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Your Personal Power PodEpisode 131 – How Shannon’s 2025 Went SidewaysText us! We’ve all had years that are difficult, and this year has been one of those for Shannon and Sandy. We’re so grateful to you, our wonderful listener, for continuing to listen to Your Personal Power Pod as we shared Power Pops, Favorites and Minisodes instead of new episodes. Today we’re excited to be back starting Season 6 with a new episode where we talk about why we were running those other things, and the challenges and joys we’ve experienced in 2025.We want to hear from you, whether...
2025-11-2716 minYour Personal Power PodAnnouncing Season 6Text us! Today we’re excited to announce that starting on Thanksgiving Day Shannon and Sandy will be back with new, fun episodes of Your Personal Power Pod. We will begin this season by talking about where we’ve been for this past year, and in future episodes we’ll once again be focusing on the importance of self-esteem, claiming your personal power, and the ways they can profoundly affect your life.There are no words to tell you how much we appreciate you and how you have hung in with us during this interesting year...
2025-11-2101 minYour Personal Power PodShannon's Favorite - Are You Overwhelmed?Text us! Today, we’re running one of Shannon’s favorite episodes with a new intro telling us why she picked this one.When you have so much going on that you’re struggling to cope with it all, or you’re dealing with a specific stressful situation, you might feel overwhelmed. Being overwhelmed can cause you to be flooded by thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations that are difficult to manage.Feeling overwhelmed is a normal response to everyday stressors. Things like constant news, social media, phones always demanding your attention, general work and fami...
2025-11-1432 minYour Personal Power PodSandy's Favorite - Where Do You Get Your Identity and Validation?Text us! Today, we’re running one of Sandy’s favorite episodes with a new intro telling us why she picked this one.Your identity is how you and society define you, based on a wide variety of things from your family, nationality, age and ethnicity to your social standing, appearance, and job. When you have a solid sense of self, you are in charge of your personal identity, and you will be mentally, physically and emotionally healthy. However, when things in your personal or social life change, your identity might be shaken and you coul...
2025-11-0622 minYour Personal Power PodShannon's Favorite - Are You Stuck?Text us! Today, we’re running one of Shannon’s favorite episodes with a new intro telling us why she picked this one.When you are stuck, it means that you are unable to move from a particular position or place, are at a loss for ideas or vision, or feel powerless to change a situation. You can be stuck in a relationship, a career path or work setting, a pattern of behavior, a physical place, trying to make a large or small decision, and a wide number of other situations. At times...
2025-10-3024 minYour Personal Power PodSandy's Favorite - Attitude, Gratitude and the Power of AppreciationText us! Today, we’re running one of Sandy’s favorite episodes with a new intro telling us why she picked this one.Your attitude reflects your thoughts and beliefs, and can affect how you feel and behave. When you choose to have an attitude of gratitude it will positively impact your life and the lives of those around you. You will then find many things to appreciate, in yourself, in other people, and in all areas of your life. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we look at how powerful your attitude...
2025-10-2323 minYour Personal Power PodShannon's Favorite - What Stage are You In?Text us! Today, we’re running one of Shannon’s favorite episodes with a new intro telling us why she picked this one.Just like nature, your life moves through different stages. From the innocence of childhood to the wisdom of old age, each stage offers unique challenges and opportunities. The choices you make and how you choose to navigate each stage will determine how your life unfolds. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we look at the stages of your life and how you deal with them will affect your life.
2025-10-1629 minYour Personal Power PodSandy's Favorite - Self-Talk, Shoulds, and Inner ChildText us! Today, we’re running one of Sandy’s favorite episodes with a new intro telling us why she picked this one.In today’s episode, we’ll be talking about your inner child and self-talk, and the importance of understanding how the way you talk to yourself will directly affect your ability to be powerful.We want to hear from you, whether it’s your stories about how self-esteem and personal power affect your life, or topics you’d like us to address in future episodes. We’d...
2025-10-1023 minYour Personal Power PodShannon's Favorite - Do You Avoid Difficult Conversations?Text us! Today, we’re running one of Shannon’s favorite episodes with a new intro telling us why she picked this one.In every relationship, whether with friends, work colleagues, partners or family members, there will come a time when you disagree about something. If you want to preserve the relationship you will need to have a conversation about it, even if that could be uncomfortable. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we look at how to have those difficult conversations.We want t...
2025-10-0223 minYour Personal Power PodSandy's Favorite - The Power of PositivityText us! Today, we’re running one of Sandy’s favorite episodes with a new intro telling us why she picked this one.In today’s episode we’re looking at more “fun stuff.” These things are fun because they are all about being positive, finding the joy and good, and appreciating the people and things in your life. It’s also fun because when you spend your time looking at these things your life changes for the better, and that process is big fun to watch!We want to hear from you...
2025-09-2518 minYour Personal Power PodShannon's Favorite - TraumaText us! Today, we’re running one of Shannon’s favorite episodes with a new intro telling us why she picked this one.Trauma is the emotional condition that results from exposure to an incident or series of events that are emotionally disturbing or life-threatening. Sometimes it can have lasting adverse effects on your functioning and mental, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Drama is a behavior choice, and is the way you decide to react to situations. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod we talk about the different kinds of trauma and dr...
2025-09-1821 minYour Personal Power PodSandy's Favorite - Claiming Your Personal PowerText us! Today, we're running one of Sandy's favorite episodes with a new intro telling us why she picked this one. When you have personal power it means you have the ability to influence and control your life, circumstances, and how the people around you treat you. It’s the capacity to act and make choices according to your values, goals, and beliefs. Whether or not you choose to claim your personal power is always up to you. Unfortunately, when you choose to not access your power there can be many negative consequences. In today’s epi...
