Small Changes Big Shifts
473 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 138 ratingsThe Small Changes Big Shifts podcast is your weekly dose of wellness encouragement. It’s the small changes that stick and ultimately compound to create big shifts in our holistic well-being. Dr. Michelle Robin and her renowned guests will share wisdom, knowledge, real life stories and practical tips to inspire and inform you as you move forward on your journey to a life of wellness.
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Make a Ripple, Change the World with Mindy Corporon
March 31, 2024 10:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBToday on Small Changes Big Shifts we’ll check in with Dr. Michelle Robin for an update and what’s to come over the next few months on this show. In the second part of this episode we have Mindy Corporon. Mindy is the mother of Reat Underwood and daughter of Dr. William Corporon, who were murdered by a convicted white supremacist in a hate crime outside of Jewish facilities in April 2014 along with Terri LaManno. Corporon, family and friends created SevenDays — Make a Ripple, Change the World...
Love, redemption, and transformation with Frank Ferrante
March 24, 2024 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBAs long as I have some love in my heart, it mitigates the sense of separation. - Frank Ferrante This week we are sharing Dr. Michelle’s interview with Frank Ferrante from our 2020 Rhythm & Resilience series. Frank is a Sicilian from Brooklyn living in San Francisco. A lover of life, great food, and a good laugh, Frank was also a drug addict, morbidly obese, pre-diabetic, and fighting Hepatitis C. Estranged from his daughter, single, and struggling with depression, Frank knows that life ca...
Digestion 101 With Dr. Robynne Chutkan Part 2
March 17, 2024 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBToday on this part 2 episode on Small Changes Big Shifts, Dr. Robynne innovative solutions backed by science that can help you improve your digestive wellness today! Have you ever wondered if you need to take a probiotic? Are you one of the hundreds of thousands who has eaten well and still struggle with your weight? Do you wonder if you should take the antibiotic just in case? What about hand sanitizer?
Digestion 101 with Dr. Robynne Chutkan Part 1
March 10, 2024 11:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBToday on Small Changes Big Shifts I will be speaking with Dr. Robynne Chutkan. Dr. Chutkan is one of the most recognizable gastroenterologists working in America today. She is the author of two bestselling books, Gutbliss and most recently, The Microbiome Solution. And she is the founder of the Digestive Center for Women.
A Terminal Diagnosis Reversed: How Chiropractic Medicine Saved My Life with Dr. Gilles LaMarche
March 03, 2024 11:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBDiscover how to tap into a whole new level of healing and spirituality no matter your religious beliefs. “When your body is free of interference, your body will heal.” - Dr. Gilles LaMarche Dr. Gilles LaMarche was living his best life – a successful chiropractic practice, healthy, fit, active, and raising his children who became incredible human beings themselves. But in 2003 at age 48, his world was turned inside out when he suddenly began having difficulty breathing while doing simple ...
How you can bring more gratitude to your life with Rev. Cynthia Alice Anderson
February 25, 2024 11:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBYou can’t heal what you don’t reveal. How is the universe holding you today? That is the question our guest this week, Rev. Cynthia Alice Anderson, asks herself every single morning when she wakes up. In this episode, Rev. Anderson and your host, Dr. Michelle Robin dive deep into how you can bring more gratitude to your life, a breakdown of her 7 Spiritual Laws of Release, and how you can take your soul’s journey into your own hands. About Rev. Cynthia Alic Anderson Rev. Cynthia A...
How Mental Health is Highly Linked to Cardiovascular Risk with Dr. Jack Wolfson Part II
February 18, 2024 11:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBLet food be thy medicine; let medicine be thy food. - Hippocrates In the second Small Changes Big Shifts podcast episode with Author of The Paleo Cardiologist and Host of The Healthy Heart Show, Dr. Jack Wolfson, he shares his own personal health journey, how he decided he needed to change his focus both in life and career for better wellness, and what steps we can take to begin to honor and celebrate our own physical bodies, mind, and wellbeing by clearing out all the “noise”. Specifica...
Having a primary caregiver who is a functional, holistic doctor with Dr. Jack Wolfson Part 1
February 11, 2024 11:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBHope, healing, and happiness all begin in the heart. - Dr. Michelle Robin Why are we given a diagnosis that we’re dying before we really start living? In this very special Part 1 of 2 Small Changes Big Shifts podcast episodes with Author of The Paleo Cardiologist and Host of The Healthy Heart Show, Dr. Jack Wolfson, he dives into the truths and myths surrounding cholesterol, why he decided to become a Doctor of Cause by focusing on helping patients heal through a holistic approach, and...
