Your Today Story with Gina Kershaw

This episode is about triggers. Not the triggers that occur from trauma or PTSD, but the triggers that happen when someone says something that hurts our feelings, a crazy driver cuts us off on the road, or our spouse says just the "right thing" that he/she knows will hurt... those triggers.These kinds of triggers hit us immediately like a gut punch - we literally feel them physically before we even realize that we have made that statement or situation "mean something" in our minds. It happens so quickly that sometimes we don't even have time to consciously think before we feel broken, lash out or do something else that we may later regret.If that has ever happened to you (admit it... we have all been triggered), then this podcast is for you today.  I'm going to share a 4-step process I learned from one of my mentors, Jim Fortin, that will help you to defuse the situation before it takes complete hold of you.I LOVE this process and use it often. I know it will help you too!If this podcast helped you in any way, please share it with someone you love. Sometimes we suffer in silence, and it doesn't have to be that way!----Some Links:Jim Fortin: https://www.jimfortin.com/Jim Fortin's Podcast: https://www.jimfortin.com/podcast/Website: https://www.ginakershaw.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginakershawFree Manifestation Guide: https://www.yourtodaystory.com/2022-guideWork with Gina:  https://www.ginakershaw.com/coachingReach out to me by email! I'd love to hear from you. hello@ginakershaw.com

Today's podcast is all about Human Design - what it is and how you can use it to learn more about yourself, what lights you up, how you make decisions, and what motivates you.If you love tools like Enneagram, MBTI, Chinese Astrology, or Zodiac types, you are going to LOVE Human Design.In this podcast, I share my (beginner) knowledge about the energy types and the ways to know if you are in or out of alignment with your specific type.—-Here are some resources and links I mentioned:How to Get your Free Chart:https://www.myhumandesign.com/https://www.mybodygraph.com/https://humandesignblueprint.com/Instagram Resources:@erinclairejones: https://www.instagram.com/erinclairejones@jes.fields: https://www.instagram.com/jes.fields@iamedencarpenter: https://www.instagram.com/iamedencarpenter/@humandesignblueprint: https://www.instagram.com/humandesignblueprint/Other personality tests:https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-testMore Links:Website: https://www.ginakershaw.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginakershaw Free Manifestation Guide: https://www.yourtodaystory.com/2022-guide The Your Today Story Formula: https://www.yourtodaystory.comReach out to me by email! I'd love to hear from you. hello@ginakershaw.com

Dionna is a Conscious Coach that supports moms, helping them to create sustainable balance in all areas of life without the shame and guilt that comes with this important role!After becoming a mother and investing in self-development, therapy, leadership trainings and more, Dionna saw a huge gap in the industry. Moms were being left out and really lacking the support systematically, socially, and emotionally to manage this role.Likewise, becoming a single mom in the midst of a pandemic presented new challenges that came with being an entrepreneur and Dionna knew her purpose was not only in supporting moms but in their ability to make it on their own!Dionna works deliberately, compassionately and swiftly so you walk way as the next version of who you get to be in this lifetime!Here are some of the topics we talked about: How she found the courage to stretch herself beyond her comfort zone to make space for the good things she knew were coming. How she confronted head-on a few things she suspected were holding her back:AlcoholSelf-Doubt Why going ALL-IN isn't harder than baby steps. How our brains tell us we aren't good enough when we are actually SHINING! (She gives an amazing example of when this happened to her recently). Her manifestation process and why manifestation can be challenging for many people. Why meltdowns are an important part of the manifestation process. Surrendering usually doesn't happen without them.Enjoy and share!!---------------------If you would like to learn more about Dionna, you can find her here:Instagram: @dionnachambers and @coachformomFree 4-Week Mindfulness ChallengeSchedule a free consultationMore Links:Website: https://www.ginakershaw.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginakershawFree Manifestation Guide: https://www.yourtodaystory.com/2022-guideThe Your Today Story Formula: https://www.yourtodaystory.comReach out to me by email! I'd love to hear from you. hello@ginakershaw.comLeave a review, screenshot, and tag me on Instagram! We have drawings each month for some cool stuff! You could be our next winner!

If you want to attract something different in your life, you will need to energetically match that new thing. This means that you are going to have to be a different person and do different things, because if you were already an energetic match to what you want, you would have it. Look around at where you are right now and what you have, and consider that you are an energetic match to those things. If you want more, you've got to step up your game.Being the diamond can apply in all areas of your life.  Anything you want or desire in life can be "the diamond." So, whatever it is that you are desiring in your life right now - more money, a loving relationship, a promotion, more clients, a higher-level of friends and associations, more freedom, (and really anything), you have to start being the kind of person that matches the energy of those things. When you know what you want, you can start being the kind of person that is aligned with that next level.  Like always attracts like.Lead the charge - set the standard - make today be the day that you start being that diamond that you want in your life.What can you do today to start being the future you?Before you go, be sure to follow the show and to leave a review. Let me know what resonated with you today by tagging me on Instagram @ginakershaw. I will share your post too!-------------------------------And if you haven't added your name to the waitlist for my upcoming 6-week Manifestation Program (The Your Today Story Formula),  be sure to go to yourtodaystory.com and add your name there.In that program, you are going to learn the fastest way to manifest - from small things like just having a productive day - to the big things like creating a successful business, finding your soulmate or making your first million.  This program is incredible!  In six weeks you are going to get unstuck, inspired, and you will have the tools that are going to be life-changing for you on a level that you have only dreamed of until now. I teach you how to use my proven 2-minute morning manifestation formula that is based on brain science and ancient wisdom - but it is so much more than that.You'll get clear on what you really want in life, you will understand intention-setting and you will get the exact steps to manifestation and the law of attraction so that you can put them into practice in your life right now. Plus there will be live group calls, workbooks and templates, and all the support you need as you level-up.I like to limit the number of women in each round so that we can build a connected community, so if your heart is pounding, you need to get on that waitlist so that you will get first info and access when the course is open on June 2, 2022.  You can get on the list at yourtodaystory.com.More Links:Website: https://www.ginakershaw.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginakershawFree Manifestation Guide: https://www.yourtodaystory.com/2022-guideThe Your Today Story Formula: https://www.yourtodaystory.comReach out to me by email! I'd love to hear from you. hello@ginakershaw.comLeave a review, screenshot, and tag me on Instagram! We have drawings each month for some cool stuff! You could be our next winner!