2025-09-1218 minYour Personal Power PodShannon's Favorite - Taking Care of YourselfText us! Today, we're running one of Shannon's favorite episodes with a new intro telling us why she picked this one. When you were a child you were taught many rules and expectations about how you were to treat yourself and others. You might have been told that taking care of yourself and meeting your needs is selfish, and since nobody likes someone who is selfish you should always put yourself last.The reality is that if you don’t love and appreciate yourself and your needs as much as you do those of...
2025-09-0522 minYour Personal Power PodYour Personal Power Pod AnnouncementText us! Today we’re making a brief announcement to let you know that for the next several weeks Sandy and Shannon will doing something new with Your Personal Power Pod. We greatly appreciate your continuing to listen, and are looking forward to coming back with exciting new episodes and surprises soon.We want to hear from you, whether it’s your stories about how self-esteem and personal power affect your life, or topics you’d like us to address in future episodes. We’d love for...
2025-09-0501 min
Your Personal Power PodPower Pop Minisode 34 - Do You Give as Well as Take?Text us! In a world often driven by competition and individual ambition, the importance of giving as well as taking can be overlooked. However, this simple principle lies at the heart of strong relationships, thriving communities, and personal fulfillment. In today’s Power Pop, Sandy talks about how striking a balance between giving and taking is not only a matter of ethics—it is a practical and powerful approach to living a meaningful, sustainable life.We want to hear from you, whether it’s your stories about how self-esteem and personal power...
2025-08-1806 min
Your Personal Power PodPower Pop Minisode 33 - What Inspires You?Text us! Inspiration is one of those subtle but powerful forces that shape who you are, what you create, and how you move through the world. It arrives unannounced, as a sudden idea, a strong feeling, a vision that grips you and won’t let go. In today’s Power Pop, Sandy talks about what inspiration is and how following it can enhance your life.We want to hear from you, whether it’s your stories about how self-esteem and personal power affect your life, or topics you’d like us to...
2025-08-1006 min
Your Personal Power PodPower Pop Minisode 32 – The Joys and Challenges of FriendshipsText us! Friendship is one of the most enriching parts of life. It’s not just about having people to spend time with — it’s about connection, mutual care, and the deep understanding that someone sees you for who you are and chooses to stand beside you. At its best, friendship is a source of joy, strength, and belonging. But like all relationships, friendships can be complex, painful, and even damaging. In today’s Power Pop, Sandy talks about the joys and challenges of friendships.We want to hear from you, whether...
2025-07-3010 min
Your Personal Power PodPower Pop Minisode 31 - Do You Feel Guilty?Text us! Guilt is one of the most complex and powerful emotions humans experience. It can serve as a moral compass, guiding you towards ethical behavior. But it can also become a heavy burden, leading to emotional distress and mental health struggles. In today’s Power Pop, Sandy looks at guilt, what it is and how it affects your life.We want to hear from you, whether it’s your stories about how self-esteem and personal power affect your life, or topics you’d like us to address in future episodes.
2025-07-2008 min
Your Personal Power PodPower Pop Minisode 30 - What Stories Do You Tell Yourself?Text us! We all carry an invisible narrator inside us—an inner voice spinning stories about who you are, what you’re capable of, and what you deserve. These stories are not just idle thoughts; they shape how you view yourself and interact with the world. Whether empowering or limiting, the stories you tell yourself are powerful. In today’s Power Pop Sandy talks about these stories and how recognizing their influence is the first step toward changing your life.We want to hear from you, whether it’s your stories about how self-esteem and pers...
2025-07-1307 min
Your Personal Power PodPower Pop Minisode 29 - The Importance of RecognitionText us! In a world that often feels fast-paced, disconnected, and transactional, one of the most transformative things we can offer each other is our genuine attention. Making someone feel seen, heard, and appreciated isn’t just a nice gesture—it’s a powerful act of human connection. Whether in your family, in relationships, at work, or in daily interactions, recognizing another person’s presence and worth can have lasting, meaningful impact. In today’s Power Pop, Sandy talks about the importance of truly recognizing people.We want to hear from you, whether it’s your stori...
2025-07-0305 min
Your Personal Power PodPower Pop Minisode 28 - RestText us! In today's Power Pop, Shannon shares moments that clarified where in her life she needs to rest, examines the various kinds of rest and it’s importance, and offers clues to identify where you may want invest in more rest.We want to hear from you, whether it’s your stories about how self-esteem and personal power affect your life, or topics you’d like us to address in future episodes. We’d love for you to review our podcast. Do this on your streaming service o...
2025-06-2510 min
Your Personal Power PodPower Pop Minisode 27 - Letting Go of Emotions That Are Not YoursText us! In today's Power Pop, Shannon reflects on a week that saw some of her closest people experience various levels of loss, how she took on their intense emotions, and how she finally learned to let those feelings go.We want to hear from you, whether it’s your stories about how self-esteem and personal power affect your life, or topics you’d like us to address in future episodes. We’d love for you to review our podcast. Do this on your streami...
2025-06-1806 min
Your Personal Power PodPower Pop Minisode 26 - Are You Positive?Text us! Life is a constant series of choices, and among the most impactful choices you make each day is how you respond to things that happen. Whether you see the glass as half empty or half full will determine the quality of your relationships, careers, mental health, and physical well-being. At the core of this outlook are two powerful forces: negativity and positivity. In today’s Power Pop, Sandy talks about these two choices and how they can affect your life.We want to hear from you, whether it’s your...
2025-06-0908 min
Your Personal Power PodPower Pop Minisode 25 - Why Do I Need a Coach?Text us! Have you ever had someone in your life who you can completely trust and count on? Someone who is there to listen, support you, and share honest feedback and wisdom without judgement? This is what coaching is all about. In today’s Power Pop Sandy talks about what coaching is and why spending time with a coach can change your life.We want to hear from you, whether it’s your stories about how self-esteem and personal power affect your life, or topics you’d like us to address in future...
