In this episode of 'Start What's Next with Shelby,' hosted by Shelby, the focus is on making meaningful changes and embracing creativity in life. Shelby shares personal stories and practical tips on multigenerational travel, emphasizing the importance of planning, flexibility, and involving everyone in decision-making. Through anecdotes, such as a memorable road trip with her dad, Shelby illustrates how small steps can lead to lasting memories and successful trips. Topics covered include itinerary planning, the significance of regular breaks, and the art of packing. Shelby teases further insights on comfort, entertainment, and safety for the next episode. Viewers are encouraged to subscribe, share their own travel stories, and stay engaged through the newsletter.   00:00 Welcome to Start What's Next with Shelby! 00:43 Summer Fun and Travel Questions 01:30 Memorable Road Trip with Dad 03:46 Planning Multi-Generational Road Trips 06:29 Packing Tips for Efficient Travel 08:06 Keeping Everyone Entertained 08:33 Conclusions   https://forms.gle/gXgjrsE1qn33L5xX7 

In this episode of 'Start What's Next with Shelby,' host Shelby discusses ways to contribute to a more sustainable community by making small changes at home. She emphasizes the importance of reducing waste, composting, proper recycling, reducing single-use plastics, conserving water, and supporting local wildlife. Shelby also encourages community involvement in environmental efforts and advocates for the sharing of knowledge to create a ripple effect of positive change. This episode provides practical tips and inspiration for anyone looking to make a positive impact on their local environment.   00:00 Welcome to Start What's Next with Shelby! 00:42 Sustainable Communities 01:49 Understanding Local Sustainability 02:41 Practical Steps for Reducing Waste 03:59 Recycling Tips and Tricks 05:25 Conserving Water at Home 06:48 Supporting Local Wildlife 07:55 Community Involvement and Advocacy 09:11 Conclusion and Next Steps 09:32 Stay Connected and Learn More   https://forms.gle/gXgjrsE1qn33L5xX7 

In this episode of 'Start What's Next with Shelby,' Shelby discusses the joys and benefits of spending time outdoors during the summer. Highlighting the mental and physical health advantages of nature, she provides practical tips for activities such as walking, hiking, cycling, water activities, and camping. Shelby also emphasizes the importance of safety and preparation, offering advice on staying hydrated, using sunscreen, dressing appropriately, and planning ahead. The episode encourages listeners to reconnect with nature and their community, making the most of the summer season.   00:00 Welcome to Start What's Next with Shelby! 00:42 Embracing the Summer Season 01:35 Health Benefits of Spending Time Outdoors 02:34 Simple Ways to Enjoy Summer 05:17 Staying Safe in the Summer Sun 06:28 Planning and Preparing for Outdoor Adventures 08:07 Conclusion and Encouragement 08:33 Stay Connected and Learn More   https://forms.gle/gXgjrsE1qn33L5xX7 

In this episode of 'Start What's Next with Shelby', host Shelby explores the concept of busyness and its impact on our lives. The discussion focuses on reframing our relationship with busyness to nurture deeper, meaningful connections. Shelby offers practical tips and insights from notable figures like Henry David Thoreau and Eckhart Tolle, emphasizing the importance of being present and mindful. The episode also addresses how technology can both connect and disconnect us, urging listeners to set boundaries and prioritize face-to-face interactions. Join Shelby in reflecting on your personal busyness and learn ways to invest in relationships that matter most.   00:00 Welcome to Start What's Next with Shelby! 00:43 Reframing Busyness 01:39 Reflecting on Busyness 04:13 The Impact of Technology on Connection 05:47 Fostering Deep Connections 07:04 Conclusion and Reflection https://forms.gle/gXgjrsE1qn33L5xX7 

Finding Balance in a Busy World with Shelby Join Shelby in this episode of Start What's Next as she delves into the challenge of finding balance amidst a busy life. Shelby shares practical tips and effective strategies, such as prioritization, the Eisenhower Matrix, the Pomodoro technique, and the TADA method. She emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries, practicing self-care, and seeking support when necessary. Shelby also highlights inspirational quotes from Stephen Covey, Brene Brown, and Katie Reed, encouraging listeners to prioritize their well-being and personal growth. Tune in every other week for more insights on achieving balance and transformation in your life. 00:00 Welcome to Start What's Next with Shelby! 00:43 Finding Balance in a Busy World 02:10 Prioritization Strategies 02:45 Time Management Techniques 03:21 The TADA Method 04:14 Setting Boundaries and Self-Care 05:36 Final Thoughts on Balance   https://forms.gle/gXgjrsE1qn33L5xX7   

