If you’re an entrepreneur, business owner, or anyone dreaming of building a more fulfilling and freedom-filled life, you’re in for powerful insights. On today’s episode, I talk with Ben Spangl, a high-performance coach, speaker, and founder of The Aligned Entrepreneur. Ben discusses his journey from grinding out long hours to build a seven-figure financial advising and insurance agency, to hitting a wall with burnout, and finally discovering a better way.

He shares the crucial turning points that made him reevaluate not just his business, but his entire approach to life and work. You’ll hear how Ben overcame the trap of endless hustle, confronted imposter syndrome, and learned to prioritize feeling alive and inspired every day. He opens up about hiring a coach, the subtle patterns that hold us back, and why real change starts with honoring how you want to experience your life—not just chasing bigger numbers.

Whether you’re hoping to create a freedom-based business, are stuck in the cycle of busywork, or searching for your true calling, this conversation is packed with practical, actionable wisdom. Plus, Ben teases his upcoming book, "It's Your Life to Live," and shares the tactical steps that helped him—and now help his clients—build wealth, impact, and fulfillment without burning out.

Get ready to be inspired, challenged, and equipped to make the shift—so you can finally live and work on your own terms!

Timestamps:

00:00 Exploring Life-Changing Stories

04:42 Burnout's Hidden Blessing

09:55 Seize the Opportunity

15:58 Identity Shift for Fulfillment

22:18 Personal Transformation and Awakening

27:08 The Power of Belief in Success

30:33 Energy Over Time Management

39:15 Improving Skills in New Ventures

Key Takeaways:

• Redefine Success Beyond Just Hustle: Ben’s story proves that relentless work and impressive revenue don’t automatically equal happiness or long-term success. True achievement is about building both income AND fulfillment.
• Intentionally Design Your Days: Set clear boundaries for your business hours and protect your personal time. Without structure, it’s easy to let your business consume all of your energy (and time).
• Start With How You Want To Feel: Before chasing goals, ask yourself: “How do I want to feel, day to day?” Focus on cultivating those emotions now, and watch how your external results begin to shift.

Ben’s journey is a reminder: It’s your life to live. Download the episode to hear how he created success on his terms—with more freedom, alignment, and meaning, not just more work.

Connect with Ben:

www.benspangl.com

Instagram: @benspangl

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Today’s episode is for anyone who has ever heard, “Just give it time, it will go away,” yet “it” persisted, and you suffered. If you’ve ever had an unexplained health issue seem to pop up and take over your life, you’ll appreciate this episode.

My guest, Megan Blacksmith, suffered a myriad of health issues shortly after her first child was born, told they were not related to childbirth or postpartum depression, but to being a new parent.

That ridiculous diagnosis led Megan on a powerful journey from mechanical engineer to discovering the profound impact of functional medicine and subconscious belief work

Now a functional diagnostic nutritional practitioner and NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) trainer—Megan specializes in helping people achieve lasting transformation from the inside out.

Megan explains how combining functional lab testing with the mindset-shifting tools of NLP can unlock deep, sustainable change in everything from your health to your daily habits. You’ll hear how unresolved trauma and limiting beliefs can keep us stuck, physically, causing health issues, even when we’re doing everything “right” on paper, and how shifting those beliefs can lead to rapid breakthroughs—sometimes in just a week.

Whether you’re a coach, health practitioner, or your health has been compromised, this episode is packed with insights on how to ask more empowering questions, rewire your mind, and ultimately get the results you've been chasing.

Tune in to learn how Megan helps her clients create holistic transformation—and how you can start shifting your own patterns to live a healthier, happier life.

Timestamps:

00:00 Panic to Discovery: Functional Nutrition

07:32 Discovering NLP for Personal Growth

16:02 Heal Your Mind, Heal Your Body

18:28 NLP in Transformative Coaching

28:39 Subconscious Story Rewriting Factors

30:34 "Secondary Gain and Belief Retention"

34:42 Breaking Financial Set Point Plateau

36:42 Integrating NLP with Health Recovery

Key Takeaways:

🔎 Look for Answers Beyond the Surface

🧠 Beliefs Shape Results

🤝 Change is Holistic & Rapid with Functional Medicine and NLP

Shifting what’s going on inside truly changes everything outside. Worth a listen if you’re curious about how to bridge functional health and mindset work for powerful results!

