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Get Your Energy Back

126 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratings

Welcome to The Get Your Energy Back Podcast, where we dive deep into topics that can help you boost your energy levels and live a more vibrant life. I’m your host, Shelby Hansen. As a life coach, invisible illness warrior, and kidney transplant recipient, I’ve navigated the waters of chronic fatigue for nearly a decade and can help you feel more energized and alive than ever before!This show explores how different nervous system states can impact your life and how you can harness this knowledge to improve your well-being.Do you feel like you're constantly stuck in fight or flight mode, overwhelmed by stress and anxiety? Are you feeling constantly drained and exhausted, struggling to get through the day? Or maybe you find yourself feeling stuck, lacking motivation and struggling to take action towards your goals. This podcast is here to help you understand the different nervous system states and how they affect you on a daily basis.Join me as I discuss strategies to regulate your nervous system, manage stress and anxiety, and cultivate a sense of calm and ease in your life. Whether you're looking to overcome limiting beliefs, improve your relationships, gain a better understanding of the factors that affect your energy levels, or simply find more joy and fulfillment in your life, The Get Your Energy Back Podcast is the perfect place to start. So sit back, relax, and join me on this journey toward a more energized, balanced, and fulfilling life.

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58. Why does it have to be so hard?

January 17, 2023 22:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB

If you've ever been stuck in a funk, you'll know what I'm talking about. There are times when life just feels so overwhelming and so hard. In this episode, I give you three reasons why it might be feeling so hard and three solutions to help you out. If you're feeling stuck, but really want to move forward, book a call with me to help figure out what's going on for you. And if you're wanting to join the Self-care Society, click here to sign up. www.shelbykhansen.com @shelbycreates.a.beautif...

57. I'm Stuck Overthinking

January 10, 2023 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MB

Do you find yourself overthinking a lot? Feeling worried about being worried? This episode is just what you need to find out what is causing this cycle and how to put an end to it. If your overthinking is causing you to feel exhausted, frustrated, or depleted, I invite you to join the Energy Creation Class on Monday at 8:30am PT/11:30am ET. You'll create intention and fresh energy for going into your new week. Sign up here. www.shelbykhansen.com Instagram

56. Thriving with Chronic Anxiety and Depression

January 03, 2023 17:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MB

Don't miss this interview with amazing guest Aida Mosier. Aida is a life coach for bicultural marriages (she is a Mexican married to an American). For many years Aida struggled with chronic anxiety and depression. Due to cultural beliefs, she was untreated for many years. She takes us on her journey of finding healing while also helping to heal others along the way. You're in for a treat with this interview. You can find Aida on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/aidamosiercoaching/ ...

55. Losing 50 Pounds in 50 Week with Sara Lillywhite

December 13, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

This week's episode includes a special guest, Sara Lillywhite, who is a life and weight loss coach. Sara, a mom to 6, shares her story of debilitating post-partum depression, finding healing, and creating fun and easy ways to lose weight for good. Sara shares some of the health struggles that led her to prioritize her weight loss and let go of old patterns that were keeping her stuck. Sara is a true example of loving your life and wanting to continue to grow emotionally and physically. Enjoy...

54. How to Do It Scared...

December 06, 2022 20:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MB

What have you created in this year of 2022? If I asked you right now, you probably wouldn't really have much to say. Because this is not how people usually speak to each other. But not here! Here we talk all about dreams and intentions. In this episode, I share all the secrets for getting your brain and your body on board to create the results you've been looking for all along. Fear is not a reason to stop...and I'm going to tell you exactly why so that you can breeze into this New Year wi...

53. Your Relationship with Your Diagnosis

November 29, 2022 17:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB

Did you know that you have a relationship with your diagnosis? In this episode, I cover how I talk about diagnosis and symptoms with my clients. (I know there are many of you out there with no diagnosis, but just a collection of symptoms--this one is for you too!) You don't have to go through this alone. Don't forget you can sign up for your free 30-minute "Double Your Energy This Week" call this week, where I teach you exactly what helped me to get my energy back after organ failure and a...

