Small Changes Big Shifts With Dr. Michelle Robin

Daneen West is a Cisco Customer Success Executive, mother of three, and Brain Health Coach. For the past 21 years, Daneen has worked for Cisco Systems, designing, and leading industry award-winning talent development programs  After years of being on the verge of burnout, she is professionally more resilient, energized, and mentally sharp than decades earlier because of discovering brain health, where all the power is to up-level your life. Certified through the NeuroLeadership Institute and Amen Clinics, Brain Health has transformed every area of Daneen’s life, and she is compelled to provide the opportunity for others to ease anxiety, boost focus and finally work on their sleep struggles. Daneen’s Brain-Boosting checklist is a great resource to discover practical tips to heal, protect and grow the brain (See below). Memorable Quotes: “So as parents, if we have that intuition like that, something's wrong, check it out. And if the first doctor may not, if you don't resonate there, you're not being heard. Kee

As the Executive Director of Kansas City Corporate Challenge, Lacey Fisher is headed into her seventh season with the organization while the Games themselves are entering their 43rd year. Although originally from western Kansas, Lacey has taken to becoming a KCMO transplant and enjoys all things Kansas City including BBQ, the Royals, and of course the Chiefs.  Lacey earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Kansas (Rock Chalk!) and her Master’s Degree of Leisure, Youth, & Human Services from the University of Northern Iowa.  At any given time, Lacey can be found involved in some type of competition or sporting endeavor whether it be pursuing her interest as an unlikely runner, organizing events, or watching her favorite sports teams. Memorable Quotes: “If you’ve been, no explanation is necessary. If you haven’t, none is adequate” – Lou Holtz “We know that no one goes it alone. And that's why it's important that people have friends that go for a walk with them or they take a podcas

Dr. Tereza Hubkova is board-certified in internal medicine, integrative and holistic medicine. Her breadth of experience allows her to see your health from many angles.  With additional training in functional medicine, lifestyle medicine and herbalism, she has many tools in her toolbox that equip her to look for the underlying root cause of disease. She finds a natural approach to health and healing often more rewarding and safer than pharmaceuticals, but prescribes medications when necessary. Dr. Hubkova takes time to listen to your story and works like a detective looking for clues and solutions where others have not. Before relocating to Overland Park in 2019 to lead the AdventHealth Whole Health Institute, Dr. Hubkova served high-profile clients at the internationally known Canyon Ranch Spa in Lenox, Massachusetts, for ten years. Memorable Quotes: “When diet is bad, medicine is of no use. But if your diet is good, then medicine is of no need.” “Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you

Dr. William Davis is a cardiologist and New York Times #1 bestselling author of the Wheat Belly book series, Undoctored, and of the new book Super Gut. Dr. Davis believes that given the right information and tools, magnificent health is achievable without prescription drugs and without medical procedures. Instead, what you need are the basic principles of nutrition. With those, you can address common nutrient deficiencies and a disrupted gut microbiome. Dr. Davis is the Medical Director and founder of the Undoctored program including the Undoctored Inner Circle. He is also a podcast host of the Defiant Health Radio podcast where he talks about the gut microbiome and other health topics. Memorable Quotes: “In other words, we're exposed almost daily to things that disrupt the microbiome. And there's two major consequences. One is we've lost important species. We've lost some unimportant species, too. So that doesn't make a big difference, but we've lost very important species that are crucial for human health.