2025-06-0206 min
Your Personal Power PodPower Pop Minisode 24 - When Life Throws You a Curve RevisitedText us! What happens when you’ve carefully crafted a plan, set your goals, and envisioned how everything will unfold—and then life throws a curveball that sends everything spiraling. Whether it's a personal crisis, a sudden job change, health issues, or simply the unpredictability of everyday life, disruptions are inevitable. The real challenge isn’t avoiding these moments—it’s learning how to adapt when they arrive. In today’s Power Pop, Sandy talks about the curve balls she and Shannon are dealing with, and how they choose to navigate them.Thanks so much for hanging...
2025-05-2507 min
Your Personal Power PodPower Pop Minisode 23 - Are You Getting in Your Own Way?Text us! Have you ever decided to do something, like start a business, climb a mountain, write a book or create a podcast, and then before you get started that little voice in your head starts in with limiting beliefs. Things like, “you’re not smart enough to run your own business”, or “you’re too clumsy to ever climb a mountain”, or “if you write a book do a podcast you’re look like a fool and people will laugh at you”. These thoughts are called limiting beliefs, which are deeply held convictions that constrain you in some way., and i...
2025-05-1008 min
Your Personal Power PodPower Pop Minisode 22 – How to Stay Focused in a Distracting WorldText us! Have you ever noticed that you set out to write a report or get some computer work done, and suddenly an hour has passed and you’ve not accomplished much? Instead, you realize that you’ve been distracted by scrolling Facebook or other social media platforms, checking your emails, or doing a variety of other online things that have nothing to do with your original goal. In today’s Power Pop Sandy looks at how easy it is to become distracted and what you can do about it.We want to...
2025-04-3006 min
Your Personal Power PodPower Pop Minisode 21 - Do You Have Personal Boundaries?Text us! In every healthy relationship there are rules and boundaries about what behaviors each person will and will not accept. These are the limits or guidelines established by both people to define what behaviors, interactions, and levels of actions and intimacy are acceptable and what are not. They help you feel safe, comfortable, and respected within the relationship, while also fostering healthy communication and understanding. Relationships—whether personal, professional, or social—are a big part of our lives, and they thrive when everyone is clear on the personal boundaries. In today’s Power Pop, Sandy t...
2025-04-2206 min
Your Personal Power PodPower Pop Minisode 20 - Do You Make Choices Based on Hopes or Fears?Text us! Life is a series of choices, each one a fork in the road that leads to a new set of opportunities or challenges. But how often do you pause to consider the deeper forces that shape your decisions? Are you making choices based on your hopes, the desires that drive you forward, or your fears, the anxieties that hold you back? Both have the power to influence your life in profound ways, and understanding the distinction between the two can help you navigate the complexities of decision-making. In today’s Power Pop Sandy talks about th...
2025-04-1507 min
Your Personal Power PodPower Pop Minisode 19 – You Might Be Smart, but are You Emotionally Intelligent?Text us! When you are Emotionally intelligent (EI) you are able to recognize, understand, and manage your own and deal with other people’s emotions. This ability is crucial for building strong relationships, achieving goals, and navigating life's challenges. In today’s Power Pop Sandy talks about the importance of having this ability, and what happens when you don’t.We want to hear from you, whether it’s your stories about how self-esteem and personal power affect your life, or topics you’d like us to address in future episodes. ...
2025-04-0806 minYour Personal Power PodPower Pop Minisode 18 – Are You Disciplined?Text us! Discipline is often seen as the key to success and a foundational element of personal growth. Whether it’s in your career, health, relationships, or personal goals, discipline helps you stay on track and reach your full potential. But what does it really mean to live a disciplined life? And what happens when you don’t? In today’s Power Pop, Sandy looks at the importance of discipline, its impact on various aspects of your life, and the consequences of neglecting it.We want to hear from you, w...
2025-04-0308 minYour Personal Power PodPower Pop Minisode 17 - Dealing with Disappointment and RegretText us! Disappointment and regret are inevitable parts of life. Whether it's a career path that didn’t go as planned, a relationship that ended unexpectedly, or simply a decision that didn't turn out the way you hoped, we all have moments that create feelings of disappointment. Often, regret follows closely behind, as you reflect on the choices you made and wonder what might have been if you had done things differently. However, both emotions, while uncomfortable, are natural and can also be powerful tools for self-growth, if you choose to process them in healthy ways. In tod...
2025-03-2406 minYour Personal Power PodPower Pop Minisode 16 – Are You Hopeful?Text us! Hope is a powerful force that shapes your emotions, drives your actions, and guides you through the darkest of times. It’s an intangible feeling, often described as a belief in the possibility of a better future, even in the face of adversity. Hope is not just a passive wish but an active, resilient force that can propel you forward when life feels overwhelming. In today’s Power Pop, Sandy talks about the power of hope.We want to hear from you, whether it’s your stories about how self-e...
2025-03-1707 minYour Personal Power PodPower Pop Minisode 15 - A message from ShannonText us! In today's Power Pop, Shannon talks a little about what she's learning while recovering from a health issue and the importance of being honest about when you're struggling. We want to hear from you, whether it’s your stories about how self-esteem and personal power affect your life, or topics you’d like us to address in future episodes. We’d love for you to review our podcast. Do this on your streaming service or visit www.yourpersonalpowerpod.com , click Contact and drop...
2025-03-1105 min
Your Personal Power PodPower Pop Minisode 14 - Are You Worried and Anxious?Text us! Worry and anxiety are emotions that most people experience at some point in their lives. While they are a natural response to stress or uncertainty, when these feelings persist or become overwhelming, they can interfere with your ability to live fully and peacefully. In today’s Power Pop, Sandy talks about how learning to identify and manage worry and anxiety is an essential part of a happy life.We want to hear from you, whether it’s your stories about how self-esteem and personal power affect your life, or topi...
