Aww Shift
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EP68: The Art Of Masculinity w/ Johnny Elsasser
June 29, 2020 07:00 - 31 minutes - 36.4 MBSociety has preconditioned men to think that there is a certain way to be a man and if you can’t adhere to those standards, something is wrong with you. My guest today is Johnny Elsasser, host of The Art of Masculinity podcast and someone who helps men find their honesty and confidence every day. Johnny was a special operations US Army Ranger, spending 10 years in the Middle East and taking part in projects that you don’t want to know exist. He saw first-hand how the death of soldiers could ...
EP67: You Evolving Now w/ Andre Young
June 22, 2020 07:00 - 31 minutes - 36.8 MBIt is impossible to evolve to great things in your life unless you are willing to evolve within yourself right now. My guest today is Andre Young, an author, speaker, and incredible human that has lived such an amazing life to this point. Andre uses his personal experience with life and near-death to coach clients past simple motivation. He believes that you must be ready to lead before you can possibly hope to have a happy relationship and work-life balance! In this episode, we talk a...
EP66: Seal Master Chief to Mastering Life w/ Stephen Drum
June 08, 2020 07:00 - 30 minutes - 34.9 MBSuccess isn’t achieved by accident. The most successful people in the world have learned to master life through training and processes. No organization exemplifies that more than the United States Military. My guest today is Stephen Drum, a retired Navy SEAL Master Chief with 27 years of experience leading teams in critical performance strategies. Stephen joined the Navy right out of high school because he always knew that he wanted to do something special. Today, he helps business leaders d...
EP65: Become Legendary w/ Tommy Breedlove
June 01, 2020 07:00 - 32 minutes - 37.9 MBMy guest today is Tommy Breedlove, a man that grew up in a dysfunctional household full of violence and abuse, eventually losing his college scholarships when he committed a violent crime. After he was released from jail, he went through dark times dealing with his demons and eventually made the shift that led him to become a coach and write the USA Today best-selling book, Legendary. Remember, diamonds are forged under pressure, so whatever your situation, you can make something beautiful! ...
EP64: Building A Magnetic Brand w/ Nicole Otchy
May 25, 2020 07:00 - 27 minutes - 38.3 MBAs an international speaker, I have to make sure my outfit and style are on point before I get up on stage in front of hundreds of people. My guest today, Nicole Otchy, has a Ph.D. in style! During her time working in PR for a major corporation, she noticed a massive disconnect in the style level between powerful men and women. Nicole has been able to use her educational background in psychology to help women use style to build magnetic brands from the inside out. How you dress does not defi...
EP63: Killing It With Kettlebells w/Mike Salemi
May 18, 2020 07:00 - 24 minutes - 28.9 MBIs there any better feeling in the world than thinking you are healthy? No way! But what if you mistake normalcy for health. You would have no idea that your body and mind could feel way better! My guest today is Mike Salemi, a man who focuses on maximizing performance in physical training and beyond. Mike spent time as a gymnast, powerlifter, and martial artist, and through those sports, he was able to learn lessons that extend beyond the walls of the gym. He has successfully created an app...
EP62: Kids In The Spotlight w/ Tige Charity
May 11, 2020 07:00 - 29 minutes - 34.4 MBGrowing up in foster care comes with its fair share of challenges, believe me. I know all about it, having come from the system myself. My guest today is Tige Charity, a woman who helps support and serve children in the foster care system through her charity, Kids In The Spotlight. Through her organization, she is able to provide a platform for foster children to express themselves through the arts of film making and acting. Tige hopes to be a mentor to children who just want to be loved, ma...
EP61: The Money Honey w/Rachel Richards
May 04, 2020 07:00 - 30 minutes - 34.9 MBIn a world where there is so much to navigate, stress to deal with, and unique challenges to face, it’s easy to succumb to the pressure. Now, more than ever, it’s important to have someone to look up to who can show you how to overcome life’s challenges. My guest today is the Money Honey, Rachel Richards, a woman who empowers female millennials to take control of their financial future. Rachel is a 27-year-old, former financial advisor that quit her job just one year ago and has been able to...
