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Jennifer Freed PhD is no newcomer to a pivot in life; author of ten books including Use Your Planets Wisely , psychologist, astrologer, founder of the non-profit AHA!, education consultant, former director of the Pacifica Graduate Institute and speaker, Jennifer is here to remind you that LIFE IS A JOURNEY and is full of new beginnings. She says: ‘Everything I've tried, I've had epic suc...

Intrusive thoughts. Those pesky if not downright distressing thoughts that seemingly appear out of nowhere and rip us away from any sense of calm. We all have them. We just often don’t discuss it because we feel embarrassed or ashamed. And that’s the EXACT reason why I am discussing it on this podcast! (You know me, I don’t shy away from the real talk ;)  In this episode I share my own huge wake-u...

We all naturally want to avoid feeling ‘negative ’ emotions but if you bravely dare to face the shame, guilt & fear you have stored inside, you will unlock more joy, freedom & inner peace than you’ve ever known. In this episode you will learn the relationship between fear, guilt & shame, how to process these heavy feelings in your body, what is waiting for you on the other side of your...

Have you ever wondered what it truly means to trust the process? ( And how & why you should do it? ) Have you wondered how to strike a balance between making decisions, taking action AND allowing life to unfold naturally? Do you find it difficult to let go of control and cultivate a deeper sense of trust in the universe?  If so, this emotional, intimate & heart-warming episode with my form...

‘If you don't know who you are or what you want, others will decide it for you.’  This snippet episode is all about choosing another way. One which places your own VALUES front & center. Drowned by noisy societal expectations and common-place ideas of goals & achievements, we often lose sight of our own values. But by keeping our values top of mind, we not only find meaning and person...

Ben Ahrens is a chronic illness recovery expert, TEDx Speaker, Neuroplasticity coach, and CEO of re-origin: A science-based brain retraining program & community for anxiety, depression & chronic illness recovery.  In this inspiring episode, Ben shares his own story of being diagnosed with chronic lyme disease in his mid-twenties and spending 3 years bedbound, taking 60 pills a day. But he...

Relationship conflict is something we often try to avoid or construe as a sign that there is something ‘wrong’. But what if conflict could instead be an invitation & an opportunity for deeper connection, healing and mutual growth? I spent the last 5 days in Strasbourg, France participating in a couples retreat using the “ Imago Relationship” method and in this episode I share with you the memo...

Dr Judy Ho is a triple board certified and licensed clinical and forensic neuropsychologist and university professor. She is also the author of “Stop Self-Sabotage: Six Steps to Unlock Your True Motivation, Harness Your Willpower, and Get Out of Your Own Way” and she shares those steps with you in this episode.  Because let’s face it, you are fed up with feeling like you make a few steps forward o...

Jessica Willis Fisher is Americana singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and author of a bestselling memoir “ Unspeakable: Surviving My Childhood and Finding My Voice ”. Jessica is the eldest daughter in a family of 14 which was headed by an extremely controlling, abusive, violent and domineering father who is now serving a prison sentence of 40 years on 4 counts of child rape. The darker real...

Oftentimes it is fears, doubts and insecurities, which are blocking you from finding the clarity you seek. (Not to mention sparking greater overwhelm, anxiety, overthinking and inertia). So what are the common fears at play?  Fear of not being good enough. Fear of failure. Fear of loss of control. Fear of making the wrong choice. Fear of insecurity. And beneath it all… fears around losing love.  I...

SPOILER ALERT: It was because I lacked self-love .  It is said that a smart person learns from their mistakes, but a truly wise person learns from the mistakes of others. Take it from me: poor self-worth and a lack of self-love will lead you nowhere good fast. It fuels addictions, leads to self-sabotage, weakens physical and emotional health  and can keep you stuck on this hamster wheel of seeking...

Stress, anxiety, worry - these are all signs that you have lost the present moment; the next moment has become more important than life itself. Reality is, most people are not suffering in real life, they are suffering in memory or in imagination . But this is a choice. You can unlearn this habitual pattern of negative thinking. You can learn  how to become more comfortable with uncertainty and th...

