Small Changes Big Shifts

"We can only treat others with the same level of kindness that we give ourselves." - Gail Straub, Author of The Rhythm of Compassion: Caring for Self, Connecting with Society No matter who you are, there are many wonderful benefits to writing. Whether you're making a gratitude list, journaling thoughts, or trying to work through all the noise in your head, writing can help fill your cup, gain clar...

We all have these good intentions to eat healthy, exercise more, be mindful and more but how many of those goals have actually fallen through for you? Maybe you truly tried with all your effort but then felt left behind by the fitness industry? Today, we are helping you overcome any obstacles that are in your way to help you start living a healthier life you will love without it seeming like such...

Always on the go with lots of energy, Jennifer Robinson worked hard at balancing her family's life while also organizing and executing plans as a Director of Events. However, one day she noticed her energy beginning to shift and didn't feel like she was herself anymore. She also began to gradually notice signs of fatigue, pain, thirst, dimming vision, muscle weakness, constant headache and loss of...

Our childhood experiences can often have an impact of what we want to do with our lives and how we will inspire the rest of the world. For author, educator, and owner of Authentic Life, Dr. Georgia Nab, it was the television series, Trapper John M.D., which moved her to have a career in the world of health care. However, after she began to study medicine, she realized it wasn't the right path for...

Life can change at the blink of an eye and set out us out on a new path. That's exactly what happened to author, cancer survivor, and Founder of the non-profit organization, Powered by Hope, Teri Griege. Throughout her entire life, she has been a wonderful athlete. From playing high school sports to competing in several marathons and triathlons including the The Ironman World Championship in Kona,...

1 in 5 women are affected by PCOS. That means that 20% of women worldwide are dealing with a syndrome that looks differently on and for everyone so how do they find the help they need? Amy Medling is here to help. Amy was diagnosed over 15 years ago with PCOS after years and years of unanswered questions, confusing conversations and painful symptoms. She has now taken her own experience and is usi...

Despite her website's catchy name, Megan Gilmore does not believe in "detoxing" in the sense of a drastic, quick-fix diet. In fact, eating well hasn't always come naturally for her. As a military brat, Megan's family moved often while she was growing up and they relied heavily on fast food. Megan was fortunate to be an active child with a good metabolism, but her bad eating habits caught up with h...

Our lives are ours to shape. Evan Demarco thought he had life mapped out with being a professional athlete then entering wall street but quickly realized that the life he was living wasn't the life he was meant to live.  He returned to school and learned everything he possibly could after discovering the gap existing between sports development and sports lifestyle and nutrition. Evan found his pas...

Just do it. Three simple words and yet they carry so much weight. James Swanwick is a huge fan of the saying as he believes that at the end of the day we either do it or we don't but that it is our choice. James has life experience stemming from time in the world of business, media, health and wellness and more. He is drawing from his own highs and lows to help people realize the power they have w...

Feeling stuck? You're not alone. Raana Zia had accomplished everything she set out to do when it came to her professional life but couldn't shake the feeling that something bigger was out there for her. Raana took this feeling, listened to herself and set out on a new adventure which led her to finding her inner light. She took time to create intention, find gratitude and let go of the uncontrolla...

A wellness journey in search of the truth. That is what Josh Trent set out to do in 2004 and hasn't looked back since. Josh went from being in a rough place in life both physically and mentally and channeled it into a passion and drive to help others. He is helping people understand the power of emotional and physical intelligence in order to be more present in life. Josh draws from his experience...

"I just wanted to help people." Yasmine Simmons knew at a young age that she wanted to make a difference and be a force for good and has continued to live up to this every day since then. As a Nurse Practitioner, she has an understanding of the importance of whole person care and that we must continue to ask questions, push forward and not give up when it comes to our own and others health and wel...

Imagine living in six different countries in the matter of just nine years. Often times it is hard enough just moving a couple blocks down the road but add in different cultures, languages, time zones and more and your stability and peace are going to be put to the test. Grace Estripeaut took this unique experience growing up all over and has turned it into the framework her practice is built upon...

Did you just send your kids off to school? Or maybe you are getting ready to send them off? Mandy Shoemaker has a unique perspective into children and schools coming from a past as a school principal and being a mother.   We are constantly hearing about troubles and tragedies happening at schools all across the country and it can leave us feeling hopeless and defeated. Mandy knows the importance o...

Is there such a thing as good stress? Absolutely. Heidi Hanna says that stress is non-emotional and is just the stimulus that happens when demand is greater than capacity. And depending on how we react and process stress determines if it is a positive or negative experience. Sounds simple when you put it like that. Heidi understands that it may sound simple but as human beings we tend to make it m...

Your vibe attracts your tribe. I have said it before on this show and it is often my number one piece of advice I share with clients; find your tribe. We are all trying to go at this thing called life alone when in reality, we were meant to go at it together. We are going through high's and low's as a community and it seems all we hear and see is bad news. Our future generations are being bombarde...

We are all given the same 24 hours in a day but it seems some people are able to do so much more with those hours than others. Lane Kennedy says it all comes down to presence, clarity and choice. Lane started on her health journey after getting very sick over 20 years ago and struggled to find answers or anything that helped. She decided one day that she was going to find the answers herself and "...

The first thing we must do to move forward in life is learn to love ourselves. No matter who we are, what we look like or what we do. Alex Salazar understands this more than most as he has been on a journey his entire life of self love and discovery. Alex is a transgender male who knew at a young age that he didn't identify with the gender he was born into. He has gone through life hearing people...

Have you ever realized that we often focus on what is "wrong" in the world instead of what is "right" with it? Whenever tragedy hits, we always jump to conclusions or talk about how everything is bad, instead of looking at all the good in the world. Dr. Steve Arkin has his own personal story of losing a loved one to suicide and has turned that experience into an opportunity to help others in even...

Why can't people just be good to people? I'm sure we all have asked this numerous times while running errands or out at social gatherings. It's a simple question and concept but so often people are not kind to one another. Kris Wittenberg of Be Good to People, asked herself this question one day after a run in with a rude person and an hour later was already working on securing a URL and was runni...

"You are not crazy, these drugs are making you ill." is what Dr. Kelly Brogan told Ali Zeck after decades of being prescribed prescription medications for her mental and physical health. Ali's story is one that is becoming all too common in our day and age as she was handed medication after medication for everything from bulimia to anxiety and bipolarity. Through her journey, she attempted suicide...

What would happen if you reimagined yourself? What would look different or better yet, what would look the same? Dr. Deb Kern had her so-called perfect life and then was thrown a curve ball and was given the chance to reimagine herself. Dr. Deb comes from a background as a nurse, health educator, physical trainer and Ph. D scientist. She is now helping women improve their lives through intuitive c...

What really is that gut feeling we call intuition? And where does that inner voice come from? Bill Bennett had a life changing experience eighteen years ago when his intuition saved his life. Now he is sharing his own journey of being a skeptic when it came to intuition and guidance, to living his life fear free due to his own trust in his intuition. How can we use our intuition to make better dec...

Being healthy or well isn't just exercising or eating right but is taking care of your whole body, mind and spirit. Dr. Richard Prather is helping people care for their health in a new way by looking at the whole person. Much like the Quadrants of Wellbeing approach, Dr. Richard takes every person he sees through the same kind of tests and protocols in order to get a look at the whole person. From...

Are you looking to find yourself? Your true self, the self that ignites your soul and really gets you excited about your life and what you are doing? Derek Rydall is a spiritual visionary, who is helping people all over find and tune into their own potential. Derek is a firm believer in being the change you wish to see in the world and that it all starts with a clear vision. At the end of the day,...