Pivot 2 Positivity

Neena Spina interviews Lyn Niemeyer, COO of LMNOP Advisors, about her journey from the Navy and government labs to starting her own business. They discuss reframing organizations, knowledge management, fractional COO roles, leadership, diversity as an innovation spark, and overcoming imposter syndrome through faith. Listeners will take away practical tips for simplifying daily priorities, aligning...

Season 5 opens with part one of Angie’s story: a homeschooling mom of seven who turned faith, grit, and a network marketing opportunity into a six-figure business while balancing family life. She shares how being a teen mom, lacking a college degree, and years of homeschooling shaped her choices, the beliefs she had to overcome, and the support—especially from her husband—that helped her grow as a...

In this episode Neena Spina interviews Patrick Ngigi of Mission with a Vision about rescuing girls from FGM and forced marriage, building a rescue center and school, and using education, counseling, and community outreach to create lasting change. They share personal stories from alumni like Cecilia, discuss vocational training and fundraisers, and highlight the program’s impact—over 3,500 girls h...

Neena Spina shares a short, honest Mother's Day message about growing up wounded and becoming a mother who chooses healing, boundaries, and fierce love. She discusses trauma, grief, self-compassion, and practical coaching tools for showing up differently for your children. The episode offers encouragement, hope, and a reminder that Mother's Day can look whatever you need it to—plus ways to connect...

Guest host Sherry Grant explores how the stories we tell ourselves—the “I am” beliefs—shape our habits, choices, and relationships. She shows how labels like “busy” or “fragile” can limit life and explains a practical, trauma-informed approach to shifting identity. Learn why starting with “I am becoming” and taking one aligned next action builds confidence over time. The episode offers simple stra...

Neena from Pivot to Positivity shares personal stories and practical guidance on how grief can appear in many forms—not just tears—but also silence, irritability, avoidance, or withdrawal after any kind of loss. She explains the five stages of grief, fight/flight/freeze responses, and offers simple tools to re-regulate (breathing, grounding, the 5-4-3-2-1 method, tactile activities, and gratitude...

In this episode, Neena explores how discontent—both painful and hopeful—can spark growth and creativity. Using biblical stories (David and Goliath, Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego) and personal examples (a son reclaiming his stolen bike, Neena’s health and faith journey), she shows how facing giants can lead to transformation. Listeners will hear practical perspectives on using existing skills...

In this episode Neena Spina interviews Rick Krug — coach, entrepreneur, former pastor, and author — about his journey through church planting, business success and failure, bankruptcy, and rebuilding a life focused on service. Rick shares practical coaching tools: ask curious questions, build a clear vision of your preferred future, work backward to the next right step, and shift from inward shame...

Host Neena records live on March 20 to explore how doubt is not the end of faith but often its beginning. Using Scripture (James 1:5–6, Mark 9:24, John 20:27, Proverbs 3:5–6), she reframes doubt as a human experience that can lead to stronger, more courageous trust in God. The episode blends biblical reflection with practical tools—breathing, self-hugs, and re-regulation techniques—plus a mention...

Neena Spina interviews Dr. Paul Jenkins about his journey from clinical psychologist, through personal and financial crisis, to creating practical positivity models that save and enrich relationships. They explore key ideas—"circumstances are neutral," awareness precedes choice, victim versus agent mode, and metacognition—and how these tools apply to parenting, marriage, work, and healing from tra...

BONUS: SPECIAL : This episode follows Rose and Jake as they share the year-long journey of their daughter Avery after a neuroblastoma diagnosis—covering diagnosis, treatments, hospital life, and moments of hope. They discuss parental intuition, advocacy, marital strain, community support, faith, and practical tips for other families facing pediatric cancer. Trigger warning included; listeners are...

Host Neena Spina interviews Kirk Weisler about his book The Dog Poop Initiative, the Walkie‑Talkie Socks movement, and practical ways to cultivate initiative, curiosity over judgment, and stronger family and workplace culture. They discuss real‑life tools—from flowcharts for household integrity to intentional daily practices like mismatched socks—that help build leadership, gratitude, and positive...

