The Change Effect - Inspiration and Strategies for Creating Success on Your Own Terms

There are often 4 distinct emotional states that we experience when dealing with uncertainty or change in our lives. Each state represents where we are emotionally and takes us through a natural progression the more invested we become in our situation. This week on Journeys Through Change, I’m talking about hope, faith, belief, and knowing- the four levels of commitment when facing change. In this...

When you think about your life, do you ever have a moment where you look back and can see your experiences as dots on a map that have led you to where you are today? My guest today is no stranger to embracing change in her life. The series of pivots she has gone through has offered her a new perspective and made her become a powerful force who now helps women recognize the beauty in their own jour...

This episode is a longer one, but I promise you it is well worth the listen. Tons of golden nuggets of insight. When you were little, did you dream of what you thought your life would look like? Looking back, is it anything like you pictured it? Life can be messy, wonderful, difficult, and equally amazing- all at the same time. As women, we are constantly swaying to the rhythm of life and re-inven...

When I was contemplating the name change for this podcast, one of the names I was considering was ‘Change Mavericks’. A maverick is defined as someone who is independent-minded with an unconventional approach to life- a reflection of all of my guests who have shared their stories with me and YOU as well. We can all be mavericks by letting go of old stories and overcoming the limiting beliefs that...

Do you ever wonder what people are talking about when it comes to listening to their intuition? Does it feel like you understand the concept but it’s not always easy for you to access your own inner guidance? Today’s guest experienced first-hand the power of tapping into her intuition. This week on Journeys Through Change, my guest Kelli Reese and I are talking about how trusting and following you...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to do whatever it took- even if it meant learning something completely new- to follow your dream? Today’s guest did just that, stepping into the unknown with nothing more than a willingness to give it her all and refusing to give up no matter what obstacles stood in her way. This week on Journeys Through Change, my guest Naomi Rose and I are talking abo...

In the spirit of sharing our stories, I thought I would take this episode to talk a bit about some personal changes I recently went through after deciding to move back to California and highlight the 8 significant signs that came up along the way that kept me confident that I was on the right track. This week on Journeys Through Change, I am talking about my recent road trip moving back to Califor...

Beauty is defined as the quality or aggregated qualities in a person or thing that gives pleasure to the senses or raises the mind or spirit. One could say it’s in the eye of the beholder but what if it’s acknowledgment is not prompted by mere aesthetics but more by an inner knowing and acknowledgment of our deeper selves? This week on Journeys Through Change, my guest Amy Head and I are talking a...

I’ve mentioned before that throughout this podcast, I plan to share some stories of my own as they come up in real time. Recently, I have come to the realization that I have been stepping into change quite a bit lately and as a celebrator of change, I feel it is my responsibility to share my experiences and the thoughts and feelings behind them. This week on Go Go Bistro, I’m sharing a big announc...

The path of our lives is paved by the decisions we make. Saying yes is often a gamble and the driving force behind that particular choice at any given time is often unknown. Perhaps it’s a feeling or intuition that tells us that being open in that moment will lead us closer to where we want to be. Whatever it is, the power of yes is undeniable and it can set our lives in directions we never though...

What would happen if you were suddenly faced with a life threatening illness that instantaneously made you question your sense of security and all that you thought you knew to be true? The reality is that no matter how much we take care of ourselves, health is never a given and illness can creep into our lives without notice- turning our whole world upside down in an instant. Even once the shock s...

Sometimes taking a leap of faith (literally) can come from a life-altering experience that leads us to rethink our direction in life and reprioritize what we know we are meant to do. After today’s guest went cliff jumping, she was hit with the realization that she has one life so she may as well live the life she’s always wanted. This week on Journeys Through Change (formerly known as Go Go Bistro...

Have you ever considered stepping out of your day-to-day to get a fresh perspective on life and immerse yourself in a new culture or way of living? Have you avoided doing so because you’re always beholden to someone else’s schedule?  Today’s guest decided to stop letting life get in her way and began solo traveling the world. Good news for you, she shares the insight she gained and her advice so y...