One of the secret ingredients to effective manifestation is having faith in a higher power.  And what's interesting is that this higher power is different for everyone.The key is connection, faith, and trust.That is why my higher power is a woman. She is a mom. She loves me unconditionally and wants the best for me.  Similar to my own experiences as a mom, I know it makes her sad when I don't believe in myself and when I hold myself back.  She always wants me to go after my dreams because she personally knows my talents and potential.  She is always willing to help me - no matter what.  When I take steps towards my purpose, she opens more doors for me - while still letting me fail and learn from experiences along the way so that I am ready for the next steps.My Heavenly Mother is the higher power that I can trust and believe in, and she has made manifestation work for me in ways I never imagined. I'm grateful to share her with you today.Links:Website: https://www.ginakershaw.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginakershawFree Manifestation Guide: https://www.yourtodaystory.com/2022-guideThe Your Today Story Formula: https://www.yourtodaystory.comReach out to me by email! I'd love to hear from you. hello@ginakershaw.comLeave a review, screenshot, and tag me on Instagram! We have drawings each month for some cool stuff! You could be our next winner! 

When inspiration hits, it's magical. 

I was discussing life goals with my husband the other night, and I used the word “more” several times before I realized he was totally cringing (energetically) every time.Don't you want more? I asked.  He very uncomfortably responded that he was happy with life and content with how things are right now.This podcast explores the inclination to polarize the word “more.” Grateful or greedy.Is it possible to have both?How do you feel about the word “more?” Let me know!Links:Website: https://www.ginakershaw.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginakershawFree Manifestation Guide: https://www.yourtodaystory.com/2022-guideThe Your Today Story Formula: https://www.yourtodaystory.com/the-formula

In this podcast, I talk about programming and how each of us is programmed from an early age to believe the things our caregivers and other influential people believe.This is about examining and questioning the beliefs you have and thinking about where those beliefs came from and whether those beliefs still serve a higher good in your life and in your own personal development.I share my journey of the programming I experienced from religion and how I lived most of my life believing that I was unworthy and that I had to prove my goodness to everyone around me. I share how I was taught that questioning was bad and that if I questioned my spiritual leaders that it would cause a terrible break down of faith and spirituality - when, in fact, my fear of questioning is what kept me inside a box that was designed to hold me back and keep me in conformity.As I have taught and mentored the women in my programs I have been surprised that many women do not even know what they want in life.  I think this is because of programming.This episode will get you thinking about why you don't know what you want, and why you don't know your purpose in life or how to be happy. And hopefully it will get you to question some of the beliefs you currently have that may be keeping the "real you" from showing up.xo GinaSome links:Instagram: @ginakershawTwitter: @yourtodaystoryFacebook: @yourtodaystoryMy mentoring program: Your Today StoryFree Manifestation Guide: www.yourtodaystory.com/2022-guide

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Just when we were starting to decompress from the commercialization of December and the holiday season, a new wave of commercialization has hit us square on - and most of us don't even realize it.It's January. Yep, just January. And we are in the thick of it. So many expectations, resolutions, goals, planning and new yearly planners (actually I DO love new planners tbh). This "New Year, New You" slogan seems likes a good thing - but is it?Or is it just a way to sell more gym memberships, financial planning systems, and get-rich schemes?How about we turn that nonsense off.This podcast explores why there is no "new you" and there never will be.There is only one "you," and you do not have to be better.By shifting your perspective, you can have a  better life experience.Learn how the programming of your childhood has created layers that have covered up and distorted the "true you" and how you can start the un-doing.A few links I mentioned:Free manifestation guide: https://www.yourtodaystory.com/2022-guideFree meditations: https://www.ginakershaw.comCore Values Masterclass: https://www.yourtodaystory.com/values  (Use code PODCAST2022 for 70% off!)

You are a multi-tasking dynamo taking care of work, family, dinner, your broke college student, the dog's excessive paw-licking, the science project due tomorrow...  You do it all.  You are always showing up and being responsible for the situations and people in your life.But when do you show up for yourself? How often can you say that you have shown up for yourself today? I believe that we all must find a way to show up for ourselves, our goals, our dreams, and our ideas every. single. day.But where can you find the time to show up for yourself when most days you feel like life is a whirlwind?In this podcast, I will share with you a simple secret to showing up. The idea/method was given to me as a gift from the universe, and I want to share it with you.  In this short podcast, you will learn how toStart showing up for yourself today (and every day).How to utilize a 2-minute method that you can do without fail every day even if you don't wake up early and you have lots of family distractions.Start using this method as a foundation for your manifestation journey.Give this method a try for 20-30 days and let me know how things are changing for you!! It's so fun for me to hear about all of your successes!Links:Morning Manifestor Bootcamp:  www.yourtodaystory.com/bootcampGina's Website: www.ginakershaw.comFree 2022 Manifestation Guide: www.yourtodaystory.com/2022-guide

If you have seen small manifestations work in your life, but you haven't been able to manifest big, life-changing things, there is an essential step that you may be missing.In this podcast you will discover:A critical step to manifest life-changing situationsThe science behind activating a mind|body connectionHow to start using this knowledge to improve your manifestation practice and to bring the things you truly want into your life fasterxo Gina -----------Here are some links I shared:The 2022 Manifestation GuideMorning Manifestor Bootcamp - how to enroll or hop on the waitlistReach out with your biggest aha moment to yourtodaystory@gmail.comMessage me on Instagram @ginakershawGina's Website: https://www.ginakershaw.com

