Pivotal Moments HQ
109 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -Pivotal Moments is a podcast sharing, exploring, and celebrating stories of change through mindset and wellness, and their impact on relationships - both to ourselves and others. We are all agents of change and we have the power to pivot at any point, at any time.
Hosts Siria Gutierrez and Melissa Robaina invite you to join them on their journey of wellness and mindset. Siria is a mental health advocate looking to give other tools to help them live a life of choice and abundance. Melissa is the COO of the Center for Appreciative Inquiry, which helps individuals, organizations, and communities worldwide with making organic, sustainable changes. Together, we host Pivotal Moments and invite you to join us on this journey of discovery. Remember - it’s never too late and you are right on time.
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3 tips to help balance the power dynamics in your relationships
September 13, 2022 21:02 - 31 minutes - 71.4 MBOn this episode, Melissa and Siria talk about power dynamics. You will learn about power dynamics and how fighting for power impacts your relationships. Love the show? Follow, rate & review us wherever you listen to your podcast! Join the Pivotal Moments HQ community today: Instagram Youtube Twitter Tiktok Website
What we have learned about podcasting (and friendship) over the last 2 years!
August 24, 2022 23:44 - 35 minutes - 80.2 MBThis is our special 2-year anniversary episode! On this special episode, Melissa and Siria share their top lessons from podcasting over the last two-years. This episode is full of tips and ancedotes for those who love the show and for those looking to take on a podcast project of their own. Love the show? Follow, rate & review us wherever you listen to your podcast! Join the Pivotal Moments HQ community today: Instagram Youtube Twitter Tiktok Website
Why it is important to continue to show up after the overturning of Roe v. Wade
July 26, 2022 09:00 - 25 minutes - 58.7 MBIt can be difficult to continue to show up when we are feeling attacked or disempowered. On this episode you will learn how to continue to live an empowered life and not get derailed by negative news. Siria and Melissa briefly discuss the overturning of Roe v. Wade, share how we have handled the influx of negative news, and provide you with tools and resources to help you make informed decisions to take action. Love the show? Follow, rate & review us wherever you listen to your podcast! ...
How social and emotional legacy building will make you a better human
June 21, 2022 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MBMelissa and Siria discuss the importance of legacy building. We cover emotional and social legacies and how long term thinking can help you live into your values on a daily basis. Siria shares how the book The Good Ancestor by Roman Krznaric impacted her recently in her thinking of legacy building. Love the show? Follow, rate & review us wherever you listen to your podcast! Join the Pivotal Moments HQ community today: Instagram Youtube Twitter Tiktok Website
It Didn't Start with You - Book Review
May 24, 2022 09:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBOn this episode, Siria and Melissa share their thoughts on "It DIdn’t Start With You" by Mark Wolynn. This book is about generational trauma and took each of them on a ride they were not expecting. While the book has some science, it was an intense advanced read on healing your relationship with your parents to promote inner healing. Love the show? Follow, rate & review us wherever you listen to your podcast! Join the Pivotal Moments HQ community today: Instagram Youtube Twitter...
Mental Health Tips Made Easy
May 10, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBMay is Mental Health Awareness Month. On this episode, Melissa and Siria discuss the importance of reducing the stigma on mental health to help normalize mental health issues as a lot more people are dealing with them than you may think. They discuss the various stigmas, early warning signs, and share insight on tools that have helped them deal with life's many ups and downs. Love the show? Follow, rate & review us wherever you listen to your podcast! Join the Pivotal Moments HQ commu...
4 Reasons you need to have that difficult conversation now
April 26, 2022 09:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBDifficult conversations are no cake walk, but we will all have them. Whether it is a hard conversation with a loved one or giving your notice for the first time, we all engage in these conversations in our lives. On this episode, Siria and Melissa will give FOUR reasons why you need to have those difficult conversations NOW. They explore why these conversations are hard, share some of their stories, and give you concrete tools to help you prepare. Love the show? Follow, rate & review us wh...
What A Healthy Support System Looks Like And How To Build One For Yourself
April 12, 2022 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBWhat are social supports systems? On this episode, Melissa and Siria discuss why social support systems are important for your wellbeing, and how to assess your current support systems. Get your notebooks out, there are LOTS of powerful questions to help guide you and to make sure you have a healthy support network for when you need it. Love the show? Follow, rate & review us wherever you listen to your podcast! Join the Pivotal Moments HQ community today: Instagram Youtube Twit...