In this episode of Start What's Next, Shelby explores the impact of busyness on relationships, from friendships to romantic partnerships. We'll dive into research findings, share practical tips, and discuss how to prioritize quality time, communicate honestly, and practice self-care to maintain meaningful connections. Shelby offers insights on how to navigate the busy trap and build healthier, more fulfilling relationships. 00:00 Welcome to Start What's Next with Shelby! 01:01 Impact of Busyness on Relationships 01:32 Research Insights on Busyness 03:10 Preventing Busyness from Ruining Relationships 03:14 Prioritizing Quality Time and Communication 04:47 The Importance of Self-Care and Boundaries 05:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts   https://forms.gle/gXgjrsE1qn33L5xX7 

In this episode of 'Start What's Next with Shelby,' we delve into the pervasive concept of 'busy.' Shelby examines why busyness has become a badge of honor in our fast-paced world and explores its true impact on productivity, stress, and quality of life. We discuss societal expectations, the illusion of busyness, and practical tips to prioritize well-being over mere tasks. Join this thought-provoking discussion on challenging the myth of busy and embracing mindful living. 00:00 Welcome to Start What's Next with Shelby! 00:45 Exploring the Concept of Busy 01:48 Debunking the Myth of Busyness 02:34 Research Insights 03:08 Prioritizing Energy Over Time 04:03 Importance of Mindfulness 05:17 Closing Thoughts   https://forms.gle/gXgjrsE1qn33L5xX7

In this new episode of 'Start What's Next with Shelby', host Shelby celebrates the milestone of reaching 10 episodes. She reflects on her unexpected journey of loving podcasting and how it's fostered personal and professional growth. Shelby addresses listener questions, explaining her role as a board certified health and wellness coach and clarifying her approach to helping clients without prescribing treatments. She updates listeners on a client's successful podcasting venture, hints at future episodes featuring guests and special segments, and shares personal updates on her farm project. Shelby expresses gratitude to her audience, highlighting the importance of feedback and community support in continuing the podcast. The episode concludes by inviting listeners to engage with the podcast through subscribing and visiting the website for additional resources.   00:00 Welcome to Start What's Next: Embracing Change Together 00:43 Celebrating Milestones and Answering Your Questions 02:23 The Journey of a Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach 04:01 Exploring the Role of a Health Coach 06:21 Inspiration and Future Directions 08:41 The Farming Experiment: Lessons in Growth and Resilience 09:45 Gratitude and Looking Ahead 11:18 Join Our Adventure: How to Stay Connected

Being a Good Human: Empathy, Integrity, and Kindness In this episode of 'Start What's Next with Shelby,' Shelby explores the essence of being a good human through the lenses of empathy, kindness, integrity, gratitude, selflessness, resilience, compassion, inclusivity, accountability, and humility. She shares personal anecdotes, including her and her spouse's habit of returning shopping carts as a practice of integrity, to illustrate these values. Shelby emphasizes that being a good human is about striving to embody these qualities daily, despite the challenges and imperfections. She encourages listeners to engage in acts of kindness, empathy, and compassion, urging them to make the world a better place, one small act at a time. Subscribers are reminded to join the collective for resources and inspiration to complement each podcast episode. 00:00 Welcome to Start What's Next with Shelby00:43 Exploring the Essence of Being a Good Human01:36 Empathy: The Heart of Connection01:59 Kindness and Integrity: Core Values for a Better World04:10 Gratitude and Selflessness: Foundations of Positive Impact05:04 Resilience and Compassion: Strengthening Human Bonds06:04 Inclusivity, Accountability, and Humility: Pillars of Growth07:17 Concluding Thoughts on Being a Good Human08:15 Join the Journey: Subscribe and Engage

In this episode of 'Start What's Next with Shelby,' the host, Shelby, invites listeners to explore the concept of 'This Too Shall Pass' as a means to navigate life's inevitable ups and downs. Through discussing its historical roots and cultural significance, Shelby emphasizes the impermanence of both hardships and joys. She offers a perspective that encourages embracing the present moment, practicing both gratitude and humility and adopting a mindful approach to life's fluctuations. The episode is meant to inspire and comfort listeners, reminding them of the transient nature of their experiences and the importance of staying present and resilient through change. 00:00 Welcome to Start What's Next with Shelby00:43 Embracing the Wisdom of 'This Too Shall Pass'03:10 Applying Timeless Wisdom in Our Lives