EP60: From Trauma To Treasure w/ Amy Van Slambrook
April 27, 2020 07:00 - 33 minutes - 38.3 MBWe all go through our own pain and trauma in life, and sometimes you can feel stuck in that pain. The world is in such a state of uncertainty right now, and unfortunately, uncertainty can be a trauma for many people. My guest today is Amy Van Slambrook, an amazing woman who teaches those affected by trauma how to transfer that pain into power. Like an emotional detective, she is able to dig deep into her clients’ pasts and uncover that pain that was never addressed. Make the decision to addr...
EP59: Aging In Reverse w/ Natalie Jill
April 20, 2020 07:00 - 29 minutes - 34.7 MBBefore life starts happening to us, we are children who truly live and see a world where everything is possible! Wouldn’t it be great to get back to that mindset that felt so free? My guest today is Natalie Jill, someone who takes years off of how people look, act, and feel by helping them age in reverse. Through her own struggles with depression, she was able to attract a following full of people in similar situations. Eventually, she grew a business surrounded around eating healthy and usi...
EP58: What It Means To Be Shy w/ Mark Metry
April 13, 2020 07:00 - 36 minutes - 41.9 MBWhether you know it or not, many people that you see on a daily basis are living in a mental prison of social anxiety. Not everyone is an outgoing extrovert, and some people are so shy that it makes them feel trapped. My guest today is Mark Metry, a best-selling author and the host of the Humans 2.0 podcast. Just like so many people around the world, Mark used to suffer from some extreme social anxiety, but now he spends his days trying to do the opposite! In this episode, we talk abou...
EP57: A Life That Counts w/ John Williams
April 06, 2020 07:00 - 37 minutes - 43.7 MBKnowing that you are loved and accepted is part of what gives life meaning, even if you don’t know it or feel it. To become anything of value in the world, you must first show up and be a value to yourself. My guest today is John Williams, a man that has never met his biological father and grew up in a violent situation with an alcoholic uncle. He had to find value in himself to change the trajectory of his life. John is the founder of A Life That Counts, an organization that helps others ta...
EP56: Living An Unexpected Life w/ Nate Edmonds
March 30, 2020 07:00 - 29 minutes - 34.3 MBLife happens. How you respond defines the person that you are. My guest today is Nate Edmonds, a man who has spent his career learning how to serve others, doing anything from sweeping the floor to singing for stadiums of up to 30,000 people. Nate spent 22 years traveling and recording music with everything going according to plan but decided to make a shift to downsize his entire world. Then, life hit him in the gut when his wife was diagnosed with esophageal cancer. Life happened to Nate w...
EP55: Calling Into A Career w/ Jessie Bouton
March 23, 2020 07:00 - 29 minutes - 34.3 MBThere’s nothing wrong with looking for the shortcut. That may sound bad but working hard and doing it fast is actually the most ideal route to get to your dreams. Today, my guest, Jessie Bouton, is going to unpack how to get to where you want and how to do it fast. Jessie used to be a professional race car driver and her passion is to help people build their lives and businesses to the fullest potential in the fast lane. We get the opportunity to reinvent ourselves every single day. No matte...
EP54: 6 Ways To Handle Aww Shift Situations
March 16, 2020 07:00 - 21 minutes - 25.3 MBThe world is going through a major shift right now. Sports are being canceled, travel is being restricted, and the world is in a panic. The truth is that most of the major shifts in your life will come at moments when you least expect them. I am going to tell you about 6 ways that I handle aww shift moments in my life with the hope that these tips can help you in these times of major shifts. Just know that you are going to be okay! In this episode, we talk about… Plan your day so that...
EP53: No F#@king Around Coaching w/ Dr. Amanda Barrientez
March 09, 2020 07:00 - 22 minutes - 26.4 MBSome people love the rhythm and security of a 9-5 job, but that’s just not for everyone. My guest today, Dr. Amanda Barrientez, is one of those entrepreneurs who just knows that she can’t work for somebody else. Amanda is a no-fucking-around business coach focused on helping business owners optimize their mindsets. Her hope is to help those business owners think of their business as a wealth-creating vehicle that will drive them towards their dreams. We create our own prison of limitations b...
