Small Changes Big Shifts With Dr. Michelle Robin

Whenever you make room for kindness your heart turns into poetry. - Dr. Michelle Robin Linda Cohen has been a Kindness Catalyst for over 10 years. She is a professional speaker, presentation consultant and the author of 1,000 Mitzvahs: How Small Acts of Kindness Can Heal, Inspire and Change Your Life published in 2011 by Seal Press.  Linda presents to organizations and businesses on the Economy of Kindness. She is the past president of the National Speakers Association Oregon Chapter. She loves practicing yoga and meditation and will never pass up a good cup of Earl Grey tea. The sooner we become less impressed with our life, our accomplishments, our career, our relationships, the prospects in front of us and the more involved we are with these things, the sooner we get better at them. We must be more than just happy to be here. - Linda Cohen  Join Dr. Michelle and Linda as they talk about: How both the giver and the receiver benefit from acts of kindness. What inspired Linda to start her project, 1,000 Mitz

You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe deserve your love and affection. - Buddha David Fryburg, M.D., is a physician (internist and endocrinologist), a scientist, and a self-proclaimed nerd who wants to help people achieve a better and more meaningful life. He has been an academic journeyman educated and trained at a lot of great institutions. Following a terrific experience as faculty at the University of Virginia, Dr. Fryburg moved to the pharmaceutical industry to eventually lead translational medicine for cardiovascular, metabolic, and endocrine diseases at Pfizer. For the last 9 years he has led teams of scientists from academia, government, and industry to solve problems in how we measure or diagnose disease for the Foundation for the NIH Biomarkers Consortium. In 2014, with his son Jesse, David co-founded Envision Kindness, a novel non-profit that promotes kindness, compassion, joy, and love through images crowd sourced from around the world. As he dug deeper, the science behind why k

Why does kindness matter in a business – especially in leadership? Dr. Michelle Robin sits down to talk about that very thing with three of Lockton’s leadership members in Kansas City – Joe Agnello, Brooke Runnion, and Said Taiym. They reflect on how kindness has shaped who they are, why kindness matters to them in the world today, and how they bring it into their roles at Lockton for their associates. Join us on today’s show as we talk about the 31-Day Kindness Campaign in partnership with Lockton Companies.  

Where flowers bloom so does hope. - Lady Bird Johnson Aaron Fulk has a strong entrepreneur heart with a passion for social media. She has taken what many would have seen as tough circumstances and turned them into living her dream. She is running a very successful marketing agency, Lillian James Creative. Join Dr. Michelle and Aaron as they talk about: Where Aaron is at in her self-care journey and looking after her health. Lessons she’s learned over the last months during this 75 Day Hardcore self-care plan. Why her business grows greater the more time she spends on herself and her wellness. About our Small Changes Big Shifts Kindness Campaign in October and November. Mindset and behavior changes for Aaron during lockdown and on her wellness journey. Various struggles that Dr. Michelle has been through and why she’s empowered to just keep moving. What people don’t realize about single mothers such as Aaron that she wants them to know about. When you heal the heart, you will heal the body. - Dr. Michelle Ro

What creates more joy, more happiness, more contentment than a simple sense of fun? - Rev Wendy Craig-Purcell in Ask Yourself This! Affectionately called "The Rev" by her spiritual community, Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell has been a force in the effort toward global change for nearly 40 years. Her personal mission to “teach everyday spiritual wisdom for conscious living and global transformation” inspires and informs all her work. A graduate of the Unity School of Christianity, Wendy was ordained as a Unity minister in 1980. Just a few years later, she founded The Unity Center, a 500-member spiritual community located in San Diego, California where she currently serves as CEO and Spiritual Leader. With a strong interest in spiritually motivated social action, Wendy and The Unity Center community were instrumental in the formation of the San Diego Department of Peace. It has since become Americans for the Department of Peace (AFDOP) and now encompasses all of Southern California. Be the change you wish to see in th