Connect with Megan:

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/becomingzesty

Training:

https://becomingzesty.com/transformation-accelerator-foundations/

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Podcast:

Becoming Zesty

Other Links Mentioned:

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Visit the Shift or Get Off the Pot Website: ShiftOrGetOffThePotPodcast.com

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Today’s episode is for you high achievers and those of you who feel like you're in a trap of busy, busy, busy, with long to-do lists and lots of hustling but feeling drained, tired, and definitely unsatisfied.My guest is a master certified neuro coach and doctor of physical therapy who thought she was living the American Dream only to find herself completely burned out and on the edge of losing her marriage. If you’re constantly hustling, filling every minute with tasks, and still feel like something’s missing, this conversation is for you.

Dr. Reana Mulcahy brings her firsthand experience with burnout in both the corporate and entrepreneurial worlds to the table, sharing vulnerable moments from hitting rock bottom in her car outside the hospital, to repeating the same exhaustion when she launched her own business.

We explore why burnout isn’t just about external pressures or demanding jobs. Instead, we look at those deep-seated beliefs, subconscious patterns, and the eternal quest for validation that trap us in cycles of overwork and overwhelm—even when we’re supposedly “doing it all right.”

You’ll learn the neuroscience behind why we sabotage our own fulfillment, practical brain-based tools to rewire your mind, and how it’s possible to trade endless pushing for a more joyful, sustainable flow.

Timestamps:

12:17 Overcoming Subconscious Beliefs

21:02 Uncovering Motivations Behind Perfectionism

29:53 Brain-Based Tools for Subconscious Healing

32:33 Identify Root Causes for Change

42:53 Identifying Success Blind Spots

50:29 Embracing Change Through Neuroplasticity

51:41 Dr. Mulcahy's Burnout Recovery Program

Key Takeaways:

🔸 Burnout is an inside job. – Changing jobs (or even starting your own business) won’t save you if you don’t tackle subconscious beliefs driving your patterns of overwork and people-pleasing.

🔸 You can rewire your brain for success and ease – With neurocoaching tools, you can identify (and transform) the hidden fears and narratives running your life—so success feels lighter, and boundaries get easier.

🔸 Sustainable change is possible – It’s not just about positive thinking or sheer willpower—integration and consistent action (plus vision work and brain priming) create new neural pathways, so flow and fulfillment become your new normal.

If you’re ready to look at what’s really driving your need to achieve and want science-backed strategies to break the burnout cycle, you’ll want to tune-in to this episode.

Connect with Dr. Reana Mulcahy:

https://www.reanamulcahy.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.reanamulcahy/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/reanamulcahy

Other Links Mentioned:

QUIZ: Are You Blocking Your Success

SUCCESS BUNDLE

SUCCESS SPRINT CHALLENGE

Visit the Shift or Get Off the Pot Website: ShiftOrGetOffThePotPodcast.com

Keep in Contact! Visit Kim's Website: KimKelleyThompson.com | Email Kim: Kim@KimKelleyThompson.com

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Today, we are talking about healing diseases and/or chronic illnesses. My guest, Johanna Dahlman—founder of Alopecia Angel, is a true testament to what’s possible when you refuse to accept a diagnosis.

Once given the bleak outlook of an autoimmune hair loss condition, Johanna chose not to settle for symptom management or a lifetime of prescriptions with no answers. Instead, she took control of her own healing journey—digging deep, asking different questions, and ultimately reversing her own alopecia.

Now thriving as an international health and high-performance hair growth coach, Johanna shares her experience of turning heartbreak into healing, uncovering the root causes behind autoimmunity, and helping people in over 67 countries reclaim their health (and their hair).

Whether you or someone you love is struggling to find real solutions amidst a sea of “just live with it” advice, Johanna’s story is an inspiring reminder that lasting change is possible when you choose to believe and take action—and that the power to heal lies within.

Tune in for candid insights on self-advocacy, finding the right support, and tangible steps to uncover the root causes of health challenges, no matter what you’re facing.

Timestamps:

07:38 Root Causes Ignored in Autoimmunity

11:10 Natural Health Choices Restored Fertility

13:16 Individualized Health Solutions Needed

16:24 Invisible Parachutes: Hidden Life Barriers

30:13 Personalized Hair Growth Program

34:34 Hair Loss and Related Health Issues

Key Takeaways:

• There’s rarely a “one size fits all” solution in health or life.
• Belief is the first step toward change.
• Advocate for yourself and ask better questions.

Johanna now empowers people in 67+ countries to reverse hair loss and optimize their health—not just through protocols, but by helping them see and overcome their personal blind spots.

If you’re at a crossroads, remember: shifting your perspective might be what it takes to change your outcome.