EP52: From Prison To Prosperity w/ Erik Salzenstein
March 02, 2020 08:00 - 30 minutes - 34.8 MBThe mistake that most people make is assuming that just because their life is one way now that it will be like that. Do not underestimate the power of change. My guest today, Erik Salzenstein, has made it his mission to share his story with the hopes of showing the power of change. Erik found himself down a deep rabbit hole of taking and selling drugs that led him to prison. That was when he received his wake-up call to make the shift that led him to be a successful speaker and coach today. ...
EP51: Win The Day w/ James Whittaker
February 24, 2020 08:00 - 23 minutes - 27.1 MBSuccess does not discriminate. It comes to all those that know what needs to be done. My guest today, James Whittaker, knows all about what action you need to take right now to win the day! James is an author and speaker whose mission is to show everyone around the world that anyone is capable of doing anything, as long as you have the determination. You don’t need to be on a billboard or have a million followers to be successful in your life. Live with purpose, passion, and define your own ...
EP50: Rise Into Radical Self Love w/ Danette May
February 17, 2020 08:00 - 30 minutes - 35 MBDepression and anxiety are at their highest levels of all time for the world as a whole, but just because that is the case doesn’t mean that you can’t make a shift and change your whole life. My guest today, Danette May, specializes in helping people make that shift through the power of food and movement. Danette is a fitness expert that empowers people to step into their own self-love. She has worked with millions of women around the world on how to approach food and fitness as a piece of t...
EP49: Create More Profit w/ Andrew McShea
February 10, 2020 08:00 - 27 minutes - 32.2 MBNo matter what you are doing in life, there is always a voice inside telling you that you are in the right or the wrong place. Sometimes, you just have to scrap the plan and go in a different direction. In the booth with me, today is Andrew Mcshea, a man who spent 14 years in the rat race of corporate America before leaving for a similar, yet, different calling. For the first 7 years, he was a killer salesman, and for the last 7 years, he became a sales leader and really the company fixer. S...
EP48: Power To Change Your Life w/ Amberly Lago
February 03, 2020 08:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBIn life, something will always come up that is not a part of the plan. It is inevitable, so don’t expect smooth sailing the whole way. What defines you is how you respond to the adversity that hits you hard. My guest today, Amberly Lago, knows how to respond when she gets hit hard. Amberly is a speaker, a speaker, and a coach to people all over the world, hoping to teach them how to get back off when life knocks them off their horses. From being a professional dancer to becoming a personal t...
EP47: Live Your Dream w/ Patrick Sweeney
January 27, 2020 08:00 - 41 minutes - 38.6 MB“The enemy is fear. We think it is hate, but it is really fear.” Gandhi’s words could not be truer. Fear is the biggest obstacle that is standing in the way of most people achieving their dreams. My guest today, Patrick Sweeney, is not afraid of fear. Patrick is the ultimate fear guru, having won the 2018 Race Across America and becoming the first person to bike to Everest Base Camp. His mission is to help break free from fear and to help corporations create a culture of courage. The two way...
EP46: Firing Up Your Brain w/ Dr. Don Vaughn
January 20, 2020 08:00 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBWith the boost in technology has come many new stresses that just didn’t exist when our parents were kids. As a result of those new stresses, our brains actually operate differently! My guest today, Dr. Don Vaughn, is a neuroscientist who is incredibly fascinated by the human brain and how it helps us be us. Through his work, he has been able to identify a connection between stress relief and riding motorcycles! With all those new stresses, we absolutely need to find new ways to find relief ...
EP45: Making Moves w/ Michael Dash
January 13, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBAddiction is a phrase that describes more than people who can’t get off of drugs. Gambling, money, adrenaline, you name it, if it brings a high then you can become addicted to it. My guest today, Michael Dash, is an entrepreneur who knows all about addictions. Michael is a best-selling author, a recovering all-around addict, and a professional speaker. His mission is to help entrepreneurs and business leaders to step into the leader, spouse, and friend that they were truly born to be. Addict...
