Small Changes Big Shifts

Tell me the facts and I'll learn. Tell me the truth and I'll believe. But tell me a story and it will live in my heart forever.- Native American Proverb Looking at the surface of our health problems, we tend to believe that many of our symptoms are connected to certain factors such as our diet or lifestyle but if we don't have the larger concept of how everything really fits together, we can inherently make things worse for us over a long period of time with new problems. That was the lesson that Ayurveda Practitioner and Holistic Wellbeing Coach, Jamie Durner earned when she stayed on an Ayurveda Kapha Pacifying Diet which helped heal her health problem in the short run but then led to new incompatibilities in her body. For over 25 years, Jamie has been studying and integrating holistic wellness tools not only in her life but in others as well. As an Ayurveda Practitioner and Holistic Wellbeing Coach, she has created numerous individual and group coaching programs to help people have increased energy and vitality, improved clarity, better digestion, hormonal stability, higher confidence, greater peace of mind and more. As you listen, you will learn how Ayurveda allows us to explore the nature, scope, and purpose of life as Jamie explains: How Ayurveda helps us to focus on the art of daily living by creating long lives that are full of vibrant health. Which tools can really help us understand ourselves, how we're being affected by the world around us, and how to take the right actions in our daily life to create that balance. How many natural substances can serve as food or medicine but they can also be toxic when we don't need them or take the wrong amount. How the Ayurvedic philosophy works with brain and heart health by not just looking through one but multiple lenses as an interconnected piece. As you listen, you will also discover why sequencing is a better approach to getting tasks done instead of multitasking in order to give you space, let go of other things, and really focus on something that you want to give your energy to in a healthy manner. By the end of this episode, you will have learned how you can select cornerstone daily habits that will enhance your physical and mental wellbeing. If you never heal the heart, you will never heal the body.- Dr. Michelle Robin

The best thing that you can invest in is yourself - Dr. Brandon Brock Today on Small Changes Big Shifts, we have someone who is very dear to Dr. Michelle Robin and that is Dr. Brandon Brock. When Dr. Michelle injured her head in a bicycle accident years ago, she sought out answers on how to heal her brain and Dr. Brock was there to help. Dr. Brandon Brock is a multi-disciplinary practitioner that practices in the fields of functional neurology, physical medicine, orthopedics, nutrition, and family medicine. He enjoys helping those suffering from chronic conditions, and patients with multiple issues related to health and collaborating with colleagues and supervising practitioners for optimum results and good patient care. He treats everything from TBI to woman's health. As you listen, you'll find out how important it is to really go deep into healing parts of the brain that have been injured that typically don't show up on an MRI scan. When that happens, you have to do a physical and figure out ways to activate parts of the brain to help engage connectivity, efficiency, and productivity. In addition to discussing what steps one should take if you have a brain injury in this episode, Dr. Brock also explains the importance of taking care of your gut's health, having your immune system in check, and keeping tabs on any disorders you may have that can lead to inflammation in order to keep your brain healthy. As you'll hear in this interview, no matter what your age is, it's so important to make your health a priority. Here are Dr. Brock's top tips to help keep your children healthy: Have mandatory family time in a fun environment with no devices. Have face to face conversations on a regular basis and in an easy-going environment such as the kitchen. Cook more food at home with them so they can learn too. Set expectations for them to follow but be very understanding if failure happens and see it as a learning moment. Let them know that they can come to you if they're feeling overwhelmed. Teach them to treat others with kindness. I've come to believe that each of us has a personal calling that's as unique as a fingerprint - and that the best way to succeed is to discover what you love and then find a way to offer it to others in the form of service, working hard, and also allowing the energy of the universe to lead you. - Oprah Winfrey

Life doesn't count for much unless you're willing to do your small part to leave our children — all of our children — a better world. Even if it's difficult, even if the work seems great, even if we don't get very far in our lifetime. - Barack Obama How can patients, caregivers, and healthcare practitioners work together to be on the same page? According to physician/scientist, entrepreneur, and both the Founder and CEO of Play-it Health, Dr. Kimberly Gandy, when we talk about the healthcare system, we are all part of that same community. However, the one small change we all have to focus on would be a mentality adjustment. That way, we can all realize that we have the power to change; not just for us but for those around us What exactly is Play-It Health? Blending technology with human beings and providing direct communication with patients, Play-it Health is making it easier for healthcare providers to send medication reminders, assist with dietary plans, provide education, and be there each step of the way with their patients and inner circle In today's interview, Dr. Kimberly will also share how she emotionally handles difficult moments of stress at work, the special bond she shares with her daughter, and what small changes you can do today to improve your heart's health. Tune in and learn more about her top four tips for finding and building a better relationship with your clinician: Do research on a clinician and ask around for recommendations. Tell your new clinician what you're looking for to improve your wellbeing. Share what questions or concerns you have about your health so they can really understand and help you. If it turns out that they're not a match, that's okay; you just need to look for a new clinician that fits your needs. Tomorrow is based on what you build with others today. - Dr. Kimberly Gandy

