the mind negatively impact the body. Why we're wired to imitate the parts of people we like either on purpose or unconsciously. The difference between our thriving brain and surviving brain. An incredible upward trend in stress levels that we are seeing from the impact of COVID-19 on the world. Why uncertainty can create so much stress in our minds and bodies. All about our upcoming SCBS Sleep Campaign. How the Brain Tap device works and what features you can have access to just from their app. Discover how to change your habits and prepare for a good night's sleep by: Turning off the television at least an hour before sleep. Not looking at your phone first thing in the morning. Waking up to the light of the sun instead of your alarm. Unlock greater health as Carron shares: How many of her patients' healthy coping skills were hindered due to the pandemic. Why getting creative with your wellbeing during COVID-19 is necessary and how devices like Brain Tap can help. The fact that the brain is a muscle that we have to workout, just like a bicep. Why this mental health pandemic is very real and it will continue once the physical coronavirus one ends. How Carron and Dr. Michelle have been using Brain Tap in their own lives. What parents can do to help their children get better sleep and be more mindful. How you can help your child connect in the real world if they are addicted to too much screen time. What happens to the brain when we don't get enough sleep. Mentioned In This Episode Patrick K. Porter, PhD Brain Tap Carron Montgomery SCBS Ep. 38: Dr. Patrick Porter and LaShonda Brown Patrick Porter's TED Talk Episode 299 – Carron Montgomery, Elizabeth Goslinga and Julie Brown Big Shifts Foundation SCBS Sleep Campaign Your Wellness Connection SCBS 40 Days of Gratitude CommunityAmerica Credit Union AdventHealth SCBS 31-Day Kindness Campaign

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning how to dance in the rain. - Vivian Greene How can you heal and boost your wellbeing with intuition? Brooke Seiz is a functional medicine nutrition practitioner, and helps people improve their energy, digestion, detox capacity, sleep, hormone balance and overall health. She is also a distributor for Organo, providing Reishi infused coffee and tea to 'put health in the habit!'. Brooke is Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition through the National Association of Nutrition Professionals, and Certified in Functional Medicine through Mindfulness Medicine Certification Program. She's also a Master's in Counseling Psych. Candidate. Brooke is experienced in teaching corporate nutrition classes and trainings, so feel free to reach out to her for your Corporate Wellness needs. Currently Brooke sees patients at Premier Integrative Health, and clients in her own online practice – Wired and Tired Women. Join Dr. Michelle and Brooke as they talk about: What foods create a negative impact on digestion issues. Struggles people face about food around the holidays. Why gluten is such a sneaky ingredient that can possibly lead to leaky gut syndrome. Breaking down exactly what leaky gut is and why it's more common than you might think it is. How you can support your body to be well via foods like vegetables, meat, and healthy fats. Her stance on cooked vs raw vegetables for the gut. The psychology of food and how stress impacts the gut. Her top three non-negotiables for living a healthy life. Favorite tips for a good night's sleep to help you get geared up for our SCBS Sleep Campaign. Everything happens when it needs to happen Everything happens when it needs to happen; everyone is always where they need to be. You will never miss out on what is meant for you, even if it has to come to you in a roundabout way. - Iyanla Vanzant Mentioned In This Episode Brooke Seiz Wired and Tired Women Premier Integrative Health SCBS Sleep Campaign Your Wellness Connection SCBS 40 Days of Gratitude CommunityAmerica Credit Union AdventHealth SCBS 31-Day Kindness Campaign Connect LinkedIn Instagram Facebook

Give thanks in all circumstances for that is the will of God. - 1 Thessalonians 5:18, ESV At what age did you learn to appreciate people's advice - and who's advice has been the most impactful? We are excited and blessed to welcome Tracy Lockton to our 40 Days of Gratitude series today. She is the incoming President for the Helzberg Entrepreneurial Mentoring Program (HEMP) in 2021, but she's already become such a strong woman in Dr. Michelle's life who she has loved getting to know over the years. We hope you enjoy their conversation today about gratitude, and some of the lessons she's learned along the way. Join Dr. Michelle and Tracy as they talk about: What the word, 'gratitude,' means to Tracy and why it's like a feeling and state of mind in the present moment. How gratitude has changed for her in 2020 and it's been a great reminder for what she does have in her life. Her role at HEMP and how they are helping people and businesses grow in the Kansas City area. What it means to be a mentor and why it's such an important role. The mentor that has impacted her the most, her father. Why emotion is just as important as logic when it comes to making an important decision. Exploring the word, 'grace,' and what meaning it has brought into her life especially when it comes to reflecting on challenges. What she would tell her 15-year old self including it's okay to cry and explore your emotions because it's the only way to heal. HEMP's plans for 2021 and what she is excited about the most. Be the type of person that no matter where you go or where you are, you always add value to the lives of others around you. - Anonymous Mentioned In This Episode Helzberg Entrepreneurial Mentoring Program (HEMP) SCBS 40 Days of Gratitude AdventHealth CommunityAmerica Credit Union SCBS 31-Day Kindness Campaign Connect LinkedIn

