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Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life
Hosted by Michelle Burkhard · EN
This growing tribe of thinkers focuses on finding the results we want in our personal AND professional lives by becoming more aware of our patterns of thinking and choosing how we want to think. Join us!
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What Is Truth?
2d ago00:07:11Tap to summarizeWhat is truth? Is it something absolute, or is what webelieve to be true shaped by our experiences, perspectives, culture, and the way we see the world? In today’s episode, Michelle explores the many ways two people can experience the same thing and walk away with very different truths,without either person necessarily being wrong.But perhaps there is something even greater than ourindividual versions of truth. Michelle introduces the idea of the “great truth,” a truth grounded in love, joy, inclusion, honor, respect, value, and worth. She challenges us to consider what happens when we become willing to listen to perspectives that are different from our own and even allow ourselvesto be affected by them. Because the way we define and approach truth doesn’t just shape what we believe. It shapes our relationships, our communication, and ultimately the way we move through the world.Questions or comments? I’d love to hear from you! Michelle@GrowBy1.comReady to live with greater intention and explore the beliefsshaping your life? Explore Life On PurposeReflection QuestionsWhat does “truth” mean to you, and where did yourunderstanding of truth come from?When was the last time someone helped you see somethingdifferently simply because you were willing to listen?Where might you be holding tightly to your version of truthwithout considering another person’s experience or perspective?How would your conversations or relationships change if youapproached truth through love, curiosity, honor, and respect?What is your “great truth,” the highest ideal you want touse to guide how you live and relate to others?
Transcribe →Love Never Demands Stupidity
5d ago00:09:18Tap to summarizeRelationships thrive when two whole people choose to growtogether, not when one person loses themselves in the process. In today's episode, Michelle explores the difference between healthy love and unhealthy dependence, reminding us that real love never asks us to abandon our identity, our wisdom, or our boundaries. Instead, the strongest relationships are built by two people who remain grounded, self aware, and intentional as they create a life together.In this episode, you'll discover:Why healthy relationships begin with two whole individualsThe difference between connection and codependencyHow boundaries protect both love and personal growthWhy authentic love encourages awareness rather than blind sacrificeReflection QuestionsIn your closest relationships, do you feel more likeyourself or less like yourself?Have you ever mistaken self sacrifice or people pleasing forlove? What did that teach you?What personal interests, values, or dreams are important foryou to continue nurturing regardless of your relationships?Where could healthier boundaries strengthen both your wellbeing and your connections with others?What does a truly healthy, mutually supportive relationshiplook like to you today?Questions or comments? I'd love to hear from you! Michelle@GrowBy1.comIf you're ready to strengthen your communication, deepenyour relationships, and become a more intentional leader and coach, we'd love to have you join us at our upcoming Coaching Retreat. You'll gain practical tools you can apply in every area of your life while connecting with others who are committed to meaningful personal growth. Learn more at GrowBy1.com/CoachingRetreat.
Transcribe →Embrace Wisdom
6d ago00:08:04Tap to summarizeIn a world that often rewards speed over connection, what ifone of the greatest forms of wisdom is simply learning to be fully present? In today's episode, Michelle reflects on a powerful quote from Howard Thurman and explores what it means to approach others with humility, curiosity, and awillingness to learn. She reminds us that every person, regardless of their background or perspective, has something to teach us if we are disciplined enough to truly listen.In this episode, you'll discover:Why presence has become a rare and valuable leadership skillHow humility opens the door to unexpected wisdomThe importance of learning from people whose experiences differ from your ownSimple ways to become more intentional about listening and connecting each dayReflection QuestionsWho in your life might have wisdom to offer that you've beentoo busy or distracted to fully hear?When was the last time someone changed your perspectivesimply because you listened with an open heart?How could practicing greater presence improve yourrelationships at home, at work, or in your community?What assumptions or judgments might be preventing you from learning from someone who is different from you?What intentional practice could you begin today to becomemore disciplined in receiving the wisdom others have to share?Questions or comments? I'd love to hear from you! Michelle@GrowBy1.comIf you're ready to deepen your ability to connect,communicate, and influence others in meaningful ways, join us at our upcoming Coaching Retreat. You'll develop practical coaching, leadership, and relationship building skills in a supportive environment designed to help you grow personally and professionally. Learn more at GrowBy1.com/CoachingRetreat.
Transcribe →Who Are You Becoming?
