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Fail To Win: From Passion To ProfitThe Courage to Be Seen: How Storytelling Builds Your Personal Brand with Shannon JenkinsDoes showing up online sometimes feel scary, or even fake? In this episode, I’m joined by storytelling expert and speaker Shannon Jenkins to dive deep into building your authentic personal brand, even when fear of visibility, criticism, or failure is holding you back.We talk about:How to communicate your mission and vision as a leaderThe difference between fear of failure and fear of successThe real reason your content isn’t resonating onlineShannon’s CART framework for storytelling that sells (without sounding sleazy)And how to start showing up even when you fee...2025-04-2943 min
Emotionally Uncomfortable1207: Trust Your Intuition: How Shannon Jenkins Transformed Crisis into PurposeHave you ever experienced a moment of clarity that completely shifted your life's direction? In this powerful episode, Shannon Jenkins shares her journey from surviving a toxic relationship to creating a thriving business helping others find their authentic voice and overcome the fear of public speaking. Whether you're navigating a major life transition, struggling to find your authentic voice, or simply feeling the call to trust your intuition more deeply, this conversation offers practical wisdom for moving forward with courage. Listen in as Heather and Shannon explore: 🩶 How learning to trust your ins...2025-04-2331 min
RESONATEFear, Self-Doubt & Scaling to 7 Figures: The Inner Work That Changes Everything w/ Megan Dalla Camina💌 Want to build your brand + business? Join the FREE newsletter RESONATE, your bi-weekly dose of storytelling, personal branding, and actionable insights—all designed to help you build a business (and life) that truly resonates ✨What if the biggest thing holding you back… was the story you tell yourself?In this powerful conversation with bestselling author and women’s leadership expert Megan Dalla-Camina, we explore the inner narratives that quietly shape our confidence, careers, and visibility. Whether you’re a coach playing small, a corporate professional hesitating to speak up...2025-03-251h 00
Humanitarian Heartbeat PodcastA Bag Full of Hope with Shannon Jenkins-StonesIn this inspiring episode of Humanitarian Heartbeat, we welcome Shannon Jenkins-Stones, the visionary founder of Philabag and PAJ Organics. Shannon shares the heartfelt story behind her innovative brands, how they are transforming lives through sustainability and community support, and her mission to empower individuals while protecting the planet. Join us as we dive into her journey of purpose, the challenges she’s overcome, and her vision for a more compassionate world. This is a conversation you won’t want to miss!2025-01-2532 min
Choppin' It UpShannon Breen, From Finance to Freight: Building FreightVanaSUMMARY:In this episode of Choppin' It Up, Will Jenkins interviews Shannon Breen, Co-CEO and Founder of FreightVana. They discuss Shannon's journey from growing up in Oregon to his career in finance and ultimately to the freight industry. Shannon shares insights on the importance of relationships in freight, lessons learned from his time in transportation, and the challenges faced during the mergers. He also talks about the founding of FreightVana and the vision behind creating a differentiated logistics brand. In this conversation, Will Jenkins shares the journey of building FreightVana, a unique freight brokerage that combines technology...2025-01-0250 min
Live Your Extraordinary Life With Michelle RiosTransform Your Business with Storytelling that Resonates with Shannon JenkinsSend us a textHave you ever considered the power of effective storytelling? It might just be the missing ingredient needed to skyrocket your business or personal brand. Yet, its so often overlooked. In this episode of the podcast, I'm joined by Shannon Jenkins, a storytelling expert, public speaking coach, and host of the newly branded podcast RESONATE.Shannon is on a mission to help digital entrepreneurs, coaches, and consultants craft stories that deeply resonate with their audiences, build authentic personal brands, and scale their businesses. Listen in to learn how the pandemic became a c...2024-09-2452 min
The Jenkins & Jonez PodcastJenkins and Jonez - Shannon Sharpe reaction + NFL OverreactionsThe guys are joined by their cousins, The Gridiron Gals to discuss Shannon Sharpe's "accidental" IG Live (4:30), and NFL Week 1 overreactions (22:30) #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Subscribe to our Patreon for additional content: patreon.com/jenkinsandjonez Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-09-1350 min
All My Favorite People Are DeadEpisode 73 - Florence Foster JenkinsHow many Opera singers do you know? Shannon only really knows one, Florence Foster Jenkins. This week we discuss the world's worst opera singer!
