Own Your Choices Own Your Life
In this episode, I dive into a topic that has been weighing heavily on my heart: the importance of keeping our hearts open to receive. I share my journey of learning how a closed heart, often shielded by emotional armour, can prevent us from fully experiencing life and connecting with others. To protect ourselves from past hurts, judgments, and fears, we inadvertently block not only negative but also positive emotions. This self-imposed limitation restricts our ability to express our true selves and to be seen by others. I emphasize that when we wear this armour, we are not just protecting...
info_outline 763 | From Trauma to Triumph: A Story of Resilience and Growth with Kristina GauthierOwn Your Choices Own Your Life
In this episode, we speak with Spiritual Life Coach Kristina Gauthier. Kristina’s early years were far from picture-perfect; she was born into a family with a colossal amount of trauma on both her mother's and father’s sides. Throughout Kristina’s life, her late mother struggled with her drug addiction, and her dad is a well-known Hell Angel. After years of dating abusive men, struggling with her own drug addiction, and feeling profoundly insecure and unworthy of love or life, she chose to invest in herself and heal. In 2017, Kristina's late sister died of a fentanyl overdose, and...
info_outline 762 | Who Are You Going to Be Today?Own Your Choices Own Your Life
In today's episode, we dive deep into the question, "Who will you be today?" This episode was inspired by a journal prompt that made me pause and reflect on how we often focus on who we want to be when everything is going smoothly, but what about when things aren't going great? Who do you want to be when things are not going smoothly, when they are not in flow or alignment, and when it feels like it's challenge after challenge? I've learned to navigate those moments by asking myself who I want to be in those difficult times. It's about shifting our perspective from blaming others or...
info_outline 761 | What If It Is All PossibleOwn Your Choices Own Your Life
In this podcast episode, I dive into the transformative power of questioning our thoughts and beliefs. I emphasize that the quality of our lives is primarily determined by the questions we ask ourselves. Instead of succumbing to negative statements like "Why is this happening to me?" or "This is not fair," I encourage listeners to shift their mindset by asking empowering questions, such as "What if it's all possible?" I share a personal story about my recent trip to Finland, where my husband competed in the World Olympic Lifting Championships and earned a silver medal. This experience was...
info_outline 760 | The Importance of Empathy in Leadership with Melissa RobinsonOwn Your Choices Own Your Life
Welcome to today's episode, where I enjoyed speaking with Dr. Melissa Robinson-Weinmiller, an EQ via Empathy Trainer. In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Melissa shared her journey from classical musician to leadership coach, focusing on emotional intelligence through the lens of empathy. Dr. Melissa explained the concepts of empathy and emotional intelligence, highlighting the importance of understanding and controlling one's emotions while also tuning into the feelings of others. She emphasized that empathy is not about taking responsibility for others' emotions but connecting on a human...
info_outline 759 | You Are Never Too Late To StartOwn Your Choices Own Your Life
In this episode, I delve into the transformative power of the stories we tell ourselves, particularly the narrative that we are "too late" to start something new. Drawing from my journey, I share how I spent 27 years as a registered kinesiologist, feeling a strong pull towards a different path but constantly battling the belief that I was too late to change, especially as I entered my 50s. I reflect on the moment I discovered human design and how it shifted my perspective, allowing me to realize that my experiences and lessons were not a hindrance but a foundation for my new endeavours. I...
info_outline 758 | Doing Nothing is Growing Your DoubtOwn Your Choices Own Your Life
In this episode, we discuss doubt, self-doubt, and how to change the story we tell ourselves about doubt. Throughout the episode, I emphasized the importance of taking action, nurturing a growth mindset to combat self-doubt, focusing on daily steps, celebrating progress, and investing in personal development to grow your growth mindset. Drawing from my experience with starting the podcast, I shared how doubt initially plagued me, but I overcame it through consistent action and belief in my vision. You can build a positive relationship with doubt and view it as a protective friend...