I believe the way you treat yourself is closely related to what you’re willing to do to improve your quality of life. When we aren’t taking good care of ourselves, we’re sending subtle messages that we are not worthy of our own attention and care- and that can get in the way of progress on so many levels. This comes heavily into play when we use instant gratification to distract ourselves from the...

Ending any serious relationship can be both emotionally and financially devastating. Regaining that financial stability can be complicated when starting over and when children and livelihood are at stake, it only adds to the magnitude of anxiety piling up. Today’s guest shares how divorce and bankruptcy gave her the courage to rebuild her financial security and how she now educates and empowers ot...

At the most fundamental level, everything in the universe is composed of energy that is vibrating at different frequencies. In addition to this, every object, substance, being, thought and emotion has its own unique vibrational frequency that can be positively or negatively charged. As we become conscious of the frequencies we are putting out into the world, we can consciously and intentionally ma...

As women, we are naturally born caretakers and multitaskers, often putting everyone else first while neglecting our own self-care and health in the process. Healthcare workers only add another layer onto this, especially with the daily demands within the profession in even the best of times. This week on Journeys Through Change (formerly known as Go Go Bistro), my guest Michelle Gordon and I are t...

Setting an intention is the act of stating what you intend to accomplish through your actions. It’s a commitment to what you want your journey to be about as you move forward in your life. And when you set an intention, the first step is opening yourself up to the possibility that a particular outcome can actually happen. This requires a leap and letting go of the old beliefs that may be causing y...

Have you ever felt so captivated by an interest or pastime that it drew you in and wouldn’t let you go or toyed with the idea of creating something bigger out of it, only to shake your head and pass it off as an unrealistic dream?  Life can take us on a wild, yet rewarding ride when we surrender to the persistent little tug inside of us, even when the outside world may be pointing us in a differen...

When we make a change in our lives, although it’s bound to shake things up, we’re typically able to usher it in and take the time needed to get used to our new state of life. But when a loved one is faced with a sudden health crisis, there is no time to prepare for the ground to shift beneath us. We’re forced to face, head-on, the reality of our own mortality and more seriously honor the fragility...

What if I told you that our daily struggles to feel good enough, prove ourselves, gain success, and show the world we’re worthy are all driven by a colossal lie? That lie is our limiting beliefs and the false narratives we’re often unconsciously hanging onto as a result of our own life experiences. This week on Journeys Through Change (formerly known as Go Go Bistro), I’m talking about overcoming...

The dictionary definition of hope is the feeling of trust or expectation- a desire for something to happen. When we think about hope, we can often feel like it’s an aspiration or yearning but in reality, hope is the first step in becoming a believer in your ability to overcome life’s challenges.  This week on Journeys Through Change (formerly known as Go Go Bistro), my guest Rebecca Boedges and I...

Fear is one of the most basic human emotions. It’s programmed into the nervous system to equip us with the survival instincts to respond with fear when we sense danger or feel unsafe. When we entertain the idea of making a change of any kind in our lives, our sense of safety is immediately tested and can automatically trigger a feeling of fear. This week on Journeys Through Change (formerly known...

When we think about change, we often focus on one life event that shifts our outlook or pivots us toward a new direction but sometimes it's a series of life changes that detour us toward the life we’re truly meant to live. This week on Journeys Through Change (formerly known as Go Go Bistro), my guest Lisa Conners and I are talking about how seismic life shifts led to a thriving leadership an...

I often talk about a whisper or voice that can move you towards making a change you feel deep down needs to happen in your life. Although this is not a sobriety podcast, I wanted to share my story of how this whisper showed up in my life and caused me to make the life-changing decision to get sober. This week on Journeys Through Change (formerly known as Go Go Bistro), I'm sharing my story of...