Motivation comes from action. - Rebecca Louise in It Takes Grit Our BONUS Small Changes Big Shifts guest this week is the Author of the new book, It Takes Grit, Rebecca Louise. Rebecca is also the Founder of the B.T.E.S app and host of the It Takes Grit Podcast. Rebecca’s mission is to help you feel like the best version of yourself every single day by bringing you exciting workouts and tasty recipes, as well as giving you the motivation to do it. Like a lot of people, it has taken her a while to be comfortable in her own skin. At the age of 17, she suffered from anorexia and terrible complexion which led to depression. Join Dr. Michelle and Rebecca as they talk about: Her wellness journey facing anorexia as she tried to control all of her emotions as a teenager. Unpacking why people develop eating disorders and the differences between anorexia and bulimia. The immense amount of bullying she faced when she switched to a new school. How removing herself from a toxic environment allowed her to shift her mind

Happily ever after is lived on a day to day basis. - Margaret Bonanno This week Dr. Michelle Robin is joined by her fellow Wellness Consortium sisters to discuss how we can break the cycle and create generational changes within our families and communities, how to support our younger generations as they transition into adulthood, plus our upcoming 31-Day Kindness Campaign in October.  Go out into the world today and love the people you meet. Let your presence light new light in the hearts of people. - Mother Teresa About Dr. Kerri Howerton Dr. Kerri Howerton, chiropractic physician, certified functional medicine practitioner, is the owner of Modern Health KC. She created Modern Health KC with women and children in mind. At Modern Health KC they are in it for the long haul. Some behaviors, habits and routines have taken years to create. To think we could reverse the damage done by a modern environment in 30 days would not be a responsible tactic. She is passionate about helping people understand, cultivate an

Sugar is the sociopath of foods. It acts sweet, but it's really poison. - Karen Salmansohn Are you living a lifestyle causing insulin resistance? What can you do to reverse it? Robby Barbaro, MPH, is one of the Co-Founders of Mastering Diabetes, a coaching program that teaches people how to reverse insulin resistance via low-fat, plant-based, whole-food nutrition. Robby was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2000, and has been living a plant-based lifestyle since 2006. He worked at Forks Over Knives for 6 years, and earned a Master’s in Public Health in 2019. Join Dr. Michelle and Robby as they talk about: The differences between Type 1, 2, and 3 diabetes plus how much of the USA population is living with each one. What all types of diabetes have in common: insulin resistance. Their mission at Mastering Diabetes: to help people reverse their insulin resistance. The chronic diseases that can occur when somebody is already insulin resistant including Alzheimer’s, heart disease, cancer, PCOS, and more. Symptoms

Dr. Tereza Hubkova, Samantha Hammontree, and Haley Prophet join Dr. Michelle Robin on today’s show to talk about the AdventHealth Shawnee Mission 23rd Annual Living in Vitality Virtual Conference, set to take place on Friday, September 25, 2020, from 9 am -12 pm CT. This year’s presenters cover a wide array of topics including immune resilience, mental health, and supplements. Plus, participants will learn how happiness, health, and personal growth all enable us to live “The Good Life” from the featured keynote, Dr. Oz. Tune in for why we’re all so excited for the virtual event!

Just keep swimming, just keep swimming, just keep swimming. - Dory from Finding Nemo Our guest this week on Small Changes Big Shifts, Joni Wickham, is all about grit, grace, and getting things done. A native of Raleigh, North Carolina, Joni and her indisputable southern accent arrived in Kansas City almost 10 years ago after leading initiatives within state and federal government as well as advocacy organizations. In her eight years with the mayor’s office—the majority of them spent as Chief of Staff—Joni has proven herself as an accomplished political strategist, communications expert, and organizational leader. Prior to her time at city hall, Joni worked with the American Federation of Teachers, the Missouri Department of Transportation, and in the office of Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan. She is also the author of the new book The Thin Line Between Cupcake and Bitch: Taking Action, Driving Change, Getting Results. Joni has authored a LinkedIn series: Navigating Conflict While Female series add