EP44: A Sense Of Home w/ Georgie Smith
January 06, 2020 08:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBGoing through the foster system can be a tough journey for young kids, but what about when they leave that system of support? As you all know, I went through the foster system myself and helping those that are in the same situation is something that I’m very passionate about. Well, my guest today, Georgie Smith, shares that same passion. Georgie created A Sense of Home, an organization that focuses on providing support to those that have aged out of their foster homes. In 5 years, A Sense of...
EP43: Backwoods to business and barbells w/ Chris Duffin
December 12, 2019 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBHave you ever heard someone’s life story and just thought, wow, that’s a movie. My guest today, Chris Duffin, is one of those people. Chris was previously ranked number one in the world in various powerlifting disciplines and has held numerous world records. Now retired, he is known for his industry-changing innovations and education in the strength and clinical worlds. Chris is the Co-Founder, Chief Engineer and Visionary at Kabuki Strength, an organization devoted to optimizing human perfo...
EP42: Summers w/ Jim Sheils
December 09, 2019 08:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBMany people go through life looking for success in their professional life, but unfortunately, families seem to be the most common casualties on the way. There are ways to be successful and be there for your family. My guest today, Jim Sheils, is a best-selling author who specializes in helping entrepreneurs feel more connected with their kids, be happier at home and leave a lasting legacy. Jim is the co-founder of 18 Summers, a company that specializes in live events, workshops and private ...
EP41: THRIVING with Cerebral Palsy w/ Val & Tre
December 05, 2019 08:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBWe are all looking for certain things in the world, but it seems like the unexpected things that happen are what we really want. My guests today, Val and Tre, found each other, being from different countries, through adversity and growth. Val lives with Cerebral Palsy but with the help of Tre’s love and affection, as well as her own drive, Val has found a way to not only survive but to thrive with this disability. Together, they have been able to teach their kids to be grateful for everythin...
EP40: Becoming Bulletproof w/ Tracy O'Malley
November 25, 2019 08:00 - 27 minutes - 26 MBIn life, each one of us is going to have our problems and rough patches. Some of us will come out the other side chewed up and defeated, but certain individuals will come out and absolutely kill it. My guest today is Tracy O’Malley, a master performance and business coach that has been through the meat grinder in life and came out the other end ready to thrive. Tracy’s goal is to help people get past just surviving and enter a life where they thrive and take their life to the next level. Don...
EP39: Keys To Courage w/ Amy Perkins
November 21, 2019 08:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBComing to the realization that you are going through the motions on a daily basis is the first step in taking your life from fine to amazing. Actually making that shift is a completely different story. Changing career paths, especially when you are very comfortable where you are, is terrifying and takes a large amount of courage. My guest today, Amy Perkins, is a shining example of someone who exemplifies that courage. Amy was a teacher for 25 years before branching out to totally reinvent h...
EP38: What NOT To Do w/ Amy Morin
November 18, 2019 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBThere are so many things that you need to do on your journey to make shift happen, but what about the things that you should not do? My guest today, Amy Morin, has been through a roller coaster life filled with tragedy and triumph. Through her journey as a psychotherapist, she has built a list of decisions that separate successful and unsuccessful people. Amy is an international best-selling author with books that have been translated into over 30 languages. Mental strength is like physical ...
EP37: Cold Call King w/ Anthony Eisenman
November 14, 2019 08:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBMost of us hit that point in life where we have no idea what path we are on and where we are going. We are left to determine what direction to turn on our own. Anthony’s guest today, Anthony Eisenman, had to figure life out for himself from a tough upbringing. Anthony is an enterprise sales expert that manages nearly $10 million in assets. Like many of us, he allowed his environment to dictate who he was becoming, but he decided to make a shift that his life could be anything that he wanted....
EP36: Time & Money Freedom w/Brian Page
November 07, 2019 08:00 - 31 minutes - 29.7 MBPerseverance and persistence will get you farther in this world than any “unfair advantages” that others may have over you. No matter how long it takes you, as long as you keep going, you can reach your goals. Today, I have the pleasure of talking to Brian Page, someone who got there only to lose it all and start over again. Brian is an expert in short-term rentals, an Air BnB professor you could say. Through this, he has been able to create wealth for himself and opportunities for others to...
