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THE SHIFTBeing seen, from the inside-outWe are all looking to be seen, understood, and witnessed. This, like most things, starts with us seeing ourselves. On today’s episode: Being seen, from the inside-out, we explore the ways we are needing to anchor in the parts of us wanting to take space, be validated and cared for. In a world where we are sold, told, and fed things that are not in alignment with our values it is even more critical to root in our knowing. We discuss the parts of healing that are relational and how the greatest gift we...2025-04-1527 minTHE SHIFTDon’t make it easier!On today’s episode: Don’t make it easier!, we discuss why taking away our uncomfortable feelings is doing us a disservice. Don’t waste your pain, use it, learn from it, and shift it. We build muscles by spotting, not by coddling ourselves or each other. Learn the art of holding space and witnessing ourselves and each other through hard times. Reframe motivation from hustle culture to an anchored compass, drawing you towards your desires and values.2025-03-1122 minTHE SHIFTHow to relationSHIFT?Our coaching programs prioritize relationSHIFTS. We create relationSHIFTS with yourself, within your family, with your co-workers, with your ideas, and the world around you. To do that patterns must be broken. When a pattern is broken, new pathways are made possible. The cost is an interruption of the old ways of thinking, feeling and behaving. Join us in conversation as we ask: “How to relationSHIFT?”SPECIAL PROMO: For a limited time we are offering listeners 20% off all services – let’s shift together!2025-02-0429 minTHE SHIFTHow can I create behavioural change?In today’s episode we tackle the question we get asked often: How can I create behavioural change? Follow along as we provide you a 3 step framework and tools to help you optimize your shift towards the changes you’re looking to make. Join us in conversation as we ask: “How can I create behavioural change?” SPECIAL PROMO: For a limited time we are offering listeners 20% off all services – let’s shift together! Complimentary Podcast Episode:Ep. 14: How can we be h...2024-12-0325 minTHE SHIFTAre you just changing or actually healing?In a society that prioritizes efficiency we tend to lean towards “hacks” that load us with “tools” to make our healing more “productive”. What we witness at times is changed behavior, but when we dig deeper we are left with the question: are we actually healing? In today’s episode, we deconstruct some therapeutic modalities and ask questions to see how they serve us, and see if we can find a healthier route to heal in our wholeness. Join us in conversation as we ask: “Are you just changing or actually healing?”Complimentary...2024-11-0528 minTHE SHIFTIs urgency burning you out?All we hear from our clients is that they feel perpetually behind. That the pace in which the world is requiring action goes against their bodies natural alignment. The demand is leaving them chronically burnt out. In today’s episode we take a look at urgency culture and offer tools to build space into your days to optimize your wellbeing and performance. Join us in conversation as we ask: “Is urgency burning you out?”Complimentary Podcast Episode:Ep 21: How do you optimize your creativity?Ep 26: Can you...2024-10-0128 minTHE SHIFTHow do you want to be remembered?What is legacy? What does legacy mean? Why is it important?The definition of “legacy” is something that is passed on. But it can take many forms. In today’s episode we discuss the idea of being remembered, if it matters and how it shifts how we show up today. Join us in conversation as we ask: “How do you want to be remembered?”Complimentary Podcast Episode:Ep 22: Can you meet your p...2024-06-1726 minTHE SHIFTAsk Yashar AnythingYou asked and Yashar answered. We collected five questions from our listeners for Yashar to answer on today’s episode. Join us in conversation as Yashar talks about how dog training relates to leadership, how he shows up for his community, how his role as father evolves as he does and how he is healing himself.Join us in conversation as Yashar answers your questions.Complimentary Podcast Episode:Ep 2: Why can’t I ask that? An inter...2024-06-0317 minTHE SHIFTAsk Ayla AnythingYou asked and Ayla answered. We collected five questions from our listeners for Ayla to answer on today’s episode. Join us in conversation as Ayla talks about how she deconstructs concepts of productivity, where she finds hope, how she unlearns imprints that no longer serve her homecoming journey and how all of this shows up as a coach, leader, writer and mother. Join us in conversation as Ayla answers your questions.Complimentary Podcast Episode:Ep. 3: A conversation with Ayla: “A...2024-05-2018 minTHE SHIFTCan you decode your emotions?One of the reasons it can be difficult to fully commit to experiencing a shift in your emotional patterns is because