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Invisible ScarsHealing your Past and Breaking Free of a Narcissistic Relationship with Shannon JenkinsThis week, join Jessalynn in a heartfelt conversation with Shannon Jenkins, host of the Starting Over Podcast, to hear Shannon's journey of overcoming a narcissistic relationship and rebuilding her life as a solo parent. In this episode, Shannon opens up about her marriage, parenting, and the challenging custody battle that ensued after parting ways with her partner. She candidly reflects on the signs of narcissism that became apparent in her relationship, recounting the internal alarms that made her realize she needed to make a change in her life for both herself and her son. The discussion centers around the importance...2024-02-2040 min
The Ripple Effect with Stephanie Romero Ed.DEpisode 1: Shannon JenkinsWelcome to the inaugural episode of The Ripple Effect Podcast, where we dive deep into the transformative power of mental health, mindfulness, and emotional intelligence. In this episode, host Stephanie Romero, Executive Director of Awaken Pittsburgh, engages in a captivating conversation with Shannon Jenkins. Shannon is an Awaken Pittsburgh facilitator and dedicated tutor for neurodivergent learners. Together, they explore the profound topic of "Awareness" and its pivotal role in Shannon's personal and professional practices. Shannon shares her journey of becoming intimately aware of her emotions, describing it as the key to navigating life's challenges with grace and resilience. She...2024-02-0330 minRESONATEI’m a Massive Loser! (Honest Failure Talk)This is my most vulnerable podcast episode yet because I get real with you about what it is like to struggle in real time. This is not a research-backed “how-to” episode with 1 million and 1 tips & tricks. This is not a failure story shared in the context of success. This is a failure story that shows what it is like to be in the messy middle. To be in a place of uncertainty where you need to dig deep to find courage to loosen your grip & trust in the unfolding of your life.2023-09-1929 minRESONATEHollywood Stuntwoman’s Inspiring Story of Survival & Healing After Childhood Abuse w/ Kimberly Shannon MurphyKimberly Shannon Murphy is a leading Hollywood for many A-list celebrities, including Cameron Diaz, Charlize Theron, Angelina Jolie, Taylor Swift, and Sandra Bullock, and she has performed in more than 130 films and TV shows, including Once Upon A Time in Hollywood, Captain America, and The Hunger Games. But beneath all of the remarkable professional successes and fierce exterior, there is a story of a vulnerable girl who was carrying the heavy pain of childhood abuse. For years, she would self-medicate the trauma of her abuse-filled childhood with the adrenaline rush that came from pushing herself to the a...2023-09-051h 02
The TEC Talk Podcast: Presented by Natural Encounters, Inc.Episode 159: Spending Time in the Messy Middle Bit (with Shannon McKinney and Hannah Fulmer, GRAZE)May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Chris and Ari are very excited to be joined by Shannon McKinney and Hannah Fulmer from GRAZE (Growing Resiliency for Aquarium and Zoo Professionals)! After a bit of background about their histories in the animal care field and how it lead to the formation of GRAZE, Shannon and Hannah help us dig into a lot of great topics: the importance of taking responsibility for one's mental health, looking at the "other side of the coin" to talk about things like "post traumatic growth" and "compassion satisfaction," the important role that emotions (all 200...2023-05-041h 14
RESONATEEp.65 Unsure of your next right step? Your guide to finding CLARITY w/ Alan LucasWhat are some of the barriers to finding clarity? Why is being of service & contribution to others so important for purpose & fulfillment? Have you considered the possibility that fears, doubts & insecurities are blocking you from having clarity on your next best step? When is the right moment to stop thinking and start taking action?These are some of the questions you’ll get answers to in this episode with British author, motivational speaker and serial entrepreneur Alan Lucas. Alan also invites you to keep these three questions as your guiding compass: “How can you help? What can you...2023-03-2849 minRESONATESNIPPET#5 The path to success & freedom: move TOWARDS your fearThe gap between where you are now and where you want to be is usually full of FEAR. Problem is you probably have a cycle of being triggered with fear and then retreating away from it, which gives your brain more evidence that you are not worthy or not competent. Let’s break that cycle & learn how to do things WITH fear!In this snippet, you’ll get a pep talk, some mindset strategies and practical tools to stop letting fear limit you, so you can live with more expansion, joy, ease & freedom. Listen to the full...2023-03-2314 min
RESONATEEp.64 Unlocking a happier you: Your thinking problem explained! w/ Chris Niebauer PhDHow can you deal with intrusive thoughts? If you are “not your thoughts” then who are you really? What does your left brain and right brain have to do with suffering and happiness? How can you update your (dysfunctional) mind program to reduce suffering, increase happiness and find inner peace? These are some of the topics covered by cognitive neuropsychologist, university professor and author Dr Chris Niebauer. He is a specialist on consciousness, mindfulness, left- and right-brain differences, and artificial intelligence, and in this episode he explains and even shows you through some simple exercises that many of you...2023-03-211h 14RESONATEEp.63 The Art of Letting Go: 4 ways to let go of what is holding you back!Letting go is not about giving up or being passive or being a quitter, it is about creating space for new opportunities, growth and transformation. It is about cutting the heavy chains to the past that prevent you from living vibrantly in the present. And it’s about unlocking a new beginning and a fresh start. But how do you do it? How do you let go of that expired relationship, or that grudge, or that persistent lack of self-love, or all of that fear keeping you stuck? I have four solutions for you, a terrible gardening analogy and re...2023-03-1434 minRESONATESNIPPET#4 You are NOT lacking in motivation; you are lacking in this!Are you fed up with not achieving your goals? Are you feeling stuck? Are you stuck in cycles of self-sabotage? Are you thinking, thinking, thinking (aka overthinking) and not getting anywhere? Then this is for you! In this snippet, digital entrepreneur Steph Taylor and I give you a short pep talk on motivation, clarity, taking imperfect action & working out the next best step to take in life.Listen to the full episode here(Ep.55 Thinking of a career start over or entrepreneurship? You NEED to hear this! w/ Steph Taylor)Are we friends...2023-03-0907 min
