Small Changes Big Shifts

"I hear well-being differently every year based on how I've grown – and I know you will, too." - Dr. Michelle Robin   As you approach the New Year, it's a wonderful time to develop fresh perspective about your goals, dreams, purpose, and overall life. People do this by taking time to reconnect with their heart, utilizing the power of "yes" toward themselves, flexing their empathy muscles, and even...

"When we operate from the premise that everybody is going through something, we show more grace." - Matt Miller   For over 30 years, Matt Miller has been serving kids, teachers, and their communities in the education system by helping them reach their potential. Join Dr. Michelle Robin as she invites him to share how he met John O'Leary, what inspired him to join John's mission in 2016 after that...

"Trust is the firm belief in the truth of something." - Cory Scheer   Due to the declining trust across the globe, experts say its absence is making it harder to solve key problems than it used to. Join Dr. Michelle Robin as she invites Cory Scheer – author of Closing the Trust Gap – to share what inspired him to begin researching this word 12 years ago and why it's now inspired him to re-educate...

"It feels good to be grateful. Gratitude opens your heart and unleashes a power of love." - Mark Hulet   As we head more into the holidays, this season helps us become more aware of the level of gratitude in our lives. Join Dr. Michelle Robin as she invites Mark Hulet from the YMCA of Greater Kansas City to share some lessons and insights he's learned over the course of this year. He'll speak abou...

"When I took someone who felt lost, and I would suddenly see the clouds lift and that lightbulb come on for them – that's where I discovered my joy." - Gina Creek   Did you know there's a difference between feeling happy and experiencing joy? Experts often describe happiness as a positive state of overall well-being and impacts your outlook on the meaning of life. However, joy is felt in moments s...

"I'm grateful for where I'm planted in each season of life." - Caleb Cooper   What would you do differently with your health if there were no barriers? Would you choose more organic? Workout at a gym? Plug into your community through classes or even see a therapist? Join Dr. Michelle Robin as she invites Caleb Cooper from the YMCA of Greater Kansas City to share why their organization is focused o...

"It's the emotions and habits that create a powerful formula for financial well-being." - Anita Newton   A recent study revealed that money negatively impacts 52% of adults' mental health in the U.S. - and 4 in 5 of those individuals say it causes them to lose sleep at night. There's a problem in today's world with money, and it's time we address that the traditional approach to saving isn't worki...

"If there's one thing you can do today, be kind." - Bayleigh Petty   We're celebrating another amazing year of the 31 Days of Kindness annual series, which began on October 14 and ended on World Kindness Day (November 13). Dr. Michelle Robin invites the Big Shifts Foundation Program Director, Bayleigh Petty, to share why this year was special to her while running it. She'll also share why she cont...

"One of our graduates is impacting a massive amount of people every day – she's making giant change after going through our program." - Natasha Herdman When Natasha Herdman was growing up, she took care of the marketing and bookkeeping for her mom's grooming business in Iowa. Fast forward to 2011, she began working with homeless families in Kansas City, where she was seeing some big barriers betwe...

"You can't truly treat people with kindness if you aren't first kind to yourself." - Dr. Dave Braun   Did you know one of the most common reasons that people give on improving their health is because it gets too hard or the results take too long? Oftentimes it's because we don't approach our well-being with a wider lens, meaning we try to eat our way to good health or exercise our way to feeling b...

  " Diversity is a fact, equity is a choice, inclusion is the action, and belonging i s the outcome ." - Dr. Diedrick Graham   As we continue to celebrate our annual 31 Days of Kindness series, Dr. Michelle Robin invites Dr. Diedrick Graham to share why kindness has influenced what he does today in the world for others. During this powerful conversation, he'll reveal who helped him understand the...

" Kind n ess is really rooted in love ." - Cynthia Newsome It's official – the annual 31 Days of Kindness series (powered by the Big Shifts Foundation) has launched across the world, and Dr. Michelle Robin has invited a true kindness champion in the Kansas City community to celebrate it . Award-w inning journalist Cynthia Newsome reveals what she's learned about kindness after being an anchor for...

