UnYielded: Thriving No Matter What

Have you ever gotten to a point in your life where you think, "this isn't making me as happy as it once did"?  It's common.  Life has a certain ebb and flow to it. When that happens, it is simply time to re-evaluate what you want and what's next.   This episode dives into the following: How do you know when it’s time to reevaluate Exercises you can use to do that  Common o...

Have you ever felt stuck because someone hurt you and they won’t apologize or acknowledge it? The problem is that this steals your energy and your happiness.   In this episode, I share 3 truths that can help us let go of the pain and move forward with our life. Follow Bobbi at: Sign up for Bobbi's free newsletter, Find Your Forward and receive her free guide: Thriving Forward:  Master Your In...

What do you do when the thing that you love to do most in the world – and the only thing you’ve ever wanted to do since you were ten years old – is taken away in a heartbeat? That’s what this week’s guest, Dennis Mellen, confronted.  In this episode we talk about how he navigated that sudden turn of events as well as the following: *How to create a positive leadership style *The downfall of microm...

It’s time to say good-bye to self-doubt.  As young children, we are naturally curious, joyful and carefree. As we grow older, in our effort to do as we are told and to fit in, we start to compartmentalize and doubt ourselves. The problem is that this eats away at our self-confidence leaving us with self-doubt.  My guest expert this week, Georgina Halabi, explains how this happens and takes you thr...

Anxiety, anger, and stress are leaving us feeling frazzled.  Today’s guest, Dr. Gina Simmons Schneider, helps us understand this state and what she calls Frazzle Brain .   Why it matters: Being under the influence of Frazzle Brain causes us to experience forgetfulness, difficulty concentrating, decreased productivity, and irritability.  It can also affect our ability to make decisions and solve pr...

As we get older, our daily life can become a fog that settles over us and we lose sight of our inner spirit, and we start to lose our spark.  Why it matters: Over time, this diminishes our happiness, authenticity, well-being and performance. I did some research on why this happens, and more importantly, what we can do about it.  In this episode, I share 3 activities to help you re-kindle that inne...

Change is a constant and inevitable part of life, and when we resist or fear it, we miss out on valuable opportunities for growth, fulfillment, and self-discovery. Why it matters: We need our courage to embrace the shifts that occur in our lives. Transformation requires stepping out of our comfort zones, facing our fears, and taking bold actions to create meaningful change. By embracing the shift,...

Have you ever had a moment where “you just knew” something wasn’t quite right, but you ignored it? Usually, those situations don’t turn out well. The problem is that we doubt ourselves and our inner wisdom and intuition. This leads us to ignore problems and it can impede decision-making.  This episode contains 2 powerful tools to help you build your intuition and your confidence.  Follow Bobbi at:...

Fear is one of the most common barriers to our ultimate potential and performance. Why it matters: Fear is sneaky. It often doesn't shout: "I'm afraid." Instead it shows up in a variety of disguises. What you'll learn: The many forms of fear, including 2 of the most common How fear travels with us, and we may not even realize it How it can create a barbed wire around our h...

Nothing good comes from hate, yet how many of us can list off a number of things that we “hate” about ourselves? Let’s try something radical instead: loving ourselves. This mini-episode, with my guest fitness expert, Pam Sherman, will give you 4 steps you can take today to make this important shift.  Links mentioned:  bobbi@unyielded.net www.theperfectbalance.guru Follow Bobbi at: Sign up for Bobb...

Think of this episode as a self-empowering energy drink. We talked about learning the most from the unexpected lessons in life, creating a self-empowering mindset, how to take the wisdom that we’ve gained in life so far and using that to write our next chapter, how to tap into our unique brilliance, the damaging effects of auto-pilot in our life, how the words we use are spells, how sometimes we c...

Have you ever been annoyed with something or someone, but you decide to “just put up with it?” We probably all have.   Why it matters:  There’s a better way to address it that leads us to better relationships and inner peace.  What you’ll learn from this 10-minute episode:  •2 proven and powerful options to handle these situations •3 tips for having a difficult conversation Resources:  Link to int...

