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27 Permission Granted: Choosing Yourself First with Heather Murillo

Release Date: 04/19/2025

12 You Don’t Have to Pivot: A Holiday Survival Episode

Big Shift Energy

If you’re heading into the holidays already running on fumes, this one’s for you. Amanda opens the door to a season that feels both tender and tiring — the holidays, with all their glitter and grief. If you’ve been pivoting nonstop, holding it all together, and wondering when the “break” actually comes… this one’s for you. Through gentle reflection and grounding pauses, Amanda explores what happens after the big emotions — when the breakthroughs fade and the fatigue lingers. She invites you to name the exhaustion, release the pressure, and remember that you don’t owe the...

11 The Full-Body F*ck Yes: Coming Home to Yourself with Leslie Brooks

Big Shift Energy

Okay Shiftie, unclench your jaw and roll your shoulders back — this episode is a full-body exhale. Amanda sits down with the radiant human Leslie Brooks for a soul-stirring conversation about what it really means to get out of your head and back into your body. They dive into the messy magic of self-trust, how breath can shift your entire emotional weather system, and what happens when you finally stop performing calm and actually start feeling peace. This convo is your permission slip to slow down, breathe deeper, and say a big, unapologetic “fck yes”* to your life — not because you...

10 Breathing Through Grief: A Pause for What Remains

Big Shift Energy

Some episodes are meant to teach. This one just needed to breathe. In this quiet minisode, Amanda opens her heart and invites you into a moment of stillness. It’s been one year since her dad passed, and just weeks since saying goodbye to Disco, her beloved kitten with the world’s biggest personality. Instead of rushing through grief, she’s learning to pause inside it and to let the ache and the love coexist. This isn’t a how-to or a fix. It’s a soft place to land. Through gentle breathing and reflection, Amanda holds space for anyone navigating loss, change, or the quiet chaos of...

09 We’re All Getting Coal for Christmas (So Light the MF Grill)

Big Shift Energy

We’re all getting coal for Christmas—and this year, we’re lighting the damn grill. 🔥 In this episode, Amanda flips the holiday script and reminds you that peace isn’t a December miracle—it’s an October practice. We’re talking breathwork, boundaries, and the art of saying no before the chaos begins. You’ll learn how to stop managing everyone else’s emotions, turn your “coal” moments into fuel, and prep for a season that feels nourishing instead of nerve-wracking. Think of it as pre-season training for joy. 🦢 Silly Goose on the Loose This week’s crown goes to...

08 Delight Like You Mean It (Because Hustle Won’t Hug You Back)

Big Shift Energy

Show Notes Ever catch yourself postponing joy like it’s a luxury item you’ve got to “earn”? Same. In this week’s episode Amanda calls BS on hustle-culture guilt trips and reminds us: delight is not a dessert—it’s a daily nutrient. We kick things off with breathwork that feels like unclenching your whole body after a week of pretending you’re fine (spoiler: you’re not). Then we dive headfirst into the two flavors of delight: ✨ Treat Delight = naps, cupcakes, and bougie lattes. ✨ Task Delight = that dopamine rush from finally paying the bill, folding the laundry, or...

07 Why Your Soul Needs Dessert (Every Damn Day)

Big Shift Energy

Ever feel like your to-do list is auditioning for a horror movie? Same. In this episode of The Soul Fork, Amanda flips the script on overwhelm and never-ending checklists by pulling out her secret weapon: The Soul Fork Method. Instead of choking down your chores like cold broccoli, what if you served them up like crème brûlée? From project plans built in Chat (because AI can actually be your wingman) to turning laundry into a mini party, Amanda shows how to stop surviving your list and start savoring it. Plus, we toot our horns for small wins, roast the idea of “perfection,” and remind...

06 Tiny Details, Big Magic

Big Shift Energy

Life doesn’t need to be some big, dramatic makeover to feel magical—it’s in the way you stir your coffee, the sparkle in your nail polish, or the way you hype yourself up with the right words. This week on Big Shift Energy, we’re diving into the art of romanticizing life—aka finding joy in the tiny details, flipping our inner dialogue into affirmations, and turning everyday moments into little rituals that feel like confetti for the soul. Think Lisa Frank folder meets Britney’s “Stronger,” with a soft dash of 90s country honesty. 🌟 If you’re craving more presence,...

