Shift Happens

In this episode of the Shift Happens podcast, hosts Robin McIntire, a certified life and empowerment coach, and Monique Eckes, a longtime client, discuss the concept of the 'Habit Confidence Loop.' They explore how unwanted habits can erode self-confidence and offer insights into identifying and breaking these negative cycles. They emphasize the importance of bravery and taking action as...

Building Self-Trust: The Key to Unshakeable Confidence In this episode of the Shift Happens podcast, hosts Robin McIntire and Monique Eckes delve into the topic of confidence and self-trust. Robin, a certified life and empowerment coach, discusses how underlying self-trust issues can often lead to wavering confidence. They explore how breaking self-promises can erode self-trust and how aligning on...

In this episode of the Shift Happens podcast, hosts Robin McIntire and Monique Eckes delve into the feeling of disconnection many people experience, especially in the context of canceling plans. They discuss the psychological impact of canceling plans on oneself and others and emphasize the importance of integrity and maintaining connections. The episode explores how habitual cancellations can neg...

This episode of the Shift Happens podcast, hosted by certified life and empowerment coach Robin McIntire and co-host Monique Eckes, focuses on how bravery is the missing piece in the quest for more confidence and unpack how to access that strength. They help you uncover the link between brave actions and self-confidence, showing you it’s never too late to start. Defining bravery and its connection...

From Overthinker to Decisive: The 3 C's of Decision Making In this episode of the Shift Happens podcast, hosted by certified life and empowerment coach Robin McIntire, the focus is on overcoming overthinking and becoming a more confident decision-maker. Robin shares personal anecdotes and expert insights to help listeners identify and break free from the paralysis of overthinking. The convers...

Grit vs. Grace: Finding Balance in Life's Challenges In this episode of the Shift Happens podcast, hosts Robin McIntire and Monique Eckes dive into the concepts of 'grit' and 'grace.' They explore how to balance determination and persistence with compassion and flexibility. Robin, a certified life and empowerment coach, and her long-term client, Monique, discuss personal e...

Refreshing Your Gratitude Practice: Tips for Greater Happiness and Peace In this episode of the Shift Happens podcast, hosts Robin McIntire, a certified life and empowerment coach, and Monique Eckes discuss how to refresh your gratitude practice to bring more joy and peace into your life. They explore the importance of gratitude, ways to recognize when it's time to refresh your practice, and...

Navigating Life with a Coach: Insights on Transformation and Personal Growth In this episode of the Shift Happens podcast, hosts Robin McIntire, certified Life and Transitions Coach and Monique Eckes, a client and question-asker, delve into the role of life coaching. They explore why someone might need a life coach, emphasizing the importance of trust, confidence, and energy levels in personal dev...

In this episode of the Shift Happens podcast, hosts Robin McIntire, a certified life and transitions coach, and Monique Eckes, delve into the topic of perfectionism and how it can undermine personal and professional goals (if not the healthy version). The discussion emphasizes recognizing the subtler, often subconscious ways perfectionism manifests and offers practical steps to counteract its effe...

Why Resolutions Fail and How to Build Confidence for Success In this episode of the Shift Happens podcast, hosts Robin McIntire, a certified life and transitions coach, and Monique Eckes discuss why most New Year's resolutions fail and explore what truly works for lasting change. They emphasize the importance of confidence and self-trust over mere motivation and willpower. The duo breaks down...

Finding Your Holiday Sweet Spot: Navigating Traditions, Boundaries, and Well-being In this episode of the Shift Happens podcast, hosts Robin McIntire and Monique Eckes discuss how to find your 'holiday sweet spot' by avoiding the pitfalls of traditions, managing expectations, and maintaining boundaries. They address common holiday stressors such as weight gain, family obligations, and fi...

Overcoming Habits of Distraction: Strategies and Insights In this episode of the Shift Happens podcast, hosts Robin McIntire, a certified life and transitions coach, and Monique Eckes, delve into the pervasive habit of distraction. They discuss how distraction becomes a habit, its impact on productivity and self-esteem, and the importance of self-awareness and self-compassion. The hosts share prac...

