Small Changes Big Shifts With Dr. Michelle Robin

The best thing that you can invest in is yourself - Dr. Brandon Brock Today on Small Changes Big Shifts, we have someone who is very dear to Dr. Michelle Robin and that is Dr. Brandon Brock. When Dr. Michelle injured her head in a bicycle accident years ago, she sought out answers on how to heal her brain and Dr. Brock was there to help. Dr. Brandon Brock is a multi-disciplinary practitioner that practices in the fields of functional neurology, physical medicine, orthopedics, nutrition, and family medicine. He enjoys helping those suffering from chronic conditions, and patients with multiple issues related to health and collaborating with colleagues and supervising practitioners for optimum results and good patient care. He treats everything from TBI to woman's health.  As you listen, you’ll find out how important it is to really go deep into healing parts of the brain that have been injured that typically don’t show up on an MRI scan. When that happens, you have to do a physical and figure out ways to activa

Life doesn’t count for much unless you’re willing to do your small part to leave our children — all of our children — a better world. Even if it’s difficult, even if the work seems great, even if we don’t get very far in our lifetime. - Barack Obama How can patients, caregivers, and healthcare practitioners work together to be on the same page? According to physician/scientist, entrepreneur, and both the Founder and CEO of Play-it Health, Dr. Kimberly Gandy, when we talk about the healthcare system, we are all part of that same community. However, the one small change we all have to focus on would be a mentality adjustment. That way, we can all realize that we have the power to change; not just for us but for those around us What exactly is Play-It Health? Blending technology with human beings and providing direct communication with patients, Play-it Health is making it easier for healthcare providers to send medication reminders, assist with dietary plans, provide education, and be there each step of the way

Let 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”. Specifically in this interview, Dr. Michelle and Dr. Jack, discussed how mental health is highly linked to cardiovascular risk if you are facing situations of isolation, depression, stress, or anxiety. Listen and find out how heal and feel better by meeting with a professional health coach, social worker, or psychologist and doing activities such as meditation or yoga to break the cycle. Discover how being outside, eating a Paleo-based diet, and getting enough sunshine can boost your emotions, decrease your stress, and help improve y

Hope, 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 why many people believe that the trifecta of aspirin, statin drugs, and blood pressure drugs are winners to help people but this idea couldn’t be further from the truth.  Find out how you can make small changes into big shifts by focusing on these four factors that Dr. Wolfson considers to be vital for a healthy heart:  Having a primary caregiver who is a functional, holistic doctor. Embracing the power of the natural sun and the nutrients it gives us at all times of the day. Making it a priority to get enough sleep every ni

Use the mind to direct the chi and the chi to mobilize the body. - Master Chen If you're committed to a healthy lifestyle but you're not exactly sure how to make it happen or what the right approach is, Author of her new book, Overcoming Overwhelm, Dr. Samantha Brody, joined us to shed some light on the matter. For over 20 years, Dr. Samantha has been a practicing Naturopathic Physician and Acupuncturist in Oregon. What is naturophatic medicine? According to Dr. Samantha, it is a medicine that helps people identify what is most important in their lives so that they can figure out where to put their energy to feel their best.  Naturopathic Medicine is also built on the foundation of the following 6 fundamental principles: First, Do No Harm  The Healing Power of Nature  Identify and Treat the Causes  Doctor as Teacher  Treat the Whole Person  Prevention  As you listen, Dr. Samantha also explains what overwhelm truly is, why it manifests differently for every person, and what symptoms you may notice in your bo

In order to be successful, you should sleep better. - Dr. Abid Bhat It might be surprising to find out that millions of Americans are actually suffering from sleeping disorders which are linked to other health problems such as obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. In this episode of Small Changes Big Shifts, Sleep Medicine Specialist and Founder of Sweet Sleep Studio, Dr. Abid Bhat, shares why sleep is quintessential for our overall physical and mental health, how he was called to become a sleep doctor, and why sleep apnea actually isn’t the most common sleep issue.  Listen and learn how bright lights, long work hours, and the go-go-go mentality are affecting our energy levels and quality of sleep at night plus the strong relationships that poor sleep has with depression, anxiety, irritability, and weight gain for people of all ages but especially for adolescents. In this episode you will also learn Dr. Bhat’s top three tips to help you make small changes into big shifts.  You shouldn’t g

Sleep is the best meditation. - Dalai Lama When it comes to our health, sleep is a vital component that many people are missing in their lives. Whether you are a parent, stressed out after a long day, or just can’t seem to sleep regularly, you know just how much sleep impacts your performance the next day. Today on Small Changes Big Shifts, we’re here to help you improve the quality of your sleep with Sleep Expert, Christine Hansen, aka The Sleep Boss. Christine has a very extensive health background from sleep and essential oils to nutrition and supplements. Her experience includes having certification as a Sleep Science Coach through the Spencer Institute and being a member of both the International Institute for Complementary Therapists and the National Sleep Foundation. As you listen, Christine shares her best advice for parents to help their young children sleep better at night, healing your body of inflammation and parasites, setting up the perfect atmosphere for a good night’s sleep, and how to discove

