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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 min
Your 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 PodIs Your Glass Half Full or Half Empty?Text us! Do you see the glass half empty or half full? When you see the glass half empty it means that you have a pessimistic outlook, always expect the worst, and focus on the negative aspects of a situation. When you see the glass half full it means that you focus on the positive aspects of whatever is happening, and you probably have an optimistic perspective on things. Saying the glass is half empty or half full are metaphors to describe how you interpret a situation, and whether you focus on what's missing or what's already th...2024-11-1717 minYour Personal Power PodDo You Fight or Pick Your Battles?Text us! Today, we’re talking about something that might sound simple but can be really tough to master: picking your battles and letting things go. It’s about knowing when to stand your ground and when to just move on. This is something we all struggle with at times. The important thing is to know to when to speak up, and when it’s better to just let something go. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod we look at when to fight and when to walk away.We want to hear fr...2024-11-1022 minYour Personal Power PodThe Balance of Strength, Power, and VulnerabilityText us! Strength and power are often seen as the same thing, but they function very differently in your life. And then there is vulnerability, which many people think is a weakness and the opposite of strength and power. Today on Your Personal Power Pod we look at the dynamics of strength, power, and vulnerability. Their importance in your life, what makes them different, how they intersect, and the positives and negatives of each.We want to hear from you, whether it’s your stories about how self-esteem and personal power affect yo...2024-11-0316 min
The FightScene with F16Sandy Heiling (Part 1): Navigating Life through Muay ThaiIn this first ever FightScene conversation, Shannon F16 Forrester and Sandy Heilig delve into the world of Muay Thai, exploring personal journeys, the importance of mental health, and the impact of coaching on young fighters. They discuss Sandy's unexpected entry into the sport, her journey as a fighter and trainer, and her advocacy for mental health awareness following personal tragedies. The conversation also touches on the evolution of Muay Thai in Australia and the importance of addressing the less glamorous aspects of being a fighter. Sandy shares insights from her experiences and emphasizes the significance of the...2024-10-3020 minYour Personal Power PodAre You Exhausted?Text us! At various times you probably find that you are exhausted. Especially when you’re dealing with stressful situations, you might feel physically or emotionally depleted. Both of these are a normal reaction to pushing yourself mentally, physically, or dealing with difficult times, and if they are not identified and addressed, they can cause you a variety of problems. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we talk about both physical and emotional exhaustion, what they are and how to deal with them.We want to hear from you, whether it’s your...2024-10-2721 minYour Personal Power PodHow Do You Think?Text us! We’ve all heard about being left-brained or right-brained. Left-brained people are logical, analytical, and detail-oriented, while right-brained people are creative, intuitive, and big-picture thinkers. But how much of this is myth, and how much is reality? And how does the dominant hemisphere of your brain affect your decisions, relationships, and career choices? In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we look at how you think and the ways that affects your life.We want to hear from you, whether it’s your stories about how self-esteem and personal power a...2024-10-2016 min
Inside MedTech InnovationThe Creative Forces Driving MedTech w. Sandy RugglesIn this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Sandra Waugh Ruggles, a true expert in the MedTech space and an absolute powerhouse when it comes to innovation policy. Sandy walks us through the often-overlooked reality of how long it really takes for a medical device to get from FDA clearance to Medicare coverage—a whopping 5.7 years, on average! We dive into why that delay exists, how it impacts both patients and companies, and what can be done to close that gap.