EP35: The Growth Now Movement w/Justin Schenck
November 04, 2019 08:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBThere is something incredibly powerful about the people in your life that are able to continuously show up. I’m incredibly excited to speak to one of those individuals today, Justin Schenck, an incredible podcaster amongst many other things. Justin started as a kid with the odds stacked against him, having one parent in jail and one addicted to opioids. Through his life experiences, he has been able to pull himself out of the gutter that others expected him to wind up in. It doesn’t matter w...
EP34: Feng Shui For Life w/Ken Lauher
October 31, 2019 07:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBFeng Shui is all about changing energy, whether it be in your house or in your life. Anthony’s guest today, Ken Lauher, works towards changing the energy in his clients’ lives by guiding them to know their true selves. Ken helps people understand pattern recognition by tapping into their subconscious minds. There is no one-step process to changing your energy, mindset, and ultimately your life. Before you can run, you must walk, and before you can walk, you must crawl. If you can just begin ...
EP33: From Bombs to Ballin' w/Sam Bakhtiar
October 28, 2019 07:00 - 30 minutes - 28.8 MBYou can do whatever you put your mind to as long as you are willing to put in the work. Where you are from does not have to determine where you are going. Today, Anthony’s guest, Dr. Sam Bakhtiar, is in the booth to tell you about his personal and professional success that came from humble beginnings that involved bombs being dropped on his house in the Middle East. It is not uncommon to lose faith when traveling a difficult path alone, but finding inspiration within yourself will keep you o...
EP32: Massive Passive Income w/Daniel Alonzo
October 24, 2019 07:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBIn today’s world, everyone wants to make more money but no one seems to want to talk about it. Today, Anthony is talking to a wealth expert, Daniel Alonzo, about how people can achieve their financial independence. With that freedom comes choices and options, and that’s all we really want in this world. Pulling yourself out of debt and creating that ideal life does not happen by accident. It is so important to organize and plan when it comes to taking control of your life. Stay tuned to lear...
EP31: From Broke To $1B w/Bobby Castro
October 14, 2019 07:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBTo be successful, you have to be tough and rough, nose to the grindstone. Sound familiar? Well, Anthony’s guest today, Bobby Castro, is here to tell you why that’s not necessarily true. Bobby’s people skills have allowed him to accrue a net personal worth of around $300M. He is a person that has had great success in his life and now wants to give back by helping others get their wins in life. Living life as a genuinely great person not only helps you upgrade your life but also can improve th...
EP30: The Online Dadpreneur w/Ben Snelling
October 07, 2019 07:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBBeing a father can be one of the most fulfilling jobs in the world, but sometimes fathers feel that they have to choose between their careers and their family. Well, what if that didn’t have to be the case? Today, Anthony has the pleasure of talking to The Online Dadpreneur, Ben Snelling, to talk about chasing dreams while being a father that is there for his family. Ben teaches dads how to launch and grow businesses that help them jump out of that 9-5 job. You can break out and change your ...
EP29: Becoming Insta-Famous w/Ella J Mae
September 30, 2019 07:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBHow do you get people to follow you on Instagram to the point where you can bring in money from it? Anthony’s guest today, Ella J Mae, is here to tell you all about how to do that and more. Ella helps personal brands and businesses grow their Instagrams to the point where they can make money or get different opportunities to travel and make a difference. Instagram has taken a similar turn to the dieting industry, where a lot of the money is made from confusion. In today’s episode, Ella is go...
EP28: Lessons Learned As An NFL Agent w/Craig Domann
September 23, 2019 07:00 - 34 minutes - 32.4 MBWhatever path you take in life, it is inevitable that along the way you will face challenges and situations that teach you something. These lessons that we learn will come to define who we are, and many of those will be experienced on your career path. As you journey through your career, you change your perspective on what it’s really about. Today, Anthony has the pleasure of speaking with NFL Agent, Craig Domann. Craig is here today to tell us about those lessons learned through his profess...