"When another person makes you suffer, it is because he suffers deeply within himself, and ... Out of a fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering that is familiar."  - Thich Nhat Hanh How can we heal and free ourselves from suffering? What steps can we take to clear out the self-doubt? That is the question that this week’s Small Changes Big Shifts podcast guest, is the author of the international bestselling book, You Were Not Born To Suffer, Blake D. Bauer. Each year Blake helps thousands of people who cannot find effective support from conventional psychology, medicine, or religion. Blake is a world-renowned teacher and speaker with an extensive background in psychology, alternative medicine, nutrition, traditional healing, and mindfulness meditation. Based on both his personal experience overcoming deep suffering, addiction, and adversity, as well as his professional success with over 100,000 people worldwide, Blake’s pioneering work integrates what he’s found to be the most effective approach to optimal

As long as I have some love in my heart, it mitigates the sense of separation. - Frank Ferrante This week we are sharing Dr. Michelle’s interview with Frank Ferrante from our 2020 Rhythm & Resilience series. Frank is a Sicilian from Brooklyn living in San Francisco. A lover of life, great food, and a good laugh, Frank was also a drug addict, morbidly obese, pre-diabetic, and fighting Hepatitis C. Estranged from his daughter, single, and struggling with depression, Frank knows that life can be better than this, and looked for a way out. Through Frank’s story of love, redemption, and transformation, the viewers of the May I Be Frank documentary and readers of his book, May I Be Frank, documentary witness the power of change for themselves and the world. It's the essence of the human condition and what it truly means to fall in love again. Join Dr. Michelle and Frank as they talk about: Unpacking his life before the film including health, family, work, and education. How the May I Be Frank documentary com

If you want to be unhappy, think about yourself. If you want to be happy, think about others. - Dalai Lama People in healthcare are struggling. Physician burnout levels are high. On Small Changes Big Shifts this week, Physician Coach, Speaker, and Author of many publications including the book, Everyday Resilience, Dr. Gail Gazelle, joins Dr. Michelle Robin on Wisdom Wednesday to share how we can all become more resilient each day. Prior to becoming a physician coach, and at a critically stressful time in her career, she struggled with self-doubt, constant rumination, and over-tiredness. Today we will be discussing her own health and career journey, imposter syndrome and how to vanquish yours as well as resilience during COVID-19 and especially for healthcare workers. Join Dr. Michelle and Dr. Gail as they talk about: Why she shifted her career of being a veterinarian to a physician with a specific focus on hospice care. Why she felt called to help physicians with their chronic fatigue and burnout. The abu

Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live. - Jim Rohn On Small Changes Big Shifts this week, Dr. Amy Novotny joins Dr. Michelle Robin to discuss how we can learn how to live life pain free. She is the Founder of the PABR Institute and co-author an Amazon #1 Best-Selling book Don’t Quit: Stories of Persistence, Courage and Faith, which shares her journey on how and why she developed the PABR® Method. Dr. Amy founded the PABR® Institute (Pain Awareness Breathing Relief) with the mission to provide pain, stress and anxiety relief to those who seek a naturalistic form of treatment when other treatment methods have fallen short. Her unique approach comes from her experience treating in a variety of settings and with a wide range of patient populations over the past 10 years. Her background in orthopedics, sports, geriatrics, balance disorders, nerve injuries, and most recently, chronic pain; and influences from coursework at the Postural Restoration Institute gave her the foundation to develo

Licensed Reiki Master, Yoga Instructor, Relationship Management Expert, Mindful Leadership Coach and owner of Villalobos Vitality, Alex Villalobos-McAnderson, joins Dr. Michelle Robin this week on Small Changes Big Shifts. Villalobos Vitality was born of the idea that everyone’s inner Wolf should be cherished, nurtured, and unleashed with love and light. This is possible with the healing power of Reiki. Combining Reiki and yoga with other personal health and healing services, Alex helps adults, children, and workplace groups find the energy of light and love that surrounds them and then put it to use their life. Join Dr. Michelle and Alex as they talk about:  Alex’s healing journey and how Dr. Michelle has been a part of it. How changing her diet helped Alex achieve her health transformation, get more energy, and feel better. Unpacking DACA and her life being a part of it. Why it’s not selfish to take out time for yourself but ‘self full.’ How to embrace every day of your life and how you spend your time. L

