You Can Handle Anything!
381 episodes - English - Latest episode: 25 days ago - ★★★★★ - 60 ratingsWelcome to the "You Can Handle Anything" podcast! I'm your host, Shira Gura, and I know firsthand how negative emotions can trap us, preventing us from fully enjoying life’s moments and the people around us. But I also know that while experiencing emotions is perfectly normal, staying stuck in them is a choice we make.
In this podcast, you'll discover how to master your emotions in any situation, ensuring you can stay calm, in control, and confident, ready to handle whatever comes your way.
This transformation is possible through five simple steps with The Unstuck Method.
Let's dive in and learn how to free ourselves from emotional stuckness and embrace a life where you truly can handle anything.
Learn more at: www.shiragura.com
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128: Consider There's No Place Like Home
October 15, 2019 09:19 - 40 minutes - 57 MBWhen was the last time you watched The Wizard of Oz? I haven't seen that movie since I was a kid. And when I did watch it, I certainly wasn't viewing it from the perspective of Getting unSTUCK. And so I decided to get the movie and do just that. If you like learning deeper understandings behind classic movies, you have to tune into this episode. I had such a fun time disentangling it and noticing what each of the main characters represent in the world of The unSTUCK Method. I'd l...
127: Consider Sitting in God's House
October 08, 2019 05:00 - 20 minutes - 30.6 MBA friend of mine was visiting Israel and we arranged to meet up in Tel Aviv. I decided I would take the train down to see him rather than drive, as I'm not a big fan of driving. Yet, I missed the train station when I found myself totally entrenched singing a song I had just composed the day before. And I got stuck (on many, many emotions - all against myself for having missed the sign to get off the road, and of course, missing my train). Tune in to hear how I got myself unSTUCK by c...
126: October Flash Sale!
October 01, 2019 05:00 - 10 minutes - 15.9 MBI'm celebrating my birthday this month (October), and in honor of my birthday I am offering a flash sale inside my store: The book, Getting unSTUCK: Five Simple Steps for Emotional Well-Being ($10, instead of $15) The Consideration Cards: Supporting Your Practice for Getting unSTUCK ($10, instead of $20) The sale will continue either through the end of October or until the products in inventory are depleted. If you already have a copy of the book and the cards, considering gifting ei...
125 Consider Taking Responsibility
September 24, 2019 05:50 - 19 minutes - 27.5 MBDo you ever blame others for the way you feel? While I always aim to take responsibility for my own emotions, I sometimes slip - and that's exactly what happened this past summer when my mom and I didn't see eye to eye on something. Tune in to hear the story about how I got so stuck on confusion, frustration, and disappointment with something my mother did. And how I got unstuck (and later apologized for it) when I consider taking responsibility for my part in that story. * I want t...
124 Consider There's No Use Worrying
September 17, 2019 06:00 - 19 minutes - 28 MBA friend of mine who was supposed to visit me this summer didn't show up when at the time we had arranged. And I got stuck on worry while he was stuck in a horrific thunderstorm storm while biking his way to me. Lightening. Thunder. Falling trees. Traffic lights out. Car accidents. I got myself unstuck when I considered there's no use in worrying - and that worrying wouldn't help the situation at all. Where in your life may you be stuck on worry and where may you be able to get unstu...
123: I'm Writing My Next Book
September 10, 2019 05:00 - 7 minutes - 10.8 MBI'm excited to share with you that I started writing my next book. While my first book is about how to get unstuck, this next book is about how to avoid getting stuck in the first place. It's also based on a method (and an acronym). I've already started using this method in my life and all I can say is, it's awesome and I can't wait to share it with you when it's complete! In the meantime, tune into this week's podcast episode to learn how you can become a part of the creation of thi...
122: Consider The Power of 3
September 03, 2019 07:00 - 21 minutes - 31.3 MBHave you ever had the experience of rejecting something someone says to you, perhaps because you simply didn't want to hear it? Have you ever had the experience of having a second person try to deliver the same message? What about a third time by someone else? Tune in to this week's podcast episode and hear how I was able to get unSTUCK when I was finally able to receive the message I needed to hear - on the 3rd time. And consider where in your life you also may need to hear things a...
