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Navigating Health Challenges and Weight Loss: A Journey of Curiosity

In this episode of the Shift Happens podcast, hosts Robin McIntire, a certified life and transitions coach, and Monique Eckes discuss the challenges surrounding health and weight loss. They touch on health topics like energy, chronic pain, and physical limitations and then Monique shares her personal journey of weight loss, shedding 30 pounds by addressing underlying beliefs and staying curious. They emphasize the importance of understanding the 'why' behind health goals and making gradual, sustainable changes rather than drastic measures. Listeners are encouraged to look for 'low hanging fruit' and simple, actionable steps to improve health. The episode also touches upon overcoming plateaus and the significance of mental aspects in achieving long-term health and fitness success.

00:54 Common Health Issues
01:56 Weight Loss Journey
04:05 Beliefs and Weight Loss
09:37 Commitment to Change
12:03 Achieving Goals and Staying Motivated
16:58 Exploring New Possibilities
19:10 Hiking and Personal Achievements
20:03 Embracing the Athlete Identity
21:56 Shifting Focus from Food to Experiences
23:28 Finding Enjoyable Exercise
27:10 Addressing Plateaus and Mental Shifts
30:22 The Importance of Staying Curious
34:48 Conclusion and Next Steps

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In this episode of 'Shift Happens,' hosts Robin McIntire, a certified life and transitions coach, and Monique Eckes, a client of Robin's and a self-proclaimed question-asker, explore why aspects of life may feel 'off' or 'not working' and delve into how to fix these issues. They discuss common feelings of frustration and powerlessness, especially in business, relationships, health, and general life satisfaction. The hosts kick off this mini-series focusing on these specific challenges, emphasizing the importance of personal responsibility and self-awareness. They share insights on pinpointing areas where one may need to be fully showing up, offering practical advice to begin making positive changes. The episode also includes a story from Robin about a transformative personal experience in therapy. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their commitments and take actionable steps toward improvement.

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Mastering Overwhelm: Practical Tips and Transformative Strategies

In this episode of Shift Happens, hosts Robin McIntire and Monique Eckes explore the causes, effects, and solutions to feeling overwhelmed. They discuss managing boundaries, creating 'white space' in schedules, and the importance of sleep and mental clarity. Practical tips are provided to help reclaim control and reduce stress. The hosts also emphasize transforming one's mindset to stay in motion without self-judgment, with Robin's catchphrase, 'shift happens,' capturing the essence of personal transformation through small, actionable steps.

00:34 Understanding Overwhelm
02:22 Signs of Overwhelm
04:46 Dealing with Overwhelm
10:12 Personal Experiences with Overwhelm
12:14 Understanding and Normalizing Overwhelm
12:37 Benefits of Overcoming Overwhelm
12:47 Steps to Get Out of Overwhelm
14:22 Brain Dump Technique
15:33 Action Steps and Momentum
16:47 Sponsor Break and Spark Plus Session
17:57 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
19:59 Conclusion and Call to Action

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💁🏼‍♀️🎇Ready to take action and learn to build new habits? Book a Spark Session Plus session with Robin

📧Let's Chat! Request a Free Discovery Call or Contact Robin

💻Visit Robin's Website at robinmcintire.com or https://linktr.ee/RobinMcIntire

📧Contact Monique at Siver Paw Studio

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