Your Personal Power Pod

Text us! We all carry a collection of stories—memories, interpretations, and emotional imprints formed through childhood, relationships, successes, failures, loss and other experiences. These stories are not just...

Text us! As you’ve navigated your life you have probably experienced joys, disappointments, successes, failures, and many other things. Life brings a lot of joy, and also has a way of throwing curveballs. Whether it’s...

Text us! We’ve all had years that are difficult, and this year has been one of those for Shannon and Sandy. We’re so grateful to you, our wonderful listener, for continuing to listen to Your Personal Power Pod as we...

Text us! Today we’re excited to announce that starting on Thanksgiving Day Shannon and Sandy will be back with new, fun episodes of Your Personal Power Pod. We will begin this season by talking about where we’ve been...

Text us! Today, we’re running one of Shannon’s favorite episodes with a new intro telling us why she picked this one. When you have so much going on that you’re struggling to cope with it all, or you’re dealing with a...

Text us! Today, we’re running one of Sandy’s favorite episodes with a new intro telling us why she picked this one. Your identity is how you and society define you, based on a wide variety of things from your family...

Text us! Today, we’re running one of Shannon’s favorite episodes with a new intro telling us why she picked this one. When you are stuck, it means that you are unable to move from a particular position or place, are at...

Text us! Today, we’re running one of Sandy’s favorite episodes with a new intro telling us why she picked this one. Your attitude reflects your thoughts and beliefs, and can affect how you feel and behave. When you...

Text us! Today, we’re running one of Shannon’s favorite episodes with a new intro telling us why she picked this one. Just like nature, your life moves through different stages. From the innocence of childhood to the...

Text us! Today, we’re running one of Sandy’s favorite episodes with a new intro telling us why she picked this one. In today’s episode, we’ll be talking about your inner child and self-talk, and the importance of...

Text us! Today, we’re running one of Shannon’s favorite episodes with a new intro telling us why she picked this one. In every relationship, whether with friends, work colleagues, partners or family members, there will...

Text us! Today, we’re running one of Sandy’s favorite episodes with a new intro telling us why she picked this one. In today’s episode we’re looking at more “fun stuff.” These things are fun because they are all about...

Text us! Today, we’re running one of Shannon’s favorite episodes with a new intro telling us why she picked this one. Trauma is the emotional condition that results from exposure to an incident or series of events that...

Text us! Today, we're running one of Sandy's favorite episodes with a new intro telling us why she picked this one. When you have personal power it means you have the ability to influence and control your life...

Text us! Today, we're running one of Shannon's favorite episodes with a new intro telling us why she picked this one. When you were a child you were taught many rules and expectations about how you were to treat...

Text us! Today we’re making a brief announcement to let you know that for the next several weeks Sandy and Shannon will doing something new with Your Personal Power Pod. We greatly appreciate your continuing to listen...

Text us! In a world often driven by competition and individual ambition, the importance of giving as well as taking can be overlooked. However, this simple principle lies at the heart of strong relationships, thriving...

Text us! Inspiration is one of those subtle but powerful forces that shape who you are, what you create, and how you move through the world. It arrives unannounced, as a sudden idea, a strong feeling, a vision that...

Text us! Friendship is one of the most enriching parts of life. It’s not just about having people to spend time with — it’s about connection, mutual care, and the deep understanding that someone sees you for who you are...

Text us! Guilt is one of the most complex and powerful emotions humans experience. It can serve as a moral compass, guiding you towards ethical behavior. But it can also become a heavy burden, leading to emotional...

Text us! We all carry an invisible narrator inside us—an inner voice spinning stories about who you are, what you’re capable of, and what you deserve. These stories are not just idle thoughts; they shape how you view...

Text us! In a world that often feels fast-paced, disconnected, and transactional, one of the most transformative things we can offer each other is our genuine attention. Making someone feel seen, heard, and appreciated...

Text us! In today's Power Pop, Shannon shares moments that clarified where in her life she needs to rest, examines the various kinds of rest and it’s importance, and offers clues to identify where you may want invest in...

Text us! In today's Power Pop, Shannon reflects on a week that saw some of her closest people experience various levels of loss, how she took on their intense emotions, and how she finally learned to let those feelings...

Text us! Life is a constant series of choices, and among the most impactful choices you make each day is how you respond to things that happen. Whether you see the glass as half empty or half full will determine the...