The foundation of manifestation is the idea that God or Divine Intelligence has a beautiful plan for you and that everything is happening for you and for your benefit.  Gabby Bernstein has said that "the Universe has your back," and if you can shift your faith and beliefs to this foundation that everything is rigged in your favor, then you will be ready to manifest everything good that you have ever wanted in your life.In this episode, I share ways that you can start using this technique to get through simple situations (like having to wait longer than expected in traffic or the grocery store).  It is best to start using this technique in small and simple ways as a start.I also share some personal experiences where  I have been able to look back years after a difficult experience and see that situation as a moment that pushed me towards a different destiny. So, even though the experiences were hard (and nothing I would ever wish to experience again), I could see with new eyes that the hard thing was actually a blessing for me.My new mantra is "Everything is a Blessing."This episode in no way negates a difficult or tragic experience you may currently be going through, it is only a new way of shifting your mindset that may resonate with you right now.I would love to know what you think - I always respond to emails or comments - I read everything! And if this episode has touched your heart, I hope you will share it!xo Gina -----------Here are some links I shared:The 2022 Manifestation GuideErin Titensor's podcast: The CEO Mindset MethodReach out with your biggest aha moment to yourtodaystory@gmail.comMessage me on Instagram @ginakershawGina's Website: https://www.ginakershaw.com

In this podcast, we talk about the law of attraction and why you may feel like it is not real, or why it may not be working for you the way you hoped.There is one huge mistake that many people make when trying to manifest their deepest desires into their lives - and that is knowing what to expect.This podcast explains what you should expect and how to mentally prepare for what comes next so that you can start experiencing the results you want.Imagine what you could accomplish when you manifest knowing what you will need to do next. It can be life-changing! ----------- Here are some links I shared:Reach out with your biggest aha moment to yourtodaystory@gmail.com.Message me on Instagram @ginakershaw.Gina's Website: https://www.ginakershaw.com

This week we talk about subliminal messaging - yes, the kind you remember hearing about when you were a teenager and the adults told you to stop listening to Stairway to Heaven by Led Zepplin - those subliminals.The reason why I became so interested in subliminal messaging is because of its connection to the subconscious mind,  and you know that I am all about reprogramming the subconscious mind so that you can start manifesting faster and more effectively. This year I've had a chance to learn a lot more about subliminal messaging and how it can be used to slow down the aging process, help cure disease, and how it can help us move past limiting beliefs about what we think we are capable of doing – it's pretty cool!I've even used myself as an experiment! I hope this podcast sparks some curiosity about the subject. Let me know how you've used it too!Links mentioned in this episode:Advertising Logo SamplesMindzoom - Create Your Own Subliminal RecordingHere are a few more links! Send a screenshot of your review to yourtodaystory@gmail.comThe Your Today Story Experience: https://www.yourtodaystory.com/experienceGina's Website: https://www.ginakershaw.comFollow on Instagram: @ginakershaw 

SHOW NOTES:In honor of the 30th episode, I thought I would share a few things that got me to where I am in my life right now – and who started it all. I still can't believe that I just recently learned about manifestation. The person who introduced this beautiful concept to me was Jen Sincero and for that reason she will always hold a special place in my heart.That is why I want to share Jen Sincero with you and tell you a few things that I learned from her that completely changed everything about my life – how I understand my existence better, and how I discovered the law of attraction and how it is possible to think about and manifest good things into your life.  --- Here are some of Jen Sincero's books:You Are A Badass: How To Stop Doubting Your Greatness And Start Living An Awesome Life:  https://amzn.to/3APcS28You Are a Badass at Making Money: Master the Mindset of Wealth: https://amzn.to/3A0zZG1You Are a Badass Every Day: How to Keep Your Motivation Strong, Your Vibe High, and Your Quest for Transformation Unstoppable: https://amzn.to/3ihX3tL And Shannon Colleary's award-winning movie!To the Stars (paperback): https://amzn.to/3F2qz05To the Stars (movie trailer): https://www.imdb.com/video/vi4288658969?playlistId=tt6886080&ref_=tt_ov_vi Here are a few more links! Send a screenshot of your review to yourtodaystory@gmail.comThe Your Today Story Experience: https://www.yourtodaystory.com/experienceGina's Website: https://www.ginakershaw.comFollow on Instagram: @ginakershaw 

In this podcast we talk about why you may not be creating the results you want – or why you have not progressed in your life as much as you always hoped for. If you've found yourself saying “I can't do that because I have never done it before,” then this episode is going to help you make a massive mindset shift!The belief that your past defines your future will hold you back faster than anything else can. But, the truth is that everything you desire is available to you if you can shift this one mindset trap, and eliminate those words from your vocabulary.  Every time you try something new or do something differently than you did before, you create a new YOU because when you learn something new, you are never the same person again. You are growing, you are progressing, you are on your way to a beautiful and successful future.In this podcast, you will learn how to get rid of those negative thoughts for good! ----------- Here are some links I shared!·       Send a screenshot of your review to yourtodaystory@gmail.com·       The Your Today Story Experience: https://www.yourtodaystory.com·       Gina's Website: https://www.ginakershaw.com·       Follow me on Instagram: @ginakershaw 

I have found that many of my listeners have big dreams, you want to make positive changes in your life, and you have some awesome ideas, but you are struggling to make consistent progress towards your goals.You basically want to get more done in less time (without having to get up at 5 am or staying up late).  And I love that.  It's totally possible!In todays' podcast, I'm going to let you in on 4 ways to be more productive. If you do only one of these four things, you are going to see a big improvement in what you can accomplish today.Download the Free Workbook here:  https://www.ginakershaw.com/productivity  ---  Here are some more links I've shared!·       Send a screenshot of your review to yourtodaystory@gmail.com·       The Your Today Story Experience: https://www.yourtodaystory.com·       Gina's Website: https://www.ginakershaw.com·       Follow me on Instagram: @ginakershaw

