Soul Diving Sunday with Shelley

Happy Labor Day weekend! Instead of a new episode, we're digging into the archives for something special: this is the conversation from February 2021, on our Big Blend Radio Champagne Sundays show, where Shelley Whizin, transformational life coach and host of Big Blend Radio's "Soul Diving Sunday" Podcast, first joined us as an expert in the Big Blend family. Five years later, it still holds up beautifully.

In this wide-ranging conversation, Shelley shares the surprising scuba-diving origin of "soul diving," why self-care feels like a luxury we don't give ourselves permission for, how to break the cycle of blame and misery, lessons on facing death consciously (including her work training VA volunteers to sit bedside with dying veterans), and why the kitchen table might be the most sacred place in the house.

This one pairs beautifully with Shelley's latest Substack article, "Love in Waiting" — a piece about soup, presence, and what it really means to nourish the people we love.

About Shelley:

🥪 Read Shelley's companion article, "Love in Waiting": https://shelleywhizin.substack.com/p/love-in-waiting 

Note: this is an archival recording from 2021 — audio quality reflects the original broadcast.

What if just a few intentional minutes each day could transform your relationships?

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Soul Diving Sunday" Show, transformational life coach and author Shelley Whizin, the "Live & Die Happy Coach," shares the inspiration behind her new "21-Day Relationship Reset – A Guided Experience," a simple yet powerful practice designed to help couples, families, friends, and even individuals reconnect through daily acts of love, kindness, and appreciation.

Inspired by her "Daily Love Vows," Shelley explains how small, consistent shifts can create lasting change. From leaving thoughtful notes and playing together to practicing gratitude, listening with intention, and tending the "garden" of your relationships, this guided experience encourages participants to strengthen connections one day at a time.

Whether you're looking to rekindle romance, deepen friendships, strengthen family bonds, or cultivate greater self-love, this episode offers practical inspiration for bringing more joy, presence, and compassion into your everyday life.

❤️ Learn more about Shelley's 21-Day Relationship Reset – A Guided Experience: https://www.liveanddiehappy.com/coaching-programs/21-day-relationship-reset 

🌐 Visit Shelley's website: https://www.liveanddiehappy.com/ 

📰 Follow Shelley on Substack: https://shelleywhizin.substack.com 

🎙️ Listen to Shelley's Podcast: https://www.liveanddiehappy.com/podcast 

🎧 More from Big Blend Radio: https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/ 

What makes a picnic so much more than a meal outdoors? In this uplifting episode of Big Blend Radio's "Soul Diving Sunday" Show, Shelley Whizin, the "Live & Die Happy Coach," explores how picnics, family reunions, and simple gatherings in nature can strengthen relationships, celebrate loved ones, and create lasting memories.

Shelley shares how food is a beautiful metaphor for life and connection, why play and laughter are essential ingredients for healthy relationships, and how celebrating our elders and family legacy enriches every generation. The conversation also highlights the healing power of nature, the joy of potlucks and shared experiences, and even the value of taking yourself on a solo picnic as an act of self-care.

Whether you're planning a family reunion, gathering with friends, or simply looking for ways to reconnect with yourself, this episode is filled with practical ideas and heartfelt inspiration for celebrating life while the people you love are here.

🥪 Read Shelley's companion article & recipe:

📰 Follow Shelley's Substack: https://shelleywhizin.substack.com 

🌐 Visit Shelley's Website: https://www.liveanddiehappy.com/ 

🎙️ Listen to Shelley's Podcast: https://www.liveanddiehappy.com/podcast 

🎧 More from Big Blend Radio: https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/ 

What happens when you travel — not for sightseeing, but for the soul?

Shelley traveled in real physical pain — dealing with a bulging disc and sciatica — yet refused to stay home. What unfolded was a profound journey of healing, stillness, grief, and transformation. From a shattering 40-minute ceremony invoking Mother Earth and the white lions, to sitting in silence with wild lions on the African savanna, to confronting the brutal reality of canned hunting farms, this conversation goes deep into what it means to truly be present.

Big Blend Radio host Lisa Smith — who has lived in both South Africa and Kenya — joins Shelley for a richly layered conversation about the cycle of life, the web of nature, trophy hunting, and the healing power of stepping outside your comfort zone.

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In this thought-provoking episode of Big Blend Radio's "Soul Diving Sunday" Show, transformational life coach Shelley Whizin "Live & Die Happy Coach" explores the profound connection between endings, beginnings, and living a life rooted in peace and authenticity. Through a heartfelt conversation, Shelley shares insights on death, rebirth, and how embracing life’s natural cycles can lead to deeper meaning and personal growth.