RESONATEEp.62 How to stop people-pleasing & build lasting self-confidence w/ Klara KernigWhen does people-pleasing actually become problematic? How can you build better self-confidence and live more authentically? How can you learn to say no better? (without the guilt and awkwardness) How can you stop being taken advantage of? These are some of the questions you will get answers to in this episode with codependency recovery coach & people-pleaser expert Klara Kernig, who has built a 185k strong community on Instagram who love her wisdom, knowledge & helpful strategies. Who knows, maybe by the end of this episode, you’ll quit asking google what you should do, and start listening to yourself instead! Th...2023-03-071h 06RESONATEEp.61 The secret to DOING the things you DON’T actually want to do!This is a barrier we all face right? And one which keeps us in yo-yo cycles and further away from achieving our full potential. So what can you do when you are lacking in motivation & willpower to tackle that thing you know you should do, or indeed must do but just can’t seem to push through that resistance? Here are 10 of my top hacks for doing just that & setting yourself up for lasting self-confidence & success! Are we friends on socials yet? If not, come and say hello through the links below! InstagramTikTokYouTubeWebsiteMusic by: Floo...2023-02-2834 minRESONATESNIPPET#3 How to connect to your higher self & transform your life!Welcome to the new format “snippets” of Starting Over with Shannon: for busy people who want a quick dose of inspiration & guidance on their self-development and healing journey. In this snippet, certified transformational coach & psychotherapist Kristina Furia explains this somewhat mystical and intangible concept of the ‘higher self’, how you can distinguish between the fear-driven ego mind and your intuition/higher self, and she gives you some practices to start vibrating higher daily.Listen to the full episode here(Ep.46 Master your mood, mindset and vibrate higher daily w/Kristina Furia)Are we friends...2023-02-2318 minRESONATEEp.60 Stop overthinking, start doing this instead!Overthinking contributes to anxiety, depression, and irritability. It can lead to sleep problems, increase your unhealthy stress levels & weaken your immunity. But you don’t need me to tell you this because you KNOW it sucks. You don’t need another tirade of STOP DOING THESE THINGS THAT ARE BAD FOR YOUR HEALTH! and another cause to feel shitty because you don’t feel like you can overcome it. What you need is a roadmap out of that place and I’m going to give you that today with 4 actionable strategies and 2 takeaway exercises. If you are in...2023-02-2137 minRESONATEEp.59 The 5 major areas you’ll improve by listening to Starting Over with Shannon in 2023!If you are new here this episode will give you a great snapshot of what this podcast is all about and what growth to expect if you regularly tune into these episodes! Spoiler alert - those 5 key areas are:Self-awareness & emotional intelligence MindsetSpiritual curiosity & connection Relationships (with yourself & others) Mastering fresh starts & new chaptersIf you are interested in the day retreats that I am hosting in Switzerland here is a link to all the info! Are we friends on socials yet? If not, come and say hello through the links below! InstagramTikTokYouTubeWebsiteMusic...2023-02-1427 minRESONATESNIPPET#2 These are the key steps to manifest your dream life!Welcome to the new format “snippets” of Starting Over with Shannon: for busy people who want a quick dose of inspiration & guidance on their self-development and healing journey. In this snippet, manifestation coach & author Joe Hehn explains the key steps to successfully manifesting your goals, including elevating your vibration and frequency, letting go of fear, not projecting future negativity and embodying presence. Listen to the full episode here(Ep.45 Finding meaning through loss & how to manifest a peaceful & abundant life! w/Joe Hehn)Are we friends on socials yet? If not, connect with me ov...2023-02-0913 min
Talking FastHow do you find your voice? With Shannon BurnsShannon Burns shares her journey to becoming a national radio host, how to make friends in new cities, and how she developed into a pop culture commentator on TikTok. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-02-0842 min
RESONATEEp.58 How to stop sabotaging love & thrive in relationships w/ Margaret RutherfordWe are all united in wanting healthy, happy & thriving relationships in life, and yet, we often experience barriers to that. Those barriers are what we discuss in this episode: attachment styles, safety in relationships, self-awareness about our needs, wants & behaviors, the impact of developmental trauma and childhood dynamics and much more. Guest expert is Dr Margaret Robinson Rutherford, a clinical psychologist in private practice with more than twenty-five years of experience treating individuals and couples for depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. She is also the host of the wildly successful podcast The Self Work Podcast which has m...2023-02-071h 06RESONATEEp.57 My top 5 life-changing lessons from starting over after narcissistic abuse!In 2014 I met a man who I thought was my soulmate & future husband. He was, in fact, the man who would deliberately bring me so much emotional & psychological pain. And yet, he would also act as the catalyst for my own growth & spiritual awakening. In this episode I share my starting over story & 5 key lessons I learnt that will help you all as well in growing through what you go through.Those life-changing lessons I discuss, with examples from my own story, are: #1 Always find a healthy release for heavy emotions #2 Resist closing yo...2023-01-3128 minRESONATESNIPPET#1 THIS is how the universe signals to you that you're on the RIGHT path!Welcome to the new format “snippets” of Starting Over with Shannon: for busy people who want a quick dose of inspiration & guidance on their self-development and healing journeys. In this snippet, author & keynote speaker Vanessa Loder explains: 1) how the universe sends you signals that you’re on the right path; 2) how you can tune out the external noise and; 3) how you can surrender, allow and trust to get more of what you want in life with ease. Listen to the full episode here (Ep. 49 The secret to knowing what is right for you in love, work & life w/Vanessa...2023-01-2615 min
RESONATEEp.56 How to breakthrough fear to unlock your full potential w/ Ben HarrisFear controls much of you and your life without you even knowing it! It also blocks you from reaching your full potential and having greater ease, joy & success in life. If you are ready to stop limiting yourself, this episode is for you! Guest, Ben Harris, is a fear alchemist and intuitive guide, who specializes in helping artists, writers, coaches & athletes break free from their fear to achieve their greatest potential and on this podcast we discuss: How to identify what is holding you backHow fear actually shows you what you DESIREWhy you need to get...2023-01-241h 07
RESONATEEp.55 Thinking of a career start over or entrepreneurship? You NEED to hear this! w/ Steph TaylorFeeling uninspired at work and need a change? Contemplating entrepreneurship or building a business that gives you more freedom & flexibility? Feeling fear or uncertainty around it but don’t want to let it stop you from making change? This episode is for you! Guest, Steph Taylor, is Australian online business strategist & podcaster who has helped thousands of clients to launch and build their own online businesses. In 12 months, Steph took her online business from $100K to $1 million, and the best bit she says? This didn’t come with the trade-off of more hustle and less free time. (I’m s...2023-01-171h 06