Let food be thy medicine; let medicine be thy food. - Hippocrates In the second Small Changes Big Shifts podcast episode with Author of The Paleo Cardiologist and Host of The Healthy Heart Show, Dr. Jack Wolfson, he shares his own personal health journey, how he decided he needed to change his focus both in life and career for better wellness, and what steps we can take to begin to honor and celebrate our own physical bodies, mind, and wellbeing by clearing out all the "noise". Specifically in this interview, Dr. Michelle and Dr. Jack, discussed how mental health is highly linked to cardiovascular risk if you are facing situations of isolation, depression, stress, or anxiety. Listen and find out how heal and feel better by meeting with a professional health coach, social worker, or psychologist and doing activities such as meditation or yoga to break the cycle. Discover how being outside, eating a Paleo-based diet, and getting enough sunshine can boost your emotions, decrease your stress, and help improve your overall wellbeing. Life is really simple but we insist on making it so complicated. - Confucious

Hope, healing, and happiness all begin in the heart. - Dr. Michelle Robin Why are we given a diagnosis that we're dying before we really start living? In this very special Part 1 of 2 Small Changes Big Shifts podcast episodes with Author of The Paleo Cardiologist and Host of The Healthy Heart Show, Dr. Jack Wolfson, he dives into the truths and myths surrounding cholesterol, why he decided to become a Doctor of Cause by focusing on helping patients heal through a holistic approach, and why many people believe that the trifecta of aspirin, statin drugs, and blood pressure drugs are winners to help people but this idea couldn't be further from the truth. Find out how you can make small changes into big shifts by focusing on these four factors that Dr. Wolfson considers to be vital for a healthy heart: Having a primary caregiver who is a functional, holistic doctor. Embracing the power of the natural sun and the nutrients it gives us at all times of the day. Making it a priority to get enough sleep every night. Living in a clean, low-pollution environment at least at home if not your city. The beauty of the sun and sleep is that they're free. There's no excuse as to why you shouldn't be getting enough of both. - Dr. Jack Wolfson

Use the mind to direct the chi and the chi to mobilize the body. - Master Chen If you're committed to a healthy lifestyle but you're not exactly sure how to make it happen or what the right approach is, Author of her new book, Overcoming Overwhelm, Dr. Samantha Brody, joined us to shed some light on the matter. For over 20 years, Dr. Samantha has been a practicing Naturopathic Physician and Acupuncturist in Oregon. What is naturophatic medicine? According to Dr. Samantha, it is a medicine that helps people identify what is most important in their lives so that they can figure out where to put their energy to feel their best. Naturopathic Medicine is also built on the foundation of the following 6 fundamental principles: First, Do No Harm The Healing Power of Nature Identify and Treat the Causes Doctor as Teacher Treat the Whole Person Prevention As you listen, Dr. Samantha also explains what overwhelm truly is, why it manifests differently for every person, and what symptoms you may notice in your body when you're experiencing it. You will also learn all about Dr. Samantha's bucket theory about stress and overwhelm, what chi is in relation to acupuncture, and how we can honor our own chi. Find out how you can make small changes into big shifts today by finding your true north, taking a stand, and live by your values.

In order to be successful, you should sleep better. - Dr. Abid Bhat It might be surprising to find out that millions of Americans are actually suffering from sleeping disorders which are linked to other health problems such as obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. In this episode of Small Changes Big Shifts, Sleep Medicine Specialist and Founder of Sweet Sleep Studio, Dr. Abid Bhat, shares why sleep is quintessential for our overall physical and mental health, how he was called to become a sleep doctor, and why sleep apnea actually isn't the most common sleep issue. Listen and learn how bright lights, long work hours, and the go-go-go mentality are affecting our energy levels and quality of sleep at night plus the strong relationships that poor sleep has with depression, anxiety, irritability, and weight gain for people of all ages but especially for adolescents. In this episode you will also learn Dr. Bhat's top three tips to help you make small changes into big shifts. You shouldn't go to sleep; sleep should come to you. - Dr. Abid Bhat

Sleep is the best meditation. - Dalai Lama When it comes to our health, sleep is a vital component that many people are missing in their lives. Whether you are a parent, stressed out after a long day, or just can't seem to sleep regularly, you know just how much sleep impacts your performance the next day. Today on Small Changes Big Shifts, we're here to help you improve the quality of your sleep with Sleep Expert, Christine Hansen, aka The Sleep Boss. Christine has a very extensive health background from sleep and essential oils to nutrition and supplements. Her experience includes having certification as a Sleep Science Coach through the Spencer Institute and being a member of both the International Institute for Complementary Therapists and the National Sleep Foundation. As you listen, Christine shares her best advice for parents to help their young children sleep better at night, healing your body of inflammation and parasites, setting up the perfect atmosphere for a good night's sleep, and how to discover if you are experiencing thyroid or hormone issues. Find out how she gets to the root of people's sleep problems through test panels and observations of the gut's health, hormones, food sensitivities, thyroids, and even checking for and getting rid of parasites in order to help them improve their quality of life and overall wellness. Discover what small changes you can make today to sleep well tonight and create big shifts tomorrow.