Life takes a bit of time and a lot of relationship. - Wm. Paul Young 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 had experienced as an adult. The resulting manuscript, that later became The Shack. Join Dr. Michelle and Paul as they talk about: How he has cultivated the ability to be present and not get lost in anxious thoughts about the future. Why trust, love, and gratitude are always in the present tense. What you can do when you are experiencing fearful thoughts in the present moment; either let them control you or trust life's journey. Why 'grace' is a freedom word that is buried in trust. Difficult moments in his marriage and the choices he faced. The abuse that both Dr. Michelle and Paul experienced early on in their own lives and how that has impacted their journeys of healing. Identity issues we are facing in 2020 including our focus on money. How writing The Shack blessed his life even before it was published. Why everything becomes a gift when you learn to live without expectations. Gifts that we have been given in 2020 if we look hard enough for them and realize that this has been a year of exposure. If anything matters then everything matters. Because you are important, everything you do is important. Every time you forgive, the universe changes; every time you reach out and touch a heart or a life, the world changes; with every kindness and service, seen or unseen, my purposes are accomplished and nothing will be the same again. - Wm. Paul Young, The Shack Mentioned In This Episode Paul Young The Shack by Paul Young The Shack Trailer SCBS 40 Days of Gratitude AdventHealth CommunityAmerica Credit Union SCBS 31-Day Kindness Campaign Connect Facebook Pinterest Instagram

There are two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle. - Albert Einstein Charlotte Markey, Ph.D., is the author of The Body Image Book for Girls and a professor of psychology, as well as a founding director of the Health Sciences Center at Rutgers University (Camden). Dr. Markey has long been involved in community efforts to educate parents and children about eating, body image, and health. She has been asked to present in school districts across the tri-state area and has served on task forces charged with improving school nutrition programs. Nathan Harrup is the Regional Director of Clinical Mission Integration at AdventHealth. His role is centered on promoting whole person care and physician wellbeing through Advent Health's network of outpatient clinics. He is a frequent writer and speaker on topics related to organizational health and workplace culture. Join Dr. Michelle and Dr. Charlotte as they discuss Why so many people still have body image issues that stay with them from their childhood. Why it's so much easier to start focus on wellness from within and then move your focus to your physical body. What parents can do to help their children have a positive body image. Unpacking the different types of eating disorders including anorexia, food addiction, and bulimia. Why a high percentage of people do have struggles with food. What advice she has for people about food and health as we move into the holiday season. New findings Dr. Markey has discovered in writing her new book on boys and body image. How gratitude helps shift us from a psychological perspective. Learn more about the Four Quadrants Of Wellbeing as Dr. Michelle and Nathan discuss: His role at Advent Health and how he sees whole person health. Why they also focus on emotional and spiritual health with their physician's and outpatients. The high rates in stress, anxiety, and depression we are seeing among physicians. How the concept of gratitude has evolved for him during his adulthood. Why it's healthy for your emotional ecosystem to feel frustrated or overwhelmed as you embrace gratitude. The power of accepting that we don't have control over most things that happen to us in life. Why he believes it's so present to focus on the present moment and not get too focused on the future. Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does. - William James Mentioned In This Episode Charlotte Markey, Ph.D. The Body Image Book for Girls by Dr. Charlotte Markey Nathan Harrup AdventHealth CommunityAmerica Credit Union SCBS 31-Day Kindness Campaign Connect with Dr. Charlotte Markey via: Facebook Twitter