A Story of Hope and Redemption with Ron Hall
February 04, 2024 11:00 - 22 minutes - 21.2 MBToday on Small Changes Big Shifts we have Ron Hall. Ron is the author of “SAME KIND OF DIFFERENT AS ME.” Now turned into a movie, it is the story of an international art dealer Ron Hall (Greg Kinnear) who must befriend a dangerous homeless man (Djimon Hounsou) in order to save his struggling marriage to his wife (Renée Zellweger), a woman whose dreams will lead all three of them on the most remarkable journey of their lives. Jon Voight plays Hall's father, with whom he reconciles thanks to t...
The Sleep Doctor with Sleep Solutions with Dr. Michael Breus
January 28, 2024 11:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBToday on Small Changes Big Shifts Dr. Michelle Robin interviews The Sleep Doctor, Dr. Michael Breus about his top tips for small changes in our sleeping habits that truly can lead to big shifts in our wellness. Tune in for practical insights into achieving better sleep and overall well-being.
Are You Tired of Living an Ordinary Life? with John O'Leary
January 21, 2024 11:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBDr. Michelle Robin interviews internationally renowned speaker John O'Leary about his incredibly inspiring story surviving a house fire at age 9 that burned 100% of his body. Michelle and John also discuss his book "ON FIRE: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life."
Change Your Relationship With Food and Create Life-Long, Healthy Habits with Melissa Hartwig Urban
January 14, 2024 11:06 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBToday on Small Changes Big Shifts we have Melissa Hartwig Urban. Melissa is a Certified Sports Nutritionist who specializes in helping people change their relationship with food and create life-long, healthy habits. She is the co-creator of the original Whole30 program, the New York Times bestselling author of The Whole30 and It Starts With Food, and has been featured by Dr. Oz, Good Morning America, the Wall Street Journal, Details, Shape, Outside, and SELF. Melissa has presented more tha...
Be grateful. Have faith. Live Oola. with Dave Braun and Troy Amdahl
January 07, 2024 11:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBTell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life? - Mary Oliver Be grateful. Have faith. Live Oola. Those are the words of wisdom that the OolaGuys and Authors of Oola and Oola for Women, Dave Braun and Troy Amdahl, of OolaLife are spreading to the USA: That we must always be grateful; even be grateful for our past, have faith in the future, and live in the present. As you listen to Dr. Michelle’s interview with them, you will learn what the 7 F’s | 7 Blockers ...
Renewing & Reimagining Your Well-Being with Dr. Michelle Robin
December 31, 2023 11:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB"I hear well-being differently every year based on how I’ve grown – and I know you will, too.” - Dr. Michelle Robin As you approach the New Year, it’s a wonderful time to develop fresh perspective about your goals, dreams, purpose, and overall life. People do this by taking time to reconnect with their heart, utilizing the power of “yes” toward themselves, flexing their empathy muscles, and even zooming out from situations to see from a wider lens. In this solo show, join Dr. Michelle Rob...
How Positive Relationships Move Us to Greatness with Matt Miller
December 24, 2023 11:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB"When we operate from the premise that everybody is going through something, we show more grace.” - Matt Miller For over 30 years, Matt Miller has been serving kids, teachers, and their communities in the education system by helping them reach their potential. Join Dr. Michelle Robin as she invites him to share how he met John O’Leary, what inspired him to join John’s mission in 2016 after that interaction, and why they are on a mission to help people live inspired. Matt will also explain...
A Deep Look at the Word Trust with Cory Scheer
December 17, 2023 11:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB"Trust is the firm belief in the truth of something.” - Cory Scheer Due to the declining trust across the globe, experts say its absence is making it harder to solve key problems than it used to. Join Dr. Michelle Robin as she invites Cory Scheer – author of Closing the Trust Gap – to share what inspired him to begin researching this word 12 years ago and why it’s now inspired him to re-educate people what it means and how to gain it or regain it in a new way. He provides insight and wisd...
