Shift The Story Podcast

Did you know that there is an invisible enemy within that needs to be acknowledged before it can be defeated? Nobody is immune. The effects of it show up in everyone’s life. It keeps things as they always were. It creates fear of the unknown. It allows ignorance to thrive. It’s called stasis. Stasis—that force […]

Remember the song, The Sound of Silence? Recently I watched a stunningly beautiful new rendition by the band, Disturbed. The power of the song demanded that I pay attention to the message. After hearing this song for years, I finally realized it spoke of two kinds of silences. The silence of quiet. The silence of […]

We all know we see what we believe. It’s not the other way around. Although we usually live as if it was. So here’s the question. If we want to live the fullest life possible and express the highest idea of ourselves, is it possible to do so by holding on to a past belief […]

In the past few years, I have learned something, which I knew, but didn’t appreciate as much as I do now. In fact, I am pretty sure that I haven’t fully appreciated it yet, but I am on the road to opening my eyes to the fact that I can’t see what I am looking […]

Theology. It’s good for you. Gary is a church historian by trade. His writing, speaking, and teaching explores the Christian past to equip today’s disciples. Gary suggests that we can all claim the riches we didn’t know was ours. He says the more you know about your own family history, the wiser you can be […]

Del and I have been watching the Netflix series called The Crown. It’s so interesting to see the story of Queen Elizabeth’s life. As I watch it my admiration for Queen Elizabeth has grown tremendously. I suppose I was like other people in America, barely registering that there is a Queen, wondering how old is […]

Legend has it, Megan was born with a book in her hands. When she was a kid, her mom would ground her from reading in order to get her to do her chores. Megan’s dad — also an avid reader — introduced her to Tolkien in her late elementary years, and she never looked back. […]

The conference was over, and I was standing in line waiting for lunch. I was in a hotel/casino in Las Vegas. In Vegas, gambling is the product. They want you to gamble. They need you to gamble. There is almost nowhere you can go where there are not flashing lights, smoke, noise and lever pulling […]

When I looked at my iPhone screen, I saw the little red circle on the App Store icon that alerted me that a few apps needed to be updated. It showed the number as three, but when I opened the App Store, there were thirty-eight apps that had to be updated. I did the obvious. […]

I heard a story a few weeks ago that I can’t stop thinking about. Not because it is about potato chips, but because of what happens to them so that we can all get a perfect chip. After hearing the story, in my imagination, I turned the potato chips into thoughts. What if we did […]

For a long time I excused them by saying, “But they are so cute. And they keep the mouse and shrew population down.” For anyone not living in shrew territory. It’s not a harsh term for an angry woman, I am talking about those little buggers that dig in your garden. If you actually see […]

One morning last week, I had my earbuds in and was listening to podcasts while making the beds and getting the house ready for the day. Knowing that I had a coaching session with a client later that morning I realized that I would need my earbuds for the call. So I started looking for […]

What do John McWade, John Francis, Mother Theresa, Henry David Thoreau, Eckhart Tolle, Susan Lamont, and Morpheus have in common? They know the value of silence, quiet, white space. We have a plethora of evidence that silence, quiet, contemplation is necessary, not sorta necessary, but absolutely necessary, for our mental and physical health and yet, […]

Seth Godin says that either we are in resistance or going forward. It’s Steven Pressfield’s word that he is using. Pressfield brought resistance out of hiding in his fantastic book The War of Art Don’t think this applies to you because you are not an artist? Not so. We all are invited to live every […]

The unknown normal and a talking bag of chips, what more could you want from a mini Shift The Story podcast? Take a trip with me as we talk about expecting the unknown, discovering the healing power of vibrations, and what happens when you talk to plants. If you like these short Just Beca podcasts […]

What I like most is thinking about, and designing ways to shift my story about myself and my world. And thinking about how I can help you shift your story because if we do – if we shift our story to something that works – better than what was working five minutes ago – then […]

Have you ever met someone so full of life that while talking to them you couldn’t stop giggling or laughing with joy? That’s what happened to me while talking to my guest. Ulrike just blew me away with her stories and happiness about meeting God when she was five years old and later healing thyroid cancer by expressing herself. Die or come alive - that was the message. In this shift the story podcast Ulrike will brighten your day and inspire your life. Perhaps you will also find yourself laughing with joy. Ready? I promise she will inspire you to shift the story, and do it together.

For the last thirty-six years, Mary and Ron Hulnick have been sharing their understanding of spiritual psychology through a masters program at their University of Santa Monica in California, Now with their new book Remembering The Light Within, they are reaching out to share with all of us. In this Shift the Story podcast Ron and Mary share how they began, and what they have learned along the way so that we can shift the story together with joy and love expressed.

