The Oh, shift! Audio Blog: Recent Episodes
Jennifer Powers & Mark Tucker
Authors Jennifer Powers and Mark Tucker expand the Oh, shift! Movement by giving you a weekly dose of inspiration and outside-the-box thinking. Both funny and thought-provoking, the Oh, shift! Audio Blog is self-help delivered in bite sized chunks that will support you in your daily life and help you make critical shifts in the way you think.
In this final episode, Jen and Mark say a temporary farewell to their long-time listeners and give a preview of the new show. They go on to explain why they started the audio blog in the first place and Jen describes why she always reminds listeners to love themselves. Finally the two share their biggest takeaways from hosting the show for the past several years.
In this week’s 12-minute post, Jen and Mark talk about the enculturation that we’ve experienced from our parents and how understanding their influence helps us understand ourselves better. It also gives us an opportunity to improve our relationships with our loved ones.
In this week’s 11-minute post, Mark and Jen make some big announcements for the coming year. They go on to discuss our cultural desire to get more, more, more in life and suggest there is a value to stopping and smelling the roses.
In this 12-minute post, Mark and Jen conclude their conversation about being a more curious conversationalist. They follow up on last week’s show helping others to ask better questions by discussing what to do when you show up curious but are stuck in conversations with people who don’t reciprocate. Mark offers a specific strategy to let others know when they should be more curious.
In this 11-minute post, Mark and Jen continue the conversation about trying to be more interested than interesting. Jen outlines some basic coaching skills for folks wanting to show up to conversations in a state of curiosity. The two talk about the benefits of having a curious mentality and cover specific skills that will completely change the tide of people’s conversations.
In this 12-minute post, Mark and Jen start a conversation about bringing more curiosity into relationships. They discuss a cultural phenomenon in which the majority of the population show up to conversations without a real interest in others. Jen challenges listeners to assess whether they are approaching others trying to be interested or interesting.
In this week’s 11-minute episode, Mark and Jen discuss the power we have when we choose to be in flow with the shift that’s going on around us and the reason why we get out of flow.
In this week’s 13-minute episode, Mark and Jen discuss people’s natural resistance to change, even positive changes in our lives. The two discuss the different reasons that people get stuck and what we can do about it.
In this week’s 13-minute episode, Mark and Jen talk about their current break from alcohol. They use it as an example of the value of envisioning change in our lives and the potential benefits that change can bring.
In this week’s 14-minute episode Mark and Jen talk about living in a politically correct society and the need to be okay with our dark side. They suggest that as we embrace being careful not to harm others with out words, it’s important to allow for our complex tendencies.
In this week’s 15-minute episode Jen and Mark talk about people who say yes or no too much. Jen speaks about her own tendency to be too agreeable and why she’s made changes. The two give role play examples of saying no, even when there is pressure to say yes.
In this week’s 15-minute episode Mark and Jen discuss the sheer, incredible potential power that words can have on others. The two share personal stories that demonstrate how words can be used to inspire and build relationships.
In this week’s 13-minute episode Mark and Jen discuss what role we all play in the way other people treat us. They suggest that there are patterns of behavior that we allow that may not be in our interest and how we can change those patterns.
In this week’s 11-minute episode, Mark and Jen discuss Patrick Galvin’s book The Connector’s Way and the value of getting out there and connecting with people face to face. They illustrate the benefits that this creates for people both in their personal and professional lives.
In this week’s 13-minute episode, Mark and Jen discuss how our tendency to make assumptions about the thoughts and attitudes of others and how it can be wrongly influencing the way we behave. The two talk about the gift you give to yourself and others when you find out what’s really going on.
In this week’s 14-minute episode, Jen and Mark talk about the process of change and encourage people to understand the value of patience when it comes to self-awareness. They discuss self-acceptance and the value of being patient with ourselves.
In this week’s 12-minute episode, Jen and Mark expand on the challenges that people face in playing the victor role in their lives. They break it down between the three areas of our life that we can be victorious – feelings, action/reactions, and the power of choice.
In this week’s 11-minute episode, Jen and Mark talk about redirecting our focus from ourselves to others. They talk about the ironic self-serving benefits of looking to help or support others.
In this 13-minute episode, Mark and Jen discuss how people tend to look to others to get social cues on how do be and how to act appropriately. They suggest that the trouble is when we neglect to consider our own needs and neglect what actually is best for us.
In this 12-minute episode, Mark and Jen ask listeners to look at the time they spend doing things that they don’t want to do and to ask themselves how much more motivated they would be to find things they are good at and enjoy doing.
Mark and Jen continue a two-part series with guest Jamie Liptan. In this 30-minute conclusion, the three continue to explore the deeper level of awareness needed to understand the root causes of our physical pain. They discuss the reason we tend to look for a quick end to our pain and they shed light on what messages our pain might be trying to communicate.
Mark and Jen kick off a two-part series by inviting Jamie Liptan to the show. Jamie is an expert of the John Barnes’ Myofascial Release Approach. In this special 20-minute episode, the three help listeners in their ability to identify the root causes of their physical pain through self-awareness.