RESONATEEp.54 Psychedelics, spiritual awakening and non-duality w/Mira Drummond DavisCurious about psychedelics & plant medicine and how it could help you on your healing and self-development journey? Have you ever wondered what the heck non-duality actually means and why it matters? Or what spiritual awakening actually means? Well this episode is for you!Guest, Mira Drummond Davis, is a licensed clinical social worker and founder of Nondual Psychedelic Integration, a private psychotherapy and transformational coaching practice committed to holistically optimizing psychedelic growth with a blend of somatic, mindfulness-based, nondual, and neuroscience-informed approaches. On this podcast we discuss: Psychedelic-assisted therapy as a healing modality How we...2023-01-101h 21
RESONATEEp.53 Free your mind, body & soul from the past & find post-traumatic growth w/Mary FirestoneClinical psychologist and healing retreat organizer Mary Firestone lived through the Montecito mudslide in 2018 that dropped 200 million gallons of rainfall in 15 minutes, washing away her home. Trapped alone in her bathroom while pregnant, not sure if her husband and four-year-old son were still alive, she wasn’t thinking that her trauma was a gift in disguise. Yet, as she began her journey to healing, this is exactly what she discovered. It is the message she shares here with us here too: the idea that your trauma, in whatever form it slayed you, can become an initiation into a fuller, mo...2023-01-0359 minRESONATEEp.52 - 6 powerful questions to reflect on 2022 and close the year with clarity & confidenceThere is a strong goal-setting, new years resolution culture, which encourages us to move forward quickly. Instead, these 6 questions invite you to pause and reflect on what you have actually done and who you have actually been this year, to help you move into 2023 with more clarity and confidence.End of year review questions Who or what made you the happiest this year? Who or what drained you energetically this year? What is the biggest challenge you overcame and how did you overcome it?Who are you grateful to have had in your life thi...2022-12-2713 min
RESONATEEp.51 Cult survivor's lessons on truth, freedom, and education w/Petra VelzeboerPetra was born and raised in the infamous Children of God cult, conditioned to believe that she was being groomed to save the world. Being punished, shamed and ostracised for not ‘following the rules’, was the norm. As was being ‘home-schooled’ and moving countries to join a new ‘commune’ every year or so. It led to depression, alcohol addiction and suicidal ideation. Fast-forwarding some years, Petra is now a psychotherapist, renowned mental health expert, TEDx speaker and the CEO of mental health consultancy PVL. In this episode we discuss Petra’s ‘starting over story’ from her childhood in the cult, to ‘es...2022-12-2057 minRESONATEEp.50 - 11 Signs your inner healing work is actually working!We tend to ignore or diminish our progress because we focus on how much further there is to go, rather than how far we’ve come. But just because gains can feel small, it doesn’t mean that they are not there! This solo episode is your invitation to pause, reflect and praise yourself, as I guide you through 11 signs that you are making real and measurable progress on your healing & self-development journey.I also make an exciting announcement for 2023! If you are ready to go to the next level in your healing journey, to overco...2022-12-1329 min
RESONATEEp.49 The secret to knowing what is right for you in love, work & life w/Vanessa LoderHow can you determine the next right step for you? How does the universe send you signals you are on the right path? What are some key steps for tuning out external ‘noise’ and accessing authenticity? How can the “SAT” method (surrender, allow, trust) help us to get more of what we want with ease? These are some of the questions I explore with keynote speaker and author of The Soul Solution, Vanessa Loder. Vanessa has an MBA from Stanford University and spent close to a decade working in finance on Wall Street and Silicon Valley, only to sudden...2022-12-061h 07RESONATEFULL EPISODE LIVE TOMORROW! (Costa Rica wifi)Dear my regular Tuesday listeners, This quick note is for you all especially because I really appreciate your loyalty to this podcast. For those of you who are following along with my instagram stories, you'll know that I am currently travelling in Costa Rica! At present, we are in one of the most remote parts of the country and while the nature & wildlife is absolutely breathtaking, the wifi is less than wonderful. Therefore, this week's episode will be (exceptionally) coming to you one day late! What's in store: The secret...2022-12-0601 min
RESONATEEp.48 Break free of negative patterns and find inner freedom w/Sarah WoodhouseHow can we break unhealthy patterns? How can we expand our window of tolerance, get less triggered and less reactive to live a more peaceful and free life? How long does it actually take to achieve lasting change? These are some of the topics I explore with British trauma expert, research psychologist, coach and author of ‘You Are Not Broken’ Sarah Woodhouse. Sarah also explains how we can find relief from addictive processes including perpetual busyness which is so commonplace in 21st century Western society. She says: “Anyone who’s struggling with trauma, I promise you, you have addic...2022-11-291h 02
RESONATEEp.47 Miracles in medicine? The life-changing science of spontaneous healing w/ Jeffrey RedigerWhat are the root causes of illness? Why do medicine and psychiatry only treat symptoms instead of causes? What can spontaneous remissions (i.e. people ‘miraculously’ or unexpectedly healing from ‘incurable’ diseases) teach us about the nature of healing and wellness? What are the four key ingredients to lasting health & wellbeing? What role does love play in healing? These are topics I explore with physician, psychiatrist and best-selling author Jeffrey Rediger. He is an Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School and the Medical Director of McLean SE Adult Psychiatry and Community Affairs at McLean Hospital. A licensed physician...2022-11-221h 07
RESONATEEp.46 Master your mood, mindset and vibrate higher daily w/Kristina FuriaHow can we tune into the guidance of our higher self? What emotion is our egoic self driven by? Why could writing out your fears be a useful practice? How can we use the law of attraction to manifest our best lives? What practices can help us vibrate higher daily? These are some of the questions that I explore with certified transformational coach and psychotherapist Kristina Furia. She fuses her expertise in psychology with cutting edge discoveries in quantum physics and neuroscience to guide us i...2022-11-151h 02