121: Consider There are no stupid questions
August 27, 2019 09:00 - 11 minutes - 15.8 MBI was sitting at gate H15 in the Chicago airport, awaiting my flight to Turks and Caicos. The only problem was, I was the only one at the gate. But, I sat there convinced I was at the right gate because that's what the computer had told me the night before. About 15 minutes before the flight was to take off, a couple comes to the same gate and sits beside me. Should I ask if I'm at the right gate? Will I look stupid? Tune in to hear how I got unstuck (and did not miss my plane, d...
120: Interview with Esther Goldenberg
August 20, 2019 10:00 - 37 minutes - 52.3 MBIt is my distinct honor and privilege to share with you my interview with Esther Goldenberg, who not only recently graduated from the Getting Unstuck Coach training program, she was my book coach and the woman responsible for turning my blog into an award-winning book. If you'd like to reach Esther to let her know you heard this interview or to share with her book idea, contact her at: [email protected] Enjoy. Here are 5 simple ways to Get Unstuck with me! 1. Grab the book, Gett...
119: Consider Kindness
August 13, 2019 09:00 - 7 minutes - 11.3 MBDo you ever beat yourself up for: not being perfect? not being good enough? losing control when you get stuck? messing up? making a bad choice? Tune in to this week's episode to learn how I have decided to introduce the word "Kindness" into The unSTUCK Method, and how you can practice some self-kindness today in your life. As always, I look forward to getting unSTUCK with you, Shira Here are 5 simple ways to Get Unstuck with me! 1. Grab the book, Getting unSTUCK, winner o...
The Getting Unstuck Coach Training Program
August 11, 2019 15:46 - 4 minutes - 7.38 MBAre you looking to provide effective and efficient support to people when they are feeling stuck? Are you looking to learn a skill the provides results and transforms people’s lives? Are you looking to grow your impact as an expert in your field? If this is you, I look forward to working with you and watching you transform into a certified Getting Unstuck coach! The doors to the next training are now open! Contact me asap to secure your spot. As always, I look forward to getting ...
118: Consider The Unstuck Method
July 31, 2019 19:28 - 17 minutes - 23.7 MBI went away last weekend to Turks and Caicos, a remote island in the Caribbean Sea. It was a retreat for entrepreneurs, but it wasn't quite a business retreat. It was more like an unconference or an unretreat. Tune in not only to hear more about that event and what took place, but about one of the greatest unstuck moments in the history of me doing this work. It's pretty big, my friends, as I was stuck on this thing for 3 full years! I'd love to know your thoughts once you tune in....
117: Consider They Weren't At Their Best
July 30, 2019 06:00 - 10 minutes - 15.1 MBHave you ever gotten stuck on someone else? Maybe something they did or didn't do? Maybe something they said or didn't say? Maybe because they acted in a way you didn't expect? Tune into this week's podcast episode and hear how podcast listener, Neisha, got unstuck by consider "they weren't their best." And how you can, too! As always, I look forward to getting unstuck with you, Shira Here are 5 simple ways you can get unstuck with me: 1. Inspiration is motivating! Subscrib...
116: Consider Doing the Right Thing
July 22, 2019 01:44 - 19 minutes - 28 MBI recently composed a song that I sing each night to my son before he goes to sleep. I wanted to be able to sing it to him while on my visit to the States, but I didn't bring my guitar with me. So, I borrowed a guitar from a friend. Soon after picking up the guitar, I noticed a problem with one of the strings – I wasn’t sure if I damaged the guitar when I tried to tune it or if the guitar was given to me damaged. Tune in to hear how I got unstuck by considering doing the right thing...
115: Consider the Opposite of What Others Say
July 16, 2019 08:00 - 11 minutes - 16.6 MBOver the past 5 years, when I have come in for a family visit, three family members have passed away. I was able to attend each of the funerals and periods of mourning not because I flew in from outside the country, but because I happened to have been visiting at the time of their deaths. At the most recent funeral, just a few days ago, I heard people making comments about the connection between my arrival and the family members' deaths. In fact, one person even claimed that I was brin...