Your body is your strongest asset.- Erin Burch Instead of immediately attacking chronic aches and pains, can we learn from them and heal our bodies with a different approach? That is the point of view and mission of founder of The Burch Method, creator of Core Container™ System, author of the Create Your Ideal BodyeBook, host of the Luscious For Life Podcast, and proclaimed, Body Whisperer by her clients, Erin Burch. Especially in the midst of our current opioid epidemic, self-care and awareness are more vital than ever when it comes to being safe with pain management. Through The Burch Method, Erin uses an inside approach that has not only healed others but herself as well. The Burch Method is Erin's own approach to healing chronic pain. At the age of 35, she was in a body that no longer felt her own after having two abdominal surgeries that left scar tissue behind which greatly affected her body and the probability of not being able to walk within five years. As time was ticking away, she decided to take matters into her own hands and thus her own holistic healing process, The Burch Method, was born and gave her new life hereafter. As you listen to Erin's incredible journey and self-perseverance, you will discover why the connection you have to your body, understanding the language of your body, and tracking changes in your physical self is so vital for recognizing when a holistic healing process is necessary. As you'll hear her explain in full, to help both her and her clients, Erin follows her own 3-step holistic healing process of: Attunement Alignment Integrity Find out how awareness is like a crowbar; it helps you crack any tough case to find a solution and gives both your mind and body what they need.

Rather than focusing on making 12 changes all at once this January, there is no better method to transforming your life in 2019 than by focusing on making gradual, small changes over the course of the year. Each month, we are helping you turn small changes into big shifts by interviewing top experts from their respected industries. Together, we are here to help you focus on just one area of your life, one step at a time. Whether it's sleep, nutrition, mindfulness, or movement this month, our mission is to help you transform your life by 2020. To kick off 2019, we have our Social Media and Digital Strategist, Christina Hager, interviewing our host, Dr. Michelle Robin, on what is happening in her own wellness journey, the future of Small Changes Big Shifts, and how you can become involved in SCBS as either an individual seeking answers, an employer looking to aide your employees, or a healthcare professional wanting to help both yourself and your patients lead a life full of wellness. Specifically as you tune in, we'll also cover: How SCBS originated, what our mission is, and how we can help you live a healthier life through the four Quadrants of Wellbeing: Mechanical, Energetic, Chemical, and Psychospiritual for whole-person wellness. About our Small Changes Big Shifts membership program to help practitioners engage in a healthy lifestyle journey. Our various 21-day programs focusing on sleep, freeing up your space, and kindness. The importance of being good role models for children by focusing on our own health. Easy, real small changes that can help us kick off 2019 and create big shifts by 2020. You either invest in your health or your body sends you a big bill later. -Dr. Michelle Robin

Kindness has a big effect on the lives of people. Not only on the people who directly receive our compassion but even more so on the people who witness our acts of goodness from afar. That's the bigger picture when we do something good for another person. When you go out of your way to help another person, you probably have no idea how impactful that is on the people who witness you doing it. Even opening the door for another person can greatly move and inspire others. Today, on Small Changes Big Shifts we have father, motivational speaker, hospice volunteer, author of 5-Ways to Teach Students Dignity & Respect and board member of K.I.D.S. Plus Inc., David Flood, sharing with us what kind of effect spreading kindness can have on the world, why your life is not about you but about all the people around you, and why parents should listen more to their children and talk less. David, whose own son, Justin, has autism, was so inspired when an opposing hockey team allowed Justin to score a goal during a game that he shared that story with the world. Today, that story has reached and impacted countless people. It is proof that when we help someone, it can move others to be more mindful and kind as well. As you listen, David explains why the greatest medication for anyone who is depressed or lonely is to have someone reach out and help them. But sometimes, especially if you're lonely, you might have to take a little step so that someone else can take a big step towards you. Listen and discover how simply having good thoughts about other people can manifest into bigger changes in how we treat one another.

Once you fall in love with who you are, then you will do what you know you need to do to have a life of wellness. But how do we actually fall in love with ourselves? That was a question and journey of twists and turns that former therapist now Dating Makeover and Confidence Expert, Kim Seltzer, had to face in her own life. After moving from Chicago to Santa Monica, Kim was at a pivotal moment in her personal life and marriage when she realized one afternoon that clothes truly do make the person. After switching out of her current dark, drab clothes that were reflecting her stuck, negative state of mind to try on a beautiful red dress at a boutique, she realized what a positive effect that dress had on her. This moment was the beginning for her to see herself in a whole new light, shift her mindset, and change her life for the better. With a passion for helping people from the outside in, Kim uses the Charisma Quotient to teach people how to understand the relationship between the outer and inner self, feel empowered, and love themselves in order to share their best selves with the rest of the world. Using the three steps of the Charisma Quotient - style intelligence, emotional intelligence, and social intelligence, Kim shares how you can transform your personal life, career, and relationships. Listen and find out how a simple change as adding more color or trying a different style can lead to greater self-love and big shifts in both your inner and outer worlds. "Dress shabbily and they remember the dress; dress impeccably and they remember the woman." - Coco Chanel