“Love touches and heals something that medications can't touch”. In this snippet, physician, psychiatrist and Harvard Medical School professor Jeffrey Rediger explains how lifestyle and beliefs affect gene expression and suggests we can look beyond traditional medicine to the role of emotions, spirituality and relationships (i.e. LOVE) in our health.  Dr Jeffrey shares the story of “Claire”,...

How can you hold the depth of your emotions and transform painful experiences into valuable life lessons? Your breath can show you. Michelle D’Avella is a writer,  author, YouTuber and breathwork facilitator who had a blindsiding breakup in 2016 that catalyzed her spiritual journey inward. She realised the path forward was one of surrender and letting go, and not the ‘ I don’t want to feel this so...

Months before finishing university, Alexa Carlin went into septic shock, was induced into a medical coma and given a 1% chance to live. Her near-death experience brought on a string of health issues, but she refused to let this take her life or bring her down. Instead, she has (and shares) a mindset of transforming your obstacles into opportunities. She is now an in-demand public speaker, bestsell...

If you struggle with setting & maintaining boundaries, you are not alone. Fear of being rejected or dealing with other people’s anger, disappointment or frustration is enough to make many of us neglect our own needs and choose people-pleasing instead. However, this will lead you down a path of resentment and weaken the depth & authenticity of your relationships. In this snippet episode, yo...

Imagine if you had the self-discipline necessary to create positive habits, break bad ones, follow a morning routine, and consistently stay on track with your goals day after day. Imagine if obstacles such as low motivation, fear, self-doubt, distractions, overwhelm, excuses and procrastination would no longer hold you back. Who would you become? What would your life be like? How would you feel? S...

What are some of the barriers to finding clarity? Why is being of service & contribution to others so important for purpose & fulfillment? Have you considered the possibility that fears, doubts & insecurities are blocking you from having clarity on your next best step? When is the right moment to stop thinking and start taking action? These are some of the questions you’ll get answers...

The gap between where you are now and where you want to be is usually full of FEAR. Problem is you probably have a cycle of being triggered with fear and then retreating away from it, which gives your brain more evidence that you are not worthy or not competent. Let’s break that cycle & learn how to do things WITH fear! In this snippet, you’ll get a pep talk, some mindset strategies and practi...

How can you deal with intrusive thoughts? If you are “ not your thoughts ” then who are you really? What does your left brain and right brain have to do with suffering and happiness? How can you update your (dysfunctional) mind program to reduce suffering, increase happiness and find inner peace?  These are some of the topics covered by cognitive neuropsychologist, university professor and author...

Letting go is not about giving up or being passive or being a quitter, it is about creating space for new opportunities, growth and transformation. It is about cutting the heavy chains to the past that prevent you from living vibrantly in the present. And it’s about unlocking a new beginning and a fresh start. But how do you do it? How do you let go of that expired relationship, or that grudge, or...

Are you fed up with not achieving your goals? Are you feeling stuck? Are you stuck in cycles of self-sabotage? Are you thinking, thinking, thinking (aka overthinking) and not getting anywhere? Then this is for you! In this snippet, digital entrepreneur Steph Taylor and I give you a short pep talk on motivation, clarity, taking imperfect action & working out the next best step to take in life....

When does people-pleasing actually become problematic? How can you build better self-confidence and live more authentically? How can you learn to say no better? ( without the guilt and awkwardness ) How can you stop being taken advantage of? These are some of the questions you will get answers to in this episode with codependency recovery coach & people-pleaser expert Klara Kernig, who has bui...

This is a barrier we all face right? And one which keeps us in yo-yo cycles and further away from achieving our full potential. So what can you do when you are lacking in motivation & willpower to tackle that thing you know you should do, or indeed must do but just can’t seem to push through that resistance? Here are 10 of my top hacks for doing just that & setting yourself up for lasting...

Welcome to the new format “snippets” of Starting Over with Shannon: for busy people who want a quick dose of inspiration & guidance on their self-development and healing journey. In this snippet, certified transformational coach & psychotherapist Kristina Furia explains this somewhat mystical and intangible concept of the ‘higher self’, how you can distinguish between the fear-driven ego m...