Small Changes Big Shifts With Dr. Michelle Robin

Today is a really special day on Small Changes Big Shifts. We have Dr. Terry Wahls on the show. In 2000, Dr. Wahls was diagnosed with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis. By 2003 she had transitioned to secondary progressive multiple sclerosis. In December 2007, she began the Wahls Protocol™. Within a year, she was able to walk through the hospital without a cane and even complete an 18-mile bicycle tour. We also have Julie Robinson on the show. Julie was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis last year. She started using the Wahls Protocol™ and within months saw huge changes in her symptoms.

Today on Small Change Big Shifts I am speaking with functional medicine expert Dr. Jill Carnahan. Jill was diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer at 25. At the time of her diagnosis life was grand. She was a third year medical student at Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago. Life was just beginning. And then she found the lump. It was that day, that she learned how to harness the incredible healing power of food.

Today on Small Change Big Shifts I am speaking with NY Times bestselling author, Lyn-Genet Recitas and Steve Spangler of Simple Science Juices. Lyn-Genet Recitas is the NY Times and International Bestselling author of The Plan, a groundbreaking anti-inflammatory nutritional protocol which has been published in over 15 countries. She’s been featured on Dr. Oz, Huffington Post, CBS, NBC, Fox News, Women’s Running, Fitness and More Magazine. The founder of Simple Science Juices, Steve Spangler, was inspired by his personal experience health. While Steve had a professional soccer career, he was on a host of medication to relieve symptoms of acid reflux, chronic sinusitis, chronic fatigue, allergies, ADHD, and asthma. Conventional medications were only treating his symptoms. These medications were not addressing the root cause. Through lifestyle changes and incorporating fresh cold-pressed juice, Steve was able to eliminate all medications, increase his physical energy, mental clarity, and overall vitality.

Today on Small Change Big Shifts I am speaking with Terri Trespicio. Terri has a very unique idea about what passion is and what it isn’t. For nearly a decade, Terri served as a senior editor at Martha Stewart’s Whole Living (formerly Body+Soul) magazine. Today she is a branding strategist and coach who helps visionaries, experts, entrepreneurs, and businesses figure out how to get the attention they want. She continues to contribute widely to the media, and has appeared on the Today show, Dr. Oz, The Early Show, TBS Movie & a Makeover, The Martha Stewart Show and The Anderson Cooper Show. 

Today on Small Change Big Shifts I am speaking with Natural Health Practitioner Becky Chambers. Becky was chronically ill for over 30 years. She once weighed 200 pounds, was depressed, chronically fatigued and had many severe joint problems. To release her weight and live a healthier happier life, Becky tried a number of natural health approaches. For the last 30 years she has been practicing and studying the power of natural and energy medicine.

Today on Small Change Big Shifts I am speaking with the creator and holistic health coach of Transformative Nutrition, Michael Tamez. In his early 20s Michael weighed 245 pounds. He had severe sleep apnea, high blood pressure, gum disease, and a whole lot of resentment for himself. His sleep apnea was so bad that he was falling asleep at work and even behind the wheel of his company car. Fast forward to 2001 and Michael was ready for change. He was ready to break the cycle of emotional eating. He was tired of living the way he was... He was ready to release the weight and sleep without the CPAP machine. Tune into today to hear how Michael went from emotional eater to a healthy holistic coach helping others with their relationship with food. 

Tony Wrighton, author and popular sports broadcaster contracted a virulent virus in 2014. He spent months in bed, not sure if he would ever recover. To heal he used self-hypnosis and (Neuro Linguistic Programming) NLP. Today, as a NLP coach and podcast host he teaches others how to use relaxation and positive mental programming to give them the creativity, health and energy they seek. Tony is on Small Changes Big Shifts today to talk about how you can use Zestology and the power of relaxation to maintain energy and motivation.

