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Small Changes Big Shifts

Dr. Michelle Robin

The 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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33:34

How to Get Moving Indoors with Danelle Husk and What...

Small Changes Big Shifts ·

2022/12/22

The colder months can make it difficult to stay active, which is why today’s episode is all about how to keep our bodies moving, even indoors. During today’s show, Dr. Michelle Robin welcomes Danelle Husk from the YMCA to share how organizations like theirs are offering new ways for people to stay active during the wintertime. Danelle shares some of her favorite indoor activities, but also speaks to the YMCA 360 portal that allows their members to explore classes that promote a spirit, mind, and

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38:55

What We Now Know About Developmental Trauma with Dr....

Small Changes Big Shifts ·

2022/12/18

“We now understand in the rapidly growing field of traumatology, those kinds of traumas can be more damaging to our nervous system regulation and the state of our brain than adverse childhood experiences.” - Dr. Lissa Rankin Dr. Lissa Rankin didn’t expect to go down a particular path when she left her promising career as an OBGYN in 2007. The plan was to focus on her own health and well-being during a two-year sabbatical, but she soon came face-to-face with people who were doing all the right

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24:18

Why We Need to Stop Waiting for a Better World and...

Small Changes Big Shifts ·

2022/12/11

“We can’t judge people today who could be different tomorrow.” - Michael Glauser The greatest of happiness occurs in relationships, yet as a society, we have lost our way in building and sustaining meaningful relationships. We don’t talk to our neighbors as much as we did a decade ago – and the detrimental effects of this lost art is greatly affecting the next generation to lead our world. Over 40% of high school students are persistently sad and feeling hopeless, while 40% of college students say

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20:20

Sustaining Your Well-Being During the Holidays with...

Small Changes Big Shifts ·

2022/11/27

“Stress tends to occur when there’s an imbalance from a demand being placed on you, and it seems like you might be incapable of meeting that demand.” - Megan Walker Many people experience higher stress levels during the holidays, mainly due to having a lot more on our plate. However, creating a stress response toolkit can better help your body and mind manage that stress. In today’s episode, Dr. Michelle Robin welcomes Megan Walker, who is the Healthy Living Director at the YMCA in the Greater

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24:43

Growing in Gratitude During the Holidays with Kim...

Small Changes Big Shifts ·

2022/11/20

“The value and power of gratitude is that it allows you to shift your perspective. It helps you dig deep and look for good.” - Kim Becking The holidays bring an immense amount of pressure, tension, and stress on us – but are we missing out on life by not finding the good? Dr. Michelle Robin welcomes Kim Becking to the show today to talk about how you can utilize a gratitude practice right now to build a momentum mindset. Kim shares how she redefines what resilience means in today’s world, and some

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32:01

World Kindness Day with Kevin Tuerff – How One Small...

Small Changes Big Shifts ·

2022/11/13

“My favorite definition of compassion is to engage in the suffering of others – and that’s what this small town did. They had true compassion for five days on us.” - Kevin Tuerff Kevin Tuerff was flying from Paris to New York City on September 11, 2001, when the plane suddenly began to appear like it was descending toward the ocean water. A few moments later, the captain came on to say there had been a terrorist attack in the United States, and the plane would be making an emergency landing in a

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26:35

31 Days of Kindness with Sonia Choquette – How...

Small Changes Big Shifts ·

2022/11/06

“Anything that goes from the heart up creates a vibration that actually has a very positive effect on humans. It will jumpstart other human hearts.” - Sonia Choquette Sonia remembers her mother being a central figure when it came to including kindness as a core value in life. Through all the adversity she faced, Sonia’s mother focused on raising her children to believe that kindness creates the family you need, no matter what the circumstances. In today’s episode, Dr. Michelle Robin invites one of

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23:20

31 Days of Kindness with John Mikos – Why Kindness is...

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2022/10/30

“When you look at the Y’s core values since the beginning, it’s all about honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.” - John Mikos The YMCA was established 178 years ago – and 162 years ago the Kansas City location was founded. Since then, the nonprofit organization has expanded to 135 countries around the world, and annually serves 155,000 people in just the Kansas City community. During today’s episode, Dr. Michelle Robin invites John Mikos, who is the CEO of the YMCA in Greater Kansas City, to

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32:28

31 Days of Kindness with Rev. Jim Blake - Showing Up...

Small Changes Big Shifts ·

2022/10/23

“One of the most eye-opening things when writing this book was my realization how influential we are as leaders. We create a ripple effect that goes out into the world.” - Jim Blake We have been raised in a culture that tell us hard work is the only way to be successful, but self-care often gets left out of the equation. Spiritual seeker and Reverend at Unity World Headquarters, Jim Blake, knows firsthand what happens when we neglect self-care, especially in times of adversity. During today’s show,

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19:16

31 Days of Kindness with Sam Huenergardt

Small Changes Big Shifts ·

2022/10/16

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25:53

Kindness Countdown: Changing Your Thought Patterns &...