RESONATEEp.45 Finding meaning through loss & how to manifest a peaceful & abundant life! w/Joe HehnMindset & spiritual mentor, author and speaker Joe Hehn epitomizes what the Starting Over podcast is all about. He suffered tremendously with the loss of his wife to a rare form of cancer but awakened to a transformative spiritual journey and quest for meaning, peace and purpose in life. He shares his heart-warming and inspiring story on this episode, which contains pearls of wisdom for anyone moving through pain, loss and grief. We also discuss topics such as reincarnation, past lives, spiritual mediums & communication with those who have ‘passed over’ (the timing of which is incredibly uncanny for me as we r...2022-11-081h 06RESONATEEp.44 5 practices that accelerated my healing journey (and hopefully yours too!)This isn’t a go-to instructive bible called “This is how you heal!” because I believe there is an individualized path to take. But what I know for sure is that a commitment to doing the inner work of healing will bring you closer to an inner peace you’ve never experienced before & that is worth exploring! The 5 practices shared in this episode are what shifted the needle for me & have led me towards the most calm & balanced inner state and the most satisfying work & love life I’ve ever known. A mere 2 years ago I was anxious, vu...2022-11-0143 min
RESONATEEp.43 Happy Gut, Happy Mind: How to feel good from within w/Eve KalinikWhat if your “gut instinct” or “gut feeling” about someone was more than something metaphysical or woo woo? What if it actually was from one of the organs in your body? Namely, our GUT. Think of this episode as gut health 101: what is our gut and what does it do? What does the word microbiome even mean? What is the nature of the gut-brain connection? What are some signs that our gut health is less than optimal? How can we have a gut reset? Simple answers and simple hacks provided herein. Our guest is British nutritional therapist Eve Kalin...2022-10-2557 minRESONATEEp.42 How to deal with uncertaintyAs the old saying goes “uncertainty is the only certainty in life” and yet… It is so difficult to deal with! Why? You will find the answer to that and many ways to help cope with uncertainty, feel less limited by fear and unlock your highest potential.This episode focuses on two types of uncertainty: external (i.e. surrounding uncertain circumstances) and internal (i.e. inner blocks which are typically fear-based). I also share some of my own experience and lessons learned in dealing with uncertain periods like when I had a difficult family law procedure, and when I...2022-10-1828 min
RESONATEEp.41 - 3 steps to heal from trauma w/ Summer ForlenzaLicensed therapist, content creator and speaker, Summer Forlenza, who is a survivor of PTSD herself, teaches us three crucial steps to healing from trauma and living a joyful, whole and connected life. We discuss how trauma neurobiologically changes the brain and body, how dissociation is a common survival strategy but one we need to move through for true healing, how to cultivate safety in the body, some common myths & misconceptions associated with trauma and signs of progress, which can often feel hard to identify!Summer also shares her own starting over story with chronic illness, w...2022-10-111h 01
RESONATEEp.40 Your past need not define you: an inspiring story of resilience & healing w/Dr Courtney TracyDr Courtney Tracy grew up knowing poverty, neglect and abuse; in adolescence and beyond her escape became substance misuse, self-harm and risky behaviour. Today she is known as “The Truth Doctor” to her 2 million followers online, is a renowned psychotherapist, licensed clinical social worker, healthcare entrepreneur and content creator. We often hear these ‘rag to riches’ stories, but they often stop at the point of success and leave a (frequently false) sense of ‘happily ever after’. In this episode, Courtney shares her story of success in education and business but goes one step further: she sold that very business...2022-10-0454 min
RESONATEEp.39 Awaken your sensual self & have better sex w/ clinical sexologist Jacqueline HellyerDo you want to deepen your connection to your partner, or to yourself, and have the best sex you’ve ever had? Well clinical sexologist Jacqueline Hellyer says, much of that will involve clearing the negative energies, barriers and blockages that conceal our true sensual & sexual nature.We are hardwired for pleasure and sex in humans is a predominantly bonding rather than reproductive function unlike other mammals. But due to the stresses of modern-day life, our nervous systems are dysregulated, leaving us feeling less than sexy, connected and calm. Not to mention the guilt & shame many of us...2022-09-2755 minRESONATEEp. 38 The 4 “Aha!” moments on Starting Over which changed the way I think!Today on the show I am doing something a little bit different by sharing 4 clips of previous episodes that really resonated with me and quite honestly changed the way I look at life & live my life! Those “aha” moments where I was like YES! That is IT! The timeless wisdom shared by these guests has helped me, and will hopefully help you too, on this journey of awakening and becoming a more conscious, self-aware human being. The episodes and topics included are: Ep.1 - Finding unconditional love, letting go of ego & a high-status job w/ Dr Mary Q...2022-09-2039 min
RESONATEEp.37 Taming your inner critic and finding your true self w/Neal Allen“Identities are anything that end the sentence “I am ____”. Whatever you say at the end of that is describing at the very most, the very least of you”, says this week’s guest, spiritual teacher and writer, Neal Allen. Much of this conversation is about who we are, really. Beneath our roles, our jobs, our social status... We also discuss how we can make more meaningful connections in social situations and avoid the constant dreaded question of “what do you do for a living”, what compassion is and how to alleviate suffering, how we confuse wants and needs, how we ca...2022-09-1346 minRESONATEEp.36 The 5 types of imposter syndrome & 5 ways to beat it for good!Do you often credit your success to luck, to helpful others or another external factor? Do you downplay your own expertise, even in areas where you are actually more skilled than others? Do you not feel deserving of the work title you hold? These are all signs you may have ‘imposter syndrome’ - a persistent doubt concerning your abilities or accomplishments accompanied by the fear of being exposed as a fraud, despite evidence of your success. On this podcast, I discuss what imposter syndrome is and some signs that this may be an area-for-improvement for you. I...2022-09-0633 min
RESONATEEp.35 Overcoming emotional overeating & building a positive & healthy self-image w/ Jessi JeanDo you emotionally overeat, struggle with binge eating or know someone who does? Do you constantly critique the way you look? Do you yo-yo diet and feel less-than free and content around food and in your body?If so, this episode is definitely one for you! Today’s guest is certified mind body eating coach, Jessi Jean, who turned her own decade long struggle with food & body into her business and mission. Now she helps thousands of women all around the world end the fight with food using unique brain-based techniques so they can have a peaceful re...2022-08-3057 min
RESONATEEp.34 Boundary-setting, people-pleasing & protecting our energy as empaths w/Kristen SchwartzAre you someone who struggles setting and maintaining boundaries? Do you have the ‘disease to please’, often neglecting your authentic self and true desires in the process? Are you an empathic and sensitive person who can oftentimes take on the emotions of the people around you? If so, this episode is definitely one for you! Today’s guest is Kristen Schwartz - author of “The Healed Empath: The Highly Sensitive Person’s Guide to Transforming Trauma and Anxiety, Trusting Your Intuition, and Moving from Overwhelm to Empowerment” and founder of wellness community the “Realized Empath”. Kristen has a BSc in Psychology...2022-08-2357 min
