The Story Shepherd | Transform Your Life Story

We are in the last two weeks of the year. It’s exciting for some people, but for others, it’s a difficult time. Endings can be hard. The end of the year. A breakup. A lost job. Your child graduating. Closing a business. Moving out of your home. Retiring. There are so many endings in life. And those changes are tough. But those endings lead to new beginnings. Tune in to discover five things to focu...

Stories shape the world. They are that powerful. That is one of the main reasons literacy is so important. So how can you use stories to promote literacy? You can start by sharing personal stories that make others want to know more. You may not be a writer or a speaker, but you still have a story. That story is your life. You tell that story every day through your words, your actions, and your bel...

The world is full of spectators and critics who love offering their opinions from the sidelines.   So stepping into the arena—the metaphorical battlefield of our ambitions—can be one of the hardest things we ever do. It demands a unique blend of courage, resilience, and determination.   These words from Theodore Roosevelt's famous speech resonate with profound clarity: "It is not the crit...

On today’s show, I welcome Teresa Syms. Teresa is a Personal Development/Life Coach who specializes in helping individuals who feel trapped in a no-win situation. Teresa knows what it’s like to be broken and damaged. Her childhood was filled with abuse, violence, alcohol, sexual assault, and emotional trauma. Because of that personal knowledge and experience, her passion is strong for helping othe...

This week, Americans all across this great country gather together to celebrate the United States’ 248th birthday, almost 250 years of freedom. That leads to the subject this week – what does freedom mean to you? Tune in to learn what freedom means to me and discover what it means to you. Fight for your freedom to create an epic life story movie!

The topic for today is dreams. Not your waking dreams, the dreams you have while sleeping. We know that the dreams we have for our life are important, but did you know that the dreams you have while sleeping are also important to your wellbeing? I find dreams fascinating, and even get story ideas from them. But there is more to them than that. They also serve several important functions. Tune in t...

On today’s episode of the Story Shepherd podcast, I welcome Nancy Ormon. Nancy Ormon has a heart to give HOPE to others by sharing God stories around her testimony and helping you to connect hearts with God and life lessons you can use on your journey. She has been a speaker/teacher in many different platforms and is a #1 Best Selling Author of her book called Stronger Than I Thought. It’s a book...

We live in a busy world. And it seems to get busier every day. Although technology has made many aspects of life more convenient, it has also created a constant stream of information and communication that can make it challenging to disconnect and relax. And many people now juggle multiple roles and responsibilities, such as work, family, education, and community involvement. Balancing these deman...

Today's guest on The Story Shepherd podcast is Rachel Best. Rachel is a Keynote Motivational Speaker, Author, Podcast Host, and the Founder of "How to Make a Mark in the World, Finding Your Signature." She is certified as a Neuro-linguistic Empowerment Mindset Coach. Rachel specializes in guiding women to generate income online through multiple streams of passive income, working from...

Change is inevitable. At times, it can be frightening and intimidating. It’s that fear of the unknown, wondering what is waiting for you on the other side of that change. But change can also be exciting and encouraging, with something new and wonderful waiting for you around the next bend. Most of the time, the outcome of that change depends on your attitude and your approach to it. So it’s import...

You have one precious life. That life should be full of joy. Living in joy can improve your mental wellness by reducing stress, anxiety, and depression. It can increase your creativity and productivity. Joy is contagious, which can help strengthen the bond in your relationships. We are all unique, so finding your joy is a personal journey that involves incorporating practices and habits into your...

Writer’s block is real. As an Author, I have experienced it more often than I care to admit. I’ve sat staring at a blank screen, with the blinking cursor taunting me. And as an entrepreneur, I discovered that there is something similar I call Brain Block - when you struggle to work through an idea or concept, to find the right way to bring it to life. It happens sometimes to all creative people, t...

To grow, to expand, and to be successful - truly successful - in life, we must take ownership of our lives. There are events in our lives that change us, events that we can’t control, but we can control how we respond. Are you happy with your life and feel good about the choices you’ve made? Or is your life lacking in some way, and you are not proud of the choices that led you to this point? Have...

Spring is upon us! And as the temperatures rise, we throw open the windows to let in the fresh air, and we start cleaning the dark corners that were buried in winter’s gloom. The warm sunny weather renews our energy, so as we clean house, it’s also a great time to do some spring cleaning in our lives. Tune in for 10 tips on spring cleaning your life to make room for a new, beautiful future.

Life can be a wild roller coaster ride! Full of ups and downs and twists and turns. What can we do to navigate that rollercoaster ride of life, to make it a little less scary? Tune in to hear 5 ways to assist you on that ride.

Disappointment is a tough part of life that we must all deal with at some point. We may fail a test. We may lose the race. We may not get the job or the promotion. We may be overlooked. We may be lied to, cheated on, bullied, or abused. We may lose someone. You are the hero of your life story movie. And like every other great hero, you will have to overcome some disappointment and some obstacles....

What are you doing with your one precious life? We are not guaranteed tomorrow. Therefore, we must treat every day as a gift, celebrating each one, so that we don’t end up living, or dying, with regret. Tune in to hear 11 things you can do to start living your life without regret.

Today's episode is about fighting our fears. Fear can emerge in many forms, and it can be detrimental to your career, your relationships, your dreams, your health, and your life. But you are powerful, stronger than you know, and you can overcome your fears. Tune in to hear 7 things you can do to combat them, including the power to choose faith over fear.

Today’s episode is about the power of poetry. For a writer, poetry is one of the many genres you can write in to share your ideas and stories. It’s fun learning and practicing the different styles of poetry, including ballads, odes, haiku, limericks, sonnets, and free verse. But there’s much more to poetry than that, and I believe a poetry practice is beneficial to everyone, even non-writers. Tune...

Have you ever had a back itch that can’t be reached? The itch gets so bad that it starts to drive you crazy, and you have to find a way to scratch it. That itch is like an idea or a dream. It starts small, bugging you just a little. If you don’t scratch it, though, it gets stronger, and you know you must do something. It is imperative that you scratch that itch; Vital that you follow that dream. T...

Gratitude is vital to creating an epic life story movie. It’s the foundation for building that life. Studies have shown that gratitude improves your mental wellness. It boosts your serotonin levels, making you happier. It reduces stress and anxiety, improves your sleep, elevates your mindset, boosts immune function, and rejuvenates relationships. In this week's episode, I discuss the importanc...

Today's guest on The Story Shepherd podcast is Raul Marin, known as Wise Wolf. He is an award-winning motivational speaker, poet, author, and podcast host. He also has 19 years of experience in adult education and as a private event DJ. Join us as we discuss mindset, positivity, gratitude, and learning to love yourself first if you want to receive love and achieve your goals and dreams. Go to...

There are many reasons why people don't follow their dreams, like fear of failure, believing there isn’t time, or surrounding themselves with negative people. I believe one of the saddest reasons is comparison syndrome. We compare ourselves to others, especially on social media. We look at their perfect pictures, read their sensational stories, see them living the dream, and then we start to f...

Books are magic! Books can transport you to another world. They can make you laugh and cry. They can take you back in time and into the future. Books can lift your mood. And some of those books can motivate you to do great things. Those are the books I will focus on today. The ones that spark motivational magic. These 10 books all helped me at different times and gave me the push that I needed to...

Happy New Year! Every new year, it’s a tradition for people to make resolutions. We start the year strong, but then we either get overwhelmed or simply lose interest by February or March. This year, I invite you to join me in trying something different. Take a deep dive into your story – who you are now and who you want to be - use the wheel of life to discover how you stand in each are of life, a...