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Welcome to the podcast, "Own Your Choices Own Your Life". Your host, Marsha Vanwynsberghe is a Speaker, Life Coach, and Author of the Bestselling Book, "When She Stopped Asking Why". On this podcast, we will share the tips, tools and strategies used by our guests to breakthrough and overcome the challenges in their lives. Marsha is on a mission to educate, empower and inspire you to recognize that when you truly own your choices, you own your life.
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In this episode, I dive into a topic that has been weighing heavily on my heart: the importance of keeping our hearts open to receive. I share my journey of learning how a closed heart, often shielded by emotional armour, can prevent us from fully experiencing life and connecting with others. To protect ourselves from past hurts, judgments, and fea…
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In this episode, we speak with Spiritual Life Coach Kristina Gauthier. Kristina’s early years were far from picture-perfect; she was born into a family with a colossal amount of trauma on both her mother's and father’s sides. Throughout Kristina’s life, her late mother struggled with her drug addiction, and her dad is a well-known Hell Angel. After…
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In today's episode, we dive deep into the question, "Who will you be today?" This episode was inspired by a journal prompt that made me pause and reflect on how we often focus on who we want to be when everything is going smoothly, but what about when things aren't going great? Who do you want to be when things are not going smoothly, when they are…
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In this podcast episode, I dive into the transformative power of questioning our thoughts and beliefs. I emphasize that the quality of our lives is primarily determined by the questions we ask ourselves. Instead of succumbing to negative statements like "Why is this happening to me?" or "This is not fair," I encourage listeners to shift their minds…
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Welcome to today's episode, where I enjoyed speaking with Dr. Melissa Robinson-Weinmiller, an EQ via Empathy Trainer. In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Melissa shared her journey from classical musician to leadership coach, focusing on emotional intelligence through the lens of empathy. Dr. Melissa explained the concepts of empathy and emotion…
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In this episode, I delve into the transformative power of the stories we tell ourselves, particularly the narrative that we are "too late" to start something new. Drawing from my journey, I share how I spent 27 years as a registered kinesiologist, feeling a strong pull towards a different path but constantly battling the belief that I was too late …
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In this episode, we discuss doubt, self-doubt, and how to change the story we tell ourselves about doubt. Throughout the episode, I emphasized the importance of taking action, nurturing a growth mindset to combat self-doubt, focusing on daily steps, celebrating progress, and investing in personal development to grow your growth mindset. Drawing fro…
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In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Cheryl, a retired individual who embarked on a transformative journey of self-discovery and sobriety at the age of 66. Cheryl's inspiring journey of overcoming addiction and finding joy in her life. Cheryl shared her story of hitting rock bottom, realizing the need for change, and taking the coura…
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Welcome back to the show! In this episode, we delved deep into the topic of shame and its profound impact on our growth in life and business. We explored how shame, often overlooked and suppressed, can manifest as a gremlin within us, affecting our self-perception and identity. Shame, distinguished from guilt, is centred on the belief that "I am ba…
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Welcome back to the show! In this episode, we delve into capacity, emphasizing how it relates to our ability to handle more, make decisions, and support our growth. I share personal experiences of feeling called to do more and the journey of expanding my capacity to meet those aspirations. Throughout the episode, we explore the importance of recogn…
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In this heartfelt and inspiring podcast episode, I had the privilege of chatting with my client and friend Fallon, a mother whose two-year-old daughter, Penelope, was recently diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Fallon shared the unexpected and challenging journey she has been navigating since Penelope's diagnosis on August 1st. Fallon rec…
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Welcome back to the show! In this episode, I explore abundance and the belief systems surrounding it. I also share my journey of shifting my mindset from scarcity to abundance, particularly in financial abundance. I reflect on a time when I believed that abundance was only about money and how this limited belief system led me to overwork and burnou…
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In this episode, I dive deep into the concept of why EFT tapping works, explore the intricate workings of our subconscious mind and how EFT tapping can help us reprogram our thoughts and emotions. As children, we absorb information through our senses, processing 2.3 million bytes of data per second. However, our brains can only handle 126 bits of i…
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Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast. I had the pleasure of interviewing Gabriela, a seasoned coach and author of the upcoming book Becoming a Power Couple: Four Pillars to Engineer Legendary Marriages. In this episode, Gabriela shares her journey from chemical engineer to certified coach and delves into the passion that drives her work in …
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Welcome back to the show! As we enter September, a time of reflection and transition, I invite you to join me in exploring the themes of self-trust and personal leadership. This episode dives into the importance of trusting in our path, actions, and intuition, especially during challenging times when trust may seem elusive. I emphasize that trust i…
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In this episode, I wanted to share thoughts on avoidance, why you might be avoiding something, and how you can shift through that stuck emotion. In this episode, we discuss: 1) Avoidance is a way to make you feel in control, to avoid rejection or to avoid discomfort. Avoidance behaviour is a way to cope with uncomfortable thoughts or feelings. Many…