1w ago00:07:42Tap to summarizeWho are you becoming?In today's episode, Michelle explores a simple but profoundquestion: Who are you? The answer may not be found in a personality test or a job title, but in what you consistently give your attention to. The books you study, the conversations you engage in, the thoughts you entertain, and the habits you practice are quietly shaping the person you are becoming. Every day offers an opportunity to intentionally choose the inputs that will influence your future.You'll also discover why transformation is rarely the resultof one big breakthrough. Instead, it is built through daily moments of reflection, presence, and intentional growth. The person you will be five years from now is being formed by the choices you make today.Questions or comments? I'd love to hear from you!Michelle@GrowBy1.comIf this episode has you thinking more deeply about whoyou're becoming, we'd love to invite you to join us at the Grow By 1 Coaching Retreat. Together, we'll explore the habits, relationships, and conversations that shape lasting personal growth while strengthening your communication, leadership, and influence in every area of life. Learn more and reserve your spot at GrowBy1.com/CoachingRetreat.Reflection QuestionsWhat thoughts, habits, or influences are shaping who you arebecoming right now?If someone observed your daily routines and priorities, whatwould they conclude matters most to you?What new input or practice could help you become morealigned with the person you want to be?Where have you been consuming information without allowing it to truly transform your thinking or actions?Imagine yourself five years from now. What intentionalchoice can you make today to begin becoming that future version of yourself?
Transcribe →Don't Ask What the World Needs...
1w ago00:11:01Tap to summarizeWhat if the life you're meant to build begins with what already brings you joy? In today's episode, Michelle explores why asking "What does the world need?" may be the wrong question. Instead, she invites you to discover what truly makes you come alive and how following that passion can create meaningful impact for others while opening unexpected opportunities along the way.Questions or comments? I'd love to hear from you! Michelle@GrowBy1.comWhat if the knowledge and passion you already have could become a thriving community that creates recurring impact and recurring revenue? Enrollment is now open for the Maximize with a Membership Group experience, where you'lllearn a practical step by step process for building a membership that grows with you and serves the people who need what only you can offer. Learn more at GrowBy1.com/MaximizeReflection QuestionsWhat activities or experiences make you feel most alive, energized, and fully yourself?Where have you been asking what you "should" do instead of paying attention to what genuinely brings you joy?What gifts, talents, or interests have you been treating as "just a hobby" that might actually have the potential to serve others?How could sharing more of what lights you up create value for the people around you?What is one small step you can take this week toward doing more of what brings you alive?
Transcribe →Tell Them WHY
1w ago00:12:06Tap to summarizeEvery meaningful mission begins with a reason why. Intoday's episode, Michelle shares the heart behind Grow By 1 and the vision that has shaped the Coaching Academy, the Five Levels of Coaching, and every program she has created along the way. If you've ever wondered how purpose, service,and intentional growth come together to create lasting impact, this conversation will leave you inspired to reconnect with your own "why."Questions or comments? I'd love to hear from you! Michelle@GrowBy1.comIf you're a coach or leader who wants to be part of something bigger than yourself, we'd love to welcome you to the Grow By 1 Coaching Retreat. Join us in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for meaningful conversations, live coaching demonstrations, and the first public teaching of the Five Levels of Coaching. Come connect, grow, and experience a community that believes everyone deserves to be led well. Learn more at GrowBy1.com/CoachingRetreatReflection QuestionsWhat is the deeper "why" behind the work, leadership, or service you offer others?When you think about the impact you want to make, whatmatters most to you beyond results or recognition?Where have your own experiences or challenges uniquelyprepared you to help someone else?Who has helped you grow by believing in you, and how mightyou offer that same encouragement to someone this week?What is one intentional step you can take this week thataligns more closely with your purpose and the difference you want to make in the world?
