Small Changes Big Shifts

Your life reflects your choices that you have made. So if you want a different life, make different choices. - Dr. Michelle Robin

How can improving your conscious awareness enhance both your life and those in your wellness tribe?

In this Small Changes Big Shifts episode, we are joined by Chiropractor, Personal Coach, Author, and Speaker, Dr. Jay LaGuardia who has dedicated 30 years of his life to helping people around the world to understand the power of Conscious Awareness so they can live more intentionally while pursuing their highest-self.

Through his coaching, speaking and writings, he teaches adopting the habits and rituals of an empowering mindset, a healthy lifestyle, and belief in something bigger than yourself. Many times in his life, and the lives of the people who have followed his advice, great prosperity in every area of life has been created.

If you don't know where you're going, you'll end up someplace else. - Yogi Bear

Joins us as Dr. Jay LaGuardia shares:

• What lead him to pursue chiropractic medicine after two different encounters, both personal and as a student.
• The story behind his wife's family's practice, Stucky Chiropractic Center, and how it was begun by L. Joe Stuckyafter a family member had incredible results after an adjustment.
• What conscious awareness is and what small steps we can take to include it in our lives.
• Tools he has used such as meditation to help him forgive and move through that emotional process rather than against it.

Listen and find out why the pursuit of self-mastery is a never-ending journey, why opportunities come to you when you act on purpose, and how to make a big impact in your home, work, relationships, and community.

Discover how Dr. LaGuardia's 3 Keys to A Successful Life can lead to even bigger shifts tomorrow:

The 3 Keys To A Successful Life

1. Be constantly challenging yourself to grow.
2. Pursue your passions and have a purpose.
3. There's no greater reward than serving other people.

We can change what's happening and it starts with you and I becoming the best versions of ourselves. - Dr. Michelle Robin

"Is suffering really necessary? Yes and no. If you had not suffered as you have, there would be no depth to you as a human being, no humility, no compassion. You would not be reading this now. Suffering cracks open the shell of ego & then comes a point when it has served its purpose. Suffering is necessary until you realize it is unnecessary." - Eckhart Tolle

Are you ready to upgrade your life, change the world, and experience the next level of human possibilities?

Globally recognized Holistic Chinese Medicine Doctor, High Performance Coach, Podcast Host of The Dr. E Show, and Author of the Amazon #1 bestselling book, SuperWellness, Dr. Edith Ubuntu Chan, joins Dr. Michelle Robin to share her own wellness journey, her 6 dimensions for H.E.A.L.T.H., and what health factors you must focus on besides just diet and fitness.

Listen and learn how to turn small changes into big shifts as Dr. Edith shares:

• The truth about how to live a healthy life amongst all of the myths and confusion.
• How an intense meditation session changed her life and perception of the world forever.
• The importance of becoming your own health advocate and getting to know yourself from the inside out.
• Why you're the true boss of your wellness and health practitioners are just there to support you with your decisions.

Find out all about her favorite, simple holistic health practices and how you can add them to your lifestyle today.

"It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye." - Antoine de Saint-Exupery

"Go out into the world today and love the people you meet including yourself. Let your presence light new life in the hearts of others."- Mother Teresa

Love yourself beyond anyone or anything else. Love yourself so much that you can't do anything that doesn't make you love yourself more.

That is the message Small Changes Big Shifts Guest, Healer, Author, and Actress, Dee Wallace, is bringing to the world.

Originally from Kansas City, Kansas, Dee Wallace has worked as a teacher, dancer and actress in film, television, and stage for over 40 years including the role as Mary in Steven Spielberg's E.T., The Extraterrestrial. In addition to a career in acting, Dee is also the creator of the I Am Healing System, host of the Conscious Creation Radio Show, and Author of numerous books including Conscious Creation, The Big E!, Bright Light, Getting Stuff and Wake Up Now!

"I am God and all whom I see do I love for I am all I see and I love what I am."

As you listen, Dee shares:

• Her ability to channel different people
• How we can use the light within us to heal ourselves
• Her "I Am Principle"
• How people can take the creation of their own lives back into their own hands
• The spiritual lessons she has learned from acting and mentions in her book, Bright Light

"Start. Don't wait, just start because that tells the universe to start moving for you." - Dee Wallace

"Don't wish it was easier, make yourself stronger." - JJ Virgin

In this episode of Small Changes Big Shifts, JJ Virgin, joins Dr. Michelle to discuss her latest book, Warrior Mom: 7 Secrets to Bold, Brave Resilience ,the life and business challenges she has overcome, and what small changes we can make for vibrant health as we age.