To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.- Oscar Wilde Can we create an ideal romance by building a deep connection with ourselves first? That is the question that Love Coach, Diana Eskander, asked herself when she realized that in order to feel appreciated in a relationship, she had to appreciate herself first. On this week's episode of the Small Changes Big Shifts Podcast, Diana and Dr. Michelle Robin explore the three emotions of depression, boredom, and loneliness. Especially during the December holiday season, these are feelings and states of mind that many people experience. Find out how you can explore all of them, focus on yourself through self-care, let them go, trust your path and positively grow on your wellness journey. Furthermore, Diana will explain why the ideal relationship has an interdependent nature in which you are able to make yourself feel happy, loved, and beautiful rather than rely on that from someone else. Learn how appreciating your blessings, not focusing on what you lack, and dating yourself can make a big change in the relationship you have with yourself and others.

"Gratitude turns what we have into enough."- Ange Simson When it comes to being healthy, there isn't just one factor and there might not only be one hurdle standing in your way but many. Today on Small Changes Big Shifts, we have Founder of The Gratitude Project, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach,Writer, and Happiness Expert, Ange Simson, share her own wellness journey with us, what health obstacles most women face, how to step into and honor your own person, and how gratitude plays a big part in our overall wellbeing. Join us as Ange shares how tuning into her body made her realize that healing and diminishing her migraines would need more than just changing her diet. Deep down she knew that in order to truly live a better life of health, she would also have to focus on other factors such as her feelings and emotional wellness. Thus began her own gratitude project. Listen and discover how loving herself for who she is and growing through the power of gratitude has not only helped Ange heal but has led her to help other women improve their wellbeing too. Learn how tuning into your body, loving yourself, and making small shifts like saying the mantra, "I am enough," outloud can create big changes for both your physical health and emotional wellness.

"The process is the result."- Rob Dionne So many times, we think of weight loss as a long term goal. Something that will happen down the road and will take months and months of work to achieve but Rob Dionne of Open Sky Fitnessis teaching us a new way of thinking. Rob has his own personal story of weight loss and self discovery that he uses to help others find true happiness and self acceptance. He teaches people that short term goals are the way to make big changes in your life and on the scale. By focusing on actually transitioning your life, being in the present moment and not stressing over yesterday or worrying about tomorrow; you can lose all the weight in the world yet gain so much more at the same time.

"Kindness is contagious, catch it and pass it on!" -Rita Blitt Award-winning painter, sculptor, filmmaker, and creator the phrase, "Kindness is contagious, catch it," Rita Blittshares how she created those words and became part of Beth Smith's Kindness Programin Kansas City. The Kindness Program encourages acts of gentleness, thoughtfulness, compassion, and humanity. As you listen to this interview, you'll learn how the Kindness Program expanded to include teaching students about kindness plus how they began to host a Kindness Dinner in which local students had to nominate someone for their outstanding acts. In return, Rita shares the immense impact that the Kindness Program has had on her own life as far as being kind and giving to others. Rita also dives into how creating works of art gives her great joy, what inspires her as an artist and what message she hopes to share with people across the world. Discover what small changes you can do today to make big shifts in our world tomorrow through kindness, love, and hope.

Over the years, there have been many different approaches to improve our personal wellness from work-life balance, self-care, mindfulness, to work-life integration. One of these wellness practices that we can begin to incorporate into our lives is resiliency and focusing on how we show up in the world. Especially for healthcare workers, building resiliency can be vital for their mental, physical, and emotional health. Today on Small Changes Big Shifts, former ER nurse, speaker, author, and life coach, Diane Sieg, shares what resiliency means to her and how we can build our own resilience and sense of wellbeing through practicing grace, being mindful, and creating engagement skills. Discover why resiliency means so much more than being "tough" and able to handle difficult situations. Listen and learn what quick and simple small changes you can make today to make big shifts s in your everyday life to help you slow down, take time for yourself, and destress.

"We can only treat others with the same level of kindness that we give ourselves." - Gail Straub, Author of The Rhythm of Compassion: Caring for Self, Connecting with Society No matter who you are, there are many wonderful benefits to writing. Whether you're making a gratitude list, journaling thoughts, or trying to work through all the noise in your head, writing can help fill your cup, gain clarity, prevent burnout, and come home to yourself through greater self-awareness. Today, Creative Writing Wellness Coach, Speaker, and Author of several books includingWriting Alone Together, Inspiration For A Woman's Soul: Choosing Happiness, and Life Source Writing, Lynda Monk, joins us to share how creative writing for wellness became a part of her life, aided her career as a social worker, and how it has continued to be a critical part of her own self-care, self-love, and gratitude practices. As you listen, Lynda shares her top tricks and tips on how to get started with your own creative writing or journaling, how to incorporate it into any moment of your day, and from where you can gather the inspiration to write. Even if you're exhausted at the end of the day, you can easily participate in this daily practice through various ways that will benefit both your mental and physical health. Find out how writing can help you have greater gratitude and intention, become more conscious and curious about yourself, and improve your attitude and stress levels.

