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In this powerful kickoff to Season 7, returning guest Mitch Weisburgh reveals what’s really happening in your limbic or survivor brain and how to shift to the sage brain in seconds to reclaim clarity, control, and intentional living in every decision and moment of your life! ⚡ 

⏱️ Did you know that the limbic brain can generate 30–40 reactions in less than a second? That it's constantly scanning for threats that prime us to react to danger? To respond to situations and be resilient and joyful in all areas of our lives requires access to our Sage brain.

In this episode offered as a masterclass, you’ll learn practical skills and techniques of MindShifting to interrupt your survivor brain reactions and engage the prefrontal cortex to enjoy more clarity, creativity, and connection in your relationships and life. 🎯 

The foundation of all great relationships, whether personal or professional is positive connection. Understanding how the brain works - especially in trauma and utilizing the techniques of MindShifting will help you sharpen your conflict resolution skills and elevate your skills related to decision-making, partnerships, leadership, parenting, personal growth and self-confidence.

In this masterclass Mitch unpacks: 🧠 💪🧘‍♀️ 

• understanding the Limbic brain’s role in our survival, cultural conflict and group mentality
• recognizing and managing limbic reactions in conflict
• the five styles of conflict (compete, accommodate, avoid, compromise, collaborate)
• the neurological and biological drivers of the limbic brain
• the Sage system and practical techniques working with the OODA Loop (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act)
• why stress hormones (cortisol and adrenaline) must settle before rational thinking can occur and the 5 powers of the Sage brain
• what happens in the Sage brain when happy hormones (DOSE) kick in to support higher-order thinking and emotional resilience
• How Vonne applies MindShifting tools in trauma when defaulting to survivor brain patterns
• the 5 types of situations that lead to conflict
• practical techniques to shift from Limbic to Sage in just seconds to be more resilient and joyful

⚖️ Join us in this jam-packed masterclass and learn how to shift from survival to intention, reactivity to wisdom, and conflict to collaboration using MindShifting tools starting today! 

Your sage brain is available – starting now! 🌱

Link to Part 1 Ep. 108: "MindShifting for Success: How to Escape Survival Mode and Unlock Your True Potential"
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2021182/episodes/17939753

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https://www.mindshiftingwithmitch.com

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https://vonnesolis.com

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In this episode, enjoy this deeply moving (and sometimes humorous) conversation with my guest, Dr. Greg Linkowski, diagnostic radiologist (retired), spiritual mentor, author and bereaved dad since 2002. From a childhood fuelled by chaos, his dad's addiction, emotional upheaval and witnessing his father’s darkest struggles, to the devastating loss of his young son years later, Greg shares his story of resilience and courage with unabashed honesty and vulnerability to offer hope and guidance to anyone walking a similar path.

In his new book, “Dare to Thrive”, Greg states that while pain is inevitable, it does not have to define who we are. Through faith, courage and hope, we can heal our deepest wounds and transform our lives.

Key Insights From Our Conversation:

• A Life Shaped by Early Trauma
• The Generational Impact of Trauma 
• Faith as a Foundation for Healing
• Parenting a Seriously Ill Child
• The Power of Community and Support
• Finding Meaning After Loss 

This is a heartfelt conversation to help anyone navigating trauma, loss and other struggles. 

#DareToThrive #GregLinkowski #ChildLossSupport #BereavedParents #GriefJourney #HealingAfterLoss #TraumaHealing #GenerationalTrauma 

Connect with Greg:
Instagram: @thegreglinkowski_m.d
Facebook: Greg Linkowski M.D.
Email: [email protected]
Book: Dare to Thrive

Joni and Friends Christian Ministry:
https://joniandfriends.org/

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www.vonnesolis.com

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In Part 2 of this two-part series, I sit down with Vickie Menendez, transformational guide and author of Crystal’s Butterfly Effect. As a bereaved mom of four children, Vickie shares her extraordinary journey of finding meaning and purpose after unimaginable loss. An inspiring story to uplift everyone's soul! 🕊️

In this episode, we discuss drug addiction, suicide loss, self-care, self-love in healing, Afterlife and signs from our loved ones, the art of Kintsugi as a powerful metaphor for loving our broken heart, regulation of the nervous system, spiritual awareness, soul contracts and grief support. 💖

✨ Conversation Highlights:
Wesley’s Contract, Drug Addiction and Losing Jesse in 2023: An open discussion on the cultural and emotional stigma surrounding suicide and addiction.
Suicide Loss, Stigma and Signs from Afterlife: Vonne speaks of losing her daughter to suicide in 2005 and how profound grief deepened her experiences of Afterlife communication with her daughter.
Multiple Timelines and Soul Contracts: Together, Vonne and Vickie explore how our souls may live out multiple timelines and lessons simultaneously, expanding how we understand healing and connection across lifetimes.
The Power of Self-Care & Self-Love: They discuss how reconnecting with love and joy strengthens the bond with loved ones in spirit and transforms pain into peace.
Kintsugi & Healing: Vickie explains the Japanese art of Kintsugi as a powerful metaphor for honouring one’s life history and loving our broken pieces.
Regulating the Nervous System: Vickie demonstrates how breath work can help calm the nervous system.
Vickie’s Contract With Her Children: Vickie reflects on her spiritual insights and how each of her children’s transitions revealed her larger soul contract.
Resources & Support: Vickie shares information about her healing retreats, The Chrysalis Journey, and her coaching services to help others.