2025-03-0308 min
Your Personal Power PodPower Pop Minisode 13 – Ingredients for a Fulfilling LifeText us! n a world filled with deadlines, responsibilities, and challenges, the concepts of happiness, joy, and fun can sometimes be overlooked. Yet, these three elements are not mere luxuries or distractions; they are vital components of a healthy, meaningful, and fulfilling life. In today’s Power Pop, Sandy looks at how these three things can make all the difference.We want to hear from you, whether it’s your stories about how self-esteem and personal power affect your life, or topics you’d like us to address in future episodes.
2025-02-2507 min
Your Personal Power PodPower Pop Minisode 12 - Happiness and WellbeingText us! In a world that moves faster every day, where stress and responsibilities weigh heavily on your shoulders, the question remains: What does it truly mean to be happy and how can you cultivate well-being in your life? In today’s Power Pop, Sandy talks about happiness and well-being and their importance in your life.We want to hear from you, whether it’s your stories about how self-esteem and personal power affect your life, or topics you’d like us to address in future episodes. We’d lov...
2025-02-1806 minYour Personal Power PodYou Have the Responsibility But do You Have the Authority?Text us! Have you ever been in a situation where you were in charge of accomplishing something, but you didn’t have the authority to actually make it happen? If you’ve been in this position, you quickly learned that it’s a no-win place to be. In today’s Power Pop, Sandy talks about the relationship between responsibility and authority, and the importance of having both.We want to hear from you, whether it’s your stories about how self-esteem and personal power affect your life, or topics you’d like us to address in fu...
2025-02-1004 min
Your Personal Power Pod12 Truths From TherapyText us! Many of you know that Sandy is a certified business and life coach, helping people to define and achieve their goals. However, you might not know that she’s also been a licensed therapist for the past 30+ years. And as a therapist, there are many things she believes are important for each of us to know about how we approach and live our lives. So, in today’s Power Pop Sandy shares with you several important truths that will help you live your perfect life. We want to hear from you, whether it’s yo...
2025-02-0407 minYour Personal Power PodPower Pop Minisode 9 - When Life Throws You a CurveText us! Have you ever been going along just fine and then suddenly something throws a monkey wrench into your plans? Life is full of surprises. Some are fun, and some can be challenging and make a change to your carefully laid plans. Whether it’s a sudden illness, a family emergency, or even just the daily grind of responsibilities, it’s easy to feel frustrated or defeated when things don’t go as planned. But setbacks don’t have to mean the end of progress.I today’s Power Pop, Sandy is looking at how to navi...
2025-01-2705 minYour Personal Power PodSeason 6 UpdateText us! Sandy and Shannon from Your Personal Power Pod, want to give you an update on our upcoming Season 6. We’ve been telling you that we will soon be bringing you many wonderful new full episodes of our podcast.However, something has come up to slow us down a bit, so in today’s message we’re letting you know what our plan for the next few months will be.We thank you so much for taking this fun podcast journey with us, and will be back with more Power Pops soon.We wa...
2025-01-2103 min
Your Personal Power PodPower Pop Minisode 8 - Do You Do or Try?Text us! Have you ever found yourself saying, “I’ll try to make it,” or, “I’ll try to get started tomorrow”? These statements are common in everyday conversation, but they reveal a subtle, yet significant distinction between two mindsets: trying and doing. In today’s Power Pop, Sandy talks about how understanding this difference can profoundly impact how you approach your goals, challenges, and personal growth.We want to hear from you, whether it’s your stories about how self-esteem and personal power affect your life, or topics you’d like us to address in futu...
2025-01-1206 min
Your Personal Power PodPower Pop Minisode 7 - Are You on Your Priority List?Text us! In the whirlwind of daily life, it’s easy to lose sight of yourself. Between work responsibilities, family obligations, social commitments, and the endless stream of things vying for your attention, you might find yourself placing your own needs at the bottom of the list—or worse, leaving them off entirely.In today’s Power Pop Sandy talks about how making yourself a priority isn’t selfish, it’s essential.We want to hear from you, whether it’s your stories about how self-esteem and personal power affect your life, or top...
2025-01-0605 min
Your Personal Power PodPower Pop Minisode 6 – Create Your Perfect YearText us! In today’s Power Pop Sandy is thinking about the ending of this year and what she has learned from it, and the beginning of the new one and how she would like it to unfold. Also, we have a couple of worksheets that will help you organize your new year. Just go to our website at www.yourpersonalpowerpod.com and you will find them there.We want to hear from you, whether it’s your stories about how self-esteem and person...
2024-12-3103 min
Your Personal Power PodPower Pop Minisode 5 – GratitudeText us! In today’s Power Pop Sandy is thinking about gratitude, the power of being grateful, and all the amazing things she is grateful for. So today we’re looking at the importance of finding the positive in your life and always identifying and being grateful for it.We want to hear from you, whether it’s your stories about how self-esteem and personal power affect your life, or topics you’d like us to address in future episodes. We’d love for you to review our podcast. Do this on y...
2024-12-2303 min
Your Personal Power PodPower Pop Minisode 4 - Can We Agree to Disagree?Text us! In today’s Power Pop Sandy is thinking about how it seems that as a country we are more divided than we used to be. People are so focused on their political, religious, and other beliefs, that they’ve lost sight of the importance of their relationships. If we don’t completely agree on things it seems we can’t be friends, or even family. So today we’re looking at the importance of getting perspective, prioritizing relationships, and being able to agree to disagree.We want to hear from you, whether it’s your storie...
2024-12-1604 min
Your Personal Power PodPower Pop Minisode 3 - GraceText us! This is our third Minisode we are calling Power Pops! We hope you enjoy these quick little episodes that one of our hosts will share with us.We’re always reminding you to be gentle with yourself but sometimes we need to be prompted to follow our own advice! In today’s Power Pop Shannon rediscovers the importance of grace. We want to hear from you, whether it’s your stories about how self-esteem and personal power affect your life, or topics you’d like us to address in future episodes...