"Don't be afraid to listen to what's going on in your mind – your body can speak to you." - Luke Russert   As we get ready to dive into our annual 31 Days of Kindness series this year, Dr. Michelle Robin invites author of Look for Me There , Luke Russert, to talk about why processing the grief of his father's sudden passing was one of the kindest acts he ever did for himself. Rather than follow so...

"Kindness is showing an investment to each other." - Darcy Swan   A recent study revealed that two in three millennials don't feel like they belong in their local community. Looking a little further up the stream, another study showed that one in five students don't feel like they belong at their school. There's a growing void developing among the younger generations, who are looking for who they...

"Eating habits are going to play a bigger role in the disease process than we've been led to believe." - Dr. Denise Scott   Did you know that 70 to 80 percent of our immune cells live in our gut? Why is that important? Because what goes on in the gut communicates whether our body thrives or attacks itself. Ultimately, our gut is responsible for how our immune system responds and functions – and mo...

"We all have our identity journeys." - Princess Sarah Culberson   During her teenage years, Princess Sarah Culberson began to get curious about her identity, biological history, and even who she looked like. Once embarking on her journey, she learned that her biological mother died when she was 11, and her father lived in a village in Sierra Leone, West Africa. From him, she learned about her roya...

"When you write down what you eat, suddenly you become aware." - Stacy Cahalan   Kids are establishing their school routine again, but students are still struggling to regain some aspects of what they lost during the pandemic. This results in loss of connection, loneliness, anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. During today's show, Dr. Michelle Robin invites Stacy Cahalan to share w...

"Connectivity is so important – no matter what age." - Amy Jewell   A recent study showed that 2 in 5 Americans haven't made a new friend in five years due to shyness or introversion. Even more, another study revealed that the loneliness rate in America has doubled since the 1980s. That number has now reached 40 percent of adults in America, and some experts believe the "real number" may be a lot...

"People are beginning to get comfortable with the idea that it requires just as much planning to transition out of this world as it does to give birth and bring a new soul into this world." - Dr. Tamara MacIntyre   According to a recent study, nearly half of participants (47 percent) admitted they were afraid of death. Some of those factors include fear of pain and suffering, fear of the unknown,...

"Breakdowns are breakthroughs. You go through life with multiple layers, so how can you shed those layers to get to your authentic self?" - Sarah Uchytil   The demand for life coaches has steadily increased over the years as people are seeking more empowerment, connection, and conversation. According to recent statistics, 80% of clients who introduce a life coach feel that it greatly helps align t...

"When money is a problem, it's on your mind all the time – the stress is obvious." - Jeremy Davis According to the Federal Reserve Bank, the average American is $58,604 in debt. Additionally, at least 77 percent of American households are in some sort of debt. Today, Dr. Michelle Robin invites Jeremy Davis from CommunityAmerica Credit Union to offer encouragement to anyone who has financial goals,...

"While in France, we stumbled across this herd of donkeys, fell in love with them, and immediately were drawn to their Zen-like presence." - Kate Barker   When Kate Barker was injured, it derailed her from her ability to compete in the 2011 London Olympics. But little did she know that her life was about to take some major turns over the next five years – ultimately, playing a major role in helpin...

Dr. Michelle Robin invites Frankie Banuelos to share what his experience has been like going through the Big Shifts Foundation Scholarship Program this year. As he's getting ready to wrap-up his six-month curriculum in the program, he reflects on some of the highlights of being part of it and how his perception and understanding of self-care has shifted since he began the journey. He also shares s...

" I had a visceral understanding – people are dealing with some real stuff . If we don't see people as people, we can't make the progress we need to make. " - Dr. Nicole Price In 2011, Dr. Nicole Price received shocking news that her mother had been hit and killed by a drunk driver. Shortlyafter, she also learned that her father wasn't her biological father. As she was navigating her late mother's...

" You get to make a choice that's bigger than this moment ." - Rachel Freiman   Did you know Americans spend a whopping  $33 billion (yes, BILLION!) on diet products every year? Yet most diet programs and products are designed to go against our human nature (to avoid pain and seek pleasure). During today's show, Dr. Michelle Robin invites Rachel Freiman to share her profound journey of going from...