The Internal Shift Show With Debbie Longo

In this episode of The Internal Shift Show , Debbie Longo speaks with Nan Saysana about her 30-year struggle with binge eating and how she ultimately broke the cycle through internal change. Nan shares how her journey began with dieting in her teens, which quickly turned into years of yo-yo dieting, emotional eating, and frustration. Despite trying multiple approaches—from restricting food to inte...

IIn this episode, Sheryl Hauk shares her experience of surviving childhood trauma and the long process of rebuilding her life piece by piece. She opens up about years of silence, the impact of abuse, and the moment everything shifted—not through control, but through perspective. From her son’s life-threatening illness to a simple moment that changed how she saw everything, Sheryl explains how rebu...

In this episode, Heather Stewart shares the moment that forced her to slow down—a stroke that completely interrupted her fast-paced, wellness-focused life. What started as resistance quickly became a shift in perspective. Heather explains how she moved from fighting what was happening to accepting it, trusting the process, and becoming curious instead of reactive. That shift changed everything—not...

In this episode, Laura Bratton shares her experience of losing her vision and the internal shift that followed. What stands out is not the circumstance—but how she chose to respond to it. This conversation focuses on resilience, faith, and the decisions that shape identity when life does not go as planned. Laura breaks down what it means to move forward without relying on external control, and how...

In this episode, Nikki Allen shares her journey through adversity, emotional setbacks, and the moments that forced her to take a hard look at herself. What becomes clear is that change didn’t come from outside circumstances—it came from shifting how she thought, responded, and took responsibility for her behavior. This conversation goes beyond storytelling. It breaks down the patterns that keep pe...

In this episode of The Internal Shift Show , Debbie Longo speaks with Rick and Clancy about how major life transitions can reshape identity, relationships, and purpose. The conversation begins with the moment many parents face but rarely prepare for—the transition to becoming empty nesters. Rick reflects on how the phrase itself carries a negative connotation, often associated with loss and loneli...

IIn this episode of The Internal Shift Show , Debbie Longo speaks with Transformational Coach Anna Quigley about how unexpected life disruptions can become powerful turning points. Anna shares the story of a period in her life when everything she believed was stable suddenly collapsed. A career she loved ended abruptly, legal issues emerged around her home, and the life she had carefully built beg...

In this episode of The Internal Shift Show , Debbie Longo speaks with Olaolu (Lou) Ogunyemi about how rejection, adversity, and personal challenges can become the foundation for leadership and growth. Lou shares how early experiences in childhood shaped the way he viewed rejection and personal worth. As one of six children, he learned how perceptions formed early in life can influence confidence,...

In this episode of The Internal Shift Show , Debbie Longo speaks with Jenna Udenberg about how personal adversity can shape resilience, purpose, and leadership. Jenna shares her journey growing up with juvenile arthritis, becoming a wheelchair user at a young age, and navigating a world that was not designed with accessibility in mind. Through discrimination, medical challenges, and nearly two dec...

In this episode of The Internal Shift Show, Chip Scholz shares the defining moment that forced him to completely reassess his life and leadership. After years of nonstop work, heavy travel, unhealthy habits, and constant pressure, he suffered a stroke in 2012 that left him partially paralyzed and struggling cognitively. What could have ended his momentum instead became the turning point. Chip made...

In this episode of The Internal Shift Show, Debbie Longo sits down with Phyllis Leavitt to discuss trauma, healing, and the internal responsibility required to create lasting change. Phyllis shares her personal journey through adversity and how confronting painful truths became the foundation for emotional freedom, clarity, and purpose. This conversation explores the long-term impact of unresolved...

What happens when life changes in an instant? In this episode of The Internal Shift Show, Debbie Longo sits down with Ken Kunken to discuss resilience, identity, and the internal decisions that shape long-term outcomes. After a life-altering event that could have defined his limits, Ken chose a different path. He shares how mindset, discipline, and personal responsibility became the foundation for...

In this episode of The Internal Shift Show, Randy Bishop shares the defining moments that reshaped his mindset and redirected his path forward. He speaks candidly about the challenges he faced, the internal decisions that changed everything, and how personal responsibility became the turning point in his growth. This conversation explores resilience, accountability, and the quiet but powerful shif...

In this episode of The Internal Shift Show, Debbie Longo sits down with Alicia Meek to explore how internal pressure, perfectionism, and unprocessed stress can manifest physically—and how conscious daily rituals can create lasting transformation. Alicia shares her personal story of experiencing an eight-week panic attack that forced her to stop working, rebuild her confidence, and completely reeva...

In this episode of The Internal Shift Show, Debbie Longo sits down with Monica Kaufman, Certified Financial Planner and founder of Harmony Wealth Academy, to explore how identity shapes financial behavior and long-term success. Monica explains how early programming influences our decisions, why lasting change requires an identity shift, and how money reflects internal alignment rather than externa...

In this episode of the Internal Shift Show, transformational coach Debbie Longo talks with David Nassef about his remarkable journey of transformation after being fired at the age of 63. David shares his story of going from financial despair to achieving financial freedom through his one-page wealth compass. He emphasizes the importance of internal choices and resilience, explaining how he develop...

In this episode of 'The Internal Shift Show,' Transformational Coach Debbie Longo explores how internal decisions shape our life's trajectory. Special guest Jay Setchell shares his inspirational journey from a Midwestern farm to overcoming severe medical challenges, including a traumatic car accident and a broken neck while in the Marine Corps. Jay emphasizes the power of a positive mindset, resil...

In this episode of The Internal Shift Show , Debbie Longo speaks with Kim Langenmayr about career transition, identity shifts, and navigating today’s job market with clarity. Kim, a veteran, former Peace Corps volunteer, and global education leader, shares her experience stepping away from a long-held leadership role and reflecting on what comes next. The conversation focuses on internal shifts ra...