2024-12-1104 min
Your Personal Power PodPower Pop Minisode 2 - Are You a Black Hole?Text us! This is our second Minisode we are calling Power Pops! We hope you enjoy these quick little episodes that one of our hosts will share with us.In today’s Power Pop Sandy talks about people who are black holes. If you’re a black hole it means that you are self-absorbed, talk only about yourself, suck in other people’s caring and energy, and don’t give anything back.We want to hear from you, whether it’s your stories about how self-esteem and personal power affect your life, or topics y...
2024-12-0105 min
Your Personal Power PodPower Pop Minisode 1 - CommunicationText us! This is our first Minisode we are calling Power Pops! We hope you enjoy these quick little episodes that one of our hosts will share with us. In today’s Power Pop Sandy talks about communication, and reminisces about a time in her life when it went badly.We want to hear from you, whether it’s your stories about how self-esteem and personal power affect your life, or topics you’d like us to address in future episodes. We’d love for you to review our podca...
2024-11-2607 minYour Personal Power PodWhat Makes Your Heart Sing?Text us! We often talk about doing what makes your heart sing. What we’re really talking about is doing what gives you joy and happiness. What is the thing that lights you up when you think about it. The thing that puts a spring in your step, a song in your heart, and a twinkle in your eye. Or the thing that brings you comfort, or that makes you lose track of time while you’re doing it. When you are aware of what these things are, and make time for them in your days, it allow...
2024-06-0915 minYour Personal Power PodWhat Are You Creating?Text us! Is your life going the way you want it to? Do you have enough money, a clean safe place to live, food to eat, satisfying work, and loving people in your life? Or are some of those things not what you hoped they would be? Many people don’t realize that how your life unfolds is usually up to you. The goals you set, the choices you make, and the ways you choose to move ahead. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we look at what kind of life you are choosing to creat...
2024-06-0326 minYour Personal Power PodDo You Know Your Talents, Strengths, and Weaknesses?Text us! Each of us comes into this world with a unique set of talents, strengths, and weaknesses. Your talents are the natural capacities you were born with to behave, create, think, or feel in a certain way, and that enable you to perform well in specific areas. When you work to develop these, they become your strengths. Weaknesses are things that don’t come naturally to you, and that you might have to work on to improve. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we talk about we talk about how the combination of your...
2024-05-2723 minYour Personal Power PodInterview With P.K. HallinanText us! Today on Your Personal Power Pod, we’re excited to be talking with world-renowned children’s book author P.K. Hallinan. For over 45 years P.K. has been writing and illustrating wonderful children’s books, focused on supporting and empowering young people in many ways. Over the years he has sold almost 12 million books, and his driving force has always been to help all people be the best they can be, and then use that to serve others. He says he wants to inspire everyone to leave “heartprints”, which he says are formed when you do something...
2024-05-2023 minYour Personal Power PodAre You an Extrovert, an Introvert, or an Ambivert?Text us! How do you act and feel when you’re with a group of people? Are you energized, excited, talkative and outgoing, quiet, a good listener and observant, or a little bit of both? Being an extrovert, introvert or ambivert are examples of three different personality types. Most people are not 100% one of any of these, but more often act on a continuum, and draw energy from different settings. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we talk about the positives and negatives of each, and how you choose to work with them can affec...
2024-05-1118 minYour Personal Power PodAre You Stuck?Text us! When you are stuck it means that you are unable to move from a particular position or place, are at a loss for ideas or vision, or feel powerless to change a situation. You can be stuck in a relationship, a career path or work setting, a pattern of behavior, a physical place, trying to make a large of small decision, and a wide number of other situations. At times being stuck can be OK, because it’s familiar and you know what to expect. But if it lasts too long, staying stuck can cause you...
2024-05-0523 minYour Personal Power PodCriticismText us! When you criticize you are expressing a negative opinion or evaluation of a person, a decision, a point of view, a piece of art, a situation, or any other number of things. When this is done in a positive manner, criticism can be constructive and helpful. However, when it is done in a hurtful way it can be negative, controlling, and cruel. In today’s episode of your Personal Power Pod, we look at the different kinds of criticism and how to deal with them. We want to hear from you...
2024-04-2723 minYour Personal Power PodDo You Respect Yourself?Text us! Self-respect is the way you show you appreciate and love yourself just as you are. Usually, when you have strong self-esteem, you will also have strong self-respect, and when you exhibit this, other people will usually respect you too. It is not dependent on success or performance, but is a positive view of yourself and your worth, based on the unique person you are. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we look at self-respect. Where it comes from and what happens when you have it and when you don’t.
2024-04-2127 minYour Personal Power PodWhat are Your Gifts and How Do You Use Them?Text us! We are all special in many ways. Each of us has our own set of skills and talents, which are ours to enjoy and share with the world. Some people are fortunate to discover their gifts when they are small. The child who is a great artist, loves to sing, or is a good athlete, has already discovered some of his/her talents. However, for many of us it takes longer to see all that makes us special. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we look at how to identify your special gifts...
2024-04-1319 minYour Personal Power PodHow Do You Present Yourself?Text us! How do you want others to perceive you? Do you want them to see you as a reliable, strong, capable and competent person, or do you want to fade into the background and be invisible, or worse, have them think you are weak and incapable? In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we talk about how the ways you present yourself determine how others perceive you and the way your life unfolds. We want to hear from you, whether it’s your stories about how self-esteem and personal power affect...
2024-04-0628 minYour Personal Power PodBonus Episode – Sandy’s Ordinary Visionaries InterviewText us! Today on Your Personal Power Pod we are doing something different. A few weeks ago, Sandy was honored to be interviewed by Marketing Guru Robert Middleton for his Ordinary Visionaries series, and now we are excited to share that interview with you. You can listen to the audio version on our website and regular streaming platforms, and see the video version on our Your Personal Power Pod YouTube Channel.We hope you enjoy this change of pace, and next week we will be back to our usual format with Sandy and Shannon sharing th...
