The Flip N’ Shift Podcast

Expert Series Rucha Bhatt EPS 11

In the latest episode of The Flip N' Shift Podcast, my guest is Rucha Bhatt. 

Rucha helps clients make lifestyle changes and manage stress in order to improve their sleep. She also helps people arrange their daily activities to maximize function, vitality, and productivity. Rucha takes a body-mind-spirit approach in therapy sessions, looking at the whole person including values, habits, goals, balance, fulfillment, environment, lifestyle, and life purpose. We partner, guide, educate, support, and empower clients to make the changes to improve their sleep. 

Rucha discusses her approach to getting a better sleep as well as common myths around getting restful sleep.  She is also a peak performance Coach for Female Entrepreneurs as well as a certified sleep coach. 

 

Website:  www.ruchabhatt.com

Instagram: 

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1495265107474518

Email:  hello@ruchabhatt.com

 

Rucha discussing the lack of restful sleep in the following clip:

 

"I had brain fog, sadness, the mood part of it, poor concentration, yeah I had all of that."  10:07

 

"Sleep is such a big issue, I am telling you, I have talked to different groups of people.  I did (sleep) workshops with moms that were at home, entrepreneurs, health fairs talking to people talking about sleep.  Like you said, its such a common thing." 12:10

 

"There's a belief out there that you have to have 8 hours.  That is simply not true. In fact...."  14:03

 

 

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Expert Series Brad Walsh EPS 10

In the latest episode of The Flip N' Shift Podcast, my guest is Brad Walsh. 

Brad is the creator and host of the Empowerography Podcast and an owner/photographer of Visuphoria Boudoir Photography Services. He created The Empowerography Podcast in order to provide a platform that enables women’s voices to be heard and to share their stories/journeys and successes in business or life with the hopes of helping other women who may be dealing with or going through similar struggles. Brad genuinely believes his passion and love for what he does radiates and shines through and that’s what sets Brad apart. The Empowerography Podcast is all about helping women feel empowered one episode at a time.

Excerpt from https://empowerographypodcast.square.site/home

"For me the fact that I was raised by two very strong women in my life, both my mother and grandmother raised me up with the values and lessons to respect women ALWAYS. Seeing them and what they had to do to make ends meet and especially my mother going back to work to help raise my brother and I after she left my father and my grandmother stepping in to help raise us when my Mom was at work. They gave me an appreciation for women, albeit I was young but these values they instilled in me from a young age have stuck with me to this day. These two women were instrumental in making me the man I am today and were amazing role models for me.

Now being a father/parent myself of two beautiful girls and a husband to a beautiful wife, these 3 women along with my Mother and Grandmother are my “WHY”, my inspiration. I’ve first hand come to experience the struggles they’ve had with a positive body image. Both my daughters were bullied and picked on and seeing the effects this had on them as young kids, then carrying on into their preteen and teenage years and now young adult lives it's horrible that young girls have to go through all that and carry it with them into adulthood.

Their journeys inspired me to create this podcast and that is my "WHY" or at least a big part of it. From early preteen years into adulthood, women everywhere struggle with meeting society’s “beauty standard”. So please join me in spreading the word about this mission/collective/movement I am creating to help provide a platform for women to help empower and inspire other women out there in the world."

 

Website:  www.empowerographypodcast.com

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/empowerographypodcast/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/empowerography

Instatie:  http://instatie.com/empowerographypodcast

 

 

"Part of my process leading up to the shoot (Brad's Visuphoria Boudoir Photography) is building that rapport, trust and confidence."  11:13

 

"A common thing that I see or get is (customer) "I have to lose weight".."  Referring to common beliefs women struggle with regarding trepidations for shooting boudoir photography.  13:28

 

 

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In the latest episode of the Flip N' Shift Podcast, my guest is Sabrina Martelli.

As the founder and CEO of Be a Diamond Coaching, Sabrina is extremely passionate about providing support and helping other driven and ambitious people become fully aware of their individual potential.  She does this by offering individualized programs to help you dive deep into exactly how you can achieve more success in anything you want through various strategies and mindset work!

With two Undergraduate Degrees, a Master’s Degree and a Certification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Sabrina began her leadership journey as a Social Worker.  She soon recognized that she wanted to be her own boss and she expanded her entrepreneurial career in Network Marketing in 2016.  Sabrina successfully reached the top 5% of her company.  Additionally, Sabrina has a private practice offering mental health support to countless individuals.