Where does fear come from , what does fear produce, and how do we rise above it? In answering these questions Del and I explore the speed of light, the idea of freedom, the number 7, escape velocity, the world of thought, and relativity. And much more! Come with us as we discover ways to dissolve fear, which of course automatically shifts the story.

How can I make this better, and how does this feel to me? These are two questions my guest Lisa Vogt asks herself. Then she asks us, how do you use your voice, how do express yourself in the world? The point behind these questions is for us to explore how to live wholehearted, inspiring and daring lives. Lisa walks us through some of her life decisions as she chooses to live an inspiring life. Her shift stories are both familiar and encouraging to all of us desiring to fully live our purpose.

What is true dominion? Is it the dominion over others or is the dominion over our thoughts? If you are listening to this, you probably already know the answer. In this podcast, Del and I explore how discernment is a requirement of true dominion and how we can learn and practice it. Plus, really interesting stories about people whose skill at awareness is nothing short of astonishing. Stay with us as we explore the questions and answers to who and what has power of us, and what is true and what isn’t. It is all good - and it is definitely a shift of the story.

Frank Alberti figured out early in his life that no matter what happens, life shifts always bring something good. And as young as he is, he has had enough to prove his point. Frankie shares how he got through a brain tumor, why his band’s name Saturday Grim is really about being positive and joyous, and finding the gift in life’s shifts. Be yourself, and have fun is Frankie’s point of view. Plus, it’s good to be quirky. Listen to Frankie explain how he has found and applied this point of view to his life, and the results of that choice.

What is perception? What are the modes of perception? How powerful IS perception? How must we identify ourselves in our perception? What difference will it make? In this reality shift Del and I explore the idea of perception. Wait, you may say, don’t you always talk about perception? YES - I do. But this time we are going to talk about in terms of how we identify ourselves. It is a helpful hint on how to identify ourselves as spiritual beings and yet live what appears to be a human life. Hum … yes, we are shifting the story - again!

Have you ever met someone for the first time and you felt as if you have known them forever? That’s how I felt meeting Joanna Pieters. Joanna is warm, friendly, and an expert on creative resilience. She addresses the questions, What stops us from being creative? What is creative? Why do we want to be creative? In this Shift The Story podcast Joanna shares her insight into the interaction into being creative and being commercial, and the power of trust. You will probably feel as if you have known Joanna forever too. For sure she is helping us all shift the story together.

When life creates a vacuum, something better comes along to fill that hole. Yep! That point of view is what my guest Pamela Wilson, a self-professed lover of life shifting moments lives by. In this Shift The Story podcast Pamela explains why she loves the concept of shifting and how it benefits her in her life and business. And Pamela’s business is all about teaching businesses (even the tiny ones)how to build their brand - and imagine this - make a profit! I have been a fan of Pamela for a long time, and whether you have a business or not, I think you will love how she looks at life and change, and how that point of view shifts her life!

Identifying and defeating the predator - forever? Is it possible? What do we mean by a predator? What kinds of predators are there? In this Reality Shift, Del and I explore the idea of predators. Admittedly, not anyone’s favorite subject, but something we all need to talk about at some point. However, I think you will find that we approach the idea of predator differently than you might expect. We’ll cover how they operate, what tools they use, how we identify them, how to protect ourselves, and how do we defeat a predator forever - without becoming on ourselves. It’s a podcast about freedom. Definitely shifting the story!

Joseph Mbele understands and appreciates two entirely different cultures, and in doing so reminds us that what we think is normal, is not necessarily someone else’s normal. Understanding and appreciating this makes all the difference in having a peaceful global community. Joseph gives us a glimpse into his African culture, the idea of community, and the promise of learning from each other. As Joseph says, the understanding of other cultures will wake us up and see life differently. It’s a fascinating glimpse into how our differences can make us stronger.

Hope matters and you are not alone. Imagine how important these words are to to someone who has partner has died. Michele Neff Hernandez discovered how important these words mean when in one moment her life changed forever when her husband died. In this podcast, Michele shares how she has not only shifted her story but provides for millions, yes millions, of other widowed people. Every one of us either will be in grief or will want to help someone who is now in grieving. Michelle’s message on how to help practically and compassionately is one everyone needs to hear.

We all have thoughts about how we could have done things better. What if what you did was the perfect thing to do. Would it release you from shame, or guilt, or just wishing for things to be different. My guest Barbara St. Dennis does just that. She teaches how to shift the story into one that releases the desire of our hearts. Barb takes us into the world, of tapping, flower essences, herbs, and love for ourselves and our lives. We both agree - we have the right and the ability to shift any story into one that brings happiness and fulfillment. Come with us as we shift the story together.