Your body is your strongest asset.- Erin Burch Instead of immediately attacking chronic aches and pains, can we learn from them and heal our bodies with a different approach? That is the point of view and mission of founder of The Burch Method, creator of Core Container™ System, author of the Create Your Ideal BodyeBook, host of the Luscious For Life Podcast, and proclaimed, Body Whisperer by her clients, Erin Burch. Especially in the midst of our current opioid epidemic, self-care and awareness are more vital than ever when it comes to being safe with pain management. Through The Burch Method, Erin uses an inside approach that has not only healed others but herself as well. The Burch Method is Erin’s own approach to healing chronic pain. At the age of 35, she was in a body that no longer felt her own after having two abdominal surgeries that left scar tissue behind which greatly affected her body and the probability of not being able to walk within five years. As time was ticking away, she decided to take ma

Rather than focusing on making 12 changes all at once this January, there is no better method to transforming your life in 2019 than by focusing on making gradual, small changes over the course of the year.  Each month, we are helping you turn small changes into big shifts by interviewing top experts from their respected industries. Together, we are here to help you focus on just one area of your life, one step at a time. Whether it’s sleep, nutrition, mindfulness, or movement this month, our mission is to help you transform your life by 2020. To kick off 2019, we have our Social Media and Digital Strategist, Christina Hager, interviewing our host, Dr. Michelle Robin, on what is happening in her own wellness journey, the future of Small Changes Big Shifts, and how you can become involved in SCBS as either an individual seeking answers, an employer looking to aide your employees, or a healthcare professional wanting to help both yourself and your patients lead a life full of wellness.  Specifically as you tune

Kindness has a big effect on the lives of people. Not only on the people who directly receive our compassion but even more so on the people who witness our acts of goodness from afar. That’s the bigger picture when we do something good for another person.  When you go out of your way to help another person, you probably have no idea how impactful that is on the people who witness you doing it. Even opening the door for another person can greatly move and inspire others. Today, on Small Changes Big Shifts we have father, motivational speaker, hospice volunteer, author of 5-Ways to Teach Students Dignity & Respect and board member of K.I.D.S. Plus Inc., David Flood, sharing with us what kind of effect spreading kindness can have on the world, why your life is not about you but about all the people around you, and why parents should listen more to their children and talk less.  David, whose own son, Justin, has autism, was so inspired when an opposing hockey team allowed Justin to score a goal during a game

Once you fall in love with who you are, then you will do what you know you need to do to have a life of wellness. But how do we actually fall in love with ourselves? That was a question and journey of twists and turns that former therapist now Dating Makeover and Confidence Expert, Kim Seltzer, had to face in her own life. After moving from Chicago to Santa Monica, Kim was at a pivotal moment in her personal life and marriage when she realized one afternoon that clothes truly do make the person. After switching out of her current dark, drab clothes that were reflecting her stuck, negative state of mind to try on a beautiful red dress at a boutique, she realized what a positive effect that dress had on her. This moment was the beginning for her to see herself in a whole new light, shift her mindset, and change her life for the better. With a passion for helping people from the outside in, Kim uses the Charisma Quotient to teach people how to understand the relationship between the outer and inner self, feel e

To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.- Oscar Wilde  Can we create an ideal romance by building a deep connection with ourselves first? That is the question that Love Coach, Diana Eskander, asked herself when she realized that in order to feel appreciated in a relationship, she had to appreciate herself first. On this week’s episode of the Small Changes Big Shifts Podcast, Diana and Dr. Michelle Robin explore the three emotions of depression, boredom, and loneliness. Especially during the December holiday season, these are feelings and states of mind that many people experience. Find out how you can explore all of them, focus on yourself through self-care, let them go, trust your path and positively grow on your wellness journey. Furthermore, Diana will explain why the ideal relationship has an interdependent nature in which you are able to make yourself feel happy, loved, and beautiful rather than rely on that from someone else. Learn how appreciating your blessings, not focusing on what you

“Gratitude turns what we have into enough.”- Ange Simson When it comes to being healthy, there isn’t just one factor and there might not only be one hurdle standing in your way but many. Today on Small Changes Big Shifts, we have Founder of The Gratitude Project, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach,Writer, and Happiness Expert, Ange Simson, share her own wellness journey with us, what health obstacles most women face, how to step into and honor your own person, and how gratitude plays a big part in our overall wellbeing.  Join us as Ange shares how tuning into her body made her realize that healing and diminishing her migraines would need more than just changing her diet. Deep down she knew that in order to truly live a better life of health, she would also have to focus on other factors such as her feelings and emotional wellness. Thus began her own gratitude project.  Listen and discover how loving herself for who she is and growing through the power of gratitude has not only helped Ange heal but has led her

“The process is the result.”- Rob Dionne So many times, we think of weight loss as a long term goal. Something that will happen down the road and will take months and months of work to achieve but Rob Dionne of Open Sky Fitnessis teaching us a new way of thinking.  Rob has his own personal story of weight loss and self discovery that he uses to help others find true happiness and self acceptance. He teaches people that short term goals are the way to make big changes in your life and on the scale. By focusing on actually transitioning your life, being in the present moment and not stressing over yesterday or worrying about tomorrow; you can lose all the weight in the world yet gain so much more at the same time.

