883 | How Your Beliefs Are Blocking Your Ability to Receive More
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In this episode, I explore the concept that our ability to receive—whether it be love, money, success, or visibility—is intricately tied to the beliefs we hold about ourselves. I emphasize that beliefs are essentially thoughts we repeat, often subconsciously, which create a filter through which we perceive the world. This filter can either open us up to abundance or limit us based on our self-worth and perceived safety. Throughout the episode, I illustrate how limiting beliefs can act as a "kink in the hose," blocking our ability to receive. I share a powerful example of a client who...
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882 | Embracing Fear to Find Your Voice with Binu Dhindsa
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In this LIVE in-studio episode, we dive into the concept of 'owning your power' and discuss the journey of overcoming fear and self-doubt. Binu and her guest Marsha, share their personal experiences and insights on how slowing down and being present can enhance self-trust. They explore the ways people often give away their power by seeking external validation and provide practical tips on how to reclaim it. The conversation highlights the impact of limiting beliefs, the importance of taking action despite fear, and the role of self-love in personal growth. Audience questions focus on...
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881 | Do Your Thoughts Match Your Vision?
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In this episode, I reflect on the first six months of 2025 and how I unpack them before setting goals for the remaining six months of the year. It’s essential to acknowledge our resilience and the ways we responded during challenging times. Instead of focusing solely on external validation, I encourage listeners to reflect on their own internal growth and the lessons they have learned. There is this idea of a "gap" between our lofty goals and the subconscious beliefs that may hold us back. This gap can manifest as self-doubt, procrastination, or a fear of visibility. Our subconscious mind...
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880 | Using NLP to Get Out of Indecision
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In this episode, I share some insight on how I shift myself through indecision. The real issue isn't the decision itself but the time and energy we spend in the indecisive state. Prolonged indecision can lead to an energy leak, as we worry about disappointing others or making the wrong choice. I share the concept of training our brains to make aligned decisions more quickly and confidently. Our subconscious mind plays a significant role in our decision-making patterns, often leading us to avoid discomfort and fear associated with making choices. I encourage listeners to recognize that...
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879 | Becoming Iconic: Pursuing Your Best Self Every Day with Jen Szpigiel
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In this episode, I am speaking with Jen, the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Becoming Iconic, a full-service brand that helps entrepreneurs scale and grow their businesses. Her twenty years of experience and unparalleled leadership have resulted in over nine figures in client sales. Jen is also the Founder and editor-in-chief of Iconic Magazine. As part of a 360-degree media approach for visibility and reach, the magazine and podcast have collectively reached over five million people globally. The magazine is often described as Forbes meets Vogue, infusing business and lifestyle for women. Away...
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878 | We Don’t Heal by Repeating the Story
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In this episode, I am sharing the early part of my journey that started with dealing with teen substance abuse, and trying to find the counselling and support that led me to group programs, counsellors, psychologists, and programs, turning over rocks to try to find solutions. In the process, I found the difference between traditional psychology and NLP, recognizing that I am not diagnosing or treating anything. I am sharing my experience. I eventually discovered a crisis counsellor program that offered me practical guidance during moments of crisis, which was a game-changer for me. This...
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877 | The Gift Inside Contraction: What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You
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In this episode, I discuss the visceral feeling of contraction that often arises when we face overwhelming challenges or opportunities or when a limiting belief is rising to the surface that is ready to be released. This physical response is our subconscious mind's signal to pay attention. Instead of interpreting this discomfort as a sign of inadequacy or fear, this is an invitation to see this contraction as a positive sign to release a limiting belief that no longer serves you. HIGHLIGHTS 00:00:00 - Introduction to Contraction as a Gift 00:01:00 - Understanding the Subconscious Mind...
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876 | Breaking the Stigma: The Science and Benefits of Microdosing with Keegan Downer
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In this episode, I speak with Keegan Downer, Founder and CEO of Mindful Meds, a Canadian Owned and Operated Company. Keegan battles a 9-year alcohol addiction that nearly took his life. Depression, anxiety, and health struggles followed until he discovered the power of natural supplementation. Now, as the founder of Mindful Meds, he’s on a mission to revolutionize mental health and impact 1 million lives. Mindful Meds isn’t just a supplement company; it’s a movement. By combining high-quality natural ingredients with science-backed benefits, they are helping people optimize...
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875 | Sitting in the Chaos without Freaking Out
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In this episode, I share a personal moment when I found myself in a hectic period, balancing work commitments and supporting my husband through his recovery from an injury. This whirlwind of activity led me to a moment of exhaustion, prompting me to listen to my body and take a much-needed break. I shared this experience, highlighting the importance of embodiment work and how slowing down can help us process emotions and support our nervous systems. I received a challenging message that triggered a sense of contraction within me. I discussed how this contraction is often our subconscious mind...
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874 | The Day I Stopped Chasing and Started Leading
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In this episode, I share my thoughts on the common tendency to chase after goals—reaching a new income level, achieving a sold-out offer, or becoming the version of ourselves we aspire to be. I emphasize that instead of chasing these external validations, we should focus on becoming the person who embodies those goals. Chasing often stems from a place of lack, where we seek external validation to feel worthy. I share stories of individuals who achieved their goals only to find that they still felt unfulfilled, highlighting the importance of internal validation. Throughout the episode, I...
info_outlineIn this episode, I wanted to share a concept that you only feel your emotions for 90 seconds.
Harvard brain scientist Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor explains “When a person reacts to something in their environment, there's a 90-second chemical process that happens in the body; after that, any remaining emotional response is just the person choosing to stay in that emotional loop.
In this episode, we discuss:
1) The 90-second rule states that the physiological response, the chemical rush behind our emotions, dissipates after about 90 seconds. If we still feel the rush after that, or heightened emotions it is because our subconscious mind had attached old stories to the emotions. Once our subconscious mind attaches a story to the emotion, now it piles on shame, guilt, and judgment and it becomes part of our identity.
2) Your subconscious mind will always resort back to what is familiar and what it knows so that you can feel safe and protected.
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Marsha Vanwynsberghe — NLP Storytelling Trainer, Author, Speaker, and Podcaster
Marsha is the 6-time Bestselling Author of “When She Stopped Asking Why”. She shares her lessons as a parent who dealt with teen substance abuse that tore her family unit apart. Marsha has published 7xs, most recently with her co-platform, Every Body Holds A Story, and she is on a mission to continue to help women and men to speak, share, and publish their stories.
Through her tools, OUTSPOKEN NLP certification, programs, coaching, and podcast, Marsha teaches the power of Radical Responsibility and Owning Your Choices in your own life. She empowers people to heal and own their stories, be conscious leaders, and build platform businesses that create massive impact.