At nine-years old John O’Leary was burned on 100% of his body from an accident he caused while playing in the garage with matches and gasoline. He was given a 1% chance to live. After dozens of surgeries and years of physical therapy, he survived. For 20 years, the family didn’t talk about what happened. John simply wanted his life to go on as normal. That is until John’s parents wrote a book titled “Overwhelming Odds” that told the story of the family’s experience. That book, combined with a short presentation for a three-member girl scout group, ignited the rest of John’s life work and calling.   John is now the president of Live Inspired, a keynote speaker, author, and podcast host. He shares his story with others and inspires them to live meaningful lives in spite of hardship and tragedy. John’s is an agent of inspirational living and master at overcoming adversity. Memorable Quotes: “If you are in the season of struggle or the season of loss, recognize first and foremost that you are not alone.” “It's o

Jimmy Page and Dan Britton are both leaders of Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Jimmy is a speaker, author, triathlete, fitness leader, and co-author of three books: Wisdom Walks, Wisdom Walks Sports, and Pray Fit. He also hosts a weekly radio show called Fit Fridays. Jimmy is an adventure seeker, he went skydiving with each of his kids for their 18th birthday, and he loves Country Music! Dan is a speaker, author, and marathon runner. He is a former professional lacrosse player who has coauthored two books, Wisdom Walks and Wisdom Walks SPORTS. Dan is also the author and editor of eleven FCA books. Memorable Quotes: “And I remember just having to say no to a lot of things, getting rid of a lot of things that were probably pretty good things. But they weren't helping me make progress towards the most important things. So it began that journey of, as you say, simple changes that made a big shift or, in this case, a big difference in our lives.” “And that's part of the beauty of “One Word” is God will do thing

In this episode of Small Changes Big Shifts our very own Chief Operations Officer, Jamie Durner, comes on the show to interview Dr. Michelle Robin about the mission and vision of the podcast. Jamie is a whole person practitioner, wellbeing program developer and facilitator, and a health, life, and business mentor and coach. She started working with Small Changes Big Shifts in 2021.   Memorable Quotes: “I know that there's a lot of uncertainty in the world, but what I am certain about is if you will dial into your own inner-knowing, and you'll do more good stuff than bad stuff for your body on a daily basis, when you lay your head down on your pillow at night, that you will have your health.” “I want to make sure I use all the talent that God or Creator gave me.” “Jamie, I'm afraid every day. I'm a fear-based personality. So, you know, I'm afraid every day, but I do it anyway. I want to tell you I don't like getting on stage. I don't like being on camera. I do it anyway because I feel the calling of my spirit

Join us as we welcome Barbara Unell and Tricia Rausch on this week’s episode, where they share the story how ParentCare was founded in Kansas City. ParentCare was developed with guidance from Barbara Unell, a parent educator, author of Discipline with Love and Limits, and founder of the Raised with Love and Limits Foundation. Tricia is a Registered Nurse and Coordinator of Perinatal Bereavement at AdventHealth and has teamed up with Barbara to ensure this program gives parents everything they need to raise their little ones. ParentCare is the first free program of its kind in the United States, where parents and caregivers have a place to go with questions or concerns about yourself or your children and get free, trusted, personal answers from experts who will listen at AdventHealth. Memorable Quotes:  “A family becomes healthier when parents take care of themselves.” “The foundation is based on resources all parents and caregivers deserve to know about.” “There’s no cost to the program, but there is a cost

Born in Ghana, West Africa, Kute is an inspirational speaker and transformational leader. He has been inspiring audiences around the world from the first time he spoke in front of 3,000 people at the age of 8, later speaking in over 300 venues by the time he was 18. He helps organizations develop authentic leadership and achieve extraordinary performance. He is the author of the bestselling book You. Are. The. One. and The Magic of Surrender. Today, he is highly sought out by major companies, seeking to redefine their paradigm for success, and inspire greatness. He is a next generation world leader out to awaken millions to “love” and “living” their inspired destiny. Memorable Quotes:  “I didn’t think this was the book I was going to write, but I discovered this was the book seeking to be written.” “I soon realized nothing I could do was going to cure my mother, and I had to go through this process of surrendering.” “She wasn’t attached to life, she wasn’t attached to death, she was in a complete state of su

