Neff Inspiration

If you have ever been in burnout due to work, you have probably heard the old adage “Do more self-care.” But what do you do when self-care is not working? Today we are going to look at other factors that feed into inner resilience to help you deal with the stress at work and beyond. Mary Buffington is a registered nurse and life coach. She is the founder of the Burnout Ward and offers coaching to...

Jessica Sikora founded SUPERBANDS in 2014, which became the catalyst to push her to make a difference in the stigma of the youth mental health crisis. Her hope for this organization is to create a global phenomenon, shedding light on the resilience and strength that lies within all of us.  Jessica Sikora believes in the power that music has to saves lives. After all, it did for her throughout her...

In Linda's words: Have you ever felt like you were stuck in a loop of fear and failure? Have you ever looked in the mirror and felt like a stranger was staring back at you? You are not able to see your limitless potential when you are focused on your limiting beliefs.  Over the course of the last 4 years I have developed an easy 3 step process to help you Reboot Your Life and Bring Back Your Spark...

Michelle Lange is the Perfect Daughter of an alcoholic parent. In turn she spends each day controlling the urge to want a drink and not become her father. In Michelle's words:  I have learned that I must function perfectly in order to avoid unpleasant situations.  I enjoy controlled chaos because I function best in a chaotic environment.  I do everything at 100%. I am a proud mother of 2 children...

The world has been hit with major uncertainty especially addictive behavioural issues. I have witnessed the attendance of my SMART Recovery meeting increase from 5 people to 25. People are filled with fear, frustration, mental health issues. The common factor has been losing their jobs, boredom, relationships just to name a few. The good news is that people are starting to accept what they can't c...

You have cancer.  Oh, but there is more. Having always been an overachiever, I had not one cancer but two – Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and Multiple Myeloma.  Yep, I did not know you could get two cancers at the same time either!  It’s even rarer to get the two I had. I am a part of the lucky 1%!  Like most people you start examining your lifestyle – obesity, stress levels, food etc.… My husband was co...

Nefertiti San Miguel is an international mixed media artist, Ikebana practitioner, metalsmith and jewelry designer, performer, balloon twister, cultural diversity advocate and trailblazer who have long been raising eyebrows in many different industries. She is the founder of Etnia Fusion and Aeolus Balloon Art. With a reputation for rocking her Gothic style with a hint of badassery, she currently...

Fight For Life- Feel Empowered, successful, free and fulfilled by learning the art of Boxing AND the Mindset of a Competitive Boxer and “fighter” My name is Mim Parisi former competitive Boxer and Fighter.  I help women who have suffered trauma and abuse or who are successful but have the ambition to take life to the next level feel POWERFUL & CONFIDENT like they can conquer the world. I do th...

Carob Mars Former Foster alumnis, tells her story of putting herself into care at the age of Eight after experiencing a myriad of abuse. Though she is never adopted she hangs on to joy. As a young adult she struggles to keep afloat and finally finds her way to happy. Her young family attempts to navigate the foster system only to be faced with other hurdles and eventually they give up trying to ad...

How to Find Your No with Life Coach Jessie Benson Do you say yes when you would rather say no? Do you find yourself agreeing to do things you’d rather not be doing? Let Jessie Benson, Certified Life Coach, guide you through an exploration of where in your life you don’t say no, the reasons why, and how to start harnessing the positive power of your No.    Jessie Benson is part-life coach, part art...

Sammi Reyes is now thriving as a college student, motivational speaker, podcast host, and passion expert but four years ago, she was confused about her life and did not understand why she felt off and how her personality had changed.  Through those four years, Sammi educated herself and began to seek out mentors who had lives she admired and began to design and curate her dream life. Sammi Reyes i...

I couldn’t believe I was in prison. I never thought in my wildest dreams that I could survive and that my friends and family could still love me. I learned about myself with the help of other criminals. When I was released, I wasn’t going to tell anyone. Why would I?  When I finally got the courage to share my secret, I was surprised that people began sharing their secrets with me and beautiful co...