2024-03-281h 04Your Personal Power PodTraumaText us! Trauma is the emotional condition that results from exposure to an incident or series of events that are emotionally disturbing or life-threatening. Sometimes it can have lasting adverse effects on your functioning and mental, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Drama is a behavior choice, and is the way you decide to react to situations. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod we talk about the different kinds of trauma and drama, and what you can do to work through them.We want to hear from you, whether it’s your...
2024-03-2320 minYour Personal Power PodDo You Procrastinate or Produce?Text us! When you procrastinate it means you put off doing things, and sometimes never get around to them. When you are productive you are clear about your goals and what you need to do to achieve them, and then take action to make that happen. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we look at procrastination and productivity, why you do them and the consequences and rewards of both.We want to hear from you, whether it’s your stories about how self-esteem and personal power affect your life, or topics...
2024-03-1724 minYour Personal Power PodOur Favorite QuotesText us! Today we’re excited to share with you the 100th episode of Your Personal Power Pod, and to celebrate this momentous occasion we are doing something a little different. Instead of having a specific topic that we talk about, we have each chosen a few of our favorite quotes, and spend our time together sharing why they are important to us. We hope you enjoy this fun and different episode of Your Personal Power Pod.We want to hear from you, whether it’s your stories about how self-esteem and personal powe...
2024-03-0926 minYour Personal Power PodDo You Carry Emotional Baggage or Emotional Balance?Text us! When you carry emotional baggage, you have unresolved and unprocessed emotional issues, traumas, or negative experiences from the past that you bring into the present. When you are emotionally balanced you can effectively manage your emotions, and experience them in a healthy and appropriate way without being overwhelmed or controlled by them. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we look at these two ways of dealing with emotions, and the rewards and consequences of each.We want to hear from you, whether it’s your stories about how self...
2024-03-0425 minYour Personal Power PodWhat to Say When You Don't Know What to SayText us! Have you ever been in a situation where you didn’t know what to say? It might be because the person you’re talking to is emotional and dealing with some kind of trauma, or it might be because someone has just said something to you that is harsh, insulting, critical, hurtful or cruel. Either way, in these kinds of situations you might be confused and unsure about how to respond. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we look at these kinds of situations, and what to say when you don’t know what t...
2024-02-2520 minYour Personal Power PodHow Do You Decide?Text us! Life is full of choices. Some are easy, such as what to have for dinner or which movie to watch, and others are more serious, like, choosing a career or a life partner. Regardless of how important a decision is, good decision-making skills are a vital part of your life. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we look at what happens when you are able to make decisions, and what happens when you are indecisive and stuck.We want to hear from you, whether it’s your stories about how...
2024-02-1826 minYour Personal Power PodAre you Judgmental, Tolerant, or AcceptingText us! "Judgmental," "tolerant," and "accepting" are terms that describe different attitudes and approaches you might have towards people, ideas, or behaviors. Using these approaches can have both positive and negative consequences, and it’s important to decide which to use in every situation. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we talk about the pros and cons of each approach.We want to hear from you, whether it’s your stories about how self-esteem and personal power affect your life, or topics you’d like us to address in future episodes. We’d love...
2024-02-1121 minYour Personal Power PodSympathy, Empathy, and CompassionText us! Being able to feel and express sympathy, empathy and compassion is an important part of every healthy relationship. Most people are able to do this on some level, but some get confused and go overboard with one when another one would be more appropriate. Also, some people aren’t able to do any of these, which causes problems for the people in their lives. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we look at sympathy, empathy and compassion, and the way they impact your relationships.We want to hear from y...
2024-01-2219 minYour Personal Power PodClaiming Your Personal PowerText us! When you have personal power it means you have the ability to influence and control your life, circumstances, and how the people around you treat you. It’s the capacity to act and make choices according to your values, goals, and beliefs. Whether or not you choose to claim your personal power is always up to you. Unfortunately, when you choose to not access your power there can be many negative consequences. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we talk about personal power, what it is, where you get it, and what happen...
2024-01-1517 minYour Personal Power PodAre You Independent, Interdependent, or Codependent?Text us! All relationships require walking a delicate line between meeting the other person’s needs while also taking care of your own. Finding this balance can be difficult at times, but can also be incredibly rewarding when it’s done in a healthy way. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we talk about three different ways a relationship can play out, and the rewards and consequences of each.We want to hear from you, whether it’s your stories about how self-esteem and personal power affect your life, or topics y...
2024-01-0720 minYour Personal Power PodDo You Enable or Empower?Text us! The team from Your Personal Power Pod is very excited to be back with you, beginning Season Four of our podcast. We greatly appreciate your patience and loyalty while we took December off to get ready for this new season, and are looking forward to continuing to share this podcast journey with you.In today’s episode we’re talking about enabling and empowering, which are two ways of dealing with another person. When you enable, you over indulge, have low expectations, and make excuses for their behavior. When you empower, you support, encoura...
2024-01-0115 minYour Personal Power PodChapters in Your Book of LifeText us! Your life is like a book with many chapters. Some chapters you write, and some are written by others or circumstances. Chapter one is when you are born and are young, and pages turn as you grow. Some chapters are sad, some are happy, some are exciting and some are calm. The important thing is to understand that you are writing your life book, so whether it’s filled with drama and angst, or is a happy, feel-good adventure is up to you. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we talk about the ch...
2023-10-1619 minYour Personal Power PodDo You Hold Grudges?Text us! Holding a grudge happens when you can't let go of feelings of anger or resentment toward someone who wronged you. It can be in response to something that actually happened or a perceived threat or action against you. When you feel that someone's hurt you, it's difficult to move past it right away — or ever. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod we look at why you might hold grudges, what happens when up do, and how to let them go.We want to hear from you, whether it’s...
