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Episode Guest: Carlyn ShawCarlyn Shaw's Bio: (Taken from Carlyn's website)I'm a Life Coach, Connection Catalyst, Smile & Synchronicity Starter, Inspirational Storyteller and the Founder of Strangers To Friends. I'm also traveling the world with Trusted Housesitters and currently in Australia! I'm on a SMILE MISSION: Your Smile Vibe attracts your Tribe! My "Whoever Smiles First Wins" Shirts prove - Our Smiles Connect Us All. They inspire JOY! The shirts also reflect self love, knowing when we smile for ourselves...we've already won. From my MS diagnosis in 1997 (age 19) to the death of my best friends the following year, to painful journeys, including the loss of my front teeth, I share my raw stories to show you're not alone, but most importantly, we have a choice on how to handle "what happens". We GET TO create a life we love - even when it feels like we are starting from scratch. I invite you to rewrite your story to serve you so you can live a life you not only dream of, but deserve. The moment you decide to show up for yourself, life starts to show up for you, too. It's time to give yourself permission, to speak your truth, trust your intuition and own your worth. You're not alone. And, you don't have to navigate your stories, on your own. It's no accident we are meeting! I'm excited for you to say yes to courageous action and live in joy!For more information about Carlyn Shaw please check out her links:CarlynShaw.comStrangerstoFriends.comIG: ConnectWithCarlynIf you would like to support my channel please consider:http://buymeacoffee.com/truththath7Linktree: https://linktr.ee/truththathealspodThank you for all of your support and for helping to make this channel a reality :)
Welcome to Season 3 on SOULFUL IVF! This episode is extra special as I'm introducing you to one of my besties, Carlyn.She is one of the most inspiring people I know. Despite being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and the death of best friends as a young adult, she has always turned her stumbling blocks into stepping stones, showing the power of perspective to inspire people to shift limiting beliefs and take inspired action. Through her personal story, Carlyn emphasizes the transformative power of authentic connections, a simple smile, and embracing vulnerability. Her mission, through Strangers to Friends, is to spread joy, foster empathy, and create meaningful, almost magical, connections, that break barriers and invite unlimited possibilities. With colorful shirts and swag representing her signature phrase "Whoever Smiles First Wins," Carlyn reminds us the choice we are given every day to show up for ourselves and others and how the smallest gesture can spark profound change. Follow and connect with her on Instagram @connectwithcarlyn and @strangerstofriends. See the full list of FeedSpots top 25 podcasts to watch in 2025 here https://www.feedspot.com/fs/tk/GEbRwJJN7O9K5uFGCskZyxVEzOFkThkbHucUStzJSfvnFc21ZCDq7Bnk4ksFzRbSFA7A9Y9S8PYY4uIa1socxdtQ%2BfiiJvMeWSUhWN7EFQkeRvfhoV3hHEoWFVgUBFrHElEBr5dfGRVVIBVIBQhaDN4h%2BuWTTRwaIufnHt3MGcrVQQfykSYZ50QXFkYYClj%2BE0H57Y9SH%2BIRJSpVCdIm%2Fx5OAO%2BlXiM%3DCONNECT with Lisa & get IVF COACHING SUPPORTDOWNLOAD: FREE GUIDE: 11 SUCCESS STORIESBOOK a complimentary DISCOVERY CALL BOOK: ‘HOLD ON, BABY! A Soulful Guide to Navigating the Ups & Downs of Infertility & IVF.'INSTAGRAMWATCH on YOUTUBELISTEN to the PODCAST on Apple and Spotify:**Please Rate the show & Subscribe! THANK YOU so much for your Reviews of the podcast!Music Credit (Closing Song) by Sam Costigan. Follow her on Spotify and IG
Carlyn Shaw Welcome to the #ShareYourHotness Podcast Episode 73! Meet my dear friend Carlyn Shaw. Carlyn was diagnosed with MS over two decades ago. She's had an abortion. She nearly died in a motorcycle accident. Do I have your attention yet? :) These events were the catalyst for a transformative time in her life. Listen to this one intently, my friends. This is one you will never forget. Carlyn's bio: When the idea of being who you dream to be no longer feels, daunting, when your purpose calls you, when you're inspired to experience what you deserve, life shows up as possibilities: small world coincidences, friendship, love, abundance, ideas and opportunities… all from self love. Life is not to be protected, it's to be experienced. Your destiny is not defined by what has robbed you, controlled you or limited you. Your destiny is defined by the stepping stones you choose to create as a result of the circumstances you've been given. It's not easy, it doesn't feel good. They are called “growing pains” for a reason- you must be willing to let go of what happened to you and rebuild the precious life, waiting for you. You came here to be you. I came here to be me. When we are true to what makes us authentic and unique, we connect