Shift for Wellness

Let’s be real, this whole parents vs. teachers thing? It’s exhausting. And honestly, it shouldn’t even be a thing. We’re all here for the same reason: the kids. But somewhere along the way, it’s turned into a battlefield, full of skewed perceptions, misguided opinions, and a whole lot of unnecessary drama. And here’s the part no one talks about: it’s not even about the kids - who are always caught...

Those teachers who don’t have a good understanding for how the brain learns often allow the time constraints to run the show rather than your learning styles. They tend to blow through the content at lightning speed without giving you a chance to ask any questions and they seldom check for understanding. So, if you’re being taught by teacher #2 ...

Dana offers tools to awaken the senses and enhance emotional well-being. Plus, she weaves in mini-stories—small narratives that not only inspire but allow you to see yourself in the process of transformation. These practices help cultivate a deeper sense of presence, balance, and healing.

Pausing purposefully in the middle of your work to breathe, walk around the block, if you’re working from home, maybe you’re emptying the dishwasher or folding the laundry, or maybe stopping to do absolutely nothing refreshes your mind, increases energy levels, and reduces stress. It helps to lessen any overwhelm.

Here’s a step-by-step approach to help you prioritize your schoolwork and still have time to do those things you love to do when the school day is over…

The bottom line is families who make the time to realistically plan out their days, consequently creating opportunities to regulate and restore, have less stress and overwhelm in their day. And they spend very little time reducing that stress & overwhelm. BUT… YOU WON’T BE LIVING WITHOUT STRESS & OVERWHELM WITHOUT A STRATEGY IN PLACE.

We’ve been taught since childhood to take a deep breath to calm down, but if we take in a huge, quick breath, this isn’t doing us any good. It’s actually working against what we’re trying to achieve.

You don't know what you can handle until it's thrown in your face. Don't sell yourself short, you can do it, whatever IT is and whatever journey it may be. The resiliency of the human spirit is remarkable - Mary Ramsden

It took me years to figure out super simple strategies that have the power to release the burden of wanting someone that I love dearly, find the space and the motivation to get the help they need without what may be perceived as pressure or uncomfortable conversations, you know, the ones where you can already predict how they’re going to end so you don’t even bother entering into them? So grab a p...

From film producer to BSR founder, Rich's goal is to help you optimize your health by leveraging his BSR methodology: Breathe, Stretch, Release. Through his own journey of healing his body, and desire to connect deeper to his purpose, Rich has combined the best of it all into the BSR offering for you.

After her very first mammogram at 40, Jane received a stage 2 breast cancer diagnosis. Learn how she managed and took control of the diagnosis, and shares compassionate tips for you or a loved one.

Over-scheduling presents in kids as frustration, lack of motivation, depression, stress, anxiety, and the inability to cope with minor disruptions.

You’ll learn what a forest bath is and how they benefit your well-being, you’ll learn how doctors are prescribing them to patients, you’ll learn how to prepare to participate in one, and you’ll also get ideas for who to bring along with you and share the experience with!

“Holly is a writer, healer, and digital entrepreneur, whose heart work is to help humans reconnect to their spirit through the power of breath, meditation, and Self-Love.   Through the power of authentic relating, vulnerable storytelling, and a great sense of humor, she is able to get people to see things from a higher point of view and remember why they came here.”   Wholeheartedly:......

After losing her husband to ALS, Laurice Duffy says she moved from despair & darkness to peace & fulfillment. Laurice is a woman of amazing strength. Through a very long & emotional journey, she used her devastation as a turning point in her life. Raising Hope is the title of her debut memoir.     *** Ways to connect & work with Laurice: A Mindful... The post #58 The H.O....

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A big part of living and growing a life that is whole is understanding, and being in sync with, the Universal flow of energy.   The Universal flow of energy is about creating a trusting, secure, and loving relationship with yourself. It’s about looking to yourself for the relationship you crave.   As a wellness coach and energy healer, I work with anyone who finds... The post #55 Look to...

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Food fuels the body, it comforts the soul, it triggers emotions. Food is woven into the fabric of our ancestry, and has very deep roots into who we are and how we live our lives. Food is the center of our celebrations and our comfort in times of grief. Food can cause allergies, brain fog, digestion issues, inflammation, sluggishness, and it is also the greatest... The post #51 Your Food & Your...

Let me begin by telling you that the inspiration for this post began with a request from my friend, Mike Kuczala. In short, Mike is a bestselling author, acclaimed keynote speaker and innovative professional developer in both educational and corporate settings. He’s currently wrapping up the publication of another book titled: The Peak Performing Teacher: 5 Habits of Success, which will be out in...

Wow!! I am SUPER excited to be back in this space with you all on this platform that I missed tremendously!! Wow, where have we been?! Talk about an opportunity to use our tools! And hopefully you had the chance to listen, way back in July of 2020 when I produced that last, episode 48: “Healing Strategies to Help during Troubling Times”. I taught two... The post #49 Emergence appeared first on Shi...

Today, I’m going to be sharing with you two efficient healing strategies to help you manage where you are right now during these troubling times and how you can move forward in a positive direction contributing wellness, understanding, and respect to these issues and to any other issues you need to gain control over.    As we continue to experience COVID-19 and racial injustice in... The...