We all have these good intentions to eat healthy, exercise more, be mindful and more but how many of those goals have actually fallen through for you? Maybe you truly tried with all your effort but then felt left behind by the fitness industry? Today, we are helping you overcome any obstacles that are in your way to help you start living a healthier life you will love without it seeming like such a burden. Tune in as Author of Couch to Active and Founder of the brand, Couch to Active, Lyn Lindbergh, shares how finding a tribe, reaching out and making plans, plus taking wellness one day at a time will help you live a more active lifestyle that's both easy and fun to do.

Always on the go with lots of energy, Jennifer Robinson worked hard at balancing her family's life while also organizing and executing plans as a Director of Events. However, one day she noticed her energy beginning to shift and didn't feel like she was herself anymore. She also began to gradually notice signs of fatigue, pain, thirst, dimming vision, muscle weakness, constant headache and loss of body mass. Not even Benadryl, M&Ms, or coffee could mask or help the symptoms and she knew it was time to seek help. Seeking an answer, she discovered that even though the tick never left a mark, she had chronic Lyme Disease and so began her wellness journey. Today, she is sharing how to live a life full of gratitude through her book, Joy Warrior, as well as teaching mindfulness and meditation at a local middle school as a paraeducator. On Small Changes Big Shifts, Jennifer is sharing her message about Chronic Lyme Disease including what people should know about it and why we should never underestimate it. Listen and learn what 'joy' means to her as well as how you can tap into your own happiness whenever you are.

Our childhood experiences can often have an impact of what we want to do with our lives and how we will inspire the rest of the world. For author, educator, and owner of Authentic Life, Dr. Georgia Nab, it was the television series, Trapper John M.D., which moved her to have a career in the world of health care. However, after she began to study medicine, she realized it wasn't the right path for her. So, she switched over to become a chiropractic and has never looked back since. Today on Small Changes Big Shifts, Dr. Nab is sharing how we can begin to heal by being present and making necessary changes when possible through functional medicine. Dr. Nab herself has gone on a wellness journey of exploring her health which began at a very young age. When she was 6 years old, she began to experience severe eczema which she realized was linked to the allergic reactions she was having with various soaps and cleaners at home. As you'll learn as you listen, sometimes our pain isn't from a physical but an emotional source, an outside factor, or even our own inherited genetics that are affecting our wellbeing. Like Dr. Nab says, "We live through the nervous system." Tune in and find out what small changes we can make on a daily basis to make big shifts towards become more balanced in our lives. Three easy changes you can start today to be healthy: Drink plenty of water Find a good Omega 3 supplements (especially one with Vitamins A or D) Eat whole foods

Life can change at the blink of an eye and set out us out on a new path. That's exactly what happened to author, cancer survivor, and Founder of the non-profit organization, Powered by Hope, Teri Griege. Throughout her entire life, she has been a wonderful athlete. From playing high school sports to competing in several marathons and triathlons including the The Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. Then one moment changed her path and way of living. Before she crossed the line to finish at the Ironman World Championship in 2011, Teri had to overcome a personal battle. It began back in 2008 as she was training when she started to feel unwell, unusually tired, and also experienced several minor injuries. Listening to her body, she knew that something wasn't right. During a visit with her doctor, she discovered that she had Stage 4 colon cancer that had metastasized to her liver. With determination to compete, she continued to train for the Ironman World Championship while undergoing chemotherapy. Today, she continues to carry on her message of hope and courage by sharing her story with others at events and speaking engagements as well as through both the Powered by Hope non-profit organization and her book, Powered By Hope: The Teri Griege Story.

1 in 5 women are affected by PCOS. That means that 20% of women worldwide are dealing with a syndrome that looks differently on and for everyone so how do they find the help they need? Amy Medling is here to help. Amy was diagnosed over 15 years ago with PCOS after years and years of unanswered questions, confusing conversations and painful symptoms. She has now taken her own experience and is using it to help women take back their power when it comes to their health and PCOS. A PCOS Diva is not only a woman who has hope and strength but is a woman who is taking charge of her health and life by listening and putting herself first. Amy has found a way to shine a light on a confusing and painful syndrome and bring women together at the same time.