with people who expand our possibilities, naturally and exponentially. I was trapped in a story that could have stolen my life, it was labeled MS. I was trapped in the story that could have stolen my faith. It was labeled grief. I was trapped in the story of anxiety, It was labeled the wrong job. I was trapped in people pleasing, It was labeled, an unhappy relationship. I was trapped in negative self talk. It was labeled an eating disorder. I was trapped in addiction, it was labeled an eating disorder. I was trapped in depression… I was trapped in negative self talk. I was trapped in fear. It was called, playing small. I was trapped in feeling alone. It was called hiding my truth. It took time, it took courage. I rewrote these stories and healed myself. I let go of victimization and become the victories version of myself I knew, deep down, in the pit of my core, was possible. The only thing I had to do: give myself permission to pursue, what felt like impossible, trust the process and allow the life I was meant to experience present itself in endless possibilities. Now it's your turn, let's free you. It's your turn, to free yourself. If you allow me, I'll teach you how to retell your story, from a place of joy vs pain. I'll be your cheerleader, your guide, your partner through a process of transformation, activation and ascension into the highest version of your authentic self. I'll hold your hand and help you step on the path of possibility, calling you to your truth. Though we are meant to understand suffering, we are not meant to choose, suffering. When you give yourself permission to let fear and pain be your springboard, you'll discover silver linings to every cloud. Join me, life is meant to be a fun! Let's play in possibility. https://onamission.bio/carlyn/ This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Carlyn Shaw is an authentic connector, obsessed with synchronicity, smiling, turning strangers into friends and supporting people's transformation of fear into fuel and pain into possibilities. Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1997, followed by the death of her best friends, she lives by the mantra "we can't control what happens, but we can control how we respond to it" From living without front teeth age 36 to finishing the Boston and NYC Marathon in 2015, Carlyn shares her journeys overcoming setbacks so you don't feel alone, knowing our stories connect us all. She empower you to give yourself permission to start over from where you are, to speak your truth and trust your intuition. When you love yourself, the Universe works with you to create your best life. Carlyn's excited to connect to help you live a life you not only desire, but deserve. Connect here: www.connectwithcarlyn.com Thinking of starting your own Podcast and not sure where to start?BOOK Podcast Vision Sessionhttps://letsmeet.io/tlcenterprisesandcoaching/podcast-vision-sessionCheck out the Launch, Brand & Market Podcast Coursehttps://traceycook.mybrandsystem.co/bysaJump into the newsletter for more Podcast, Branding & Marketing tips & FREE resourceshttps://bit.ly/TLCENTNewsletter This is where I hang out on Social Media https://mtr.bio/traceyleecook1ABOUT YOUR YOU TUBER:Tracey Cook is a Global Podcast Creator & Brand Storytelling Strategist & CEO of Brand Your Story Academy. Tracey helps online business owners launch, brand & market their Podcast for Passion, Purpose & Profit. Tracey is an Amazon No 1 Best Selling Author & a sought after speaker & trainer, that has been featured with Les Brown, Dr Joe Vitale and Pat Quinn. Tracey's (TC) mission is to encourage people to share their stories for deeper authentic connections to make the world a better place.Disclaimer: This video may contain affiliate marketing links, that I may receive a commission from. Thankyou for supporting a better world.#podcaster#podcastshow#seeyouinthepod
On this episode of Soul Stories, Dr Randall speaks with Transformative Coach Carlyn Shaw.Carlyn is a breath of fresh air leaving a trail of smiles wherever she goes. Her incredible ability to meet anyone where they are in life makes her a special soul, everyone can call, a friend.She is a Transformation Coach, Connection Catalyst, Inspirational Speaker and the Founder of Strangers To Friends. An experience junkie and manifesting machine, Carlyn plants her feet all over the planet and followed her inner compass, living live hands on. Armed with confidence, courage, and synchronicity on her side, she turns lemons into lemonade and Strangers Into Friends. Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1997 followed by the death of her best friends, Carlyn's life motto became “I can't control what happens to me but I can control how I respond to it”. From a bike accident that left her without front teeth at 36 to finishing the Boston and NYC Marathon in 2015, Carlyn shares her journeys to inspire you to let go of limitations, shift your perspective and say yes to life. As a Transformation Coach, Carlyn gives you permission to start from where you are, speak your truth and create a life fueled with passion and joy. As a Speaker, Carlyn inspires people to turn pain into possibilities and trust life happens for us, not to us. Carlyn is a published author in the book, “When I Rise, I Thrive” and has been featured in news outlets including The Denver Post, San Diego Tribune and an appearance on Anderson Cooper's Daytiime talk show. A 2017 Ignite Denver presenter, Keynote speaker for the Prince of Wales Alaska Marathon and regular of MS Society speaking engagements, Carlyn challenges you to let go of what no longer serves and say YES to the life you not only want, but deserve.Tune in to this amazing episode of Soul Stories!
Losing your teeth can be terrible, a train wreck, or can lead you on an incredible journey! What are your two front teeth? What do they signify? Where do you experience shame? It's how you face the world! Carlyn chose to self-forgive, take a slap from the universe, and help others find their smiles! Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy! Carlyn Shaw is a breath of fresh air leaving a trail of smiles wherever she goes. An Inspirational Storyteller, Connection Coach and Catalyst, and the Founder of Strangers To Friends, Carlyn empowers you to let go of limiting beliefs, turn pain into possibilities and live your most authentic life. Her ability to meet anyone where they are in life makes her a special soul, everyone can call, a friend. At 19 years old, Carlyn was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis followed by the death of two best friends, in separate car accidents. In the midst of despair, Carlyn became aware of the ability she had to help heal her body, heart and spirit. When Carlyn went within to uncover the means to shift her story. a profound awareness swept over her: she had the choice, to allow life to happen to her, or for her. Applying this wisdom, she overcame her MS, anxiety and depression, she began both listening to and following her heart. Carlyn jokes the Universe supplies her stories so she can share them and help people to not feel alone in their own stories. From job losses to breakups to loosing her house and something as unimaginable as loosing her front teeth in a freak accident, Carlyn live by her conviction that setbacks are silver linings in disguise. And more importantly, everyone and everything is connected. A purveyor of personal strength and starting over, Carlyn gives you permission to give yourself permission. If you hang with Carlyn long enough she'll have you believing you can do… anything. From countless interviews and speaking engagements ranging from The National MS Society to an appearance on Anderson Cooper, Carlyn inspires her audience shift their perspective and show up for themselves. A Boston and New York City Marathon Finisher, her 2015 feature in The Denver Post opened the door as a Keynote speaker for an Alaskan Marathon. On March 23, 2020, the day Colorado went into lockdown, Carlyn bravely moved herself to St. Petersburg, FL, sight unseen, with nothing open, trusting the signs to start over in a new city, solo. You can find Carlyn running along the Gulf of Mexico, cruising on her yellow scooter around town and starting smiles with strangers. Her new passion project is reminding people: Whoever Smiles First Wins, www.SmilesFirstWins.com Use the code THANKYOU for 20% off! Carlyn is currently working on a book and will launch her Podcast, Connect with Carlyn, early 2022. Most importantly, Carlyn can't wait to connect with you! Ways to Connect with Carlyn: Instagram @ConnectWithCarlyn & @StrangersToFriends Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carlyn.shaw1/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlynshaw/ Carlyn@CarlynShaw.com Websites: www.StrangersToFriends.com www.SmilesFirstWins.com To read Carlyn's Teeth Story (that Brene Brown shared on Twitter!) visit https://strangerstofriends.com/lessons-learned-from-losing-my-two-front-teeth/ Me and my daddy would love to hear from you podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy Leave us a five star real review ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy Find me on Linkedin linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts Find me on Instagram instagram.com/bettercalldaddypodcast
Carlyn Shaw is a synchronicity simulator. She believes that people equal possibilities and there is no such thing as a simple coincidence. She started a group called "Strangers To Friends" that allowed individuals to connect in meaningful and lasting ways. From being diagnosed with MS to losing her two front teeth, Carlyn has great insights into creating happiness in her heart.