Healing is a lifelong journey anchored to love, acceptance, and self-respect. By embracing our vulnerability, and through courage, awareness and acceptance for all we have experienced, we can trust that even in heartbreak, there is sacred beauty to be found and a meaningful life, waiting for us to embrace.

#GriefHealing #BreathworkForHealing #AfterlifeConnection #ConsciousLiving #GriefTalkPodcast #KintsugiHealing #DrugAddictionLoss #BereavedParents

Vickie's book and resources:
https://vickiemenendez.com/

Vonne's books and resources:
https://vonnesolis.com/

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In Part 1 of this two-part series on the Grief Talk Podcast, I was honoured to sit down with Vickie Menendez, transformational guide and author of Crystal’s Butterfly Effect. In this deeply moving conversation, Vickie shares her extraordinary journey of finding meaning and purpose in her life after losing four of her five children – each a separate, unimaginable loss that most of us could never fully comprehend.

With compassion and courage, Vickie reminds us that healing isn’t a destination, but a sacred unfolding to teach us how to find light in the darkest places. Through her work guiding others, she offers comfort and encouragement to anyone walking this path of grief. And by her sheer presence demonstrating profound humility, Vickie demonstrates that love can transcend all tragic loss when we surrender to its power.🕊️

✨ Highlights of Our Conversation:

• The Journey of Loss: From her first stillborn daughter in 1980 to the more recent losses of her son Wesley in 2017 and her daughter Crystal in 2023, the resilience of a mother’s love and the evolution of Vickie’s spiritual awakening.
• Healing as a Lifelong Process: Vickie shares the ebbs and flows of grief and why taking steps back is still part of moving forward.
• Radical Forgiveness and Gratitude: Vickie explains how practicing gratitude and forgiveness played a critical role in her healing journey.
• Soul Contracts and Finding Meaning and Purpose: Vickie and Vonne explore the belief that our souls choose their journeys, and we can find lessons in loss.
• Crystal’s Butterfly Effect: Vickie recounts her 48-day vigil by her daughter’s bedside and her deepening spiritual revelations while saying good-bye.

💖 This episode is a heartfelt testament to the enduring love and deep connection even in afterlife between a mother and her children and that even in grief, healing and hope are possible.

🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform and join Vonne and Vickie for this transformative conversation about unimaginable loss, but also the enduring love from the unbreakable bond with our children lost through our soul connection.

#GriefTalkPodcast #HealingThroughLoss #SpiritualAwakening

Connect with Vickie:
https://vickiemenendez.com/

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https://vonnesolis.com/

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Research shows that only 10–15% of people are genuinely self-aware. Most people spend their lives chasing things without knowing what they really want or they give up altogether. In this short but powerful coaching episode from my Lost in the Noise series, I explore how unlocking your potential is the foundation for discovering your purpose and the key to creating the life you truly want.🌟 

Developing self-awareness is an ongoing journey that takes curiosity and commitment. I share three essential elements to help you understand and activate your potential and four easy steps to reconnect you to your inner landscape, help you shift from self-doubt to possibility, and awaken a deeper sense of direction and purpose in your life.

🎧 Tune in now to start your journey of personal evolution and unlock your potential to start living a more meaningful and purpose-driven life.

#PersonalGrowth #SelfAwareness #UnlockYourPotential #Purpose

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Are you feeling stuck in survival mode? Working hard but not moving forward as quickly as you’d like? In this episode, discover practical tools and proven strategies to break free, shift your mindset, and step fully into your power.

My guest is Mitchell Weisburgh, a lifelong entrepreneur, leader, and author of "MindShifting: Stop Your Brain from Sabotaging Your Happiness and Success". Mitch has spent decades building companies, nonprofits, and educational initiatives. Now, he’s helping people of any age shift their mindset and unlock their full potential for growth and success.

Mitch explains how our limbic brain often traps us in fear-based, habitual behaviors that sabotage progress. Through MindShifting, he teaches practical ways to:
• Recognize and manage survival-mode thinking 🧠
• Reframe challenges into opportunities 💡
• Embrace resilience, resourcefulness, and collaboration 🚀

Together, Mitch and I also explore the importance of authentic living and personal power. I share my own journey of transforming pain into strength, and Mitch reminds us that when we own who we truly are, opportunities continually open up. 

Whether you’re a Millennial navigating career growth, a Gen Z professional trying to build confidence, or an experienced leader ready to expand your potential, this episode gives you the tools to rise above fear, shift your thinking, and create the success you want!
 