In this episode of 'Start What's Next with Shelby,' the host Shelby shares insightful and practical tips for embracing the spring season with positive changes. Focused on promoting small adjustments for significant transformations, Shelby encourages listeners to get moving outside, start gardening, indulge in spring cleaning, eat healthier by adding more fresh produce to their diet, and enjoy nature walks to boost mood and energy. Emphasizing the importance of taking even tiny steps towards personal growth and well-being, Shelby offers these seasonal suggestions aimed at rejuvenating and revitalizing listeners' lives as they transition from winter to spring. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to subscribe and join the podcast's collective for additional resources and inspiration. 00:00 Welcome to Start What's Next with Shelby!00:49 Spring into Action: Tips for a Vibrant Season02:53 Spring Cleaning and Home Maintenance Must-Dos03:53 Embrace Healthier Eating This Spring04:24 Nature Walks: Finding Serenity in Your Surroundings05:03 Join the Collective for More Springtime Inspiration05:14 Closing Thoughts and Invitation to Subscribe

In this episode of 'Start What's Next with Shelby,' she discusses the significance of making small yet impactful changes in life and embracing new beginnings as a catalyst for personal growth. Shelby shares her journey towards becoming a master naturalist, highlighting her passion for regenerative practices and the environment. She outlines the steps to starting new ventures, including setting HEART goals, researching, planning, taking action, and evaluating progress. The episode emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning and invites listeners to join the collective for resources and inspiration. 00:00 Welcome to Start What's Next: Embracing Life's Changes00:44 Navigating Time Changes and Embracing New Seasons01:18 Embarking on a New Journey: The Master Naturalist Certification04:50 The HEART of Goal Setting and Taking Action07:17 The Power of Starting Something New and Lifelong Learning08:21 Join the Adventure: How to Stay Connected

In this episode of 'Start What's Next with Shelby', Shelby explores practical measures to minimize the impact of the time change due to Daylight Savings. She shares insight from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine about how a majority of adults feel tired during this period and provides strategies to adjust. Key tips include gradually adjusting sleep and wake times, seeking morning sunlight, grounding, managing food and temperature to align with the new time, and utilizing additional resources like sleep meditations and trackers available on the show's website. Shelby emphasizes the importance of small, manageable changes for a smoother transition into Daylight Savings Time.

Embracing Complexity: The Power of 'And Both' Thinking In the fifth episode of Shelby's podcast 'Start What's Next', she introduces the concept of 'And Both' thinking as an alternative to the 'Either-Or' perspective that often limits our viewpoint. This approach involves recognizing the interconnectedness of opposing ideas, learning from our triumphs and setbacks, and acknowledging multiple truths simultaneously. In personal development, relationships, and conflicts, 'And Both' thinking fosters empathy, acceptance, and resilience, leading to a more fulfilling life. Shelby also reaffirms the importance of taking care of oneself, living with intention, and being considerate of others' beliefs and values.  

In this episode, Shelby focuses on the concept of 'amplification' about personal goals and desires. She shares a personal experience illustrating her journey towards becoming a micro farmer, a childhood dream she had since the age of 7. She emphasizes the value of being clear and decisive about one's desires and visualizing the path toward fulfilling them. Shelby acknowledges the importance of expressing gratitude for things already achieved, and underlines the need for taking inspired, intentional actions towards goals. She shares her planning method for her micro-farm project, her support system, and her willingness to let go of attachment to outcomes.  

In this podcast episode, the host encourages the audience to embrace a slower pace in their lives by prioritizing what is truly important to them. Shelby discusses the importance of distancing ourselves from the constant hustle of daily life and investing in moments of stillness and solitude. She emphasizes the physical and mental health benefits of slowing down, including reducing stress and increasing self-awareness. She also shares an uplifting email sent to a friend, reinforcing the theme of the episode.

On episode 2 of 'Start What's Next - with Shelby', Shelby talks about the concept of 'new year, new you' which she believes can create unnecessary pressure. Instead, she invites listeners to embrace winter - the slowness it symbolizes - and practice self-care. Shelby also announces a meditation for self-compassion available on her website along with other tools to stay centered. 

In this initial episode of the self-help podcast 'Start What's Next', host Shelby introduces herself as a wellness coach with expertise in lifestyle medicine. She underscores the focus of her podcast on making small changes for big transformations and how it will contain bite-sized inspiring stories and practical tips. Further, she discusses her unlikely journey into podcasting, attributing a significant part of it to a client's interest in the medium. Shelby ends the episode with an invitation to her audience to try new, challenging things, reminding them that small conversations matter and they are not alone. 

Welcome to "Start What's Next with Shelby," the podcast where we dive into the power of small changes that truly make a difference. This show is all about uncovering what truly matters to you while embracing creativity as a catalyst for shaping your life. Subscribe, follow, and tune in every other week to start discovering the next microstep towards your personal evolution. Let's make life better, one step at a time.