My guest this week is the type of person who isn’t afraid to start a conversation with any person she comes across, someone who risks it all to put herself out there, and teaches us that we can learn a lot about ourselves and others just by staying curious. Tune in to this weeks episode with Carlyn Shaw, founder of Strangers to Friends, to discover how we can all benefit from increasing our vulnerability, showing up where we are uncomfortable, and for finding connection in the most unlikely places.
Strangers To Friends with Carlyn Shaw Connecting with a stranger doesn’t need to involve approaching someone. Sometimes we meet the most meant to be people, simply by being pen and approachable. And, that part, is up to you. Strangers To Friends aims to inspire you to embrace the possibility that the person you least expect might be the next person you are meant to meet. Say YES to YOU. Say Yes To Turning Strangers To Friends. It all began in 1997, I was 19 years old and diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in a time before Google existed! Then, in 1998 two of my best friends were killed in separate car accidents. Before I knew it I went from being an invincible 19-year-old sophomore in college to a 20-year-old served a huge reality check, forced to accept a new normal and accept my reality. Talk about a wake-up call. Shuffling between anxiety and depression, I emerged as a strong, confident woman. My mantra became, “I’ll plant my feet all over this planet as long as I can!” Why? Because it’s hard to take anything for granted after experience how quickly it can change. For more information visit: http://strangerstofriends.com/ ********************************************************************* For more information about BITEradio products and services visit: http://www.biteradio.me/index.html
It can be deeply challenging to find the silver lining among unexpected, life-altering experiences, but that’s exactly what Carlyn Shaw had to do in order to get by. An MS diagnosis and the death of two best friends in short succession sent Carlyn on a path of awakening that has spanned decades. Find out how challenging lows, like knocking out her two front teeth, led to astonishing highs, such as Brene Brown re-Tweeting her blog post about the experience, shaped the course of her life, leading her on a mission to turn strangers to friends via the power of discovery through storytelling. Based on her own transformation, from a 19-year old diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, who lost 2 best friends in separate car accidents, to becoming a fearless optimist who turns strangers into friends, Carlyn Shaw is a testament to the words, “Life doesn’t happen to you, but rather, for you. Fueled by her misfortunes, Carlyn shifted her perspective, choosing to plant her feet all over the planet! She’s ttekked Machu Picchu, backpacked Australia while working for a non-profit, and likes to say she’s, “eaten her way through Thailand”. After a freak bike accident in 2013 left her without two front teeth, Carlyn chose to “rock out with her teeth out,” inviting the power of perseverance and her smile to shine. Carlyn routinely receives emails from people around the world, as they see themselves in lessons learned from her journey. Early in her career, utilizing her Journalism Degree, insightful imagination and profound people skills, Carlyn tackled PR for a $60M hotel chain. She later served as a Senior Travel Nurse Recruiter, receiving the annual award, “Most Passionate Recruiter” by her peers. After a job loss in 2010, seeking a means to network, Carlyn created a “Connection Card,” giving herself the title, “Turning Strangers Into Friends”. This simple shift of leading with her authentic self, open the door to people, synchronicity and possibility. Recognizing it was the ‘stories’ connecting us all, Carlyn followed her intuition and founded an in-person community, Strangers To Friends, inviting men and women to share their unique stories, establishing real connections while building self confidence. An inspirational speaker and connection workshop facilitator, Carlyn shares her journey of self-healing, embracing adversity and gaining personal perspective. Additionally, Carlyn is a Transition Coach—supporting individuals to shift their inner dialogue, take action and become their own best friend. Carlyn is a published author in the book, “When I Rise, I Thrive” and has been featured in news outlets including The Denver Post, San Diego Tribune and an appearance on Anderson Cooper’s daytime talk show. She has been a presenter at “Ignite Denver”, a keynote speaker for the Prince of Wales Alaska Marathon and regular speaker at Multiple Sclerosis Society engagements. Carlyn challenges you to let go of what no longer serves you and to say YES to the life you not only want, but you deserve.
