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Can I Talk My Shift?Back To Your Old Ways I SeeThis episode focuses on accountability and owning up to past choices. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their life narratives, confront feelings of shame, and seek spiritual reconnection to cultivate a genuine self-identity.Recognizing and accepting past behaviors is a vital part of our growth story. We share how an emotionally abusive upbringing birthed a performative existence, leading to burnout and the relentless pursuit of external success. Reconnecting with ourselves and spirituality emerges as a beacon of hope, urging honest conversations and vulnerability. By taking responsibility for our life paths, we learn to embrace genuine personal and...
2025-01-1459 minCan I Talk My Shift?Hateful Self-Talk Has You Looping Through LifeThis episode focuses on the vital role of self-talk in accountability, leading listeners through understanding and transforming their inner dialogue. The discussion addresses the origins of negative self-talk, the function of the ego, and provides actionable strategies for improved self-accountability.• Exploring accountability as this month's theme• Understanding the significance of self-talk• Diving into the roots of negative self-criticism• Examining the influence of childhood experiences• Discussing how ego plays a role in accountability• Outlining practical strategies like cognitive restructuring• Highlighting journaling and mindfulness as tools for change• Encouraging listeners to analyze their inner dial...
2025-01-0653 minCan I Talk My Shift?The ABC's of ChangeWhat if the true key to personal growth is not chasing change but embracing consistency during life's unpredictable twists? Celebrating the journey we share with you, our valued listeners, we discuss the importance of remaining steadfast in delivering content that resonates, even when personal storms loom large. As we navigate the winter's pause, we explore how this season of rest and reflection can align with the freshness and resolutions of spring.From dealing with emotional energies to advocating transparency and love, we share insights into building deeper connections and striving for incremental improvements. We're taking a short...
2024-12-2332 minCan I Talk My Shift?But Can You Fight Though?As we packed up our beloved studio, a space that has been the heartbeat of our podcast for over two and a half years, we couldn't help but reflect on the countless memories, challenges, and connections we've built. This poignant transition led us to consider a different kind of fight—one that isn't fought with fists but with purpose. We explore how often we cling to comfortable struggles rather than channeling our energy toward meaningful change and positive causes. It's a call to reassess the battles we choose and to use our strengths for empathy, love, and collective victories.
2024-12-1650 minCan I Talk My Shift?We're Back! But Is Our Bandwidth?Have you ever found yourself caught between the exhilarating highs of joy and the devastating lows of grief? That's the emotional landscape we navigate in our Season 3 premiere as we share both the heartwarming anticipation of our new baby, conceived on a birthday that will forever be cherished, and the deep sorrow of losing a twin sibling earlier this year. We're opening up about the roller coaster of emotions that have accompanied us over the past months, and how the unwavering support from Samuel and our incredible community has been our anchor through it all. Join us as we...
2024-12-0941 minCan I Talk My Shift?From Force to Flow: Parenting Beyond the NormsWhat if you approached parenthood not as a series of challenges to overcome, but as an opportunity for growth and discovery? Join us as we explore the theme of "forcing versus flowing" in parenthood, sharing personal stories from becoming parents at different life stages. We dive into the nuances of balancing traditional and non-traditional roles while celebrating the unique journeys of parenting later in life. Hear candid reflections on embracing parenthood with flexibility and the insights that maturity brings to our parenting experiences.Age is but a number, yet it brings a wealth of experiences that shape...
2024-12-091h 53Can I Talk My Shift?Navigating Wins in Life After LossWhat if the loss of a loved one could teach you profound lessons about emotional intelligence and legacy? Join us, Sam and Lashawn, as we share personal stories of navigating life through significant losses—both expected and sudden. From losing family members to experiencing seismic shifts in identity and career, we explore how these trials have molded our emotional resilience and self-awareness. By opening up about these experiences, we aim to connect with listeners who have faced similar challenges, creating a supportive community centered on growth and healing.We delve into the importance of preparing for life's un...
2024-12-091h 24Can I Talk My Shift?There's An Answer In IDKEver asked a question you knew you wanted a specific answer to, but the response you received was, "I don't know?"Lashawn and Samuel dispel the myth and breakdown the root of that answer with the goal of giving you peace in knowing that even if you get an IDK response, there's always clarity in it. Learn how situations always circle back to you so you can continue to elevate and grow.Text us right now! We want to hear from you.Support the show
2023-11-2251 minCan I Talk My Shift?I Bet Your Vetting Is TrashIt really is that simple. How we vet people, places, and things has a direct correlation to our self-accountability and self-worth. Eight times out of ten, if you can't explain or show someone your vetting process, they can show you where you probably went wrong.In this episode, our hosts take you into the deep end of a recent experience that went south. Both of them explain why they had to revamp their vetting process for future opportunities, and relationships.Do you think your process is top-notch? See how yours matches up with the suggestions...