114: Consider Rewriting Your Story
July 09, 2019 08:00 - 10 minutes - 15.7 MBGetting unstuck is not about knowledge. I mean, it is and it isn't. The S.T.U.C.K. Method offers you a knowledge-based tool to help you go from "stuck" to "unstuck," but having a tool just isn't enough. The change we want to create in our lives requires implementation of the tool and then, of course, practice. And the more you practice, the more efficient (and the quicker you can become) at getting unstuck. Tune in to this week's story to hear how my son got himself unstuck pretty ...
113: Consider Making a Decision
July 01, 2019 07:58 - 12 minutes - 19.1 MBHave you ever felt like you were looping inside a story? As if the story were being played over and over and over again in your mind, but there was no end in sight? This happened to me recently when I started thinking about whether to stop coloring my hair or not. Yes, I know... this is not a really big important "stuck" spot. But, that's ok. Our stuck spots can range from everyday stumbles to big, complex issues. And this week, my story for you is one of the everyday stumbles k...
112: Consider Your Purpose
June 23, 2019 19:03 - 19 minutes - 27.4 MBDo you ever feel like you need to give someone advice? Do you ever feel like you must share your opinion? Do you ever feel like if you don't say what's on your mind you're doing the wrong thing? Tune in to this week's story where I share with you how I got stuck on desire to share some things with my kids' baseball coach, and how I got unstuck when I considered what my true purpose was. Where in your life can you consider taking a stop before sharing your opinion? Where can you consi...
111 Consider They Are Your Teacher
June 18, 2019 09:18 - 37 minutes - 54 MBWho in this world would you say triggers you the most? Maybe your spouse? A child? A parent? An in-law? A friend? What if I were to tell you that the person who triggers you most may be the greatest teacher you will ever have in your life? I know, it's a hard consideration to swallow. But, I firmly believe it's true. Tune in to this week's episode where I respond to a listener's questions via another recent stuck story. I'm confident this episode is going to resonate with y...
110: Consider Honesty with Yourself
June 10, 2019 15:14 - 12 minutes - 18.1 MBWhen I find myself in a stuck spot, I believe in that moment that I'm 100% right. I'm confident there's no other way of looking at the situation. I'm certain there's no two ways about it. I was inspired by the Getting Unstuck podcast listener, Leona, who shared her getting unstuck story this week and exemplified the importance of being honest with oneself when uncovering thoughts to your story. Tune in to Leona's story and and see how considering being honest with her thoughts led he...
109: Consider Waiting
June 03, 2019 15:28 - 12 minutes - 17.7 MBWhen presented with a stimulus, the natural human tendency is to respond automatically. The problem is, more often than out, our automatic reactions aren't the most beneficial ways to respond to things - and then we end up reacting in ways we only later regret. In this week's podcast, I share with you a story from my book, Getting Unstuck, illustrating the value of considering to wait before responding to a difficult situation. Where in your life could you benefit from waiting before r...
108: Interview with Netta Cohen
May 26, 2019 10:27 - 36 minutes - 51 MBThis week I have a treat for you. In this special episode, I interview someone near and dear to my heart, Netta Cohen, my life coach. With 40+ years in the coaching world, Netta recently completed the STUCK coaching training program. In this interview we spoke both about the training and about her focus as a life coach and transformational facilitator. Netta is a retired mental health program director who now uses powerful, intuitive processes to coach clients into clarity of mind, bod...
107: Consider Another Way
May 19, 2019 11:34 - 19 minutes - 28.7 MB"Throw me a pitch," my husband said. He didn't like my response when I said, "No." He didn't understand why throwing him a pitch was problematic and I didn't understand how he had the audacity to intrude in the middle of a game I was running for the children in my community. He was stuck. I was stuck. And then we both got stuck on one another. Not a pretty picture. Tune in to today's episode to hear how I considered, "there's another way" not only to get myself unstuck, but to ...
106: The Getting Unstuck and Living Deliberately Journey
May 14, 2019 08:48 - 18 minutes - 25.9 MBListening to this podcast is one thing. But, taking action is another thing entirely. You can get inspired, but then do nothing about it, right? And that is not going to bring any changes to your life. By default, if you don’t live a deliberate life, you’re going to live the same life you’re leading now. That is, if you want to lose weight or you want to improve a relationship or you want to finish a project – it’s not going to happen just by thinking about it. It takes a plan and it...
