Change Wired

TUNE IN TO LEARN:   We've all been there—vowing to completely transform our diet, fitness routine, and sleep habits all at once, only to abandon the whole plan days later.   What if the problem isn't your willpower but your approach?    In this eye-opening exploration of behavioral change, we explore why our brains actively resist massive lifestyle overhauls and how tiny, almost ridiculo...

TUNE IN TO LEARN:   A transformation director's honest feedback led to a pivotal realization that had been holding back my business for over a decade.   Despite years of successful client work and positive testimonials, I couldn't get to the next level.   Why is it?   I believe I finally got the answer.    The breakthrough came when I discovered Todd Brown's concept of the "Dom...

TUNE IN TO LEARN:   What if I told you that laziness doesn't exist?   That what we think of as resistance—in ourselves and others—is actually just a lack of clarity?   This revelation turns conventional thinking about change on its head , offering a powerful new perspective for anyone struggling to make progress on important goals .  Drawing from classic change management wisdom and years of...

TUNE IN TO LEARN: Feeling uncomfortable with a new job, home, or relationship even though it's objectively better than what you had before?   You're not alone, and there's a neurological reason for it.  The Change Wired podcast tackles one of life's most universal experiences: transitions. Drawing from personal experience after moving to a new apartment, host Angela Shurina unp...

TUNE IN TO LEARN:   "We don't rise to the level of our goals. We fall to the level of our systems."    Ever heard this quote?   This profound truth, dating back to Stoic philosophy and championed by modern thinkers like James Clear, exposes why so many of us struggle to achieve our aspirations despite our best intentions.  The distinction is crucial: goals are simply desired outcome...

TUNE IN TO LEARN:   Your brain physically reshapes itself every single day—but are you giving it what it needs to evolve in the right direction?  Neuroplasticity, your brain's remarkable ability to remodel itself in response to experiences, doesn't happen automatically. It requires specific conditions that many of us unknowingly sabotage through our daily habits.  Drawing from fascinatin...

🎙️ Ready to Break Through Your Limits?   Ever felt that itchy nervousness before a big presentation, competition, or challenge?   That discomfort is actually a powerful signal – you're operating at your growth edge, exactly where transformation happens fastest.  As I prepare for the biggest deal of my career so far, I'm sharing the psychological tool that research consistently shows elim...

Are you clear on what really matters—or just busy?   This episode is your permission to hit pause, zoom out, and get focused and what really matters to you.   Because clarity doesn’t magically appear—it’s built.    One question, one insight at a time.   I’ll take you behind the scenes of what’s worked (and what hasn’t) for clients and leaders who finally broke free from overwhelm and started makin...

Why do some people see opportunity while others only see disaster—even when facing the exact same situation?   The difference isn't luck or circumstance; it's something entirely within your control: your focus.   In this insightful episode, you'll learn:   How your perspective shapes reality , explained through the powerful metaphors and neuroscience.   How "if only" think...

TUNE IN TO LEARN:   "Research shows that exercise can be 1.5 more effective than therapy and medications combined for treating depression"      Your body and mind share an incredible connection—but how well are you actually using it every day?   Science now proves we have a built-in "remote control" for our nervous system , the capability of transforming our health, emotional b...

Navy SEALs—the world's most elite warriors—write and recite daily affirmations. A special kind of affirmations.   Why would they "waste" their time?   When these special operators face life-or-death situations, they need their best behaviors to activate automatically. Their solution? Programming their identity through powerful statements.   What are those statements? Tune in to find...

What if the way you look at the world could change how you think?   Every week, I climb a mountain in Cape Town. At the top, everything shifts. The city looks smaller. My problems feel lighter. The higher I go, the bigger my perspective becomes. But here’s the thing—you don’t need a mountain to experience this shift.   Navy SEAL commander Rich Diviney, in his new book "Masters of Uncertainty&...

TUNE IN TO LEARN:   What if you could transform paralyzing uncertainty into decisive action? In this eye-opening exploration of mental focus, you'll learn how Navy SEALs navigate chaos and make critical decisions when stakes are highest .    Enter the DPO method (Duration-Pathway-Outcome), a neuroscience-backed approach that elite military operators use to create certainty in the most uncerta...