Carlyn Shaw is an Synchronicity Simulator, Connection Coach, Motivational Writer and Speaker and the Founder of "Strangers To Friends." At 19 years old, Carlyn was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, followed by the death of two best friends in separate accidents. This profound physical and spiritual awakening ignited her intuitive super power. Now self healed from MS, Carlyn trusts nothing happens to her, rather for her. Carlyn shares how awareness and action in face of adversity propelled her forward. She talks about the power of our stories and how we can shift the stories to better serve us. Carlyn will share with us how she was able to let go of limiting beliefs and say YES to her life. Carlyn will share with us the ups and downs after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and what help and support she created and received. She will inspire us to recognize the power of choice over our thoughts and our situation. She will teach us how to open ourselves up to possibilities. When we connect and listen to ourselves we are able to recognize the voice of fear and shift our perception. When we allow ourselves to be in flow of life rather than striving or fighting we open ourselves up to self-love and living a life we love. She will encourage us to celebrate and embrace our life. She will share experience of her client who were able to be empowered to create the life they want. To explore possibilities. We are meant to be together and help each other out as a community to start out "strangers" who become "friends." Allowing fear to spring her forward rather than keep her stuck, Carlyn has planted her feet all over the planet turning strangers into friends and creating ripples of conscious connection. Carlyn inspires her audiences with her real life examples of possibilities through the power of perspective. Carlyn invites you to let go of limiting beliefs and say YES to the life you not only want, but deserve.
Mandy Connell joins Carlyn Shaw, Lori Lynn Barker and The Wine Yogi Krystal Alfonso to talk about the potential downside for women because of #metoo, how Krystal handled being a female Air Force officer and pilot, standing up for yourself in the moment, how communication can avert disaster, being friends with men when you're married, swearing means you're smart, and murder tears.
Mandy Connell is joined by Lori Lynn Barker, The Wine Yogi Kristal Alfonso, and Carlyn Shaw from Strangers to Friends to talk ghosting, ageism, having a plan b, letting the universe guide you, being replaceable, not wasting people's time, the emotions behind ghosting and being creative under pressure, how Gen X is different from Baby Boomers and Millennials and more.
Don't let your remote team members be strangers. Learn how to make real connections from Carlyn Shaw, Your Stranger To Friend! She is also an inspirational writer & speaker, an empowerment expert and a purveyor of personal strength.
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In this episode, we invite Carlyn Shaw of StrangersToFriends.com on to Bridging Realities to discuss her work connecting humans, overcoming medical challenges, and the power of ceremony. This one is fun and friendly just like Carlyn! If you love our energy together, please be sure to join us for a true ceremony on the 23rd of June on the New Moon in the mountains of Colorado to celebrate the Solstice and set intentions in a ceremonial space. {Image by @_LauraBerger_}