52. How to get a lot done...even if you don't have a ton of energy

November 22, 2022 05:00 - 8 minutes - 6.18 MB

In this episode,  I share three of my secret weapons in getting a lot done in the week, even if you don't have a lot of energy. When you plan your week on purpose, with purpose, you're able to go all-in on what really matters and gently release the things that don't. If you want practical ways for how to implement this into your everyday schedule, join my free "Creating Clarity Class" on Monday mornings at 8:30am PT/11:30am ET. Schedule your "Double Your Energy" call here

51. Why You Feel Resentful...And How to Stop

November 19, 2022 23:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

Holidays are here, friends. And if you've got some unresolved issues with family members, it can be a really challenging time of year. You may be dreading what's coming up. (And you maybe not even looking forward to the holidays.) If you check in, it might just be coming from resentment of all the things you have to do and who you have to be this holiday season. So take a listen and see if you can't get some peace from the drama of the holidays (and any time. of life). www.shelbykhansen.c...

50. How to Finish Strong in 2022

November 07, 2022 18:00 - 12 minutes - 8.86 MB

In this episode, I share my favorite tips for growth and expansion that feel easy and attainable. You'll learn why the last 2 months are so critical to your success and how to make your success inevitable.  Join me for my *free* weekly Creating Clarity Calls here: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6341e03812fa5e426dd83ff0 Or get your free "Double Your Energy This Week" planning session with me here:  https://calendly.com/shelbykhansen/45min

49. When You Feel Powerless

November 01, 2022 18:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

If you've ever wondered what to do when things aren't going your way, people aren't being who you want them to be, and you find yourself so frustrated, check out this video. You'll be glad you did.  https://shelbykhansen.com/links Schedule your free "Double Your Energy" this week call here: https://calendly.com/shelbykhansen/45min

48. The Easiest Way to Get More Energy

October 27, 2022 15:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB

Feel like you could use some more energy today? I share my secrets to generating energy in some ways that might just surprise you.  “Of all the virtues we can learn no trait is more useful, more essential for survival, and more likely to improve the quality of life than the ability to transform adversity into an enjoyable challenge.” ― Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Flow: The Classic Work On How To Achieve Happiness: The Psychology of Happiness Get your free 30-minute energy plan to double your...

47. My #1 Time & Energy Saver

October 17, 2022 20:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

Either you run the day or the day will run you. -Jon Rohn Have you ever heard this before? But how exactly do you do this and why do you want to? I explore this and more as I share with you my secrets for managing my energy while being a military spouse, wife of 4, small business owner, and kidney transplant recipient. Schedule your *free* 30-minute Double Your Energy call with me here Or get my *free* Organize Your Schedule mini-course here.

46. Allowing Joy into Your Life with Lisa Jimenez

October 11, 2022 21:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MB

Join me in the conversation with Lisa Jimenez as she gives her perspective of how to allow joy into your life no matter the circumstances. Lisa is the owner and founder of the She Is Me Conference, which is happening Live on Wednesday, October 12-Saturday October 15, 2022. You can get your tickets here: https://sheismeconference.com/ I'll be speaking Live at the She Is Me Conference at 6 pm PT/9 pm ET on Saturday, October 15th. Be sure to grab your ticket so you can watch it Live.

45. Why Am I Exhausted All The Time?

October 06, 2022 21:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB

Are you a mom who's constantly feeling exhausted? Especially if you have a chronic illness or chronic fatigue. It's so hard to know what to do and how to be present for your family when your energy feels sucked away all the time. In this podcast, I help uncover some of the more unknown things that are completely sucking your energy. And I help you discover some surprisingly simple ways to begin to get that energy back. If you're ready to stop feeling exhausted all the time, this podcast i...

44. Feeling Bad About your body? Listen to this now.

September 27, 2022 21:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

Feeling negative about your body is the default. But what if it didn't have to be? In this episode, you'll learn tools for how to shift your perception of your body to one of self-love and compassion. I also share 7 thoughts that helped me to heal after my diagnosis of kidney failure. Check out your freebie here. www.shelbykhansen.com

43. 3 Simple Wellness Tools That Might Surprise You

September 21, 2022 16:00 - 14 minutes - 9.7 MB

In this episode, you'll learn about 3 simple tools I use to help my clients when they are feeling stuck in their lives. You'll find out how these simple shifts can create pretty impressive results that don't require you to rehaul your entire life. What you want is important, tapping into the things that you truly love will light you up, and the way you allow love to be your natural state can bring you back to calm and presence in the moment. Listen here to find out the 3 tools I'm sharing to...