Despite her website's catchy name, Megan Gilmore does not believe in "detoxing" in the sense of a drastic, quick-fix diet. In fact, eating well hasn't always come naturally for her. As a military brat, Megan's family moved often while she was growing up and they relied heavily on fast food. Megan was fortunate to be an active child with a good metabolism, but her bad eating habits caught up with her in college when she became more sedentary. Megan gained nearly 30 pounds during her freshman year. Desperate to fit into her clothes again, Megan embarked on a series of diets to help her lose weight. She suffered in a cycle of yo-yo dieting and binge eating for years. It took Megan years to figure it out, but she didn't achieve lasting weight loss until she developed a healthier relationship with food. Instead of restricting entire food groups, Megan now focus on streamlining my digestion and eating higher quality foods. Nothing is off limits!

Our lives are ours to shape. Evan Demarco thought he had life mapped out with being a professional athlete then entering wall street but quickly realized that the life he was living wasn't the life he was meant to live. He returned to school and learned everything he possibly could after discovering the gap existing between sports development and sports lifestyle and nutrition. Evan found his passion in bridging that gap through science and supplements and a healthy lifestyle. Now he is helping people understand that one size never fits all, especially; when it comes to health and wellness. Evan is shaping his own life by working with people and showing them the beauty in their own journey to a healthy and happy life.

Just do it. Three simple words and yet they carry so much weight. James Swanwick is a huge fan of the saying as he believes that at the end of the day we either do it or we don't but that it is our choice. James has life experience stemming from time in the world of business, media, health and wellness and more. He is drawing from his own highs and lows to help people realize the power they have within themselves. One way James is helping people is through realizing the power alcohol holds over us and that it truly is a drug. Whether you are considering giving up alcohol for one day, one week or one year, James has a philosophy and program that is meant to help you take back the power in your own life.

Feeling stuck? You're not alone. Raana Zia had accomplished everything she set out to do when it came to her professional life but couldn't shake the feeling that something bigger was out there for her. Raana took this feeling, listened to herself and set out on a new adventure which led her to finding her inner light. She took time to create intention, find gratitude and let go of the uncontrollable and in the process became empowered. We all have the power to create the reality we imagine but we must stay disciplined, invest in ourselves and learn to quiet our thoughts. Raana is helping people discover their inner light by showing them the power of their thoughts, feelings and beliefs.

A wellness journey in search of the truth. That is what Josh Trent set out to do in 2004 and hasn't looked back since. Josh went from being in a rough place in life both physically and mentally and channeled it into a passion and drive to help others. He is helping people understand the power of emotional and physical intelligence in order to be more present in life. Josh draws from his experience as a personal trainer and his own struggle with weight to connect with others and help them discover that we are all worthy of being healthy and well. Josh knows that the only way to change the state of health and wellness in the world is to first tackle our own. We all have the power and force within ourselves to make a difference in our own lives and the lives of others.

"I just wanted to help people." Yasmine Simmons knew at a young age that she wanted to make a difference and be a force for good and has continued to live up to this every day since then. As a Nurse Practitioner, she has an understanding of the importance of whole person care and that we must continue to ask questions, push forward and not give up when it comes to our own and others health and wellness. This passion and perspective has led her to becoming the Executive Director of BigShifts Foundation. Yasmine has her own story of healing and lives by the fact that no days are promised so we must make the most out of every single day and celebrate not only where we are but where we are going.

Imagine living in six different countries in the matter of just nine years. Often times it is hard enough just moving a couple blocks down the road but add in different cultures, languages, time zones and more and your stability and peace are going to be put to the test. Grace Estripeaut took this unique experience growing up all over and has turned it into the framework her practice is built upon - peace and stability. From the corporate world to small businesses, Grace is reducing employee stress through meditation and boosting productivity at the same time. We are ultimately responsible for the energy of our emotions, positive or negative and Grace is showing us how we can gain control and create harmony.

Did you just send your kids off to school? Or maybe you are getting ready to send them off? Mandy Shoemaker has a unique perspective into children and schools coming from a past as a school principal and being a mother. We are constantly hearing about troubles and tragedies happening at schools all across the country and it can leave us feeling hopeless and defeated. Mandy knows the importance of finding balance, giving validation, and building relationships when it comes to teaching and leading our kids. Mandy shares her insight into the world of education when it comes to being a kid and parent so we can all work together to better our future generations and create change.

Is there such a thing as good stress? Absolutely. Heidi Hanna says that stress is non-emotional and is just the stimulus that happens when demand is greater than capacity. And depending on how we react and process stress determines if it is a positive or negative experience. Sounds simple when you put it like that. Heidi understands that it may sound simple but as human beings we tend to make it more complicated so she is here to help people understand, digest and process their stress. Heidi helps people realize that the more stress, stimulation and change you have in life, the more important it is to have a self-care plan in place. At the end of the day, we are all enough and we are all doing enough which is Heidi's message to us all.

Your vibe attracts your tribe. I have said it before on this show and it is often my number one piece of advice I share with clients; find your tribe. We are all trying to go at this thing called life alone when in reality, we were meant to go at it together. We are going through high's and low's as a community and it seems all we hear and see is bad news. Our future generations are being bombarded with information at the speed of light and we can see the impact it is having on them. If we all come together, show up, give back and engage with one another, the results could be life changing.