Having expectations for the people and situations in your life is the fastest way to make you dissatisfied and unhappy.  When you have expectations about how someone is supposed to be or how a situation is supposed to play out, you are basing your happiness, the quality of your day – your life on the behavior of someone else.  And you probably know by now that you can't control another person's behavior. So, if you are waking up with anxiety, or worry or anger because of another person or situation – you are only affecting the quality of your own life. You deserve so much better! And it can be so much better if you begin to control those thoughts.  It may sound counterintuitive, but lowering your expectations can really help. I'm not talking about the expectations you have for yourself and what you can accomplish. I'm talking about the expectations you have for your kids, your spouse, and the neighbor that lets his dog bark all day. Those ones.If you have been feeling like things are not going the way you want them to right now, then this podcast is really going to help bring more peace into your life.----------------------Links I mention in the podcast: Better Than Happy Podcast with Jody Moore: https://jodymoore.com/podcast/The Life Coach School Podcast with Brooke Castillo: https://thelifecoachschool.com/podcast/The Work of Byron Katie: https://thework.com/Loving What Is by Byron Katie: https://amzn.to/3D9pm6q Free Morning Routine Workshop: https://yourtodaystory.com/Leave a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-today-story-with-gina-kershaw/id1499125244  

In today's episode, we are going to talk about the affirmations you may be telling yourself that are actually holding you back and limiting you.If you've been wondering why the affirmations you recite as part of your morning routine don't seem to be working or getting you any closer to your goals, then consider the fact that your subconscious may be hearing something completely different than you want it to.In today's episode we are going to talk about:Why your waking moments are goldenHow your first thoughts are affirmations to your subconscious mindHow to make sure that you are starting your day so that you are more focused, productive, and aligned with your futureBy the end of this podcast, you will have a better understanding of how the first thoughts of your day affect everything that comes after. You will learn why the affirmations you've been reciting as part of your morning routine don't seem to be getting you any closer to your goals and how to improve your morning routine so that it is helping you instead of sabotaging you. --- Here are some links I shared!Send over your comments and questions to Gina at yourtodaystory@gmail.comYour Today Story Experience: https://www.yourtodaystory.comGina's Website: https://www.ginakershaw.comTag us on Instagram: @ginakershawTag us on Twitter: @yourtodaystoryWant Gina as a guest on your podcast? DM us on Instagram or send an email with the deets. We will get right back to you!

Stress has been in the news lately. Elite athletes,  Naomi Osaka and Simone Biles, both recently stunned the world when they said that they were not able to perform as they normally do because of stress. Naomi decided to step away from any press interviews at a major tennis event and ended up getting disqualified. Simone experienced the body betrayal of "twisties" and had to pull out of Olympic events where she had been the gold medal favorite.Stress is real. And it affects everyone - even elite athletes.What's the stress level in your life? Is it affecting your day-to-day? In today's episode we are going to talk about:The 3 different kinds of stress reactionsWarning signs of extreme stress that you should watch out for, and8 things you can do to reduce and limit the stress in your lifeBy the end of this podcast, you will have a better understanding of stress, be able to recognize the warning signs in your own life, and you will have the tools to start reducing the stress in your life right away. --- Here are some links I shared!The Values Workbook:  https://www.ginakershaw.com/valuesSend a screenshot of your review to yourtodaystory@gmail.comYour Today Story Experience: https://www.yourtodaystory.comGina's Website: https://www.ginakershaw.comFollow on Instagram: @ginakershaw

This episode is a limited-time bonus replay of the masterclass: How to Improve Your Morning Routine So That You Have Greater Clarity, Focus and Productivity (without waking up at 5am)In the class we discussedWhy thinking that you need to get up at 5am and eliminate all distractions doesn't work for most people ... and the surprising thing you need to do instead that creates more transformational results.Why most women who have incredible (and potentially life-changing ideas) don't ever get started and the simple trick that you can use to start putting your ideas into action.How to get more clarity and focus about your desired future self without having to spend a lot of time or money.The #1 mistake women make that keeps them stuck and stops them from progressing towards a better and happier life and how you can avoid it.And my promise was that ...You'll walk away from this training feeling excited, inspired, clear and ready to take immediate action towards seeing your ideas become your reality.The link to learn more about the Your Today Story program is https://www.yourtodaystory.com/the-formula

Did you realize that core values are the reason behind EVERY DECISION you have ever made in your life? And yet many people (including me before this podcast) cannot even articulate their top 5 values. It's time to change that.I know it's a bold claim, but If you want to live a life of meaning, contentment, and fulfillment, you have to know your core values.  If you stay in alignment with these values, these values will lead you to a life of purpose and inner happiness.  In today's episode we are going to talk about core values:What core values areWhere your core values came fromWhy core values are so important to living a life of meaning and fulfillmentBy the end of this podcast, you will know where your main values came from and which values are the most important and critical to your happiness today. You will also know how those values have affected your life so far and how they can affect your future.  Download the Free Workbook here: https://www.ginakershaw.com/values  ---  Here are some links I shared!The Values Workbook:  https://www.ginakershaw.com/valuesFree Masterclass: https://www.yourtodaystory.com/masterclassSend a screenshot of your review to yourtodaystory@gmail.comYour Today Story Program: https://www.yourtodaystory.comGina's Website: https://www.ginakershaw.comFollow on Instagram: @ginakershaw 

I love personality tests and this one is no exception. Even though there are only 9 types (as opposed to the 16 in Myers-Briggs), there is so much that can be learned when you know your own enneagram and the enneagrams of the people around you.Knowing what drives people or scares them, and having insight about what means the most to them, can help you in all of your relationships.  This small insight can help with children, spouses, bosses, co-workers, family, coaching clients, etc.  It is really awesome!In this podcast, I share how learning the personality type of someone close to me improved our relationship 100%. The enneagram is also a great tool for coaches!  When you know the enneagram of your client or student,  you can frame some of the questions and situations in a way that makes the most sense and meaning to them. It really is super helpful!Here are some of the links I mention in the podcast:--------- Enneagram Tests:https://millennial-grind.com/free-enneagram-test/https://www.crystalknows.com/enneagram-testhttps:///www.truity.com/test/ennegram-personality-testMy Favorite Books about Enneagram:The Honest Enneagram by Sarajane CaseThe Modern Enneagram: Discover Who You Are and Who You Can Be by Kacie BerghoefBest Enneagram on Instagram:@enneagramashton@sarajanecase@enneagramexplainedFree Downloads:How to Become More Productive: https://www.ginakershaw.com/productivity5 Things You Should Totally Do Now if You Want to Quit Your Job:  https://www.ginakershaw.com/quitmyjobMy website: https://www.ginakershaw.comMore information on the Your Today Story Program: https://www.yourtodaystory.com**Some of the book links are affiliate links and I will earn a small commission if you purchase using the link. I never recommend anything I don't personally use and love!