We’ve had a great month celebrating kindness thanks to this year’s sponsor, City Wide Facility Solutions. Today, Dr. Michelle Robin welcomes Andrea Allison-Putman and Lori Bennett on the show to share their experience participating in the 31-Day Kindness Campaign. Join us to hear about the power of kindness and what they have learned kindness really looks likes in our everyday lives. Sometimes kindness can be as simple as listening with an open heart. Memorable Quotes:  “You are not listening to what the answer is. You are listening for what’s really going on in their lives.” “Moments matter. Memories matter.” “It’s much easier to be kind when you feel good.” “Everybody is fighting a battle. Either you are throwing gasoline on their situation, or you are throwing water on their situation.” “Listen. Look people in the eye. Those things go a thousand miles. So many problems in our world could be solved if people step back and listen.” “A simple smile goes a really long way.” What You’ll Learn: How the 31-Day

Steve Gross is the Chief Playmaker at Life is Good Kids Foundation. The mission at Life is Good is to spread and harness the power of optimism to help kids heal from the impact of childhood trauma. The way that they do that is by partnering with the frontline men and women who dedicate their lives to building, healing, and creating life changing relationships with kids. Memorable Quotes: “We have problems. We have challenges. There is suffering. But we can never lose sight of the opportunities that exist amidst the obstacles if we want to make things better.” “But just being alive, we are going to suffer. And when we're suffering, nothing soothes that suffering more than somebody seeing us, valuing us, and treating us with love and kindness.” “Our emotions are going to get the best of us from time to time, but when we become aware of it, we can take action to try to mitigate the response and to try to make things better.” What You’ll Learn: Why kindness is so important to cultivate, how to use kindness to i

Matt is a former special education teacher and spent the majority of his educational career as an elementary principal. Under his leadership two elementary schools went from Low Performing schools to Top Ten High Performing schools in the State of Missouri. Matt contributes this increase in achievement to the power of positive relationships. When organizations are focused on people – great things happen … and it’s the little things that make a big difference. Matt currently serves as a Senior Consultant with Franklin Covey, a Room Tilter for Limitless Minds, and Lead Coach for John O’Leary LIVE INSPIRED. Matt is also the President of Miller Consulting, serving a wide variety of clients in the St. Louis area. He has been a Director for the West County Fire and EMS District for the past 18 years, serves on the YMCA Board, and is highly involved at St. Vincent DePaul Church in downtown St. Louis. Memorable Quotes: “I’ve never been more truly convicted to know that the most important thing we can do is to hook o

Susan Mettes is the author of the brand-new book coming out November 2 called, “The Loneliness Epidemic – Why So Many of Us Feel Alone and How Leaders Can Respond.” Susan has been studying people and their decisions for over a decade. She has experience in behavioral economics, writing, research, survey design and analysis, travel, journalism, public policy, and teaching. Susan is currently working as an Associate Editor at Christianity Today magazine. Her family alternates between living in East Africa and Washington D.C. Memorable Quotes: “Loneliness is really when we're disappointed with our relationship. So sometimes that takes the form of missing a specific person. Sometimes we wish we had friends, more friends, different friends, a specific friend. But it's always that gap between the relationships we want to have and the relationships we actually have.” “In the United States, the older you are, the less likely you are to be lonely. It is a young person's problem in our country.” “But sometimes people

Vicki O’Grady is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor, author, and accomplished workshop presenter.  She has worked in the fields of mental health, addictions, eating disorders and personal growth since the late 70’s. Vicki has traveled throughout the United States and Israel presenting personal growth workshops and seminars. She is the former President and founder of Personal Power and Prosperity, a personal growth organization.  In 2014, Vicki started the You Matter Compassion Project, which involves giving out YOU MATTER cards. Upward of 2 million have been given out by people in the US, Israel and other countries.  Memorable Quotes: “We're all seeking through outside experiences and through other people to validate our specialness, our goodness. We're trying to feel that unconditional love from a person that gives our life meaning. And one of the things that I found is that we all seek things outside of ourselves to try and give us that, whether it's an addiction or a person or a job or exercise.”