“Kindness is contagious, catch it and pass it on!” -Rita Blitt Award-winning painter, sculptor, filmmaker, and creator the phrase, “Kindness is contagious, catch it,” Rita Blittshares how she created those words and became part of Beth Smith’s Kindness Programin Kansas City. The Kindness Program encourages acts of gentleness, thoughtfulness, compassion, and humanity. As you listen to this interview, you’ll learn how the Kindness Program expanded to include teaching students about kindness plus how they began to host a Kindness Dinner in which local students had to nominate someone for their outstanding acts. In return, Rita shares the immense impact that the Kindness Program has had on her own life as far as being kind and giving to others. Rita also dives into how creating works of art gives her great joy, what inspires her as an artist and what message she hopes to share with people across the world. Discover what small changes you can do today to make big shifts in our world tomorrow through kindness, love

Over the years, there have been many different approaches to improve our personal wellness from work-life balance, self-care, mindfulness, to work-life integration. One of these wellness practices that we can begin to incorporate into our lives is resiliency and focusing on how we show up in the world. Especially for healthcare workers, building resiliency can be vital for their mental, physical, and emotional health. Today on Small Changes Big Shifts, former ER nurse, speaker, author, and life coach, Diane Sieg, shares what resiliency means to her and how we can build our own resilience and sense of wellbeing through practicing grace, being mindful, and creating engagement skills. Discover why resiliency means so much more than being “tough” and able to handle difficult situations. Listen and learn what quick and simple small changes you can make today to make big shifts s in your everyday life to help you slow down, take time for yourself, and destress.

“We can only treat others with the same level of kindness that we give ourselves.” - Gail Straub, Author of The Rhythm of Compassion: Caring for Self, Connecting with Society No matter who you are, there are many wonderful benefits to writing. Whether you’re making a gratitude list, journaling thoughts, or trying to work through all the noise in your head, writing can help fill your cup, gain clarity, prevent burnout, and come home to yourself through greater self-awareness. Today, Creative Writing Wellness Coach, Speaker, and Author of several books includingWriting Alone Together, Inspiration For A Woman's Soul: Choosing Happiness, and Life Source Writing, Lynda Monk, joins us to share how creative writing for wellness became a part of her life, aided her career as a social worker, and how it has continued to be a critical part of her own self-care, self-love, and gratitude practices. As you listen, Lynda shares her top tricks and tips on how to get started with your own creative writing or journaling, ho

We all have these good intentions to eat healthy, exercise more, be mindful and more but how many of those goals have actually fallen through for you? Maybe you truly tried with all your effort but then felt left behind by the fitness industry? Today, we are helping you overcome any obstacles that are in your way to help you start living a healthier life you will love without it seeming like such a burden. Tune in as Author of Couch to Active and Founder of the brand, Couch to Active, Lyn Lindbergh, shares how finding a tribe, reaching out and making plans, plus taking wellness one day at a time will help you live a more active lifestyle that’s both easy and fun to do.

Always on the go with lots of energy, Jennifer Robinson worked hard at balancing her family’s life while also organizing and executing plans as a Director of Events. However, one day she noticed her energy beginning to shift and didn’t feel like she was herself anymore. She also began to gradually notice signs of fatigue, pain, thirst, dimming vision, muscle weakness, constant headache and loss of body mass. Not even Benadryl, M&Ms, or coffee could mask or help the symptoms and she knew it was time to seek help. Seeking an answer, she discovered that even though the tick never left a mark, she had chronic Lyme Disease and so began her wellness journey. Today, she is sharing how to live a life full of gratitude through her book, Joy Warrior, as well as teaching mindfulness and meditation at a local middle school as a paraeducator. On Small Changes Big Shifts, Jennifer is sharing her message about Chronic Lyme Disease including what people should know about it and why we should never underestimate it.  List

Our childhood experiences can often have an impact of what we want to do with our lives and how we will inspire the rest of the world. For author, educator, and owner of Authentic Life, Dr. Georgia Nab, it was the television series, Trapper John M.D., which moved her to have a career in the world of health care. However, after she began to study medicine, she realized it wasn’t the right path for her. So, she switched over to become a chiropractic and has never looked back since. Today on Small Changes Big Shifts, Dr. Nab is sharing how we can begin to heal by being present and making necessary changes when possible through functional medicine. Dr. Nab herself has gone on a wellness journey of exploring her health which began at a very young age. When she was 6 years old, she began to experience severe eczema which she realized was linked to the allergic reactions she was having with various soaps and cleaners at home.  As you’ll learn as you listen, sometimes our pain isn’t from a physical but an emotional s