🔑 3 Action Steps You’ll Take Away:
1.Catch Yourself in Survival Mode — Learn to spot limbic brain reactions that keep you stuck.
2.Shift into Resourceful Thinking — Use self-awareness through proven strategies to move forward.
3.Own Your Authentic Power — Stop trying to be someone else and grow from who you are.

🎙️ Break free from survival mode—listen now to shift your mindset and step into your authentic power!

#MindShifting #SuccessMindset #UnlockYourPotential

Connect with Mitch:
https://www.mindshiftingwithmitch.com

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In this informative and inspiring episode, I sat down with Jenna Ghisolfo, Founder and CEO of Housing Consultants of America. At just 17 years old, Jenna found herself trapped in an abusive relationship. With a baby in her arms and nowhere to go, one chance encounter led her to the only path forward at that time, which was through a Section 8 housing voucher. This brave step to leave her relationship allowed Jenna to rebuild her life. She returned to school, earned her degree, and began a career in affordable housing as a way to give back to the community that once gave her a second chance.

Seven years ago, Jenna founded Housing Consultants of America, a national company dedicated to housing individuals experiencing homelessness, veterans, and people with disabilities. Together, we explore real solutions to homelessness, the life-changing impact of housing for the vulnerable, and how advocacy and community can transform lives.

Topics include:

•Recognizing and escaping domestic abuse
•The life-changing impact of affordable housing
•Support and resources for domestic abuse survivors
•Advocacy for affordable housing in the U.S.
•Breaking the stigma around homelessness
•The power of resilience, courage, and community for life transformation

If you need help or know someone that does, please reach out to Jenna's company or share these resources with someone you care about.❤️

Jenna's resources:
https://housingconsultantsofamerica.com/
https://affordablehousing.com

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Imagine waking up after a month in a coma only to discover that everything you had worked for - and the future you had planned - was gone! In this powerful and deeply moving episode on the Grief Talk Podcast, I had the honour of speaking with Kijuan Amey. A blind U.S. Air Force veteran, mentor, coach, motivational speaker, Wounded Warrior ambassador, and the author of his new book, "Don’t Focus on Why Me: From Motorcycle Accident to Miracle".

At just 25 years old, Kijuan’s life was changed forever after a tragic motorcycle accident in 2017 left him blind. Waking up in the hospital after a month-long coma motionless, unable to speak or see, Kijuan shares what most people would consider the unimaginable challenge of rebuilding his life from the ground up. 

With his grit, humour, faith, and relentless determination, Kijuan not only describes how he confronted the pain daily, but transformed his tragedy into a story of triumph and resilience to now help others feel hopeful and inspired!

In this conversation, Kijuan candidly discusses:

•His shock and panic of waking up blind.
•The gruelling physical, mental, and spiritual healing process.
•How resilience, support, humour and faith guided him through despair and depression.
•The wisdom and strength he’s gained and how he inspires others to rise above their own struggles.
As a bereaved mom for twenty years, I was profoundly moved by Kijuan’s courage and determination. His story is not just about survival but serves as a beacon of hope to help anyone find purpose in the pain and inspiration from the struggle to let their light shine bright and live again!

#grieftalk #resilience #inspiration #blindveteran #healingjourney #hope #faith #motivation

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https://ameymotivation.com

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In this fun and inspiring episode, I’m joined by Megan Bloom, founder of Eternal Dancers, who shares her lifelong passion for dance 💃 and its transformative power ✨. Megan reveals how dance can be a path to self-discovery, healing and personal growth—especially for those navigating grief, loss, or physical rigidity.🌿

Through breath work, visualization, and music, she helps people unlock deeper movement experiences. Megan also creates unique offerings on her YouTube channel, from one-minute dance expressions to longer dance adventure journeys that invite participants to reconnect with their bodies and emotions.

We also discuss how movement can be practiced anywhere—even in the smallest spaces, as Megan shares her personal journey and the lessons she's learned adapting her dance practice to tiny home living.

This conversation is a reminder that movement isn’t just physical—it’s medicine for the soul.🕊️ It is suited to those who love dance or want to move their body more through creative self-expression.

#GriefHealing #DanceTherapy #PersonalGrowth #HealingThroughMovement

Connect with Megan:
https://eternaldancers.com

Megan’s YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@EternalDancers

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https://vonnesolis.com

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In this enlightening episode, seasoned metaphysician and energy healer Ellie Pechet shares her transformative approach to healing both emotional and physical pain. With over 33 years of experience, Ellie developed the Pechet Healing Technique—an integrative method that helps clients quickly resolve deep-rooted issues such as grief, PTSD, depression, and chronic pain.

Ellie explains how unprocessed emotional trauma can manifest as serious physical illness, including cancer, and highlights the importance of clearing core emotional wounds to support lasting healing. Through inspiring client success stories, she reveals how profound breakthroughs can often occur in just one session.

This is a must-listen for anyone ready to release emotional pain, reclaim their well-being, and embrace true energetic wellness.

#EnergyHealing #EmotionalHealing #TraumaHealing #HolisticWellness #HealingPodcast

Connect with Ellie:
www.PhoenixRisingHealing.com

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