What a healthy support system looks like and how to build one for yourself
April 12, 2022 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBWhat are social supports systems? On this episode, Melissa and Siria discuss why social support systems are important for your wellbeing, and how to assess your current support systems. Get your notebooks out, there are LOTS of powerful questions to help guide you and to make sure you have a healthy support network for when you need it. Love the show? Follow, rate & review us wherever you listen to your podcast! Join the Pivotal Moments HQ community today: Instagram Youtube Twit...
BONUS TAKEOVER from The Cycle Podcast
March 31, 2022 09:00 - 5 minutes - 5.07 MBThe Pivotal Moments HQ team invites Melissa Boudreau, Host of the CYCLE podcast, on this special BONUS take-over episode in our efforts to spread awareness during Endometriosis Awareness Month. You can follow Melissa Boudreau and learn more about the CYCLE podcast here. Love the show? Follow, rate & review us wherever you listen to your podcast! Join the Pivotal Moments HQ community today: Instagram Youtube Twitter Tiktok Website
Endometriosis and Transgender Issues: Special Q&A with Megan Robaina, a Transman
March 29, 2022 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBIn honor of, and to bring awareness to, Endometriosis Awareness Month, Melissa and Siria interview one of the pod's favorite guests, Megan Robaina. In addition to being a Transman, Megan is also afflicted with Endometriosis. Megan talks about how Endo impacted his transition, delayed his hormone treatment, and graciously answered several questions from the Endo & Endometriosis subreddit communities. Starting in April, Pivotal Moments HQ will go to a modified schedule for the spring and sum...
What stress does to your body and tools to help you deal
March 22, 2022 09:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBStress impacts the body and different body systems in so many ways. From our endocrine, digestive, and cardivasculor system, no part of us is left unscathed. On this episode, Melissa and Siria share how they deal with stress and give you multiple tried and true techniques to help you manage your stress. Love the show? Follow, rate & review us wherever you listen to your podcast! Join the Pivotal Moments HQ community today: Instagram Youtube Twitter Tiktok Website
What Stress Does To Your Body And Tools To Help You Deal
March 22, 2022 09:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBStress impacts the body and different body systems in so many ways. From our endocrine, digestive, and cardivasculor system, no part of us is left unscathed. On this episode, Melissa and Siria share how they deal with stress and give you multiple tried and true techniques to help you manage your stress. Love the show? Follow, rate & review us wherever you listen to your podcast! Join the Pivotal Moments HQ community today: Instagram Youtube Twitter Tiktok Website
Why you need to start using your childhood picture now if you want to build your self-compassion
March 15, 2022 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MBHave you ever said to yourself: I need to give myself some grace? Or has someone told you, you need more self-compassion? If so, you’ll definitely want to listen to this episode as you’ll learn how to use childhood pictures of yourself to increase your self-compassion and lean into your life giving force. Love the show? Follow, rate & review us wherever you listen to your podcast! Join the Pivotal Moments HQ community today: Instagram Youtube Twitter Tiktok Website
What Reframing Can Teach Us About Boundary Work
March 08, 2022 10:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBHealthy boundaries promote well-being and provide the framework for a deeper connection to others; however, many of the boundaries we create are from the wrong frame of mind. In this episode, introduce a reframe that will shift how you view boundary work. Love the show? Follow, rate & review us wherever you listen to your podcast! Join the Pivotal Moments HQ community today: Instagram Youtube Twitter Tiktok Website
Why Chasing Happiness Doesn't Work
March 01, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutes - 28.7 MBThe problem with chasing happiness is… it doesn’t work. In fact, the formula many of us have for happiness is backwards! On this episode, Melissa and Siria provide tips on how you can change your formula for happiness, stay in the moment to experience the now, and share how happiness impacts your brain. This is the last week to send us love letters for Podcash! Submit your letter between now and March 4 here. Love the show? Follow, rate & review us wherever you listen to your podcast! ...
When The Best Laid Plans Go Astray
February 22, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBPlanning ahead can be a bit of a guessing game, but how do you respond when life throws you a curve ball? On this episode you’ll learn how our best laid plans are, well, just that. Life threw Melissa and Siria challenges that drove them into anxiety and work overdrive. Together they share their experiences and what they learned during this season of sacrifice. We need your help! The podcast is in the running for sponsorship money from podcash and they want to hear from you.Between now and ...
