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18. Finding Your Inner Genius

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

10: Regret is a Feeling

If you've ever felt regret, it doesn't feel that great. It can make you feel like a total failure. If you want to find a new way to deal with decisions so that you make regret an obsolete feeling, you're going to want to check out this podcast. 

9. How to Actually Write a Goal

Does writing and keeping a goal feel as clear as mud to you? Maybe you're frustrated by trying and never really being able to figure out a goal that really works for you and your body. Today we get crystal clear on how to write a goal that aligns with both your body and intuition.  Learn how to set yourself up for success right here.

8. How to Love Your Future Self

Ever wish you had a crystal ball to see into the future? Even if it were just for a tiny glimpse? I teach you actionable ways to create just that, while getting to know and understand yourself in a deeper, more nourishing and connected way. Ready to meet your future self? Let's start today. Connect at www.shelbykhansen.com or follow on IG @shelbycreates.a.beautiful.life

7. Indecision and Goal Cultivation

Ever find yourself wanting to change just about everything in your life but being way too overwhelmed to even know where to start? If that's you, this episode is a perfect way to get you into the right mindset as you learn all the components that teach you how to actually reach your goal. Ready to change everything by changing just one thing? You're going to love this. Check out the show notes here: www.shelbykhansen.com

6. How to Get Good at Failing

5. The One About Failure

What's the big deal about failing? And why do we call ourselves failures if we do it? In this week's episode, we dive into all the reasons why we're scared of failing and what that actually means about us. Learning the skill of failing is what will keep you focused on your goals and actually reaching them without trash-talking yourself the whole way there. 

4. Making Friends with Negative Emotions

In this episode, we explore what it's like to begin living inside your body instead of only in your head. It all starts with being willing to experience any emotion- especially the negative ones. As you befriend each negative emotion, you'll begin to experience the gift that each of these gives to you. So let's getting feeling bad together today. 

3. Let's Talk Circumstance

In this episode, we chat about the difference between facts and opinions (the circumstance and thoughts) and what results they are giving us. Ever wonder why you feel the way you do? Ever feel like you have to change all the situations around you in order to feel better? In this episode, we learn that you have the power within to feel better now. 

2. My Favorite Coaching Tool- The Model

Our brains can be so messy sometimes. I love giving my clients a foolproof way to understand their thoughts and beliefs and what is creating for them in their lives. When you can fully understand the concepts of the CTFAR model, you can truly solve any problem. 

1. Where I Found My First Life Coaches

Hi this is Shelby Hansen and this is Episode 1:  and I'm so excited to share this podcast with you. Today I'm going to talk to you about the things and people who have helped me as I have gone through being diagnosed with a chronic illness. In the spring of 2015 I was diagnosed with stage 4 chronic kidney disease. I was nearly given a blood transfusion on the spot because I was so sick. This diagnosis came  very suddenly and unexpectedly in the middle of, what I thought, was a very normal m...

0. Podcast Trailer

Shelby Hansen is a life coach for people who have gone through incredible health challenges. On this podcast, she teaches you how to move forward from difficulty and disappointment and find the joy and abundance as you take charge of creating your own beautiful life. 

12. Advocate Like a Mother

As a parent, you are the person that knows your child best. There are tons of professionals out there to help you, but you will quickly learn that it is up to you to keep all of your child’s services straight. It is important to make good use out of all the services available to you, such as a caseworker or social worker. However, you are the only one that will advocate completely for your child.  In order to help your child reach their goals, here are some specific steps that you can take....

11. Grace for Grieving

 I’ve been obsessed with having a garden, no matter how small, since we first got married. I think there’s something that I really love about tending carefully to something, watching it grow, and sharing the magic with my kids. We recently had to pull the garden out because it’s gotten cold, but I had fun pickling the rest of the green tomatoes and roasting the tomatillos for chicken tortilla soup.  Today’s podcast is also going to focus on growth. And it’s a growth that is sometimes hard t...