Connect with Johanna:

Website: https://www.alopeciaangel.com

Instagram

FB

YouTube

Podcast

Other Links Mentioned:

QUIZ: Are You Blocking Your Success

SUCCESS BUNDLE

SUCCESS SPRINT CHALLENGE

Visit the Shift or Get Off the Pot Website: ShiftOrGetOffThePotPodcast.com

Keep in Contact! Visit Kim's Website: KimKelleyThompson.com | Email Kim: Kim@KimKelleyThompson.com

Follow Kim Thompson on Social Media: Instagram (@KimKelleyThompson) | Facebook

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Today marks the third episode in the series on the psychology of peak performance. I have an extraordinary guest joining me: three-time Olympian, two-time Olympic gold medalist, and four-time world champion, Kaleigh Gilchrist.

Kaleigh’s athletic journey is inspiring not just for her success in both water polo and surfing but for her remarkable resilience after a life-altering accident during the 2019 World Championships in South Korea.

In this candid and vulnerable conversation, Kaleigh shares just what truly sets elite athletes apart, it’s not just about talent, it’s about mindset; the ability to handle pressure, and commit fully—on the good days and the tough ones.

From the intensity of training for the Olympics and moments of self-doubt to the harsh realities of injury, recovery, and psychological healing, Kaleigh shares the pivotal role of mentorship, therapy, and self-awareness in her comeback.

You’ll hear how a brush with tragedy shifted her perspective, ignited a “Mamba Mission” inspired by Kobe Bryant, and ultimately led to personal growth that transcended her athletic career.

Whether you’re an athlete, an aspiring high performer, or simply facing your own challenges, this episode is packed with hard-earned lessons on resilience, mental toughness, and finding new purpose beyond the competition.

Get ready for a raw and inspiring look at what it means to truly “shift or get off the pot”—and how to use adversity as fuel for creating something greater.

Timestamps:

03:31 What it takes to be an Olympian

07:55 Early Career Challenges in Surfing

13:54 Embracing Mindfulness in High-Level Sports

16:12 Balcony Collapse at Aquatics Event

25:18 "Mamba Mission: Athlete's Journey"

33:36 Mind's Power & Panic

40:05 Camps for Champs: Water Polo Clinics

Key Takeaways:

• Mindset Outshines Talent
• Embrace Vulnerability and Seek Support
• Commitment Changes Everything

Her story is a powerful testament to the importance of mentorship, self-awareness, embracing change, and never underestimating the power of the human mind.

If you need a spark of motivation or want to better understand the psychology behind high performance, this episode is a must-listen!

Connect with Kaleigh:

Website

IG

TikTok

Other Links Mentioned:

QUIZ: Are You Blocking Your Success

SUCCESS BUNDLE

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Visit the Shift or Get Off the Pot Website: ShiftOrGetOffThePotPodcast.com

Keep in Contact! Visit Kim's Website: KimKelleyThompson.com | Email Kim: Kim@KimKelleyThompson.com

Follow Kim Thompson on Social Media: Instagram (@KimKelleyThompson) | Facebook

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In this second episode in the series on the psychology behind peak performance, we explore the deep, powerful connection between the human mind and the physical body.

Dr. Angie Brown, a doctor of physical therapy and founder of Real Life Runners, joins me to explain the science and soul behind peak performance. Dr. Brown reveals how our nervous system, beliefs, stress, and past experiences show up in our physical bodies.

Through compelling stories from her clinical practice—and even her own family—this conversation unpacks why aches, pains, and even chronic injuries might be rooted in mindset and emotional health just as much as muscle or bone.

Dr. Brown shares her holistic approach to healing, which looks far beyond traditional physical therapy to include mindset, nutrition, rest, and stress regulation. Whether you’re a runner, high performer, or someone wanting to tune in more closely to what your body is telling you, this episode will open your eyes to how much more you’re capable of—if you’re willing to truly listen to your mind-body connection.

Timestamps:

03:39 Mind-Body Connection in Physical Therapy

07:29 Emotional Pain and Physical Health

14:39 Recurring Seizures Spark Brain Health Research

26:30 Challenging Aging Norms and Mindset

35:19 Beliefs Driving Actions

38:27 More Isn't Always Better

45:56 Mindset, Nervous System, Peak Performance

Key Takeaways

• The Root of Resilience Is in the Nervous System:
• Your Body is Always Sending Signals:
• Rest is as Powerful as Action.

So get ready to rethink what it really takes to reach your physical best.

