Soul Shift

What happens when a woman spends her entire life striving for approval, achieving, caring for everyone else—and eventually realizes she has lost connection with herself? In this powerful conversation with naturopathic physician, lifelong model, author, and dancer Dr. Tricia Pingel , we explore the deeper story behind stress and burnout. Tricia shares how decades of external pressure, grief, caregi...

What if burnout isn't simply about being stressed - and the answer isn't to exercise harder, take more supplements, or try to fit another wellness strategy into an already overwhelming life? In Episode 52 of SoulShift , Ali and Mindy sit down with Dori Martin , a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and HTMA practitioner, to explore the deeper physiology behind midlife burnout, dep...

What happens when we stop treating the body as a diagnosis to solve and begin seeing the person, the story, and the lived experience behind the symptoms? In this episode of SoulShift , Ali and Mindy welcome their teacher, mentor, and longtime influence, Andrea Nakayama , for a powerful conversation about functional nutrition, narrative medicine, personalized care, and what it truly means to unders...

What happens when three women with very different backgrounds, experiences, and areas of expertise come together around one shared belief: women deserve more than symptom management, quick fixes, and wellness advice that was never designed for the complexity of their lives? In this special 50th episode of Soul Shift , Ali Anderson, Mindy Gorman-Plutzer, and Christine Morgenstern Shin pull back the...

What happens when you do everything “right” and it still isn’t enough to protect your health? In this powerful episode of SoulShift , Ali, Mindy, and Christine sit down with Tara Benoit, a former CEO, elite athlete, functional wellness practitioner, and author of Torn Heart , to explore what can happen when years of high achievement, stress, trauma, and pushing beyond your limits eventually catch...

What happens when the roles, titles, accomplishments, and identities you've built your life around suddenly change? In this deeply personal and empowering episode of SoulShift , Ali, Mindy, and Christine sit down with leadership development coach Angie Huestis , founder of Leading You to Freedom, to explore what it really means to know your worth beyond what you do, achieve, or provide for oth...

What if your struggle with food isn't actually about food? In this powerful solo episode of SoulShift , Mindy Gorman-Plutzer shares the deeply personal journey that led her from decades inside the weight-loss industry to a completely different understanding of food, health, body image, and freedom. Mindy opens up about spending years at odds with her body, measuring her worth through weight an...

Betrayal can leave wounds that go far deeper than we realize. Whether it happened recently or decades ago, unhealed betrayal can affect our sense of safety, self-worth, relationships, health, and ability to trust ourselves and others. In this powerful episode of Soul Shift , Ali and Mindy are joined by Dr. Debi Silber , PhD researcher, bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and founder of The PBT Insti...

What if the answer to burnout isn't doing less—but learning how to play again? In this inspiring episode of Soul Shift , hosts Christine Morgenstern Shin and Mindy Gorman-Plutzer welcome developmental psychologist, burnout coach, and speaker Dr. Erica Buchholz for a fascinating conversation about the overlooked science of play. Together they explore why so many high achievers become trapped in...

What if your fatigue, burnout, hormone imbalance, or stubborn health symptoms aren't signs that your body is failing, but messages that it's asking for help? In this deeply empowering episode of SoulShift, Ali, Chris and Mindy welcome Dr. LuLu Shimek , naturopathic physician, functional medicine practitioner, longevity expert, and creator of the REWIRE™ and SOULWIRE™ methods. Together they...

Could your gut be influencing far more than your digestion? In this episode of Soul Shift , Ali, Mindy and Christine welcome functional nutritionist and healthy gut specialist Mary Beth Gudewicz for an eye-opening conversation about the powerful connection between gut health, hormones, immunity, emotions, and overall wellbeing. Mary Beth shares why so many women unknowingly live with chronic infla...

For decades, Mindy Gorman-Plutzer believed her worth was measured by the number on the scale. Like millions of women, she spent years trapped in the exhausting cycle of dieting, self-criticism, body shame, and the constant pursuit of becoming "enough." From restrictive eating and obsessive weigh-ins to believing happiness existed on the other side of a smaller body, Mindy's story refle...

What if midlife wasn't a crisis - but an invitation? In this heartfelt episode of Soul Shift, Ali, Mindy, and Christine sit down with marketing strategist and She Said Next founder Hilary Reynolds to explore what it truly means to embrace life's next chapter with intention rather than fear. After decades of building a successful career and supporting others, Hilary found herself asking a q...