Reflecting on Gratitude This Year with Mark Hulet
December 10, 2023 11:00 - 22 minutes - 21.2 MB"It feels good to be grateful. Gratitude opens your heart and unleashes a power of love.” - Mark Hulet As we head more into the holidays, this season helps us become more aware of the level of gratitude in our lives. Join Dr. Michelle Robin as she invites Mark Hulet from the YMCA of Greater Kansas City to share some lessons and insights he’s learned over the course of this year. He’ll speak about what it means to reflect and forgive, and why sometimes we can get stuck in a place with rela...
Discovering What Brings You Joy with Gina Creek
December 03, 2023 11:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB"When I took someone who felt lost, and I would suddenly see the clouds lift and that lightbulb come on for them – that's where I discovered my joy.” - Gina Creek Did you know there’s a difference between feeling happy and experiencing joy? Experts often describe happiness as a positive state of overall well-being and impacts your outlook on the meaning of life. However, joy is felt in moments such as listening to a friend make a toast or receiving a hug from a dear friend. When we experi...
Why Health Equity Matters in Our Communities with Caleb Cooper
November 26, 2023 11:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB"I’m grateful for where I’m planted in each season of life.” - Caleb Cooper What would you do differently with your health if there were no barriers? Would you choose more organic? Workout at a gym? Plug into your community through classes or even see a therapist? Join Dr. Michelle Robin as she invites Caleb Cooper from the YMCA of Greater Kansas City to share why their organization is focused on health equity in our community - a state in which everyone has a fair and just opportunity to...
Why the Traditional Approach to Saving Money No Longer Works with Anita Newton
November 19, 2023 11:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB"It’s the emotions and habits that create a powerful formula for financial well-being.” - Anita Newton A recent study revealed that money negatively impacts 52% of adults’ mental health in the U.S. - and 4 in 5 of those individuals say it causes them to lose sleep at night. There’s a problem in today’s world with money, and it’s time we address that the traditional approach to saving isn’t working anymore. Join Dr. Michelle Robin as she invites Anita Newton from CommunityAmerica Credit Un...
Memorable Moments This Year During the 31 Days of Kindness with Bayleigh Petty
November 13, 2023 12:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB"If there’s one thing you can do today, be kind.” - Bayleigh Petty We’re celebrating another amazing year of the 31 Days of Kindness annual series, which began on October 14 and ended on World Kindness Day (November 13). Dr. Michelle Robin invites the Big Shifts Foundation Program Director, Bayleigh Petty, to share why this year was special to her while running it. She’ll also share why she continues to learn something new about herself every year she participates. Both Dr. Robin and Bayl...
How Dog Grooming is Helping People Go from Poverty to Prosperity with Natasha Herdman
November 05, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB"One of our graduates is impacting a massive amount of people every day – she's making giant change after going through our program.” - Natasha Herdman When Natasha Herdman was growing up, she took care of the marketing and bookkeeping for her mom’s grooming business in Iowa. Fast forward to 2011, she began working with homeless families in Kansas City, where she was seeing some big barriers between employment and getting out of poverty. Little did she know a vision would come to her in 20...
Why Hope and Kindness Are Designed to Work Together with Dr. Dave Braun
October 29, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MB"You can’t truly treat people with kindness if you aren’t first kind to yourself.” - Dr. Dave Braun Did you know one of the most common reasons that people give on improving their health is because it gets too hard or the results take too long? Oftentimes it’s because we don’t approach our well-being with a wider lens, meaning we try to eat our way to good health or exercise our way to feeling better about ourselves. However, our well-being encompasses more than one area to reach the stat...
How Kindness Creates a Pathway for Self-Improvement with Dr. Diedrick Graham
October 22, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MB"Diversity is a fact, equity is a choice, inclusion is the action, and belonging is the outcome.” - Dr. Diedrick Graham As we continue to celebrate our annual 31 Days of Kindness series, Dr. Michelle Robin invites Dr. Diedrick Graham to share why kindness has influenced what he does today in the world for others. During this powerful conversation, he’ll reveal who helped him understand the most foundational aspects of kindness, and why their guidance taught him that no matter what’s hap...