42. Stuck in Perfectionism?

September 12, 2022 15:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MB

Have you ever tried out something new? You think it's a good idea, it doesn't work out at first, and then you think you're the worst? As fellow Life Coach Dara Tomasson, a weight loss coach for quilters, puts it, this is perfectionism in a nutshell. She shares her secrets to help you let go of perfectionism and start living a more aligned life.  Check out the Quiz Dara shares here: https://daratomasson.com/quiz/ To learn more about Dara, you can find her here: https://daratomasson.com/ ht...

41. Healing Neuroplastic Pain

September 06, 2022 10:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MB

Do you deal with chronic pain? Have you ever been told it might be mind/body syndrome or Neuroplastic? In this episode, I share insights from 3 incredible books that helped me to change the way I experience pain in my life. The three books are: The Body is Not An Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor, The Way Out by Alan Gordon,  and The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk. I credit my healing neuroplastic hip and ankle pain to the coaching I received from my mentor Betsy Jensen.  If you ar...

40. Transform Your Relationship with Your Body

August 31, 2022 00:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

5 healing practices to change how you relate to your body to create calm, peace, and groundedness in your everyday life. www.shelbykhansen.com

39. 5 Thoughts That Will Change Your Life

August 22, 2022 19:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

In 2017, I was introduced to these 5 thoughts that changed everything for me by my life coach-Jody Moore. I go into depth about the power of observing your beliefs and deciding what to believe on purpose. The way that you view your life has a direct correlation to the experience you will create for yourself. It's a powerful concept to decide what to believe on purpose. And it's even more fun to watch what you create with those beliefs. Listen in for more. www.shelbykhansen.com

38. How to Deal with Stress

August 15, 2022 21:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MB

It seems like everyone you're talking to around this time of year is dealing with a lot of stress. Transitions are hard, and the transition to fall, cooler weather, and school starting can feel a little overwhelming. It's fascinating that recent research reveals that the belief of stress being bad for you actually makes it come true. While the opposite is also true. Believing that stress is actually good and healthy for you can impact your health in unexpectedly positive ways. Take a listen ...

37. Generating Your Emotional State

July 29, 2022 04:00 - 10 minutes - 7.05 MB

Do you know how important your state of mind is? And how much control you really have over it? In this episode I share the importance of giving your brain a direction to go that will help generate your state. You have so much more influence over your state of mind than you realize. And it gets really fun when you learn just how to harness this power. www.shelbykhansen.com

36. Grieving the Life You Had Anticipated

July 19, 2022 22:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB

Grieving the Life You Had Anticipated. @tayloringgratitude and I discuss what it’s like to go through diagnosis, dialysis, transplant, and rejection fears. It’s safe to allow any and all emotions that you experience. We talk about the anger, frustration, and sadness associated with grief and how to navigate challenging times. Check out more info at www.shelbykhansen.com

35. Living Into Your Purpose with Quin Taylor

June 28, 2022 09:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

Ever feel alone in your CKD journey? You're going to love this special series "Thriving with CKD" with fellow transplant recipient and patient advocate Quin Taylor. Check out @tayloringgratitude and me chatting all about our experience with kidney disease, transplant, and living into your purpose. Quinn shares how important it is to be able to advocate for yourself to health professionals, create a gratitude practice, and let go of how you think your life is supposed to go. She shares ho...

34. The Nervous System in Action

June 21, 2022 09:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

You've heard of the "fight or flight response", but what else do you know about your nervous system? Did you know that this response is related to your nervous system? When your body activated in the sympathetic nervous system over time, it can have a harsh impact on your physical and emotional health. In this episode, I'll give you an intro on how to understand your body just a little bit better. Because when you can access the calm state--the parasympathetic state--things start to flow and...

33. Faith in Hope

June 14, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MB

This week's episode features a special guest kidney AND pancreas transplant recipient, Mary McCorvey. I met Mary on a FB group when she had just completed a 5k around the time I was doing my first triathlon since my transplant. Mary shares her journey and what has helped her the very most in dealing with her health challenges as a young woman and successful adult. I know you'll find her as delightful and engaging as I have. Take a listen and learn from someone who's really been there on what...