Small Changes Big Shifts ·

2022/10/09

“Acts of kindness, compassion, humor, contentment – all of these things have a spiraling upward effect that actually creates resilience in people. The more you contribute positively to the world, the more you’re going to be resilient.” - Dr. Roger Hall Your brain is malleable all the way through life, meaning your brain has the ability to grow and change the more you practice and rehearse a pattern of thinking. In today’s episode, Dr. Michelle Robin welcomes Dr. Roger Hall, who just released his

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27:17

Kindness Countdown: Announcing Our 2022 Presenting...

Small Changes Big Shifts ·

2022/10/02

“Everywhere you wear this message or carry it, it creates kinder behavior.” - Kris Wittenberg As we begin our final countdown to launching the 31-Day Kindness Campaign, Dr. Michelle Robin welcomes a very dear and longtime friend to the show, Kris Wittenberg. Kris is the founder of Be Good to People (BGTP), a company that came to be after a negative encounter with a stranger one afternoon in 2008. In today’s episode, Dr. Robin reveals why the Be Good to People Foundation has come on board as the

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37:14

How Music Heals Our Soul with Jana Stanfield & Hunger...

Small Changes Big Shifts ·

2022/09/25

“Sometimes it's the things that come most natural to us that we take for granted. We don’t even realize what a superpower that is until we see people who don’t have that ability.” - Jana Stanfield Welcome to our Special Topics episode in September, where we invite our sponsors to present unique topics that help listeners build community, boost wellness prevention, and provide educational opportunities to further their well-being. Today’s Special Topics Episode Music has been a part of Jana

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24:41

Why Spinal Surgery May Not Be the Answer with Dr....

Small Changes Big Shifts ·

2022/09/18

“The one thing that pulled me out of my hole was expressive writing. Nothing really happens or changes without expressive writing.” - David Hanscom In 1990, Dr. David Hanscom, a renowned orthopedic surgeon, had his life turned upside down. He began experiencing chronic pain that made him develop 17 symptoms – including OCD, depression, migraine headaches, and many more issues. He shares that his “whole body was lit up” and nobody could help him figure out what was going on. In today's episode, he

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25:18

Why Chronic Pain Increases When Fear is Present with...

Small Changes Big Shifts ·

2022/09/11

“It’s the simple things done consistently that promote long-term health.” - Dr. Dom Fraboni How is mindset connected to chronic pain? Most people describe pain as scary, yet Dr. Jen Esquer and Dr. Dom Fraboni say it’s an incredible cue our body is sending to say we need to shift in the way we’re doing something. In today’s episode, Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom – both physical therapists – explain why many people aren’t getting down to the root causes of their pain and why many treatments are only passive to

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25:13

The Mind/Body Connection & Its Power to Heal with...

Small Changes Big Shifts ·

2022/09/04

“Any time you feel stressed and go into that fight or flight mode – everything about your body changes.” - Cindy Perlin Between the opioid epidemic and her own life story, Cindy Perlin set out on a journey to help people see a different side of the story behind chronic pain. In today’s episode, Cindy shares how she became suicidal after battling severe chronic back pain for three years, beginning at age 25 – without doctors being able to help her. The change happened when a friend recommended a book

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37:41

Supercharging Your Brain Health & Finding More Peace...

Small Changes Big Shifts ·

2022/08/28

“We don’t want stress to go away – we want some stress, we want some challenge, we have a need to grow, but the key is joy. I find it’s less about getting rid of stress, but seeking joy.” - Dr. Heidi Hanna Studies show that nearly half of adults in the United States (46.4%) will experience a mental illness during their lifetime. * Other research has also shown that when stress becomes chronic, the risks for mental health problems and other medical problems increase. * Stress levels are beginning to

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38:09

What to Know About Low Back Pain & How One Group is...

Small Changes Big Shifts ·

2022/08/21

“Lower back pain is not bad genetics or bad luck. A majority of the time it’s just a mechanical issue.” - Dr. Sean Cailteux Between medications, surgeries, treatments, and missed work, lower back pain is costing people in the United States over 200 billion dollars per year. Even more, research shows that 4 out of 5 people will experience lower back pain at some point in their lives, and most of them either feel hopeless about it or unsure how to treat it. In today’s episode, Dr. Sean Cailteux

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25:37

Why Feet Affect Your Whole Body with Karen Kipp &...

Small Changes Big Shifts ·

2022/08/14

“The health of your feet is critical to your overall well-being.” - Karen Kipp Many people are often afraid to seek help for pain due to fear of requiring surgery or medication. However, most don’t realize that small changes to your foot health can make a big difference, if not eliminate it completely. In today’s episode, Karen Kipp and Khalil Elgharsi join Dr. Michelle Robin as they embark on a conversation about why our feet are responsible for so much in our bodies. They both discuss their line

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28:44

How Technology is Changing Our Bodies with Dr. Erik...

Small Changes Big Shifts ·

2022/08/07

“We need to be breathing slower and lower.” - Erik Peper Dr. Erik Peper has become a recognized expert on stress management and workplace health all over the world, in addition to being the author of numerous books and articles. In today’s episode, he shares what got him into holistic health back in the 1970s, plus why his passion and lifework became all about helping his students and other people optimize and mobilize their health. As a culture, it’s time we start looking at health as much bigger

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