Money talks (Part 2) - How knowing your psychological money profile can set you up for financial success
February 15, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes - 26.7 MBOn this episode you will learn about the four psychological money profiles, the strength and weakness of each profile, and how you can move forward in improving your financial wellness. Send us Love Letters here! We can't wait to read what you have to say. TIA Love the show? Follow, rate & review us wherever you listen to your podcast! Join the Pivotal Moments HQ community today: Instagram Youtube Twitter Tiktok Website
Money talks (Part 1) Roundtable with the Debt Free Latina Mayra Garcia (Latinas talking debt, budgeting, money values, and how parents influence your relationship with money)
February 08, 2022 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBTime to talk money! On this episode you’ll hear how the relationship with money is one of our oldest and longest relationships and we share tips to help you improve your financial wellness. We invite our friend and financial coach Mayra Garcia, the Debt-Free Latina, to join today’s discussion. We loved this topic so much that we will cover money over two-episodes and this is part 1. Looking to send us love letters? Yes, please. https://www.podcash.com/love-letters/pngEn Love the show?...
What Is Intimacy?
February 01, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBWhat is intimacy? It’s not sex, but is crucial for your wellbeing. You’ll learn about the different types of intimacy, why intimacy is hard, and tips to help you foster more intimacy in your relationship.
What is intimacy?
February 01, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBWhat is intimacy? It’s not sex, but is crucial for your wellbeing. You’ll learn about the different types of intimacy, why intimacy is hard, and tips to help you foster more intimacy in your relationship.
Four Tips You Need To Be More Comfortable in Your Own Skin Now
January 25, 2022 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBDo you like who you see when you look in the mirror or step on the scale? Many of us tend to fixate on our shortcomings rather than celebrate what makes us unique. On this episode, you will learn how self-acceptance is formed, the importance of being comfortable in your own skin, and get four tips to help you increase your self-acceptance. Love the show? Follow, rate & review us wherever you listen to your podcast! Join the Pivotal Moments HQ community today: Instagram Youtube T...
How Being Aware of Your Saboteurs Can Help You Live an Empowered Life
January 18, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.9 MBIs your saboteur ruining your life? Does your people pleaser come out and make you over commit? Or perhaps your perfectionism makes it impossible to make a decision for fear it's the wrong one? On this episode, you will learn about Positive Intelligence, the saboteur quiz, and how to identify your saboteurs so you can gain a better understanding about yourself and live an empowered life. You can even take the test here to identify your top saboteurs. Love the show? Follow, rate & review us...
The Secret to Creating and Breaking Habits
January 11, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 75 MBWhy is it so hard to create or break habits? In this episode, we introduce the "Habit Loop"- the psychological pattern we engage in during habit creation. We discuss how you can use neuroplasticity to help rewire your brain to move in the direction you want and share helpful strategies to increase your chances of making desired habits stick!
How Your Mood Influences Your Intention Setting
January 04, 2022 13:23 - 22 minutes - 52.3 MBMoods impact our thoughts and behavior, so it's no surprise that our moods also play a CRITICAL role when setting intentions. In this episode, we talk about being in the correct headspace when crafting your intention and provide further assistance on setting your 2022 intentions in the form of powerful questions. Love the show? Follow, rate & review us wherever you listen to your podcast! Join the Pivotal Moments HQ community today: Instagram Youtube Twitter Website
Recap - Santeria, Video Games, and Making a Difference
December 28, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 36.4 MBIt’s been a long time since we have done one of these recap episodes. You’ll hear about the episodes that lit us up since our last recap, topics we would like to dive more into, and how the podcast is supporting our life purposes. Love the show? Follow, rate & review us wherever you listen to your podcast! Join the Pivotal Moments HQ community today: Instagram | Melissa Robaina _melissarobaina Youtube Twitter Website
Why Being Selfish is Absolutely Okay and Necessary for Your Wellbeing
December 21, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBOn this episode you will learn how being selfish is grounded in our human need to survive. We show you how to reframe selfishness to self-orientation and how being self-oriented is really about prioritizing the relationship to yourself. Love the show? Follow, rate & review us wherever you listen to your podcast! Join the Pivotal Moments HQ community today: Instagram | Melissa Robaina _melissarobaina Youtube Twitter Website
How To Turn Inner Dialogue & Self-Criticism Into Success
December 14, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 35.7 MBOn this episode you will learn about the inner dialogue and Self-criticism. We go over the pros and cons of self-criticism and how to identify if you are being too self-critical. We give you steps for how to become more self-compassionate. Love the show? Follow, rate & review us wherever you listen to your podcast! Join the Pivotal Moments HQ community today: Instagram | Melissa Robaina _melissarobaina Youtube Twitter Website
How to Turn Inner Dialogue & Self-Criticism Into Success
December 14, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 35.7 MBOn this episode you will learn about the inner dialogue and Self-criticism. We go over the pros and cons of self-criticism and how to identify if you are being too self-critical. We give you steps for how to become more self-compassionate. Love the show? Follow, rate & review us wherever you listen to your podcast! Join the Pivotal Moments HQ community today: Instagram | Melissa Robaina _melissarobaina Youtube Twitter Website
Winning Tactics for How to Set Your Intentions for 2022
December 07, 2021 21:00 - 32 minutes - 73.5 MBDo you enjoy setting intentions or making New Year’s resolutions? On the pod, we LOVE setting intentions and are excited to share not one, not two, but FIVE (count ‘em 5) different tools to help you set and live into your intentions (or resolutions) for 2022. Love the show? Follow, rate & review us wherever you listen to your podcast! Book your visualization call with Siria here: https://calendly.com/siria-gutierrez/call-with-siria Join the Pivotal Moments HQ community today: Ins...