A Soulful spirit/Thriver/Avid Reader/Philomath is an Author part-time and works full time in an MNC in India. She aspires to be an entrepreneur. A self-love advocate born and raised in India. An ambitious woman who dreams to inspire people through her writing/speaking. She believes that we all have a purpose in life which we are on this earth. She is driven by her purpose to tell stories to people...

Cheryln Gibbs is a heroic warrior, leader, and friend, who fought her way back from the devastating effects of betrayal trauma, PTSD, and suicidal thoughts. While sharing her painful story was never on her bucket list, doing so not only changed the way she sees her pain, but has helped others change the way they see their pain, too. Cheryln loves telling stories through her video production and so...

Chris Mitchell is an inspirational and motivational author, writer, blogger, speaker and host of the #DefineYourself Podcast. Chris will be discussing the 10 steps he has developed and used to overcome every challenge in his life. Chris Mitchell was born with several problems caused by the rubella syndrome.  He was born with a constricted aorta, cataracts.  As he grew, more problems became evident...

Hi, I am Carla! I am a Mindset & Body Coach helping busy individuals lose weight and keep it off. My real mission and passion is to create practical steps for healthy living that allow you to still enjoy your life without feeling restrictive. Through workouts, nutrition plans, and intuitive eating training I support you in changing your behaviours to support a long term healthy lifestyle. I am...

Nick Bognar discusses the issues and mechanisms that drive men to addiction, the beliefs and social mores that keep them from getting help, and the obstacles that those around them face in caring for them. Nick Bognar is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Pasadena, CA. Nick’s therapeutic work as a client led him to pursue a career in helping others shed the emotional shackles and burdens...

Elena Joy was the consummate Mormon housewife complete with four children, minivan, and a white picket fence.  Then she discovered a secret about herself that threatened to take the whole thing down.  She enrolled in a controversial therapy in an effort to keep her marriage and her place in heaven.  The ramifications of the therapy almost ended her life. This is the story of how she reclaimed her...

This episode will cover Kawan’s journey through a stroke, three brain surgeries, mental health battles and much more. You will get a first hand account about how perseverance, gratitude, and perspective allowed Kawan to make his journey count; towards something bigger than himself. Kawan Glover is a Survivor because he has lived through a stroke and three brain surgeries. He also dealt with suicid...

In Miranda's words:  I counsel, mentor, and sponsor women who are dealing with the effects of alcoholism and addiction in a loved one. As an adult child of alcoholics who was agnostic, I had to make a decision in my marriage to seek recovery myself when my husband fell victim to the disease. I have been in Alanon for 14 years and now and have also been trained as a biblical counselor and a Christi...

You want to be happy and successful but something is holding you back? You're easily worried, anxious and nervous and want it to stop? You've experienced something difficult and are struggling to get over it? Then this podcast is for you.  Elé is the author and founder of the Self-Healing Spiral™. As a Self-Love Coach and Healer, she helps women fall deeply in love with themselves so that they can...

At 34 years old, Michelle suddenly found herself widowed after her husband died by suicide, leaving her to raise her two young sons alone. The family, having hidden his mental illness, chose to say he died in accident to avoid dealing with the stigma and shame. Carrying this secret for over 10 years impacted Michelle’s own mental and physical health until she could no longer take the pain. Michell...

In Amy's words: This is a story of why I coped the way I did until now.  How choosing to heal my trauma led me to a institutions, suicide and then a choice to live like I have never lived before.  How choosing to find my birth mom and heal years of ancestral abuse led me to deepening my practices and choosing to support sober people to heal from the root cause to thrive in recovery.  Today, I supp...

Have you ever held yourself back from love?  Do you self-sabotage?  Are you sick of those negative beliefs that squash your self-esteem and confidence?  There are gremlins in your head and they’re running/ruining your life. They play havoc with your plans to call in great love and they block your success.  It’s time to understand why they are there and learn how to tame them so you can live your l...

Dr Alice Kerby is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Health Consultant, Holistic Health Practitioner, and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner in training. She uses her decades of experience and training  to focus on the stress response from an autonomic nervous system and physiological perspective. She helps her clients to identify areas where they feel stuck, and provides a well regulated and supportive...