Dr Luana Marques is a Harvard-based psychotherapist, researcher, speaker and author of: “Bold Move: A 3 Step Plan to Transform Anxiety into Power”. In this episode, we discuss her science-backed method to get you out of a rut and find the courage to create a more confident and meaningful life. And that very something that is keeping you stuck and silently killing your dreams is AVOIDANCE. Procrastination. Constant researching & planning without execution. Walking away from discomfort which o...
Jul 17, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Dr Tom Myers is an entrepreneur and former university professor specializing in purpose, meaning, happiness & synchronicity. He reminds you that you have greatness within you: unique strengths, gifts & talents that you can use to find more fulfillment, joy and success in life. This episode provides you with practical tools and insights to discover your own purpose, to tap into your intuition and start taking action towards living a happier life! Time stamps: 00:00 How to choose the next ...
Jul 11, 2023•1 hr 11 min
Suzanne Anderson is a psychologist, author, coach and leadership consultant who tragically lost her husband to suicide but she made a choice to be BROKEN OPEN and transformed instead of BROKEN DOWN and defeated. In this podcast, we navigate the realms of healing from trauma, personal growth, consciousness expansion, and shadow work. We uncover the meaning behind Suzanne's book, "You Make Your Path by Walking," and explore the concept of expanded consciousness and how shattering experiences can l...
Jul 04, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Jennifer Freed PhD is no newcomer to a pivot in life; author of ten books including Use Your Planets Wisely , psychologist, astrologer, founder of the non-profit AHA!, education consultant, former director of the Pacifica Graduate Institute and speaker, Jennifer is here to remind you that LIFE IS A JOURNEY and is full of new beginnings. She says: ‘Everything I've tried, I've had epic success and epic failures is rooted in my ability to be resilient, to fail fast, and to work my ass off ”. We dis...
Jun 27, 2023•56 min
Intrusive thoughts. Those pesky if not downright distressing thoughts that seemingly appear out of nowhere and rip us away from any sense of calm. We all have them. We just often don’t discuss it because we feel embarrassed or ashamed. And that’s the EXACT reason why I am discussing it on this podcast! (You know me, I don’t shy away from the real talk ;) In this episode I share my own huge wake-up call during a low moment in Australia in 2020 during the time I was separating from my narcissistic...
Jun 20, 2023•31 min
We all naturally want to avoid feeling ‘negative ’ emotions but if you bravely dare to face the shame, guilt & fear you have stored inside, you will unlock more joy, freedom & inner peace than you’ve ever known. In this episode you will learn the relationship between fear, guilt & shame, how to process these heavy feelings in your body, what is waiting for you on the other side of your fear and the 90-second rule that will CHANGE YOUR LIFE. This week’s guest is self-love embodiment c...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Have you ever wondered what it truly means to trust the process? ( And how & why you should do it? ) Have you wondered how to strike a balance between making decisions, taking action AND allowing life to unfold naturally? Do you find it difficult to let go of control and cultivate a deeper sense of trust in the universe? If so, this emotional, intimate & heart-warming episode with my former spiritual psychotherapist Dr Mia Quinlivan is for you! We also discuss spiritual awakenings, how t...
Jun 06, 2023•58 min
‘If you don't know who you are or what you want, others will decide it for you.’ This snippet episode is all about choosing another way. One which places your own VALUES front & center. Drowned by noisy societal expectations and common-place ideas of goals & achievements, we often lose sight of our own values. But by keeping our values top of mind, we not only find meaning and personal relevance in the goals we pursue but also gain the resilience to persist when faced with obstacles and ...
Jun 01, 2023•10 min
Ben Ahrens is a chronic illness recovery expert, TEDx Speaker, Neuroplasticity coach, and CEO of re-origin: A science-based brain retraining program & community for anxiety, depression & chronic illness recovery. In this inspiring episode, Ben shares his own story of being diagnosed with chronic lyme disease in his mid-twenties and spending 3 years bedbound, taking 60 pills a day. But he made a full recovery and now shares his learnings through the practical lens of neuroplasticity (brai...
May 30, 2023•1 hr 16 min
Relationship conflict is something we often try to avoid or construe as a sign that there is something ‘wrong’. But what if conflict could instead be an invitation & an opportunity for deeper connection, healing and mutual growth? I spent the last 5 days in Strasbourg, France participating in a couples retreat using the “ Imago Relationship” method and in this episode I share with you the memorable & useful lessons that will help you to get, build, and keep the love you want. PS: The les...