105: {On-line coaching} with Jerry
May 06, 2019 06:51 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MBIn this week's episode I share with you a mini getting unstuck coaching session with Jerry, a married woman from the U.K. with two older kids has gone through stage 4 ovarian cancer now twice. Consider if you can see yourself in her story in any way. Do you have any fears in your life? How are those fears affecting you? What can you consider? The doors to The Journey membership are now open and won't open again until 2020. If you are interested to join, contact me before the spots run ou...
104 Your Stories (Pam, Lisa, and Matt)
April 28, 2019 13:13 - 16 minutes - 25.7 MBThis week, I am delighted to share with you 3 stories that came from listeners of the Getting Unstuck podcast. What I love about these stories is that each one is different from the next, and yet I bet you'll be able to see yourself in each of them. One story relates to getting stuck with the person sharing the story. One story relates to getting unstuck with elderly parents. And the last story relates to getting unstuck with visitors. Each story is powerful and inspiring. I hope...
103 Consider effort over results
April 21, 2019 15:37 - 18 minutes - 26.7 MBWhere in your life are you looking to create something new? Where in your life do you want to try something new? Where in your life do you want to make a change? Where are you stuck in taking action? And what is causing you to stay stuck? Tune in to this week's story to hear about how I consider effort over results and how that consideration is the key to the success in my life and in my business. And consider where, in your life, you can consider the same. Subscribe to the Gett...
102: Consider writing yourself a letter
April 13, 2019 21:13 - 19 minutes - 28.9 MBHave you ever felt not 100% complete with how you're showing up in the world? Have you ever felt not 100% happy with how you behaved in a particular situation? Have you ever felt not 100% thrilled with your reaction towards something? Tune in to this week's episode to hear how I considered writing myself a letter - to confront myself and hold me accountable for my actions and how I challenge you to do the same. As always, I look forward to getting unstuck with you. Shira Subscribe...
101: Consider a more beneficial response
April 07, 2019 15:52 - 26 minutes - 38.6 MB"Do you know the name of the political party you are voting for?" my husband asked me. It was a simple question. But, I forgot. I mean, I knew at one point the name of the party I was planning to vote. But, in that moment, it slipped my mind. There are 15 different political parties in the running to be a part of the new coalition government in Israel. And I was planning to vote for one of the newer, minor parties. But, I forgot the name. And I got hurt by my husband's qu...
100: An Interview with John Eichenberger, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified STUCK Coach
April 01, 2019 13:45 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MBI am thrilled to announce the beginning of season 2 of the Getting Unstuck podcast! In this new season, I will be adding some new features: Interviews of certified STUCK coaches Recorded live Getting Unstuck coaching, and Sharing more of your getting unstuck stories. I can't wait to jump right into this new season! In today's episode, I interview my first guest, John Eichenberger, Licensed Mental Health counselor, Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse counselor, and certified ST...
099 Consider the Other's Side
March 25, 2019 16:32 - 24 minutes - 34.6 MBTake a moment to recall a recent stuck spot you were in with: a spouse a child a friend an in-law a co-worker a neighbor or someone else When you look back, see if you recall having considered "the other." In other words, did you consider their perspective, their opinion, their suffering, their pain, their side of the story? So often when we get stuck, we only think about our side (which is how we get and stay stuck in the first place.) Considering the other perspective c...
098: Consider Allowing DESIRE to run through you
March 18, 2019 11:59 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBDesire is the 2nd top emotion (next to fear) that we experience most when we get stuck (in my opinion). What do people usually do with desire (as we do with our other emotions)? We either resist feeling it or we act on it. More often than not, we act on it. Just like an urge. Desire to scream at someone. Desire to talk about someone in a bad way. Desire for an apology. Desire for someone to behave a certain way. Desire for acknowledgment. Desire for perfection. The list...
097: Consider Allowing FEAR to Run Through You
March 10, 2019 13:00 - 22 minutes - 32.9 MBOne of the most common emotions humans feel is fear. Fear we will say the wrong thing and insult someone. Fear of hurting someone if you try to get too close. Fear of being misunderstood. Fear of losing someone. Fear of getting hurt. Fear of never being loved again. Fear of public speaking. Fear of not fulfilling your life's purpose. What is your biggest daily fear? Tune in to this week's podcast to hear about my "stuck on fear" story. It's probably not you'll expect, but...
