You Can Create Change w/ Christine Simmons

This week, we're slicing into a topic that’s as crucial as your next heartbeat: the POWER of FOOD. And who better to serve up the wisdom than SHAWN STEVENSON, a man who's turned his life around with the secrets hidden in what we eat. At 20, Shawn was staring down a LIFE SENTENCE handed down by his own body - degenerative disc disease. Imagine having the spine of an 80-year-old in the prime of your youth! But instead of throwing in the towel, Shawn flipped the script. He dove headfirst into the world of biology and nutritional science. The result? Not just a rebuilt spine, but a reborn purpose – to guide others to a better life through smart, conscious eating. Shawn's journey didn't just give him a new lease on life; it led him to becoming an entrepreneur, host the top-charting MODEL HEALTH SHOW, and a bestselling author. So, what’s on the menu this week? We're talking FOOD – not just what’s on your plate, but what it means for your life. Shawn dishes out insights on: Food as a cornerstone of SOCIAL CONNECTION. How what we eat is packed with GENETIC information. The tricky balance of FOOD and LOVE. The void left by PROCESSED FOODS. Why real NUTRIENTS beat SUPPLEMENTS every time. Cooking OILS: the good, the bad, and the tasty. Decoding the processed food mystery. The undeniable link between food, MOOD, and your BRAIN. His top 40 foods for MAXIMUM HEALTH. It's easy to forget just how pivotal our relationship with food is. But Shawn's not just thinking about it; he's living and breathing this wisdom. And lucky for us, he's here to share his recipe for a life well-nourished. Remember, transforming your plate can transform your life. Shawn’s got the blueprint – all you need to do is dig in. 🍽🌟   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

21 Marras 20231h 9min

This week, my good friend BRENDON BURCHARD and I are digging into a fundamental question that challenges every one of us…   HOW DO WE MANAGE THE BUSY SEASON OF OUR LIVES and come out on top?   🔥You’re hearing from the #1 and #2 MINDSET AND PERFORMANCE COACHES IN THE WORLD (by @‌USAtoday) as we give you strategies to help you preserve your mental health and productivity when commitments are coming at you like a 100-foot tsunami.   Many of you know Brendon already, but for those who don’t, he’s a multiple #1 New York Times bestselling author and the founder of GROWTH DAY, a comprehensive self-improvement system with tools and live coaching from the top wellness coaches and business experts in the world (including yours truly)!   THIS EPISODE is a MASTERCLASS on…   …TIME MANAGEMENT   …TIME RESPECT   …and TIME SANITY   Listen as we share our REAL PRACTICAL TIPS on…   How to Prepare Your Family for your busy season   How to make time for the things that matter MOST   How to REST even when you’re busy   The Ultimate hack for leveraging your time and reducing your workload   RUTHLESS REMOVAL and the one message you should use to transform your life   How to STOP over-checking your INBOX   How to Make energy and mental health deposits into yourself   and SO MUCH MORE…   You WILL be faced with BUSY SEASONS in your life (if you aren’t currently in one), just like Brendon and me.   How you manage those times often spells the difference between PEACE and chaos, HAPPINESS and misery, and LIVING WELL or not.   YOU MUST LISTEN to this episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

16 Marras 20231h

Are you ready to shatter the illusions holding you back?! The author of the bestselling book, ‘Unf@_k Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Life’ is about to REVOLUTIONIZE your MIND! This week, we're delving into a world of RADICAL HONESTY and self-transformation with Gary John Bishop, a trailblazer in personal development. With his unique blend of TOUGH LOVE, GRIT, and WIT, Gary, a New York Times Bestselling author, is here to guide you through an incredible journey of self-discovery. In this episode, you will gain invaluable insights, including: Understanding Childhood Impact: Learn how childhood experiences shape our adult lives and behaviors. Breaking Free from Past Constraints: Uncover the tools to break free from flawed beliefs and repetitive memories that limit your growth. Mastering Self-Awareness: Discover the importance of self-awareness in reshaping your life’s trajectory. The Power of Love, Forgiveness, and Integrity: Explore the essential life lessons that every parent should teach and every individual should learn. Navigating Personal Transformation: Gain strategies for discarding falsehoods and embracing a life of authenticity and honesty. This episode isn’t just a conversation; IT’S YOUR TURNING POINT! Embark on this transformative journey with me and Gary John Bishop and step into a new era of self-realization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14 Marras 20231h 2min

Are you HAPPY with your life right now? If you’re like me, the answer was often …”I’d like to be happier “ That’s why I want to talk to you about what it takes to REINVENT YOUR LIFE. This episode puts YOU in the spotlight as I answer your questions! Today’s episode is just me and YOU 1:1. REINVENT YOUR LIFE… That feels like a big challenge, and in some ways, it is. But like anything worthwhile, the best way to reach a goal like this is to break it down into small action items. Reinventing your life is about two things… Purposely DESIGNING your life. And IMPLEMENTING CHANGES to get you there. I want you to do these things with a sense of URGENCY because, despite what many of you think, you don’t have forever. The loss of some close friends recently has reminded me of this hard fact. Start by asking yourself several QUESTIONS. What FEELINGS, EXPERIENCES, MEMORIES, and RELATIONSHIPS do you want in your life? Be HONEST. Deep inside, you already know… Now combine that with LIVING IN THE PRESENT while making PROGRESS toward a better FUTURE. In this full episode, I lay out EXACTLY how to do this! Just as your BODY constantly needs to reinvent itself, your SPIRIT does too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