RESONATEEp.33 Release your fears & limiting beliefs and tap into your highest self w/Brad YatesDo you have fears or limiting beliefs that hold you back in life? Today’s guest hypnotherapist, speaker and author, Brad Yates has a self-help healing technique for that: “tapping”, formally known as “emotional freedom technique”, which involves tapping on energy meridians throughout the body while talking through and resolving emotional resistance or trauma (think acupuncture without the needles and free therapy thrown in).For over 20 years Brad has been teaching these techniques in person and on his YouTube channel which contains 1100 videos with over 38 million views. In this episode, he shares the research and philosophy behind EFT tapping...2022-08-1657 minRESONATEEp.32 How to overcome perfectionism and still be a high achiever!Do you tend to procrastinate, doubt yourself and excessively ruminate on what went wrong? Do you not attempt certain things you’d really like to do out of a fear of failure or fear of judgement from others? Do you struggle with low self-esteem and low self-worth? These may all be signs you struggle with perfectionism. But you likely know that. This episode is all about how you can break out of that perfectionistic paralysis, heal your wounds and live a happier & healthier life, while still being a high achiever. You’ll learn how perfectionism is a d...2022-08-0935 min
RESONATEEp.31 Let go & surrender into your highest self & best life w/ John PurkissWhat if surrendering was not giving up or being lazy but actually granting us access to an intelligence far greater than our own? Could letting go of control, pain and thoughts lead us to our highest self and our best life? What if the answers we are searching for are not external to us, but internal, and already present? These are some of the questions considered in this week’s episode with John Purkiss, author of “The Power of Letting Go: How to drop everything that’s holding you back”. In the first part of the show w...2022-08-0255 min
RESONATEEp.30 How to stop thinking & start listening to your intuition w/Joseph Nguyen“Thinking is the root cause of your suffering”. You will hear this many times in this episode, and by the end you will know WHY as well as HOW you can make a simple & effective change in your daily life to reduce your suffering and experience more joy & peace. The guest is spiritual thought leader and best-selling author of “Don’t Believe Everything You Think”, Joseph Nguyen. In the first part of the show we hear about Joseph’s own starting over story, his experience as a ‘good Catholic boy’ who “always tried to be a good person, be o...2022-07-2656 min
How to Split a Toaster: A Divorce Podcast About Saving Your RelationshipsNavigating a High Conflict Divorce with Shannon JenkinsMeet Shannon JenkinsDivorce is never easy, but when you’re trying to divorce a narcissistic sociopath, things are so much more complicated. Add in complications involving international moves and it’s quite a process. Shannon Jenkins had to deal with all of that and more when she made the decision to get out of her relationship with her now-ex. It was the most challenging part of her life, but she’s through it now and the better for it.Pete and Seth have a wide-ranging conversation with Shannon about her decision to break...2022-07-1954 minRESONATEEp.29 - 5 ways to overcome self-doubtDo you regularly feel unsure about yourself, your choices and your abilities? Do you lack confidence in the outcome of your efforts? Do you often need reassurance and approval from others? Do you often struggle with indecisiveness? If you answered yes to these questions, it could indicate that you are being limited by self-doubt (and should probably listen to this episode!)On this podcast, I discuss what self-doubt is, some common things that self-doubters struggle with, the common root causes & 5 different strategies you can use to overcome this and live an abundant, expansive and fulfilling l...2022-07-1920 min
RESONATEEp.28 How to start over after heartbreak, separation and divorce w/Stephanie LynHow can we deal with feelings of loneliness after separation? How can we learn to trust again after being betrayed? Is it realistic to remain friends with the person we separated from? How can we learn to love ourselves when we’ve been put down in a relationship?These are some of the questions I explore with American life and relationship coach Stephanie Lyn. In the first part of the episode we discuss Stephanie’s own self-development & spirituality journey after being asked for divorce by her husband when their baby was 1 month old (and later finding out he h...2022-07-1251 min
RESONATEEp. 27 Surviving sexual abuse, finding the courage to heal & reconciling relationships w/ Laura DavisLaura Davis came to fame and acclaim in the late 1980s after the publication of her book: “The Courage to Heal: A Guide for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse” in which she shared her own experience of sexual abuse by her grandfather. An ordeal which left her feeling broken, damaged and incapable of loving & freely receiving love as well. But she dared to heal her pain and to ‘return to her body’, from which she had long dissociated as a result of the trauma she lived through. In our conversation we discuss her healing journey, what adversity...2022-07-051h 05RESONATEEp.26 Shadow work: what is it and 3 reasons why you should do it!“Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate” - Carl Jung Reality is that our subconscious controls so much of our lives and we do not even know it. We often think that life is happening TO us, when in reality we are creating and attracting people, events & circumstances based on our own often subconscious beliefs and parts of our personality. And this continues to be the case until we become conscious of what is unconscious in us: and this is the purpose of shadow work. 2022-06-2830 min
RESONATEEp. 25 Feeling empowered, connected and joyful after abuse and trauma w/ Emmy MarieEmmy is a shining example of someone who has transformed her pain into purpose; her first experience of romantic love from age 15 was abusive and she was left with many symptoms of trauma, including flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety and suicidal ideation. But she is now in a happy & healthy long-term relationship and she is a certified trauma-informed life coach who specialises in helping her clients create thriving lives and relationships after trauma. We discuss Emmy’s own experience with trauma, her healing journey and learning to love again after being hurt. We also share some differing perspectives on wha...2022-06-2158 minRESONATEEp.24 My starting over story - winning a high conflict legal case & finding freedom and loveFour years ago, I ended an abusive relationship with the person I share a child with. But that did not signal the ‘end’ of the separation: in ways, it was only the beginning. There were two years of difficult legal proceedings, full of pure lies, manipulation, false allegations & frivolous additional legal suits on the part of my ex. But after some time, justice was served. I slam dunk won the legal case and was given permission to relocate to Switzerland from Australia and have sole parental responsibility (custody) of our son. Sadly this isn’t the most common...2022-06-1443 minRESONATEEp.23 Self-sabotage: why we do it and 5 ways to stop!What is self-sabotage? What are common ways in which we self-sabotage? Why on Earth do we do it when it often seems so irrational and illogical? And how can we bloody stop?! I know this is something I have personally struggled with, and I know that I am not alone. You’ll find some science-backed answers, practical tips and lots of illustrative examples peppered throughout this episode.If you are enjoying the podcast, please share with a friend and leave me a quick rating on your platform of choice! And come and connect with me over...2022-06-0720 min