info_outline 757 | Climbing the Stairs to Sobriety and Purpose with Cheryl PasiekaOwn Your Choices Own Your Life
In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Cheryl, a retired individual who embarked on a transformative journey of self-discovery and sobriety at the age of 66. Cheryl's inspiring journey of overcoming addiction and finding joy in her life. Cheryl shared her story of hitting rock bottom, realizing the need for change, and taking the courageous step to seek treatment for her alcoholism. Through her commitment to sobriety, Cheryl discovered the power of Kundalini yoga, journaling, and self-reflection in her healing journey. Cheryl's journey culminated in the publication of her book,...
info_outline 756 | How Is Shame Blocking You?Own Your Choices Own Your Life
Welcome back to the show! In this episode, we delved deep into the topic of shame and its profound impact on our growth in life and business. We explored how shame, often overlooked and suppressed, can manifest as a gremlin within us, affecting our self-perception and identity. Shame, distinguished from guilt, is centred on the belief that "I am bad" rather than "I did something bad." This distinction is crucial as attaching "I am" to negative beliefs can lead to a deep-rooted sense of unworthiness and flaw within ourselves. We discussed how shame thrives on secrecy, silence, and judgment,...
info_outline 755 | How Can You Grow Your Capacity?Own Your Choices Own Your Life
Welcome back to the show! In this episode, we delve into capacity, emphasizing how it relates to our ability to handle more, make decisions, and support our growth. I share personal experiences of feeling called to do more and the journey of expanding my capacity to meet those aspirations. Throughout the episode, we explore the importance of recognizing and challenging the stories we tell ourselves, understanding that our beliefs shape our capacity. I touch on the discomfort and challenges of growth, emphasizing the need to track progress over time and build resilience. Drawing on personal...
info_outlineIn this episode, I am sharing the tools of NLP, subconscious reprogramming, and how these tools have changed how I operate in my life and business over the last 3 years. I don’t even recognize myself, and I smile when I see those old versions show up again. Now this is not a slam myself moment, because that is not productive at all. I wanted to share how these tools have made a huge difference in my life and business and maybe you will see yourself in my story.
In today’s episode, we discuss:
1) NLP, neurolinguistic programming, came into my life around 10 years ago, although I had no idea what it was. Tony Robbins, his work impacted me tremendously years ago when I realized the words I was speaking had power in my life. It officially came into my life 3 years ago when I took my NLP practitioners, signing up while in the hospital trying to figure out how I was going to recover from back surgery. Let’s keep this super simple, someone asked me on a recent podcast what the difference NLP brought into my life and business and I decided to actually visit that question and write it down.
2) Before - I did not trust my voice or my message, and deep down had that perfectionist/people pleaser message on repeat. I pushed super hard, to burnout regularly as thought it was a badge of honour, I didn’t listen and I was in the constant spiral energy of proving my self-worth. I made my thoughts, my results mean something about me and my self-worth. I believed the limiting beliefs were true and were predicting my success or lack of success. I was on a constant search for more strategy as I was convinced I was missing it and it would help me move my “blocks”. Another coach and another program would have the answer I was missing. When you search for or sign up from these things from a space of lack, you will never find what you are looking for. These decisions need to come from a space of empowerment.
3) After NLP - I am not going to tell you that it’s perfectly smooth without any challenges because that is ridiculous. In fact I can tell you that we have been walking through one of the toughest years with so many challenges and all things considered, I am damn proud of myself for how I am navigating it all. I trust my voice, message and live my life OUTSPOKEN, not in the reactive, waste energy way, but in the way that I honour my voice, energy and message. I pick my battles. I listen way more than ever, I honour my energy and I ask what I need and I honour and value it. I prioritize rest, self care, healing and my subconscious reprogramming tools. I recognize my thoughts as thoughts, and literally the building blocks to beliefs. Rewriting and reprogramming new empowering thoughts, hello subconscious reprogramming. Limiting beliefs, I go to the root cause with the techniques that I have access to create lasting changes, and I understand the power of my SBM to support my conscious mind in going after my goals
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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 been 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 how to heal and own their stories, be conscious leaders and build platform businesses that create massive impact.