9 Marras 202328min

“I LOOKED OVER MY SHOULDER, AND THERE HE WAS, FACE DOWN, INSIDE OUR GATED LOCKED POOL……HE WAS LIFELESS, HIS FACE WAS BLUE……” “THE DOCTOR CAME IN AND TOLD US THERE WAS ZERO PERCENT CHANCE OF HIS BRAIN EVER FUNCTIONING RIGHT AGAIN……” I warn you, this is not an easy episode to listen to, and you will cry just like I did. This week you’re going to hear the emotional and tragic story of country music superstar GRANGER SMITH. Every parent’s worst nightmare came true for Granger and his wife, Amber, in 2019 when their son, River, drowned in a pool accident, plunging Granger and his family into a world of deep despair. But his story is also about a man finding a path of REDEMPTION AND PURPOSE after a spiritual encounter, leaving the music business behind to pursue a future in ministry, which Granger details in his recently released book, Like a River: Finding the Faith and Strength to Move Forward After Loss and Heartache. Although losing his child is a difficult story to hear, Granger’s story is also about FAITH, HOPE, and finding PEACE after your world has been turned upside down. Since that moment, he has sought ANSWERS to the most profound questions in life, taking him in new directions he never could have imagined. Above all else, our hour spent together is a deep discussion of how GOD impacts our lives in ways we can’t begin to understand until we’re going through challenging times. From these times, one of the great LESSONS OF LIFE is that when rising from the worst of all imaginable tragedies, we are often reborn… And just like Granger Smith, we find our TRUE LIFE’S PURPOSE as part of our healing process.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 Marras 20231h 4min

Remember this… Ego is ALWAYS FALSE! USA TODAY just ranked me as the #1 Mindset coach in the world. Today, let me coach you on how to CHECK YOUR EGO! (because it may be secretly causing you to FAIL) Doubts, fears, and insecurity are what cause an EGO to rears its head! The most self-confident people do NOT have big egos!!! Can you believe that? It is REALLY the people who are most insecure and fearful that have the biggest egos. In this new release, I’m teaching you the 5 SIGNS you need to look out for to tell if your ego is taking over AND the 8 ways you EGO may currently be controlling your life! This is something I’ve struggled with myself and so I can tell you from first-hand experience how to recognize and CHECK your ego! When your EGO takes control of you, you become someone else. It takes you outside of your character and the truth of the matter is… YOU CAN’T LOVE YOURSELF IF YOU’RE NOT BEING YOURSELF! It’s the EXACT thing that could be holding you back from WINNING! It’s almost like your alter-ego taking control of your life and causing you PAIN, STRESS, WORRY, ANXIETY and to ultimately LOSE in life. It’s time to GET OUT OF YOUR OWN WAY!!! Stop letting your EGO control your life. Your breakthrough is here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2 Marras 202322min

THIS IS A MASTERCLASS on how to MAKE the RIGHT choices and TAKE IMPACTFUL ACTIONS to build your MOST INCREDIBLE life! Are you living up to your FULL potential? Are you DESIGNING your life or is life designing you? That's where your PERSONAL BRAND comes in… Branding isn't just for big businesses or influencers. Whether you're a stay-at-home dad, a career professional, an entrepreneur, a coach, student, teacher - you've got a brand. Branding is all about carving out your unique story, no matter your path. It's time to define yours! That’s why I asked this week’s guest, JEN GOTTLIEB, to join me for a power-packed episode on how you can find your unique voice and build your personal brand to live your best, FULLY REALIZED LIFE. Jen has been rocking it for years as a successful BROADWAY ACTRESS, VH1 host of That Metal Show and the I Dare You podcast, a co-founder of SUPER CONNECTOR MEDIA, and an internationally acclaimed speaker and entrepreneur. This Master class is full of everything you need to know to become the designer of your life whether you're new to branding or a seasoned pro at it including:   How to get a tribe that's got your back. Spotting when fear's holding the reins and how to take back control. The age-old debate: Is it fear talking, or is it your gut? Why stepping out of your comfort zone ain’t so bad. The RULE OF 51 PERCENT, a game-changer for scoring wins in life. The lost art of really connecting with folks. Going after dreams that feel right in your bones. The power moves your subconscious is pulling behind the scenes. Jen's playbook move, the LAW OF ACTION, that landed her a massive Broadway gig. The underestimated power of giving a little to gain a lot. And, gearing up to be a C.I.A. Agent - mastering Credibility, Influence, and Authority. Jen's living proof of what’s possible when you get your life’s blueprint right. Grab a notepad because she’s about to drop some major wisdom. Dive in and get ready to fire up your life on all cylinders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

31 Loka 20231h 17min

This week, I want to talk to you about one of the most important building blocks you need to live a great life. YOUR BLISS. Some people think bliss is the same as HAPPINESS, JOY, ELATION, and others. But those are emotions, and bliss is not. BLISS is a TRANSCENDENT STATE OF BEING fed by emotions. Pay close attention as I tell you what the differences are. You must be more MINDFUL than ever and PROTECT AND PRESERVE YOUR BLISS in every way you can. Here’s how… …Discover the PURPOSE AND MEANING of your life. Bliss helps you understand the overarching WHY of your time on Earth. Bliss is a long-term way of thinking that rises above all temporary emotions. …Weigh your RELATIONSHIPS carefully. Do not allow those who rob you of your bliss to have a place in your life. Reduce or eliminate completely those that no longer serve you well. …Think about who and what things ROB you of your bliss. Write them down. Now do the same for people and activities that ADD to your bliss. Write them down. The physical act of writing helps cement them into your consciousness. Now consciously work to eliminate things that rob you of your bliss and take actions to make more time in your life for things that add to your bliss. Put in the work toward finding your BLISS. And when you find it, protect your BLISS. It is a GIFT OF KINDNESS to the person who matters most in the world. The most BLISSFUL version of YOU.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

26 Loka 202317min