Reflecting on themes of spring renewal, the discussion highlights how our beliefs shape our experiences, the importance of gratitude and presence, and how we can create a more sacred and intentional life. Shelley encourages listeners to view endings not as losses, but as powerful opportunities for transformation and new beginnings.

This episode offers a compassionate and empowering perspective for anyone navigating change, seeking peace, or looking to live more fully in the present moment.

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In this inspiring conversation, transformational life coach Shelley Whizin shares practical tools and heartfelt insights on how to spring clean your relationships and create deeper, more meaningful connections. From the power of presence and gratitude to taking personal responsibility in communication, Shelley offers simple yet powerful ways to nurture love in everyday life.

The discussion explores how daily love vows can strengthen bonds, why emotional awareness matters, and how small intentional shifts can transform relationship dynamics. Shelley also introduces her new e-book, Daily Love Vows, designed to help couples and individuals cultivate lasting love through mindful daily practices.  

✨ Read Shelley’s related article on Substack:  https://bigblendlifestyle.substack.com/p/spring-cleaning-your-relationships 

Whether you're looking to refresh your partnership, strengthen family connections, or improve communication, this episode offers practical wisdom for building healthier, more loving relationships. 

Shelley Whizin is known as the Live & Die Happy Coach, a transformational guide who has spent over four decades honoring the full arc of the human experience. As an author, interdisciplinary life coach, wedding planner and officiant, and end-of-life midwife, Shelley specializes in the sacred art of connection. Learn more at https://www.liveanddiehappy.com/ 

"Weddings are a moment, but relationships are living beings."

In this insightful Big Blend Radio "Soul Diving Sunday" conversation, transformational life coach Shelley Whizin —also known as the Live & Die Happy Coach — explores the deeper “why” behind personal growth, happiness, and authentic living. Shelley shares how transformational life coaching focuses on tiny, intentional shifts that create meaningful, lasting change, and how self-discovery often begins long before we realize it.

The discussion touches on midlife awakenings, the heart-and-soul connection, mentorship, and the importance of taking responsibility for one’s happiness. Shelley explains how joy can be cultivated through everyday moments, conscious choices, and nurturing relationships—both with ourselves and others. This episode offers inspiration for anyone seeking clarity, fulfillment, and a more joyful path forward.

🔗 Related editorial Q&A: https://successexpress.substack.com/p/why-transformational-life-coaching 

🔗 Learn more about Shelley at https://www.liveanddiehappy.com/ 

🔗 This episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio's "Success Express" and "Quality of Life" Podcast Channels. Explore the Big Blend Radio Podcast Network: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork 

In this heartwarming episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Soul Diving Sunday" Show, Shelley Whizin, Live & Die Happy Coach, explores the power of presence, listening, and nourishment during the holiday season. 

Shelley discusses how truly being present in conversations, offering genuine empathy, and sharing the nourishment of food—both physically and emotionally—can illuminate the lives of those around us. She reflects on finding joy even in dark times and emphasizes how small moments of connection can bring light, unity, and understanding into our relationships.

📘 Read Shelley’s article: https://bigblendlifestyle.substack.com/p/the-gift-of-presence 

📚 Get her book – “What Do You Bring to the Table? A Savory, Sensory & Inspirational Guide to Living a Yummy Delicious Life”

🎧 Listen to Soul Diving Sunday with Shelley — new episodes drop the first Sunday of each month:

📺 This episode also airs on Big Blend Radio’s “Quality of Life” and “Big Daily Blend” channels.

In this heart-opening and laughter-filled episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Soul Diving Sunday" Show,  Shelley Whizin "Your Live & Die Happy Coach," shares her innovative and joy-centered approach to transforming relationship patterns through play.

Shelley introduces listeners to the concept of PlayShops—interactive, experiential sessions designed to help people understand and release unhealthy relationship habits with humor, self-awareness, and compassion. Through engaging stories and heartfelt insights, she explains how fear-based patterns—what she lovingly calls our “Little Fearlings”—often take the driver’s seat in relationships, blocking love and connection. But through laughter, awareness, and playful role-play, we can retrain the brain, reclaim joy, and create relationships rooted in love and authenticity.

🧠💛 Key Takeaways:

🔥 Join Shelley’s Next PlayShop – Camp Shoulda-Woulda-Coulda!

📚 Read Shelley’s Book – “What Do You Bring to the Table? A Savory, Sensory & Inspirational Guide to Living a Yummy Delicious Life” on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4ogVxYF 

🎧 Listen to Soul Diving Sunday with Shelley — new episodes drop the first Sunday of each month: https://soul-diving-sunday-shelley.podbean.com/