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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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The Gift of Moving On
5d ago00:14:14Tap to summarizeWhat if the greatest gift you could give yourself is thecourage to let go of what no longer belongs in your life?In today's episode, Michelle reflects on one of life's mostchallenging lessons: knowing when it is time to move on. Whether it is a relationship, a habit, an expectation, or an old version of yourself, growth often requires releasing what has fulfilled its purpose so there is room for something new. Through personal stories and thoughtful reflection, she explores how surrender is not giving up but creating space for the life that is waiting for you.In this episode, you'll discover:• Why letting go is often the beginning of meaningful growth• The difference between surrender and giving up• How holding on to the familiar can keep you from yourfuture• Why every season has a purpose, including the seasons thatcome to an end• Five reflective questions to help you release what nolonger serves you and step confidently into what comes nextQuestions or comments? I'd love to hear from you! Michelle@GrowBy1.com Want to strengthen your coaching, communication,and relationship building skills? Join us at the Grow By 1 Coaching Retreat, where you'll learn practical ways to become more influential in every area of your life while connecting with others who are committed to meaningful growth.We'd love to have you be part of the conversation. Learn more at GrowBy1.com/CoachingRetreat.
Transcribe →Nourishing Opportunity
6d ago00:14:47Tap to summarizeAre you waiting for the right opportunity to appear, orcould you begin creating it today?In today's episode, Michelle explores the idea that the mostmeaningful opportunities rarely arrive fully formed. Instead, they begin as small moments that require intention, courage, and care to grow. She also reflects on the changing seasons of love and relationships, reminding us that nourishing what matters today creates the foundation for tomorrow's possibilities.In this episode, you'll discover:• Why opportunities often begin as small seeds instead ofdramatic breakthroughs• How creating opportunity is often more powerful thanwaiting for it• Why love and relationships naturally change throughoutlife• The importance of nourishing what gives you life whilereleasing what no longer serves you• Five reflective questions to help you cultivate purpose,possibility, and meaningful growthQuestions or comments? I'd love to hear from you! Michelle@GrowBy1.comWant to strengthen your coaching, communication,and relationship building skills? Join us at the Grow By 1 Coaching Retreat, where you'll learn practical ways to become more influential in every area of your life while connecting with others who are committed to meaningful growth.We'd love to have you be part of the conversation. Learn more at GrowBy1.com/CoachingRetreat.
Transcribe →Is Winning Really Worth It?
1w ago00:10:13Tap to summarizeIs winning an argument really worth the cost if it damagesthe relationship?In today's episode, Michelle explores the difference betweenwinning and connecting. Conflict is a natural part of every relationship, but how we choose to respond determines whether we build trust or create distance. Through stories and practical examples, she invites us to consider how kindness, compassion, and curiosity can transform the way we lead, parent, and communicate with the people who matter most.In this episode, you'll discover:• Why conflict is an opportunity for deeper understandingrather than something to avoid• The hidden cost of always needing to be right• Why kindness is a sign of strength, not weakness• How every interaction plants seeds that shape the futureof your relationships• Five reflective questions to help you approach conflictwith greater love, patience, and wisdomQuestions or comments? I'd love to hear from you! Michelle@GrowBy1.comWant to strengthen your coaching, communication,and relationship building skills? Join us at the Grow By 1 Coaching Retreat, where you'll learn practical ways to become more influential in every area of your life while connecting with others who are committed to meaningful growth. We'd love to have you be part of the conversation. Learn more atGrowBy1.com/CoachingRetreat.
Transcribe →Enduring Without Losing Yourself
1w ago00:11:37Tap to summarizeLeadership is not about always having the right answers. Itis about having the strength to remain grounded, curious, and connected to your purpose even when life feels uncertain.In today's episode, Michelle explores what it means topractice unbiased leadership by recognizing our own perspectives while remaining open to learning from others. She shares why true strength is rooted in emotional steadiness rather than control and how endurance comes from staying aligned with your values and purpose instead of trying to prove yourself.In this episode, you'll discover:• Why every leader carries bias and why awareness mattersmore than certainty• The difference between strength and control in leadership• How curiosity creates trust and stronger relationships• Why purpose sustains endurance better than motivationalone• Five reflective questions to help you lead with greaterhumility, courage, and influenceQuestions or comments? I'd love to hear from you! Michelle@GrowBy1.com Want to strengthen your coaching, communication,and relationship building skills? Join us at the Grow By 1 Coaching Retreat, where you'll learn practical ways to become more influential in every area of your life while connecting with others who are committed to meaningful growth.We'd love to have you be part of the conversation. Learn more at GrowBy1.com/CoachingRetreat.
Transcribe →Momentum Begins With Clarity
1w ago00:12:21Tap to summarizeHave you ever felt like you're working harder than ever butstill not making the progress you hoped for?In today's episode, Michelle explores the powerfulrelationship between clarity and momentum. Rather than assuming you're broken or lacking motivation, she invites you to consider a different perspective. The results you're experiencing are often the natural outcome of the systems you've created. Lasting change begins not by fixing yourself, but by understanding what is truly creating your current reality.In this episode, you'll discover:• Why momentum begins with clarity rather than motivation• How solving the wrong problem can keep you feeling stuck• The hidden weight that slows personal and professionalgrowth• Why coaching starts with understanding your currentreality instead of trying to fix it• Five reflective questions to help you take a meaningfullife inventory and move forward with greater purposeQuestions or comments? I'd love to hear from you! Michelle@GrowBy1.comWant to strengthen your coaching, communication, andrelationship building skills? Join us at the Grow By 1 Coaching Retreat, where you'll learn practical ways to become more influential in every area of your life while connecting with others who are committed to meaningful growth. We'dlove to have you be part of the conversation. Learn more atGrowBy1.com/CoachingRetreat.