Coach Neena Spina sits down with Sharon Phillips — actress, radio personality, and ministry wife — to hear candid stories about motherhood, a moment of desperation on a 17th-floor apartment that turned to peace through prayer, and the creative path from dinner theater to a one-woman production of the Gospel of Mark. They also discuss Sharon’s longtime radio work, her support for women through My S...

Host Neena Spina sits down with retired classics professor Sylvia to explore her academic career, volunteer teaching of Latin, a Fulbright in Cyprus, and unexpected relationships that reshaped her life. They also discuss her poetry, including the poem "Stonehenge," and how personal setbacks led to new beginnings. This episode blends memoir, practical insight, and encouragement about midlife reinve...

Neena talks with Robin, a faith-driven coach and suicide-prevention advocate, about profound loss, healing, and hope. Robin shares her journey through grief after losing her husband, family suicide history, and the tools—breathing practices, therapy, faith, and coaching—that helped her recover and support others. This episode explores mental health resources, practical coping strategies, and how c...

In this episode, Neena interviews Katie, a mother and family-business leader who shares her experience navigating emotional abuse, a spouse with addiction, and a painful separation that involved church, work, and family. Katie describes the moment she chose safety for her children, how faith and hymns grounded her, and the long path through therapy, legal steps, and hard decisions during COVID. Sh...

Host Neena explores the inner child core wound "I am unlovable," explaining how it shows up as shame, mistrust, fear, guilt, and feeling trapped in relationships. She uses the traffic lights of tolerance and a "3D glasses" metaphor to show how trauma lenses color present interactions. She offers practical healing steps—recognizing trauma reactions, finding safe people and coaches, using breath, jo...

In this episode Neena interviews Christina, a nurse-turned-functional diagnostic nutrition coach. They discuss Christina’s personal health journey — including Hashimoto’s, dramatic weight loss, gallbladder and liver issues — and how deep lab testing, targeted supplements, lifestyle changes, and committed coaching helped her re-regulate and heal. Listeners will hear honest stories, practical tips (...

In this episode, Neena Spina explores the often-overlooked 'messy middle' of Mary, the mother of Jesus — the waiting, misunderstanding, and pain that accompanied her obedience. Using Scripture and personal reflections, Neena invites listeners who are in seasons of uncertainty to choose faith before clarity and to find hope in promises that unfold over time. Where do we find Coach Neena? Episode Li...

When reflecting on a previous experience spurs you to give back to a mama and daughter who are facing a Mountain. Neena shares a personal story about her daughter Anna’s sudden bone infection, surgery, and the faith that guided their family, then explains a birthday bracelet fundraiser she’s hosting to support Avry, a child fighting neuroblastoma. This short episode blends honest parenting reflect...

Coach Holly joins Neena to share her family's difficult but hopeful transition out of military life into civilian homesteading and homeschooling. They talk about unlearning old patterns, setting boundaries, creating community, and finding renewed unity and peace as a family. Listeners will hear faith-centered encouragement, practical daily habits for staying positive, and resources for navigating...

Deb shares her journey through divorce and loss, and how anchoring her identity as a child of God helped her move from pain to peace. She discusses practical practices—scripture, daily rhythms, community, clean comedy, and even daily Mass—that supported healing, and encourages listeners to seek Godly counsel, forgive, and let trials refine rather than define them. Some links of Teachers/Pastor's M...

Host Neena Spina speaks with guest Carol Heath about her powerful and emotional journey: surviving childhood trauma, choosing adoption at 18, and finding healing and reunion with her daughter nearly 60 years later. The conversation highlights faith, resilience, family support, and the hope that adoption and community can bring to those facing difficult decisions and seeking peace. Where to reach C...

Neena Spina speaks with Cat about surviving childhood abuse, addiction, and a violent marriage, and how faith, counseling, and bold choices—like leaving a toxic job and becoming a substitute teacher—helped her heal and rediscover purpose. This episode offers trauma-informed insights, practical coping techniques, and hopeful encouragement for setting boundaries, finding supportive community, and tr...