Pivot 2 Positivity

Host Neena records live on March 20 to explore how doubt is not the end of faith but often its beginning. Using Scripture (James 1:5–6, Mark 9:24, John 20:27, Proverbs 3:5–6), she reframes doubt as a human experience that can lead to stronger, more courageous trust in God. The episode blends biblical reflection with practical tools—breathing, self-hugs, and re-regulation techniques—plus a mention...

Neena Spina interviews Dr. Paul Jenkins about his journey from clinical psychologist, through personal and financial crisis, to creating practical positivity models that save and enrich relationships. They explore key ideas—"circumstances are neutral," awareness precedes choice, victim versus agent mode, and metacognition—and how these tools apply to parenting, marriage, work, and healing from tra...

BONUS: SPECIAL : This episode follows Rose and Jake as they share the year-long journey of their daughter Avery after a neuroblastoma diagnosis—covering diagnosis, treatments, hospital life, and moments of hope. They discuss parental intuition, advocacy, marital strain, community support, faith, and practical tips for other families facing pediatric cancer. Trigger warning included; listeners are...

Host Neena Spina interviews Kirk Weisler about his book The Dog Poop Initiative, the Walkie‑Talkie Socks movement, and practical ways to cultivate initiative, curiosity over judgment, and stronger family and workplace culture. They discuss real‑life tools—from flowcharts for household integrity to intentional daily practices like mismatched socks—that help build leadership, gratitude, and positive...

Coach Neena Spina sits down with Sharon Phillips — actress, radio personality, and ministry wife — to hear candid stories about motherhood, a moment of desperation on a 17th-floor apartment that turned to peace through prayer, and the creative path from dinner theater to a one-woman production of the Gospel of Mark. They also discuss Sharon’s longtime radio work, her support for women through My S...

Host Neena Spina sits down with retired classics professor Sylvia to explore her academic career, volunteer teaching of Latin, a Fulbright in Cyprus, and unexpected relationships that reshaped her life. They also discuss her poetry, including the poem "Stonehenge," and how personal setbacks led to new beginnings. This episode blends memoir, practical insight, and encouragement about midlife reinve...

Neena talks with Robin, a faith-driven coach and suicide-prevention advocate, about profound loss, healing, and hope. Robin shares her journey through grief after losing her husband, family suicide history, and the tools—breathing practices, therapy, faith, and coaching—that helped her recover and support others. This episode explores mental health resources, practical coping strategies, and how c...

In this episode, Neena interviews Katie, a mother and family-business leader who shares her experience navigating emotional abuse, a spouse with addiction, and a painful separation that involved church, work, and family. Katie describes the moment she chose safety for her children, how faith and hymns grounded her, and the long path through therapy, legal steps, and hard decisions during COVID. Sh...

Host Neena explores the inner child core wound "I am unlovable," explaining how it shows up as shame, mistrust, fear, guilt, and feeling trapped in relationships. She uses the traffic lights of tolerance and a "3D glasses" metaphor to show how trauma lenses color present interactions. She offers practical healing steps—recognizing trauma reactions, finding safe people and coaches, using breath, jo...

In this episode Neena interviews Christina, a nurse-turned-functional diagnostic nutrition coach. They discuss Christina’s personal health journey — including Hashimoto’s, dramatic weight loss, gallbladder and liver issues — and how deep lab testing, targeted supplements, lifestyle changes, and committed coaching helped her re-regulate and heal. Listeners will hear honest stories, practical tips (...

In this episode, Neena Spina explores the often-overlooked 'messy middle' of Mary, the mother of Jesus — the waiting, misunderstanding, and pain that accompanied her obedience. Using Scripture and personal reflections, Neena invites listeners who are in seasons of uncertainty to choose faith before clarity and to find hope in promises that unfold over time. Where do we find Coach Neena? Episode Li...

When reflecting on a previous experience spurs you to give back to a mama and daughter who are facing a Mountain. Neena shares a personal story about her daughter Anna’s sudden bone infection, surgery, and the faith that guided their family, then explains a birthday bracelet fundraiser she’s hosting to support Avry, a child fighting neuroblastoma. This short episode blends honest parenting reflect...

