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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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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?
Transcribe →Certainty Is For Spectators
3w ago00:14:27Tap to summarizeHave you been waiting until you feel completely ready beforetaking your next step? In today's episode, Michelle explores why certainty isn't what creates growth, action does. Through four powerful spectrums that shape the way we think, lead, and live, she invites you to notice where you may be stuck at one extreme and how even one small step can move you toward greater balance, confidence, and purpose.Questions or comments? I'd love to hear from you!Michelle@GrowBy1.comReady to move beyond learning and start experiencingtransformation? Join us at the Grow By 1 Coaching Retreat in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where you'll discover practical coaching, communication, and relationship-building skills that will strengthen every area of your life.Whether you're a coach, leader, or simply someone who wants to make a greater impact, we'd love to have you with us. Learn more and reserve your spot at GrowBy1.com/CoachingRetreatReflection QuestionsWhich spectrum do you find yourself living on most oftenright now, and why?Where might you be waiting for certainty before taking yournext step?What would healthy balance look like for you instead ofliving at one extreme?Is there something you've been resisting that the world mayactually need from you?What is one small action you can take this week withoutneeding every answer first?
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Forgive Or Forget?
3w ago00:12:29Tap to summarizeWhen life hurts us, should we forgive, forget, set aboundary, or simply move on? In today's episode, Michelle explores how every choice we make plants a seed that shapes our future. Through stories, thoughtful reflection, and powerful coaching questions, she invites you to pause before reacting, restore yourself before making important decisions, and choose the thoughts and actions that lead to greater peace, freedom, and love. Your future is quietly growing from the seeds you plant today.Questions or comments? I'd love to hear from you. Michelle@GrowBy1.comReady to strengthen your coaching, communication, andrelationship building skills? Join us at the Grow By 1 Coaching Retreat in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Whether you are a coach, leader, educator, or simply someone who wants to become more influential in your personal and professionalrelationships, this retreat is designed to help you grow with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose. We'd love to have you join us. Learn more at GrowBy1.com/CoachingRetreat.
Transcribe →Honor the Rhythm
3w ago00:12:30Tap to summarizeDo you ever feel guilty for resting or believe you shouldalways be producing, achieving, or moving forward? In today's episode, Michelle explores the Law of Rhythm and reminds us that every season has a purpose. Just as nature moves through cycles of growth, rest, release, and renewal, so do we.Discover why honoring your current season can lead to greater clarity, creativity, and resilience, and how intentional rest may be the very thing preparing you for what comes next.Questions or comments? I'd love to hear from you. Michelle@GrowBy1.comReady to strengthen your coaching, communication, andrelationship building skills? Join us at the Grow By 1 Coaching Retreat in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Whether you are a coach, leader, educator, or simply someone who wants to become more influential in your personal and professional relationships, this retreat is designed to help you grow with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose. We'd love to have you join us. Learn more at GrowBy1.com/CoachingRetreat.
Transcribe →Protect the Spark In You
3w ago00:12:00Tap to summarizeHave you ever shared an exciting dream only to have someoneunintentionally talk you out of it? In today's episode, Michelle explores why our biggest ideas often begin as a small, fragile spark and why not everyone is meant to hold that vision with us. She shares how fear can sometimes sound like wisdom, how even the people who love us most may struggle to understand our next chapter, and why protecting your creativity is an act of courage. The world doesn't need a smaller version of you. It needs the unique light you werecreated to share.Questions or comments? I'd love to hear from you. Michelle@GrowBy1.comReady to strengthen your coaching, communication, andrelationship building skills? Join us at the Grow By 1 Coaching Retreat in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Whether you are a coach, leader, educator, or simply someone who wants to become more influential in your personal and professional relationships, this retreat is designed to help you grow with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose. We'd love to have you join us. Learn more at GrowBy1.com/CoachingRetreat.
Transcribe →Beyond What You Know
3w ago00:13:10Tap to summarizeHave you ever felt like you were waiting for one more signbefore taking the next step? In today's episode, Michelle explores the balance between experience and intuition, reminding us that while wisdom from the past is valuable, it cannot always guide us into what's next. She shares why growth often begins at the edge of the unknown, how to recognize the quiet voice of intuition, and why courage and discernment work best together. Sometimes the greatest opportunities appear long before there is enough evidence to prove they will work.Questions or comments? I'd love to hear from you. Michelle@GrowBy1.comReady to strengthen your coaching, communication, andrelationship building skills? Join us at the Grow By 1 Coaching Retreat in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Whether you are a coach, leader, educator, or simply someone who wants to become more influential in your personal and professional relationships, this retreat is designed to help you grow with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose. We'd love to have you join us. Learn more at GrowBy1.com/CoachingRetreat.
Transcribe →Strength From Awareness
4w ago00:11:36Tap to summarizeHave you ever found yourself working harder and movingfaster, only to realize you are not actually making meaningful progress? In today's episode, Michelle explores a different kind of strength. The kind that comes from slowing down long enough to notice what is really happening beneaththe surface. Through thoughtful stories and practical reflection, she shares why awareness often leads to wiser decisions than urgency and how creating moments of stillness can help you uncover patterns, strengthen relationships,and respond with greater intention. Sometimes the most courageous thing you can do is pause long enough to truly see.Questions or comments? I'd love to hear from you. Michelle@GrowBy1.comReady to strengthen your coaching, communication, andrelationship building skills? Join us at the Grow By 1 Coaching Retreat in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Whether you are a coach, leader, educator, or simply someone who wants to become more influential in your personal and professionalrelationships, this retreat is designed to help you grow with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose. We'd love to have you join us. Learn more at GrowBy1.com/CoachingRetreat.
Transcribe →The Gift of Moving On
4w 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.
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