33. Faith in Healing

June 14, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MB

This week's episode features a special guest kidney AND pancreas transplant recipient, Mary McCorvey. I met Mary on a FB group when she had just completed a 5k around the time I was doing my first triathlon since my transplant. Mary shares her journey and what has helped her the very most in dealing with her health challenges as a young woman and successful adult. I know you'll find her as delightful and engaging as I have. Take a listen and learn from someone who's really been there on what...

32. How to Have Hope

June 06, 2022 13:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MB

It's easy to feel very powerless in your life. It's also easy to feel stuck and that what you do doesn't matter or doesn't make a difference. In this episode, I talk about some concepts from shame researcher Brene Brown and her book "The Gifts of Imperfection" to help guide you into feeling hope again. While hope is an emotion, Brene also sees hope as a strategy. I love talking about these strategies and seeing the beauty that hope creates in people's lives. www.shelbykhansen.com

31. Indulging Vs. Allowing Emotions

May 24, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

What happens when you indulge in an emotion? You find yourself doing things you don’t want to be doing. You are out of alignment with where you really want to be. You find yourself binging Netflix, skipping the workout, canceling plans with friends, eating more than you’d planned, or overscheduling yourself and not giving yourself time to breathe. SO what is the solution? Allowing the emotion. I'm going to teach you exactly how to do that. Schedule a free call here to learn more. www.s...

30. Finding Courage & Self-compassion

May 17, 2022 10:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MB

In a world where you're taught to shove your feelings down and not be "so emotional", it can be hard to even know what you're feeling. You may have never asked yourself that question before. "What emotion am I experiencing?" In this episode, I share why it takes courage to show up for yourself emotionally and to be honest with how you are feeling. And I share how self-compassion helps you to move forward when you're feeling stuck. You don't have to be at the brink or at the end of your rope ...

29. What am I supposed to do with these Emotions?

May 10, 2022 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MB

It can feel so overwhelming when you're feeling out of sorts, but you just can't figure it out. This episode will give you the clarity you've been looking for. I share the 3 ways you may have been trying to stop feeling the way you do that hasn't been working for you. And I give you the special formula for understanding how to actually deal with emotions in a way that moves you forward instead of holding you back. Get ready to see just how good life can get when you start practicing loving w...

28. How to Rewrite Your Story

May 03, 2022 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

Check out this episode where I explore with you how to rewrite the painful stories of your past. I had an amazing coaching experience with Karen Warren last week that inspired this episode. She is incredible and helped me rewrite an old tired out story I've been telling for far too long.  Also, check out the work by Michelle Fournier too about partnering with what's possible.  I give you my very best questions for taking back the power to rewrite your stories and become the hero of your ver...

27. When Things Don't Go As Planned

April 25, 2022 19:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MB

In this episode, I explore what happens in your mind when things aren't going how you thought they would in your health journey. I explain why you feel the way you do and I talk about two important concepts-- the clean pain and the dirty pain about any difficult situation. I also talk about boundaries and why the way I talk about them might be a little different than you're used to. 

26. When You're Scared of Your Kidney Rejecting

April 21, 2022 19:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MB

In this episode, I share my best tips for dealing with being worried about your kidney transplant rejecting. I tell you about how I rewrote the narrative of parts of my health story and why you might want to consider doing the same too.

25. What I Learned at Mastermind

April 11, 2022 15:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MB

After 2 years of canceled Masterminds, I was able to attend my very first one put on by my coaching certification program, The Life Coach School. In this episode, I tell you the 4 biggest lessons that stuck out to me: not waiting until you "feel good" before you start taking massive action, why it's important to decide to be awesome right now, understanding that you are in charge of what feelings you're fueling your actions with, and that there's no off-ramp to the human experience. Join me ...

24. When You Feeling Scared

April 05, 2022 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MB

In this episode, we deep dive into why it's so scary to get your labs drawn and what can happen to your brain (and body) when it feels like lab results are taking too long to come back. If either of these cause you to feel some fear, you're going to want to check this episode out and let me know just how you deal with fear too. 

24. When You Are Feeling Scared

April 05, 2022 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MB

In this episode, we deep dive into why it's so scary to get your labs drawn and what can happen to your brain (and body) when it feels like lab results are taking too long to come back. If either of these cause you to feel some fear, you're going to want to check this episode out and let me know just how you deal with fear too. 