Why You Should Spend More Time Thinking About Social Support Systems
November 30, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 70.7 MBOn today’s episode, we talk about the 4 types of support systems all humans need. We discuss how connection with others is an innate part of being human, and how it impacts our emotional well-being. Love the show? Follow, rate & review us wherever you listen to your podcast! Join the Pivotal Moments HQ community today: Instagram Youtube Twitter Website
How family roles impact boundaries and what you can do about it
November 23, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 72.3 MBOn this episode you will learn about family roles, the boundary spectrum (fascinating), and the boundary needs categories. Learning to identify your needs will help you establish the boundaries that work best for you. Book a complimentary coaching session with Siria today! Love the show? Follow, rate & review us wherever you listen to your podcast! Join the Pivotal Moments HQ community today: Instagram | Melissa Robaina _melissarobaina Youtube Twitter Website
OMG! The best update from our first guest Megan Robaina on his journey so far
November 16, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 50.2 MBOn this episode we will get an update from our first guest, Megan Robaina, who recently underwent a milestone procedure of top-surgery. We encourage you to check out Episode 6 Awareness, Adversity & Advocacy & 7 Media and Self-Image to hear more about his journey as a proud transman. Love the show? Follow, rate & review us wherever you listen to your podcast! Join the Pivotal Moments HQ community today: Instagram | Melissa Robaina _melissarobaina Youtube Twitter Website
Ep. 68: From surviving to thriving this holiday season
November 09, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 61.2 MBLearn how to survive, dare we say thrive, this holiday season with new ideas and methods for spending time and protecting your peace this holiday season. We want to invite you to join the Center for Appreciative Inquiry’s Monday Kick-starter holiday series. This free virtual series will help you transform negative, problematic, and stressful interactions with family and friends into life-giving and generative conversations. All are welcome to attend. https://www.centerforappreciativeinqu...
From surviving to thriving this holiday season
November 09, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 61.2 MBLearn how to survive, dare we say thrive, this holiday season with new ideas and methods for spending time and protecting your peace this holiday season. We want to invite you to join the Center for Appreciative Inquiry’s Monday Kick-starter holiday series. This free virtual series will help you transform negative, problematic, and stressful interactions with family and friends into life-giving and generative conversations. All are welcome to attend. https://www.centerforappreciativeinquir...
Podcast Takeover: Casey Jourdan and The Pursuit of Evolution
November 02, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.75 MBPivotal Moments HQ is taken over by Casey Jourdan, a friend and previous guest of the show, to give you a preview of her new podcast The Pursuit of Evolution. In this takeover episode, Casey explains why you need The Pursuit of Evolution in your feed, shares two ideas you need to build resilience, and facilitates a quick exercise to help you build gratitude and appreciation. Love the show? Follow, rate & review us wherever you listen to your podcast! Join the Pivotal Moments HQ community t...
Ep. 67: Podcast Takeover: Casey Jourdan and The Pursuit of Evolution
November 02, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.75 MBPivotal Moments HQ is taken over by Casey Jourdan, a friend and previous guest of the show, to give you a preview of her new podcast The Pursuit of Evolution. In this takeover episode, Casey explains why you need The Pursuit of Evolution in your feed, shares two ideas you need to build resilience, and facilitates a quick exercise to help you build gratitude and appreciation. Love the show? Follow, rate & review us wherever you listen to your podcast! Join the Pivotal Moments HQ community...
What we learned at She Podcasts Live 2021 & how it will impact Pivotal Moments HQ
October 26, 2021 09:00 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBWe are so excited to share with you our recap of She Podcasts Live 2021 in Scottsdale, Arizona! We love connecting with other content creators and even meet our prior guest, Casey Jourdan. This episode is a bit different than what you're used to so we hope you enjoy it! Plus, you'll get a first-hand look at changes coming to Pivotal Moments HQ. Love the show? Follow, rate & review us wherever you listen to your podcast! Join the Pivotal Moments HQ community today: Instagram |Siria Guti...