What I’ve Learned About Kindness After 25 Years as a News Anchor with Cynthia Newsome
October 15, 2023 12:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB"Kindness is really rooted in love.” - Cynthia Newsome It’s official – the annual 31 Days of Kindness series (powered by the Big Shifts Foundation) has launched across the world, and Dr. Michelle Robin has invited a true kindness champion in the Kansas City community to celebrate it. Award-winning journalist Cynthia Newsome reveals what she’s learned about kindness after being an anchor for 25 years – even through some of the world’s darkest days and her battle through breast cancer – plu...
When Processing Grief Becomes a Kind Gift to Yourself with Luke Russert
October 08, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB"Don’t be afraid to listen to what’s going on in your mind – your body can speak to you.” - Luke Russert As we get ready to dive into our annual 31 Days of Kindness series this year, Dr. Michelle Robin invites author of Look for Me There, Luke Russert, to talk about why processing the grief of his father’s sudden passing was one of the kindest acts he ever did for himself. Rather than follow society’s way of moving on as quickly as possible, Luke shares what inspired him to push pause on ...
Helping Kids Find Their Belonging in Our Community with Darcy Swan
October 01, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB"Kindness is showing an investment to each other.” - Darcy Swan A recent study revealed that two in three millennials don’t feel like they belong in their local community. Looking a little further up the stream, another study showed that one in five students don’t feel like they belong at their school. There’s a growing void developing among the younger generations, who are looking for who they are in this great big world – and the YMCA wants to close that gap for them. Join Dr. Michelle ...
Why Your Gut is a Telephone Line to the Rest of Your Body with Dr. Denise Scott
September 24, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MB"Eating habits are going to play a bigger role in the disease process than we’ve been led to believe.” - Dr. Denise Scott Did you know that 70 to 80 percent of our immune cells live in our gut? Why is that important? Because what goes on in the gut communicates whether our body thrives or attacks itself. Ultimately, our gut is responsible for how our immune system responds and functions – and more importantly, it's responsible for how well we are. Join Dr. Michelle Robin as she invites Dr...
The Power of Discovering Our Identity & Building Confidence with Princess Sarah Culberson
September 17, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MB"We all have our identity journeys.” - Princess Sarah Culberson During her teenage years, Princess Sarah Culberson began to get curious about her identity, biological history, and even who she looked like. Once embarking on her journey, she learned that her biological mother died when she was 11, and her father lived in a village in Sierra Leone, West Africa. From him, she learned about her royal family, and that she is a Mahaloi, the granddaughter of a Paramount Chief, which meant Sarah ...
How to Help Kids Understand the Connection Between Their Gut & Brain with Stacy Cahalan
September 10, 2023 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MB"When you write down what you eat, suddenly you become aware.” - Stacy Cahalan Kids are establishing their school routine again, but students are still struggling to regain some aspects of what they lost during the pandemic. This results in loss of connection, loneliness, anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. During today’s show, Dr. Michelle Robin invites Stacy Cahalan to share why she decided to leave her previous career path and begin helping younger generations navigat...
Why Many Lifetime Relationships Begin at the YMCA with Amy Jewell
August 27, 2023 10:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB"Connectivity is so important – no matter what age.” - Amy Jewell A recent study showed that 2 in 5 Americans haven’t made a new friend in five years due to shyness or introversion. Even more, another study revealed that the loneliness rate in America has doubled since the 1980s. That number has now reached 40 percent of adults in America, and some experts believe the “real number” may be a lot higher than that. During today’s episode, Dr. Michelle Robin invites Amy Jewell from the YMCA ...
How End of Life Doulas Ease Fears Around Death with Dr. Tamara MacIntyre
August 20, 2023 10:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB"People are beginning to get comfortable with the idea that it requires just as much planning to transition out of this world as it does to give birth and bring a new soul into this world.” - Dr. Tamara MacIntyre According to a recent study, nearly half of participants (47 percent) admitted they were afraid of death. Some of those factors include fear of pain and suffering, fear of the unknown, fear of non-existence, fear of eternal punishment, fear of loss of control, and fear of what wi...
How a Life Coach Can Help You Discover a Better Path with Sarah Uchytil
August 13, 2023 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MB“Breakdowns are breakthroughs. You go through life with multiple layers, so how can you shed those layers to get to your authentic self?” - Sarah Uchytil The demand for life coaches has steadily increased over the years as people are seeking more empowerment, connection, and conversation. According to recent statistics, 80% of clients who introduce a life coach feel that it greatly helps align their lives and helps them finally get to where they want to go. Join Dr. Michelle Robin as she ...
