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Shifts and Giggles: Mindset Tools for Real Life Growth

Rafer Owens, Jr | Mindset Coach | Speakershiftsandgiggles.buzzsprout.com

Shifts & Giggles is the personal growth podcast that helps you make intentional, lasting change, one small mindset shift at a time. Each episode blends practical tools, self-awareness strategies, and a healthy dose of humor to help you take action and grow on purpose.


Rooted in the S.I.M.P.L.E. Method, a 6-step framework for real, sustainable change, this show delivers real talk, personal transformation, and mindset shifts that lead to big results. Whether you're feeling stuck or simply ready for something new, you’ll find the encouragement and clarity you need to move forward with confidence.


This podcast provides valuable insights for you if you are ready to shift into the next season of growth, with practical, proven strategies and a few good laughs along the way.


We’ll answer questions like:

  • How do I change my mindset?
  • What are the best habits for personal growth?
  • How do I stop self-sabotaging my goals?
  • Why is self-awareness important for success?
  • How do I stay consistent with personal development?
  • What’s the easiest way to start changing your life?
  • How do I find motivation when I feel stuck?
  • What’s a simple daily mindset routine?

If you’re looking for real-life mindset strategies from a coach who gets it, and a podcast that makes growth feel doable (and even fun), you’re in the right place.


Episodes

5 Practical Ways to Build Emotional Intelligence (Even If It Feels Hard)

Got a question or comment? Send us a text! In this powerful follow-up to last week's emotional intelligence episode, Rafer unpacks how to build emotional intelligence —not just why it's important. Emotional intelligence isn’t a personality trait—it’s a skill. Rafer shares raw and relatable stories, including a vulnerable moment with his son and a hilarious but deep lesson involving a coffee cup. You'll walk away with five practical tools to grow your emotional awareness, manage your reactions, a...

Jun 25, 202521 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Why Emotional Intelligence Is a Skill You Can’t Afford to Ignore

Got a question or comment? Send us a text! In this episode of Shifts and Giggles , we’re getting real about emotional intelligence. Rafer shares the moment he realized he was unintentionally gaslighting his wife—and how learning to name his emotions like “dismissed” and “anxious” saved his marriage and shifted his entire life. Emotional intelligence isn’t soft—it’s survival. If you’ve ever shut down, blamed others, or got defensive without knowing why... this one’s for you. Next week, we’ll dive...

Jun 18, 202521 minSeason 1Ep. 9

What Happens After the Goal? How to Keep Growing

Got a question or comment? Send us a text! You made progress. You hit the goal. You felt the shift. But now you feel… stuck again. This episode dives deep into the final step of the Simple Shift Method: Evolve Continuously. Because winning once doesn’t mean you’ve finished. And transformation isn’t a mountaintop—it’s a mindset. If you’ve ever asked: “Why do I feel off after I achieve something?” “How do I keep growing when life feels flat?” “Is it possible to stay motivated long-term?” This one’...

Jun 11, 202518 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Feel Stuck? This Mindset Shift Will Change Everything

Got a question or comment? Send us a text! When life doesn’t go as planned, most people either give up or keep doing what’s not working—hoping it magically changes. In this episode of Shifts and Giggles , we dive into Step 5 of the Simple Shift Method: Learn and Adjust. Rafer shares what 75 Hard taught him about progress, personal growth, and the mindset shift it takes to evolve. If you’ve ever thought: “Why is this still not working?” “I tried and failed, so maybe I’m not built for this.” “I’m ...

Jun 04, 202519 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Stop Waiting, Start Practicing: How Consistency Changes Everything

Got a question or comment? Send us a text! In this episode of Shifts and Giggles , Rafer dives into Step 4 of the Simple Shift Method: Practice Consistently . If you've ever been paralyzed by the "what ifs"—what if it doesn't work, what if I'm not good enough, what if I fail—this episode is your breakthrough. Rafer shares how to break free from fear by taking imperfect steps forward. Whether you're building a business, trying to change a relationship, or shifting your mindset, this episode gives...

May 28, 202516 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Hope Isn't A Strategy: Build A Plan That Works

Got a question or comment? Send us a text! In this episode of Shifts and Giggles , Rafer unpacks Step 3 of the Simple Shift Method — Make a Plan — and explains how creating small, specific goals can lead to massive progress. Through a powerful story about paying off $54,000 of debt, Rafer shows how SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) and simple planning helped him and his wife transform their finances — and how you can apply the same principles to any area of you...

May 22, 202521 minSeason 1Ep. 5

The Tools That Got You Here Won't Get You There

Got a question or comment? Send us a text! In this episode of Shifts and Giggles , Rafer Owens Jr. breaks down step two of the Simple Shift Method: Identify Tools and Resources . Whether you've been using outdated habits, trying too many things at once, or skipping over the resources that are right in front of you, Rafer shows you how to choose the right tools for where you're headed — not just where you've been. This episode will challenge you to rethink how you prepare for personal growth, and...

May 15, 202522 minSeason 1Ep. 4

You Can't Change What You Refuse to See

Got a question or comment? Send us a text! In this episode of Shifts and Giggles , Rafer dives into the first step of the Simple Shift Method— See the Challenge —and explores the power of building awareness in your life. With honesty, humor, and a powerful story about his relationship with his son, Rafer unpacks how self-awareness can unlock real change. You'll walk away knowing how to ask the right questions, get clear about your direction, and finally face the stuff that’s been keeping you stu...

May 08, 202522 minSeason 1Ep. 3

The Simple Shift Method: How Small Steps Create Big Change

Got a question or comment? Send us a text! In this episode, Rafer Owens Jr. breaks down The Simple Shift Method —the six-step framework that helped him transform his life and can help you do the same. Learn how small, intentional shifts lead to lasting change and how you can start applying the method in your own life today. Thanks for tuning in to Shifts and Giggles ! If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review. Have a question or comment? Send...

May 01, 202521 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Shift Happens: Welcome to Shifts and Giggles

Got a question or comment? Send us a text! Welcome to Shifts and Giggles ! In this first episode, Rafer Owens Jr. shares the heart behind the show, his personal journey of life change through small, intentional shifts, and what you can expect from this season. Get ready for relatable conversations, practical steps, and a whole lot of encouragement to help you change your life—on purpose. Thanks for tuning in to Shifts and Giggles ! If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, share it wi...

Apr 28, 202511 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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