Transcribe →Hospitality
2w ago00:13:56Tap to summarizeWhat if true hospitality has less to do with perfectentertaining and more to do with helping people feel like they belong? In today's episode, Michelle explores a deeper definition of hospitality, one rooted in making others feel seen, welcomed, valued, and honored. Discover whychoosing people over performance can transform your relationships, your leadership, and the communities you create.Questions or comments? I'd love to hear from you! Michelle@GrowBy1.comIf you've been looking for a place where you can simply showup as yourself, we'd love to welcome you to the Grow By 1 Coaching Retreat in Grand Rapids, Michigan. You'll experience meaningful conversations, live coaching, genuine connection, and a community that believes people matter more than performance. Learn more and join us at GrowBy1.com/CoachingRetreatReflection QuestionsWhen you hear the word hospitality, what is the first imageor experience that comes to mind?Who in your life has made you feel deeply welcomed, notbecause of what they provided, but because of how they made you feel?In your relationships, leadership, or work, are you morefocused on outcomes or on helping people feel like they belong? How might thosetwo work together?Where might you unintentionally be treating people astransactions instead of sacred human beings?What is one simple act of hospitality you couldintentionally practice this week that would help someone else feel seen, welcomed, and valued?
Transcribe →Stop "Ascending"
2w ago00:14:47Tap to summarizeWhat if personal growth isn't about fixing yourself, butabout understanding yourself more deeply? In today's episode, Michelle invites you to step away from the endless pressure to heal, achieve, or "arrive" and instead embrace a gentler path of awareness, curiosity, and intentional choice. Discover how recognizing patterns without judgment canopen the door to greater freedom, peace, and possibility.Questions or comments? I'd love to hear from you! Michelle@GrowBy1.comIf you're ready for conversations that challenge, encourage,and inspire you without trying to convince you that you're broken, the Grow By 1 Coaching Retreat is for you. Join us in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for a transformational weekend of coaching, connection, and practical tools that will help you grow with greater purpose and authenticity. Learn more and save your seat at GrowBy1.com/CoachingRetreatReflection QuestionsWhen you think about personal growth, do you tend toapproach it from a place of fixing yourself or understanding yourself?Is there a pattern in your life that you've been treating asevidence that something is wrong with you, rather than simply something you'velearned?What is one belief or habit you would like to replace, notbecause you're broken, but because you'd like a different experience?Do you ever find yourself becoming overly focused onhealing, or believing you've completely "arrived"? What might a healthier middle path look like?If you truly believed you were already worthy, whole, andenough, what would you choose to create next?
Transcribe →3 R's of Healthy Relationships
2w ago00:11:02Tap to summarizeHealthy relationships don't happen by accident. They growthrough small, intentional choices that help us feel seen, supported, and safe. In today's episode, Michelle introduces the Three R's of Healthy Relationships, Remember, Reciprocate, and Repair, and shares how these simple principles can strengthen your connections with family, friends, colleagues, and the people who matter most.Questions or comments? I'd love to hear from you! Michelle@GrowBy1.comImagine spending a weekend surrounded by people who arecommitted to becoming better coaches, stronger communicators, and healthier leaders. The Grow By 1 Coaching Retreat is designed to help you buildrelationships that create lasting influence, both personally and professionally. We'd love to welcome you to Grand Rapids, Michigan. Learn more and reserve your place at GrowBy1.com/CoachingRetreatReflection QuestionsWho in your life consistently helps you remember who you arewhen you've forgotten?Looking at your relationships over time, where do youexperience healthy reciprocation, and where might the balance need attention?Are you someone who allows others to support you, or do youtend to only be the giver?How comfortable are you with repair? When conflict arises,do you move toward honest conversation or away from it?Which of the Three R's, Remember, Reciprocate, or Repair,would strengthen your relationships the most if you intentionally practiced it this week?
Transcribe →Right Now Problems
2w ago00:12:40Tap to summarizeHow often do we treat every problem like it needs animmediate solution? In today's episode, Michelle shares why one of the greatest leadership and coaching superpowers is learning to pause before reacting.Discover how slowing down, asking better questions, and responding with intention can help you protect your peace, strengthen your leadership, and stay focused on what matters most.Questions or comments? I'd love to hear from you! Michelle@GrowBy1.comWhat if one weekend could completely change the way youcoach, lead, and navigate life's biggest challenges? Join us at the Grow By 1 Coaching Retreat in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for a hands on experience filled with coaching demonstrations, meaningful conversations, and practical tools you can begin using immediately. Your next breakthrough could be waiting for you. Learn more at GrowBy1.com/CoachingRetreatReflection QuestionsWhat "emergency" have you recently taken on thatmay not have actually been yours to carry?How do you typically respond when someone brings you aproblem, do you solve it, or do you help them think through it?What decisions in your life might benefit from a 24 or 48hour pause before taking action?What systems or processes could you create to help yourespond thoughtfully instead of react emotionally?Where might protecting your peace actually help you betterprotect your mission?
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