Something Shifted | Stories of Identity, Loss and Life Transitions

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Something Shifted | Stories of Identity, Loss and Life Transitions episodes

February 28, 2023 How to use visualization and build capacity with Jonno Proudfoot
Jonno Proudfoot openly shares his difficult childhood, marked by his parents' divorce and a lack of support.

He coped by turning to alcohol and drugs, starting at a very young age, but eventually found his drive to succeed through the need to feel significant.

As the co-author of the book Real Meal Revolution, Jonno experienced both incredible success and a downward spiral. Through it all, he learned that failure is just another word for learning, and that resilience is the key to bouncing back from difficulties.

He also discusses the impact that placing second in a South African reality TV show had on his life, as well as setting a world record for an extreme swim from Mozambique to Madagascar.

Listen to his inspiring story of perseverance and how he overcame his childhood trauma. Jonno Proudfoot Website · Real Meal Revolution Book · Jonno on Instagram · Jonno on LinkedIn · Jonno on Twitter · Listen to Something Shifted: The Soundtrack on Spotify
36 min
January 31, 2023 Finding purpose, meditation, unlearning and future-readiness with John Sanei
Using a dynamic mix of human psychology, quantum science, business strategy and futurism, John Sanei creates talks, writes books, delivers masterclasses and sits on boards to help guide future-forward leaders who are ready to lean into uncertainty, overcome doubt, and rise with courage, clarity and power.

But it has taken some serious deep work to get there.

In this episode of Some Assembly Required, the 5x best-selling author talks openly about losing everything he had worked for, overcoming adversity and following his curiosity as well as meditation and how it has helped him get to where he is now.

John mentions Dr Joe Dispenza and his teachings.
We also refer to American neuroscientist, Dr Andrew Huberman and his research.

John Sanei is a globally acclaimed keynote speaker, futures strategist, 5 times bestselling author, Singularity University and Duke CE faculty member, Associate Partner at the Copenhagen Institute for Future Studies, Chief of Tomorrow Board Member and a podcaster.

You are welcome to use any of these platforms to contact my guest.
John Sanei website
John Sanei Instagram
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Listen to John Sanei and Erik Kruger on The Expansive podcast John Sanei Website · John Sanei Instagram · John Sanei Linkedin · Listen to John Sanei and Erik Kruger on The Expansive podcast · Listen to Something Shifted: The Soundtrack on Spotify
29 min
December 05, 2022 Sleep better tonight and the downside of alarms with Dr. Els van der Helm
Did you know there is a waste management system for your brain? Essentially it is responsible for carrying fresh fluids into and waste fluids out of your brain. This happens mostly during sleep. So, what then if you don't get enough sleep?
While I do not have the answer to that question, I can tell you how I feel when I don't get good quality sleep. And I'm sure your story would be similar. Groggy. Lethargic. Foggy. Irritable. You know the drill.

I have lucked out on my fair share of sleep in my lifetime. I've also had my sleep cycles interrupted far too many times. Having a young child with epilepsy means I never really switch off, simply because a seizure can happen without warning.

I’ve slept in hospital passages, on the floor in hospital rooms, and prior to Zoe being born, I even slept in back up studios between radio shows. This sleep I speak of was never restorative. And I know now how much of an impact this added to my burnout.

Dr. Els van der Helm is a sleep neuroscientist and joins me on this episode from her home office in Switzerland. Arianna Huffington’s Thrive Global named Dr. van der Helm one of the top 5 sleep experts in the world. Els, she said I can call her by her first name, is very much focused on helping us improve our day to day performance by improving the sleep of business leaders and their teams.

Because keeping it together is so much harder than we ever thought it would be, I really hope this episode of Some Assembly Required gives you insight into how your brain works when you're not thinking about it.

Get in touch with my guest by connecting on social media - LinkedIn + Instagram
Or visit Dr. Els van der Helm's website for more information. Dr. Els van der Helm - LinkedIn · Dr. Els van der Helm - Instagram · Visit Dr. Els van der Helm's website for more information. · Listen to Something Shifted: The Soundtrack on Spotify
52 min
November 14, 2022 How to develop the mindset of a high performer with sports psychologist Dr Kirsten Van Heerden
We're often told that dealing with daily situations is simply a case of mind over matter, but very seldom are we taught skills to implement this.

Dr Kirsten Van Heerden is one of only a handful of people in South Africa to have both represented her country as an athlete and hold a PhD in the area of sport psychology. She has guided many Olympians, World Champions and South African sports teams over there mental barriers.

In this episode we discuss so much. From how to pick yourself up after receiving negative feedback to toxic positivity, how high performers' tend to attach their sense of self worth to their ability to execute skills and how mental toughness can be mixed up with mental health, which is not great for your well-being.

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Dr Kirsten Van Heerden can be contacted through the Newton Sports Agency website www.newtonagency.co.za or directly on Instagram: @drkirstenvanheerden Listen to Kirsten's podcast · Find out more about the Girls Only Project · Listen to Something Shifted: The Soundtrack on Spotify
28 min
October 25, 2022 BONUS: how to restore balance and re-invigorate your nervous system
This is a bonus episode that involves a body based practice led by Shaun Brooking, designed to re-invigorate the nervous system and restore balance.