As taken from her website (https://www.beadiamondcoaching.com/my-story) Sabrina explains:

"I have always had an innate quality and desire to do more and be more.  Since becoming a wife and a mother of 2 children, this passion has expanded in being the model for them that they deserve.  As a graduate of Thinking into Results and being mentored by Bob Proctor, I quickly realized that I am also driven to help others recognize that their POTENTIAL is endless, that they can choose FAITH over fear, and that nothing can dim the LIGHT that shines from within."

website:   https://www.beadiamondcoaching.com

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/sabrina.martelli.9

Linktree:   http://www.linktr.ee/beadiamondcoaching.com

Tiktok:  tiktok.com/@sabrinamartelli

 

"The work we do impact all areas of our lives. So you have individuals seeking coaching services who are working professionals, entrepreneurs or in the corporate world; originally, seeking out your services either cause they are feeling stuck or wanting to do something else (professionally) or don't know what they want to do..."  9:22

"If you look at any successful CEO, business owner, founder... What is one thing that they have in common.  They walk into a room and you can feel that energy off of them.  And everyone wants to be in their presence.  There is something to be said about the energy that you exude." 20:48

 

 

 

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In the latest episode of the Flip N' Shift Podcast, my guest is Thierry Dufour.

Thierry had been a Ground-school Educator for 10+ years, working with children’s /teenagers’ social dynamics and conflict resolution, then moved to project management in progressive schools and finally jumped on university on an IT line. He decided to take a radical turn at some point to create his own path - Coaching men full time in High Performance, Dating and Relationships. Thierry primarily focuses on men in tech and management positions.

In his personal life, after going on 1100 dates + over some years, and having loads of fun with that, Thierry got an immense amount of insights on himself and on the whole attraction between people. Today he is settled with his ideal partner and feels lucky to have her.

In Thierry's personal coaching, he is sharing his insights and support to men who want to have a better dating experience, improve their confidence and their self-story or men who are settled wanting to improve their current romantic relationship. Being in a relationship is not just a state. It’s another level of existence and quality communication, self-awareness and taking action frequent action to nurture that relationship is important. Many men unfortunately do not see that before it’s too late or find themselves unfulfilled in their current situation before they look at the above mentioned things.

High Performance and leadership is a natural part of Thierry's human experience and topics connect intrinsically with dating and relationship. It’s about showing up as a powerful and present version of yourself. It’s about being in a place in life where you are more aware of how your thoughts and action affect your own experience on a daily basis. With work on mindset, habits, your closest relationships, your self-discipline and finally your self-story, you can radically change the experience of being you, no matter your situation, change the energy you emit to others and the purpose you give to your life.

We will be discussing his experience with dating and confidence building as well as how his coaching work has helped men in high performance fields have better connections, confidence and overall life experiences they so desire. 

Website:  www.thedatingscholar.com

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/thierry.dufour2

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thedatingscholar/

Email:  d.thierry@gmail.com 

*Thierry discussing having had gone on 2-5 dates per week for over 7 years and what he learned from this experience as a professional high performance working person. 

"I went on, some weeks, 2-3 dates to some weeks 5 dates, right. So what did I learn....."  7:55

*Thierry discussing having difficulty with dating and what he learned regarding why some like you and some do not and especially if they do not like you for being you. 

"This just accelerated everything that was delayed from my childhood, where I had difficulties connecting with my (school aged) peers to then really be present and understand social ability."  8:22

 

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Expert Series Barbie Liss EPS 07

In the latest episode of the Flip N' Shift Podcast, my guest is Barbie Liss.

Barbie challenges conditioned societal perspectives and shifts individual mindset, as she guides women to celebrate their transition in years, to embody the power of their wisdom, and to rise in empowered self love and acceptance, as they walk into their Elder years.

As an advocate for Restorative Justice & Societal Healing, Barbie bridges gaps of Generations and of Healing & Justice, by UNteaching cultural messaging and reframing through love, compassion and forgiveness.

Barbie is a heart centered space holder for Women.  She lovingly guides toward healing, and to release fears of aging handed by society’s Anti~Aging message.

Barbie openly shares her story and journey as Mom of a rape survivor, and the healing of their Restorative Justice outcome, making history in the justice system, and the lessons on the journey of her path to where she is today.

Barbie is a Community Champion for Silken Laumann’s Unsinkable organization, she is Coach Resource with a variety of Organizations, sits on the Board of Advisors for Panacea Media Humanized, and has walked Ancestral Paths and Elder Ceremony with Indigenous Elder Grandmother Kaarina.