096: Consider Meditation is your Medication
March 04, 2019 13:00 - 22 minutes - 32.7 MBI was feeling "off" for a couple of months and couldn't quite get unstuck from it. Until I met with my coach, who suggested I consider "grounding myself." She hit the nail on the head. I didn't realize the implications of taking some time away from my regular morning yoga practice. It apparently hit me hard, but once I brought that back into my life, I got myself back on track pretty quickly. Do you have a meditation practice? Can you consider, "meditation is your medication"? ...
095: Consider Loving Them As They Are
February 25, 2019 08:08 - 18 minutes - 28.7 MBSometimes people grow apart. And that can certainly be difficult. You may get stuck on sadness, uncertainty, and disappointment. And still, you can consider loving that person no matter what. Tune in to hear more about a "growing apart" story that I recently went through. And if you are in a similar boat, perhaps you may consider "loving them as they are" to get yourself unstuck, too. As always, I look forward to getting unstuck with you. Shira Subscribe to the Getting Unstuc...
094: Consider they didn't mean to hurt you
February 19, 2019 10:05 - 22 minutes - 33 MB"Who would like to get together to celebrate the February birthdays?" I wrote in a Whatsapp message to my husband's family. I've taken upon myself the job to organize the family to get together on a regular basis for holidays and birthdays. I sent out that specific message having in mind my son who was turning 7 at the time and honoring his wish to celebrate with the family. I really didn't expect anything other than, "Yes, let us know when and we'll be there!" So you can imagine ho...
093 Consider Respect
February 12, 2019 13:25 - 22 minutes - 33.1 MBHow would you react if you were running late to get to the hospital to take your son for surgery and you get pulled over by the cops for speeding? Well, you don't get pulled, the person driving the car gets pulled over. And that person is your husband. How would you react? If this incident would have happened 5 years ago, I would have reacted in an entirely different way than I actually did. Rather than scream, yell, and blame, I responded with control. I got myself unstuck when ...
092: Consider You Don't Need to Know Everything
February 03, 2019 12:19 - 15 minutes - 23.5 MBA listener of The Getting Unstuck Podcast shares a story with us this week. The lesson I gleaned from her (very funny!!) story is that we can all consider we don't need to know everything. "Stuck on desire" is a place we all find ourselves stuck on at one point or another. And yet, arriving to the answer of what we "needed" doesn't always bring us ever-lasting happiness. In fact, if anything, it can reinforce our "stuck on desire" for other things, which can then, in turn, keep us from...
091: Consider How Lucky You Are
January 28, 2019 13:55 - 18 minutes - 28.3 MBDo you ever commit to something and then something ruins it? Tune into this week's episode where I share about how committing to creating stillness in the morning didn't happen exactly the way I wanted. Get ready to laugh. I got myself unstuck by considering how lucky I am, even though the situation wasn't perfect. Take a moment and look at your life: Where in your life can you consider how lucky you are, despite the fact that it may not be going exactly the way you would want? Su...
090 Consider It's time to let go
January 22, 2019 10:11 - 11 minutes - 17.5 MBOn this week's podcast, a listener (Ronitte from Canada) shares her process of getting unstuck by considering "it's time to let go." Have you ever gotten stuck on a physical object before? Maybe a piece of clothing that no longer fits? A piece of jewelry that got lost? A sentimental something that broke? Nothing lasts forever and yet we hold onto things as if by doing so, it's the only way for us to have happiness in our lives. Can you consider, perhaps, it's time to let go - and...
089 Consider You Can Do It
January 14, 2019 10:10 - 18 minutes - 28.4 MBDo you ever feel like you are being bombarded by stuck spots? It could happen over a short period of time (like a day) or a long period of time (like an entire year). Either way, have you ever felt that no matter where you turn, a stuck spot is arising within you? This happened to me while participating on a recent retreat. In this week's episode, I share with you a slew of stuck spots, ranging from funny to serious, and how I got unstuck from each one of them. The purpose of this ...
088: Consider Your Roots
January 06, 2019 16:28 - 24 minutes - 36 MBI had the distinct honor of attending a retreat recently. The teachings of this retreat were so powerful that it nearly led me down a path to abdicating my own religion. I got stuck on excitement and joy because this teacher saw "the light", but I got myself unstuck when I considered my own roots. Tune in to hear more. Subscribe to the Getting Unstuck podcast. Leaving me a review automatically enters you into the monthly giveaway! Join my free community for daily tips, challenges,...
