Small Changes Big Shifts

Today on Small Changes Big Shifts I will be speaking with Dr. Robynne Chutkan. Dr. Chutkan is one of the most recognizable gastroenterologists working in America today. She is the author of two bestselling books, Gutbliss and most recently, The Microbiome Solution. And she is the founder of the Digestive Center for Women. 

Discover how to tap into a whole new level of healing and spirituality no matter your religious beliefs. "When your body is free of interference, your body will heal."   - Dr. Gilles LaMarche Dr. Gilles LaMarche was living his best life – a successful chiropractic practice, healthy, fit, active, and raising his children who became incredible human beings themselves. But in 2003 at age 48, his worl...

You can't heal what you don't reveal. How is the universe holding you today? That is the question our guest this week, Rev. Cynthia Alice Anderson , asks herself every single morning when she wakes up. In this episode, Rev. Anderson and your host, Dr. Michelle Robin dive deep into how you can bring more gratitude to your life, a breakdown of her 7 Spiritual Laws of Release , and how you can take y...

Let food be thy medicine; let medicine be thy food. - Hippocrates In the second Small Changes Big Shifts podcast episode with Author of The Paleo Cardiologist and Host of The Healthy Heart Show, Dr. Jack Wolfson, he shares his own personal health journey, how he decided he needed to change his focus both in life and career for better wellness, and what steps we can take to begin to honor and celeb...

Hope, healing, and happiness all begin in the heart. - Dr. Michelle Robin Why are we given a diagnosis that we're dying before we really start living? In this very special Part 1 of 2 Small Changes Big Shifts podcast episodes with Author of The Paleo Cardiologist and Host of The Healthy Heart Show , Dr. Jack Wolfson , he dives into the truths and myths surrounding cholesterol, why he decided to be...

Today on Small Changes Big Shifts we have Ron Hall. Ron is the author of "SAME KIND OF DIFFERENT AS ME." Now turned into a movie, it is the story of an international art dealer Ron Hall (Greg Kinnear) who must befriend a dangerous homeless man (Djimon Hounsou) in order to save his struggling marriage to his wife (Renée Zellweger), a woman whose dreams will lead all three of them on the most remark...

Today on Small Changes Big Shifts Dr. Michelle Robin interviews The Sleep Doctor, Dr. Michael Breus about his top tips for small changes in our sleeping habits that truly can lead to big shifts in our wellness. Tune in for practical insights into achieving better sleep and overall well-being.

Dr. Michelle Robin interviews internationally renowned speaker John O'Leary about his incredibly inspiring story surviving a house fire at age 9 that burned 100% of his body. Michelle and John also discuss his book "ON FIRE: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life."

Today on Small Changes Big Shifts we have Melissa Hartwig Urban. Melissa is a Certified Sports Nutritionist who specializes in helping people change their relationship with food and create life-long, healthy habits. She is the co-creator of the original Whole30 program, the New York Times bestselling author of The Whole30 and It Starts With Food, and has been featured by Dr. Oz, Good Morning Ameri...

Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?  - Mary Oliver Be grateful. Have faith. Live Oola. Those are the words of wisdom that the OolaGuys and Authors of Oola and  Oola for Women ,  Dave Braun and Troy Amdahl, of OolaLife are spreading to the USA: That we must always be grateful; even be grateful for our past, have faith in the future, and live in the present. As y...

"I hear well-being differently every year based on how I've grown – and I know you will, too." - Dr. Michelle Robin   As you approach the New Year, it's a wonderful time to develop fresh perspective about your goals, dreams, purpose, and overall life. People do this by taking time to reconnect with their heart, utilizing the power of "yes" toward themselves, flexing their empathy muscles, and even...

"When we operate from the premise that everybody is going through something, we show more grace." - Matt Miller   For over 30 years, Matt Miller has been serving kids, teachers, and their communities in the education system by helping them reach their potential. Join Dr. Michelle Robin as she invites him to share how he met John O'Leary, what inspired him to join John's mission in 2016 after that...