EP27: Fighting The Good Fight w/Michael Chandler
September 16, 2019 07:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBLife is a fight and we are all fighting different types of battles everyday, whether you can see them or not. Today, Anthony has the pleasure of speaking with someone who has been fighting that fight quite literally. Michael Chandler went from college wrestling to fighting for and becoming a 3-time MMA world champion. Michael lost his most recent fight and is currently going through the process of picking himself up after that loss. Throughout life, we will all have our hands raised in victo...
EP26: 5 Ways to Make Shift Happen
September 09, 2019 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBThis show is all about successful people how they have made that shift happen in their life that has brought them that success. Those people did not get to that place by accident. They made a conscious choice to shift the direction of their lives, and they didn’t just shift, they completely sold out in that direction. Anthony is here today to let you in on the 5 ways to make that shift happen in your life so that you can actually live in that place that you daydream about. Any opportunity th...
EP25: Scaling Up In Life And Business w/Elizabeth Hartk
September 02, 2019 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBCreating freedom means something different for everyone in this crazy world, but it always means having the chance to do whatever you want. Elizabeth Hartke, a business and freedom strategist, is in the studio today to tell you about scaling up in life and business through her unique life experience. People have so many viewpoints on what success in life really is, but only find disappointment when they don’t reach that ideal reality. Elizabeth helps people focus on their journey and what sc...
EP24: How Successful People Make Shift Happen
August 26, 2019 07:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBWhat does it really mean to you to make shift happen? This is the relaunch of the Aw Shift podcast where Anthony starts to focus on more than just the moment that the shift happens. Now, he is going to tap into how successful people actually make that shift happen. Anthony came up in the foster system and has gone through so many shifts where he has had to completely change the trajectory of his life. Starting from scratch can be scary, but in life, there are moments when you are presented w...
EP23: Legacy Of Love w/Ken Wimberly
July 18, 2019 07:00 - 31 minutes - 30 MBThe legacy that you leave behind is how you will be remembered after you are gone. Is there anything more important? Ken Wimberly is in the studio today to talk about just that. From humble beginnings to his stint in the military, to his time in the restaurant business, to his time in the real estate business, all the way to his current attempt to use his laundry mats to improve communities, Ken has ridden the roller coaster of life. Throughout his journey, he has journaled to his children a...
EP22: Get Growin w/Taraji Rom
July 10, 2019 07:00 - 20 minutes - 19.9 MBPlenty of people in this world have nice cars, homes, clothes, and the big time job, yet still, aren’t happy. What is it that we are all in search of that will finally make us happy? Purpose. It is what drives us through this life on the journey to find our place in this world. Taraji Rom, a life and mindset coach, is here today to tell us how and why she, through her own personal experiences, has come to help people find their purpose. Stay tuned to hear some inspiration to finally feel ful...
EP21: Rape to stripping to life coaching w/ Tammy Loftis
July 01, 2019 07:00 - 24 minutes - 23.2 MBWant to hear an incredible journey from a survivor of childhood abuse? Tammy Loftis is in the studio with Anthony today to tell her story about how she went from this abuse to stripping while trying not to be homeless, to finally life coaching. So where was that turning point that saved Tammy’s life? She finally turned to the gym to express herself and get back into shape. However, for Tammy and so many others, there is so much more than physical healing. You can fix yourself physically but...
EP20: Fix Your Body w/ Dr. Z
June 24, 2019 07:00 - 24 minutes - 23.7 MBIn today’s episode, Anthony has the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Z, a chiropractor who works towards helping people in a functional manner. Dr. Z focuses on the biochemistry as a map for the body to follow in order to heal itself. When our bodies are not functioning correctly, we are not able to bring 100% to the table in whatever we are doing every day. We as humans are biochemical beings that are affected by everything that we do and put into our body. Stay tuned to hear Dr. Z’s take on ho...
EP19: Resilience Parenting w/ The Santillo's
June 19, 2019 07:00 - 25 minutes - 24.2 MBToday in the booth, Anthony is talking to the Santillos, the owners of a few martial arts studios and authors of Resiliency Parenting. As parents themselves, they understand that parents can struggle with their children and how to handle them. At their martial arts studios, they are able to help struggling parents with their kids and finding their center. In order to prepare your kids for the tough truths of the world, you must avoid robbing them of all of their hardships. Raising your kids ...