Why Your Mindset About Money Matters with Jeremy Davis
July 30, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MB“When money is a problem, it’s on your mind all the time – the stress is obvious.” - Jeremy Davis According to the Federal Reserve Bank, the average American is $58,604 in debt. Additionally, at least 77 percent of American households are in some sort of debt. Today, Dr. Michelle Robin invites Jeremy Davis from CommunityAmerica Credit Union to offer encouragement to anyone who has financial goals, be it saving more, getting out of debt, or simply managing money better. He will share a pers...
How Donkeys are Helping People Get Well with Kate Barker
July 23, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MB“While in France, we stumbled across this herd of donkeys, fell in love with them, and immediately were drawn to their Zen-like presence.” - Kate Barker When Kate Barker was injured, it derailed her from her ability to compete in the 2011 London Olympics. But little did she know that her life was about to take some major turns over the next five years – ultimately, playing a major role in helping the Kansas City community get well through her donkey farm and a juicing company. In today’s ...
A Look Inside the Big Shifts Foundation Program with Frankie Banuelos
July 02, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBDr. Michelle Robin invites Frankie Banuelos to share what his experience has been like going through the Big Shifts Foundation Scholarship Program this year. As he’s getting ready to wrap-up his six-month curriculum in the program, he reflects on some of the highlights of being part of it and how his perception and understanding of self-care has shifted since he began the journey. He also shares some of the habits he’s embodied, and most of all, how his new lifestyle and mindset has translat...
When Empathy Heals the Heart with Dr. Nicole Price
June 18, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MB“I had a visceral understanding – people are dealing with some real stuff. If we don’t see people as people, we can’t make the progress we need to make.” - Dr. Nicole Price In 2011, Dr. Nicole Price received shocking news that her mother had been hit and killed by a drunk driver. Shortlyafter, she also learned that her father wasn’t her biological father. As she was navigating her late mother’s four-year murder trial – and facing a shift in her identity by beginning to establish a relation...
Why Curiousity is Stronger Than Force with Rachel Freiman
June 11, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB“You get to make a choice that’s bigger than this moment.” - Rachel Freiman Did you know Americans spend a whopping $33 billion (yes, BILLION!) on diet products every year? Yet most diet programs and products are designed to go against our human nature (to avoid pain and seek pleasure). During today’s show, Dr. Michelle Robin invites Rachel Freiman to share her profound journey of going from a successful jazz musician in New York City to a major influencer in the nutrition and fitness in...
Why Looking Beyond Our Symptoms Matters with Debra Campbell
June 04, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MB“The source is more complex than the symptoms.’” - Debra Campbell A recent CivicScience poll revealed that the number of U.S. adults who reported taking at least one prescription medication per day now is 70 percent – a 14 percentage-point increase since 2019. Many people often come in to be treated for one thing, but rarely is it a singular issue in the body. During today’s show, Dr. Michelle Robin invites Debra Campbell to share why a multidimensional holistic approach is how where p...
Why People with Adverse Childhood Experiences Often Get Stuck with Greg Helsel
May 28, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB“There’s a part of the person that knows something is wrong, but they live with it for so long that they’ve learned to adapt around it.’” - Greg Helsel A National Survey of Children’s Health data showed approximately 30 percent of children experience one Adverse Childhood Experience (ACEs) - excluding external factors – and about 14 percent experienced two or more. Another study said that 1 in 6 adults experienced four or more types of ACEs in their lifetime. During today’s show, Dr. Ro...
Is This Stress or Anxiety? How to Tell the Difference with Subrena Hicks
May 21, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB“When people come in and talk about stress, I find that it’s actually anxiety they are facing.’” - Subrena Hicks Did you know that anxiety is the most common mental health issue in the world? Moreover, other studies say that 1 in 5 adults don’t receive therapy services to address their mental health. In today’s episode, Dr. Michelle Robin invites licensed therapist Subrena Hicks to share her mission on breaking the stigmas around mental health. She’ll share insights about what she’s bee...
How Parade of Hearts Moved Our Community into Connection with Jenn Nussbeck and Eileen Weir
May 14, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MB“This is something that connected our region like never before.’” - Eileen Weir There’s a famous saying that goes, “It only takes one tree to start a forest, one smile to begin a friendship... one thought to change the world” and that’s exactly what happened in the Kansas City community through the Parade of Hearts that began from one drawing on a napkin. During its last auction in 2022, it raised more than $2 million for Kansas City charities. During today’s episode, Dr. Michelle inv...