Navigating Career Challenges: What's Not Working and How to Fix It In this episode of the Shift Happens podcast, hosts Robin McIntire, a certified life and transitions coach, and Monique Eckes, dissect common career challenges and provide actionable steps to address them. They delve into the interconnectedness of personal health, relationships, and career energy. Highlighting patterns from pr...

Navigating Relationship Challenges: What's Not Working and How to Fix It In this episode of the Shift Happens podcast, hosts Robin McIntire, a certified life and transitions coach, and Monique Eckes discuss the intricacies of close relationships. They delve into the common patterns that signify something is off, while normalizing, lightening, and helping make the topic a little easier. Robin...

Navigating Health Challenges and Weight Loss: A Journey of Curiosity In this episode of the Shift Happens podcast, hosts Robin McIntire, a certified life and transitions coach, and Monique Eckes discuss the challenges surrounding health and weight loss. They touch on health topics like energy, chronic pain, and physical limitations and then Monique shares her personal journey of weight loss, shedd...

In this episode of 'Shift Happens,' hosts Robin McIntire, a certified life and transitions coach, and Monique Eckes, a client of Robin's and a self-proclaimed question-asker, explore why aspects of life may feel 'off' or 'not working' and delve into how to fix these issues. They discuss common feelings of frustration and powerlessness, especially in business, rel...

Mastering Overwhelm: Practical Tips and Transformative Strategies In this episode of Shift Happens, hosts Robin McIntire and Monique Eckes explore the causes, effects, and solutions to feeling overwhelmed. They discuss managing boundaries, creating 'white space' in schedules, and the importance of sleep and mental clarity. Practical tips are provided to help reclaim control and reduce st...

In this episode of the 'Shift Happens' podcast, hosts Robin McIntire and Monique Eckes discuss deconstructing 'bad' habits to make the topic easier to talk about.  They emphasize normalizing such behaviors to reduce self-judgment and guilt (hence the reason they want you to call habits 'unwanted' instead of 'bad') for a more helpful attitude towards change....

In this episode of the Shift Happens podcast, hosts Robin McIntire and Monique Eckes discuss the four reasons we self-sabotage. Robin, a Certified Life and Transitions Coach, and Monique, a question-asker and long-time client, delve into each of these blocks, offering personal insights, examples, and practical tips to help listeners become more aware of their thoughts and make positive changes in...

Winning the Argument with Yourself: The Power of Self-Awareness and Language In this episode of the Shift Happens podcast, hosts Robin McIntire, a certified life and transitions coach, and Monique Eckes discuss strategies to identify and overcome self-imposed limitations using self-awareness and language. They introduce common phrases that people use to justify not advancing towards their goals. T...

Navigating Worry and Embracing Trust - Shift Happens In this episode of the Shift Happens podcast, hosts Robin McIntire and Monique Eckes explore the pervasive issue of worry and its impact on our lives. Robin, a certified life and transitions coach, explains how chronic worry robs us of joy and energy, leading to stress and a diminished quality of life. They discuss the traits of chronic worriers...

In this episode of the Shift Happens Podcast, hosts Robin McIntire, a certified life and transitions coach, and Monique Eckes, a question asker, provide a detailed recap of season two, covering episodes 12 to 20. If you've missed prior episodes, they hope this will help you decide which episodes you may want to go tune into! They reflect on themes such as overcoming resistance to achieve goal...

In this episode of the Shift Happens podcast, life coach Robin McIntire and question asker Monique Eckes dive deep into the topic of perfectionism, exploring its often sneaky nature. They discuss different types of perfectionism, how it manifests in various aspects of life, and the detrimental effects of unrealistic expectations. Robin shares personal stories about her journey from being a self-pr...

In this episode of the Shift Happens podcast, life coach Robin McIntire and co-host Monique Eckes discuss the crucial difference between hoping and trying in the context of personal growth and goal achievement. They explore how shifting from passive wishing to active trying can lead to significant changes in one's identity and success. The hosts emphasize the importance of self-awareness, pla...

In this episode of the Shift Happens podcast, hosts Robin McIntire, a Certified Life and Transitions Coach, and Monique Eckes discuss strategies for becoming a 'drama buster'—someone who remains calm amid drama and stress. They explore the concept of being the 'calm in the storm' through self-awareness, visualization, and focusing on what one can control. Real-life examples are...