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Welcome back to Own the Shift with host Mel Mosier.

In this episode, Mel talks about the part of transformation most people are not ready for: integrating your new identity.

You are not who you were before. You see yourself differently now, and the question becomes, what do you do with this version of you?

Mel explains what integration really means, why your brain resists change, and how to align your habits, relationships, and environment with the person you have become. She shares real experiences and simple practices to help you live fully as your new self every day.

You will learn:

What integration truly means

The science of identity change

How to stop living between two versions of yourself

Why others may resist your growth

How to create new patterns that match who you are now

Grab your journal and reflect as Mel guides you to define who you are, what no longer fits, and what steps help you live with intention.

Tag @owntheshift on Instagram and share one way you are living out your new identity this week.

Produced by: Catwalk Media Group

Disclaimer: This podcast is based on personal growth experiences and is not therapy. If you need deeper support, reach out to a licensed counselor or mental health professional. You deserve that care and do not have to do this alone.

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Welcome back to Own the Shift with host Mel Mosier.

In this episode, Mel explores what it really means to integrate your new identity, the stage of transformation that few talk about but everyone experiences.

You have done the work. You have seen your situation clearly, healed the hurt, and held the vision. But now comes the hardest part: living as the new version of yourself every single day.

Mel breaks down what integration truly looks like, why your brain resists change, and how to align your habits, environment, and relationships with who you have become. She also shares personal stories from her own journey of living between two identities and the powerful shift that happens when you finally decide to step fully into your new self.

In this episode:

What integration really means

The science behind identity change

Living between your old and new self

Overcoming resistance from others

Practical ways to integrate your new identity daily

Guided reflection to help you live as your new self

Grab your journal and reflect:
Who is the new you?
What habits, environments, or relationships no longer align?
What one small action can you take this week to live as your highest self?

Tag @owntheshift on Instagram and share one way you are integrating your new identity this week.

Produced by: Catwalk Media Group

Disclaimer: This podcast is based on personal growth experiences and is not a substitute for professional therapy. If you need deeper support, reach out to a licensed counselor or mental health professional. You do not have to do this alone.

#OwnTheShift #MelMosier #IdentityShift #PersonalGrowth #Mindset #Healing #Transformation #Resilience

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Welcome back to Own the Shift with your host, Mel Mosier.

In Episode 3, we explore one of the most powerful parts of the SHIFT framework: Heal the Hurt and Hold the Vision. This is not two separate steps. It is one movement, one practice you learn to live in.

You will learn:

Why healing alone is not enough to move you forward

Why vision without healing will leave cracks in your foundation

How to combine healing and vision so they work together

Practical steps to start healing while keeping your vision alive

This episode will challenge you to tell the truth about your hurt and define your vision, even if it feels unclear at first. Healing gives you the capacity to dream again, and vision gives you the courage to keep healing. One fuels the other, and together they create lasting change.

Grab your journal and follow along with the guided questions so you can begin living in both healing and vision today.

 Tag @owntheshift on Instagram and share one way you are healing and holding your vision right now
Subscribe so you never miss the next step in the SHIFT framework

🎙️ Special thanks to Catwalk Media Production for bringing this podcast to life

Disclaimer: This podcast is based on real experiences in personal growth. It is not therapy or a substitute for professional care. If you need deeper support, please connect with a licensed counselor or mental health professional.

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Welcome back to Own the Shift with your host, Mel Mosier.

In this episode, we unpack the first step of the SHIFT framework: S for See It Clearly.
Seeing it clearly is not just about noticing what is happening in your life. It is about owning your part in it, being brutally honest with yourself, and removing the filters that keep you stuck.

You will learn:

Why self accountability and self awareness are essential for lasting change

How to recognize your patterns, excuses, and blind spots

Practical steps to see your life without filters and start shifting today

This is the episode where you put the mirror in front of yourself instead of the microscope on everyone else. If you are ready to get real and take back your power, this conversation is for you.

Grab your journal, answer the guided questions, and begin the work of seeing it clearly. Your shift starts with your sight.

 Tag @owntheshift on Instagram and share one thing you are seeing more clearly today
 Subscribe so you never miss the next step in the SHIFT framework

Special thanks to Catwalk Media Group for bringing this podcast to life

Disclaimer: This podcast is based on real experiences in personal growth. It is not therapy or a substitute for professional care. If you need deeper support, please connect with a licensed counselor or mental health professional.

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Welcome to Own The Shift with Mel Mosier, the podcast for anyone standing in the middle of change, chaos, or the quiet realization that something in life has to give.

This is not the polished kind of shift. Not the color coded, perfectly timed, Pinterest board version.
This is the real kind. The kind that shows up uninvited, wrecks your comfort zone, and demands honesty.

In this episode, Mel breaks down what the shift really is:

The moment you admit, “This is not it anymore.”