How Gene Expression Affects Mental Health with Dr. J Dunn
May 07, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MB“When I started taking the cofactors to get vitamin D into my body, immediately my brain chemistry turned on and I thought, ‘This is what happy feels like.’” - Dr. J Dunn This month, Dr. Michelle Robin has invited a series of guests on the show to speak about the mental health crisis happening - something that has been a problem long before the pandemic hit. To kick off the series, she’s invited Dr. J Dunn, who has been creating waves within the mental health landscape by unveiling wh...
The Significance Early Intervention Has on a Child with Autism with Dr. Temple Grandin and Desiree Cole
April 30, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB“We need the skills of people on the spectrum.” - Dr. Temple Grandin We are bringing you a very special episode this week as it marks the end of our series on Autism Acceptance Month. In today’s show, Dr. Michelle Robin welcomes Dr. Temple Grandin to share the significant impact that early intervention had on her future and how it elevated the quality of life that she lives today. She tells her remarkable journey on the spectrum – everything from not speaking until she was four years ...
Why Kids with Autism Need an Opportunity to Play on the Field with Raegan Schurr and Desiree Cole
April 30, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB“There’s something about these kids just getting on the field or court because it’s their turn to try.” - Raegan Shurr Research shows that early intervention for kids with autism spectrum disorder can significantly improve their quality of life as they grow older. In today’s episode, Dr. Michelle Robin invites Raegan Schurr to share how the YMCA of Greater Kansas City has built something called the Challenger Program that helps these kids fulfill some of those critical early interventio...
The Unseen Things When Raising a Child with Autism & Why Community Matters with Diana Toman and Desiree Cole
April 23, 2023 10:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MB“This experience awoken a grace in me towards other parents.” - Diana Toman Parenting can open new doors to community. While kids may be different from one another, parents are still able to speak the same language and navigate similar things happening in their lives. However, raising a child with autism spectrum disorder or other special needs can be a different experience for a parent – one that comes with a realization that you aren’t speaking the same language as everybody else. These ...
How Superhero Capes Are Giving Kids Courage with Robyn Rosenberger and Desiree Cole
April 16, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB“It’s the small choices we make that determine the rest of our lives.” - Robyn Rosenberger Each year, more than three million children are hospitalized – either for procedures or ongoing treatment for chronic or terminal illness. Additionally, one in six children have a disability in the U.S. such as autism, ADHD, Aspergers, Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, to name a few. During today’s show, Dr. Michelle Robin invites Robyn Rosenberger to share her awe-inspiring story about what led her to bec...
Where to Turn When Raising a Special Needs Child with Heath Burch and Desiree Cole
April 09, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MB“The families we serve can feel isolated – even scared at times. We want to provide a tangible first step that brings comfort and creates a path.” - Heath Burch The latest research shows 1 in 44 children are on the autism spectrum – a major change from the early 2000s when those numbers were 1 in 150. While environmental factors are something to consider, researchers say we have made advances over time that have helped build a greater understanding and awareness to it. During today’s show...
Celebrating Birthday Year 57 with Wisdom, Lessons, and a Full Heart with Dr. Michelle Robin
April 02, 2023 10:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MBToday’s show is a special treat as Dr. Michelle Robin is celebrating her 57th birthday this weekend. During her solo episode today, she spends some moments reflecting on the things that she and our listeners have learned from all of our guests on the show in the last few months. She’ll also tee up what’s to come on the podcast in the next few months and they are some near and dear topics to her heart. To end the show, she will also explain some wellness tips she’s embodied over this last yea...
Root Causes of Anxiety & Where Sugar Comes in with Brooke Seiz
March 26, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MB“Counseling helped me befriend my nervous system.” - Brooke Seiz Did you know we only need one teaspoon of sugar in our body at a time? During today’s episode, Dr. Robin invites Brooke Seiz to unpack why sugar can oftentimes be a culprit for anxiety. Brooke shares what inspired her to become a counselor and functional medicine practitioner for others, including her own bout with anxiety, an eating disorder, and other mental health challenges. She goes on to describe why there can often be ...