For more information:

Website:  https://www.barbieliss.com/about

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/barbie.liss.7

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/_barbieliss/?hl=en

Email: barbie@barbieliss.com

 

Barbie discussing after her daughter was raped and how Barbie responded to working through the initial response and as a mother how she reacted to this crisis. Survival Mode. 

"I watched my daughter disassociate from herself and her body.  We were in survival mode in the beginning.  (Responding to her daughter) Ok I got this, we got this, strong mom, we can do this.  It all (Barbie's Initial Reactionary Response), it wasn't working for her.  My responses weren't working for her."   19:21

I asked Barbie to share her experience with sitting across from her daughter's assailant in a 8 hour therapy session. Barbie's daughter opted for restorative outcomes for her attacker.  She recalls the emotions she felt when facing her daughter's rapist. 

"This was a day of (Pause).. I have never had every emotion run through my body in a short period of time. It was horrible and gut wrenching and beautiful and healing."  36:08

 

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Expert Series Angie Brown/Michael P. Brown Colon Cancer Foundation EPS 06

In the latest episode of the Flip N' Shift Podcast, my guest is Angie Brown.  Angie Brown is the wife of the late Michael P. Brown and the mother of their two early adolescent boys.  Angie discussed their personal story from the moment of meeting Michael, to becoming his wife and then the unfortunate diagnosis of late stage Signet Ring Cell Colon Cancer.  Angie's support and Michael's will to beat this aggressive and rare form of cancer while living his best life has touched so many lives.  She provided personal insight on Michael and explained his desire to create a foundation prior to his death to help bring awareness and funding for research.  The information below explains a little bit about the Michael P. Brown Colon Cancer Foundation. (https://run4michael.com/about-us/)

The Michael P. Brown Colon Cancer Foundation was created in 2014 by Michael, his wife, and a dedicated network of friends. Michael was initially diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer in February 2010, at age 26-years-old. He immediately underwent surgery to remove part of his colon, followed by six months of chemotherapy, with his wife and infant son by his side. Michael was in remission for almost four years. Then in December of 2013, he was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. The type of cancer Michael had is called signet ring cell adenocarcinoma. It is a rare and aggressive type of cancer that affects less than 1% of all colon cancer patients. Because of its rarity, this type of cancer is not researched as much as the more common forms of colon cancer.

 

It was out of this necessity for research that the Michael P. Brown Colon Cancer Foundation was founded. We knew that the research would not help save Michael, but rather the many people that will be diagnosed in the coming years. Currently, signet ring colon cancer is treated with the same chemotherapy medications as other colon cancers. Unfortunately, the usual chemotherapy options have proved to be suboptimal and many times ineffective for signet ring colon cancer.  

Michael had a heart for running, so to meet the goals of the foundation, a 5K Run/1 Mile Walk was established, “Michael’s 5K Run For Life.” Due to fantastic friend, family and community support, the run has gradually grew into a festival, “Michael’s Run for Life Festival,” with a kids’ run, food, drinks, bake sale, silent auction, live auction, kids’ event area, and a live band. As Michael’s health declined in 2018, he expressed his strong desire to continue our fundraising efforts. Following Michael’s passing in 2019, Central Illinois Endoscopy held the First Annual Michael P. Brown Dodgeball Tournament and a former co-worker/friend established the First Annual Michael P. Brown Colon Cancer Foundation Trivia Night. Michael leaves this world forever changed and his memory continues to inspire our foundation as we strive to keep future families affected by this disease whole. 

For more information:

Website:  https://run4michael.com

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/run4michael/

Email:  run4michael@gmail.com 

 

 

"Jackson was 2 2/1 months old when Michael was diagnosed with cancer." 20:26

"Michael had a very rare form of colon cancer, called Signet Ring Colon Cancer. Less than 1% of colon cancers are Signet Ring Colon Cancer. Signet ring carries a very poor prognosis." 21:49 

Referencing to travel (Ireland and New York) and doing vacations during Michael's final months:

 

"We gave ourselves permission to live a life that perhaps we wouldn't have ..had things been different."  36:50

 

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Expert Series Dr. Sarah Levin Allen EPS 05

In the latest episode of the Flip N' Shift Podcast, my guest is America’s Brain Gal, Pediatric Neuropsychologist, Dr. Sarah Levin Allen.  Dr. Allen helps busy parents overcome their fear and anxiety of failing their kids by refocusing their view of parenting with applied brain science.