This podcast is a bonus track of one of the lessons from Module 6 of my paid program YOUR TODAY STORY. In Module 6, I help my clients know what kinds of resistance will show up when they start to move from where they currently are to a new and higher level in their lives.  This lesson covers procrastination and has a 4-step process to help beat procrastination forever.I'm sharing this lesson because procrastination is as resistance is strong, but it is also incredibly easy to overcome if you use the tools that are learned in the Your Today Story program. Everyone can use these tools to become more productive and focused during their day.When you procrastinate, you delay everything that God or the universe has in store for you. Time is precious. We never know how much of it we have.  Enjoy this lesson and I hope it helps with one thing you might need today! I would love to know your thoughts on this topic. Did this hit home? If so, tag me on Instagram @ginakershaw with your thoughts or experiences. I can't wait to hear about them!!------------------------Some of the free downloads I mention in the podcast: How to Become More Productive: https://www.ginakershaw.com/productivity5 Things You Should Totally Do Now if You Want to Quit Your Job:  https://www.ginakershaw.com/quitmyjobMy website: https://www.ginakershaw.comMore information on the Your Today Story Program: https://www.yourtodaystory.com

In this podcast episode, we are going to talk about why we care so much about what people think – and how this can really keep us from reaching our potential and living an authentic and happy life.The psychology behind our survival brain How getting left out of the group or publicly humiliated in 5th grade can have lasting effects throughout your lifeThe age when we stop caring so much about what other people think4 things you can do right now to start living a more authentic life so that you can stop changing your behavior for someone elseI would love to know your thoughts on this topic. Did this hit home? If so, tag me on Instagram @ginakershaw with your thoughts or experiences. I can't wait to hear about them!!Here are the links I mention in the podcast:James Wedmore's Free 3-Part Digital CEO Training: https://www.yourtodaystory.com/jameswedmoreFree pdf: 5 Things You Should Totally Be Doing If You Want to Quit Your Day Job: https://www.yourtodaystory.com/newlifeThe Mind Your Business Podcast: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson: https://amzn.to/3iIpZvXVideo Podcast on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/_b7cTN1JKTs

Do you believe in a higher power? Do you believe that there is no such thing as coincidence?If you answered yes – or even a maybe, I want you to consider how the word “yes” can be the greatest blessing of your life.If you are learning about personal development or manifestation, one of the first things that you will hear is that you can have any dream or desire you want. You just have to put it out there – either by prayer or by telling the universe. Manifestation is all about creating a physical something from just thinking about it. You are told to not worry about “HOW” it will happen, you just need to make it clear that you desire that particular thing. The universe, God, or your higher power will put the pieces together to help you attain that goal.But really... how does it work?In this podcast, we talk about HOW it really does happen – and you may be surprised that sometimes it's as simple as yes.Links:• OC Food Bank Volunteers: https://www.capoc.org/oc-food-bank/• Team Rubicon Website: https://teamrubiconusa.org/• Built to Serve: The Story of Team Rubicon: https://youtu.be/dCT5bOTJNsM• Your Today Story: https://www.yourtodaystory.com• Door Dash: https://www.doordash.com/Also available as a video podcast: https://youtu.be/cYUy3-CmsLM

We are designed to want to have every person start at the same starting point. Remember in elementary school when the kids would line up to race?  There was a line that we would all stand on. Then someone would say "GO", everyone would start running towards the finish line, and there would be a winner.It's the same in races everywhere - even the Olympics. And if someone starts before they are supposed to, they could be disqualified.But in real life, the starting points are all over the place. Some are way ahead, and some are way behind. Here's the difference. In life, every person is designed for success. Every person can be the winner.  That is why the starting point doesn't matter.If you have been struggling with comparison and feeling like you are always two steps behind everyone else, this podcast is for you.In this podcast, I will debunk the belief that your starting point is holding you back or keeping you at a disadvantage. You will see that your starting point is exactly where it is supposed to be in order for you to experience the most from your journey. Everything is rigged in your favor! Links:The Your Today Story Challenge: https://www.yourtodaystory.comMore from Gina:Website: www.ginakershaw.comInstagram: @ginakershawFacebook: @yourtodaystory

**Trigger Warning**-------If you've listened to the award-winning podcast Dirty John or watched the show on Netflix, you probably recognize the name Terra Newell. Side note: If you haven't listened to the podcast or watched the show, do it before you read the rest of this post, because it contains spoilers! As a refresher, Terra Newell is the heroine of this terrifying true story. When her mother's ex-boyfriend, John Meehan, viciously attacked her in the parking garage of her apartment complex with a concealed knife, Terra fought for her life. She kicked her way free from his punches and stabs, and the knife fell to the ground. In that moment, Newell didn't hesitate. She grabbed the knife and stabbed John in the face until he was incapacitated. He died in the hospital four days later. On the podcast today, Terra shares her story and talks about the steps and tools a person can take if they find themselves in a toxic relationship and how to recover from past trauma.----Links:Instagram: @terranewell​Website: https://www.terranewellsurvival.com​Podcast: https://audioboom.com/channels/5001278​ - Time out with TerraEmail: terranewellcoaching@gmail.comFor information on how to join the Toxic Relationship/Trauma Recovery Retreat April 9-11, 2021, please DM Terra on Instagram or email her directly.Information about EMDR: https://www.emdr.com/what-is-emdrActivities to Help With Your Anxiety (an article by Terra Newell) --------- Find out more at:  My Website: www.ginakershaw.com Instagram: @ginakershaw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourtodaystory For my unfiltered thoughts and opinions: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/@yourtodaystory   Try Kajabi for free: https://app.kajabi.com/r/mLh9zXjU/t/rckl2ozk