May 23, 2023•44 min
Dr Judy Ho is a triple board certified and licensed clinical and forensic neuropsychologist and university professor. She is also the author of “Stop Self-Sabotage: Six Steps to Unlock Your True Motivation, Harness Your Willpower, and Get Out of Your Own Way” and she shares those steps with you in this episode. Because let’s face it, you are fed up with feeling like you make a few steps forward only to be followed by two steps backwards, right? It damages your self-confidence. It leaves you doub...
May 16, 2023•49 min
Jessica Willis Fisher is Americana singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and author of a bestselling memoir “ Unspeakable: Surviving My Childhood and Finding My Voice ”. Jessica is the eldest daughter in a family of 14 which was headed by an extremely controlling, abusive, violent and domineering father who is now serving a prison sentence of 40 years on 4 counts of child rape. The darker reality was far from the wholesome All-American Christian musical family persona depicted in their reali...
May 09, 2023•1 hr 13 min
Oftentimes it is fears, doubts and insecurities, which are blocking you from finding the clarity you seek. (Not to mention sparking greater overwhelm, anxiety, overthinking and inertia). So what are the common fears at play? Fear of not being good enough. Fear of failure. Fear of loss of control. Fear of making the wrong choice. Fear of insecurity. And beneath it all… fears around losing love. In this snippet, British author, motivational speaker and serial entrepreneur Alan Lucas shares some in...
May 04, 2023•11 min
SPOILER ALERT: It was because I lacked self-love . It is said that a smart person learns from their mistakes, but a truly wise person learns from the mistakes of others. Take it from me: poor self-worth and a lack of self-love will lead you nowhere good fast. It fuels addictions, leads to self-sabotage, weakens physical and emotional health and can keep you stuck on this hamster wheel of seeking externally to fill an inner void. This episode is all about understanding how a lack of self-love hol...
May 02, 2023•31 min
Stress, anxiety, worry - these are all signs that you have lost the present moment; the next moment has become more important than life itself. Reality is, most people are not suffering in real life, they are suffering in memory or in imagination . But this is a choice. You can unlearn this habitual pattern of negative thinking. You can learn how to become more comfortable with uncertainty and the future unknown. You can learn how to cultivate a greater sense of trust, faith, hope and optimism i...
Apr 25, 2023•26 min
“Love touches and heals something that medications can't touch”. In this snippet, physician, psychiatrist and Harvard Medical School professor Jeffrey Rediger explains how lifestyle and beliefs affect gene expression and suggests we can look beyond traditional medicine to the role of emotions, spirituality and relationships (i.e. LOVE) in our health. Dr Jeffrey shares the story of “Claire”, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and decided not to pursue conventional treatment. Instead, she fo...
Apr 20, 2023•9 min
How can you hold the depth of your emotions and transform painful experiences into valuable life lessons? Your breath can show you. Michelle D’Avella is a writer, author, YouTuber and breathwork facilitator who had a blindsiding breakup in 2016 that catalyzed her spiritual journey inward. She realised the path forward was one of surrender and letting go, and not the ‘ I don’t want to feel this so I push it away ’ letting go, but a brave, inquisitive “ I allow this to be here so it releases” lett...
Apr 18, 2023•57 min
Months before finishing university, Alexa Carlin went into septic shock, was induced into a medical coma and given a 1% chance to live. Her near-death experience brought on a string of health issues, but she refused to let this take her life or bring her down. Instead, she has (and shares) a mindset of transforming your obstacles into opportunities. She is now an in-demand public speaker, bestselling author of Adaptable, Content Creator and founder of Women Empower X, WEX Press and Speak to Elev...
Apr 11, 2023•1 hr 3 min
If you struggle with setting & maintaining boundaries, you are not alone. Fear of being rejected or dealing with other people’s anger, disappointment or frustration is enough to make many of us neglect our own needs and choose people-pleasing instead. However, this will lead you down a path of resentment and weaken the depth & authenticity of your relationships. In this snippet episode, you will learn how to say “no” better using a mock example of a work-place scenario and why it is so i...
Apr 06, 2023•12 min
Imagine if you had the self-discipline necessary to create positive habits, break bad ones, follow a morning routine, and consistently stay on track with your goals day after day. Imagine if obstacles such as low motivation, fear, self-doubt, distractions, overwhelm, excuses and procrastination would no longer hold you back. Who would you become? What would your life be like? How would you feel? Self-discipline is the topic of this episode, but mindful self-discipline, aka less of the less ‘dril...