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Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast! In this episode, I enjoyed interviewing Alejandra Brady, an experienced interior designer, feng shui practitioner, biophilic designer, and best-selling author. Alejandra shared her journey of discovering feng shui and biophilic design and how these practices have transformed her life and the spaces in w…
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In this episode, I wanted to share thoughts on fear, what fear is, what it is trying to do, and how to change your relationship with fear so that it doesn’t have to hold you back in your life. Fear is a primal response that tries to keep you safe and protected, exactly what your subconscious mind is built to do. “Fear can have a voice, it doesn’t g…
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In this episode, I wanted to share thoughts on your daily circumstances, which are dictating your day. Who are you when everything is going right and when it feels like nothing is going right? This will all come down to knowing your intentions and your values and living by them. In this episode, we discuss: 1) Intentions, values, self-leadership an…
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In this episode, we speak with Entrepreneur, Keynote Speaker and Mental Health Motivator Jared Scott. Jared’s motivational movement, which began at the age of 15, marked the Welcome to today's episode, where we dive deep into the powerful and inspiring story of Jared, a public speaker, counselor, husband, father, and musician. Jared's journey began…
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In this episode, I wanted to share some insight into emotions in our bodies and how they continue to contribute to the stories we tell ourselves. Our emotions can put us on a roller coaster daily; if we haven’t been taught how to feel them, recognize and process them if we have also been told to be afraid of them, we don’t know what to do with them…
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In this episode, I wanted to share thoughts on what to do when life feels like pushing you or putting pressure on you and how to handle failure or setbacks because of it. First off, I am not a huge fan of the word failure because we are never failing, and there is no such thing as failure, only feedback. In this episode, we discuss: 1) How do you k…
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In this episode, we speak with Founder, Conscious Voice Alchemist, and Supernatural Super Communicator Allyson Byrd. Allyson is more than just a mentor to business owners in the digital marketing space; she is an agent of transformation and grace. A celebrated leader in sales through energetics, Allyson has enabled her students to come together and…
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In this episode, I wanted to share some thoughts on the word identity, what it means and how we create it daily. On a personal level, identity often refers to a person's sense of self, meaning how they view themselves compared to others. Identity encompasses the values people hold, which dictate the choices they make. It is who you are and how you …
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In this episode, I wanted to share some thoughts on what is actually blocking you from finding, unlocking and using your OUTSPOKEN voice. In this episode I am sharing 10 tips of how to unlock and use your voice and some of the things that are holding you back might not be what you think. In this episode, we discuss: 1) It requires getting quiet and…
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In this episode, we speak with Master Breathwork Facilitator, Retreat Host & Podcaster, Victoria Starr. Victoria is a soul-activation mentor and master Breathwork facilitator, whose journey began as a high-level athlete competing in Ironman triathlons, marathons, and Olympic weightlifting. Victoria's discipline and determination in sports mirrored …
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In this episode, I wanted to share some thoughts on getting back to neutral. Being neutral is not being numb to your emotions. It is seeing and feeling your emotions and not making them mean something about you. Here are a couple of things that I do to support myself in getting back to neutral faster. In this episode, we discuss: 1) Nervous system …
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In this episode, I wanted to share some thoughts on a quote I heard from Brendon Bouchard a year ago. Its true meaning for me didn’t hit until recently: “You are in training for this life. You will always fall to the level of your training, not your expectations.” In this episode, we discuss: 1) How can you raise the floor of your training so that …
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In this episode, we speak with Executive Leadership, Life and Business Strategist Kim Fitzpatrick. Kim is a leading lifestyle, wellness, habit, business, and leadership strategist who aims to maximize the potential and happiness in everyone whose path she crosses. Kim is truly and uniquely one of a kind, and her energy is infectious and comes strai…
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In this episode, I wanted to share some thoughts on our emotions and how they are driving the car. Picture yourself in the backseat of your car working on your personal development, trying to grow yourself and you get stuck in this perpetual loop of frustrations or emotions on repeat and you can’t find a way to break that pattern. In this episode, …
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In this episode, I wanted to share some thoughts on duality, what I have learned about it, and how I am so open to having this conversation on duality as it reflects on the first 6 months of this year in particular. In this episode, we discuss: 1) The duality of life is what makes it rich and meaningful. Life is a dance of opposites, both light and…
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In this episode, we speak with Athlete, Personal trainer, and Health and Nutrition coach, Tayler Kelly. Tayler is a passionate personal trainer, athlete, and holistic nutritionist who empowers others through fitness and wellness. Focusing on athletic functional training, she blends her love for martial arts and holistic nutrition to help people ach…
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In this episode, I wanted to share some thoughts on scripting, what it is and one of the biggest lessons I learned about scripting while on my mastermind retreat in Sedona last month. I am not new to scripting at all. I am happy to share what I have learned from 10 years of scripting. These are the steps I use to write a script for my brain to focu…
