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Learning and Growing through 2025: Our Year of Unexpected Challenges and Resilient Change

Small Changes Big Shifts

Release Date: 12/14/2025

Exploring Wellbeing and Legacy: Engaging Conversations with Dr. Michelle Robin and Her Twin Brother Mike, Part 2 show art Exploring Wellbeing and Legacy: Engaging Conversations with Dr. Michelle Robin and Her Twin Brother Mike, Part 2

Small Changes Big Shifts

This episode dives into living with intention, finding contentment, and the power of mentorship in shaping personal and professional growth. Dr. Michelle Robin and her twin brother, Mike, share reflections on life milestones, wellbeing practices, and balancing career, family, and purpose. Listeners will gain insights on embracing meaningful relationships, slowing down to savor life’s seasons, and stepping into each chapter with gratitude and intention.  Key Takeaways:   True mentorship is a two-way street, mentors pour in, but mentees must meet them halfway...

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Roots and Reflections: Celebrating Sixty Years of Life and Learning with the Robin Twins show art Roots and Reflections: Celebrating Sixty Years of Life and Learning with the Robin Twins

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Celebrating a milestone birthday becomes a meaningful reflection on life, gratitude, and the people who shape our journey. Joined by her twin brother Mike, Dr. Michelle Robin looks back on six decades of lessons rooted in resilience, mentorship, and generosity. Together, they share how mentors, family values, and unexpected challenges helped transform a difficult childhood into lives centered on service and purpose. Their conversation highlights the lasting impact of guidance, the power of giving back, and how each season of life invites us to align more deeply with joy, growth, and...

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The Journey of Wellbeing: Trusting Your Path and Creating a Legacy of Health and Happiness show art The Journey of Wellbeing: Trusting Your Path and Creating a Legacy of Health and Happiness

Small Changes Big Shifts

A meaningful conversation on growth, purpose, and personal responsibility as Bailey Soza and Dr. Michelle Robin reflect on how small, intentional changes create lasting well-being. Through personal stories and shared lessons, they explore trusting your journey, listening to your intuition, and navigating different seasons of life with greater awareness. The discussion highlights the power of taking ownership of your health, honoring your time and energy, and embracing progress over perfection—reminding listeners that transformation happens by simply taking the next right step.  Key...

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Surrender and Growth: Embracing the Psychospiritual Journey to Connect with Your Greater Purpose show art Surrender and Growth: Embracing the Psychospiritual Journey to Connect with Your Greater Purpose

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In this heartfelt episode of Small Changes, Big Shifts, Bayleigh Soza and Dr. Michelle Robin dive into the Psychospiritual Quadrant of well-being. They reflect on their personal journeys, faith, and the importance of surrendering control to a higher power. Through candid stories, lessons learned, and everyday moments, they explore how curiosity, reflection, and openness can guide us toward growth, resilience, and deeper connection to ourselves and others.  Key Takeaways:   Personal growth is a journey; embracing both successes and challenges shapes our...

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Trust Your Gut: Lessons from Lindsey Roy's Health Transformation Part 2 show art Trust Your Gut: Lessons from Lindsey Roy's Health Transformation Part 2

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Lindsey Roy opens up about navigating life-threatening health challenges, including a double lung transplant, and the lessons she learned along the way. She explores the intersection of traditional and alternative medicine, the power of listening to her body, and trusting her inner guidance. Through faith, community support, and a focus on gratitude, Lindsey shares how she became her own advocate and transformed her approach to wellbeing, offering inspiration for anyone facing challenges and seeking balance in life.  Key Takeaways:   Navigating...

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The Gift of Perspective: Discovering Faith, Family, and Fortitude Through Lindsey Roy's Story show art The Gift of Perspective: Discovering Faith, Family, and Fortitude Through Lindsey Roy's Story

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Life can change in an instant, testing our resilience, faith, and perspective. Lindsey Roy joins the show to share her journey from a traumatic boating accident that led to a leg amputation to a rare lung disease requiring a double lung transplant, revealing how these experiences reshaped her motherhood, leadership, and daily life. She reflects on trusting her body, leaning on community, and embracing vulnerability—showing how even the toughest challenges can inspire growth, gratitude, and a renewed sense of purpose.  Key Takeaways:   Life-altering...