If you haven’t listened to the previous episode "Working on your nerves" yet, Shaun and I discuss a range of subjects including some of his athletic journey and we scratch the surface of neuroscience, nerve tension, stress management and how the body stores pressures and even trauma.

If you have listened to the previous episode, you may already have done a check in and established if you are in a red, amber or green zone.

www.shaunbrookingcoaching.co.uk Listen to Something Shifted: The Soundtrack on Spotify
12 min
October 19, 2022 Working on my nerves with Shaun Brooking
If, like me, you have aches and pains that come and go, you may have tried a few different methods of alleviating your ailments.

I’ve tried physiotherapy, chiropractors, body stress release, TRE and even Rolfing.
Rolfing is when a practitioner massages the muscles and fascia not only where you're feeling pain, but all over your body with the goal of fixing your body's posture so that it corrects any lingering imbalances that are causing the pain.

Sometimes we can identify the reason for the pain we are feeling. I walk into a countertop and bruise my hip or I lift a weight from a position of instability and I pull muscle of pinch a nerve.

But what if the origin of the pain you feel in your body isn’t as obvious to identify. This is where I started to explore the world of somatic therapy.
Somatics is described as "any practice that uses the mind-body connection to help you survey your internal self and listen to signals your body sends about areas of pain, discomfort, or imbalance".
These practices - and there are many of them - allow you to access more information about the ways your body might hold on to your experiences.

My guest on this episode is Shaun Brooking.
Shaun earned an Honours degree in Human Performance in 2007, after completing his degree in Sports and Exercise Science. at Stellenbosch University. Since then, Shaun has added depth to his academic knowledge through personal experience and further education, developing himself into a somatic coach and educator.

Website: https://shaunbrookingcoaching.co.uk/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaun_brooking/ Listen to Something Shifted: The Soundtrack on Spotify
22 min
September 30, 2022 I am just a dad
Looking for a podcast that delves into the struggles and joys of being human? Look no further than Something Shifted, hosted by Sean Loots, a dedicated dad who has worked through burnout and is passionate about sharing his experiences with others.

Despite not having formal qualifications, Sean has lived through trauma and has skin in the game when it comes to discussing burnout, mindset, capacity building, mental health, and more. Through interviews with experts and personal stories of resilience, this podcast aims to help listeners reassemble their thinking and emotional responses to better handle the challenges of everyday life.

With a focus on sleep, psychology, nutrition, and more, you'll find plenty of fascinating topics to explore. Listen to Something Shifted: The Soundtrack on Spotify
8 min
February 24, 2022 What is Something Shifted about?
Something Shifted is a South African podcast about identity after interruption, those unpredictable lifequakes that divide our lives into before and after.

Before the diagnosis.
Before the loss.
Before the moment everything changed.

Hosted by award-winning broadcaster Sean Loots, Something Shifted explores identity, resilience, reinvention, and personal growth in the aftermath of disruption. Because we all face moments that fracture who we thought we were.

On this podcast, we lean in when things are complicated.
Through honest, documentary-style conversations, some of South Africa’s most interesting and courageous voices share how experiences that felt devastating - divorce, burnout, grief, career collapse, parenting challenges, health crises - became catalysts for growth and unexpected empowerment.

This is not a quick-fix self-help show.
It’s a podcast about transformation.
About rebuilding identity.
About finding possibility in the middle of chaos.

If you’re navigating change, searching for meaning after loss, or standing at the edge of a second act, you’ll feel at home here.

Because Something Shifted believes in the power of great stories, and in the power of possibility.

I think you're going to like it here.
Welcome to Something Shifted. Listen to Something Shifted: The Soundtrack on Spotify
2 min
May 14, 2021 Unstoppable
Inspired by my daughter who has developmental delays and is epileptic, this podcast taps into the mindset of South Africa’s most tenacious people in an attempt to learn how to apply a new perspective. Meet the disruptors, the entertainers, the instigators, the athletes, and the innovators who are Unstoppable in this weekly podcast hosted by, Sean Loots.
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2 min
August 11, 2020 EPS 7: Brandon Beack and Against All Odds (pt 2)
( PART 2 ) I chat with Brandon Beack, who at 16 years old had everything he could have wanted. He was a promising gymnast, has a loving family, and lived near the beach - life was in some respects, idyllic. Until an accident changed his life forever.
That was roughly 8 years ago and a lot has happened in Brandon’s life since then.
He is now a full-time athlete, a business owner and Brandon runs the first of its kind rehab centre in South Africa. Brandon inspires me and gives me strength, to keep on keeping on. I’m sure his story will do the same for you. Doctors may have told us that Zoe is not a plane we can fix, and while I’m not here to fix her – I am here to believe that she gets to decide what her limitations are and nobody else.
I hope you enjoy this 2 part finale to Season One of Unstoppable.
Brandon Beack on Instagram
Walking With Brandon on Instagram

The Therapy & Beyond Centre / The Walking With Brandon Foundation
Website: www.walkingwithbrandon.org
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +(27) 21 879 2280

Music by Eric Williams and Epidemic Sound
Produced by Uncover Extraordinary Media and overseen by executive producer, Ruenda Loots
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31 min