The decision to stop pretending you are fine.

The process of peeling back what you have carried for too long and finally choosing truth over comfort.

You will hear Mel share her own story of burnout, surrender, and rebuilding. Proof that the shift does not require perfection, only presence.

If you have ever felt stuck, tired, or like you are living on autopilot, this conversation will help you find your next step forward.

Topics Covered:

Identity and resilience

Grief and boundaries

Faith and transformation

Ownership and becoming

You do not have to feel ready. You just have to decide.
Because you are not stuck. You are shifting.

Listen now and subscribe to join the movement of people choosing growth over performance.
Share your thoughts and tag @mel.mosier on Instagram with the shift you are making this week.
Special thanks to Catwalk Media Group for bringing this podcast to life.

Disclaimer: This podcast shares real stories and reflection but is not a substitute for therapy. If you need deeper support, please reach out to a licensed professional. You deserve healing, and you do not have to walk through it alone.

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In this deeply vulnerable episode of Unplug with Mel, I sit down with Jay Whitlow — missional intrapreneur, life achiever, and debut author of The Echo Between Hope and Healing.

We talk about the quiet battles men aren’t often given space to voice — especially the emotional and identity-shaking weight of male infertility. Jay opens up about the pain of seeking approval, the dark nights of feeling like less than enough, and the unraveling that can happen when manhood is tied to performance and legacy.

But this story doesn’t stop at brokenness. It moves — powerfully — into purpose. Jay shares how God moved through adoption, reshaping his view of fatherhood, faith, and identity. What once felt like loss became a calling.

If you’ve ever wrestled with grief, masculinity, or what it means to live a life aligned with mission — this conversation will stay with you long after it ends. 

Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/HByCQH0Godg

For the book: https://a.co/d/9IHOY53

To connect with Jay Whitlow at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-whitlow/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-whitlow/

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Slaying HR Like It’s 1799 – Featuring Marie Lobbezoo | Unplug with Mel S2E9

What do really cool historical reenactments, and modern HR have in common? Marie Lobbezoo, that’s what.

In this unforgettable episode of Unplug with Mel, Marie brings her signature blend of history-loving flair, HR wisdom, and sharp wit to the mic. From reenacting the past to reshaping the future of workplace culture, she shows us how looking back can powerfully inform how we lead, hire, and actually support people today.

💥 Expect laughs, real talk, and maybe a little revolution.
 👩‍💼 HR has never sounded this bold—or this fun.

Tune in and find out why Marie truly is one of a kind.

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Let’s be real — if you’re stuck in career limbo, dreaming about "someday" while dust collects on that old resume... it’s time for a shift.

 Today on Unplug with Mel, I’m talking with Shennee Rutt, founder of Laurel Virtual Solutions, Inc., and a serious force when it comes to helping professionals make their next big move.

 Whether you're an executive ready to level up, or a federal worker ready to rewrite your future, Shennee is the no-fluff, big-heart guide you need.

🚀 Your career deserves momentum — not maybes.
 Connect with Shennee on LinkedIn and start building what’s next.

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🎙️ Unplug with Mel – Season 2, Episode 7: “At the Core: Owning Who You Are and What You’re Capable Of”
Guest: Derrick Black | Business Sales Manager at Mission Flares and Combustion | Founder of Coffee and Connections – Midland, TX

In this powerful episode, Derrick Black shares how knowing who you are at the core shapes how you face challenges and the people you choose to connect with. From growing up in West Texas to navigating setbacks and transitions, Derrick's story is rooted in faith, family, and authenticity.

We dive deep into:
 ✅ Why identity matters more than where you come from
 ✅ How being grounded helps you handle life's curveballs
 ✅ The importance of accurate, intentional connections
 ✅ Building community through vulnerability and truth

If you've ever questioned your path, worth, or place, this conversation will remind you that you are capable. You are enough. You are exactly where you need to be to grow.

🧠 Unplug. Reflect. Be inspired.

📍 Listen now, and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more real conversations every week.

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Addiction doesn’t discriminate, and for Steven Sundquist, it nearly cost him everything. But instead of becoming another statistic, he chose to fight back. In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Steven opens up about his journey—from the depths of addiction to discovering his true purpose.

Now, as the founder of Port Charlotte Detox, he’s helping others take their first steps toward recovery, providing a safe and compassionate space for those ready to break free. His story is one of vulnerability, accountability, and transformation—and it’s proof that even in our darkest moments, purpose can be found.

Listen in as we discuss:

✔️  How Stephen got help through HR

✔️ Why accountability is the key to lasting change

✔️ How Port Charlotte Detox is changing lives one person at a time

This is more than just a story—it’s a wake-up call, a dose of hope, and a reminder that no one is beyond saving.

🔥 Want to connect with Steven? Find him on LinkedIn and let him know you heard his awe-inspiring story on Unplug with Mel!

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