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Bridging the Gap Between Gut and Brain: A Comprehensive Guide to Wellbeing with Dr. Georgia Nab show art Bridging the Gap Between Gut and Brain: A Comprehensive Guide to Wellbeing with Dr. Georgia Nab

Small Changes Big Shifts

A thoughtful and educational conversation with Dr. Nab explores tremors, brain health, and the powerful connection between the gut and the nervous system. The discussion reframes symptoms as meaningful signals rather than issues to ignore, unpacking different types of tremors and potential root causes such as nutrient deficiencies, toxins, stress, and gut imbalances. With a functional medicine lens, the episode highlights the importance of early awareness, foundational lifestyle habits, and proactive brain care—showing how small, informed changes can support long-term...

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February invites reflection on self-love and compassion, making it the perfect time for a heartfelt conversation with author, speaker, and personal development coach Ginger Rothhaas. In this episode, the discussion explores why being human is hard — and how it can become gentler through self-compassion, awareness, and intentional practices. Drawing from her book Being Human: 150 Practices to Make It Easier and her work through Compassion Fix, Ginger shares how neuroscience, psychology, and spirituality intersect to help us navigate self-criticism, overwhelm, and disconnection. From...

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The Journey to Vitality: Unearthing the Mysteries of Cholesterol and Heart Health with Dr. Georgia Nab show art The Journey to Vitality: Unearthing the Mysteries of Cholesterol and Heart Health with Dr. Georgia Nab

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Heart Health Month opens with a powerful, eye-opening conversation on cholesterol, root-cause healing, and whole-person wellness. Dr. Georgia Nabs explore why cholesterol is so misunderstood, the real story behind statins, and how inflammation, blood sugar, liver health, and lifestyle choices all intersect to shape heart health. From functional testing and advanced diagnostics to simple, practical daily shifts, this episode reframes what it truly means to care for your heart. Blending science, compassion, and lived experience, the conversation invites listeners to move beyond...

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Preparing for the Year of the Fire Horse with Shannon Bailey show art Preparing for the Year of the Fire Horse with Shannon Bailey

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Unlock the transformative power of intentional space and energy as Shannon Bailey, founder of Fierce Feng Shui, shares over 30 years of wisdom in creating harmony at home, work, and beyond. Discover how decluttering, mindful design, and the alignment of energy can support personal growth, prepare you for the upcoming Fire Horse year, and help you set meaningful intentions. Filled with practical tips, personal stories from her home remodel and gardening adventures, and guidance on Feng Shui and Chinese astrology, this conversation inspires action and transformation in everyday life.  ...

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As 2025 comes to a close, Dr. Michelle Robin and Bayleigh reflect on a year of unexpected growth, personal challenges, and powerful lessons. From navigating health surprises to learning the difference between rest and true recharging, they explore how reflection and mindful self-care can transform stress into clarity. Discover which wellness quadrants shaped their year, the practices that fueled their resilience, and how to enter 2026 with intention, energy, and purpose. A heartfelt, insightful conversation that reminds us: every challenge holds a lesson, and every moment is an opportunity to grow. 

Key Takeaways:  

  • Growth often comes from unexpected moments that challenge you to shift your perspective. 

  • Slowdowns can become powerful reminders to protect your time, energy, and well-being. 

  • Each wellness quadrant offers a unique lesson, often revealing insights you didn’t know you needed. 

  • Resting and recharging are different, and knowing the difference helps you care for yourself more intentionally. 

  • Self-care requires commitment, boundaries, and choosing what truly supports your mind, body, and spirit. 

Connect with Dr. Michelle and Bayleigh at: 
https://smallchangesbigshifts.com 

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