"Trust is the firm belief in the truth of something." - Cory Scheer   Due to the declining trust across the globe, experts say its absence is making it harder to solve key problems than it used to. Join Dr. Michelle Robin as she invites Cory Scheer – author of Closing the Trust Gap – to share what inspired him to begin researching this word 12 years ago and why it's now inspired him to re-educate...

"It feels good to be grateful. Gratitude opens your heart and unleashes a power of love." - Mark Hulet   As we head more into the holidays, this season helps us become more aware of the level of gratitude in our lives. Join Dr. Michelle Robin as she invites Mark Hulet from the YMCA of Greater Kansas City to share some lessons and insights he's learned over the course of this year. He'll speak abou...

"When I took someone who felt lost, and I would suddenly see the clouds lift and that lightbulb come on for them – that's where I discovered my joy." - Gina Creek   Did you know there's a difference between feeling happy and experiencing joy? Experts often describe happiness as a positive state of overall well-being and impacts your outlook on the meaning of life. However, joy is felt in moments s...

"I'm grateful for where I'm planted in each season of life." - Caleb Cooper   What would you do differently with your health if there were no barriers? Would you choose more organic? Workout at a gym? Plug into your community through classes or even see a therapist? Join Dr. Michelle Robin as she invites Caleb Cooper from the YMCA of Greater Kansas City to share why their organization is focused o...

"It's the emotions and habits that create a powerful formula for financial well-being." - Anita Newton   A recent study revealed that money negatively impacts 52% of adults' mental health in the U.S. - and 4 in 5 of those individuals say it causes them to lose sleep at night. There's a problem in today's world with money, and it's time we address that the traditional approach to saving isn't worki...

"If there's one thing you can do today, be kind." - Bayleigh Petty   We're celebrating another amazing year of the 31 Days of Kindness annual series, which began on October 14 and ended on World Kindness Day (November 13). Dr. Michelle Robin invites the Big Shifts Foundation Program Director, Bayleigh Petty, to share why this year was special to her while running it. She'll also share why she cont...

"One of our graduates is impacting a massive amount of people every day – she's making giant change after going through our program." - Natasha Herdman When Natasha Herdman was growing up, she took care of the marketing and bookkeeping for her mom's grooming business in Iowa. Fast forward to 2011, she began working with homeless families in Kansas City, where she was seeing some big barriers betwe...

"You can't truly treat people with kindness if you aren't first kind to yourself." - Dr. Dave Braun   Did you know one of the most common reasons that people give on improving their health is because it gets too hard or the results take too long? Oftentimes it's because we don't approach our well-being with a wider lens, meaning we try to eat our way to good health or exercise our way to feeling b...

  " Diversity is a fact, equity is a choice, inclusion is the action, and belonging i s the outcome ." - Dr. Diedrick Graham   As we continue to celebrate our annual 31 Days of Kindness series, Dr. Michelle Robin invites Dr. Diedrick Graham to share why kindness has influenced what he does today in the world for others. During this powerful conversation, he'll reveal who helped him understand the...

" Kind n ess is really rooted in love ." - Cynthia Newsome It's official – the annual 31 Days of Kindness series (powered by the Big Shifts Foundation) has launched across the world, and Dr. Michelle Robin has invited a true kindness champion in the Kansas City community to celebrate it . Award-w inning journalist Cynthia Newsome reveals what she's learned about kindness after being an anchor for...

"Don't be afraid to listen to what's going on in your mind – your body can speak to you." - Luke Russert   As we get ready to dive into our annual 31 Days of Kindness series this year, Dr. Michelle Robin invites author of Look for Me There , Luke Russert, to talk about why processing the grief of his father's sudden passing was one of the kindest acts he ever did for himself. Rather than follow so...

"Kindness is showing an investment to each other." - Darcy Swan   A recent study revealed that two in three millennials don't feel like they belong in their local community. Looking a little further up the stream, another study showed that one in five students don't feel like they belong at their school. There's a growing void developing among the younger generations, who are looking for who they...

"Eating habits are going to play a bigger role in the disease process than we've been led to believe." - Dr. Denise Scott   Did you know that 70 to 80 percent of our immune cells live in our gut? Why is that important? Because what goes on in the gut communicates whether our body thrives or attacks itself. Ultimately, our gut is responsible for how our immune system responds and functions – and mo...