The Power of Bold Moves: How to Create the Life You Deserve with Brittany Connor
Release Date: 04/13/2025
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https://smallchangesbigshifts.com/teaching-empathy-owning-mistakes-leadership-lessons-from-dr-nicole-price-season-12-ep-531/Empathy isn’t soft—it’s strategic. Dr. Nicole Price brings bold truth, brilliant insight, and deep humanity to a conversation about leadership that transcends titles. With vulnerability and humor, she unpacks how personal experiences shape our approach to others—and how learning to lead with empathy doesn’t just improve teams, it transforms lives. From navigating missteps to rewriting emotional habits, Dr. Nicole shows us that leadership is personal, teachable,...
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The Seven Habits That Can Transform Your Health, One Day at a Time
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Wellness doesn’t have to be overwhelming—it starts with small, consistent choices that reconnect you to your body, your rhythm, and your purpose. Dr. Michelle Robin celebrates 15 years of Wellness on a Shoestring by revisiting the simple habits that have helped thousands reclaim their energy, focus, and joy. From sleep hygiene to hydration, movement to mindset, she reminds us that transformation isn’t about perfection—it’s about showing up, tuning in, and making space for what truly matters. This summer, the invitation is clear: slow down, simplify, and start where you are. Key...
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Raising Resilient Kids with Dr. Marion Pierson’s Foundational Wellness Tips
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Whole-person health starts with whole-family care—and that begins with a provider who sees you, hears you, and truly walks beside you. Dr. Marion Pierson brings decades of heart-led pediatric experience to the conversation, showing how health is more than check-ups and prescriptions—it’s about relationships, rest, and raising kids in rhythm with both structure and freedom. Her passion for serving her Kansas City community is palpable, and her insight into direct primary care reminds us that when families are empowered with knowledge, time, and trust, they don’t just survive—they...
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Healing Through Honesty: Frank Ferrante’s Journey from Addiction to Authenticity
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Transformation doesn’t begin in a wellness plan—it starts with one honest moment of saying, “I want more for myself.” Frank Ferrante’s raw and remarkable story is a powerful reminder that healing is rarely linear and never perfect. Through addiction, regret, radical self-awareness, and rediscovery, Frank reveals that the heart of wellness is not about fixing what’s broken—it’s about reconnecting to love, service, and soul-level authenticity. His journey invites us to slow down, stop chasing illusions, and start showing up for ourselves and others with compassion, courage, and a...
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Breaking Generational Cycles with Love and Language: Vladimir Sainte’s Mission
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Healing starts when we give kids the words to express what’s in their hearts. Vladimir Sainte’s journey—from a childhood where emotions were silenced to becoming a powerful voice for emotional literacy—is a testament to the impact of breaking generational cycles with compassion and intention. Through his work as a therapist and children’s book author, he’s helping families create space for real conversations, teaching young minds that their feelings are valid and their voices matter. His story is a moving reminder that when we lead with connection, community, and care, we not only...
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Slowing Down to Heal: Lessons from Dr. Douglas Burton’s Journey
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Real strength shows up when life knocks you down and you choose to rise with gratitude, faith, and community. Dr. Douglas Burton shares how a life-altering diagnosis transformed not just his health journey, but his entire perspective on what it means to truly live well. From the operating room to the other side of the patient experience, he opens his heart about the emotional weight of caregiving, the spiritual awakening that came through illness, and the small, intentional shifts that have brought him greater peace than ever before. His story is a powerful reminder that joy is not found in...
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Andrea Nakayama on Why One-Size-Fits-All Health Solutions Don’t Work
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The path to healing doesn’t begin with a protocol—it begins with a story. Andrea Nakayama’s powerful journey from caregiver to trailblazing functional nutritionist is a reminder that true wellness is personal, rooted, and deeply interconnected. Through loss, love, and resilience, she discovered that lasting health requires more than symptom management—it calls for curiosity, compassion, and the courage to slow down and truly listen to your body. Her message invites us to stop chasing quick fixes and instead embrace the transformational power of understanding our own biology, one small...