If JJ's name sounds familiar, it should. She is a Fitness and nutrition expert who has written about health for such publications as Mind Body Green, Rodale Wellness, and Huffpost. She is the author of several New York Times best sellers including The Virgin Diet, The Virgin Diet Cookbook, and Sugar Impact Diet. She also has her very own podcast called the JJ Virgin Lifestyle Show.

As you tune in, JJ shares:

• Who and what life-changing event inspired her to write Warrior Mom
• Her mission to help those struggling with individual challenges and adversity
• What it takes to become a Warrior Mom
• How parents can lead their families to live healthy lifestyles through the example of putting their health first and practicing extreme self-care
• The difference between a fixed and a growth mindset
• Why meal plans like Weight Watchers are always doomed to fail
• The process and power of forgiving current and past wounds for true change
• What the Virgin Diet is and why food intolerance is the real cause of weight gain and probably chronic pain

Listen and learn how JJ mastered her mindset with a coach before launching her business career by managing your environment, surrounding herself with a positive community of people, and honoring herself through radical self-care.

Turn small changes into big shifts by staying away from bad habits that can get in the way of your health by finding your why and living by it in JJ's 3-step process:

1. Know where you want to go
2. Find a supportive community
3. Create a plan that has small steps, not huge leaps

"The greatest gift you can give your children is your good health." -Dr. Michelle Robin

"Remind yourself how resilient you are, keep looking for answers and you can have extraordinary health." - Dr. Ann Shippy

Toxicity surrounds all of us; at school, at work, in our cars, and even at home. But most of us have no idea what to look for or what to do about it when we find it.

On this Small Changes Big Shifts episode, Dr. Michelle is speaking with Internal and Functional Medicine Physician andthe Author of the Mold Toxicity Workbook and Shippy Paleo Essentials, Dr. Ann Shippy about how she creates and uses wellness using cutting-edge science, testing tools, and the latest genetic research to determine and treat root causes, not just the symptoms, of illnesses and the toxins that cause them.

Every person's health is unique and so Dr. Shippy develops custom blueprints for identifying, diagnosing, and treating issues directly related to the environment, nutrition, and health – three areas in which external toxicity plays a profound role.

As you tune in, Dr. Shippy shares her own health issues and how she discovered that she had low-grade celiac disease as well as her mission to help people see medicine differently by looking below the surface for root causes.

In today's episode, Dr. Michelle and Dr. Shippy really dive into the health problems that mold can cause and how to create a healthy atmosphere.

Listen and find out all about:

• The common symptoms and health hazards of mold; especially in humid or flooded areas.
• Why people are being misdiagnosed for mental health problems when symptoms could be caused mold.
• Hidden mold problems to be aware of that can be caused by construction defects in homes and buildings
• Why some people may have greater reactions to mold compared to other members of the household.

Listen and discover what small changes you can make today to prevent health issues caused by mold.

"When all else fails, breathe." - Dr. Michelle

Our skin is the magic mirror that gives us great information about our overall health. Instead of seeing your skin's appearance as something that needs to be covered up or suppressed, pay attention to what it's telling you. - Dr. Trevor Cates

Is that favorite lipstick, lotion, or perfume of yours actually harming your health?

Today on Small Changes Big Shifts, we have Dr. Trevor Cates aka The Spa Doctor joining us on Small Changes Big Shifts.

Dr. Cates is the founder and owner of The Spa Dr. organic skincare brandand author of the bestselling book Clean Skin From Within. She was the first woman licensed as a naturopathic doctor in California and currently lives in Park City, Utah where she helps patients from around the world achieve graceful aging and glowing skin.

Dr. Cates is also the host of The Spa Dr. weekly podcast and has her own PBS special, Younger Skin From Within. She believes the key to healthy skin is inner and outer nourishment with non-toxic ingredients.

Find out what small changes you can make for bigger shifts as Dr. Trevor Cates explains:

• Why we need to look at our skin as an outer reflection of inner health
• The 5 different skin types that exist
• The 6 root causes behind skin issues
• Her 2 Week Plan to clean your skin in 4 steps
• What foods and ingredients in skin care products people should avoid
• The natural microbiome that lives on top of our skin vs. in the gut

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Beautiful skin requires commitment, not a miracle. - Dr. Michelle Robin

The body is a complicated machine but it's actually pretty simple. It doesn't need a lot to function effectively, we just have to make sure we give it the purity and sufficiency it needs so that it can have the tools to do the things that it was designed to do. - Dr. Michelle Robin

It's often overlooked but having healthy hormones is vital for our wellbeing and there are many outside factors that often disrupt them.