the emotions themselves are repeatedly telling you a story about you and your life. This lens which you see yourself, your relationships and the world around you becomes very familiar. It’s the familiarity that creates a sense of ownership to your experience and that can prove difficult to release your grip on. It’s literally the fabric that makes up what you believe is your identity. Even if you know better, it’s the emotional hold that n...2024-05-0646 minTHE SHIFTHow do you make space for freedom + structure?What do I need to feel safe? What do I need to feel free? How do I cultivate my fine balance of freedom and structure? Today’s episode explores how we optimize our roots and our wings. Both freedom and structure are required to optimize our productivity, our creativity, and our mental health. Our self awareness and personal accountability muscles support us in creating a system that empowers our performance. Join us in conversation as we ask: “How do you make space for freedom + structure?”Complimentary episode:2024-04-2215 minTHE SHIFTHow does self-compassion help you perform better?The degree to which you are willing to practice self-compassion is the degree to which you will achieve greater performance and life satisfaction. This is not hyperbole. Self-compassion has the power to increase your performance in any area of your life and alter the trajectory of your work, relationships, and health. There are many misconceptions surrounding this topic and too often people dismiss this tool. Today’s episode unpacks this skill set and explores ways to explore and strengthen your self-compassion muscles.Join us in conversation as we ask: “How does self-compassion help...2024-04-0836 minTHE SHIFTWhat is mess doing to your brain?The energy we receive, and which is taken, by our physical spaces is remarkable. Our “stuff” can create barriers for our thinking and our growth. The art of letting go can entice a revival and renewal of energy and ideas. Piles of laundry, dishes, and papers are endless to-dos for the brain. It’s exhausting, stress inducing, and inhibits the brain’s ability to focus and make clear decisions. Today’s episode explores tools that will help you clear the congestion that can occupy your physical spaces and therefore your mind.Join us in conv...2024-03-2528 minTHE SHIFTCan you meet your potential with compassion?When we’re only focusing on what could be, we’re not valuing what is, and when we’re only seeing what is, we’re not giving ourselves the space and opportunity to dream. How can we stay present and grateful, while simultaneously betting on the potential and hope of something better? In today’s episode we explore the concept of potential and how it can help and hinder us. We offer tools to empower your thinking around where you are and where you want to go.Join us in conversation as we ask: “Can you meet...2024-03-1132 minTHE SHIFTHow do you optimize your creativity?Creativity, in brain-science speak, is “non-linear” thinking. This means there is no pre-existing or easy answer to what you are trying to solve or create. You are attempting to give rise to an idea for which, as far as your brain knows, no road-map or answer yet exists. Once you are able to reach an insight, a new mental map is born. In other words, when you create what comes into being is a new understanding and a different perspective. In today’s episode we explore four factors that support us in entering a flow state to optimize our cr...2024-02-2642 minTHE SHIFTAre you willing to shift your relationships?When tensions are high we’re more likely to revert to old and unhelpful narratives, preventing the brain from producing helpful solutions. This is when we need a break – a SHIFT – to support us in finding an alternative way out and a way back together. In today’s episode we explore tools to help shift your relationships by demonstrating leadership from a heart-space with the brain in mind.Join us in conversation as we ask: “Are you willing to shift your relationships?”2024-02-1235 minTHE SHIFTHow can you show up whole?The language you use communicates messages to your brain, to those around us, and it shapes your reality. Be cognisant of how you approach your roles, and your characteristics. You choose how you see yourself and how you choose to talk about yourself. In today’s episode we explore ways to show up as your whole self.Join us in conversation as we ask: “How can you show up whole?”Check out the blog post here.Free M...2024-01-2917 minTHE SHIFTAre you ready to evolve?Transformation is uncomfortable AF. We’re hardwired to evolve. Change is the only constant. When we don’t evolve we stagnate. Stagnation takes on many shapes: resentment, jealousy, anger, fear, anxiety, depression, confusion, lack of motivation, unfulfillment. When you learn to lean into your evolution the magic begins. In today’s episode we explore the art of becoming. Join us in conversation as we ask: “Are you ready to evolve?”Check out the blog post here.2024-01-1536 minTHE SHIFTHow do you make your resolutions more sustainable?