2023-10-0913 minYour Personal Power PodDo You Sabotage Yourself?Text us! Self-sabotage is when you consciously or unconsciously do or don't do things that block your success or prevent you from accomplishing your goals. When you do these kinds of behaviors it can affect your personal and professional success, your relationships, and your mental, physical and emotional health. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we talk about self-sabotage and how it can impact your life.We want to hear from you, whether it’s your stories about how self-esteem and personal power affect your life, or topics you’d like us to...
2023-10-0119 minYour Personal Power PodWhere Do You Get Your Identity and Validation?Text us! Your identity is how you and society define you, based on a wide variety of things from your family, nationality, age and ethnicity to your social standing, appearance, and job. When you have a solid sense of self, you are in charge of your personal identity, and you will be mentally, physically and emotionally healthy. However, when things in your personal or social life change, your identity might be shaken and you could feel lost and confused. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we talk about your identity, where it comes from, what...
2023-09-2521 minYour Personal Power PodDo You Fear or Embrace FailureText us! When you fail it means you are unsuccessful at accomplishing something or achieving your goals. Some people are so afraid of failure that they don’t ever try something new. Others understand that when you fail it’s not a reflection on who you are, and there are actually many benefits from it. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we talk about what happens when you embrace failure and what happens when you don’t.We want to hear from you, whether it’s your stories about how self-esteem and personal...
2023-09-1021 minYour Personal Power PodDo You Avoid Difficult Conversations?Text us! In every relationship, whether with friends, work colleagues, partners or family members, there will come a time when you disagree about something. If you want to preserve the relationship you will need to have a conversation about it, even if that could be uncomfortable. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we look at how to have those difficult conversations.We want to hear from you, whether it’s your stories about how self-esteem and personal power affect your life, or topics you’d like us to address in future e...
2023-09-0422 minYour Personal Power PodDo You Judge or Empathize?Text us! Are you one of those folks who looks at people, and even if they are very different from you, accepts and allows them to be who they are, realizing that everyone has their own story and life to deal with? Or do you look at others, notice how they are different from you, and then negatively judge them for those differences? The first kind of people are empathetic, and the second kind are judgmental. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we talk about the difference between judging and emphasizing, and how what you...
2023-08-2824 minYour Personal Power PodHow Do You Navigate Change?Text us! As we all know life is about change. You can be going along with your comfortable status quo, and then for a variety of reasons things change. Sometimes these are planned and positive changes, and sometimes they are unplanned and unwanted shifts. The important thing to know is that how you choose to approach and deal with life changes will determine how your life unfolds as you move ahead. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we talk about the most effective ways to navigate change.We want to hear from y...
2023-08-2024 minYour Personal Power PodInterview With Brian ProctorText us! Have you ever wondered how hugely successful people got that way? How they go from struggling to find their niche, to living the life of their dreams?In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we have the honor of talking with Brian Proctor, inspirational speaker, son of Bob Proctor, and the author of a new book titled, My Father Knew the Secret – Growing Up with Bob Proctor. Brian shares his journey from being a kid who was inspired by his Dad, to figuring out how to apply this knowledge to his own l...
2023-08-1327 minYour Personal Power PodThe Ebb and Flow of RelationshipsText us! Have you ever noticed that you can be going along in a relationship, thinking things are just fine, and suddenly things change, the bottom drops out and everything falls apart?This happens in all kinds of relationships: business, romantic, friendships and family. For some reason (the moon is weird, the wind blew the wrong way, or whatever) what was good for a long time suddenly isn’t so good anymore. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we talk about the ebb and flow of relationships, and how to deal with it.
2023-08-0718 minYour Personal Power PodAre You in Touch with Your Shadow?Text us! Are you in touch with your Shadow? This is the part of you that is the opposite of everything you want to think you are. You probably like to see yourself as positive, strong, smart, loving, caring, kind, supportive and all around amazing. Which is true, you probably are. However, as with all in nature, human beings are balanced, and have an opposite side as well. It's called your Shadow because it is dark and follows you wherever you go. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we talk about your Shadow, and how...
2023-07-2416 minYour Personal Power PodHow Do You Cope?Text us! What do you do when your plans fall apart, your relationships implode, or things just don’t work out the way you want them to? Do you lose it and fall apart, or find the good, take charge and move ahead? How you choose to deal with the situation is the way you cope, and in today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod we talk about the positive and negative ways to do this.We want to hear from you, whether it’s your stories about how self-esteem and personal power a...
2023-07-1722 minYour Personal Power PodHow Do You Parent Your Adult Children?Text us! If you’re a parent, when your child was young you had certain ideas on how you wanted to raise your little person. Your job as parent was to guide him/her into becoming a reliable, responsible, healthy, happy adult. In the process you probably made some mistakes (as we all do) and eventually grew into the role. However, once your child becomes an adult, the parent/child roles shift, and you might be left feeling lost and confused about how to relate to the now independent person who you once guided and parented....
2023-07-1024 minYour Personal Power PodDo You think for Yourself?Text us! These days it seems that many people are so busy following influencers or people on the news or in positions of power, that they have given up their own personal power and are no longer thinking for themselves. One of the most valuable things about having positive self-esteem is that you know, trust and believe in yourself. When you ignore what you know or disregard your own wisdom, you are giving up your right to decide what works for you, what you choose to believe, and how you want to run your life.In t...
2023-07-0416 minYour Personal Power PodWho Am I Now?Text us! In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we look at how you define yourself, and what happens to your self-image if circumstances change so you can no longer fill that role and be who you think you are. When you’re clear about where your self-image comes from, you’re then able to claim your personal power, and live life the way you want it to be, even when things change.We want to hear from you, whether it’s your stories about how self-esteem and personal power affect your lif...