Today on Small Changes Big Shifts we have a Aaron Anastasi. Aaron graduated from Princeton with master’s degree from Princeton where he studied philosophy and psychology. After graduation, Aaron made a living as a singer and songwriter. As his career progressed he decided and did in fact help others around the world create a career in the world of music. He did this through what became an internationally-recognized six-figure online singing lesson program called Superior Songwriting Method. To support this community of aspiring musicians Aaron created a YouTube channel with over 10.5 million organic views and over 125 thousand subscribers.Today Aaron uses his music background and his degrees in philosophy and psychology to coach and train others how to overcome their limiting beliefs. His coaching clients are film directors, marine biologists and TEDx speakers. His new book, The Voice of Your Dreams, outlines a process that helps you live your dreams and do what is in your heart.

Today on Small Changes Big Shifts I am talking with our real guest Sudy. Sudy has had a tough couple of weeks after losing a furry family member. Sudy talks today about the power of her grief and how that is informing her wellness journey today and in months to come. Today, we also have my friend and fellow podcaster, Dr. James Kelley. Dr. James started Brave Endurance to help organizations customize a plan for their employees so they can be healthier, happier and more productive.

Today on Small Changes Big Shifts I will be speaking with Courtney Carver. In 2006, she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. As part of her journey, she created her popular blog, Be More with Less. The blog is all about helping people simplify their life. She also created a minimalist fashion challenge Project 333 in 2010.

Today 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?

Today 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. 

Today on Small Changes Big Shifts I will be speaking with my good friends Raz Ingrasci from the Hoffman Process and Frank Ferrante of MAY I BE FRANK. The Hoffman Process is a week-long personal-growth retreat that helps participants identify negative behaviors, moods, and ways of thinking that developed unconsciously and were conditioned in childhood. If you are looking for a story about a “real person” transforming their life, and you aren’t familiar with Frank Ferrante you must listen to this episode. Frank received his GED at 51. He lost over 100 pounds, healed old patterns and became sober. You can read more about his story here.

On Small Changes Big Shifts I am speaking with my birthday buddy Stephanie Maj. Today, we are both coming together to talk wellness and celebrate our 50th birthday. Dr. Steph is a chiropractor, author, podcast host of Women Seeking Wellness, international speaker and has been in practice for over 20 years. Dr. Steph lives in Chicago where she helps women and families with their pediatric, pregnancy, and wellness care. 

Today on Small Changes Big Shifts we have Shannon Kaiser. Shannon's the founder of Playwiththeworld.com. She's an author, international life coach, teacher, and inspirational speaker who left her job in advertising several years ago to follow her heart and become a writer. We will discuss Shannon’s new book Adventures for Your Soul and ways you can create and sustain more joy and happiness in your life today. 

Today I have created a special Small Changes Big Shifts episode for you. On this day, three days before my 50th birthday, 9-months after this accident I wanted to share the lessons I have learned on this healing journey with you.

Today I am talking with Lisa Grefe. Lisa is the founder of Deliver Delight. She understands that sometimes flowers just don’t cut it. Deliver Delight was born out of a small and simple idea from her own experience healing and recovering from brain surgery. Diagnosed with Chiari Malformation and Syringomyelia, a rare neurological condition, brain surgery was her only option to live a better quality of life. Overtime, the small gifts, notes, and support meant the world to her and have inspired her first product, Deliver Delight. 

Today on Small Changes Big Shifts I am speaking with change agent Dr. Laura Eickman. Eickman is a psychologist and the founder of Rebel. Rebel is an organization that is redefining beauty for every body. REbeL is a student-driven, peer education program designed to address body image issues and disordered eating. In five years, REbeL has taught more than 560 students to reject conformity and to love their bodies. That is pretty amazing.

Today on Small Changes Big Shifts, I will be speaking therapist Brooke Wesley. Brooke has worked as a therapist with adolescents and adults who struggle with eating disorders for years. She is the co-founder of Thalia House, a supportive living facility for women with eating disorders. Brooke has also just published her first book, Hungry to be Whole; A therapist Tale of Healing from Anorexia. On the podcast, she will share ways we can heal so we can truly be comfortable in our own skin.

Today on Small Changes Big Shifts I have a bonus show filled with LOVE for you! Barnett Helzberg is an amazing community leader in Kansas City and one of my mentors. Barnett’s family owns a family of jewelry stores, Helzberg Diamonds, that has touched the hearts of millions. After a century of service, the Helzberg name has come to stand for quality, knowledge and trust. But most importantly, at its very core, Helzberg Diamonds stands for love.