We are all given the same 24 hours in a day but it seems some people are able to do so much more with those hours than others. Lane Kennedy says it all comes down to presence, clarity and choice. Lane started on her health journey after getting very sick over 20 years ago and struggled to find answers or anything that helped. She decided one day that she was going to find the answers herself and "hacked" her own internal system. She started using bio-identical hormones, balanced her hormones, looked at her mental health and found relief, happiness and inspiration. Now, Lane is helping people all over "hack" their way to a healthier and healthier life.

The first thing we must do to move forward in life is learn to love ourselves. No matter who we are, what we look like or what we do. Alex Salazar understands this more than most as he has been on a journey his entire life of self love and discovery. Alex is a transgender male who knew at a young age that he didn't identify with the gender he was born into. He has gone through life hearing people tell him who and what he should be but has continued to trust and stay true to himself. Now he is helping people going through similar experiences find their own way and voice so they can live their life just the way they want to. Whether you are going through your own transformation or know someone going through one, Alex's words of self love, compassion and acceptance are here to help.

Have you ever realized that we often focus on what is "wrong" in the world instead of what is "right" with it? Whenever tragedy hits, we always jump to conclusions or talk about how everything is bad, instead of looking at all the good in the world. Dr. Steve Arkin has his own personal story of losing a loved one to suicide and has turned that experience into an opportunity to help others in even more ways than he thought possible. He is constantly sharing that no matter what a person looks like or how they act on the outside, they can still be going through something life altering on the inside. It is up to us to love and respect each other enough to find out and help. Dr. Arkin is helping people all over the community begin to find peace by reminding them to focus on the right instead of the wrong. By this simple change in perspective, it can lead to big shifts in your mental health.

Why can't people just be good to people? I'm sure we all have asked this numerous times while running errands or out at social gatherings. It's a simple question and concept but so often people are not kind to one another. Kris Wittenberg of Be Good to People, asked herself this question one day after a run in with a rude person and an hour later was already working on securing a URL and was running with the idea of Be Good to People. It is amazing what a little reminder like a water bottle or shirt that says "be good to people" can do and Kris and her team are changing the way people think, act and speak to one another. They are helping people remember that being kind and good to people is as simple as black and white.

"You are not crazy, these drugs are making you ill." is what Dr. Kelly Brogan told Ali Zeck after decades of being prescribed prescription medications for her mental and physical health. Ali's story is one that is becoming all too common in our day and age as she was handed medication after medication for everything from bulimia to anxiety and bipolarity. Through her journey, she attempted suicide multiple times and was in and out of hospitals and doctors offices for years before meeting on doctor who helped turn her life around. After seeing, Dr. Kelly Brogan, Ali changed her diet over night and saw immediate results and learned how her genetics and environment played a role in her wellbeing. Now, Ali is sharing her story with people all over the country and is dedicated to helping young women be their own advocate when it comes to their mental health and wellbeing.

What would happen if you reimagined yourself? What would look different or better yet, what would look the same? Dr. Deb Kern had her so-called perfect life and then was thrown a curve ball and was given the chance to reimagine herself. Dr. Deb comes from a background as a nurse, health educator, physical trainer and Ph. D scientist. She is now helping women improve their lives through intuitive coaching, body movement, dance courses and workshops. By learning to trust her gut and embrace the stillness in life, Dr. Deb's reimagined life is bringing joy to women all over the world by helping them remember they are perfect just the way they are.

What really is that gut feeling we call intuition? And where does that inner voice come from? Bill Bennett had a life changing experience eighteen years ago when his intuition saved his life. Now he is sharing his own journey of being a skeptic when it came to intuition and guidance, to living his life fear free due to his own trust in his intuition. How can we use our intuition to make better decisions? By trusting ourselves. We are all born with intuition and there are three different types: survival, cognitive, and divine. Bill is helping people think of intuition as something real and learn to receive these messages with open arms. An extraordinary experience turned Bill's life upside down and he is now on the path of sharing hope and healing with others by teaching that it all starts with oneself and their intuition.

Being healthy or well isn't just exercising or eating right but is taking care of your whole body, mind and spirit. Dr. Richard Prather is helping people care for their health in a new way by looking at the whole person. Much like the Quadrants of Wellbeing approach, Dr. Richard takes every person he sees through the same kind of tests and protocols in order to get a look at the whole person. From there, he then takes the results and works through a plan with you but does not neglect or disregard any thought, feeling or symptom you are expressing. Dr. Richard says wellness is ultimately taking responsibility for one's own care, continuing to educate oneself on different modalities and treatments and thinking outside the box. Not only is he helping people take responsibility for their own health but also is teaching them preventive measures when it comes to being healthy in all facets of life.