Michael and I dive into empathy and vulnerability. They are tremendously powerful, and everyone is talking about them, but how do we actually use them? We talk about the challenges in using them, the benefits of them and give examples from our lives and work about how to put them to work for you.   We also discuss related topics like:  Choosing our responses (and sometimes needing to choose again)...

We sometimes hold ourselves back from our most authentic lives because we fear how others might respond. Will they feel hurt? Left behind? Or will we let them down if we choose a different path for ourselves than what they want for us?  The only way we let someone down is to NOT be true to ourselves.   In this 6-minute episode, I share how I learned this and why I believe it is the MOST important...

Part of being human is experiencing love, happiness, joy, and, we all go through those times of grief, disappointment, or simply unmet expectations. When that happens, it’s what we do next that matters the most because that determines if and how fast we find our way back to grace and joy or if we continue to find more disappointment and negativity.   In this conversation, my guest, Deborah Covell...

Have you ever had a relationship where you sense something isn't quite right, but you can’t put your finger on it, so you end up doubting yourself? If so, you are not alone. In this episode, I share a data point that you can use to evaluate if something might be out of balance in the relationship. And it’s so insidious and sneaky that it is easy to miss unless you are watching out for it. Fol...

Have you ever had the thought: “Something is missing from my life,” but you can’t put your finger on it? My guest, Vince Kramer, sheds light on why that happens, what keeps us stuck there and how we can move forward.   From Airline Pilot, Military Veteran, Corporate Exec and Entrepreneur to a transformational teacher/guide and clear conscious channel, Vince Kramer brings a unique experience to the...

We often feel the need to slow down, but the pressures and responsibilities of life keep us moving fast. It can feel like a never-ending treadmill where the speed keeps getting turned up faster and faster. The problem is that we aren’t going anywhere new; we are stuck running in place. The best answers are found in the quiet. In this episode, I share when I knew I could no longer ignore the messag...

Somewhere along the line dreading Monday mornings became the norm. But does it really have to be that way? Should it be that way? Or does your life deserve better than that? My guest, Jerry Aliberti, made the courageous choice to go after more than that for his life. Tune in to this episode for inspiration and insights that will help you on your journey.  Among the highlights from this episode:  1...

For many of us, grit is a super power. We can push through anything -- and we are proud of that. And it helps us succeed. When grit goes unchecked and it is never balanced with grace towards ourselves, it can send us into dangerous territory.   Follow Bobbi at: Sign up for Bobbi's free newsletter, Find Your Forward and receive her free guide: Thriving Forward:  Master Your Inner Game for Grea...

As we move from the striving part of our life and we enter into our 50s and beyond, we have the amazing opportunity to shift away from the “shoulds” that ruled us for too long. In this conversation, with my guest, Angel V. Shannon, in the first half of the conversation we cover things like how to own your health and be your own advocate (or the advocate for a loved one), and then the second part o...

Life is full of transitions and they are usually a bit uncomfortable. Our tendency is to rush through them, to get to an answer so we can make the discomfort go away. But, that leads to more of the same. In this episode, I share how I am navigating a big transition -- including how I have to contend with my natural tendencies.   Follow Bobbi at: Sign up for Bobbi's free newsletter, Find Your...

We all experience loss at some point and sometimes it can seem overwhelming. But there’s hope. Today’s guest, Marie Alessi, shares how we can walk towards happiness after loss. Here are some of the things that we discuss:  •Sometimes when we reach the end of what we can endure and we have nothing left to give, the new way presents itself. Marie shares what that looked like for her and how she turn...

Choice = Freedom.  I believe that we always have choice. Even when we are facing a brick wall or a tough situation. There is choice in there somewhere. We might not like the choices or we may wish that we had different choices, but that doesn’t mean that choice doesn’t exist.  The powerful thing about recognizing where we have choice is that it leads us to our next step, which represents action an...

When that happened to my guest today, David Green, he decided to make big life changes. He went from being in the music and film business in Hollywood to moving to Israel and becoming a Rabbi. In this episode, David shares how to get in touch with our true inner self – who we are in our soul. He calls it the journey to the real you.   In this episode, we talk about that journey,  as well as How ou...