05 Owning Your Story: Women Who Shift with Grecia Ruiz

Big Shift Energy

Okay bestie, grab your Lisa Frank notebook and your iced latte because this episode is giving full empowerment era. Amanda and special guest Grecia Ruiz sit down to talk all things self-discovery, career transitions, community, and unapologetic women empowerment. From leaving the corporate grind for entrepreneurship, to rewriting your story with intentional language, Amanda & Grecia get real about the messy middle: hate-to-healing emotions, the patience it takes to build, and the power of celebrating every lil’ win along the way. This convo is basically your reminder that you are...

04 Permission to Process

Big Shift Energy

💫 New Ep Drop: “Permission to Process” 💫 In this episode of Big Shift Energy, Amanda Lazenby takes you on a grounding ride — part meditation, part real talk, all heart. With mindfulness at the center, she unpacks the messiness of grief, the medicine of playfulness, and the beauty of processing emotions instead of just reacting. Amanda reflects on her own journey, sharing how tuning into life’s cues (the heavy vs. the light, the pause vs. the push) can unlock self-reflection and personal growth. From breathwork to celebrating small wins, this convo reminds us that emotional...

03 Anchored AF: Finding Stability in the Spiral

Big Shift Energy

Not every day is sunshine and glitter—and that’s okay. In this episode of Big Shift Energy, Amanda reminds us that bad days aren’t detours, they’re part of the journey. With honesty and care, she shares how breathwork, movement, and mindful self-care can shift us through emotional heaviness, especially in seasons of grief. The saying "bad days are part of a good life," appeared on with Devon. Through personal stories and reflections, Amanda highlights the resilience that comes from witnessing our emotions without letting them take over. This isn’t about bypassing the hard...

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Hey there! I'm your host, Amanda, and today we're diving deep with the incredible Heather Murillo, who's been on a wild journey of self-discovery since her divorce—talk about a transformation! We're chatting about the badass choice of putting yourself first, juggling tricky relationships, and the all-mighty power of communication. Heather opens up about her path to personal growth and empowerment, showing us how to show up for our kids in new ways. We'll be embracing life's twists, reconnecting with that playful inner child, and exploring how the process fuels both personal and professional growth. We're tackling imposter syndrome head-on, figuring out what makes a life coach truly epic, and flipping negative thoughts on their heads. Plus, we're celebrating those tiny victories and learning why discipline totally kicks motivation's butt when it comes to crushing goals. Let's get into it!

Takeaways

Choosing yourself is a powerful act of self-love.
Relationships can end without being failures.
Exploring new experiences can reignite passion in relationships.
Empowerment comes from recognizing your own capabilities. The process is more important than the outcome.
Imposter syndrome can be viewed as trying on a new role.
You don't need all the answers to start your journey.
Choosing your response empowers you in challenging situations.
Discipline is more reliable than motivation for achieving goals.
Celebrating small wins is essential for personal growth.

Contact Info

Holla at me! Instagram: BigShiftEnergy
World Wide Web: https://bigshiftenergy.my.canva.site/sillygoose

Connect with Heather

Sound Bites

"You get to do it differently." -Amanda
"Go take some partner acrobatics classes." -Heather
"It's not just about faking it till you make it." -Amanda
"You don't have to have all the answers to start." -Heather
"Discipline will get you places." -Amanda
"You're way more confident, capable than you ever could tell.” -Heather

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to Big Shift Energy

01:25 Introducing Heather Murillo

03:51 Deep Breathing and Centering

06:04 Heather's Journey of Transformation

12:02 Choosing Happiness and Self-Discovery

18:44 Reflections on Relationships and Divorce

24:06 Connecting with Inner Child

27:29 Empowerment and Confidence

29:12 Navigating Relationship Challenges

34:19 Communication in Relationships

36:10 The Process Over the Outcome

38:02 Shifts in Confidence and Coaching

41:30 Embracing Authenticity and Imposter Syndrome

45:52 Qualities of a Great Life Coach

51:40 Wordsmith Roulette: Reframing Negative Thoughts

01:04:09 Toot Toot Time

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