RESONATEEp.22 Practical strategies to calm your nervous system and overcome anxiety w/ Anna PapaioannouWhy is a regulated nervous system so important for our health? What are some symptoms of a dysregulated nervous system and what can we do to bring us back into homeostasis - our state of optimal functioning? How can we support someone experiencing anxiety? How can we manage a panic attack? These are some of the questions I explore with Australian anxiety counsellor Anna Papaioannou. In the first part of the episode we discuss Anna’s own healing journey, which was linked with a traumatic rollercoaster accident when she was ten years old which led to many phy...2022-05-311h 03
RESONATEEp.21 Building confidence, overcoming perfectionism & inner child healing w/Kristen SuchWhat is spirituality? What is inner child work and why is it of benefit to people? What is at the root of perfectionism? How can we build true confidence? These are some of the questions I explore with confidence & mindset coach Kristen Such. In the first part of the episode we discuss Kristen’s own spiritual development journey, which started with the difficult divorce of her parents when she was a late teen and then her own ‘starting over story’ after being chronically dissatisfied with her work in the corporate world which led her to take a chance...2022-05-241h 02
RESONATEEp.20 Why you shouldn’t be afraid of dying w/Near-Death Experience expert David PerroudWhat can Near-Death Experiences (NDEs) tell us about dying and our life on Earth? Why shouldn’t we be afraid of dying? Why do NDEs make for such compelling starting over stories? These are some of the questions I explore with my guest, my partner in love and life, David Perroud.David holds a Masters of Business Administration from the Simon Business School in New York, and he has spent a large part of his career as the co-founder and CEO of an international market research company. But while he was a successful businessman, he had...2022-05-1747 minRESONATEEp.19 This may be THE most important solution to all of your problems!Bold title. And the short answer to this bold statement is that we need to train and tame our mind. Why? Because we experience our life predominantly through our mind. Our thoughts create our lives. They not only shape how we interpret the world around us, they shape what we actually choose to do and who we choose to be and become. And when it comes down to our so-called ‘problems’, the real problem is likely not the situation, but rather our thoughts about it.In this solo episode I explore: The role...2022-05-1027 min
RESONATEEp.18 10 life lessons learnt in our twenties! w/Sian McKeeverAre our twenties THE most defining decade of adulthood? I’d argue so! Today’s guest is a fellow 20-something Sian McKeever - authenticity & empowerment coach, content creator and award winning illustrator and designer. (I’d add IG “influencer” in the self-development & spirituality space, though I’m not sure how much she loves that term ;) On this special episode we both share 5 key lessons that we have learned in our twenties and 1 “lesson” that we are very much in the thick of, right now. This is quite simply, real & unfiltered chat, w...2022-05-031h 10
RESONATEEp.17 Ex-financial trader turned social entrepreneur on our relationship with money & life! w/ Mar Hausler“ I saw my boss with his white nose and I realised, oh my goodness, people are taking cocaine in the morning. I then realised, wow, it's like the whole financial system is probably run in one way or the other from people who are on coke and other drugs to keep themselves going.”Today’s guest is Mar Michelle Hausler, a former London financial trader turned social entrepreneur, coach and speaker. After 5 years working for prestigious investment banks, in a high-adrenaline, money, sex, drink & drug-fuelled environment, Mar left finance on a quest for a deeper unders...2022-04-261h 01
RESONATEEp.16 Ex-wife to the Wolf of Wall Street on finding wisdom in our wounds w/Nadine MacalusoDr. Nadine Macaluso is a licensed marriage & family therapist and somatic psychologist. She has a PhD in somatic psychology and is trained in a modality called NARM – the NeuroAffective Relational Model, which utilises the mind-body connection for healing. Her expertise is complex trauma, attachment, trauma bonds and narcissism, due to her former marriage to the infamous Wolf of Wall Street, Jordan Belfort (subject of a blockbuster film directed by Martin Scorcese with leading cast including Leonardo DiCaprio).On this episode we hear some of Nadine’s story of her eight-year marriage, which she says was filled with abus...2022-04-1954 min
RESONATEEp.15 Ex-Parisian nightclub owner turned spiritual adventurer w/Romain DianAn entrepreneur from the age of 19, Romain found himself a few years later at the head of a small empire in the Parisian nightlife world. By age 30, he was the owner of 10 nightclubs, bars and restaurants in Paris and living a life marked by excess of all forms and one which was full of adrenaline, ambition & hyperactivity. He was quote on quote “successful” but nevertheless unhappy. Seeking meaning, self-awareness and freedom, Romain decided to take a flight to Brazil and start a deep and transforming spiritual quest in the Amazon rainforest. A four year long inner journey that...2022-04-121h 08
RESONATEEp.14 A monk on wisdom, kindness and an untamed mind w/Markus GetznerWhat is an untamed mind? And why should we make it a priority to tame it? How can we experience more joy and even bliss in our lives? What is the difference between wisdom and intelligence? Can we find meaning and purpose in suffering? Are Buddhist practices about quieting one’s mind? What is the difference between love and attachment, and why should we seek to remove the latter?These are some of the questions we cover today with Austrian monk Markus Getzner, who has spent the past 30 years of his life as a practicing monk at a T...2022-04-0554 min
RESONATEEp.13 Conscious parenting and the educational changes the world needs w/Lael StoneLael Stone is an Australian educator, speaker, author, mother, and parenting counselor who has been working with families for over 18 years. Her TEDx talk on how to raise emotionally intelligent children has been watched nearly 1 million times, she is the co-host of a successful podcast, namely, “The Aware Parenting Podcast”, and she is the co-creator of an innovative new school in Australia based on emotional wellbeing and connection. On today’s episode Lael shares a very challenging personal experience of hers with the near-loss of her daughter during birth but how that led her to understand trauma & healing...2022-03-291h 12