Connect with Angie:

Run Stronger: www.realliferunners.com/team

Website: https://www.realliferunners.com/

Podcast: https://realliferunners.buzzsprout.com/

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

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@realliferunners

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realliferunners

Other Links Mentioned:

QUIZ: Are You Blocking Your Success

SUCCESS BUNDLE

SUCCESS SPRINT CHALLENGE

Visit the Shift or Get Off the Pot Website: ShiftOrGetOffThePotPodcast.com

Keep in Contact! Visit Kim's Website: KimKelleyThompson.com | Email Kim: Kim@KimKelleyThompson.com

Follow Kim Thompson on Social Media: Instagram (@KimKelleyThompson) | Facebook

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Ever feel like you’re getting in your way when it comes to peak performance? In this episode, the first in the series on the psychology of high achievers, Dr. Christine Li, clinical psychologist and procrastination coach, joins me to unravel why high achievers often get stuck in cycles of struggle, how our conditioning and core beliefs shape our productivity habits, and why so many of us equate self-worth with how hard we work.

Dr. Li shares her insights on breaking free from patterns of self-sabotage, procrastination, and resistance—explaining that “struggle is optional” and that these limiting habits are often learned, not hardwired.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re holding yourself back or want to find a path to success that feels more joyful and less exhausting, this conversation is for you. Stick around for actionable tips and information on Dr. Li’s upcoming challenge to help you re-energize your life and work.

Timestamps:

04:29 Trust Yourself, Reclaim Your Energy

07:24 Work and Self-Worth Cycle

11:01 Criticism vs. Self-Exploration

15:59 "Self-Reflection and Growth Practice"

17:06 Transforming Anxiety into Calm Confidence

26:15 Embracing Failure as a Game

35:44 "Decision Sparks Immediate Change"

Key Takeaways:

✨ Struggle is Optional

✨ Self-Belief is the Game Changer

✨ Decluttering is More than Organizing—It’s Energy Work

Ready to shift from habitual struggle to intentional, joyful action? Listen in!

👉CHALLENGE:

Register for the Re-Energize Your Home challenge here

Connect with Dr. Li:

Website: https://procrastinationcoach.com

Instagram: https://instagram.com/procrastinationcoach

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@procrastinationcoach

Podcast: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com

Books Mentioned:

The Dark Side of the Light Chasers

Existential Kink

Other Links Mentioned:

QUIZ: Are You Blocking Your Success

SUCCESS BUNDLE

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Visit the Shift or Get Off the Pot Website: ShiftOrGetOffThePotPodcast.com

Keep in Contact! Visit Kim's Website: KimKelleyThompson.com | Email Kim: Kim@KimKelleyThompson.com

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Today, I’m getting into the transformative power of imagination, based on lessons from spiritual teacher Neville Goddard. I’ll break down how your thoughts, beliefs, and—most importantly—your feelings can shape the reality you experience. Your imagination is not just wishful thinking, but the blueprint for everything you create in life.

Listen in for practical steps to manifest your deepest desires, including how to use visualization, emotional alignment, and the powerful moments just before sleep to reprogram your subconscious mind.

Whether you’re chasing a new dream or ready for a major life shift, this episode will help you start feeling your way into the future you’ve always wanted. Get ready to turn your desires into reality—from the inside out.

Timestamps:

00:00 "Mind as Canvas: Create Reality"

04:29 "Embrace Identity to Achieve Goals"

08:27 Feelings Create Desired Life

09:48 "Manifest Your Desired Life"

Key Takeaways:

• Your Imagination Is the Blueprint for Your Future: Everything you desire starts in your mind. The dreams and ideas that keep resurfacing aren’t random—they’re your inner guidance calling you to more.
• Feelings Are the Secret Sauce: It’s not just about visualizing success—it's about feeling it as if it's already done. Practicing this emotional alignment daily helps cement the belief that your goals are possible.
• Shift Your Identity, Shift Your Reality: To manifest change, start acting and feeling like the person who has already achieved your goals. This mindset not only inspires the right actions—it makes the journey more tangible and enjoyable.

Try this: Before bed tonight, visualize your dream fulfilled and deeply feel those emotions. Your subconscious is listening!

Ready to shift? Listen to the episode and start practicing these steps—your future self will thank you.

Other Links Mentioned:

QUIZ: Are You Blocking Your Success

SUCCESS BUNDLE

SUCCESS SPRINT CHALLENGE

Visit the Shift or Get Off the Pot Website: ShiftOrGetOffThePotPodcast.com

Keep in Contact! Visit Kim's Website: KimKelleyThompson.com | Email Kim: Kim@KimKelleyThompson.com

Follow Kim Thompson on Social Media: Instagram (@KimKelleyThompson) | Facebook

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