Inch by inch wellness is a cinch; just take the next right step. - Dr. Michelle Robin Join Dr. Michelle Robin as she speaks with Carron Montgomery, Elizabeth Goslinga and Dr. Julie Brown on Small Changes Big Shifts. Carron and Elizabeth are with Aster Counseling, and provide compassionate, confidential and effective mental health services for a wide array of concerns across the lifespan. Dr. Julie Brown is with Shawnee Mission Pediatrics and everyday she gets to help little (and big) patients grow up happy and healthy. Join Dr. Michelle, Carron, Elizabeth, and Dr. Julie as they talk about: How we can help our children thrive through the holiday season. What the past 9 months have taught them about the pandemic and how it's directly impacting children's mental health. Tips they have for children including keeping communication and connection open and ongoing with them. Why now is a good time to help your child reflect on who they are and grow in a creative way. How to combat our eating habits and aiding children to be less impulsive with their food choices. Why it's important for your entire family to get outside to get Vitamin D even if it's cold out in the winter. How to help your child develop a strong mindset in times of stress. Why making a plan to "bubble up" with another family can help a great deal this winter season. Mentioned In This Episode Aster Counseling Shawnee Mission Pediatrics CommunityAmerica Credit Union AdventHealth Big Shifts Foundation 5 Minute App

Don't ask what the world needs; ask what makes you come alive and go out and do it because what the world needs is people that come alive. - Howard Thruman Debra O'Bryan is the Dream Manager & Well-Being Manager at CommunityAmerica Credit Union. She is an energetic, outgoing, positive thinking, and passionate leader that excels in relationship building and inspiring people to achieve their personal and professional dreams. Areas of expertise include life coaching, health and wellness coaching, and financial life coaching. Join Dr. Michelle and Debra as they talk about: What her job role entails as a Dream Manager & Well-Being Manager. Who her role model for gratitude was while growing up. How to build rhythm and resilience with gratitude. Why Community America is so much more than just a bank and how they're helping people in the Kansas City area. What questions you can begin to ask yourself as 2020 wraps up and we look to 2021. Why we should focus more on what we actually value in life and how spending more time with it will help you realign. Books, tools, and guides to help you with the next step in your life journey. Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough and more. - Melody Beattie Mentioned In This Episode CommunityAmerica Credit Union Helping People Change by Richard Boyatzis Melody Beattie AdventHealth Big Shifts Foundation Gifts Of Imperfection Brené Brown 5 Minute App Connect LinkedIn

Ann Gaffigan has over 15 years of experience in business, non-profits, sports and technology. Currently she is the Director of Technology Operations at Dimensional Innovations, a design-build-tech firm based in Overland Park, KS. Ann serves on the boards for the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame and USA Bobsled and Skeleton. She will also be joining the WIN for KC board in January 2021. She believes strongly in giving back to the community and is a big supporter of WIN for KC, KC Women in Tech, Women Leaders in College Sports and Girls Inc. She lives in Olathe with her husband and MMA fighter Jason High and 11 year old daughter Jaelyn. I never saw a wild thing feel sorry for itself. – G.I. Jane Join Dr. Michelle and Ann as they talk about: Her background in sports and how she became passionate about it. How stress can manifest itself in the body if you don't take good care of it. The amazing accomplishments she has achieved especially in Track & Field by practicing wellness with a well-rounded approach. What people get wrong about being healthy and the process that comes with it. How she was able to trust what her body was telling her and step up her health by making a shift to her daily routine. What it actually means to eat healthy and why variety is so important. About the upcoming Small Changes Big Shifts Sleep Series we have planned for 2021. Wow parents can encourage and motivate their children to live healthier lives. Why parenting is a marathon, not a sprint. Mentioned In This Episode Enough As She Is by Rachel Simmons How to Raise Successful People: Simple Lessons for Radical Results by Esther Wojcicki 5 Minute App Connect LinkedIn Twitter

Pressure is a privilege - it only comes to those who earn it. - Billie Jean King Dr. Jeff Gusky is a National Geographic Photographer, ER Doctor, Explorer, and Professional Speaker. In the emergency room, Jeff guides patients and families on a journey through darkness to light and always towards hope. It's a journey that begins with seeing and avoiding imminent danger right before their eyes. There's often a transformational moment when patients and families see danger clearly and soberly. In these moments, they find their strength, they find their courage … strength and courage they didn't know they have. Join Dr. Michelle and Dr. Jeff as they talk about: The incredible acts of human decency that he has witnessed. His great interest in history, especially World War I. The importance of questioning everything and relying on other human beings. Exploring what keeps us human and what keeps us safe. About his latest research on COVID-19 while on the frontlines as an ER doctor. Why humidity is such a big factor for COVID-19 and how to improve the quality of your air at home with a humidifier. The importance of getting enough VitaminD each day and how to get tested for your current levels. Why natural herd immunity can work and how it can work. Unpacking how viruses actually spread and why COVID-19 isn't necessarily moving from person to person but in clouds. Mentioned In This Episode Jeff Gusky 40 Days Of Gratitude Govee Digital Hydrometer AIRCARE MA1201 AdventHealth Connect Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube