Small Changes Big Shifts

The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate. - Oprah Winfrey Day 40 and 39 of The Gratitude Campaign Today is the big day – launching my 40 Days of Gratitude. I'm so excited you're joining me on this journey to take a deeper dive into what this word and action can do for our body, mind, and spirit in today's world. For Day 39, Dr. Michelle Robin spoke to her long-time and dear friend, Paul Jernigan. Join Dr. Michelle and Paul for Day 39 as they talk about: What are some ways that he experiences and shares gratitude. How he experiences gratitude through his senses such as spending time in nature and appreciating the beauty of it. What parents can do to help their child cultivate awe and wonder just like his mother did for him. Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet. - Thich Nhat Hanh Mentioned In This Episode [Gratitude] Day 40 - Dr. Michelle Robin [Gratitude] Day 39 - Paul Jernigan 20,000 Days and Counting by Robert D. Smith Connect LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Instagram

Do what you can with what you have where you are. - Theodore Roosevelt As we wrapped up our 31-Day Kindness Campaign on November 13 (World Kindness Day), we were overwhelmed with the stories that came flooding in about the impact the campaign had on those who participated. We had over 20 pages of stories from people, so we asked some of them to share their stories with the world. What an amazing #ripplefromtheheartland we created – let's keep it going, tribe! Join us as we talk about: What beautiful acts of kindness participants have done during our 31-Day Kindness Campaign. What words of guidance participants want to share with people who have also faced or are currently facing a difficult time in their life. Different acts of kindness they have done for strangers and how it has rippled throughout their own inner circles and beyond. How tapping into your talents and sharing it with others can do so much good for your community. Other acts of kindness you can participate in such as Blessing Bags to keep the wave going. Why being intentional about kindness is also self therapeutic. How Small Changes Big Shifts is getting geared up for our 40 Days of Gratitude Campaign

Why does kindness matter in a business – especially in leadership? Dr. Michelle Robin sits down to talk about that very thing with three of Garmin leadership members in Kansas City: Jay Dee Krull, Krista Klaus, and Haley Prophet. Tune in as they reflect on how kindness has shaped who they are, why kindness matters to them in the world today, and how they bring it into their roles at Garmin for their associates. Discover how you can build a better team at work as Jay shares: How kindness is king in a successful business or organization. How kindness has made a difference in his life including his career. What it takes to be a kind leader and how you can be firm at the same time. What it means to be kind and how it will raise our vibrations. How you can raise someone else's energy with a simple hug. Where he inherited his kindness genes from. Why we are all some type of therapist in our own ways. Join Dr. Michelle and Krista to grow your kindness practice as they talk about: Why kindness is such a focal point of our daily lives and our wellbeing. What Krista's mother did to help her be more empathetic towards others from an early age. How we can cultivate greater kindness and empathy to really be there for people in our community and walks of life. The difference between being focused on a "Rolled to Roll" vs a "Sold to Soul" mindset and why the latter is so much more powerful. What incredible acts of kindness she experienced while ill and recovering in the hospital. What her biggest takeaways have been from participating in the Small Changes Big Shifts Kindness Campaign. Learn new tools for transforming your own wellbeing from Hayley including: The positive shift she's seeing in people not only focusing on compassion for others but self-compassion during 2020 as well. Why wellbeing is a holistic approach to living life well by focusing on the Four Quadrants: Chemical, Physical, Spiritual, and Energetic. What legacy she wants her Wellbeing Team at Garmin to leave behind for the company and Kansas City Community. Why kindness is compassion in action. Her favorite practices for openly cultivating self-compassion. How your self-compassion will overflow into your community the more you practice it. What self-care practices parents can do especially if they are at home with their children during COVID-19. Mentioned In This Episode Garmin Lockton SCBS Ep. 258 – Sonia Choquette-Tully SCBS Ep. 279 – Samantha Hammontree, Tereza Hubkova and Haley Prophet 238 – Haley Prophet Kindness Campaign Kindness Campaign Deck Brené Brown

Happy #WorldKindnessDay friends! Hard to believe it's day 31! What an amazing journey, and the stories you've sent have touched my heart in so many ways. I want to share this memorable conversation I had recently with Rhonda Turner at Americo on kindness. Her stories resonated in my own heart, and I've been so excited to share it with you today… let's keep spreading this #ripplefromtheheartland and watch our world feel it. Share which kindness acts you discovered were your "medicine" for this world – I'd love to know.

Half of your happiness depends on conscious choices you make every day. Choices that with time become habits. - Dr. Amit Sood Dr. Amit Sood is the creator of the Resilient Option program. He is one of the world's leading experts on resilience and wellbeing, and executive director of the Global Center for Resiliency and Wellbeing. He was also professor of medicine, and Chair for student life and wellness at Mayo Clinic. Dr. Sood has authored or co-authored over 70 peer-reviewed papers and is the author of several books including, The Mayo Clinic Guide to Stress-Free Living, The Mayo Clinic Handbook for Happiness, Mindfulness Redesigned, SMART with Dr. Sood, The Resilience Journal, and Build Your Immune Resilience. He has received numerous awards including the 2010 Distinguished Service, 2010 Innovator of the Year, 2013 Outstanding Physician Scientist and 2016 Faculty of the Year awards, all from Mayo Clinic. He was selected as one among top 20 intelligent optimists in the world (Ode Magazine). Dr. Sood was also selected by RWJ Foundation as one of the health care pioneers. Don't let the negative few affect the positive many. - Dr. Michelle Robin Join Dr. Michelle and Dr. Amit as they talk about: Why cultivating kindness in your life is easiest when you share it with someone else. How remembering your previous acts of kindness can bring you out of a funk if you're feeling down. What we can do to build resilience during the US elections and beyond in 2020. How looking forward to future events such as Thanksgiving can help lift your spirits. What steps we can do to shift our mindset to our benefit. The early signs of fatigue and why we should combat it sooner than later. How we can heal as a nation by first focusing on healing ourselves individually. What steps you can take to boost your health now at his site, Immune Resilience. Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated. - Confucius Learn new tools for transforming your community and own wellbeing including: His favorite self-care practices to enhance his own wellbeing and how you can apply them to your life. All about his Resilient Option program and their mission to help people thrive. His apps, Zizo and MoodCandy, and how they can help us build greater resilience. What optional suffering is and why we're wired to have it because of our brain's negativity bias. How to become happier every day with conscious choices that will become habits over time. The importance of rest and focusing on something during the day to uplift your emotions. Discover Dr. Amit's Three Steps for Stress Management: Identify Eliminate Reframe Our greatest freedom is the freedom to choose our attitude. - Viktor Frankl Mentioned In This Episode Amit Sood Resilient Option program Happy Brain: How to Overcome Our Neural Predispositions to Suffering | Amit Sood, MD | TEDxUNI Mayo Clinic The Mayo Clinic Guide to Stress-Free Living The Mayo Clinic Handbook for Happiness Mindfulness Redesigned SMART with Dr. Sood The Resilience Journal Build Your Immune Resilience Zizo MoodCandy Wellness on a Shoestring® by Dr. Michelle Robin Kindness Campaign Deck SCBS Episode 289 – Rennie McKinney 5 minute journal app Immune Resilience Advent Health Community America Connect Twitter LinkedIn

If you wish to understand the Universe think of energy, frequency and vibration. - Nikola Tesla Dr. Darrell Misak has the unique qualifying training as a naturopathic doctor and registered pharmacist to formulate VI-Telometry. Using his pharmacy background understanding of chemistry along with his naturopathic herbal and nutritional training at National College of Natural Medicine, Dr. Misak's insight and understanding of science and nature come together in VI-Telometry. Get 10% off your VI-Telometry order with the code ROBIN Join Dr. Michelle and Dr. Darrell as they talk about: How to achieve a higher level of life for yourself by focusing on living a healthy lifestyle you love. What inspired him to become a naturopathic doctor. His main focus on helping patients improve their body's efficiency so that it's able to self-correct and heal on its own. What energy medicine is and how he utilizes it in his professional practice. Why we're drawn to comfort food when we're stressed out. What telomeres are, where they're located, and why we should know about them. The incredible shift we would see in our nation's health if farmed food without the use of pesticides. Learn new tools for transforming your community and own wellbeing including: How breathwork and meditation can help you let go of stress and anxiety in the moment. The power of pausing and being aware of what you're eating, feeling, and how your energy levels are. How natural products like Dr. Darrell's VI-Telometry products with telomeres can help reverse aging, improve your energy, and help strengthen your memory. Learn all about and apply Dr. Darrell's Five Phases to your life for better health: Phase 1: Clean up your environment i.e. Focus on pure air, food, and water as well as EMF protection Phase 2: Identify through testing what your body's specific stressors are Phase 3: Support - Understand what your body needs in order to heal it rather than focusing on what you need to fix it Phase 4: Detoxification carried out by the first three phases Phase 5: Self-awareness and recognizing what your symptoms are telling you about your body Sometimes the best thing you can do is not think, not wonder, not imagine, not obsess. Just breathe and have faith that everything will work out for the best. - Unknown Mentioned In This Episode Darrell Misak VI-Telometry Advent Health Community America Connect Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube

Rennie Shuler-McKinney, MS, LCP, has dedicated her professional career to serving others and focusing on those struggling with depression and suicidal behavior. In her current role as Clinical Director of Behavioral Health Services at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, she leads multiple teams on the inpatient acute care psychiatric unit, the Intensive Outpatient Program and the 24-hour Behavioral Health Assessment Center. She has also spent more than 20 years in private practice, providing therapy to adolescents and their families. Rennie is a Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist, receiving her Master of Science Degree in Psychology and her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Sociology from Pittsburg State University. Rennie currently serves as the Chair of the Johnson County Suicide Prevention Coalition, is on the Board of Heartland Regional Alcohol and Substance Abuse Center and is the past chair of the Kansas Hospital Association's Behavioral Health Task Force. Join Dr. Michelle and Rennie as they talk about: What help and therapeutic treatments are available in Kansas City if you are anxious, depressed, or have suicidal thoughts. Why some people struggle with being kind more than others and how we can better understand why. Why we're more likely to be kind when we witness others doing it too. Mental health statistics from June 2020 and the fatigue people are now feeling into the end of the year. Why it's so important for people to receive the support they need so that they do not become hopeless. Which lessons of kindness she learned from her father from a very young age. Learn new tools for transforming your community and own wellbeing including: Approaching our relationships and interactions with a soft heart. The science behind the three feel good hormones that are released when you give or receive kindness. What people are doing in the Kansas City community to spread kindness and how you can join. The importance of being kind to everyone no matter their job role or background. Mentioned In This Episode Rennie Shuler-McKinney, MS, LCP AdventHealth Shawnee Mission Johnson County Suicide Prevention Coalition Heartland Regional Alcohol and Substance Abuse Center Lockton Connect LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube

Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of overcoming it. - Helen Keller Quinton Lucas, "Mayor Q," has prioritized making Kansas City's neighborhoods safer, creating more accessible and affordable housing and public transportation, fostering a healthier community and improving basic services. Quinton created and chairs the City's Special Committee on Housing Policy. Born and raised in Kansas City, Quinton has spent most of his life in the city's urban core. As a child, he moved often and experienced homelessness, sometimes staying with family or friends, or residing in a motel. Despite these challenges, Quinton remained focused on his schoolwork, earning academic scholarships to high school, college and Cornell Law School before returning home to Kansas City. Join Dr. Michelle and Mayor Quinton as they talk about: The positive shift we can create in someone's life when we show them kindness. Stories of how other people have shown him kindness during his lifetime and how that has lifted his spirits. The fact that everyone in 2020 is experiencing some kind of trauma this year. Examples of how the local Kansas City business community has rallied around him. Why social media is wonderful but we have to be wary of what we read/see/hear on it and what the truth out there actually is. How to be more considerate of what we share and write on social media. What steps we can take to show up and support one another. Learn new tools for transforming your community including: Why you should never get too fed up to try and make a difference. The power of not giving up on our community especially our younger generations. Why it's so important to listen to one another especially with the Black Lives Matter movement. Understanding people of different backgrounds and why we're all so similar in our experiences, emotions, and struggles. Why it matters so much to people when we make time for them. Mentioned In This Episode Quinton Lucas, "Mayor Q," Simon Sinek Brené Brown Kindness Campaign Kindness Campaign Deck Connect LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Twitter

Whenever you make room for kindness your heart turns into poetry. - Dr. Michelle Robin Linda Cohen has been a Kindness Catalyst for over 10 years. She is a professional speaker, presentation consultant and the author of 1,000 Mitzvahs: How Small Acts of Kindness Can Heal, Inspire and Change Your Life published in 2011 by Seal Press. Linda presents to organizations and businesses on the Economy of Kindness. She is the past president of the National Speakers Association Oregon Chapter. She loves practicing yoga and meditation and will never pass up a good cup of Earl Grey tea. The sooner we become less impressed with our life, our accomplishments, our career, our relationships, the prospects in front of us and the more involved we are with these things, the sooner we get better at them. We must be more than just happy to be here. - Linda Cohen Join Dr. Michelle and Linda as they talk about: How both the giver and the receiver benefit from acts of kindness. What inspired Linda to start her project, 1,000 Mitzvahs. The shift she's seeing in giving and receiving and why it's been easier for people to be the receiver during COVID-19 than before. Why acts of kindness first have to start with yourself before you are fully able to give to others. What lessons about kindness and life she has learned from her children. Why it's so important to ask for help when you need it and in return offer support to those around you. How to be more empathetic towards people and their behavior because you never know what they're going through. Discover the three lessons of kindness Lind learned from 1,000 Mitzvahs: The size of the kindness act doesn't necessarily matter. Giving and receiving: It's easy to be the giver and sometimes harder to be the receiver. The ripple effect: A simple act of kindness can create a ripple effect in the community. Learn about Linda's 10 Ways To Cultivate Kindness including these specifically for 2020: Attend to your heart Voice your love Display your thanks Don't let you imagination get hijacked Take only sips of social media Mentioned In This Episode Linda Cohen 1,000 Mitzvahs: How Small Acts of Kindness Can Heal, Inspire and Change Your Life 10 Ways To Cultivate Kindness Loving Kindness Meditation Giving and Receiving Kindness Campaign Kindness Campaign Deck SCBS Ep. 241 – Mindy Corporon The Rabbit Effect by Kelli Harding MD MPH The War of Kindness by Jamil Zaki Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey Advent Health Ekchart Tolle SCBS Episode 258 – Sonia Choquette-Tully Channel Kindness: Stories of Kindness and Community by Lady Gaga Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. - Leo Buscaglia Connect LinkedIn Facebook Twitter YouTube

You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe deserve your love and affection. - Buddha David Fryburg, M.D., is a physician (internist and endocrinologist), a scientist, and a self-proclaimed nerd who wants to help people achieve a better and more meaningful life. He has been an academic journeyman educated and trained at a lot of great institutions. Following a terrific experience as faculty at the University of Virginia, Dr. Fryburg moved to the pharmaceutical industry to eventually lead translational medicine for cardiovascular, metabolic, and endocrine diseases at Pfizer. For the last 9 years he has led teams of scientists from academia, government, and industry to solve problems in how we measure or diagnose disease for the Foundation for the NIH Biomarkers Consortium. In 2014, with his son Jesse, David co-founded Envision Kindness, a novel non-profit that promotes kindness, compassion, joy, and love through images crowd sourced from around the world. As he dug deeper, the science behind why kindness is so important made itself known. It is through this blog that his alter ego, Prof K, shares these learnings and puts a scientific face on the ancient wisdom "it is better to give than receive." Join Dr. Michelle and David Fryburg M.D. as they talk about: What inspired him to co-found Envision Kindness to show the beauty of positive human interaction and relationships that he knows to be true. The science of kindness and why it's so necessary for our survival as humans. Why we are naturally built for kindness and how just witnessing it can uplift our wellbeing. The fact that kindness is the default state of most living beings. How we're wired for empathy and compassion. Why we're more attracted to people who are generous and caring through acts such as volunteering. How Envision Kindness is passively inspiring people to be more kind, compassionate, and loving. Compassionate people are geniuses in the art of living, more necessary to the dignity, security, and joy of humanity than the discoverers of knowledge. - Albert Einstein Learn new tools for transforming your life including: Exploring the warm feeling you feel after you have helped someone in your inner circle or even out in the community. Why we naturally tap into the 'Helper's High' for high vibrations compared to low ones. Why being altruistic can be good for our wellbeing. Why volunteering and helping others can lengthen your lifespan. How seeing pictures or kindness or positivity can boost your mind and mood. Human kindness has never weakened the stamina or softened the fiber of a free people. A nation does not have to be cruel to be tough. - Franklin D. Roosevelt Mentioned In This Episode David Fryburg, M.D Envision Kindness Psychology Today | David Fryburg, M.D - The Science of Kindness Kindness Campaign Kindness Campaign Deck Connect LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube

Why does kindness matter in a business – especially in leadership? Dr. Michelle Robin sits down to talk about that very thing with three of Lockton's leadership members in Kansas City – Joe Agnello, Brooke Runnion, and Said Taiym. They reflect on how kindness has shaped who they are, why kindness matters to them in the world today, and how they bring it into their roles at Lockton for their associates. Join us on today's show as we talk about the 31-Day Kindness Campaign in partnership with Lockton Companies.

Where flowers bloom so does hope. - Lady Bird Johnson Aaron Fulk has a strong entrepreneur heart with a passion for social media. She has taken what many would have seen as tough circumstances and turned them into living her dream. She is running a very successful marketing agency, Lillian James Creative. Join Dr. Michelle and Aaron as they talk about: Where Aaron is at in her self-care journey and looking after her health. Lessons she's learned over the last months during this 75 Day Hardcore self-care plan. Why her business grows greater the more time she spends on herself and her wellness. About our Small Changes Big Shifts Kindness Campaign in October and November. Mindset and behavior changes for Aaron during lockdown and on her wellness journey. Various struggles that Dr. Michelle has been through and why she's empowered to just keep moving. What people don't realize about single mothers such as Aaron that she wants them to know about. When you heal the heart, you will heal the body. - Dr. Michelle Robin Learn new tools for transforming your life including: How to cultivate greater awareness of what you're eating as well as thinking or saying about yourself. Why working on yourself will ripple and help your kids focus on themselves and ultimately grow too. Finding gratitude in who's showing up for you compared to who isn't there. Paying attention to behavior patterns and how to break the cycle. You can do hard things. - Aaron Fulk Mentioned In This Episode Aaron Fulk Lillian James Creative. Small Changes Big Shifts Kindness Campaign Living in Vitality | AdventHealth Shawnee Mission Living in Vitality Virtual Conference The Hoffman Institute Foundation A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood - Official Trailer Connect LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube

What creates more joy, more happiness, more contentment than a simple sense of fun? - Rev Wendy Craig-Purcell in Ask Yourself This! Affectionately called "The Rev" by her spiritual community, Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell has been a force in the effort toward global change for nearly 40 years. Her personal mission to "teach everyday spiritual wisdom for conscious living and global transformation" inspires and informs all her work. A graduate of the Unity School of Christianity, Wendy was ordained as a Unity minister in 1980. Just a few years later, she founded The Unity Center, a 500-member spiritual community located in San Diego, California where she currently serves as CEO and Spiritual Leader. With a strong interest in spiritually motivated social action, Wendy and The Unity Center community were instrumental in the formation of the San Diego Department of Peace. It has since become Americans for the Department of Peace (AFDOP) and now encompasses all of Southern California. Be the change you wish to see in the world. - Mahatma Gandhi Join Dr. Michelle and Rev. Wendy as they talk about: How her grandmother introduced her to Unity and what inspired her to become a minister. Why we're seeing more people search out for a spiritual community in 2020. How our priorities have shifted during COVID-19. Unpacking the New Thought Movement and Virtual White Allies Gatherings to help combat racism. The relationship they have with their parents and what lessons they have learned from them. Learn new tools for transforming your life including: How we can be more mindful while communicating with the people in our lives each day. Principles we can practice if our inner peace has been challenged including C.A.L.M. - Compassionate, Awake, Loving, and Mindful. What we can do to help our communities heal by listening to our black members. Small acts of kindness that go a long way to bring joy to others. Businesses is the murder of compassion. - Dr. Joan Borsinco Mentioned In This Episode Wendy Craig-Purcell Unity School of Christianity The Unity Center Ask Yourself This: Questions to Open the Heart, Expand the Mind and Awaken the Soul by Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell Living in Vitality | AdventHealth Shawnee Mission Tom Hill Jack Canfield The Hoffman Process David W. Campt Joan Borysenko Connect Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube

Motivation comes from action. - Rebecca Louise in It Takes Grit Our BONUS Small Changes Big Shifts guest this week is the Author of the new book, It Takes Grit, Rebecca Louise. Rebecca is also the Founder of the B.T.E.S app and host of the It Takes Grit Podcast. Rebecca's mission is to help you feel like the best version of yourself every single day by bringing you exciting workouts and tasty recipes, as well as giving you the motivation to do it. Like a lot of people, it has taken her a while to be comfortable in her own skin. At the age of 17, she suffered from anorexia and terrible complexion which led to depression. Join Dr. Michelle and Rebecca as they talk about: Her wellness journey facing anorexia as she tried to control all of her emotions as a teenager. Unpacking why people develop eating disorders and the differences between anorexia and bulimia. The immense amount of bullying she faced when she switched to a new school. How removing herself from a toxic environment allowed her to shift her mindset. The importance of building resilience with gratitude and love. How being isolated and in lockdown is leading to higher rates of self-comparison but we can prevent it. Learn new tools for transforming your health including: How to really starting living and loving life by stop comparing yourself to other people. Creating a grit mindset to help you keep going no matter what obstacles you face along the way. Seeing the gifts we have and are given when we face difficult times such as COVID-19. Why you shouldn't take advice from somebody that you wouldn't want to trade places with. Tune in and discover: What it means to "level up" and how we can do that each day by focusing on improving ourselves by 1%. Steps from her book, It Takes Grit, that you can start applying to your life today. Special bonuses including a Free 30-Day Workout Program you can find at her website. Her B.T.E.S. workout app and community that you can become a part of today. Grit is sticking with your future day in and day out. Not just for one week, not just for one month but for years. - Angela Lee Duckworth Mentioned In This Episode Rebecca Louise It Takes Grit by Rebecca Louise T.E.S app It Takes Grit Podcast Rebecca Louise's Free 30-Day Workout Program Strong Is The New Pretty by Kate T. Parker Jim Rohn Tony Robbins Connect Instagram Facebook YouTube Pinterest

Happily ever after is lived on a day to day basis. - Margaret Bonanno This week Dr. Michelle Robin is joined by her fellow Wellness Consortium sisters to discuss how we can break the cycle and create generational changes within our families and communities, how to support our younger generations as they transition into adulthood, plus our upcoming 31-Day Kindness Campaign in October. Go out into the world today and love the people you meet. Let your presence light new light in the hearts of people. - Mother Teresa About Dr. Kerri Howerton Dr. Kerri Howerton, chiropractic physician, certified functional medicine practitioner, is the owner of Modern Health KC. She created Modern Health KC with women and children in mind. At Modern Health KC they are in it for the long haul. Some behaviors, habits and routines have taken years to create. To think we could reverse the damage done by a modern environment in 30 days would not be a responsible tactic. She is passionate about helping people understand, cultivate and grow their own modern health path. She believes true healthcare is created by empowering patients to become their own "doctor". There is not a single doctor who can ever understand the symptoms a patient feels on a day to day basis. About Dawn Hood Dawn Hood chose to become a counselor because she enjoys helping people grow, make changes and feel better! She enjoys hearing her clients' stories, learning about their experiences, and figuring out the patterns behind what works well and what doesn't. Each person is a unique puzzle, made up of heredity, personality style, and life experiences. After acquiring a license as a Professional Counselor, she opened and began building her private practice. During this time, she continued working in Community Mental Health as both a therapist and a supervisor for other therapists within the same program. Along with counseling, she has also held a position as an Adjunct Professor. At Rockhurst University she enjoyed two years teaching courses in Developmental Psychology. Academically, she has a Bachelors degree in Psychology (BS), and a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT). Through the State of Missouri she is also Licensed as a Professional Counselor (LPC). About Dr. Jess Loveless Jessica Loveless, DC graduated with her Doctorate of Chiropractic from Cleveland University-Kansas City, and is currently studying for her Masters in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine at the University of Western States. Dr. Loveless spends many of her weekends attending seminars and conferences to increase her knowledge in the latest topics and services in healthcare. This gives her exceptional experience to provide patients with superior treatment and care. Dr. Loveless enjoys advocating for her profession with the Kansas Chiropractic Association (KCA) as the Kansas City Metro District Director, as well as the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) serving on the Political Action Committee and Legislative Advisory Board. During election seasons, she helps manage her mother's political campaign, Concannon for Kansas, for the Kansas House of Representatives. If it was easy, everyone would do it. Heart is what makes it great. - Tom Hanks in A League Of Their Own Join Dr. Michelle, Dr. Kerri, Dawn, and Dr. Jess as they talk about: The power of focusing on whole-person health. Why they chose to focus on careers in health and wellness. What the Wellness Consortium is and what it means to them to be a part of it. How they're helping their clients heal the mind, body, and soul. Upcoming events happening with the Wellness Consortium that you can attend in the Kansas City Area. Our October 31- Day Kindness Campaign and how you can get involved. The increase in people facing mental health crises due to COVID-19, racism, and other issues facing the USA. Learn new tools for transforming your health and community including: Slowing down and trying new ways to be to support yourself and other people. How to find the right wellness tribe for you and your goals. Why it's so important for women to support one another. How to build resilience and help others cultivate it as well in their own lives. Not fragile like a flower. Fragile like a bomb. - Ruth Bader Ginsburg Mentioned In This Episode 31-Day Kindness Campaign Lockton Big Shifts Foundation Wellness Consortium Modern Health KC SCBS Ep. 160 – Dr. Georgia Nab SCBS Ep. 241 – Mindy Corporon SCBS Ep. 220 – Dr. Ann Kulze Awesome Ambitions Living in Vitality | AdventHealth Shawnee Mission Wild Collective Connect Kerri Howerton Dawn Hood Jessica Loveless, DC

Sugar is the sociopath of foods. It acts sweet, but it's really poison. - Karen Salmansohn Are you living a lifestyle causing insulin resistance? What can you do to reverse it? Robby Barbaro, MPH, is one of the Co-Founders of Mastering Diabetes, a coaching program that teaches people how to reverse insulin resistance via low-fat, plant-based, whole-food nutrition. Robby was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2000, and has been living a plant-based lifestyle since 2006. He worked at Forks Over Knives for 6 years, and earned a Master's in Public Health in 2019. Join Dr. Michelle and Robby as they talk about: The differences between Type 1, 2, and 3 diabetes plus how much of the USA population is living with each one. What all types of diabetes have in common: insulin resistance. Their mission at Mastering Diabetes: to help people reverse their insulin resistance. The chronic diseases that can occur when somebody is already insulin resistant including Alzheimer's, heart disease, cancer, PCOS, and more. Symptoms of insulin resistance that you add to your wellness toolbox when paying atttenciton to your health. Key teaching points that they share in Mastering Diabetes. Common myths about a plant-based diet. Learn new tools for transforming your health including: What steps you can take if you think you may have pre-diabetes or diabetes. Different tests including an A1C to find out where your range is at. The "plant-strong" diet approach and their own specific method at Mastering Diabetes. Their list of red light, yellow light, and green light foods when following the Mastering Diabetes method. How changing just one of your meals will help you shift your health and why focusing on breakfast is the easiest way to begin. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it. - Signs: The Secret Language of the Universe by Laura Lynne Jackson Mentioned In This Episode Mastering Diabetes Mastering Diabetes Podcast Episode 279 - Samantha Hammontree, Tereza Hubkova and Haley Prophet Living in Vitality | AdventHealth Shawnee Mission Connect Instagram Facebook YouTube

Dr. Tereza Hubkova, Samantha Hammontree, and Haley Prophet join Dr. Michelle Robin on today's show to talk about the AdventHealth Shawnee Mission 23rd Annual Living in Vitality Virtual Conference, set to take place on Friday, September 25, 2020, from 9 am -12 pm CT. This year's presenters cover a wide array of topics including immune resilience, mental health, and supplements. Plus, participants will learn how happiness, health, and personal growth all enable us to live "The Good Life" from the featured keynote, Dr. Oz. Tune in for why we're all so excited for the virtual event!

Just keep swimming, just keep swimming, just keep swimming. - Dory from Finding Nemo Our guest this week on Small Changes Big Shifts, Joni Wickham, is all about grit, grace, and getting things done. A native of Raleigh, North Carolina, Joni and her indisputable southern accent arrived in Kansas City almost 10 years ago after leading initiatives within state and federal government as well as advocacy organizations. In her eight years with the mayor's office—the majority of them spent as Chief of Staff—Joni has proven herself as an accomplished political strategist, communications expert, and organizational leader. Prior to her time at city hall, Joni worked with the American Federation of Teachers, the Missouri Department of Transportation, and in the office of Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan. She is also the author of the new book The Thin Line Between Cupcake and Bitch: Taking Action, Driving Change, Getting Results. Joni has authored a LinkedIn series: Navigating Conflict While Female series addressing the unique workplace challenges women face surrounding conflict. Join Dr. Michelle and Joni as they talk about: Her career and experience with witnessing workplace challenges for women. The moment that inspired her to write the book, The Thin Line Between Cupcake and Bitch, about communication and leadership differences between men and women. Unpacking how men and women can use their different styles of leadership and communication more constructively and effectively. What she misses the most and what she doesn't miss about working in local government. Exploring politics and what she wishes people would know more about it. How we can be better active listeners including doing less talking over one another. Learn new tools for better communication in your life including: Why you don't have to be best friends with someone to build good teamwork. Focus on whatever result or drive you're going for and figure out how to use the interpersonal relationship in a way that accomplishes it. Why sometimes we have to put aside the emotions and constructs that hold us back from getting work done. What steps we can take to have more conversations about the issues around gender bias. Why self-awareness is key to help resolve gender bias in organizations. The "You Matter" Manifesto You are enough. You have influence. You are a genius. You have a contribution to make. You have a gift that others need. Your actions define your impact. You are the change. You Matter. Mentioned In This Episode Joni Wickham The Thin Line Between Cupcake and Bitch: Taking Action, Driving Change, Getting Results by Joni Wickham LinkedIn Series: Navigating Conflict While Female Joni Wickham on A Thin Line Between Cupcake and Bitch Small Changes Big Shifts ep. 210 - Wendy Basch Connect LinkedIn Facebook Twitter

"When another person makes you suffer, it is because he suffers deeply within himself, and ... Out of a fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering that is familiar." - Thich Nhat Hanh How can we heal and free ourselves from suffering? What steps can we take to clear out the self-doubt? That is the question that this week's Small Changes Big Shifts podcast guest, is the author of the international bestselling book, You Were Not Born To Suffer, Blake D. Bauer. Each year Blake helps thousands of people who cannot find effective support from conventional psychology, medicine, or religion. Blake is a world-renowned teacher and speaker with an extensive background in psychology, alternative medicine, nutrition, traditional healing, and mindfulness meditation. Based on both his personal experience overcoming deep suffering, addiction, and adversity, as well as his professional success with over 100,000 people worldwide, Blake's pioneering work integrates what he's found to be the most effective approach to optimal mental, emotional, and physical health. Join Dr. Michelle and Blake as they talk about: The mental and emotional pain he experienced growing up in an unconscious, dysfunctional family home. The transformation he went through after being kicked off of his high school football team for substance abuse and a DUI. Questions he started asking about life, success, money, and purpose at the young age of 18. His early interest in studying nutrition, psychology, and traditional Chinese medicine. How we're making ourselves sick because we're not giving ourselves the attention that we deserve. Why the inner narrative, "I don't matter" impacts our health from the inside out. His favorite self-care practice to let go of anger and anyone who has hurt you in the past. Learn new tools to add to your wellness toolbox including: Developing emotional awareness and how to tap into it throughout the day. How to express our emotions with grace and articulate that clearly with other people when we need to. Letting go of the fear we have when we're about to tell people about how we really feel about something. Understanding where self-doubt really comes from and how we can overcome it. Why self-love is so important for our happiness, confidence, and growth. Why opening up and be vulnerable with your child can help you and them through a difficult time. Join us and discover how you can gain greater awareness and help yourself thrive in 2020. Get the first 65 pages of You Were Not Born To Suffer by Blake D. Bauer Mentioned In This Episode Blake D. Bauer You Were Not Born To Suffer by Blake D. Bauer Living in Vitality | AdventHealth Shawnee Mission Connect Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn "For the first time in my life, I saw the truth as it is set into song by so many poets, proclaimed as the final wisdom by so many thinkers. The truth - that Love is the ultimate and highest goal to which man can aspire. Then I grasped the meaning of the greatest secret that human poetry and human thought and belief have to impart: The salvation of man is through love and in love." - Viktor E. Frankl

As long as I have some love in my heart, it mitigates the sense of separation. - Frank Ferrante This week we are sharing Dr. Michelle's interview with Frank Ferrante from our 2020 Rhythm & Resilience series. Frank is a Sicilian from Brooklyn living in San Francisco. A lover of life, great food, and a good laugh, Frank was also a drug addict, morbidly obese, pre-diabetic, and fighting Hepatitis C. Estranged from his daughter, single, and struggling with depression, Frank knows that life can be better than this, and looked for a way out. Through Frank's story of love, redemption, and transformation, the viewers of the May I Be Frank documentary and readers of his book, May I Be Frank, documentary witness the power of change for themselves and the world. It's the essence of the human condition and what it truly means to fall in love again. Join Dr. Michelle and Frank as they talk about: Unpacking his life before the film including health, family, work, and education. How the May I Be Frank documentary completely changed his life and the obstacles he went through including imposter syndrome at the beginning. His COVID-19 lockdown experience and how it allowed him to self-reflect and positively impact his relationships. What guidance he has to share on cultivating long term relationships with the people we meet during our lifetimes. Taking a closer look at how our behavior affects the people in our lives. Why he believes a key part of why depression happens is because we're not aligned with our core beliefs. What steps you can take right now if you are feeling lonely. Learn new tools to add to your wellness toolbox including: The power of connecting with yourself and how to release thoughts and feelings that are no longer serving you anymore. What process he goes through to get rid of the different voices inside his head and instead just listen to one - his own. Why reaching out and helping someone else can be some of the best medicine for your own wellbeing. Unpacking why we're the happiest when we're not even thinking about ourselves but of other people. How we can show up as our authentic selves by focusing on what brings us joy. Do something nice for somebody and don't get caught. - Frank Ferrante Mentioned In This Episode SCBS Ep. 18: Raz Ingrasci and Frank Ferrante – Ready to Feng Shui Your Soul? May I Be Frank Trailer Stream May I Be Frank Documentary May I Be Frank Book: May I Be Frank DVD Day 8 - Rhythm and Resilience with Reverend Patricia T. Bass The Hoffman Process Day 6 - Rhythm and Resilience with Teri Griege Byron Katie Connect Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube

If you want to be unhappy, think about yourself. If you want to be happy, think about others. - Dalai Lama People in healthcare are struggling. Physician burnout levels are high. On Small Changes Big Shifts this week, Physician Coach, Speaker, and Author of many publications including the book, Everyday Resilience, Dr. Gail Gazelle, joins Dr. Michelle Robin on Wisdom Wednesday to share how we can all become more resilient each day. Prior to becoming a physician coach, and at a critically stressful time in her career, she struggled with self-doubt, constant rumination, and over-tiredness. Today we will be discussing her own health and career journey, imposter syndrome and how to vanquish yours as well as resilience during COVID-19 and especially for healthcare workers. Join Dr. Michelle and Dr. Gail as they talk about: Why she shifted her career of being a veterinarian to a physician with a specific focus on hospice care. Why she felt called to help physicians with their chronic fatigue and burnout. The abusive childhood she had and how she has healed from her past. Unpacking the five regrets that the dying often have at the end of their lives. Why resilience is about shedding our old ways and learning practical strategies. Common themes amongst physicians who face burnout. Impostor syndrome narratives many physicians have going on in their minds. Unpacking the mental health crisis that was happening before COVID-19, now, and the outlook of it in the future. Learn new tools to add to your wellness toolbox including: How to become more resilient now during COVID-19 and moving forward into the future. Practical strategies to help us shift from imposter syndrome, not just for physicians but for everyone. How you can become friends with the imposter voice inside your head. Learning how to reveal the deep inner strength and resilience that lies within all of us. Why self-compassion is one of the most powerful medicinals out there to help us heal. Download a free chapter from Dr. Gail's book, Everyday Resilience! My mind is a bad neighborhood that I try not to go into alone - Anne Lamott Mentioned In This Episode Everyday Resilience by Dr. Gail Gazelle Gail Gazelle The Top Five Regrets of the Dying: A Life Transformed by the Dearly Departing by Bronnie Ware The Hoffman Process Byron Katie Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine Five Minute Journal app Radical Compassion by Tara Brach The Wise Heart by Jack Kornfield Radical Forgiveness by Colin C. Tipping Mindful Blue KC 6: Dr. Amit Sood - Living From The Heart Connect Facebook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn

Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live. - Jim Rohn On Small Changes Big Shifts this week, Dr. Amy Novotny joins Dr. Michelle Robin to discuss how we can learn how to live life pain free. She is the Founder of the PABR Institute and co-author an Amazon #1 Best-Selling book Don't Quit: Stories of Persistence, Courage and Faith, which shares her journey on how and why she developed the PABR® Method. Dr. Amy founded the PABR® Institute (Pain Awareness Breathing Relief) with the mission to provide pain, stress and anxiety relief to those who seek a naturalistic form of treatment when other treatment methods have fallen short. Her unique approach comes from her experience treating in a variety of settings and with a wide range of patient populations over the past 10 years. Her background in orthopedics, sports, geriatrics, balance disorders, nerve injuries, and most recently, chronic pain; and influences from coursework at the Postural Restoration Institute gave her the foundation to develop this treatment method to address a wide variety of painful and restrictive conditions. She customizes all treatment plans to the individual to help them achieve their goals, whether it is to pick up a child, get through a work day pain free or play a sport. Join Dr. Michelle and Dr. Amy as they talk about: What new findings she discovered while working as a physical therapist within the first years of her career including how the breath can help us heal. How we can calm down the nervous system by focusing on two things: our breath and the position of our body. The positive impact that breathwork and better posture had on her long-distance running besides releasing stress and tension. Why she has moved on from a career as a physical therapist which focuses more on the external body to how she can help people heal internally with PABR. Her struggles with imposter syndrome and pushback at work as she left physical therapy to teach people how to heal internally with breathwork and improved body position. Discover how you can heal internally as Dr. Amy: Breaks down the enteric, sympathetic, and parasympathetic nervous systems. Shares the importance of letting go of bracing the body in a focused, tight stance to allow it to "hang out". Explains how she helps people shift out of "fight or flight mode" to relieve stress and tension by adjusting their body's position specifically the ribcage. Unpacks what spinal hygiene is and why it's so important for our health. How to stop holding your breath in a tense, guarded pose but let go and breathe freely. What steps she walks people through to help relieve their COVID-19 symptoms. Learn new tools to add to your wellness toolbox including: Why she wants people to focus on getting their spine in as much of a neutral position as possible. How we can investigate what everyday activities are contributing to our back muscles being overworked and dominate in all of our movements. Breathing exercises you can do at any moment to help you release tension in the back. How to tap into a better sleep posture and why sleeping on your side with a pillow between your knees will help you breathe better. Where to look for the best seeds to plant in your home's garden. You are loved. Don't give up. - Josh Groban Mentioned In This Episode Amy Novotny PABR® Institute Don't Quit: Stories of Persistence, Courage and Faith PABR® Method Kyle Wilson Jim Rohn Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki SCBS Episode 265 – Paul Long Sproutman SCBS Ep. 210 – Wendy Basch Wellness on a Shoestring by Dr. Michelle Robin Connect Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube LinkedIn

Licensed Reiki Master, Yoga Instructor, Relationship Management Expert, Mindful Leadership Coach and owner of Villalobos Vitality, Alex Villalobos-McAnderson, joins Dr. Michelle Robin this week on Small Changes Big Shifts. Villalobos Vitality was born of the idea that everyone's inner Wolf should be cherished, nurtured, and unleashed with love and light. This is possible with the healing power of Reiki. Combining Reiki and yoga with other personal health and healing services, Alex helps adults, children, and workplace groups find the energy of light and love that surrounds them and then put it to use their life. Join Dr. Michelle and Alex as they talk about: Alex's healing journey and how Dr. Michelle has been a part of it. How changing her diet helped Alex achieve her health transformation, get more energy, and feel better. Unpacking DACA and her life being a part of it. Why it's not selfish to take out time for yourself but 'self full.' How to embrace every day of your life and how you spend your time. Learn new tools to add to your wellness toolbox including: How you can move energy and feel the chakras all throughout your body by humming, "The Sound Of Music." The importance of moving your body especially if you're feeling in a funk. Stay hydrated and well rested with plenty of water and rest. Carve out time to experience and embrace the stillness via practices such as meditation, yoga, or prayer to tap into the deepest part of you. Mentioned In This Episode Alex Villalobos-McAnderson Villalobos Vitality 20,000 Days by Robert D. Smith Connect Facebook Instagram YouTube LinkedIn

When your mind wants to feel in control of an uncontrollable situation, it resorts to self blame but when we have set blame down and truly grieve, we can take our empty and open hands and pick up responsibility for living well and living right. - Dennis Tirch This week on Small Changes Big Shifts, Dr. Michelle Robin is joined by the Co-Founders of MaxLove Project, Justin Wilford & Audra DiPadova. Audra and Justin are the parents of Max and Maesie. When their son, Max, was 4 years old, he was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive brain tumor. Max's treatment, recovery, and journey into survivorship led Justin and Audra to found MaxLove Project to help other families thrive in childhood cancer treatment and beyond. The MaxLove Project team is made up of a group of extraordinarily dedicated individuals who are passionate about improving the lives of all SuperKids and SuperFamilies and works behind the scenes to support the mission of the organization. They believe that survivorship starts the day of diagnosis. All childhood cancer survivors face a lifetime of serious life-threatening health risks. They believe that the statistics are not destiny and they are changing the odds for families facing childhood cancers with evidence-based integrative wellness and culinary medicine. Discover how you can grow into our own journey of empowerment and greater wellness by focusing on what you can control. MaxLove Project is powered by our fierce community. We need you! Please join us — there are a number of ways to help. Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom. - Viktor Frankl Join Dr. Michelle, Justin, and Audra as they talk about: Their background in various industries from higher education, culinary, disease prevention, and health promotion. How all of their interests were combined together to empower them when Max was diagnosed with cancer. What life was like for them before and after Max's diagnosis including Justin's new mission to help as many people as he and Audra could with The MaxLove Project. The village it takes to really keep a cause like The MaxLove Project get off of the ground and also keep it moving. How they and their team have and continue to empower people through cancer. Their future plans to continue helping parents and children including their BeSuper Action Plan. Learn new tools to add to your wellness toolbox including: How we can improve the quality of life and live our best days together. Steps to build a powerful mindset and give yourself permission to really listen to conversations like this one with Justin and Audra. What you can do to empower your family including cooking with "fierce foods" via their Culinary Medicine Program and applying whole-body wellness. Breaking down why social health in itself is a health behavior and how to find your wellness tribe. Mentioned In This Episode MaxLove Project Justin Wilford Audra DiPadova MaxLove Project: Our Story Culinary Medicine Program The Ohana Project BeSuper Action Plan The Golden Apron Society Family Support + Local Social Programs BigShifts Foundation 265 Paul Long 263 Tess Masters 062 Melissa Hartwig Whole30 267 – Liza Ingrasci The Hoffman Institute Living in Vitality | AdventHealth Shawnee Mission Connect Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube

"Your greatest wealth is your health." - Dr. Stephanie Gray How can we build a healthier body through functional medicine? Today on Small Changes Big Shifts, we have Host of the Longevity Blueprint Podcast,Creator of the FNP Mastery App, Author of Your Longevity Blueprint, Co-founder of Your Longevity Blueprint nutraceuticals, and Co-Owner of Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic in Hiawatha, Iowa, Dr. Stephanie Gray, joining us to explain just that. Dr. Stephanie is arguably one of the Midwest's most credentialed female healthcare providers combining many certifications and training. In her book, Your Longevity Blueprint, Dr. Stephanie shares the most progressive functional medicine testing options currently available, as well as Your Longevity Blueprint (LB) nutraceutical products. From gut to hormone health, optimizing your nutritional status to your genetics, and even detoxing the body, she is excited to share her expertise with the world. Free Gift from Dr. Stephanie Gray: 3 Tips to Boost Your Hormones Naturally Join Dr. Michelle and Dr. Stephanie as they talk about: Why we're seeing issues with metabolic syndrome and hormonal imbalances in today's world. Exploring the three root causes of many health imbalances: stress, toxins, and nutritional deficiencies. How to lower the amount of plastic and radiation exposure in our homes from the kitchen to the home office to a child's playroom. The top three toxins we should focus on removing from our lives: plastic, radiation, and fragrances. Tips and products to reduce the amount of radiation coming from your cell phone. How we can help younger generations live healthier lives. Learn new tools to add to your wellness toolbox including: Short term and long term solutions for stress. How to arrange your room for a good night's sleep. What A, B, and C days are and how they can help you keep your health in balance. Understanding Hormones 101 especially for women after menopause. Unpacking the different categories of hormones and how she helps her patients optimize their estrogen, testosterone, and progesterone levels. The power of doing a month-long elimination diet to find out which foods are creating inflammation in your body. "What use is a dream if not a blueprint for courageous action?" - Adam West Mentioned In This Episode Stephanie Gray Your Longevity Blueprint Your Longevity Blueprint nutraceuticals Longevity Blueprint Podcast FNP Mastery App Integrative Health and Hormone Big Shifts Foundation EMF Pollution Solutions EMFs: Why They Are Dangerous To Your Health And What You Can Do About Them! Safe Sleeve Phone Cases DefenderShield Wifi Router Guards Small Changes Big Shifts 21-Day Sleep Program Small Changes Big Shifts Episode 199 - JJ Virgin Small Changes Big Shifts Episode 062 - Melissa Hartwig The Whole30 Program Connect Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn

No amount of thought will ever result in any greater formulation then these three words, 'Love one another,' so long as it is love to the end and without exceptions. - Mother Maria of Paris With a contagious enthusiasm for leadership and innovation and passion for entrepreneurship, Father Justin Mathews joins Dr. Michelle Robin in this week's Small Changes Big Shifts podcast episode. Fr. Justin is a Kansas City native with 20 years experience developing and executing successful strategies for social, mission-driven for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. Father Justin Mathews serves as the Executive Director of Reconciliation Services [RS], a growing nonprofit located at 31st and Troost, the historic racial and economic dividing line of Kansas City, MO. The mission of RS is to "cultivate a community seeking reconciliation to transform Troost from a dividing line into a gathering place, and reveal the strength of all." Join Dr. Michelle and Fr. Justin as they talk about: Why he changed his life's purpose from the music industry to combine faith, business and philanthropy. About Thelma's Kitchen's mission plus the delivery service they're providing during COVID-19. Their plan to launch Thelma's Kitchen Box Lunch in August 2020. What reconciliation means to him and how we can apply it to our lives. Their top tips to reconnect with other people to recharge their batteries during COVID-19. Learn new tools to add to your wellness toolbox including: How to guide our inner soul during 2020. Self-care practices to come back into balance with himself including movement. The importance to connect with other people and being intentional of our proximity to them. Being aware of our thoughts and how they impact our actions and attitude. Learning to be okay with solitude and enjoy it as a gift. Mentioned In This Episode Father Justin Mathews Reconciliation Services [RS] Thelma's Kitchen Thelma's Kitchen Box Lunch No Man Is An Island by Thomas Merton Episode 269 – Jessica Blublaugh ‎Five Minute Journal app Connect Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube LinkedIn

How do we continue to serve our mission, but also do so from a financially responsible and cautionary way? - Jessica Blubaugh What can we do to encourage movement during a time of restriction? This week, director of Win for KC Jessica Blubaugh, discusses the mission of empowering women and girls in sports. Win for KC's annual TRYathalon is now virtual! Jessica describes the creative problem solving to keep the event accessible, fun, and safe. About Jessica Blubaugh Jessica began her career with WIN for KC as an intern over a decade ago. Since then, Jessica worked for KC Sports Commission followed by the Women's Sports Foundation in New York and Atlanta. Afterwards, she transitioned to Teach For America as Senior Marketing Director. Jessica then became the Director of Partnerships & Events for Visit KC. She has come full circle and is now the Director of Win for KC, where she interned 10 years prior. She has spent 15 years in the nonprofit center and worked with great athletes such as Billie Jean King and Michelle Kwan. Join Dr. Michelle and Jessica as they talk about: Jessica's COVID tradition - writing positive quotes on a chalkboard outside Win for KC's mission of empowering women through sports The inspiration of TRYathalon Triathlon Pivoting the TRYathalon to a virtual event, transitioning Camp Win at home, and opening the events to boys for the first time The inspiration of the Youth Advisory Board, giving local youth positions to make positive change Robin sponsoring 2 participants for the TRYathalon Envisioning the conversations we'll be having in 2022 Discover how to be impactful during times of controversy as Jessica shares: Creating connections for kids through diversity and inner city initiatives Decisions in wearing masks Systemic racism being a muscle we have to work at every day Managing negative thought patterns Guidance to move safely outside and social distancing "If you think you are too small to make a difference, think again. Try sleeping with a mosquito."- Dalai Lama Mentioned In This Episode Big 12 TRYathalon Win For KC Camp Win Black Lives Matter Youth Advisory Board Wellness Consortium Britt Frank The Shack by William Paul Long Connect Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube LinkedIn

What are some new wellness practices that you can add to your toolbox during 2020? Today on Small Changes Big Shifts for our Wisdom Wednesday series, Dr. Michelle Robin is joined by Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Author of Building Healthy Family Relationships: A Workbook for Parents & Stepparents, Debra Orbuch Grayson. Debra works from a Family Systems Model which recognizes that each family and individual is unique and that change comes from addressing the dynamics and interactions among members of a system. When working with families she meets with different subsystems of the family to help strengthen relationships which benefit the whole family. She enjoys working with clients and helping them to identify the challenges they are experiencing and to set goals and move toward creating changes in their lives. Throughout her work with clients, she provides tools, support and encouragement as well as additional community resources to help sustain their growth. Join Dr. Michelle and Debra as they talk about: What inspired her to move from teaching to marriage and family therapy. The ripple effect she experiences first hand when she works to help family units. Lots of changes and losses we face as we work towards resiliency and flexibility during COVID-19. Why the most relationship you will ever have is the one you have with yourself. Trends and needs she's witnessing personally in the families that she is working with in 2020. Learn new tools to add to your wellness toolbox including: How to disrupt stuck patterns with the Small Changes Big Shifts Four Quadrants. Creating new language vibes including self-talk words to focus on the positive rather than the negative. Concentrating on what you want to do as an individual and live by what fits you. How to set up healthy boundaries including during COVID-19. Pausing when you think you may be over-committing and not putting yourself first. Mentioned In This Episode Debra Orbuch Grayson Building Healthy Family Relationships: A Workbook for Parents & Stepparents Blog Post - Five Years After The Accident Connect LinkedIn

We're all learning how to belong. - Liza Ingrasci How do we learn to have a sense of belonging? This week Hoffman Institute CEO, Liza Ingrasci, joins us for Wisdom Wednesdays to discuss the power of emotions. Liza has been a part of the Hoffman Institute for decades and is an expert in emotional processing and personal development. She is a heart-centered educator who has done the Hoffman Process and now leads the company. About Liza Ingrasci Liza received her BA in Developmental Psychology from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill in 1974. She has been with the Hoffman Institute since 1990, and now resides as their CEO. Liza has held executive positions in national seminar companies with responsibilities for both enrollment and alumni participation. Join Dr. Michelle and Liza as they talk about: The concept of the negative love syndrome Bob Hoffman starting the process and creating the Hoffman Institute Using the Quadrinity process as a tool for resilience - body, intellect, emotions, and spirit Liza's interpretation of emotional freedom Quad Check In - The importance of recognizing the emotions you're feeling, and identifying what they are The transition of COVID-19 and how it has "sent us all to our room" Robin and Liza's family going through the Hoffman Process Recognizing you're on the path and some helpful resources Discover the power of emotions as Liza shares: Emotional Quotient vs. Intelligence Quotient (EQ & IQ) Looking through the eyes of kindness How important it is to recover sadness to push you forward The newest class of prejudice the Hoffman Institute is offering Success stories from the Hoffman Process Listen and learn about forgiveness and belonging through: Awareness Expression Forgiveness New Behavior When you learn you teach, when get you give.- Maya Angelou Mentioned In This Episode Hoffman Institute Negative Love Syndrome Quad Check In Bob Hoffman Brene Brown Britt Frank Wellness Consortium Joe Gauld Carol Phillips Chris Pam "What's Your Word?" David White Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk Hoffman Feelings List Hoffman Reading List Connect Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube LinkedIn

Tune in as Dr. Michelle Robin talks on the 10-year anniversary of her first book "Wellness on a Shoestring" along with some very special guests.

Understanding others perspectives is critical to thrive in this world. - Paul Long How does optimism move us towards strength? This week, motivational speaker Paul Long discusses "What's Good?!" Paul travels the world delivering high-content keynotes and training to Fortune 500 companies, government agencies and trade associations. Paul is the author of the F.U.N. work book, podcast host, and president of Noah's Bandage Project. In this episode, Dr. Robin and Paul discuss his acronym for F.U.N., inspiring story of pediatric cancer, and how to gravitate towards what gives us strength. About Paul Long Paul Long is a motivational speaker and consultant that has challenged the corporate landscape for over a decade. Paul has provided memorable experiences for countless engagements including workshops, trade shows, keynotes and more. Paul Long's Fundamism philosophy can be defined as the fundamentals of a F.U.N. and optimistic lifestyle. Paul's offering provides tactical skills on how to gravitate more towards the things that give you strength, as opposed to the things that don't. Doing so will provide you more FUN, joy and fulfillment in life. As the Kansas City Royals' 2016 Fan of the Year as selected by Major League Baseball, his shenanigans have been featured in media outlets like ESPN, the Washington Post and even the Wall Street Journal! In 2014, his catsuit adventures led Paul to Noah Wilson, a seven year old boy diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Ewing's Sarcoma. Motivated by Noah's presence and love for life, he began his lifelong commitment to help find a cure for pediatric cancer through Noah's Bandage Project. Join Dr. Michelle and Paul as they talk about: Paul's first career in insurance and the evolution into FUNdamism How Paul is coping as in extrovert in Quarantine F.U.N. - Foundation, Understanding others perspectives, Next steps How to create joy, fun, and fulfillment for everyone in times of collective tension The importance of listening and learning about other's perspectives, and how to be sincere when doing so Noah Wilson's inspiring story of pediatric cancer Identifying opportunity gaps and how to close them Discover how we can be mindful with optimism as James shares: How to offer value during a time of isolation and radical change Times when it's necessary to close the gate on people who don't bring you strength The importance of awareness "When you're aware, you're halfway there" - Wendy Bash The mindset of being a victim vs. victor How you never want to be a rocking chair; moving a lot but never forward Listen and learn all about F.U.N with the acronym: Foundation Understanding Others Perspectives Next Steps "I am going to keep having fun every day I have left, because there is no other way of life. You just have to decide whether you're a tigger or an Eyeore"- Randy Pausch Mentioned In This Episode Paul Long FUNdamism Noah's Bandage Project Be Good To People Keith Haring Wendy Basch Episode on Small Changes Big Shifts Some Nights by Fun Randy Pausch Darrell Misak Connect Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube LinkedIn Podcast

There are only two things you can control in this world - where you spend your heartbeats & your attitude as you pay. All else is an illusion. - James Beck What are some small changes you can make to shift the world for yourself and others? This week, Ted Talk Speaker, mind behind the Give Beck journey, Massage Therapist, and Author of Hey Dad, Remember Me?,and Founder of Beck Balance, James Beck, joins Dr. Michelle Robin to share his own transformational journey, life lessons we can all learn by "paying it forward," how generational dysfunction impacts everyone, and the four steps to know if you should promote a relationship in your life with the Relational Currency acronym, AC/DC. About James Beck James Beck of Beck Balance is changing the massage therapy world by helping practitioners and clients re-create the way they work with the human body so they can significantly reduce pain, improve energy, and enjoy a better quality of life! Beck's professional training began in 2003 as a Massage Therapist at Burke Williams, in Santa Monica, CA, where he grew to become the facility's lead Deep Tissue instructor and one of the top therapists for four years. Beck spent most of his life traveling the world, studying different healing theories & modalities. In 2007, he worked with NBC's American Gladiators (Seasons 1 & 2). After experiencing great results with his protocol, NBC's medical staff asked him to work on their hit show, The Biggest Loser (Seasons 7-11). In 2011, Beck left Hollywood & took an epic, "pay-it-forward" journey across America (go to www.givebeck.com for details). In 2014, he returned to Southern California and began a successful Structural Integration practice and a Wellness Program for March Air Reserve Base in Riverside, CA. He spent six years assisting C.A. National Guard soldiers in passing their Physical Training tests during Drill Weekends through hands-on therapy. Join Dr. Michelle and James as they talk about: His difficult relationship with his father and how that impacted his mental health. How sharing his suicide attempt with his father led to a powerful shift in their relationshp and greater emotional intelligence. Unpacking Generational Dysfunction - What it is, why we all have it, and understanding its impact on our life. Some areas of generational dysfunction that you might be experiencing and how to handle them. How to look at our parents' traits as neutral rather than positive or negative. What steps he did to rewire his brain to reduce stress, anxiety, and PTSD. Discover how we can cultivate ourselves and others as James shares: How we can appreciate pain as a teacher as it points out our problems and brings us all closer together. How gardening has reminded him that there are stages in life we should pay attention to and appreciate. His biggest takeaways from giving everything away including leaving his job as a massage therapist for The Biggest Loser and travelling to all 50 US states to shift his mind, his ways of being, be of service to others, and "pay it forward." What the 5 Love Languages are and why we should try to implement all of them; not just your natural languages. The power of giving more than taking in life to get out of a scarcity mentality and heal yourself. Listen and learn all about the four steps to know if you should promote a relationship in your life with the Relational Currency acronym, AC/DC: Appreciation Connection Detachment Cultivation "Do not depend on the hope of results. You may have to face the fact that your work will be apparently worthless and even achieve no result at all, if not perhaps results opposite to what you expect. As you get used to this idea, you start more and more to concentrate not on the results, but on the value, the rightness, the truth of the work itself. You gradually struggle less and less for an idea and more and more for specific people. In the end, it is the reality of personal relationships that saves everything. - Thomas Merton Mentioned In This Episode James Beck Beck Balance Give Beck Be Good To People SerfBliss -- Pay-it-forward | James Beck | TEDxRiverside Hey Dad, Remember Me? By James Beck Be Good To People The Hoffman Institute Day 9 - Rhythm and Resilience with Frank Ferrante Liza Ingrasci The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman Couchsurfing The Go-Giver by Bob Burg and John David Mann Small Changes Big Shifts Ep 212 - Bob Burg Paul Long Connect Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube LinkedIn

How do we celebrate uncertainty? Join us as we gather to reset our new daily rhythm and build resilience during this time of change. The Blender Girl and her healthy fast food have been featured in the L.A Times, Washington Post, InStyle, Real Simple, Prevention, Family Circle, Vegetarian Times, Living Without, Allergic Living, Thrive, Today.com, Prevention.com, Shape.com, Glamour.com, FoodNetwork.com, Yahoo.com, Parents.com, Chow.com, among other publications around the world. Tess has also made numerous media appearances including the Today show, Home & Family, Fox, WGN, Reluctantly Healthy, and many others. In high demand as a spokesperson, presenter, and recipe developer, Tess collaborates with leading food and lifestyle brands. She is the global spokesperson for KitchenAid blenders, ambassador for Massel bouillon and broth, ambassador for Temple Turmeric. Away from the blender, Tess also enjoys a diverse performance career. She has toured internationally with acclaimed theater productions, worked in film and TV, and lent her voice to commercial campaigns, audiobooks, and popular videogame characters. ​​​​​​​ I'm happy to have Tess share how they're finding Rhythm and Resilience right now, and how we can do the same. I invite you to tune in as we unite as a community. Looking forward to spending time together for some R & R. Join Dr. Michelle and Tess as they talk about: Celebration! How Tess inspired Dr. Robin with the word "celebrate". How Tess discovered inspiration comes from unexpected places. Putting a positive spin on the unknown. Viewing COVID-19 as a gift, sometimes successfully and sometimes not. Tess' food evolution from serious to fun. Opening up the spirit and the heart. Tess' health philosophy on good, better, best. Making data-based decisions while remaining fluid. Meeting people where they are. The idea that there is only one story we're all living, the story of redemption. Human connection, how social media influences bonding Failures are the most valuable steps. Tess' medicine she has to offer the world. The journey is a cha-cha, sometimes you take a step backwards to take a step forward. - Tess Masters Mentioned In This Episode Blender Girl Tess's Detox Programs Live Cooking Classes with Tess 5 Minute Journal App Steven Acuff - Macrobiotics Scott Brick Connect Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Youtube

What is the blessing of fear? Join us as we gather to reset our new daily rhythm and build resilience during this time of change. I'm excited to have Adam Hamilton. Adam is senior pastor of The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kansas, one of the fastest growing, most highly visible churches in the country. The Church Report named Hamilton's congregation the most influential mainline church in America, and he preached at the National Prayer Service as part of the presidential inauguration festivities in 2013. Hamilton is the best-selling and award-winning author of The Call, Making Sense of the Bible, Love to Stay, The Journey, The Way, 24 Hours That Changed the World, Revival, Not a Silent Night, Enough, When Christians Get It Wrong, and Seeing Gray in a World of Black and White,all published by Abingdon Press. Adam has been married 30 years to LaVon. They have two grown daughters. I'm happy to have Adam share how they're finding Rhythm and Resilience right now, and how we can do the same. I invite you to tune in as we unite as a community. Looking forward to spending time together for some R & R. Join Dr. Michelle and Adam as they talk about: The importance of rhythm during quarantine. Pastor Adam's call to church. Faith being an experience of trust. Rising levels of anxiety and suicide, and how to create hope. Tuning out the noise and paying attention to the nudges, whispers, and God moments. Pastor Adam's "God-incidence" in Atlanta with a man who passed. Tragic passings of Mindy Corporan and Erin Langhofer. How to reconcile tragedy with an all loving God, Dr. Martin Luther King's interpretation. Fear being a gift of God. Being mindful of media consumption. A quick breath prayer Pastor Adam's prayer practice What guidance and gifts have come from quarantine Pastor Adam's medicine Not coincidences, God-incidences. - Adam Hamilton Mentioned In This Episode United Methodist Church of the Resurection Adam Hamilton's Website Unafraid by Adam Hamilton Why by Adam Hamilton Psalm 31:5 The Story of Elijah When God Winks by Squire Rushnell Mindy Corporan Erin Langhofer Connect Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Youtube Pinterest

How does forgiveness create transformation? Join us as we gather to reset our new daily rhythm and build resilience during this time of change. Today, I'm excited to have Ron and Beth Hall. Ron Hall's life was centered around a successful career as an international art dealer and a passion for his Rocky Top ranch on the Brazos River. All this changed in 1998 as a result of an encounter with a homeless man who was threatening to kill everyone in sight in the homeless shelter where Ron had begun to volunteer two weeks earlier. This life-changing encounter, featured on many television and radio shows, inspired Ron to write his first book SAME KIND OF DIFFERENT AS ME, a story of hope and redemption. The word-of-mouth hit became a New York Times platinum bestseller and stayed on the list for more than three and one-half years. In 2007, President Bush appointed Ron to the State Department Cultural Property Committee to advise the President on diplomatic matters regarding international art and antiquities. Currently, Ron is the screenwriter and producer of the movie version of his book SAME KIND OF DIFFERENT AS ME, which can be found on Netflix and Amazon. His new book, Working Our Way Home released Feb. 20 2018. Ron and his wife Beth reside in Dallas where they direct the Same Kind of Different as Me Foundation. I'm happy to have Ron & Beth share how they're finding Rhythm and Resilience right now, and how we can do the same. I invite you to tune in as we unite as a community. Looking forward to spending time together for some R & R. Join Dr. Michelle, Ron, and Beth as they talk about: A dream about a homeless man named Denver, who Ron later met and befriended. The gifts of tragedy and friendship. Ron's non-profit Same Kind of Different as Me Foundation. Holding a positive perspective during COVID-19. The power of forgiveness. Ron & Beth's love story. Denver's wisdom on love and God's grace. Creating the book and movie "Same Kind of Different as Me" to raise awareness for the homeless. The inspiration of Working Our Way Home. Life for Ron pre and post Denver. Personal experience of loneliness and depression. Denver's passing and return to selling art Ron and Beth's medicine they share with the world Our story is based on forgiveness. - Ron & Beth Hall Mentioned In This Episode Same Kind of Different as Me Foundation Same Kind of Different as Me by Ron Hall Same Kind of Different as Me movie trailer Ron Hall's website Workin' Our Way Home by Ron Hall & Denver Moore Connect Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn

A real giver is a generous receiver, those are two sides of the same coin. - Edith Varley Join us as we gather to reset our new daily rhythm and build resilience during this time of change. Today, I'm excited to have Edith Varley. Edith is a speaker, advisor, educator and the founder of The Varley Group where she drives an outcome-based mission to transform human potential into constructive contribution. In her practice, she uses systems thinking initiatives to identify needs and establish outcome-based objectives. 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 the value in their contribution and as CEO led the company to double-digit net operating profit. I'm happy to have Edith share how they're finding Rhythm and Resilience right now, and how we can do the same. I invite you to tune in using the login information below, as we unite as a community. Looking forward to spending time together for some R & R. I believe the most valuable, renewable resource in the world is the Human Spirit. - Edith Varley Join Dr. Michelle and Edith as they talk about: How to take advantage of this time to pause, refresh, and also remember that change is constant. The moment she realized she was running on fear and how she developed emotional intelligence to regain her power. Why short term stress will make you 'awake and alarmed' but constant stress will 'eat you alive.' How the practice of being present will help you keep your stress levels at bay. Learn how you can continue growing during this time as Edith shares: What exactly emotional intelligence is and how to apply it to your life. How to stay loyal to the honor code that we have with ourselves and others. Why taking time for yourself for self-care is making you 'self-full,' not selfish. Fun activities you can do with your family at home. Why emotional intelligence is a never ending journey we can continue to enjoy and learn from each day. Mentioned In This Episode Living Up to the Fullness of Your Promise | Edith Varley | TEDxGatewayArchSalon Emotional Intelligence Is Essential Eckhart Tolle Live Inspired Podcast: S4 | Ep. 35 John's Coach – Edie Varley Boundaries: When to say yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life by Henry Cloud & John Townsend The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth am I here for? by Rick Warren The Economics of Higher Purpose by Robert E Quinn & Anjan V Thakor Connect LinkedIn

Now is the time to water your imagination. What are your dreams? If you weren't afraid what would you do if you could do anything? You have to find a rhythm to have resilience during this universal reset. - Dr Michelle Robin Join us as we gather to reset our new daily rhythm and build resilience during this time of change. Today, I'm excited to have Amy Bretall. Amy's photography is designed to encourage faith in everyday life. Believing nature is the original art form and being a farm girl at heart, Her mission is to uplift and encourage faith. Amy founded LiveBreatheAlive.com, taking her iPhone photos and turning them into cards and frames. Amy has over 20 years of senior-level human resources management experience within organizations and started Arbor Grove in 2014 providing consulting services in human resources, community engagement/outreach and project management. Prior to consulting, Amy was Senior Vice President, Human Resources at Arvest Bank for the Kansas City market. I'm happy to have Amy share how they're finding Rhythm and Resilience right now, and how we can do the same. I invite you to tune in using the login information below, as we unite as a community. Looking forward to spending time together for some R & R. In the rush to return back to normal, use this time to consider which parts of normal are worth rushing back to. - Dave Hollis Join Dr. Michelle and April as they talk about: Her own journey of self-discovery and reconnecting with her faith. What inspired her to start taking pictures of crosses. The project, LiveBreatheAlive.com, she launched to help a little girl in Cuba. Her relationship with God and how he brought people, ideas, and experiences into her life. The nudges of gut feelings she notices and why we should all pause and pay attention to our own. Her mission to inspire faith in the everyday. Mentioned In This Episode Podcast - Elevation Church Finding A Little Girl in Cuba The E Factor: Engage, Energize, Enrich® by Dr. Michelle Robin Small Changes Big Shifts Episode 254 – John O'Leary Connect Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

"Is your imagination helping or hindering?" - Sonia Choquette Tully Today, I'm excited to have Sonia Choquette Tully. Sonia Choquette Tully is a fourth generation intuitive teacher and guide and daughter of renowned spiritual teacher Sonia Choquette. She has taught intuition worldwide and has worked as an intuitive teacher for more than a decade. She is author of the best-selling book Hay House book, You Are Amazing. I'm happy to have Sonia share how they're finding Rhythm and Resilience right now, and how we can do the same. I invite you to tune in as we unite as a community. Looking forward to spending time together for some R & R. Join Dr. Michelle and Sonia as they talk about: Describing intuition as a deep listening. Millennials focus on the future. Sonia's family lineage of intuitives, and her belief that everyone is intuitive. The pleasant surprise of staying grounded in one location due to quarantine. Sonia's new home in New Orleans. Having fun and being creative with social distancing. Connecting deeper with the essence of who you really are. Discussing quarantine as a new frontier for making changes. Observing when your imagination is being hi-jacked, and how to water your imagination instead. Using the Hoffman Quadrinity Check-In as a tool to identify your emotions Human nature to conserve energy, and taking extremes to move into change Becoming stronger and more resilient as we come together "Water your imagination." - Sonia Choquette Tully

How do you know when it's time to slow down and let go? For Total Health Tuesday, I'm excited to have Hailee Bland Walsh. When Hailee isn't leading SPIN class, training clients and giving high fives, you can find her using her success as Founder and Owner of City Gym to educate and motivate other entrepreneurs and leaders. She is Interm Executive Director of Transformations Youth Organization, Writer + Speaker, Movement Guru + Transformation Coach, Wifey + Rescue Pup Mom. I'm happy to have Hailee share how they're finding Rhythm and Resilience right now, and how we can do the same. I invite you to tune in using the login information below, as we unite as a community. Looking forward to spending time together for some R & R. Join Dr. Michelle and Hailee as they talk about: Reflecting on energy drains in daily life. Hailee's role in Transformations- a transgender and gender non-corfming (TGNC) organization spreading awareness What it means to feel safe. City Gym's commercial on the Espys. The importance of asking for help. Grieving sudden changes in business from the COVID pandemic The power of the "pivot" Discussing personal boundaries, just because you can do something, doesn't mean you should. Suggestions for creating a fitness routine. So often the lesson is in the letting go, not the hanging on. - Hailee Bland-Walsh Mentioned In This Episode City Gym Transformations Ruby Jeans Juciery Rainy Day Books The Path By Laurie Beth Jones Connect Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest YouTube

"I love hearing stories of how people came to where they are in life. The story of how they got there intrigues and motivates me. Also what problems they have and seeing how I can solve them." – Luke Wade Today, I'm excited to have Luke Wade. Luke, an army veteran and computer programmer, started an extremely popular adult sports and events company, KC Crew Sports and Events, in 2012 which has had over 70,000 league event participants in 8 years in Kansas City alone. Luke has used KC Crew's success to venture into other business verticals such as software and food/beverage concepts that work with and support KC Crew as well as help other companies! Luke's new passion is to help others create thriving communities through sports, events, partnerships, and philanthropy. I'm happy to have Luke share how they're finding Rhythm and Resilience right now, and how we can do the same. I invite you to tune in as we unite as a community. Looking forward to spending time together for some R & R. Join Dr. Michelle and Luke as they talk about: How they help their employees have fun and freedom in their jobs. The wide range of sports and events KC Crew hosts throughout the year. How people can spice up their life with more fun especially during COVID19 and placed lockdowns. The importance of building a sense of community with your clients especially during difficult moments such as now. How we can use this time as adults to reset and build new habits. The power of being honest, open, and explaining things to children as we raise them. "Gone are the days when I'm just sitting at a bar staring at the wall. People want things to do, and that's what we're trying to do. KC Crew loves keeping keeping people active in the community, and we're basically helping to build that space for that entire idea," – Luke Wade Mentioned In This Episode Top 10 Ways To Have Fun At Home During The Coronavirus How To Support Local Businesses During The Coronavirus Bunker Bingo Helzberg Entrepreneurial Mentoring Program YMCA Kansas City Connect Facebook Instagram Twitter Meetup LinkedIn YouTube

Positivity without perspective is poison. - Britt Frank Join us as we gather to reset our new daily rhythm and build resilience during this time of change. Today I'm excited to have Therapist, Teacher, Speaker, and Trauma Specialist at The Greenhouse KC, Britt Frank. Britt's work focuses on empowering people to understand the inner mechanisms of their brains and bodies. She believes that when we know how things work, the capacity for CHOICE is restored and life can and does change. Whether she's leading a workshop, teaching a class, or working individually with private clients, Britt's goal is to educate, empower, and equip people to transform even their most persistent and long-standing patterns of thinking and doing. I'm happy to have Britt share how they're finding Rhythm and Resilience right now, and how we can do the same. I invite you to tune in as we unite as a community. Looking forward to spending time together for some R & R. Join Dr. Michelle and Britt Frank as they talk about: How Britt's mind and body rhythm has been off since COVID19 and what she's doing to work on it. Why the mind is not looking for joy, peace, and fulfillment because it's wired for security, safety, and patterns. The fact that it's okay if you're not being ultra productive right now; that doesn't make you lazy. How we're all collectively trying to recover from trauma caused by COVID19. Why it's okay to not do a deep dive into healing your past traumas and growing now. Just use this time during COVID19 as you like. Grow more resilient as Britt explains: What 'free time' actually is and how to use it proactively for your emotional and mental health Exploring toxic positivity vs finding gratitude for what's true and real in life. How trauma now could trigger past ACE experiences for some adults. Dunbar's number and how to find your true wellness tribe during this time. Parenting tips and advice to help children. Why being triggered by something isn't bad because it just reveals unhealed experiences you can work on. The fundamental key to resilience is realness, you cannot be resilient without realness. - Britt Frank Mentioned In This Episode Britt Frank Small Changes Big Shifts Ep. 340 - Britt Frank The Greenhouse KC Britt's Bookshelf Narcinon Narcissism from the Inside Out Narcissism Deconstructed Living in Vitality | AdventHealth Shawnee Mission Small Changes Big Shifts - Ep. 245: Dr. Austin Perlmutter Day 1 - Rhythm and Resilience with John O'Leary Dunbar's number The Nextdoor app The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron Dr. Linda L. Moore Small Changes Big Shifts Podcast - Episode 233 - Laurie Geber Lauren Handel Zander Connect LinkedIn Instagram YouTube

How can you share the love today? Join us as we gather to reset our new daily rhythm and build resilience during this time of change. Today I'm excited to have John O'Leary. John O'Leary lived through worse than most can imagine. At age nine, a fire exploded and burned 100% of his body. Given a one-percent chance to live, he fought extraordinary odds. He endured, persevered, and survived – largely because others emerged, served and inspired. John now lives to share the life-giving lessons from his story in hope that he can Spark! the extraordinary possibility of your story. I'm happy to have John share how they're finding Rhythm and Resilience right now, and how we can do the same. I invite you to tune in as we unite as a community. Looking forward to spending time together for some R & R. Join Dr. Michelle and John as they talk about: Building resilience through inner strength. What has helped him overcome life's difficult moments by focusing on a big bold view of tomorrow. How to pause and find joy all around you. What lessons we are learning now that we can apply to all aspects of life, work, and health. How saying, 'Yes,' will lead you to living a life you love. Why the media is there to sell ad space and they are using COVID19 to spread fear by focusing on negative news. The importance of focusing on what you can control now to help change parts of the world. Who says we must accept what is, rather than dream and build what could be. - John O'Leary Mentioned In This Episode John O'Leary In Awe by John O'Leary John's Motivational Monday Blog Overwhelming Odds by Susan O'Leary and Denny O'Leary Live Inspired Podcast With John O'Leary Ellevate Podcast The Greatest Generation by Tom Brokaw Connect Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest YouTube

Building Rhythm & Resilience With Dr. Michelle Robin As we move forward during COVID19, the Small Changes Big Shifts podcast is doing it with you. We are excited to share our new project launch: Wisdom Wednesdays. Over the past month we have loved bringing you inspiring messages during your wellness journey through the Rhythm & Resilience Series. Join us in this special solo episode and find out how Dr. Michelle came up with the Rhythm & Resilience Series idea, what this past month has taught her, and how we can all be a beacon of love, wellness, and momentum by taking care of our own health first. The live interviews for the Wisdom Wednesday series will be from 12:30 - 1:30 pm CST but is subject to change to a different time. You can also listen to them the following week right here on the Small Changes Big Shifts Podcast. Stay tuned for updates on the Small Changes Big Shifts Facebook page. Tune in as Dr. Michelle Robin shares: How to get through this time with some Rhythm & Resilience What to expect from Wisdom Wednesdays including how we are making it a collaboration with you, the listener. How Dr. Michelle has become more aware of her role as a bridge between the traditional and non-traditional fields of health during this time Her favorite wellness hacks to stay healthy for life. How to build a wellness tribe and health practices to support you during this time. Start building a health rhythm for life by: Creating a Rhythm for your daily health practices. Scheduling an A Day, B Day, and C Day to stay organized. Making sure you get plenty of sleep to keep your immune system healthy. Following our 21-Days to Rejuvenating Sleep FREE until July 31st 2020. Pausing and being grateful with the 5 Minute Journal app Michelle uses or whatever helps you. Create your own health resilience practice by: Staying hydrated with consistent water drinking. Understanding your unique body's need for Vitamin D and which kinds work best for you. Eating enough natural, non-processed foods especially fruits and vegetables. Being intentional of who and what you let into your life. Feeding your soul by staying in faith. Mentioned In This Episode Rhythm & Resilience with Dr. Michelle Robin 21-Days to Rejuvenating Sleep FREE until July 31st 2020 Wellness On A Shoestring by Dr. Michelle Robin

The body is sick because of two reasons; it's either toxic or deficient. - Dr. James Chestnut As healthcare continues to evolve, the role that functional medicine plays is increasingly important. Individuals are feeling empowered to take a more active role in their own health and health coaches are a rapidly growing segment of the industry. This week, Dr. Michelle Robin is joined by Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum of the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy. As a Health & wellness practitioner and educator. Dr. Sandi is passionate about transforming our broken healthcare system and empowering people to become CEOs of their own health. She believes that a great health coach is the ally each of us needs to make healthy changes that actually last. She founded the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy, in collaboration with The Institute for Functional Medicine, where her Health Coach Certification Program has trained over 1500 coaches and counting. A clinical psychologist for over 35 years, she is an expert in positive psychology and mind-body medicine, and the author of Functional Medicine Coaching, Stop Panic Attacks in 10 Easy Steps, and How to Give Clients the Skills to Stop Panic Attacks. Join Dr. Michelle and Dr. Sandra as they talk about: How to stop your panic attacks in several easy steps including a simple breathwork practice. What functional medicine is and how it differs from western medicine. Common things that can wreak havoc on the body without even realizing it. How to become the worst host for COVID19 by boosting your immune system with a personalized nutrition, exercise, and mindfulness practice. Why toxic words you think or say can also act as chemicals that harm the body and mind. Predicted after effects of COVID19 and why coaches are needed more than ever to help people who have been and will be impacted emotionally, financially, and physically. How to follow a process so that tiny habits stick over time for big shifts. To remember who you are is what you do when life hands you a pile of poo. - "Pile of Poo" song from the Emojiland musical Guest Sandra Scheinbaum Clinical Psychologist Author Health & Wellness Practitioner Educator Connect with Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum CLICK HERE to connect on Instagram CLICK HERE to connect on Twitter CLICK HERE to connect on LinkedIn Connect with Functional Medicine Coaching Academy Inc. CLICK HERE to connect on Facebook CLICK HERE to connect on Twitter CLICK HERE to connect on Instagram CLICK HERE to connect on YouTube CLICK HERE to connect on LinkedIn CLICK HERE to connect on Pinterest Mentioned In This Episode Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum Functional Medicine Coaching Academy The Institute for Functional Medicine Health Coach Certification Program BJ Fogg Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg Books by Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum Functional Medicine Coaching Stop Panic Attacks in 10 Easy Steps How to Give Clients the Skills to Stop Panic Attacks

There is nothing to fear but fear itself. - Franklin D. Roosevelt Neuroscientist, Entrepreneur, Podcast Host of Untangle, and Co-Founder of Muse: the brain sensing headband, Ariel Garten, joins Dr. Michelle Robin this week on the Small Changes Big Shifts podcast. About Ariel Garten Ariel Garten's driving purpose is to empower and help others overcome mental obstacles in order to live healthy, happy lives and reach their maximum potential. Garten is Co-Founder of InteraXon, the makers of Muse: the brain sensing headband. Muse is the award-winning wearable technology that assists and trains meditation and mindfulness. Before founding InteraXon, Ariel was not only trained as a neuroscientist and psychotherapist but also started her own international clothing line while she worked in labs researching Parkinson's disease and hippocampal neurogenesis. Join Dr. Michelle and Ariel as they talk about: What meditation means to her and why she sees it as a form of training. How to use Muse while you focus on breath meditation. The various benefits of Muse for both beginner and long-term meditation fans. Common problems that happen when people first start meditation and how Muse corrects them. Why some people find meditation easier than others. What to do with thoughts that arise while you're meditating. Self-care practices you can start today to help you let go of feelings of stress, uncertainty, and anxiety. People crave connection, not perfection. - Rev. Patricia T. Bass Guest Ariel Garten Co-Founder of Muse Neuroscientist Entrepreneur Podcast Host Connect with Ariel Garten via CLICK HERE to connect on Facebook CLICK HERE to connect on Twitter CLICK HERE to connect on Instagram Connect with Muse via CLICK HERE to connect on Facebook CLICK HERE to connect on Twitter CLICK HERE to connect on Instagram CLICK HERE to connect on YouTube Mentioned In This Episode Ariel Garten Muse: the brain sensing headband Untangle - The Meditation Podcast Rhythm & Resilience with Dr. Michelle Robin

If you fall down, try to fall down on your back because if you can look up you can get up. - Les Brown Are suffering from fatigue, brain fog, muscle pain, insomnia, depression or inflammation? Our Small Changes Big Shifts podcast guest this week, Sherry Thacker, is on a mission to help people realize that their health is non-negotiable. Over the past decade, she has helped thousands of women create their new healthy identity. Using her proven 6 week transformation strategies, she has helped women take back their health into their own hands after they have neglected their bodies while caring for the people that they love. These women have said goodbye to their old destructive ways and are now focused on creating a beautiful relationship with food by ending sugar cravings and embracing new foods that keep them young, alive and vibrant. Join Dr. Michelle and Sherry as they talk about: How to manage stress during the coronavirus pandemic. Her own wellness and weight loss journey. Why your health and your investment in it is absolutely non-negotiable. All about her 6-week challenge and why it's unlike any other program out there. How to create a healthy lifestyle that is unique to you. Why fasting is not the next diet craze; it's normal for the human body. How to determine how often you should fast and for what reason. Listen and discover the 6 Pillars of Functional Medicine: Fasting Inflammation Gut Health Stress Sleep Detox All of us have bad luck and good luck. The man who persists through the bad luck, who keeps right on going, is the man who is there when the good luck comes and is ready to receive it. - Robert Collier Guest Sherry Thacker Fitness, Nutrition, and Stress Coach Connect CLICK HERE to connect on Facebook CLICK HERE to connect on Twitter CLICK HERE to connect on Instagram CLICK HERE to connect on YouTube Mentioned In This Episode Sherry Thacker My Health Is Non-Negotiable 6 Week Challenge 30 Days Free Access To Sherry's Online Gym Small Changes BIg Shifts - Ep. 218 Dr. Jaime Hope Small Changes BIg Shifts - Ep. 248 Julie Reisler Small Changes BIg Shifts - Ep. 118 Dr. Janice Hughes

Greatness is a lot of small things done well every day. - Lewis Howes What can you do today to begin living life at the highest level of peak performance for mind, body, and soul? This week Dr. Michelle Robin is joined by Alvin Brown who is the Author of Journey to Personal Greatness: A Blueprint for Life Balance and Self-Mastery and the upcoming book, The Entrepreneurial Code. He is also host of the podcast, Journey To Personal Greatness, and the CEO and Founder of The Centre for Healing and Peak Performance,a multidisciplinary health, wellness and peak performance centre located in Ontario, Canada. Join Dr. Michelle Robin and Alvin Brown as they talk about: His childhood experiences and life transition leaving Jamaica with his mother for Canada. What mentors and leaders guided his life growing up especially in athletics and dancing. The disconnection he felt in many of the sports and extracurriculars he participated in yet they positively impacted his life in some way. What makes a great coach and where to find one including from a book. When it's time to start seeking outside help to help you focus on your goals. The first steps to finding your purpose and what makes you feel alive. Why there's no such thing as an end goal; we're always evolving and growing. Upcoming plans including the Design The Exceptional Life program that he plans to launch in June. For things to change, you have to change. For things to get better, you have to get better. For things to improve, you have to improve. When you grow, everything in your life grows with you. - Jim Rohn Guest Alvin Brown International Speaker Author Podcast Host Connect CLICK HERE to connect on Facebook CLICK HERE to connect on Twitter CLICK HERE to connect on Instagram CLICK HERE to connect on Instagram (Journey To Personal Greatness) CLICK HERE to connect on YouTube CLICK HERE to connect on LinkedIn Mentioned In This Episode Alvin Brown Journey to Personal Greatness: A Blueprint for Life Balance and Self-Mastery Journey To Personal Greatness The Centre for Healing and Peak Performance Strong Business Academy The War of Art by Steven Pressfield and Shawn Coyne

There will never be another you. The planet desperately needs your unique purpose, passion, and presence. - Julie Reisler Are you ready to become the You-est You? Joining me this week is fellow Podcast Host of The You-est You™ Podcast, Author of Get a PhD in YOU, Creator of the School Of Sacredology, and Life Designer®, Julie Reisler. With a Master's Degree in Coaching and more than 12 certifications in health and wellbeing, she is also the founder and CEO of Empowered Living, a Life Design and personal development company. In her book, Get a PhD in YOU: A Course in Miraculous Self-Discovery, Julie authentically shares the extensive personal-growth wisdom that came from her own struggles with body image, relationships, and feeling "not enough." As a speaker and faculty member at Georgetown University's coaching program, Julie is enamored with helping you to master your inner world so you can master your outer world. Join Dr. Michelle Robin and Julie Reisler as they talk about: The immense amount of pressure and self-comparison Julie experienced in her environment. Her lack of connection to self and how that impacted her mental health. The support groups and personal development programs she joined to help her get better and get a "PhD in herself." Michelle's own similar struggles with food and people pleasing. Julie's mission to help people design their life: mind, body, and spirit. Learn how to reconnect with yourself during COVID19 by: Creating an evidence list comparing your gut feelings vs. what is actually true. Julie's Heartmath Hack - Put your hand on your heart and breathe deep for 5 breaths to build heart coherence. Playing and practicing with your inner guidance to build greater self intelligence. Tune in and discover how to get out of your head and into your heart. The Universe rewards you for taking risks on its behalf. - Shakti Gawain Guest Julie Reisler Life Designer® Podcast Host Author Connect CLICK HERE to connect on Facebook CLICK HERE to connect on Twitter CLICK HERE to connect on Instagram CLICK HERE to connect on YouTube CLICK HERE to connect on LinkedIn Mentioned In This Episode Julie Reisler Get a PhD in YOU: A Course in Miraculous Self-Discovery The You-est You™ Podcast School Of Sacredology Julie Reisler | Insight Timer Get a PhD in YOU | Julie Reisler | TEDxLadyBirdLake Words That Get In The Way | Julie Reisler | TEDxUMD Small Changes Big Shifts Ep. 2: Sonia Choquette – Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Heart Julia Cameron HeartMath

When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world. - John Muir As our medical professionals are hard at work to heal people from the COVID 19 virus, the Earth is also healing. It's an incredible thing to witness as this is just one of the many lessons we are learning throughout this difficult time. Joining Dr. Michelle Robin this week to discuss how we can further help Mother Nature second-time guest, Sami Aaron. Sam is a retired software developer, meditation & yoga teacher, master naturalist, and both Founder and Board Chair of The Resilient Activist. Join Dr. Michelle Robin and Sami Aaron as they talk about: What led her to launch the organization, The Resilient Activist, after the death of her oldest son. The interesting shift we are seeing as pollution clears and the plant is healing during COVID 19. Resilient tools for people who are struggling emotionally with climate change. How to schedule a mindfulness practice into your day including your shopping habits. What mindfulness practices you can do during COVID19 depending on what personally resonantes and feels better for you. Simple ways to make your home more 'green' and to teach your family about caring for the environment. Learn all about the 5 Essentials For A Resilient World: Reconnect with nature Respect all life Regreen our planet Replenish our resources Revamp our spending Guest Sami Aaron Founder and Board Chair of The Resilient Activist Meditation & yoga teacher Master naturalist Connect CLICK HERE to connect on Facebook CLICK HERE to connect on LinkedIn Mentioned In This Episode Sami Aaron The Resilient Activist Upcoming Events with The Resilient Activist COVID-19 Angst: Building Resilience Christine Julian Climate Council of Kansas City The 2020 Earth Festival ONLINE with Climate Council of Kansas City Climate Psychiatry Alliance Climate Psychology Alliance Climate Aware Therapist Pledge Zero Waste Living KC Native Gardening resources: Deep Roots KC Missouri Prairie Foundation's Grow Native Local Kansas City resources for kids and nature connections: Blue River Forest Experience Well Wilderness Kids Clement Waters Parks and Recreation sites for kids programming Johnson County Park & Rec District Missouri Department of Conservation's Anita B. Gorman Discovery Center Lenexa Parks & Rec

I know but one freedom, and that is the freedom of the mind. - Antoine de Saint-Exupery What if 2% of your day could optimize the other 98% of your day? This week Dr. Michelle Robin is joined by the Author of Vital Force, Rajshree Patel, to discuss how we can fuel our energy, purpose, and performance with ancient secrets of breath and meditation. Rajshree is a highly sought-after self-awareness coach, mind management and meditation expert, trainer and speaker. Through insight, intuition, breathing and meditation techniques, she guides people to identify what's working and not working in their personal and professional lives. Over the course of more than 30 years, she has conducted programs in over 35 countries for individuals and at organizations covering topics as diverse as mind management, self-awareness, leadership, conflict resolution and workplace diversity. Join Dr. Michelle Robin and Rajshree Patel as they talk about: How she came to write Vital Force in the midst of her own health challenges and difficult times in her family. What steps we can take to use our source of resilience as we face life challenges. How lessons of past uncertainty can help boost our resiliency in present moments of crisis. Why it's so important to slow down our mind and how we can begin to do that today. The power of breathwork to aid our internal landscape, thoughts, and emotions. How to be strong, centered, and focused on mental hygiene during the pandemic of COVID 19. Love is misunderstood to be an emotion; actually, it is a state of awareness, a way of being in the world, a way of seeing oneself and others. - David R. Hawkins