Today I talk with the creator and founder of The Breath Channel, Stevie Wright! You have probably been hearing a lot about breathwork lately - it seems like people are finally starting to tune in to the amazing things that breathwork can do!  Funny thing is that breathwork is not new at all! It's actually been around for centuries, and its healing powers are well-known by intuitives worldwide.Stevie created The Breath Channel to help you cultivate a sense of peace and clarity in your body at all times. She found breathwork 4 years ago and it changed her life. It taught her how to move stagnant energy, shift her mindset, and feel better after only a few minutes! She couldn't believe that breath held so much power!! The Breath Channel will be your guiding light in understanding how your breath can literally change the course of your life by getting out of your head and into your body. When you're in the body, that's when you're connected to the truth of who you are.Join us to learn more! If you would like to contact Stevie, here is some more info:Email: steviewrght@gmail.comWebsite: https://www.steviewright.co/breathchannelInstagram: @stevielwright_---------Find out more at:My Website: ginakershaw.comInstagram: @ginakershawFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourtodaystoryFor my unfiltered thoughts and opinions:Twitter: @yourtodaystoryTry Kajabi for free: Kajabi Free Trial

When you have an idea – They say if you keep taking steps every day – even small steps, that your success is inevitable – It will happen. It is the moving forward and persistence that guarantees you will ultimately find the success you are looking for.But as entrepreneurs, we know that this timetable is not always as fast as we want it to be.I get it because I have been there too.How do we get slowed down? To put it bluntly, shit gets in the way.Busy work schedules, transporting kids everywhere, helping with homework – and even teaching for those of you that still have kids out of school and trying to learn at home, dinner to cook, bathtimes, appointments to keep, calls to make, laundry, errands, visits from neighbors, a moment of silence, cars to wash, showers to take… It's a wonder you get anything done towards your dream at all. If you were able to post on social media today – you know that took prob 20-30 minutes and that should earn you at least one gold star for persistence.So, things don't get done very fast, if at all.What if there was a way to jump-start things a bit?In this podcast, I share a process (new to me) that shook me up last week. I think it really helped me to gain more definiteness of my purpose – and this week has been completely different in terms of where I am at with my business, what I have been able to do, and my vision of my future.I haven't worked harder than before – I just find that my work is more purposeful and less time-wasting, so more is accomplished.This tool is called the Dickens Process. Tony Robbins uses it in his Unleash the Power Within Seminars.  Have you heard about this? Have you tried it?Buckle up! This one is going to be a brain-changer!

When you were a teenager, you probably created a collage of things that made you smile – bits and pieces of life - like photos from magazines, cool headlines, concert ticket stubs, a varsity letter, a picture of your ideal love interest, a piece of fabric, anything that had some significance to your life at the time.You probably glued it all together and then put your masterpiece up on the wall. And every time you looked at it – you had a thought and a feeling. It made you happy, it made you smile, it brought back memories, it motivated you, it inspired you.I stopped making these boards when my adulting got too serious. And then I didn't do it again until recently when I learned about the power of these boards.  This podcast will show you why it's important that you have a vision board again!Links:FREE VISION BOARD WORKSHOP: https://www.ginakershaw.com/offers/iPzLQ8wG/checkoutMy website: https://www.ginakershaw.comEmail: hello@ginakershaw.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourtodaystoryFollow me on Insta: @ginakershawTry Kajabi (The best all-in-one web platform for entrepreneurs) for free with this link: https://app.kajabi.com/r/mLh9zXjU/t/jzbl2g8s(BTW, some links I use are affiliate links that support this podcast – I appreciate when you use these links to check things out!)Turn Your Idea Into Income With Kajabi You can build your entire website, email plan, funnels, courses and memberships all under one roof!Business By Design with James Wedmore EVERYTHING you need to become a Digital CEO - Coming in 2021!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Today I met with the founder of Be Marvelous You, Kellsie Moore. She is the leading on-camera expert for entrepreneurs, a highly sought-after professional actress, motivational speaker, mindset coach, and business strategist. We had so much fun!!If you have ever wondered how to improve your on-camera presence and confidence so that you can create videos that connect and convert, you HAVE to listen to her story and check out her products. Here's where to find her! Website: https://www.kellsiemoore.comInstagram: @kellsie_mooreYoutube: Kellsie Moore Courses:Captivate on Camera Signature CourseThe Empowered Life FormulaBe Camera Confident BootcampCurious about Kajabi? Click here for your free trial!Business by Design with James Wedmore will open again in 2021: Get on the Waitlist for 1st Access Here!------------------More Links!Turn Your Idea Into Income With Kajabi You can build your entire website, email plan, funnels, courses and memberships all under one roof!Business By Design with James Wedmore EVERYTHING you need to become a Digital CEO - Coming in 2021!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Manifestation is the science of energetically bringing opportunity, people, things, abundance, prosperity into your life – just by believing and having faith that they are yours. If you use it to your advantage, you can accelerate the timetable of your business and other awesome things into your life. People sometimes think that they cannot manifest good things into their lives because they don't know what manifestation is or how it works- or they may even tell themselves that they are not good at it. I'm going to debunk those theories right now.Links:Try Kajabi (The best all-in-one web platform for entrepreneurs) for free with this link: https://app.kajabi.com/r/mLh9zXjU/t/jzbl2g8sMy website: https://www.ginakershaw.comEmail: yourtodaystory@gmail.comFollow me on Insta: @ginakershaw(BTW, some links I use are affiliate links that support this podcast – I appreciate when you use these links to check things out!)