2023-10-3152 minCan I Talk My Shift?What A Time to Be _______!This week, Sam and Lashawn decided to move away from a structured show to connect with you all fully. The hosts get super transparent about recent challenges they've come up against in business and in their personal relationship, the triumphs each of them achieved, along with the continuous battle of their past being vs their present being.Text us right now! We want to hear from you.Support the show
2023-10-171h 01Can I Talk My Shift?Will vs DisciplineDo you have the willpower to resist temptation? Do you have the discipline to keep going? We often think that willpower and discipline don't coincide. That one doesn't need the other.In this week's episode, Lashawn and Samuel break down the differences, as well as the similarities between willpower and discipline, and share three ways to implement the two so you can take action on your goals and begin living the life that feels best to you......or at least be able to take that first step towards creating a better day tomorrow. Text us r...
2023-10-1058 minCan I Talk My Shift?1 Percent Better is All You NeedWhen we make the commitment to ourselves to be just 1 percent better than the day before, we set ourselves up for long term success. Those days will compound and soon we'll look up to see a 100% improvement from where we started. This rings true for our relationships, business, self-improvement, and emotional management. But, is it really that hard to implement 1 percent of change or do we make it more complicated than it has to be?Sam and Lashawn help uncover the answer and more in this week's episode. Text us right now! We want to h...
2023-10-031h 03Can I Talk My Shift?A New Zero Point of Reference?Have you ever heard anyone use the term “zero point?” By definition, it’s a place designated as a point of reference or a default point of origin. But, how does this description hold up when we throw emotion in the mix? We’ll find out how Sam and Lashawn created their own, new zero points of reference for their lives, careers, and relationships while sharing strategies so you can better translate your changes towards others.Starting over is never easy! We know this, and yet we still never dive into the why. This is a crucial conversat...
2023-09-261h 07Can I Talk My Shift?Shifting Perspective: Looking In the Glass"Why are we always looking for someone to judge?"From this quality question, Sam and Lashawn unravel a few topics that lead back to us asking ourselves this very question. Reasons for asking for something, and when we get just that, maybe a little more, we find a way to complain about it or spin it because what we want comes with a few extras we didn't consider. Take, for instance, The Book of Clarence, a new film by Jeymes Samuel. The couple also goes in-depth on biases slashing their way around social media, calling o...
2023-09-1955 minCan I Talk My Shift?And We're Back!Can I Talk My Shift podcast is back and it's definitely poddin! Sam Walker INSPO and new co-host Lashawn Gee are geared up and ready to give you the tools to raise your emotional intelligence. Catch the quick rundown of Season 1, what you missed, and what you can look forward to in Season 2.Text us right now! We want to hear from you.Support the show
2023-09-121h 00Can I Talk My Shift?Connection VS Communication w/ Lashawn GeeAre you building genuine connections with people? Are you communicating effectively? Which of these two aspects needs work while the other one flourishes? We answer these questions, and a ton more with Hall of Fame Track Athlete turned Discipline & Mindset Coach "Lashawn Gee." As our first-ever guest, Lashawn opens up about shifts in her life that identify the importance of connection-building, break down communication barriers, and explain why one can't live without the other.Text us right now! We want to hear from you.Support the show
2022-11-291h 33Can I Talk My Shift?You Ignoring Intuition Again?Why does it seem like we're so quick to decline Intuition's call? It's just like when mom or grandma calls right when we're about to get into something we have no business doing! For it to be a part of our everyday lives, it's time to hone in on what our relationship with Intuition actually looks like. In this episode, you'll receive Sam's outlook on what it actually is, how it works, and how we can make it work for our own benefit.Text us right now! We want to hear from you.
2022-11-0821 minCan I Talk My Shift?The Only Constant In Life is ChangeChange over dollar bills. Change over the old. Change to bring in the new. Dive in and see why your approach toward change might be a little outdated. After all, she's here to stay and it's time we act like it. Text us right now! We want to hear from you.Support the show
2022-11-0123 minCan I Talk My Shift?I Cheated On Life With PerfectionismToo often we find ourselves juggling patterned relationships of negativity, yet life still finds a way to love us unconditionally. Come witness this one-of-a-kind breakup with one of the most toxic relationships of them all; perfectionism.You are sure to walk away with insight, understanding, and three key ways to combat the lure of perfectionism.Text us right now! We want to hear from you.Support the show
2022-10-2538 minCan I Talk My Shift?Failure Isn't A PersonWith the first installment of this life-enhancing podcast, your host, Sam Walker INSPO, embarks on a quick journey to alter your perspective on the layers of failure. Peeling back his own, you are sure to grab ahold of clarity and apply it in your own life!Text us right now! We want to hear from you.Support the show
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