087: Consider Decluttering with Rebekah Saltzman
December 31, 2018 08:19 - 48 minutes - 67.3 MBGetting unstuck is like a decluttering of the mind. All the thoughts, emotions, stories, dramas, and memories are taking up space in your space in your head. Space that could otherwise be used for productivity, creativity, or even love. Last week, I was interviewed on the "Journey to Organization" podcast with personal organizer, Rebekah Saltzman. You will hear that conversation on today's episode. Enjoy. Subscribe to the Getting Unstuck podcast. Leaving me a review automaticall...
086: Consider They Have Every Right
December 23, 2018 20:35 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MBHave you ever gotten upset with someone about an opinion they voiced? Have you ever gotten upset with someone who succeeded in persuading someone else? That happened to me just a couple of days ago. I got really upset with someone - and funny enough, I am not even sure who that "someone" was. All I know is the repercussions it had on my friend who was the recipient of the "opinion." But, I got myself unstuck when I considered that "someone" had every right to voice her opinion. A...
085: Consider Not Judging Others
December 17, 2018 17:17 - 13 minutes - 21.2 MBWe are not God. Although, often times we act as if we are. It's not on purpose - it's just the way our minds naturally work. We judge as if we know how the world should be. And how people in our lives should be acting (or not acting). I got stuck the other day judging my husband. Although, he never found out because I got myself unstuck before I found myself blurting comments that I would otherwise later regret. I'm sure you'll be able to find yourself in this week's story. ...
(Bonus) The Consideration Cards
December 11, 2018 07:01 - 10 minutes - 15.7 MBWoo-hoo! The Consideration Cards are HERE! And they're now available on my website! Tune in to hear all about them. Or, click here to go directly to the sales page and order right away! I already have my deck! I can't wait for you to get yours! Give yourself this gift. And consider gifting a deck to someone you love. Thank you. Shira www.shiragura.com/considerationcards Subscribe to the Getting Unstuck podcast. Leaving me a review automatically enters you into the mont...
084: 2018 - Year in Review
December 03, 2018 18:41 - 30 minutes - 42.8 MBDo you have a yearly tradition of doing a "year in review"? 2018 is coming to an end. What did you accomplish this past year? What did you create? What did you maintain? Where did you grow? How much have you loved? Where did you forgive? Where would you like to improve? Join me on this episode as I reflect on 2018 and share with you my goals for 2019. I invite you to join me in this tradition. *Interested in "The Journey"? Learn more here: The Journey And here's a po...
083 Consider It's in the Past
November 26, 2018 11:00 - 33 minutes - 49.1 MBWhile driving a car a couple of months ago, a kid accidentally ran into me. Which led me to a state of shock, terror, and disbelief. Nights following the incident, I couldn't sleep because my mind kept racing between flashbacks and nightmares of "What ifs?" Getting unstuck was not easy. I reached out to one of my coaches for considerations. Tune in to hear how I considered "It's in the past" to get myself unstuck. And how you can consider "It's in the past" to get yourself unstuc...
082 Consider It's NOT Your Business
November 19, 2018 08:04 - 19 minutes - 27.8 MBI wrote a really pleasant text message. At least I thought I did. Her response? "No. We're good. We don't need to join the carpool. Our kid just finds a ride home each time by himself." Huh? Was this parent serious? Her kid finds a ride home each time? Does she not realize WHO is taking her child home?? Tune in to this week's to hear how I got myself unstuck from complete disappointment and frustration by considering it's none of my business. Subscribe to the Getting Unstuck p...
081: Consider Change is Possible
November 12, 2018 11:18 - 19 minutes - 29.7 MB"I think you should paint your office Sunset Rouge," my friend suggested. And I listened to him. And within a day, my entire office turned PINK! And, yes, as you can imagine, I got stuck! It was my friend who helped me realize I could consider "change is possible." And with an open mind, I made the necessary changes to make my office become the office I could embrace with love. Watch the live FB video by clicking here. Can you consider, "change is possible" today to help you ge...