Beginning with the right premise means we end up with a correct answer. This is true in every aspect of life. But when we are attempting to live our lives based on our highest understanding of Truth then it becomes critical. In these Reality Shifts my husband, Del Piper, and I explore such seemingly diverse subjects as Chinese healing, lines of demarcation, qualities, Mad Bear and the False Face Society, just to name a few. This time we focus on the idea of possession, protection, and provision and touch on the four steps to shifting from a material perception to a spiritual one. What’s the difference between being possessed, and possession. Let’s find out.

"Your life is not broken, and we can prove it," is the motto of my guest Paul White. During this podcast Paul shares two stories that describes what happens when he begins with this premise. That is what Paul does. He rewrites stories and that changes lives. He says, it is not a fix. It is a return to what is true. Paul is definitely shifting the story of every life he touches.

Is it possible to work with bureaucracy to bring about the social changes we want to see? Can art be part of urban life? My guest Kauser Razvi says, "yes." Kauser believes government can work for social benefit, and she demonstrates what that looks like every day in her work and in her life. I heard Kauser speak at Creative Mornings in Cleveland, and was moved by both her business and personal message. I think you will be too.

The title of this podcast is inspired by the Don Juan quote in The Power of Silence. “A crucial point of reference is freedom of perception; it is intent, it is the spirit, the somersault of thought into the miraculous; the act of reaching beyond our boundaries and touching the inconceivable.” In this podcast, we continue to trace Del's experiences with the Native American teachers that have guided him through the years and entwine what he learned with the principles of The Shift. You'll hear about Rolling Thunder, Sunbear, Wallace Black Elk, and Twyla Nitsch. It's a podcast full of stories, enjoy!

If you have ever had the thought that it’s not possible to be a multidimensional person and express all your talents, my guest Gina Nemo will inspire you to think differently about that idea. Gina followed her famous father Henry Nemo into music but didn’t stop there. To name a few things - she is a poet, writer, speaker, musician, singer, songwriter, actress, producer, director, marketing executive, business owner, teacher, and mom. And yes, loves it all. Here’s Gina giving us some hints of how she does it.

As I record this it’s the holiday season. But no matter when you listen, know that this is my gift from me to you. Let's remember who we really are, so we can shift our stories out of any version that is not working for us and into the light. We are the object that divine light shines upon, and in this world, we are the light - the emitters of light, the reflectors of light. As light, we bring light to every situation. We are the beauty of the light revealing all that is good, and we are the light uncovering all that needs to be cleaned.

When I asked Kyla Plaxton to be on the podcast, she told me she had a story to tell if I thought my listeners would want to hear it. My answer was "yes, " and that is what she does for the first part of this podcast. She is compelling in her honesty and transparency. Kyla found a way to rewrite a story that could have shut down her life, and instead opened it up to service and happiness.

Do the right thing. How many times have we heard this, and believe that this is exactly what we should do? But, what price would we pay to do it? You may not know who David Frakt is by name, but you will remember what he did, and after hearing this podcast, I know you will be even more grateful that he is out there always choosing to do the right thing.

Do you like simple, straightforward advice and suggestions, then my guest today will satisfy your craving. Patty DeDominic has built three successful companies, sold two of them, and is taking what she learned and used it to coach others. Patty DeDominic, the owner of DeDominic & Associates in Santa Barbara, could be called a modern-day renaissance woman. She started two businesses from scratch — PDQ Personnel Services and CT Engineering — and then sold them and moved to Santa Barbara, a lifelong dream. By the end of the podcast, you will have heard three of Patty's guiding principles, a big do and a big don’t. There’s more than that, but I don’t want to give it away. Instead, let’s listen to Patty as she explains how she shifts the story.

The title of this podcast is inspired by the Don Juan quote in The Power of Silence. “A crucial point of reference is freedom of perception; it is intent, it is the spirit, the somersault of thought into the miraculous; the act of reaching beyond our boundaries and touching the inconceivable.” In this podcast, we trace Del's experiences with the Native American teachers that have guided him through the years and entwine what he learned with the principles of The Shift. You'll hear about Rolling Thunder, Sunbear, Wallace Black Elk, and Twyla Nitsch. Plus stories about sweat lodges and how nature collaborates.

Best known for his popular children’s picture book series, “The Rat Pack of Hollywood” which chronicles a pack of celebrity rats who embark on a music career. Michael is a former Ringling Brothers clown, Hollywood talent agent and a comedian. He has hung out with Michael Jackson, been invited to the White House and was the mastermind behind the “Eddie Haskell for President” campaign. In addition he has written a crime novel, “inTWINition of Murder.” Listen to Michael and learn how real life events inspired his life shifts and real life adventures.