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In this episode, I wanted to share some thoughts on your breaking points or what feels like your breaking point and what it can also become. In this episode, we discuss: 1) Your breaking point can also become your learning point, the point where you ask more or different questions, where you recognize what is or isn’t working, where you are being a…
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In this episode, we speak with The Social Psychic, Jason Zuk. Jason is an Attorney licensed to Practice Law in FL, TX, MS, AL, & NJ. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Tampa, his Juris Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University, and an LL.M. (Masters of Law) in International & Comparative Law from Georgetown University. Jason is…
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In this episode, I wanted to share some thoughts on the stories we tell ourselves, The story that we tell ourselves is the one that lives. Whether it is a story you want or don’t want, the only way we can change the story is to have awareness to interrupt the pattern and decide to create and feed a new story. I share some tips, tools and strategies…
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In this episode, I wanted to share some thoughts on one of the biggest illusions we keep searching for, myself included. We all try to avoid uncertainty, even if it means being wrong. We take comfort in certainty and demand it from others, even when we know it’s impossible. In this episode, we discuss: 1) When we crave certainty we are searching ou…
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In this episode, we speak with Kim Mortson, from Body Design by Kim. Kim is passionate about inspiring and helping others to lead a healthier lifestyle. Kim is a certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition and Wellness Specialist and Older Adult Fitness Pro-Trainer who has combined her qualifications, industry recognition and personal enthusiasm to build…
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In this episode, I wanted to share some thoughts on who your biggest critic is and how you can learn to shift this perspective. “Your harshest critic is always going to be yourself. Don’t ignore that critic, but don’t give it more attention than what it deserves.” ~ Michael Ian Black. Self-criticism is normal and even healthy in small doses. The do…
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In this episode, I wanted to share some thoughts on what it means to be OUTSPOKEN, and why everyone can embrace this energy with some intentional work and subconscious reprogramming. In this episode, we discuss: 1) Start with getting quiet and asking yourself when did you decide that you couldn’t share your voice, your message, or allow yourself to…
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In this episode, I wanted to share how a word that maybe you have associated yourself with, or one that has carried a lot of meaning to you, actually can have a shift in perspective. I believe this episode will resonate with you and somewhere in there is a word that you have let define you and you are giving it far too much power. In this episode, …
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In this episode, I wanted to share some thoughts on the invisible progress that we don’t take the time to see in ourselves. If you want to get good at the game, whatever the game is, you have to do enough reps and one of the reasons that we don’t do enough reps is invisible progress, we don’t see that invisible progress, if you are beating somethin…
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In this episode, I wanted to share some thoughts on fear and failure and how we can get stuck in replaying a movie that doesn’t serve us. In this episode, we discuss: 1) If you are stuck on a repeat of replaying the movie of your past, replaying your “failures”, your mistakes, the things you wished you could have done differently, you are not creat…
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In this episode, I wanted to share some thoughts on a past connection call on our focus to go back and fix what doesn’t feel like it’s working. Sometimes what isn’t working is an invitation to ask some deeper questions and explore new possibilities. In this episode, we discuss: 1) If you are trying to fix, edit or make a part of your business/relat…
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In this episode, I wanted to share some thoughts on limiting beliefs and learning how to dance with them instead of fighting with them. As you grow and expand in your life and in your business, your limiting beliefs come with you. You might as well build a better relationship with them. In this episode, we discuss: 1) Limiting beliefs are usually s…
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In this episode, we speak with Founder and CEO, Renée Warren. Renee is an award-winning entrepreneur, angel investor, author, speaker, and founder of We Wild Women, a PR agency revolutionizing how female-led businesses shine in the media spotlight. Renée is not just a leader; she's a visionary, innovating how women can achieve unprecedented visibil…
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In this episode, I wanted to share some thoughts on how to lean into the story that you don’t want to share. The story you don’t want to share has tremendous power over you. Here are some thoughts on how to shift that. You might be thinking it is behind me, I can move on, it is in my past, yet if some part of you is connected to the past in that wa…
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In this episode, we dive into the fear of starting anything. There is a fear of the unknown, the what if’s, the fear of mistakes, of judgements, of what if I screw up, etc. What if you can paint your new story to be even better than your current one? This quote from Tony Robbins says it all, “Life is a dance between your greatest fear and your deep…
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In this episode, we speak with Business and Marketing Mentor, Laura Sinclair. Laura believes that you and your business deserve to be seen. With over a decade of experience building digital marketing strategies for some of the world’s biggest brands, Laura has dedicated her life's work to teaching women how to grow their businesses and take big lea…
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In this episode, I wanted to share a concept that you only feel your emotions for 90 seconds. Harvard brain scientist Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor explains “When a person reacts to something in their environment, there's a 90-second chemical process that happens in the body; after that, any remaining emotional response is just the person choosing to stay …
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