Are you looking to find yourself? Your true self, the self that ignites your soul and really gets you excited about your life and what you are doing? Derek Rydall is a spiritual visionary, who is helping people all over find and tune into their own potential. Derek is a firm believer in being the change you wish to see in the world and that it all starts with a clear vision. At the end of the day, it is about thinking, feeling, being and doing and Derek practices what he preaches every single day. He uses his own self journey to help others realize the power is within and all it takes is awakening that inner self to fulfill your destiny.

We have all tried different diets and weight loss programs and more often than not no weight is lost, or in some cases weight is gained. What went wrong? Normally is it because we aren't treating ourselves from an inside out approach. Dr. Deb Butler is here to help people lose weight through brain science, nutrition, physiology and life coaching and lessons. She uses her own personal journey of weight loss and weight gain and created a program to help you think correctly for losing weight and learn the ways to balance your body. There is no magic pill when it comes to weight loss but Dr. Deb is helping others find the magic in themselves to ultimately achieve the weight loss they aspire to have.

We all experience career shifts but Brett Blair has had the unique opportunity to go through three completely different careers so far and is sharing his insights and advice with people all over the world. After experiencing a moment of clarity early one morning, he know something had to change and change quickly. He left his corporate job and opened his own recruiting firm and is now a performance and life coach helping people live their best lives. Brett not only understands that we must constantly work on our own self in order to help others but that it is okay to put ourselves first and it's not at all selfish when it comes to our own wellbeing. Whether it be through helping you become more resilient, intentional, or aware of your environment, Brett is here to help.

In honor of Mother's Day, Hilary Illick is sharing her stories, advice and insights on self compassion and self love, especially; when it comes to motherhood. Hilary is not only a mother of four but is a writer, speaker, executive and life coach and teacher at the Hoffman Institute. Through her journey of becoming a mother, she realized that her own behaviors whether healthy or not were trickling down and becoming her children's behaviors as well. In hopes of stopping these behaviors before they became ingrained, she attended the Hoffman Institute as a student and learned how to put the odds in her favor when it came to her family's past and their future. Hilary is now helping people all over find their bio - spirituality, self love and compassion and realize that in order to help others find self love, we must first have self love for yourself.

Over 703 million people in the world are blind due to lack of glasses. Dr. Travis Zigler is on a mission to bring access to eye care and glasses to those in Jamaica, Ecuador, Peru and more. Dr. Travis and his wife, Jenna started Eye Love in 2010 after meeting a gentleman in Educador who was blind and suffering from extreme pressure pain in his eye. After treating this quiet man for several hours, he finally exclaimed that he was pain free. It was this incident that sparked the mission for Eye Love. Eye Love is on a mission to end preventable blindness and is doing so without prescribing medications left and right but taking a more holistic approach to achieving whole personal health, starting in the eye.

Did you know that roughly 30% of the population is currently suffering from insomnia? That is nearly 90 million people! Dr. Michael Breus aka The Sleep Doctor is helping people all over the country take a hard look at their nightly routines and develop plans to get their best nights sleep. Dr. Breus's passion for sleep came out of nowhere when one day there was an opening in the sleep lab during his residency and he decided to see what it was all about. Three days later and he was hooked and knew that his future was in sleep medicine. He is motivated by the fact that by helping someone sleep better, you are helping them live a better overall life.

With so many different diets, regimens, fads and trends out there in the world of health and wellness, how do we know what works for us? Dr. Mark Hyman is helping people take a step backwards to look at themselves from a whole person perspective in order to move forward with their health. The connection between how you feel and how you eat is so telling to the human body but so often overlooked. Instead of focusing on restrictive diets and what your body can't break down, Dr. Mark focuses on why your body is reacting that way to certain foods. Dr. Mark is changing the way we look at and eat food when it comes to our health and wellbeing. He is using functional medicine to approach food and illnesses with a new perspective that is transforming the way we treat any and all conditions in the human body.

Over a hundred people a day are dying from opioid overdoses.That is a startling statistic that is growing each and every day due to the drug addiction problem we have in our country. Rob and Anissa Elsey are fighting back and leading the charge when it comes to sober living, providing resources and giving hope to recovering addicts. They are the Co - Founders of In the Name of Grace, a not-for-profit organization that raises fund and advocates for Oxford House in Missouri. In the Name of Grace stands for Giving Recovering Addicts a Chance to Evolve and they have given people all over the state of Missouri a chance to evolve through their hard work and efforts. In the Name of Grace is helping to give recovering addicts a second chance and show them that they are not alone in the fight and are worthy of everything the world has to offer.

Betsy went from the corporate world to the unknown territory of being an entrepreneur. What made her make this big life change? She saw her young daughter struggling with anxiety and knew she had to do more to help her and now she is not only helping her daughter but others live big by starting small. She helps others talk through their goals and realize that it is not always about enjoying the future but living and finding joy in the present. Instead of getting caught up in where you want to be, focus on where you are and realize that there is always something to be happy about. Life is more about the journey than the end destination and Betsy is helping people fall in love with their journey each and every day.