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Staying Grounded in Chaos: Tools for Mental and Emotional Wellness
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Sometimes the most powerful shift you can make is simply choosing to show up—messy, overwhelmed, uncertain—and still commit to your own growth. As Dr. Michelle and Bayleigh navigate their own life transitions, they open up with honesty, humor, and heart about what it really takes to maintain mental and emotional wellness during chaotic seasons. Through reflection, grace, and intentionality, they remind us that well-being isn't about perfection—it's about alignment, commitment, and learning to nourish yourself from the inside out, one small change at a time. Key Takeaways: True mental...
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Kiona Sinks Returns: Small Shifts That Created a Lasting Impact
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Lasting change begins when you decide that your well-being matters enough to prioritize. Kiona Sinks returns to share how the Shift Experience didn’t just influence her habits—it completely reframed her relationship with herself. From vitamin routines to food choices, energy levels to emotional presence, she’s living proof that when you start showing up with intention, everything changes. Her journey reminds us that healing isn’t just physical—it’s mental, spiritual, and emotional—and when those parts align, you unlock a version of yourself that’s not only healthier, but more...
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The Spark Behind the Scholarship: Kiona Sinks’ Path to Purpose and Healing
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Transformation begins the moment you trust yourself enough to ask for help. When Kiona Sinks vulnerably reached out to Dr. Robin, unsure of what was wrong but certain she needed support, she unknowingly sparked the creation of what would become The Shift Experience – Scholarship Program. Her courage and curiosity laid the foundation for a movement that now helps others reclaim their well-being. Through honest reflection, faith, and a deep desire to grow, Kiona shares how embracing discomfort and building community led her into greater alignment with her purpose. Her journey is living proof...
info_outlineSuccess isn’t about waiting for the perfect moment—it’s about stepping into the unknown and building the confidence to make things happen. Bayleigh dives into an inspiring conversation with Brittany Connor, who shares her journey of embracing fear, taking bold action, and proving that the biggest breakthroughs happen outside of your comfort zone. From leaving behind limiting beliefs to redefining success on your own terms, this episode is a powerful reminder that the life you want is within reach—you just have to be willing to go after it.
Key Takeaways:
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Confidence isn’t something you wake up with—it’s built through action. Start before you feel ready, and growth will follow.
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Fear will always be there, but it shouldn’t hold you back. Success comes from moving forward despite uncertainty.
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Success looks different for everyone. Define it on your terms, and stop chasing someone else’s version of it.
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The right people can elevate you. Surround yourself with those who challenge, support, and inspire your growth.
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Growth happens outside your comfort zone. Embrace challenges as stepping stones to your next level.
Resources:
Sleep Course - https://onlineprograms.smallchangesbigshifts.com/courses/rejuvenating-sleep/
Join us in celebrating Dr. Michelle Robin’s birthday by supporting the Small Changes Big Shifts scholarship fundraiser—help us empower the next generation with the tools for lifelong well-being!
Embark on a transformative six-month journey with the Shift Experience, a holistic wellness program designed to empower young adults aged 18 to 30 to discover their best selves through comprehensive health practices. This program offers a blend of education, personalized assessments, one-on-one wellness coaching, monthly group learning circles, and access to various wellness services. The upcoming program runs from June through December. For more details and to apply, visit: https://smallchangesbigshifts.com/discovery-program/
About Brittany Connor:
Brittany Connor, PhD, is a strategic leader dedicated to mission-driven initiatives, leveraging over a decade of experience in nonprofit, sports, and entertainment. She currently serves as the Director of Corporate Partnerships at United Way of Greater Kansas City, where she builds impactful relationships, engages donors, and develops innovative solutions to drive collective change.
A recent doctoral graduate of the University of Kansas’ Sport Management program, Brittany is passionate about the collective impact of sports in fostering physically and psychologically safe spaces. A 2022 graduate of the Shift Experience, Brittany has remained committed to her own health and well-being while advocating for holistic wellness in her community.
Connect with Dr. Michelle and Bayleigh at:
https://smallchangesbigshifts.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/smallchangesbigshifts
https://www.facebook.com/SmallChangesBigShifts
https://www.instagram.com/smallchangesbigshiftsco
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