Transcribe →Golden Handcuffs
2w ago00:11:13Tap to summarizeHave you ever felt trapped by something that once seemedlike success?In today's episode, Michelle explores the idea of"golden handcuffs", those roles, titles, or systems that offersecurity and recognition but may quietly limit your freedom, purpose, or influence. She invites you to consider whether your next step is about leaving a system or simply becoming more intentional within it.Questions or comments? I'd love to hear from you! Michelle@GrowBy1.comLooking for personal guidance? Schedule an Intuitive Readingwith Michelle: GrowBy1.com/IntuitiveReadingReady to start living with greater purpose? Explore the Lifeon Purpose program: Life on Purpose
Transcribe →When Peace Feels Like Chaos
2w ago00:11:42Tap to summarizeWhat if the peace you've been searching for feelsuncomfortable at first?In today's episode, Michelle explores why real peace cansometimes feel confusing, unfamiliar, or even chaotic, especially after years of living in stress, busyness, or survival mode. As your life begins to change, your nervous system often needs time to adjust to a new way of being.Questions or comments? I'd love to hear from you! Michelle@GrowBy1.comLooking for personal guidance? Schedule an Intuitive Readingwith Michelle: GrowBy1.com/IntuitiveReadingReady to start living with greater purpose? Explore the Lifeon Purpose program: Life on Purpose
Transcribe →One Choice
2w ago00:13:37Tap to summarizeLife is full of choices, but what if they all come down toone simple question: Will I choose peace?In today's episode, Michelle explores what it really meansto live from a place of peace, not by avoiding challenges, but by responding to them with greater clarity, discernment, and intention. She shares practical insights on simplifying your thinking, recognizing life's natural cycles, and returning to what matters most when life feels overwhelming.Questions or comments? I'd love to hear from you! Michelle@GrowBy1.comLooking for personal guidance? Schedule an Intuitive Readingwith Michelle: GrowBy1.com/IntuitiveReadingReady to start living with greater purpose? Explore the Lifeon Purpose program: Life on Purpose
Transcribe →I Am the Cause
2w ago00:13:04Tap to summarizeWhat if the greatest source of change in your life isn'tfound by changing your circumstances, but by changing your perspective?In today's episode, Michelle explores one of the most challenging and liberating principles of personal growth: "I am the cause." While we often believe that other people or difficult situations create our emotions, the truth is far more empowering. Our experiences are shaped less by what happens to us and more by how we choose to respond.Using real-life examples, from recent severe storms andpower outages to difficult relationships and everyday frustrations, Michelle unpacks the subtle ways we hand our power away by believing that other people are responsible for our emotional state. When we recognize that we are thecause of our own experience, we also discover that we hold the key to changing it.In this episode, you'll discover:• Why cause and effect works differently than most people believe• How your mindset shapes your experience, regardless of your circumstances• The difference between being responsible for an event and being responsible for your response• Why taking ownership of your experience is one of the most empowering shifts you can make• How this perspective can transform your relationships, resilience, and everyday lifeIf you've ever found yourself blaming circumstances, waitingfor someone else to change, or wondering why the same patterns keep repeating, this episode offers a powerful invitation to look inward and reclaim yourability to create a different experience.Questions or comments? I'd love to hear from you! Michelle@GrowBy1.comLooking for personal guidance? Schedule an Intuitive Readingwith Michelle: GrowBy1.com/IntuitiveReadingReady to start living with greater purpose? Explore the Lifeon Purpose program: Life on Purpose
Transcribe →Dangerous Group Think
2w ago00:09:14Tap to summarizeToday's episode explores something we all experience butrarely stop to examine: the power of group thinking. When life throws unexpected challenges our way, it's easy to get swept up in blame, frustration, and the emotions of those around us. But what if we chose a different response?Drawing from a recent experience after severe storms leftthousands without power, Michelle shares a powerful reminder that while we can't control every circumstance, we can always choose how we respond. Rather than adding to fear, anger, or negativity, we each have the opportunity tobecome part of the solution.In this episode, you'll discover:• Why group thinking can become dangerous during times of crisis• The difference between reacting and responding with intention• How to recognize when you're adding to a problem versus helping solve it• Practical questions to help you reflect on your own mindset• Why personal responsibility is one of the most empowering choices you can makeLife will always bring unexpected curveballs. The questionisn't whether challenges will come. The question is: What kind of energy will you contribute when they do?Questions or comments? I'd love to hear from you! Michelle@GrowBy1.comLooking for personal guidance? Schedule an Intuitive Readingwith Michelle: GrowBy1.com/IntuitiveReading Ready to start living with greater purpose? Explore the Life on Purpose program: Life on Purpose
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