10. Grateful for Speech

In the last episode, we were talking together about developing a positive mindset. I know I mentioned Dr. Seligman, and I’m going to again. He’s known as the father of positive psychology and he’s done extensive research on the nature of happiness and well-being. I personally think that we overlook how to help people, and especially moms develop better senses of well-being. We are used to taking care of everyone and making sure everyone is secure and happy. But it’s really hard to do that if...

9. Grit and Growth Mindset for Speech

Getting a diagnosis of a communication disorder is not for the faint of heart. No one knows how long this road will last. No one can tell you how everything will go. What I do know is that specific, sustained effort on you and your child’s part is what will make all the difference. In the psychology world, this phenomenon is known as “grit”. Grit is defined as perseverance and passion toward long-term goals. In order to help your child succeed in their speech therapy journey, you are going t...

8. Read Like an SLP

Every wonder how SLPs read to their clients and their own children? Here are some of my favorite tips for reading with your child. I give you practical ways to see new words and ways to help your child learn more about the world around them. 

7. Talking Today Part 3: Intention, Imitation, and Questions

I’ve been talking to a lot of military moms with late talkers and I’ve found that, while moving is a stressful time for anyone, it’s especially more so for you friends. Not only do you have all the items you need to complete to get your orders and your movers scheduled, your housing set up and your pack-out planned, but you’ve got EFMP (exceptional family member program) hoops to jump through. Add in the months it can sometimes take to get in with a new primary care doctor for your tricare r...

6: Talking Today Part 2: Serve and Return

In this episode, we dive into important ways to help your child talk today. As the second part of my 3-part series, I'm teaching how to create a conversation your child wants to be a part of that can also help them learn new words.  I wanted to start off today’s podcast with a quote from Carolina King of MamaInstincts.com. She says, “If your child feels loved, they feel safe. If your child feels loved, they can open up to you. If your child feels loved, they will be courageous in life becau...

5. Talking Today Part 1: Joint Attention

This is the first episode to introduce these topics in your language toolbox. The first tool I’m going to introduce is called Joint Attention.  In order for a child to communicate, they need to have some foundation skills mastered. These foundational skills are what allow a child to have what I like to call an engaged interaction. An engaged interaction is when a child is participating back and forth, like when you toss a ball back and forth to a friend. In conversation, each person takes tu...

5. Engaged Interaction Part 1: Joint Attention

This is the first episode to introduce these topics in your language toolbox. The first tool I’m going to introduce is called Joint Attention.  In order for a child to communicate, they need to have some foundation skills mastered. These foundational skills are what allow a child to have what I like to call an engaged interaction. An engaged interaction is when a child is participating back and forth, like when you toss a ball back and forth to a friend. In conversation, each person takes tu...

4. Let's Play Outside

Before it gets too cold outside, here are some ideas of fun things to do outside with the kids before the winter hits.  

3. Waiting!

Waiting can feel like punishment, even torture.    I'm a pretty firm believer that our thoughts and our feelings are closely intertwined. In fact, I think that our thoughts create our feelings. Sometimes you may not even be aware of what you're thinking but you sure know how you're feeling. And if you're anything like me, these kinds of situations I mentioned make me feel very impatient. Some of the reasons are that I think “this is going to last forever” or “this thing is never going to e...

2. Normal Communication and Warning Signs

In this episode, we dive into what typical communication development looks like and what the warning signs are for young children. 

01. Welcome to the Podcast!

Find out what we'll be talking about on the podcast. I focus on mothers, especially military moms, who are constantly in transition and have to make lots of decisions about how to help their child learn, grow, and develop. We'll talk about ways moms can help encourage communication in their toddlers and how to take care of themselves along the way.

1. Welcome to the Podcast!

Find out what we'll be talking about on the podcast. I focus on mothers, especially military moms, who are constantly in transition and have to make lots of decisions about how to help their child learn, grow, and develop. We'll talk about ways moms can help encourage communication in their toddlers and how to take care of themselves along the way.

Military Mama: Looking for Words

This podcast is the go-to resource for military mamas looking to learn more about helping their toddlers learn to talk and feel supported all along the way.