TUNE IN TO LEARN:   What separates those who achieve their goals from those who don't?   It's not luck or resources—it's mindset.   Let's dive deep into the psychology of achievement, revealing how to overcome many obstacles needed for your personal and business growth with great mental health feeling like a hero and having fun.   The hard truth?   You're not yet good enou...

TUNE IN TO LEARN:   Are you feeling unmotivated or stuck in a rut? Or not feeling all that energized lately? Deflated? Hard to get through the day? Batteries running on low?    Discover how the powerful concepts of behavioral activation and the simple act of soaking up sunlight can help you reclaim your energy and motivation in toda's episode!   Join me as we delve deep into the relationship...

TUNE IN TO LEARN: "The only way to make tomorrow a masterpiece is to master today." How do you master today? How do make yourself do things that are hard, uncertain, uncomfortable every day? When there's NO pay-off promised or guaranteed?     On today's podcast episode, you will also gain insights and understanding of what drives your motivations , and how leveraging them can o...

Tune in to learn:   In this episode, I'll share how platforms like ChatGPT can act as your personalized mentor, guiding you through the complexities of personal growth and business strategy . From mastering your emotional landscape to leveraging AI for actionable insights, we delve into real-life applications that showcase AI's role in refining your journey toward success .   I'll s...

TUNE IN TO LEARN: Are you ready to unlock your inner superhero?   Join me on an insightful journey where we explore the powerful connection between mindset and physical fitness, highlighting how you can harness the strengths within you to overcome self-doubt and foster genuine empowerment, strong, unbeatbale self-belief.     As we discuss the strong correlation between regular exercise and an empo...

TUNE IN TO LEARN:   Ever felt swamped by to-dos while trying to reach your long-term goals? Also wanting to get fitter, meditate, learn and sleep more? ALL at the same time? Using the insightful "rocks, pebbles, and sand" theory, together we'll discover practical strategies to help you focus on what truly matters, ensuring your time and energy are spent wisely on significant actions...

TUNE IN TO LEARN:   The episode will help you learn to embrace change and uncertainty and to act and make decisions effectively in this new normal of accelerating change where old rules don't apply.  You'll also learn how to not stress about it which will give you a lot more energy to tackle challenges and prevent burnout.   This is a core mindset toolkit to be a leader in your life and...

TUNE IN TO LEARN:   If you aren't consistent with hard stuff - some part of your brain doesn't believe it's worth it 🧠   Which part? And how do you change it?   Without an absolute, 100% belief in the fact that your hardest efforts will give you a return on investment, aka it'll worth it, don't even hope to stick with hard habits needed to reach your hard goals.   How do...

TUNE IN TO LEARN:   Have you ever felt like feedback was more of a personal attack than constructive criticism ? And you literally felt like it physically hurt and you could barely get back to work, back to your day after? With your confidence levels down to the floor or below ground level?   Join me, Angela Shurina, as I share a client's story when total loss of confidence from harsh feedbac...

TUNE IN TO LEARN:   Can you truly wake up inspired every day and maintain the energy to chase your dreams?   Join me, Angela Shurina, as your Brain's Coach to uncover the secrets of emotional high and easy energy shifting.   This episode is your guide to understanding the powerful link between your emotions and spaces , and how mastering this connection can boost your performance by up to 60%...

TUNE IN TO LEARN: In this episode we'll talk about mastering our emotions so we get to create the future we want , our better future, instead of a future with a lot of regret, "I should have..." We'll explore tools from Ethan Kross's book " Shift : Managing Your Emotions--So They Don't Manage You . " Tools that I use every day to turn daily fatigue into fire...

TUNE IN TO LEARN:   This episode focuses on the powerful concept of urgency and its critical importance in driving change in both personal and business contexts.   As one great book says,   If it's not urgent, it doesn't get done.   We explore the barriers to change , and strategies for "training" urgency to overcome them .     • Understanding the high failure rate of change in...