A few years ago, I was diagnosed with ADHD.  I never realized I had the condition because I was always in a line of work that required uber-focus and had constant high intensity (so it was like a constant dopamine hit). After I changed careers and started doing more desk-work, I noticed my inability to stay on task, focus or complete projects. The few times I had to finish something (like give a presentation at a conference), I was able to pull it together – but only because my ass was on the line and I had a non-negotiable deadline.In learning more about this condition in women, I found out that many women don't figure out they have ADHD until later in life. They have some kind of tipping point where they realize something is wrong. If they don't get medical help, some women just think they are not smart enough, not organized enough, not young enough (really the list can go on forever) …In this podcast, I talk about my own journey with ADHD and how after I was diagnosed, so many experiences in my life finally made sense. Links: ADHD in Women Symptom Checklist:https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-symptoms-in-women/The Life Coach School Podcast – Episode #335: Attention with Shaun Roney:https://thelifecoachschool.com/podcast/335/ 

In this episode, I am going to show you the two ways that negative self-talk can come up, and why it is so powerful and limiting. Then I will give you a super easy tool to counteract it so that you can eventually conquer negative self-talk completely. By the end of this podcast, you will know exactly how to derail negative self-talk so that you can have your most engaging and prosperous year ever.Be sure to check out the sample identity affirmations if you need some help getting started. the download is in the links below.Links:The Jim Fortin Podcast - Episode #139: You speak your life into existence. "Everything you have or don't have in your life, you have either spoken it into your life or out of your life.... Words program your subconscious mind. Words affect behavior. Words have vibration and frequency." The power of self-talk starts at 8:01.  https://www.jimfortin.com/episode-139-encore-episode-you-speak-your-life-into-existence/.Try Kajabi (The best all-in-one web platform for entrepreneurs) for free with this link: https://app.kajabi.com/r/mLh9zXjU/t/jzbl2g8sSample affirmation list: https://bit.ly/2JrqOdfMy website: https://www.ginakershaw.comEmail: yourtodaystory@gmail.com(BTW, some links I use are affiliate links that support this podcast – I appreciate when you use these links to check things out!)

In this week's podcast, I call out the 5 things you should never say to yourself. These 5 phrases are words and thoughts that can make you feel helpless and out of control. They also stop any forward progress you are making!When you recognize these thoughts, you can immediately turn them around into something positive and stop the cycle.I also want to encourage you to take a week and watch for the times that these phrases come to mind and what may be triggering them. Write them down and then write down a different, more positive statement. There is something about putting a new thought down in writing that cements it into your brain.The words you say to yourself matter. They affect the way you feel and ultimately affect the action you will take and results in your life! Links:Steven Pressfield “The War of Art” (this book is an easy read – all about resistance and how you can overcome it!) Click here for more info: https://amzn.to/3epieXKTry Kajabi (The best all-in-one web platform for entrepreneurs) for free with this link: https://app.kajabi.com/r/mLh9zXjU/t/stblubqwhttps://www.ginakershaw.com(BTW, some links I use are affiliate links that support this podcast – I appreciate when you use these links to check things out!) 

This is about you and your intuition. We all have the gift of intuition, but we don't use that sense as much as we use the others like your sense of smell or hearing – you get the idea. But just like your other senses, your intuition can be developed and strengthened so that you are more in tune with yourself, your ideas, your goals, and your commitments.Tarot is just a tool. It is a way of giving you clarity and focus and it can help you trigger and activate your intuition.It is also a way of getting the answers that you are seeking. In this podcast, I show you how you can use Tarot Cards to get answers, find comfort and encouragement, and perhaps start to see your situation from a new perspective.I love these cards and use them all the time! They help me to center and to get more clarity about life and who I am.I hope you get as much inspiration and hope from them as I have. Let me know!LINKS:Good Tarot: https://amzn.to/35uuL80Brooke Castillo Life Coach School Podcast: https://thelifecoachschool.com/podcasts/Gina Kershaw website: https://www.ginakershaw.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/ginakershaw  THE TAROT CARD I PULLED TODAY:  9 OF AIR (Thoughts)Meaning: Shifting negative self-talk to self-compassion, from fear to possibility. It is a call to faith. The affirmation:With a gentle voice I tell myself that I will be okay, that I am okay, and that any fear is merely false evidence appearing as real. I forgive myself because I know that I am a human trying the best I can and I need only call on Spirit to remember that I can and will do better as new possibilities begin to gather on my horizon.  

What is manifestation?It may sound crazy, but I had no clue what manifestation was until about 3 years ago. Like no clue whatsoever.  I'm not sure I ever even heard the word – or if I did, I had no idea what it meant. What I would give to go back and explain it all to my teenage self!And if you are listening to this podcast, you may not quite know what manifestation is all about, either. So, this is for you. (And, of course, for anyone else who wants to up their manifestation game). I'm not sure when I first heard about the law of attraction and manifesting, but I think the first time I heard it was in Jen Sincero's book called, "You are a Badass." If you have not read that book, turn off this podcast right now and go find yourself a copy. It changed my life (and me) forever. And, it also changed the lives of my children and their life paths.  It really changed EVERYTHING.As a side note: I did not even know that the book was about manifesting a better life using the law of attraction – I just liked the title.  F – yeah. I am a badass.  I'm buying this book. Hahaha.But, all joking aside, manifesting is not just about money.Not at all.It is about attracting situations, careers, people, and, of course, prosperity into your life simply by knowing that God or the universe has your back and always wants to give you the best of everything.And, by the way, this isn't about just believing and being all high vibe (or woo woo) all the time. It's really about knowing who you are, and that you are worthy and loved, and that a higher power is constantly helping you, trying to give you what you want, and even rigging everything in your favor.  Jen Sincero said, “This is about believing, even when things seem to be at their most uncertain or absolute crappiest, that there is a bright shiny flipside within your reach. This is about believing that we live in a loving, kind and abundant universe instead of one that's petty, mean, and likes other people more than you.  This is about your faith being greater than your fear.”Start today. What do you have to lose?  If you are not sure how to do it, listen to the bonus meditation on this podcast, and then make your own list. Say it every day, and believe that what you have asked for is not only possible, but already on its way to you.I have no hesitation in saying that your mind will be blown.Jen's Book "You Are a Badass."  https://amzn.to/376p7eGBible Verses: Matthew 7:7-11Find me at https://www.ginakershaw.com

Changing things up a bit this week. Sometimes it is hard for new entrepreneurs to create their own affirmations and then commit to saying them daily.  In this bonus episode I have recorded a daily affirmation meditation you can use.The best way to experience the meditation is to find a quiet place, sit comfortably and close your eyes. It's not required to close your eyes, so you can do the meditation while driving.Starting every day with positive affirmations and a simple meditation will help get your day off to a great start.The meditation is less than 10 minutes so you can definitely find time to do it.xo Gina