Coach Holly joins Neena to share her family's difficult but hopeful transition out of military life into civilian homesteading and homeschooling. They talk about unlearning old patterns, setting boundaries, creating community, and finding renewed unity and peace as a family. Listeners will hear faith-centered encouragement, practical daily habits for staying positive, and resources for navigating...

Deb shares her journey through divorce and loss, and how anchoring her identity as a child of God helped her move from pain to peace. She discusses practical practices—scripture, daily rhythms, community, clean comedy, and even daily Mass—that supported healing, and encourages listeners to seek Godly counsel, forgive, and let trials refine rather than define them. Some links of Teachers/Pastor's M...

Host Neena Spina speaks with guest Carol Heath about her powerful and emotional journey: surviving childhood trauma, choosing adoption at 18, and finding healing and reunion with her daughter nearly 60 years later. The conversation highlights faith, resilience, family support, and the hope that adoption and community can bring to those facing difficult decisions and seeking peace. Where to reach C...

Neena Spina speaks with Cat about surviving childhood abuse, addiction, and a violent marriage, and how faith, counseling, and bold choices—like leaving a toxic job and becoming a substitute teacher—helped her heal and rediscover purpose. This episode offers trauma-informed insights, practical coping techniques, and hopeful encouragement for setting boundaries, finding supportive community, and tr...

Host Neena Spina interviews Catherine “Cat” Spina about surviving severe childhood and adult trauma, addiction, and loss, and the practical, faith-informed tools that helped her heal—gardening, grounding, journaling, and a “to-done” mindset. Cat shares candid reflections on recovery, resilience, and spirituality, offering hope and actionable takeaways to support healthier relationships and daily w...

Coach Neena Spina and Coach Sherri Grant, shares experience and trauma-informed, evidence-based strategies for supporting someone in rehab, long-term care, or acute care while protecting your own mental health. This episode covers practical preparation (clothing, comfort items, travel bag), communication and advocacy tips, how to navigate care plans and facility differences, and simple self-care p...

Coach Neena Spina explores the core wound "I am not good enough," sharing a personal story about her son and evidence-based, trauma-informed tools to re-regulate your nervous system — breath work, tactile grounding, and the 5-4-3-2-1 technique. She explains the difference between therapy and coaching and offers practical steps to move forward with compassion. With encouragement, faith-rooted hope,...

Host Neena welcomes back Jillian (Season 2) for a deeper conversation about the rest of her story: the losses she’s faced, including her brother’s death by suicide, and how those trials shaped her life and work. Jillian shares practical healing tools—therapy, coaching, Reiki, massage, spiritual retreats, books, morning affirmations, and cathartic rituals—and emphasizes self-compassion, feeling emo...

In this episode of Pivot2Positivity, Coach Neena sits down with Vickie, a woman whose resilience and compassion shine through despite a life marked by unimaginable pain. From surviving extreme abuse, trafficking, and near death at 26, to reclaiming her voice and sharing her journey through writing, Vickie embodies strength and hope. Writing first under the pen name Amanda Wolfe with Secrets of the...

Master coach Neena Spina explores how trauma-created triggers shape our thoughts and emotions, and how recognizing those "base wounds" (I am unlovable, unworthy, unimportant, not good enough) helps you reframe situations. She shares grounding practices, breathing techniques, and coaching tools to slow down, neutralize triggers, and choose healthier reactions so you can repair relationships and bui...

Neena Spina interviews Nicole about her powerful story of stillbirth, divorce, and single motherhood, and how she rebuilt her life into one of resilience, faith, and purpose. The episode also highlights Nicole’s Rest & Reset retreat and coaching work that focuses on health, wealth, and self, and the importance of community, boundaries, and practical healing steps. Where to register for the Res...

In this episode Neena Spina, a master coach and family educator, shares her personal journey from childhood trauma and long-term therapy to discovering coaching as the next level of healing and change. She explains the difference between therapy and coaching, practical models she uses (like maturity vs. control), and real client stories that show small changes leading to big results. Neena also di...

Join host Neena Spina as she introduces us to Coach Annie, a mother of six and a certified life coach whose personal battles with postpartum depression and self-doubt led her on a transformative journey. In this heartfelt episode, Annie shares her story of finding hope and empowerment through coaching and the profound impact it had on her life, allowing her to reclaim her voice and confidence. Exp...