One such example is birth control and this week we have Dietitian Nutritionist and Co-Founder of the Her Hormones Academy, Robyn Johnson MS, RDN, LD, joining Dr. Michelle Robin to discuss:

• The various reasons why women decide to use birth control from pregnancy prevention to reduce menstrual cramps to heal acne.
• How popular forms of birth control from the pill to the copper IUD work.
• The negative outcomes of birth control suppressing a woman's natural hormone production in order to replace it with synthetic hormones.
• Other possible side effects that can occur in the gut, mind, and physical body.
• How women can support their bodies while using birth control including diet and supplements.
• How to correctly transition off from birth control.
• Other natural and effective methods of birth control besides the pill or copper IUD.

Listen and discover what each woman needs to know before using any type of birth control such as pills or a copper IUD including how they can create changes for a woman's body, mood, and mental health.

If you listen to the body's whispers, you don't have to hear it scream. -Robyn Johnson

If I replace 'I' with 'We,' even 'Illness' becomes 'Wellness.' - Malcolm X

Today on Small Changes Big Shifts, we have the Executive Director of Pathway to Hope, Kiersten Adkins, joining us to share how the organization is helping parents better understand their children's mental illness diagnosis, treatments, and recovery plans in a supportive community that understands what they're experiencing.

Specifically, Kiersten and Dr. Michelle discuss Pathway to Hope's E3 Education Program -Encourage, Empower, Educate which teaches the organization's members about self-care, healthy boundaries, advocacy, and how to use that information to communicate better with their loved ones.

As you'll hear in this episode, Dr. Michelle and Kiersten also discuss:

• Why we're seeing spirituality become an even bigger part of an overall healthy recovery plan for mental illness compared to 20 years ago.
• How we can avoid disconnecting and connecting through superficial means such as Facebook or texting in order to truly build strong relationships.
• What signs of mental illness parents should look out for in their children.
• The importance of speaking to our children about healthy relationships, emotions, and mental wellbeing.

You have permission to rest. You are not responsible for fixing everything that is broken. You do not have to try and make everyone happy. For now, take time for you. - Unknown

You have permission to rest. You are not responsible for fixing everything that is broken. You do not have to try and make everyone happy. For now, take time for you. It's time to replenish. - Unknown

Are you spending so much time helping others that you've forgotten to take care of yourself?

If nothing was in the way, what would your ideal life look like?

Many of us have been programmed to believe that it is selfish to put ourselves first but it's actually the opposite. Today we are joined by Life Coach,Gabriella Feingold, who is on a mission to teach others how to take better care of themselves, release the guilt they feel about self-care practices, dig themselves from under the weight of everyone's needs and figure out what is actually important to them.

As you listen to today's podcast, you'll hear Gabriella and Dr. Michelle Robin discuss:

• How to create a vision of what you want for yourself
• The importance of takingtime out to actually think of what you want for your life
• Steps we can take to connect with ourselves and others
• What we can do to decrease urgency in our day-to-do lives
• How to increase compassion for ourselves through curiosity

Listen and discover what small changes you can make for big shifts toward empowering yourself to clarify what you want and take tangible actions towards your goals.

You can be the ripest, juiciest peach in the world, and there's still going to be somebody who hates peaches. - Dita Van Teese

The gap between where you are and self-love is self-care.- Dr. Michelle Robin

Young mother and Senior Operations Manager for the First Hand Foundation, Shanna Adamic, knew that something was wrong with her health but various misdiagnosis she received from dehydration to sinus infections were keeping her from knowing the truth that she had a rare benign brain tumor called an Acoustic Neuroma.

Then, one day she and her husband learned about Maria Menounos' brain tumor diagnosis and noticed similar patterns and symptoms with what Shanna was experiencing. Discussing those very symptoms with her doctor set her on a new journey of healing and saving her life.

As part of Brain Cancer Awareness Month for May, we are honored to share Shanna's voice on Small Changes Big Shifts.

As you listen to this episode, Shanna shares:

• The importance of being an advocate for your own health and digging for the right answers when you feel like you don't have them yet.
• How she came back stronger after surgery with a drive to be a voice for better health.
• What she does on a daily basis to continue to give herself the self-care and self-love she deserves.
• The life transformations she has experienced with family, colleagues, and on her own.
• How to be there for people who are supporting their loved ones through difficult times.

Listen and discover how you can build an emotionally and physically healthy community in your local area.

You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain't about how hard you hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward; how much you can take and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done! - Rocky Balboa