This podcast is all about how to build that dream life you have always wanted. There are two things you need to know - and you will be on your way!There are universal laws of nature and energy that are always in play. And if you listen to the great entrepreneurs, scientists, great athletes – anyone who has achieved great success – they will tell you it was their thoughts and vision that started it all.You will learn the secrets that these great individuals have used through the ages.  There are things you must do - but what most people don't know is that there are things you should not do too!Listen to the story of Health-Ade Kombucha Co-Founder Daina Trout and discover how you can use her story to shift your perspective about your life. It's so good!!Cheers to building your dream life!!xo GinaDaina's StoryHealth-Ade KombuchaThe Good TarotThe Secret

We've been wondering how they've been coping. Especially our high school seniors. The last three and a half years of their lives have led up to this defining moment. But for high school seniors, these moments have been canceled, and they can never return. The press has been weirdly silent on the issue.  Are teenagers reluctant to talk? Or are we just moving past their feelings to discuss matter of factly, “what needs to be done.”Georgia Glowaki is a senior at Mater Dei High School – a prestigious private high school in Orange County, California.  She was a member of the Varsity Lacrosse team, getting ready to enjoy her last season with the team as an Adrenaline 2020 All American Athlete, and was eagerly anticipating all of the exciting days ahead as the Spring Season of her senior year began.Even though her senior year has changed in a way that she could never have anticipated, she surprisingly stays positive through it all.  I had a chance to interview Georgia about everything she and her classmates are going through right now. She had a lot of great things to say! Although she is young, she displays wisdom beyond her years. I hope you will listen in to this impressive young lady!Learn more at www.ginakershaw.comAnd here is a link to the article:How High School Students in Orange County, California are Really Coping. 

As of today, most of us have had at least one week under a stay-at-home order.  To say this has been challenging for most people is an understatement.The stress and anxiety surrounding our ability to work and pay our bills is something we did not expect. Then, add children (and teens) into the mix and, damn. Having to monitor, teach, entertain, feed, and all the other things have left us feeling very ill-equipped to handle the pressure.I've noticed this stay-at-home order and the uncertainty about the virus has brought out the best and worst in people. I have witnessed kindness and also rage.  And I know that choosing one of these over the other is completely our choice.Especially with the people we are around every day (like our family).We are so used to having the people we love have jobs, school, or other things that take them away from the house and use their time. I know it has been hard to have EVERYONE home 24/7 (with no real end in sight).So today I want to give you a tool to use – not only now, but also in the future when you are having a difficult time liking or being around another person.In this podcast, I give you a 4-Step Exercise to improve ANY relationship.  It works!!Some other links:The Relationship Guide (worksheets to help you with this exercise - and more!)ginakershaw.comcoachingwitherin.comxo Gina

You have an idea. You think it might be good - and possibly life-changing.You haven't really told anyone about it, but you can't stop thinking about it.The question is … how to get started.You don't know.  You feel a bit confused and overwhelmed.In this podcast, I talk with Erin Titensor, the founder of Simple and Blush (and also my daughter).She was in the same place as you once.But in the past two years, she has built a six-figure e-commerce business, has become a certified life coach through The Life Coach School, and has started her own successful coaching practice as “The Fear Coach.”  She is the bomb, you guys.She will give you some gems to help you get unstuck and on your way to living a life of your dreams.She does it by helping you to get past the roadblock of “I don't know how to get started” with a few helpful ideas.Here's a little excerpt:“You already have everything you need right now to get started. Own that power, because you are the woman that you are supposed to be right now.Right now, exactly as you are, you're where you're supposed to be. So now is the fun part in deciding what you want to do. Let me show you how to get started.”Thanks for listening!Ginawww.simpleandblush.comCoaching With ErinInstagram: @simpleandblushInstagram: @coachingwitherin

I have talked with a lot of women that seem to be searching for their purpose in life.  They search for it in school, in work, in careers, at church, and in family, but for many of these women, they don't think their purpose has ever revealed itself in the way that they think it should.  They look around and everyone else seems to have figured it all out. So they worry that they're not enough. And they wonder when (or if) their specific purpose will finally be presented to them.  In the meantime, they believe that if they do not discover their purpose, they won't be able to find that perfect career or mate, build that orphanage, cure cancer, or ever define their life with some benevolent purpose they were always meant to fulfill.You may have had some of the same thoughts.  You may have thought that when you found that “one thing” everything would finally make sense, your life would fall neatly into place, and you would be happy.In this podcast, I debunk those expectations and show you the real secret to finding your purpose.Thanks for listening!Gina https://thelifecoachschool.com/podcasts/https://altitudesummit.com  

Have you ever had a day where you kept going and going? You filled your day doing household things like laundry and dishes, taking the dog for a walk, putting away the toys (again), making dinner, vacuuming, folding more clothes, giving baths, and then playing a mindless video game on your phone (to decompress, obviously). At the end of the day, you were so mad at yourself for not working on your goals or your business! But you rationalized and told yourself that there was no way you could have done that work because you were just. too. busy.The biggest excuse I hear from my subscribers is that you are not going after your dreams because you simply do not have enough time to do it.Yes, you do.This podcast shows you how to make one small change in your day that will have you feeling so much better! When you feel like you have had a successful day - it can change everything!"Things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things which matter least."--Stephen R. CoveyStop by my website www.ginakershaw.com for some more awesome info and freebies! Or just >>CLICK HERE!I would also love to hear from you!Instagram: @ginakershaw (You can DM me!)Email:yourtodaystory@gmail.comThanks for listening!Gina

Imposter syndrome comes up when a person is trying to do something they have not done before.  It can be the first day of a new job, stepping into a new leadership role, or even just writing a blog.  It is the feeling that you are pretending to be something you are not, that everyone knows it (even if they are not saying it), and it's just a matter of time before they expose you as a fraud. Yikes!This episode talks about Imposter Syndrome, who gets it, and what to do if you end up having it too!A few links for ya!Miss Americana Trailerginakershaw.com