 

Dr. Sarah is a mom, parent coach, doctoral professor, and school program consultant. She has spent over 15 years studying neuroscience, and is the international best selling author of the book Raising Brains. After experiencing the loss of three children that only lived an hour, her mother’s battles with cancer, the loss of her 29 year old sister to breast cancer, and a divorce, Dr. Allen has both the personal and professional experience to recognize the importance of using the time you have with your children to create meaningful connections that focus on the development of social, emotional, and cognitive brain skills. She helps busy parents and teachers efficiently and effectively learn to look at their kids as little brains so they raise happy, connected, successful humans!

    

 Dr. Sarah’s work has been featured in PopSugar, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philly.com, Lifehacker etc. She has been featured on 6ABC, ABC15, NBC10, Good Day Rochester, Good Day Philadelphia, 957BENFM Her Story, WHYY, The Pulse, NPR, and more!

 

Website:  https://brainbehaviorbridge.com/

 

FACEBOOK handle: https://www.facebook.com/Brainbehaviorbridge

 

IG handle: https://www.instagram.com/dr.sarahlallen/

 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-levin-allen-phd/

 

 

 

Dr. Sarah talks about how she emotionally dealt with losing her twins during pregnancy and then having to process emotions around the birth of her best friend's baby.  She shared her personal journey through grief and loss. 

 

"You have to remember that you can feel multiple things at one time, you can feel happy for someone else, and feel really devastated for yourself at the same time." 17:19

 

"The second thing that we can gain from thinking about our kids as these little brains, is what we start to think about what they need to learn. Instead of thinking of managing behaviors, we are brain growers." 42:55

 

"We need to start asking ourselves two different questions what does this little brain need to learn and what can I teach this little brain." 43:11

 

 

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In the latest episode of the Flip N' Shift Podcast, my guests are Nikki Biese and Mary Ohm from Biking for Babies.  Nikki Biese is the Executive Director of Biking for Babies.  Mary Ohm is a 2021 National Cyclist for Biking for Babies. 

Biking for Babies is an organization of young adults who cycle across the country to raise support and awareness for pregnancy resource centers across the country. This organization has raised over $900,000 over the past few years with this event.  It has supported 65 pregnancy center nationwide.  We discussed the history of the organization and its mission.  We chatted with Mary Ohm, 2021 National Cyclist, and learned her reasons for participating in this years event.  

Your Website:  www.bikingforbabies.com

https://bikingforbabies.com/about/our-missionaries/

FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/BikingforBabies

IG: www.instagram.com/BikingforBabies

Youtube Handle: www.youtube.com/BikingforBabies

LinkedIn: Biking for Babies

Nikki Biese, Executive Director, discusses how Biking for Babies Began:

"We were founded in 2009, two young college aged men, who were just reflecting on their role in supporting others, their role in the pro-life movement and supporting women in crisis, they were tri-athletes, of course, and decided to bike across Illinois that year to raise money for a local pregnancy center." 6:06

Mary Ohm, 2021 National Cyclist, discussing on why she chose to sign up for a 600-800 mile cycling event without being a long durance trained cyclist:

"I asked God why did you chose me to be apart of this mission, he whispered in my heart that he wanted to show me how much he loved me.  I really doubted that in my life before."  22:09

 

 

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In the latest episode of the Flip N' Shift Podcast, my guest is Alyssa Hart, Co-Founder of Walk for Baby Feet.  Alyssa Hart and Jamie Dunker co-founded an event called Walk for Baby Feet.  This event helps support women who have experienced Infant and Child Loss.  We discussed Alyssa's experience with losing her infant son, Andrew.  We learned how Alyssa focused on healing through sharing her story with others that have experienced infant loss.  Walk for Baby Feet is an organization that provides emotional support services and fundraising to help support local pregnancy and birthing centers. 

Website:  http://www.walkforbabyfeet.org/

FACEBOOK:  https://www.facebook.com/Walk-for-Baby-Feet-1708163992737844

Alyssa's Sono waiting to hear heartbeat at 19 weeks (baby had not been moving):

"I just knew, you know, and then.... I didn't hear anything." 7:15

Alyssa discussing after burying Andrew how she emotionally started healing:

"I needed to hear everything, I wanted to hear your story, then I wanted to share my story.." 20:18

 

 

 

 

 

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In the latest episode of the Flip N' Shift Podcast, my guest is Jennifer Chapman.  Jennifer Chapman survived a stroke in her early 30's.  Jennifer's mom suddenly passed away at the same age due to an allergic reaction. We discussed how her mental health played a big role in her health recovery.  Jennifer became a Life Coach to help other's who have similar stories and is now a public speaker for survivors of Stroke and other heart/brain related conditions.  

Website:  https://justcommitcoaching.com/

IG - https://www.instagram.com/justcommitcoaching/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.chapman.96