‘TIS THE SEASON FOR RESOLUTIONS. Come January it seems like we’re all looking for a new perspective and a fresh start. While goals can be great, the truth is we often get overwhelmed, forgetful, or discouraged. In today’s episode we offer two tools to SHIFT the way you approach your resolutions to optimize your results. Join us in conversation as we ask: “How do you make your resolutions more sustainable?”Check out the blog post here.2024-01-0127 minTHE SHIFTDo you need to stay strong to be loved?In this 2-part episode we explore the ways in which we shapeshift to be accepted. In today’s episode, part two, we ask: “Do you need to stay strong to be loved?” Have you been taught that vulnerability is weakness? In the face of a challenge do you believe you have to just ‘grin and bear it’? As we identify the narratives that reinforce these imprints, we also offer tools to create more nourishing neuronal pathways and strategies forward. Join us in conversation, for part 2 of our discussion, as...2023-12-1121 minTHE SHIFTDo you need to stay small to be loved?In this 2-part episode we explore the ways in which we shapeshift to be accepted. In today’s episode, part one, we ask: “Do you need to stay small to be loved?” What keeps us a victim in our own life? How does romanticizing martyrdom hurt us? As we identify the narratives that reinforce these imprints, we also offer tools to create more nourishing neuronal pathways and strategies forward. Join us in conversation, for part 1 of our discussion, as we ask: “Do you need to stay small...2023-12-0431 minTHE SHIFTHow can we be hopeful?How do we access hope when we are in a state of hopelessness? In today’s episode we explore the art and science of hope and provide tools for you to cultivate hope within yourself and foster it within your community. To support you in this endeavor we have coupled this podcast episode with a blog post with all the tools and MINDSHIFT questions discussed. We also recommended Episode 12: Is it your intuition or your anxiety? as a great res...2023-11-2734 minTHE SHIFTAre you actually grateful?We often hear how gratitude is a super tool, but what does it really mean, and are we doing it right? In today’s episode we breakdown the art and science of gratitude and provide you with tools to empower your gratitude mindset and support you in embodying it in your daily life. Join us in conversation as we ask: “Are you actually grateful?”Free Mini-Courses!Free Team Leadership Training: How to work better, together...2023-11-2031 minTHE SHIFTIs it your intuition or your anxiety?One of the tools we help build within our clients is their connection to their own knowing by connecting them to their values and purpose. Our hope is that the more in touch you are with your intuition, the more you are able to align with those values and lead from that place.A question we often hear in this work is: how do I know if it's my anxiety or my intuition? How do I determine my yes from my no? When the “no” sensation of anxiety and intuition feel the same....2023-11-1323 minTHE SHIFTDo you need to be liked?We are social creatures that need to connect. We need to be seen, heard, understood and supported. We need to belong. But at what cost? Does your needing to be loved lead to people pleasing? Does your needing to be liked lead to self abandonment? Join us in conversation as we ask: “Do you need to be liked?”Free Mini-Courses!Free Team Leadership Training: How to work better, together.Free S...2023-11-0625 minTHE SHIFTNow what?How do you work with overwhelm? How do you move through the mud? How do you SHIFT? In today’s episode, we highlight ways to provide your brain with opportunities and space to access possibility and hope. We remind you of your greatest assets and provide you tools to take the next right step. Join us in conversation as we ask: “Now what?”Free Mini-Courses!Free Team Leadership Training: How to work better, together.2023-10-3014 minTHE SHIFTSpecial: We stand with HumanityIn light of the current humanitarian crisis we are witnessing in real-time we are interrupting our scheduled programming with this special episode. We invite you to join our conversation with open hearts and minds as we remind each other, nothing SHIFTS unless you SHIFT. Join us in conversation today as: “We stand with humanity.”Brave leaders leading the way:@theimeu@theslowfactory@dropletsofmercy@ifnotnoworg@j...2023-10-2021 minTHE SHIFTIs knowing enough?We are often drowning in information yet starving for wisdom. Information presents as knowledge, but wisdom is the application of that knowledge in a personally meaningful and impactful way that represents the best of who you are.Join us in conversation as we ask: “Is knowing enough?”Free Mini-Courses!Free Team Leadership Training: How to work better, together.Free Self Leadership Training: The Leadership