Linda Cohen is known as the Kindness Catalyst. She has been a nationally recognized kindness expert and professional speaker for over a decade. Linda works with a wide variety of businesses and associations on the ROI of Kindness. She is the author of two books. Her first book is called, “1,000 Mitzvahs: How Small Acts of Kindness Can Heal, Inspire and Change Your Life.”   Her new book is called, “The Economy of Kindness: How Kindness Transforms Your Bottom Line,” and will be published in October 2021. She lives in Oregon with her husband of 28 years. They have two spirited young adult children and two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Ginger and Remy. She loves practicing yoga and meditation and will never pass up a good cup of Earl Grey tea! Memorable Quotes: "If you see what needs to be repaired and how to repair it, then you have found a piece of the world that God has left for you to complete. But if you only see what is wrong and what is ugly in the world, then it is you yourself that needs repair." - Ra

City Wide is the largest management company in the building maintenance industry, facilitating janitorial and more than 20 additional maintenance services for every client. They do more than just manage maintenance services for commercial facilities, they pride themselves on being a partner that helps you save time and solve problems! We spoke with three members of the City Wide Team: Jeff Oddo, the CEO and owner of City Wide Facility Solutions and City Wide Franchise. Lisa Greco, the director of People and Culture at City Wide Facility Solutions. Tom Bridgeforth, a present owner of a City Wide Facility Solutions franchise in central New Jersey. Memorable Quotes: “And for me, Michelle, the ripple is all about kindness, treating others like they matter. It's like treating people like someone else's precious child, someone that deserves respect, and is worthy of love and kindness.” - Jeff Oddo “Whether that's walking the halls, whether that's bringing in new talent, whether that's enriching the lives of the em

Edie Varley is a speaker, advisor, educator and the founder of The Varley Group which focuses on developing the skills of Emotional Intelligence to transform human potential into constructive contribution. From the boiler room to the board room, Edie helps people find the meaning in their work and the value in their contribution. Her work has benefited individuals and corporations – from privately held to Fortune 500 alike. Prior to founding The Varley Group in 2000, she served for 25 years in the business of chemical manufacturing where she started in sales and ultimately led the company as CEO and owner. During her tenure, Edie helped people find the meaning in their work and as CEO led the company to double-digit net operating profit. Memorable Quotes: “When we change the way we look at things, the things we look at change.” “Think about the way you’re speaking because words create worlds.” “You’re hard wired with gifts that you think everybody has, but they’re really gifts unique to you.” “When you’re aw

Dr. Sheila Robinson is the owner and publisher of Diversity Women Media. She is a keynote speaker on leadership, entrepreneurship, and diversity and inclusion. She’s written two books “Lead by Example: An Insider’s Look at How to Successfully Lead in Corporate America and Entrepreneurship” and “Your Toolkit for Success: The Professional Woman’s Guide for Advancing to the C-Suite.” Dr. Robinson mentors women in business and trains companies on how to transform their culture around equity and belonging. She is no stranger to adversity and has overcome many career challenges. As a result of her journey, she found her passion to help other business leaders achieve leadership success in their careers. She’s turned her personal achievements into a means of giving back to the community. Memorable Quotes: “What people say or do is a reflection of who they are and what I say and do is a reflection of who I am.” “Freedom is when your mind, body, and spirit don’t get in the way.” “We are only as great as the least amon

Qiana Thomason has dedicated her career to the improvement of health and wellbeing across the region. As the CEO of Health Forward, she focuses on communities over-represented in health injustice and those living in marginalized conditions. While Qiana has an impressive career repertoire, it’s her health journey that is the highlight of her story. After years of suffering from intense skin issues, self-isolation, and joint and gut pain, Qiana found the answer. It took stepping away from conventional medicine and discovering the root cause of her symptoms through a functional approach. The problem? An overgrowth of Candida albicans in her gut created an autoimmune response in the rest of her body. Through listening to her body, building relationships with her healthcare providers, and relentlessly pursuing wellbeing Qiana was able to find healing. Memorable Quotes: “There’s the food you get through what you eat, and the food you put on your body, and the food you put in your mind and your soul.” “I’ve always