Small Changes Big Shifts With Dr. Michelle Robin

Today on Small Change Big Shifts I am speaking with Natural Health Practitioner Becky Chambers. Becky was chronically ill for over 30 years. She once weighed 200 pounds, was depressed, chronically fatigued and had many severe joint problems. To release her weight and live a healthier happier life, Becky tried a number of natural health approaches. For the last 30 years she has been practicing and studying the power of natural and energy medicine.

Today on Small Change Big Shifts I am speaking with the creator and holistic health coach of Transformative Nutrition, Michael Tamez. In his early 20s Michael weighed 245 pounds. He had severe sleep apnea, high blood pressure, gum disease, and a whole lot of resentment for himself. His sleep apnea was so bad that he was falling asleep at work and even behind the wheel of his company car. Fast forward to 2001 and Michael was ready for change. He was ready to break the cycle of emotional eating. He was tired of living the way he was... He was ready to release the weight and sleep without the CPAP machine. Tune into today to hear how Michael went from emotional eater to a healthy holistic coach helping others with their relationship with food. 

Tony Wrighton, author and popular sports broadcaster contracted a virulent virus in 2014. He spent months in bed, not sure if he would ever recover. To heal he used self-hypnosis and (Neuro Linguistic Programming) NLP. Today, as a NLP coach and podcast host he teaches others how to use relaxation and positive mental programming to give them the creativity, health and energy they seek. Tony is on Small Changes Big Shifts today to talk about how you can use Zestology and the power of relaxation to maintain energy and motivation.

Today on Small Changes Big Shifts we have a Aaron Anastasi. Aaron graduated from Princeton with master’s degree from Princeton where he studied philosophy and psychology. After graduation, Aaron made a living as a singer and songwriter. As his career progressed he decided and did in fact help others around the world create a career in the world of music. He did this through what became an internationally-recognized six-figure online singing lesson program called Superior Songwriting Method. To support this community of aspiring musicians Aaron created a YouTube channel with over 10.5 million organic views and over 125 thousand subscribers.Today Aaron uses his music background and his degrees in philosophy and psychology to coach and train others how to overcome their limiting beliefs. His coaching clients are film directors, marine biologists and TEDx speakers. His new book, The Voice of Your Dreams, outlines a process that helps you live your dreams and do what is in your heart.

Today on Small Changes Big Shifts I am talking with our real guest Sudy. Sudy has had a tough couple of weeks after losing a furry family member. Sudy talks today about the power of her grief and how that is informing her wellness journey today and in months to come. Today, we also have my friend and fellow podcaster, Dr. James Kelley. Dr. James started Brave Endurance to help organizations customize a plan for their employees so they can be healthier, happier and more productive.

Today on Small Changes Big Shifts I will be speaking with Courtney Carver. In 2006, she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. As part of her journey, she created her popular blog, Be More with Less. The blog is all about helping people simplify their life. She also created a minimalist fashion challenge Project 333 in 2010.

Today on Small Changes Big Shifts Dr. Robynne innovative solutions backed by science that can help you improve your digestive wellness today! Have you ever wondered if you need to take a probiotic? Are you one of the hundreds of thousands who has eaten well and still struggle with your weight? Do you wonder if you should take the antibiotic just in case? What about hand sanitizer?

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. 

Today on Small Changes Big Shifts I will be speaking with my good friends Raz Ingrasci from the Hoffman Process and Frank Ferrante of MAY I BE FRANK. The Hoffman Process is a week-long personal-growth retreat that helps participants identify negative behaviors, moods, and ways of thinking that developed unconsciously and were conditioned in childhood. If you are looking for a story about a “real person” transforming their life, and you aren’t familiar with Frank Ferrante you must listen to this episode. Frank received his GED at 51. He lost over 100 pounds, healed old patterns and became sober. You can read more about his story here.

On Small Changes Big Shifts I am speaking with my birthday buddy Stephanie Maj. Today, we are both coming together to talk wellness and celebrate our 50th birthday. Dr. Steph is a chiropractor, author, podcast host of Women Seeking Wellness, international speaker and has been in practice for over 20 years. Dr. Steph lives in Chicago where she helps women and families with their pediatric, pregnancy, and wellness care. 

Today on Small Changes Big Shifts we have Shannon Kaiser. Shannon's the founder of Playwiththeworld.com. She's an author, international life coach, teacher, and inspirational speaker who left her job in advertising several years ago to follow her heart and become a writer. We will discuss Shannon’s new book Adventures for Your Soul and ways you can create and sustain more joy and happiness in your life today. 

Today I have created a special Small Changes Big Shifts episode for you. On this day, three days before my 50th birthday, 9-months after this accident I wanted to share the lessons I have learned on this healing journey with you.

Today I am talking with Lisa Grefe. Lisa is the founder of Deliver Delight. She understands that sometimes flowers just don’t cut it. Deliver Delight was born out of a small and simple idea from her own experience healing and recovering from brain surgery. Diagnosed with Chiari Malformation and Syringomyelia, a rare neurological condition, brain surgery was her only option to live a better quality of life. Overtime, the small gifts, notes, and support meant the world to her and have inspired her first product, Deliver Delight. 

Today on Small Changes Big Shifts I am speaking with change agent Dr. Laura Eickman. Eickman is a psychologist and the founder of Rebel. Rebel is an organization that is redefining beauty for every body. REbeL is a student-driven, peer education program designed to address body image issues and disordered eating. In five years, REbeL has taught more than 560 students to reject conformity and to love their bodies. That is pretty amazing.

Today on Small Changes Big Shifts, I will be speaking therapist Brooke Wesley. Brooke has worked as a therapist with adolescents and adults who struggle with eating disorders for years. She is the co-founder of Thalia House, a supportive living facility for women with eating disorders. Brooke has also just published her first book, Hungry to be Whole; A therapist Tale of Healing from Anorexia. On the podcast, she will share ways we can heal so we can truly be comfortable in our own skin.

Today on Small Changes Big Shifts I have a bonus show filled with LOVE for you! Barnett Helzberg is an amazing community leader in Kansas City and one of my mentors. Barnett’s family owns a family of jewelry stores, Helzberg Diamonds, that has touched the hearts of millions. After a century of service, the Helzberg name has come to stand for quality, knowledge and trust. But most importantly, at its very core, Helzberg Diamonds stands for love.

Today on Small Changes Big Shifts, I will be speaking with author and sleep activist, Kathleen Frazier. She advocates for mental health and to raise awareness of healthy sleep as a basic human right. 

Dr. Michelle Robin interviews Dr. Nerina Ramlakhan about ways we can improve our energy, sleep and wellbeing. She also checks in with "real" guest Sudy.

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. 

Dr. Michelle Robin interviews Dr. Abid Bhat, a practicioner of Sleep Medicine for over 10 years and currently an Associate Professor at the University of Missouri Kansas City, School Of Medicine. He has provided medical care to people with various sleep disorders, including insomnia, sleep apnea, parasomnia, restless legs syndrome, and a number of other related conditions. Michelle also checks in with "real" guest Sudy as she continues on her wellness journey.