Divorce is often seen as an ending—but what if it could become the beginning of your most authentic life? In this deeply honest and hope-filled conversation, Katie Jordan shares how navigating profound grief, personal loss, and divorce ultimately became the catalyst for rediscovering herself. Together, the Soul Shift hosts explore how divorce impacts identity, self-trust, nervous system regulation...

What if intelligence isn't something that can be measured by grades, test scores, or traditional educational milestones? In this thought-provoking episode of Soul Shift, Ali Anderson and Christine Morgenstern Shin sit down with educator, TEDx speaker, and Non Linear Education creator Dr. Vaish Sarathy to challenge conventional beliefs about learning, intelligence, and human potential. Drawing...

What if your emotional reactions weren’t signs that something was wrong with you, but evidence that your nervous system was trying to protect you? In this powerful episode of Soul Shift, Ali, Mindy, and Christine sit down with Relationship Repair Companion, author, and creator of The Relationship Repair Language™, Laziena Hodge. Together, they explore how our emotional patterns are often protectiv...

What if the reason you struggle to stay consistent has nothing to do with willpower? In this empowering conversation, Soul Shift welcomes Dr. Amy Behimer, pharmacist, board-certified health and wellness coach, and host of the Autoimmune Health Secrets podcast. After receiving multiple autoimmune diagnoses, including Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Amy became determined to create a life that was healthier...

What if the key to feeling calmer, more focused, and more confident isn’t working harder—but creating rhythms you can trust? In this inspiring conversation, Mindy Gorman-Plutzer and Christine Morgenstern Shin sit down with keynote speaker, leadership coach, and creator of Winning Rhythms: The Finish Line Formula™, Amy Jo Esser. Together, they explore why so many high-achieving women feel overwhelm...

What if the fear, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and survival patterns you carry are not who you truly are? In this deeply moving episode of Soul Shift, Mindy Gorman-Plutzer sits down with transformational spiritual authority, healer, speaker, artist, and award-winning author Atousa Raissyan for a profound conversation about trauma healing, awareness, nervous system regulation, and reclaiming the a...

What if healing isn’t just about what you eat — but about how safe your body feels? In this deeply compassionate and eye-opening episode of Soul Shift, hosts Ali Anderson and Mindy Gorman-Plutzer sit down with Functional Nutrition and Lifestyle Practitioner Allison Samon to explore the hidden connections between chronic illness, nervous system dysregulation, emotional pain, inflammation, and true...

What does real confidence actually look like? In this deeply honest and emotionally resonant episode of Soul Shift , Mindy, Christine, and Ali sit down with confidence and connection coach Kim Carter to explore the difference between performative confidence and true self-confidence. Kim shares her personal story of growing up feeling unseen, misunderstood, and emotionally unsafe — including a pain...

What if the symptoms you’ve been pushing through are actually your body asking you to slow down? In this deeply personal and insightful episode, the roles are reversed as Mindy and Christine turn the spotlight onto their co-host and wellness practitioner, Ali Anderson. Known for her grounded presence and expertise in functional wellness, Ali opens up about her own journey, from being diagnosed wit...

What if healing isn’t about fixing yourself… but learning to listen? In this deeply moving and vulnerable episode, Amandine Le Roux Hancock returns to Soul Shift to share her personal journey through disordered eating, self-worth struggles, and the long path back to inner safety and self-trust. This conversation goes beyond mindset and into the body — exploring how sound, presence, and nervous sys...

What if leadership isn’t about titles, authority, or external success—but about how you show up for yourself? In this powerful episode of Soul Shift , hosts Ali Anderson, Mindy Gorman-Plutzer, and Christine Morgenstern Shin sit down with leadership coach, speaker, and author Eliana Barousse to explore what it truly means to lead from within. Eliana shares her deeply personal journey from corporate...

What if the transitions in your life aren’t something to push through but something to truly listen to? In this episode of SoulShift, Ali Anderson, Mindy Gorman-Plutzer, and Christine Morgenstern Shin sit down with functional nutrition counselor, Air Force veteran, and educator Kate Smith to explore the deeper meaning behind life’s biggest transitions, and how your body holds the wisdom to guide y...