23. What You Focus on Grows

March 29, 2022 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

Ever wonder why when you see a new car you like out on the road that you start seeing it everywhere? In this episode, I explore the "Tetris Effect" from Shawn Achor's "The Happiness Advantage". I discuss how you can harness the powers of the Tetris Effect and selective attention to create more joy and beauty in your everyday life.

22. What to do When You Feel Discouraged

March 15, 2022 09:00 - 13 minutes - 9.19 MB

Ever find yourself feeling discouraged? I know I have. In this episode, we dive into exactly what you need to believe in order to move out of being discouraged and into creating the courage to move forward.

21. How to Loosen a Reaction

March 08, 2022 21:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MB

Ever have a reaction to something you did (or didn't do) and you just hated it? This podcast is for you. In this episode, I dissect exactly what perpetuates cycles in your life you can't stand and how you can break free from them. I help you take an intentional look at your past and create what you want to on purpose. 

20. Thriving with Kidney Disease

February 28, 2022 16:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MB

In this episode, I share how I distinguish between confidence and self-confidence. I also give you 10 practical tips I shared with the Nephrotic Syndrome Foundation on How To Thrive with Kidney Disease. These tips will help you understand just how much power you have in your life to create change and go after the things that are truly important to you. Can't wait to see you there.

19. Losing Weight with Love

February 17, 2022 21:00 - 12 minutes - 8.65 MB

Wanna lose some weight? We think that we've got to hate our bodies enough so that we'll actually do something about changing them. And I have found that this is the opposite of how sustainable weight loss actually occurs. It's not until you really decide to begin loving yourself on purpose with your imperfections at all, that real lasting change can occur. And, it can be fun too. 

18. Finding Your Inner Genius

February 07, 2022 18:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB

Our brains always want to solve a problem. They are designed that way. It’s to keep us safe and keep us thriving as a species. 4 ways I’ve found that brains try to solve problems- Inner critic, Inner Squirrel, Inner Napper, and Inner Genius. Join me on this episode as we explore different ways that our brain tries to help us solve the problems in our lives and exactly how we can tap into the Inner Genius that lives in us all.

17. There's Something Wrong with Me

February 01, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MB

We all feel it sometimes. That little whisper telling you that there's something wrong with you. It can really put you in a tailspin if you don't know what to do when it happens. This episode explores how to get out of a shame spiral and love yourself fully for who you are.

16. How to Stop Feeling Like a Burden

January 26, 2022 20:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

Chronic illness can feel like it’s ripping your identity apart. You can’t do the things you used to and you’re scared about the future. In the present, you might not be able to take care of yourself or the people you have stewardship over in the ways you’ve always been able to. When that happens, a lot of people tell me that they feel like a burden to the people around them.  But nothing could be further from the truth. In this podcast, we uncover the truth about "being a burden" and discus...

15. Why You Don't Feel Grateful

January 17, 2022 22:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

It can be so hard when everyone is telling you to feel grateful and you just don't. You'll want to check out this episode to feel why you might not be feeling grateful and what to do instead. Who knows, you might even find some gratitude anyway, but only if you want to. 

14. The Downside of Toxic Positivity

January 12, 2022 17:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB

In this episode, we talk about something many of us in the chronic illness community face- Toxic Positivity. There's the external things people tell us, like "Keep your chin up" or "Things aren't that bad", but there's also the unexamined internal toxic positivity we keep in ourselves. This kind causes emotional distress and creates immense internal suffering.  We discuss 3 ways to combat this internal dialogue and how to end the suffering caused by Toxic Positivity.

13. Why New Year's Resolutions Fail

January 03, 2022 22:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

It's a New Year.  New Year, New You, right?? Maybe. But if you aren't setting yourself up for success, then these things might just get in the way of you getting what you're really after. In this episode, I share some simple ways to understand the difference between a resolution and a goal. If you're wanting to make sure you get what you want this year, you're going to want to listen.  Feel free to shoot me your goals for the New Year at [email protected] and check out the Giveaway on in...

12. Your Relationship With Yourself

December 18, 2021 20:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MB

What does your relationship. with yourself look like? Are you thinking care of you?  In this episode we dive into why how you relate to yourself is so important.

11. What to Do When You're Going Through Something Hard

December 13, 2021 21:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

We've all been there. Going through some of our toughest challenges. They can be throughout any time of the year, but the endings can be the hardest. Here are some tangible ways to help you as you navigate life's challenges.