Code...2023-10-1629 minTHE SHIFTCan you hold two truths?Was there a time in your life where you had to hold two seemingly contradictory truths in tandem? In this episode we explore the “and” conversation and talk about the power of nuance.Join us in conversation as we ask: “Can you hold two truths?”p.s. Episode One “Are you stuck in a “good” vs. “bad” mindset?” is a great episode to listen to in conjunction with this one!Free Mini-Courses!Free Team Le...2023-10-0933 minTHE SHIFTWhat's your pain telling you?There is a function to pain. It places a spotlight on the parts of us we keep in the dark, reject and avoid. Do you want to explore your pain? Are you ready to? This week’s episode discusses various tools in exploring our pain, to mine for gifts, heal, and empower our next steps. Join us in conversation as we ask: “What’s your pain telling you?”Free Mini-Courses!Free Team Leadership Training: How t...2023-10-0226 minTHE SHIFTYou've already done hard things!We’ve all heard the powerful statement “You Can Do Hard Things”. You have the t-shirt, the tote bag, and are avid listeners of the namesake podcast (We are too! We love them!), but today we are offering a twist on that statement, a MINDSHIFT if you will by SHIFTING it to: “You’ve Done Hard Things!” This week’s episode explores the science of inventory and how it optimizes our growth mindset.Join us in conversation as we remind you: “You’ve already2023-09-2523 minTHE SHIFTHow can conflict help you?Inherent within each conflict rests an opportunity for growth. Are you able to embrace that opportunity? The greater the conflict, the greater the invitation for a deeply personal and interpersonal transformation. But are all conflicts worth the effort? In this week’s episode we explore four principles on how to leverage your conflicts to help you MINDSHIFT. Join us in conversation as we ask: “How can conflict help you?”Free Mini-Cou...2023-09-1833 minTHE SHIFTAre you stuck in a “good” vs. “bad” mindset?What’s with our obsession of “good” vs. “bad”, and is it serving us? Better question: what would serve us better? How can we step out of these binary constructs of right and wrong and make space for nuance to help us reduce shame, build a growth mindset and deepen our compassion towards ourselves and each other.Join us in conversation today as we ask the question: “Are you stuck in a “good” vs. “bad” mindset?”Free Mini-Courses!2023-09-0627 minTHE SHIFTWhy can’t I ask that? An interview with YasharWhat determines how we show up to life when faced with a challenge, and how can we support and empower others to do the same? Today we turn the spotlight on our co-founder and co-host Yashar to get a better understanding of how he SHIFTS. We learn about his experience as an Naturopathic Doctor and how it has supported his role as a Brain-Based Executive Leadership Coach to help his clients lead with excellence. We also learn about his main driver – curiosity – and how it is integral to his own personal growth.2023-09-0638 minTHE SHIFTAre you nurturing your potential? An interview with AylaIf we’re not building capacity what are we doing? In today’s episode we interview our co-founder and co-host Ayla to discover her coaching philosophy and her coaching “secret sauce”. We also learn about her biggest MINDSHIFT lessons, how she believes the role of coaching is evolving, and some powerful, but underestimated, super tools to optimize your growth.Join us in conversation with Ayla as she asks: “Are you nurturing your potential?”Ayla Vejdani, MA, ACC is a leadersh...2023-09-0643 minTHE SHIFTTrailer: Are you ready to SHIFT?THE SHIFT™ Podcast is brought to you by MINDSHIFT LEADERSHIP™. Join us in conversation as we explore better ways to show up for ourselves and each other.Trailer:Welcome to the SHIFT. Where we search for ways to do better by thinking better.Whether you're going through a major life change, looking to deepen your understanding of yourself or hoping to improve your relationships with others, "THE SHIFT" is here for you. We're your hosts, Ayla and Yashar, an endlessly curious brother and sister team.As Ce...2023-08-2100 min
The Health Happens PodcastAn Interview with MindShift Ninja: AKA - Changing your brain the old-fashioned way - Episode #125Welcoming guests Ayla and Yashar Khosroshahi of the Mind-based, Performance-based coaching team MindShift NINJA, Mike and Chris are uncharacteristically pleasant while discussing the practical, realistic, and sustainable ways to work with behavioural and mind-set patterns that optimize performance and everyday life.Follow MINDSHIFT NINJA on Twitter: @mindshiftninja Ayla Khosroshahi, is a Strategist and a Certified Brain-Based Executive Coach and the co-founder of MINDSHIFT NINJA. Ayla helps people translate their vision into sustainable reality, by incorporating an international mindset with a practical approach. Ayla has a Masters of Art in Human Rights and extensive experience in...2016-10-1147 min