Ep. 66: What we learned at She Podcasts Live 2021 & how it will impact Pivotal Moments HQ
October 26, 2021 09:00 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBWe are so excited to share with you our recap of She Podcasts Live 2021 in Scottsdale, Arizona! We love connecting with other content creators and even meet our prior guest, Casey Jourdan. This episode is a bit different than what you're used to so we hope you enjoy it! Plus, you'll get a first-hand look at changes coming to Pivotal Moments HQ. Love the show? Follow, rate & review us wherever you listen to your podcast! Join the Pivotal Moments HQ community today: Instagram |Siria Guti...
How to identify and reset from Burnout
October 19, 2021 09:00 - 32 minutes - 74.6 MBBurnout is a common psychological experience felt by many around the world. In this episode, Siria and Melissa talk about what burnout is and how it differs from depression, the 6 risk factors used to identify burnout, and tips to help you reset from it. Love the show? Follow, rate & review us wherever you listen to your podcast! Join the Pivotal Moments HQ community today: Instagram |Siria Gutierrez siria_gutierrez_esq | Melissa Robaina misse85 Youtube Twitter Website Albu...
Release Siria's Story of Surviving Chaos in a Domestic Violence Household with prologue
October 12, 2021 09:00 - 36 minutes - 84.3 MBOctober is Domestic Violence Awareness month. To raise awareness of the social and personal impact of domestic violence, Siria and Melissa have decided to re-release Surviving Chaos (episode 31). Trigger/Content warning: Siria’s story involves domestic violence and self-harm. Listener discretion is advised. If you’ve been a victim of domestic violence, you can reach out to: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). Love the show? Follow, rate & review us wherever you listen to your podcast! Join the Pivota...
Ep. 64: Release Surviving Chaos, Ep 31, with prologue
October 12, 2021 09:00 - 36 minutes - 84.3 MBOctober is Domestic Violence Awareness month. To raise awareness of the social and personal impact of domestic violence, Siria and Melissa have decided to re-release Surviving Chaos (episode 31). Trigger/Content warning: Siria’s story involves domestic violence and self-harm. Listener discretion is advised. If you’ve been a victim of domestic violence, you can reach out to: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).
Ep. 63: Hispanic Heritage Month
October 05, 2021 09:00 - 33 minutes - 77.3 MBSiria and Melissa honor Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating their Latin roots. They cover a lot of ground in this episode starting with not all Hispanics speak the Español; next they discuss heritage months, Santeria, and talk a lot about food. Like a lot.
Ep. 62: Psychology Behind Nostalgia
September 28, 2021 09:00 - 31 minutes - 72.1 MBWe all have experienced nostalgia at some point - but what does this mean? In this episode, Melissa and Siria delve into the psychology behind nostalgia. They talk about the origins of nostalgia, its positive mental health benefits, and how it ties us to other people.
Ep. 61: Resistance pt. 5 - Re-Release Relinquishing Control
September 21, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBTo round out the resistance to change series, Melissa and Siria decided to re-release their Relinquishing Control episode that touches on this resistance. Melissa and Siria discuss relinquishing control, what makes it difficult, how it impacts our relationships, and share some steps on how to let shit go.
Ep. 60: Resistance pt. 4 - Individual Pre-Disposition
September 14, 2021 09:00 - 31 minutes - 71.6 MBSiria and Melissa continue their series on resistance to change and get into one’s predisposition. Their discussion led to labels, self identification, trauma responses, and even flip-phones and Iphone updates.
Ep. 59: Resistance part 3 - Status Quo
September 07, 2021 09:00 - 31 minutes - 71.6 MBMelissa and Siria continue their series on the resistance to change taking a deeper look at the status quo. They discuss regret aversion, loss aversion, and the sunk cost fallacy. Photo by Frank OConnor on Unsplash
Ep. 58: Resistance pt. 2 - Lack of Trust
August 31, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 62.6 MBSiria and Melissa continue their series on resistance and discuss lack of trust and mistrust as a reason people resist change. They talk about lack of trust in organizations and in one’s own skills. Photo by Dave Webb on Unsplash
Ep. 57: Resistance Series pt. 1 - Fear
August 24, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 64.1 MBMelissa and Siria start a new series on the reasons people resist change starting with FEAR. We break down fear into the fear of failure, fear of the unknown, fear of loss, and the fear of success. Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash
Ep. 56: IG Live One-Year Celebration
August 17, 2021 09:00 - 46 minutes - 106 MBPivotal Moments is one-years old!! Melissa, Siria, and Ron go LIVE on Instagram to celebrate this momentous occasion.