Thou shalt not hold me back. Cynthia Dagnal-Myron made this her life statement. Using it, she has achieved the kind of life that is important to her, And it also helped her to survive life's hardships including a serious illness. I was inspired and moved by Cynthia's shift stories, especially her recent conversion to Catholicism. Cynthia shares her awareness that life loves her and what a difference that knowledge has made in her life. It's a beautiful shift choice for all of us.

David Mooring took what he knew, merged it with where he wanted to go, and made the big leap to being his own boss. How did he do it, and with a young family to support! A few hints: Don’t compare. Break work into chunk size pieces. Make what you want a daily habit. Listen to the podcast for more tips from Dave.

Kara Gott Warner loves her job so much she can’t believe that she gets paid for doing it. Isn’t that something we all want to experience? For as long as I can remember I have been obsessed with the idea that perception and choices determine what we experience. So, what perception and choices did Kara choose? What job is she doing that she loves so much? It just might be one that you like!

As I listened to this podcast to prepare it for its re-release, I was caught up again in the simplicity of consciously choosing the reality we want to experience. Of course, it means we have to know ourselves well enough to make that shift, but we always have the right, and ability to do so. The why of its importance is sometimes so obvious we forget, and that’s what I think this series does - reminds us of the reasons, and the outcome. Once again, Del and I cover a multitude of subjects, including hypnotism, struggle, states of perception, and what happens when we shift. What changes? It’s a subtle but important answer. Since we do get to choose the reality we perceive, let’s bring ourselves to the point of view of the best reality we can imagine. In this way, we might touch the edge of big R Reality, and experience some of the infinite of its care for all of its expressions, unlimited and consistent care.

Have you ever heard someone say something from across a table, and you wanted to know more? That’s what happened when I heard my guest Karen Poirier-Brode speak. I heard enough to be intrigued. Karen was an OBGYM, and now she is doing a podcast on scrapbooking? How? Why? Karen has a wonderful shift story about choosing to say yes in order to move on from something she loved to something else. Did she find joy? How hard was it? Sometimes we get to choose our shift, and sometimes it chooses us. It’s what we do next that counts.

Although sometimes I build websites for clients, it’s on a small scale, so I wanted to find someone I could refer people to that I trusted and could work with. The day I decide to look for someone, I received a business email and one of the links in the information was to Raubi Perilli. I was delighted when I saw that Raubi was doing exactly what I would do if my primary business was putting small businesses online. I wrote to her, she wrote right back, we talked, and the rest is history. No, this podcast is not about building websites. It is about starting somewhere and allowing the steps to take you towards a life that expresses who you are.

I WATCHED AS Christine Bajorek uplifted a whole room by simply walking into it. When I asked her to be a guest on this podcast, her only worry was would she bring enough value to the listeners. I laughed. You will hear me laugh a lot in this podcast because Christine does what seems impossible […]

BEFORE I EVEN STARTED the recording of this podcast, Daniel J. Lewis had given me a tip that will make every podcast I do from this point on better. And at the end, he gave me another. That’s what he does. He takes podcasts from average to amazing. Moving from average to amazing is not just about podcasting, it is about life. And, of course, there is a story behind this. Because Daniel didn’t start out being a podcaster, and along the way, he made some hard choices about what was right for him and his stress level. He learned how to say no to something to say yes to something better. We all could use this advice. So, let's listen to what Daniel has to say.

One day I heard that internal voice tell me to find Kate Potter. That was easy; her Namaste Yoga has been my go to practice since it first appeared on a TV show about ten years ago. What was much harder for me was asking her to be a guest on this podcast? Why would she say yes? I have adored her work, and therefore her, for years. But she did, and her story is even more incredible than I expected - which is saying A LOT! Kate shares her shift. It’s lovely, profound, and in the end deeply inspiring. If you haven’t yet heard of Kate, you are in for a treat. If you already know who she is, well, you wish I would just let Kate talk. Okay, here you go!

FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS in my registration package at a podcasting conference not to eat lunch alone, I spoke up and asked the beautiful woman getting ready to sit alone, if she would like to have lunch with me. For the next hour, Chel Hamilton and I shared some of our life stories and discovered that we had a common passion for shifting stories and sharing stories. Chel tells an amazing life story, and in this podcast, she shares many of the tools and ideas that she has used to turn her life around. know you will find them inspiring and life-changing.

DOES CHANGE ALWAYS BRING a gift? What if it is an unwanted change? Writer Nancy Christie answered that question for herself, and her answer will help all of us as we experience changes we would not have chosen for ourselves. In this podcast Nancy explains how she dealt with the anger she felt when she found out her mother had cancer. As a result, a new writing career opened up for her. That meant she had to find a way to overcome her shyness. Listen to how she not overcame it and found the blessing in change.