RESONATEEp.12 The secret to a successful romantic relationship w/Hedy SchleiferHow can we build authentic, satisfying and strong connections with our partners? What are the main ‘invisible’ connectors in our relationships? What is a ‘survival dance’ and how can it sabotage romantic success? Why will you fall in love with someone you are incompatible with? Why won’t compromise work?My guest this week is internationally- renowned relationship builder and motivational speaker Hedy Schleifer, a 77 year old woman with decades of professional experience and over 56 years of personal experience in her marriage, or ‘living laboratory’ as she calls it, with her husband Yumi. The founder of the Encounter-cent...2022-03-221h 10RESONATEEp.11 Spiritual retreat reflections on: healing, joy, vulnerability, defence mechanisms & letting goHave you ever wondered what a spiritual retreat entails and think you may like to do something similar to accelerate your healing and self-development work? This was hands down THE best work I have ever done in this space and I’m sharing some of the insights, wisdom gained, lessons learned on the topics of healing, joy, vulnerability, jealousy, letting go/surrender and defence mechanisms. I encourage you to dare to explore your defence mechanisms and what lies beneath them, to surrender and let go wherever you can, to reframe your jealousy into something positive, to truly kno...2022-03-1537 min
RESONATEEp.10 Is consciousness the gateway to happiness? w/ my partner David PerroudWhat is consciousness and why does it matter? Could it be a gateway to individual and collective happiness? What is success and what place do financial metrics occupy within that? What values should we espouse in our society, our companies and our own personal lives? These are some of the questions I explore with my guest, my partner in love and life, David Perroud.David holds a Masters of Business Administration from the Simon Business School in New York, and he has spent a large part of his career as the co-founder and CEO of a...2022-03-081h 03
RESONATEEp.9 Sex, desire, fantasies, threesomes, cheating & polyamory w/ sexologist Arianne TornéDo you want to spice up your sex life? Do you actually know what needs you hope to satisfy through sex? Have you considered having a threesome but not sure whether you really want to or what parameters to place if you do? Have you got any fantasies you haven’t shared with your partner and maybe want to? Do you want a new sex toy recommendation? Do you have some questions about desire and libido? Swiss sexologist Arianne Torné is bringing in all the goods… and with a lovely French accent. PS: Maybe don’t listen to this o...2022-03-011h 09
RESONATEEp.8 How to AVOID choosing “The WRONG One” (and what to do IF you have!) w/Megan HunterYou should DEFINITELY swipe left on these people! (Even if there is a temptation to swipe right). These are the types of people who should come with a warning sign: high conflict personalities - narcissists, sociopaths, psychopaths, borderlines, histrionics, paranoids… They often present with an abundance of charm in the early days… but those ‘high highs’ usually lead to ‘low lows’. In this episode with high conflict expert Megan Hunter, co-founder and CEO of the High Conflict Institute, we discuss: What are high conflict personalities? What is really so bad about being in a relationship with one of them? Wha...2022-02-221h 11RESONATEEp.7 The SOLO: Reflections on COURAGECourage: The most important of all virtues according to Maya Angelou, Aristotle and countless others. In this bitesize episode (yes, I’ve got you busy folks in mind!) I share my reflections on courage: what it is, why it matters and what we can do to have a bit more of it in our lives. Listen for some quick food-for-thought and inspiration to bravely dare to conquer your fears and live a freer and more joyful life!Connect with me over on Instagram if this episode sparked your interest: I share a lot in a similar vein ov...2022-02-1511 min
RESONATEEp.6 Anesthesiologist on trauma, shame and PTSD w/ Dr Heather AbernethyWhile Dr Heather Abernethy’s main day job as an anesthesiologist is to numb people’s pain, her own journey with PTSD after an unhealthy relationship forced her to confront her own, at a time she too wished she could be out cold, numb, asleep… Through her own healing journey she is now passionate about discussing and destigmatising trauma and shame, as well as equipping her clients with the tools to release their stored trauma and feel safe in their bodies. In this episode we do a deep dive into trauma and shame - what is it? How can...2022-02-081h 06
RESONATEEp.5 Effective leadership, elevating consciousness and a new narrative for society w/ Guibert del MarmolBelgian economist Guibert del Marmol was young, bright, ambitious and on track to become highly successful in the economic world until he was sidelined by a devastating diagnosis: a brain tumour which doctors said would likely take his life within three months. This was 1994 and he is here with us today to tell his starting over story. Instead of killing him, this ordeal marked the beginning of a new life, a radical personal transformation that would completely change him, not only as a man, a husband, a friend, but also as a business executive and an entrepreneur. In...2022-02-011h 01
RESONATEEp.4 How are your New Year's resolutions going? Staying on track w/ Kierra AsnauskasDid you make a New Year's Resolution this year and feel a little off track? Well if so, you’d perhaps be relieved to know that you’d be among the other 80% who are feeling this way at the end of January…Today’s guest, productivity coach Kierra Asnauskas, says that most failure is rooted in the lack of intention and strong ‘why’. And that in order to achieve lasting success, we all need “a why that is strong enough to weather the struggles of the how” . In today’s episode we discuss strategic goal-setting, consistency, discipline, staying...2022-01-251h 07
RESONATEEp.3 Slow living, holistic healthcare and conscious consumption w/ Madeleine Wisecup“We all desire to do good for ourselves, our people and our planet, but it all starts with feeling good” says Madeleine Wisecup, today’s guest, who shares her starting over story of being diagnosed with a potentially cancerous auto-immune condition and suffering a miscarriage which led to a significant personal transformation. One in which she radically changed her life: her profession, her city of residence and particularly her consumption habits: what she was putting in and on her body. Story short, she healed. And she is here to share her story and suggestions for a healthier, happier self and a...2022-01-1854 min
RESONATEEp.2 Living a meaningful life after corporate burnout w/ Christine ReffoCrying episodes, sweaty palms, nervous breakdowns, increasing cynicism towards her job… Christine Reffo had all the warning signs that she was burning out. But she ignored them. Until she could no longer deny that her lucrative, prestigious and fast-paced lifestyle working for a global Swiss bank was harming her health and wellbeing.Christine says: “I was used to pushing and overriding my physical and emotional needs in order to get another very important need met… That is, external validation, praise and love through (my) performance at work”. But she now knows that her worthiness is intrinsic and unshakeab...2022-01-111h 20