Apr 04, 2023•58 min
What are some of the barriers to finding clarity? Why is being of service & contribution to others so important for purpose & fulfillment? Have you considered the possibility that fears, doubts & insecurities are blocking you from having clarity on your next best step? When is the right moment to stop thinking and start taking action? These are some of the questions you’ll get answers to in this episode with British author, motivational speaker and serial entrepreneur Alan Lucas. Ala...
Mar 28, 2023•50 min
The gap between where you are now and where you want to be is usually full of FEAR. Problem is you probably have a cycle of being triggered with fear and then retreating away from it, which gives your brain more evidence that you are not worthy or not competent. Let’s break that cycle & learn how to do things WITH fear! In this snippet, you’ll get a pep talk, some mindset strategies and practical tools to stop letting fear limit you, so you can live with more expansion, joy, ease & freed...
Mar 23, 2023•15 min
How can you deal with intrusive thoughts? If you are “ not your thoughts ” then who are you really? What does your left brain and right brain have to do with suffering and happiness? How can you update your (dysfunctional) mind program to reduce suffering, increase happiness and find inner peace? These are some of the topics covered by cognitive neuropsychologist, university professor and author Dr Chris Niebauer. He is a specialist on consciousness, mindfulness, left- and right-brain difference...
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr 15 min
Letting go is not about giving up or being passive or being a quitter, it is about creating space for new opportunities, growth and transformation. It is about cutting the heavy chains to the past that prevent you from living vibrantly in the present. And it’s about unlocking a new beginning and a fresh start. But how do you do it? How do you let go of that expired relationship, or that grudge, or that persistent lack of self-love, or all of that fear keeping you stuck? I have four solutions for...
Mar 14, 2023•35 min
Are you fed up with not achieving your goals? Are you feeling stuck? Are you stuck in cycles of self-sabotage? Are you thinking, thinking, thinking (aka overthinking) and not getting anywhere? Then this is for you! In this snippet, digital entrepreneur Steph Taylor and I give you a short pep talk on motivation, clarity, taking imperfect action & working out the next best step to take in life. Listen to the full episode here (Ep.55 Thinking of a career start over or entrepreneurship? You NEED...
Mar 09, 2023•7 min
When does people-pleasing actually become problematic? How can you build better self-confidence and live more authentically? How can you learn to say no better? ( without the guilt and awkwardness ) How can you stop being taken advantage of? These are some of the questions you will get answers to in this episode with codependency recovery coach & people-pleaser expert Klara Kernig, who has built a 185k strong community on Instagram who love her wisdom, knowledge & helpful strategies. Who...
Mar 07, 2023•1 hr 7 min
This is a barrier we all face right? And one which keeps us in yo-yo cycles and further away from achieving our full potential. So what can you do when you are lacking in motivation & willpower to tackle that thing you know you should do, or indeed must do but just can’t seem to push through that resistance? Here are 10 of my top hacks for doing just that & setting yourself up for lasting self-confidence & success! Are we friends on socials yet? If not, come and say hello through the...
Feb 28, 2023•34 min
Welcome to the new format “snippets” of Starting Over with Shannon: for busy people who want a quick dose of inspiration & guidance on their self-development and healing journey. In this snippet, certified transformational coach & psychotherapist Kristina Furia explains this somewhat mystical and intangible concept of the ‘higher self’, how you can distinguish between the fear-driven ego mind and your intuition/higher self, and she gives you some practices to start vibrating higher daily...
Feb 23, 2023•19 min
Overthinking contributes to anxiety, depression, and irritability. It can lead to sleep problems, increase your unhealthy stress levels & weaken your immunity. But you don’t need me to tell you this because you KNOW it sucks. You don’t need another tirade of STOP DOING THESE THINGS THAT ARE BAD FOR YOUR HEALTH! and another cause to feel shitty because you don’t feel like you can overcome it. What you need is a roadmap out of that place and I’m going to give you that today with 4 actionable s...
Feb 21, 2023•37 min
If you are new here this episode will give you a great snapshot of what this podcast is all about and what growth to expect if you regularly tune into these episodes! Spoiler alert - those 5 key areas are: Self-awareness & emotional intelligence Mindset Spiritual curiosity & connection Relationships (with yourself & others) Mastering fresh starts & new chapters If you are interested in the day retreats that I am hosting in Switzerland here is a link to all the info! Are we friend...
Feb 14, 2023•27 min