When your mind wants to feel in control of an uncontrollable situation, it resorts to self blame but when we have set blame down and truly grieve, we can take our empty and open hands and pick up responsibility for living well and living right. - Dennis Tirch This week on Small Changes Big Shifts, Dr. Michelle Robin is joined by the Co-Founders of MaxLove Project, Justin Wilford & Audra DiPadova. Audra and Justin are the parents of Max and Maesie. When their son, Max, was 4 years old, he was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive brain tumor. Max’s treatment, recovery, and journey into survivorship led Justin and Audra to found MaxLove Project to help other families thrive in childhood cancer treatment and beyond. The MaxLove Project team is made up of a group of extraordinarily dedicated individuals who are passionate about improving the lives of all SuperKids and SuperFamilies and works behind the scenes to support the mission of the organization. They believe that survivorship starts the day of diagnosi

"Your greatest wealth is your health." - Dr. Stephanie Gray How can we build a healthier body through functional medicine? Today on Small Changes Big Shifts, we have Host of the Longevity Blueprint Podcast,Creator of the FNP Mastery App, Author of Your Longevity Blueprint, Co-founder of Your Longevity Blueprint nutraceuticals, and Co-Owner of  Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic in Hiawatha, Iowa, Dr. Stephanie Gray, joining us to explain just that. Dr. Stephanie is arguably one of the Midwest’s most credentialed female healthcare providers combining many certifications and training. In her book, Your Longevity Blueprint, Dr. Stephanie shares the most progressive functional medicine testing options currently available, as well as Your Longevity Blueprint (LB) nutraceutical products. From gut to hormone health, optimizing your nutritional status to your genetics, and even detoxing the body, she is excited to share her expertise with the world. Free Gift from Dr. Stephanie Gray: 3 Tips to Boost Your Hormones

No amount of thought will ever result in any greater formulation then these three words, ‘Love one another,’ so long as it is love to the end and without exceptions. - Mother Maria of Paris With a contagious enthusiasm for leadership and innovation and passion for entrepreneurship, Father Justin Mathews joins Dr. Michelle Robin in this week’s Small Changes Big Shifts podcast episode. Fr. Justin is a Kansas City native with 20 years experience developing and executing successful strategies for social, mission-driven for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. Father Justin Mathews serves as the Executive Director of Reconciliation Services [RS], a growing nonprofit located at 31st and Troost, the historic racial and economic dividing line of Kansas City, MO. The mission of RS is to “cultivate a community seeking reconciliation to transform Troost from a dividing line into a gathering place, and reveal the strength of all.” Join Dr. Michelle and Fr. Justin as they talk about:  Why he changed his life’s purpo

How do we continue to serve our mission, but also do so from a financially responsible and cautionary way? - Jessica Blubaugh  What can we do to encourage movement during a time of restriction? This week, director of Win for KC Jessica Blubaugh, discusses the mission of empowering women and girls in sports.  Win for KC’s annual TRYathalon is now virtual!  Jessica describes the creative problem solving to keep the event accessible, fun, and safe. About Jessica Blubaugh Jessica began her career with WIN for KC as an intern over a decade ago.  Since then, Jessica worked for KC Sports Commission followed by the Women’s Sports Foundation in New York and Atlanta.  Afterwards, she transitioned to Teach For America as Senior Marketing Director.  Jessica then became the Director of Partnerships & Events for Visit KC.  She has come full circle and is now the Director of Win for KC, where she interned 10 years prior.  She has spent 15 years in the nonprofit center and worked with great athletes such as Billie Jean K

What are some new wellness practices that you can add to your toolbox during 2020? Today on Small Changes Big Shifts for our Wisdom Wednesday series, Dr. Michelle Robin is joined by Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Author of Building Healthy Family Relationships: A Workbook for Parents & Stepparents, Debra Orbuch Grayson. Debra works from a Family Systems Model which recognizes that each family and individual is unique and that change comes from addressing the dynamics and interactions among members of a system. When working with families she meets with different subsystems of the family to help strengthen relationships which benefit the whole family. She enjoys working with clients and helping them to identify the challenges they are experiencing and to set goals and move toward creating changes in their lives. Throughout her work with clients, she provides tools, support and encouragement as well as additional community resources to help sustain their growth. Join Dr. Michelle and Debra as the