Listen in to hear Sandy’s fascinating stories and her deep expertise on h...2024-10-1750 minYour Personal Power PodAre You Lonely?Text us! All human beings have a need for some kind of social connection. We need to be seen and acknowledge to feel complete. But these days, with your fast-paced life, technology, and constant societal shifts, you might find it difficult to create the meaningful connections you crave. When this happens, you might find yourself feeling lonely or isolated. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we look at the causes and cures of loneliness and isolation.We want to hear from you, whether it’s your stories about how self-esteem and pe...2024-10-1317 minYour Personal Power PodThe Three Powerful P’sText us! There are three powerful 'P's that affect how your life unfolds: Procrastination, Persistence, and Perseverance. These are concepts we all face in our journey toward personal and professional success, and how you choose to navigate them impacts everything in your life. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we talk about the three P’s and how to work with them so you can be successful in all you do.We want to hear from you, whether it’s your stories about how self-esteem and personal power...2024-10-0617 minYour Personal Power PodDo You Really See, Understand, and Connect with Others?Text us! Human connection and being seen and appreciated are at the heart of all meaningful relationships. It’s a basic human need to be acknowledge and validated. If this happens for you when you are young it will help you create a strong self-image and healthy self-esteem, and when it doesn’t, it can cause you to feel insecure, unsure of yourself, and not be able to claim your personal power. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we talk about the power of true connection, and what it means for people to really understa...2024-09-2923 minYour Personal Power PodDo You Build Walls or Bridges?Text us! Human beings usually crave connection with each other. Whether it’s with family, friends, colleagues, or even with yourself, the need to belong and be understood is universal. However, sometimes you intentionally or unintentionally create barriers that keep others out, and other times you make the effort to reach out and connect. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we look at the walls and bridges you might be building in your relationships, and how those choices are affecting the way your life unfolds.We want to hear from you, whet...2024-09-2215 minYour Personal Power PodAre You Worthy?Text us! When you feel worthy you have an internal sense of being valuable, good enough and deserving of love and belonging from yourself and others. When you feel worthy you know you’re a good person, respect yourself and expect respect from others. When you don’t feel worthy, you feel like you don't deserve respect, attention, or love, and that you have to constantly do things to earn it. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod we look at the importance of knowing you are worthy.We want to hear fro...2024-09-1523 minYour Personal Power PodHow Broadcasting Pioneer Patricia Smullin Found Her CallingText us! Today on Your Personal Power Pod, we’re excited to be talking with Broadcasting Pioneer Patricia Smullin, President and Owner of California Oregon Broadcasting, Inc., which is the longest, continuously operated independent broadcast organization in the West. It was founded by her father in the 30’s, and is based in Medford Oregon. During her career in Television Patsy has been in front of the cameras, an administrator running her company, has received numerous national awards, and currently has a You Tube Channel called Up Close with Patsy Smullin. Today Patsy shares with us how she accomp...2024-09-0929 minYour Personal Power PodWhat is Your Motivation?Text us! There are many powerful forces that shape your life and how it unfolds, and two of those are motivation and validation. Motivation is the driving force behind human behavior that causes you to act in ways that help you achieve your goals. It’s the process that starts, guides, and keeps you doing goal-oriented behaviors. Validation is the process of acknowledging and accepting your own or someone else’s thoughts, feelings, behaviors, accomplishments, and identity. When you combine motivation and validation, you will be unstoppable. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod we look at...2024-09-0221 minYour Personal Power PodWhat Stage are You In?Text us! 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.We want to hear from you, whether it’s your stories about how self-esteem and personal power affec...2024-08-2629 minYour Personal Power PodAre You Still Overwhelmed?Text us! These days we are all busy, with things constantly coming at us from a variety of places, and feeling stressed is a normal response when you have too much going on. However, when you start struggling to cope, are flooded by emotions, become short tempered and angry, and have trouble functioning, you are probably overwhelmed. We looked at this topic a couple of years ago, but because so many of our listeners have suggested we revisit this topic, we thought that today we would do a sequel to Episode 49. In today’s episode of Your...2024-08-1821 minYour Personal Power PodWordsText us! English is an interesting language. We have many words that sound the same, and some are even spelled the same, yet they mean totally different things. In order to be able to effectively interact verbally and in writing, it’s important to understand words and the power they have to communicate feelings and thoughts. When you can do this well, people will always understand and be receptive to what you’re saying, and when you don’t, there can be confusion and pushback. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod we talk about the po...2024-08-1223 minYour Personal Power PodAre You Your Biggest Obstacle?Text us! The team from Your Personal Power Pod is excited to be bringing you Season 5 of our podcast! This season we will have new exciting episodes for you, many of which have been inspired by your suggestions. We want to thank you for continuing to take this podcast journey with us, and look forward to hearing your comments and thoughts in the coming months.In today’s Episode we’re looking at the possibility that you might be your biggest obstacle. Have you experienced times when you’ve been hoping something will happen, or trying to...2024-08-0423 minYour Personal Power PodDo You Talk or Listen?, RevisitedText us! Just a reminder that the team at Your Personal Power Pod is taking the month of July off so we can create exciting new episodes for you when we begin our 5th Season in August. In the meantime, we’re revisiting some of your favorite episodes from the past three years.In today’s episode we’re looking at how you act with people. Do you talk about yourself and make sure they know everything about who you are, or do you ask questions and really listen to their answers? If you’re one of thos...2024-07-2729 minYour Personal Power PodWhat Do You Believe?, RevisitedText us! Just a reminder that the team at Your Personal Power Pod is taking the month of July off so we can create exciting new episodes for you when we begin our 5th Season in August. In the meantime, we’re revisiting some of your favorite episodes from the past three years.In today’s episode we’re looking at what you believe. Have you ever really paid attention to what you believe, or do you just go through life acting on things without giving them much thought? The thoughts and behaviors that come from you...2024-07-2126 minYour Personal Power PodDealing With Conflict, RevisitedText us! Revisiting Episode 21 – Dealing With Conflict.Just a reminder that the team at Your Personal Power Pod is taking the month of July off so we can create exciting new episodes for you when we begin our 5th Season in August. In the meantime, we’re revisiting some of your favorite episodes from the past three years.Today we’re looking at dealing with conflict. Unless you’re a hermit, you probably have people in your life, and if you do, at times there will be disagreements about something. If you don’t handle it c...2024-07-1426 minYour Personal Power PodThe Power of Positivity, RevisitedText us! The team at Your Personal Power Pod is excited to let you know that in July we are celebrating the 3rd anniversary of this podcast! We want to thank you for taking this personal power journey with us, and be sure you know that we’ll be taking the month of July off to create great new episodes for Season 5, which will begin in August. Between now and then we will be revisiting some of your favorite episodes, and hoping that you will find value in them as you remind yourself of how powerful you...2024-07-0718 minYour Personal Power PodHow Do You Love?Text us! When you love someone, it means you feel an intense, deep affection for them. We all express and receive love in our own unique ways. When you know how the important people in your life express and receive love, and let them know how you do it, you and they will be able to feel loved and appreciated and your relationship will be strong. When you don’t know these things, there can be misunderstandings, lack of communication, confusion, and tension between you and the other person. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we...2024-06-2418 minYour Personal Power PodAre You Shy?Text us! When you’re shy it means you feel uncomfortable, self-conscious, nervous, bashful, timid, or insecure around people. You might also experience physical sensations like blushing, feeling speechless, sweating, rapid heartbeat upset stomach, shaky or breathless. When you are shy it can affect how you feel and behave in social and professional situation, especially when you[re around strangers. If it is extreme, it can cause problems in your personal and professional life. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we look at shyness, how it can affect your life and what to do a...2024-06-1620 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! n 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 min
Lessons Learned in TherapyBullying in Childhood Led Sandy to Social Anxiety in AdulthoodSandy, a 25-year-old grad student from India, shares her story of how therapy helped her to understand herself and her behavior.Sandy discusses how therapy helped her to understand the interconnectedness of her experiences, and how this led to a deeper understanding of her behavioral patterns rooted in her childhood.Sandy also talks about the significant life changes she experienced through therapy, including losing and gaining friendships, evolving her relationship with her parents, and decreasing her alcohol dependency.Sandy's story is a testament to the power of self-awareness and self-actualization, and the potential...2023-07-1421 min