2023-06-2615 minYour Personal Power PodAre You a People Pleaser?Text us! Are you a nice person or a people pleaser? If you’re someone everyone considers to be helpful and kind, and are always willing to step up and be there for others, this can be a good thing, as long as you balance this with self-care. However, if you are neglecting your own needs because you’re constantly making yourself available to others, it can negatively impact your relationships and damage your emotional, mental and physical health.In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod we look at the pros and cons of plea...
2023-06-1121 minYour Personal Power PodDo You Hold On or Let Go?Text us! When something changes or ends, or things aren’t the way you want them to be, do you stay stuck and hold on to what you hoped for or to what happened, or do you choose to take control, learn the lessons, let it go and move ahead? In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we look at what happens when you hold on, and the power of letting go.We want to hear from you, whether it’s your stories about how self-esteem and personal power affect your life, or top...
2023-05-2923 minYour Personal Power PodAre You Offended?Text us! These days it seems that people are easily offended. If you have an opinion different from theirs, they instantly get defensive and go on the attack. There is no room for respectful discussion, or even agreeing to disagree.If you are one of these folks, it might be that you are choosing to take things personally and be offended, instead of respectfully allowing the other person to have an opinion.In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we talk about being easily offended, what causes it and what you can...
2023-05-2221 minYour Personal Power PodDoes Your Work Run Your Life?Text us! Are you one of those people who is so reliable and responsible that you spend all your time either at work or thinking about work? Do you allow your work to take precedence over everything else in your life, including your family, your health, and your relationships? If so, you might be feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious and unhappy. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we talk about the importance of work/life balance and how to achieve it.We want to hear from you, whether it’s...
2023-05-0729 minYour Personal Power PodDo You Feel Like an Imposter?Text us! When you begin something new it’s normal to struggle a bit, and feel insecure and like a fraud. Whether it’s a sport, a new job, a new skill, or taking on a new role in your life, at the beginning it’s common to feel unsure of yourself. However, as time goes on and you learn and grow into the role, most people begin to feel more confident and certain of your ability to do the new thing.However, if you continue to feel anxious, insecure and doubt yourself after doing the new...
2023-05-0122 minYour Personal Power PodDo You Believe in Yourself?Text us! When you believe in yourself you know that you’re a loveable, valuable, capable, competent person. You have positive self-esteem and know you have the right and ability to live your best life and accomplish whatever you set out to do. For some people this is easy, but for others it can be a challenge. So, how do you get there? In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we look at the power of believing in yourself.We want to hear from you, whether it’s your stories about ho...
2023-04-2327 minYour Personal Power PodWho Are Your People?Text us! Throughout your life you will have a wide variety of relationships with family, friends, church or school communities, etc. With these people you feel you belong and are part of something bigger than yourself. As time passes, some of these relationships might change, you will no longer feel connected to some of these people, and will move on and find others to be part of. The hard part is recognizing when one person or group no longer fits and finding your new people. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod we talk about who a...
2023-04-1732 minYour Personal Power PodDo You Live in the Past, Present, or Future?Text us! Are you one of those people who spends all of your time thinking about and focusing on the past? The things you liked, and also the things you regret? Or do you just focus on the future, and spend your time planning ahead and putting current things on hold so you can do them later? Or do you focus on right now, find the good in it but ignore possible consequences? In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we talk about the positives and negatives of living in the past, the present and the f...
2023-04-1021 minYour Personal Power PodAre You Discouraged?Text us! When something isn’t working the way you want it to, it’s normal and easy to become discouraged. You might get frustrated and just want to give up. However, if you let your discouragement stop you, you will never get anything done and it can become a pattern that stalls your life. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we talk about discouragement and how to deal with it.We want to hear from you, whether it’s your stories about how self-esteem and personal power affect your life, or t...
2023-04-0321 minYour Personal Power PodFuzzy BrainText us! Do you ever get brain fog or a fuzzy brain? You know what that is, when your usually sharp and witty mind gets sluggish and refuses to function. This is something we all occasionally experience, and is what I was dealing with last week. So, in today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we’re talking about brain fog: what it is, where it comes from, and what to do about it.We want to hear from you, whether it’s your stories about how self-esteem and personal power affect your life, o...
2023-03-2721 minYour Personal Power PodAre You Reliable, Responsible and Respectful?Text us! Being reliable, responsible and respectful are a big part of all positive relationships. When you have these things your interactions are good, and when you don’t, relationships can be difficult. It seems that recently these ideals aren’t as prevalent as they once were, so in today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we look at these three values and their importance in your life.We want to hear from you, whether it’s your stories about how self-esteem and personal power affect your life, or topics you’d like us to addr...
2023-03-2025 minYour Personal Power PodAttitude, Gratitude and the Power of AppreciationText us! Your attitude reflects your thoughts and beliefs, and can affect how you feel and behave. When you choose to have an attitude of gratitude it will positively impact your life and the lives of those around you. You will then find many things to appreciate, in yourself, in other people, and in all areas of your life. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we look at how powerful your attitude, gratitude, and appreciation can be.We want to hear from you, whether it’s your stories about how self-esteem and pe...
2023-03-1223 minYour Personal Power PodTrust and BetrayalText us! Trust is when you have a firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something. When you trust, you place confidence in how something or someone will act, and make yourself vulnerable in the process.When the person or thing you’ve trusted lets you down or doesn’t follow through, you feel betrayed.Trust is a cornerstone of any good relationship, and in today’s episode we look at how trust and betrayal play out in your life. You can listen to this episode, and all our epis...
2022-05-2321 minYour Personal Power PodRespectText us! Have you noticed that in the past few years it seems that the concept of respect has gotten lost? Many people are so intent on promoting or defending their own beliefs that they’ve lost sight of other people’s humanity. Along with that, some people seem to have lost respect for themselves as well as each other.In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod Sandy and Shannon look at the importance of respect and how it affects your personal power.
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