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Shift Happens

Shift Happens

By: Robin McIntire and Monique Eckes
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Navigating the lighter side of life’s challenges with Robin McIntire, certified Life & Transitions Coach, and Monique Eckes, "Question asker!"

"Welcome to the Shift Happens Podcast, where we navigate the lighter side of life's challenges, offering you a refreshing take on personal transformation. We're here to normalize the ebbs and flows of human nature, guiding you to embrace acceptance over resistance in the face of profound life changes. Whether it's shaking off self-doubt, fine-tuning your habits, or stepping into your power with grace and confidence, we'll explore it all with light-heartedness and actionable insights. Perfect for anyone ready to make a shift without the pressure to be perfect, this podcast is your invitation to dive into vulnerability, habit shifts, and embracing imperfection, all served with a side of grace and a sprinkle of humor. Together, let's make Shift Happen!

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Episodes
  • The Habit-Confidence Loop
    Apr 17 2025

    In this episode of the Shift Happens podcast, hosts Robin McIntire, a certified life and empowerment coach, and Monique Eckes, a longtime client, discuss the concept of the 'Habit Confidence Loop.' They explore how unwanted habits can erode self-confidence and offer insights into identifying and breaking these negative cycles. They emphasize the importance of bravery and taking action as key steps toward building confidence, and provide listeners with practical tools to help make positive habit changes. Throughout the episode, they promote normalization of self-improvement struggles and underline that confidence is a skill that can be developed over time. The hosts encourage listeners to combat self-criticism and align their actions with their values to foster a more confident and empowered self.

    01:14 Understanding the Confidence Loop
    03:01 Skills vs Traits: Building Confidence
    04:38 The Impact of Unwanted Habits
    06:36 Sponsor Break and Freebies
    08:15 Identifying and Addressing Unwanted Habits
    14:00 Understanding Confidence as a Skill
    14:51 The Thought-Feeling-Action Loop
    16:44 Breaking the Cycle for Better Confidence
    18:08 The Power of Small Wins
    18:40 Journaling and Habit Formation
    20:52 Empowering Thoughts and Habits
    22:14 Action Steps and Resources
    24:55 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

    We'd love to hear from you! Please leave topic requests or comments!


    😓🆓Download the Free Guide - Stop Worrying Start Living; 3 Stress-Busting Moves to Lighten Your Load

    ☮️🆓Download the Free Guide - Energy! Grind vs. Flow

    🆓Download the Free Guide - Unlock your 'Want To' Factor: Your First Step To Releasing Unwanted Habits

    💁🏼‍♀️🎇Ready to take action and learn to build new habits? Book a Spark Session Plus session with Robin

    📧Let's Chat! Request a Free Discovery Call or Contact Robin

    💻Visit Robin's Website at robinmcintire.com or https://linktr.ee/RobinMcIntire

    📧Contact Monique at Siver Paw Studio

    #SHIFTHAPPENSPODCAST


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    27 mins
  • Is Your Confidence Wavering?
    Apr 3 2025

    Building Self-Trust: The Key to Unshakeable Confidence

    In this episode of the Shift Happens podcast, hosts Robin McIntire and Monique Eckes delve into the topic of confidence and self-trust. Robin, a certified life and empowerment coach, discusses how underlying self-trust issues can often lead to wavering confidence. They explore how breaking self-promises can erode self-trust and how aligning one's actions with their values can build confidence. The episode includes practical advice on borrowing confidence from areas where you excel to areas where you feel less assured, and highlights the importance of setting realistic and achievable goals. The hosts also touch on the impact of confidence on various aspects of life, from relationships to personal health.

    00:00 Welcome to Shift Happens Podcast
    00:56 Understanding Confidence and Self-Trust
    03:01 The Role of Self-Promises and Values
    05:23 Sponsor Break: The Domino Effect Worksheet
    06:55 Applying Self-Trust in Relationships
    11:29 Health and Self-Trust: Overcoming Diet Culture
    13:27 The Problem with Overloaded To-Do Lists
    14:43 The Impact of Low Self-Trust on Confidence
    16:12 Imagining a Life with Self-Trust
    16:45 Aligning with Your Values
    18:57 Borrowing Confidence from Other Areas
    21:33 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts

    We'd love to hear from you! Please leave topic requests or comments!


    😓🆓Download the Free Guide - Stop Worrying Start Living; 3 Stress-Busting Moves to Lighten Your Load

    ☮️🆓Download the Free Guide - Energy! Grind vs. Flow

    🆓Download the Free Guide - Unlock your 'Want To' Factor: Your First Step To Releasing Unwanted Habits

    💁🏼‍♀️🎇Ready to take action and learn to build new habits? Book a Spark Session Plus session with Robin

    📧Let's Chat! Request a Free Discovery Call or Contact Robin

    💻Visit Robin's Website at robinmcintire.com or https://linktr.ee/RobinMcIntire

    📧Contact Monique at Siver Paw Studio

    #SHIFTHAPPENSPODCAST


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    23 mins
  • Feeling Disconnected?
    Mar 20 2025

    In this episode of the Shift Happens podcast, hosts Robin McIntire and Monique Eckes delve into the feeling of disconnection many people experience, especially in the context of canceling plans. They discuss the psychological impact of canceling plans on oneself and others and emphasize the importance of integrity and maintaining connections. The episode explores how habitual cancellations can negatively affect confidence and relationships, offering practical advice on how to combat this trend. The hosts emphasize the importance of being true to one's word. The subsequent positive impact on personal connections and self-confidence is highlighted throughout the episode.

    01:14 Understanding Disconnection and Canceling Plans
    03:14 The Impact of Canceling Plans
    04:18 Sponsor Break: Spark Session Plus
    05:30 Exploring the Reasons Behind Canceling Plans
    08:19 The Consequences of Habitual Canceling
    14:10 Building Integrity and Connection
    17:24 Action Steps to Stay Committed
    21:14 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

    We'd love to hear from you! Please leave topic requests or comments!


    😓🆓Download the Free Guide - Stop Worrying Start Living; 3 Stress-Busting Moves to Lighten Your Load

    ☮️🆓Download the Free Guide - Energy! Grind vs. Flow

    🆓Download the Free Guide - Unlock your 'Want To' Factor: Your First Step To Releasing Unwanted Habits

    💁🏼‍♀️🎇Ready to take action and learn to build new habits? Book a Spark Session Plus session with Robin

    📧Let's Chat! Request a Free Discovery Call or Contact Robin

    💻Visit Robin's Website at robinmcintire.com or https://linktr.ee/RobinMcIntire

    📧Contact Monique at Siver Paw Studio

    #SHIFTHAPPENSPODCAST


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Robin is so authentically herself, sharing personal stories to help listeners relate to her. She is vulnerable and compassionate and you can almost feel her caring about how we take her tools and implement them in our own lives. Thanks for a great listen, Robin and Monique!

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