In this week’s 9-minute episode, Mark and Jen begin a discussion about pain that we humans experience in our bodies. In this first phase they propose that some of our pain is the result of trapped trauma that may have never found a path to release.
In this week’s 11-minute episode, Jen highlights her belief in the freedom of choice and how integral it has become in her messaging. The two talk about how choice creates opportunity to make positive changes in people’s lives exactly when they are ready.
In this week’s 12-minute episode, Mark and Jen talk about decision-making and instead of feeling like it was a good or bad decision, learning to check in and measure the consequences of our choices.
In this week’s 10-minute episode, Jen and Mark talk about changing expectations around the New Year’s resolutions that many of us make. They discuss changing to a mindset of progress over perfection.
In this week’s 9-minute episode, Mark and Jen talk about the tendency of many people to meddle in other people’s business. As we experience the holidays, they focus on family members, spouses and children.
In this week’s 14-minute episode, Mark and Jen continue to discuss toxic relationships. They focus on parents and siblings who create stress and damage in our lives and what our options are.
In this week’s 11-minute episode, Mark and Jen give listeners a Thanksgiving challenge. The two shed light on the value of telling someone in our life specifically what we appreciate about them. Many of us don’t do this enough so we can use this holiday to open the door to relationship.
In this week’s 12-minute episode, Mark and Jen discuss the challenge of being a shift head while having to deal with negative people. The two talk about modeling behavior and also allowing others to experience their own self awareness journey.
In this week’s 11-minute episode, Mark poses the question, should we be more focused on helping humanity. Jen gives listeners a sense of how taking care of our own happiness better prepares us to give support and help to others.
In this week’s 12-minute episode, Mark and Jen illustrate the difference between being in acceptance and being in agreement. Some people worry that by being in flow, they are giving up their power to affect their situation so the two show why that isn’t true.
In this week’s 10-minute episode Mark and Jen go over the Flip/Find/Freak chart in the book and teach listeners how to use it. Shifting is all about choosing an upward spiral over a downward spiral, so Jen teaches the steps to follow.
In this week’s 11-minute episode Mark and Jennifer talk about coaching tools used to help people up level their communication. They discuss a form of communication that is more inquiry based so people can help each other come up with their own best solutions.
In this week’s 11-minute episode Mark and Jen talk about growing up with the value that hard work and perseverance are the keys to success. They go on to speculate that things have changed a bit in this new generation and offer an amended approach.
In this week’s 10-minute episode Jen and Mark discuss the ebb and flow of life and what role it plays in our motivation to get things done. They use it as an opportunity to help bring self-awareness to listeners who might tend to chastise themselves for not being more productive.
In this week’s 11-minute episode Mark and Jen examine many people’s tendency to involve themselves in other people’s business. The two focus on relationships and encourage listeners to monitor their own tendencies.
In this week’s 12-minute episode Mark and Jen discuss the tendency for many people to show up small in the presence of other people. They discuss how many of us our reluctant to share our successes, joys, or excitement to others for fear that people aren’t interested or won’t celebrate those positive things. The two discuss why this happens and why it should change.
In this week’s 10-minute episode Mark and Jen introduce the concept of “enculturation” and the role it plays in our ability to make positive changes in our lives. They help listeners make the connection between their past experiences and how they show up in life. Understanding these connections is key in improved self-awareness.
In this 10-minute episode Mark and Jen have a conversation about how people can take more responsibility for the success of their close relationships. They talk about how common it is for people to settle for dull, rocky, lifeless relationships. The two point out that being a victor in life rather than a victim means seeking out the role we play.
In this 12-minute episode Mark and Jen discuss the impact that our words have on other people. They talk about how important other people’s words have been in shaping the direction of their own lives. The two also discuss why humans need the input of others to get a clear picture of their standing in the world.
In this 11-minute episode Mark and Jen talk about incorporating more laughter into life. They talk about times when it has helped them out of dark times and how important it is to make sure that listeners are laughing often.
In this 11-minute episode Mark and Jen get a question from a listener asking why they never discus politics and religion on the show. Mark shares insights as to why these topics can alienate shift heads who very much need the message that Oh, shift! has to offer.
In this 12-minute episode Mark and Jen continue the conversation about deservingness. They talk about having high expectations out of life and why having high expectations may create more work but it also creates a better reality.
In this 15-minute episode Mark and Jen ask the question, “should we be able to have what we want in life?” They discuss a process for narrowing down our preferences and desires, and how to apply that information to our career, family and marriage. The two also talk about blocks that people have in feeling deserving of getting what they want.
In this 11-minute episode Jen talks about a questions that listeners often ask in her keynotes – What do we do with loved-ones or co-workers that are super negative? Jen talks about not being dragged down by these people and gives listeners a strategy to stay in their power around negative people.
In this 14-minute episode Mark and Jen tell about their Truth Circle™ facilitation model. Truth Circles™ were developed to give people the opportunity to speak their truth without fear or judgment. The two give some highlights of how to use them and what benefits they bring to groups. Mark offers to send guidelines to anybody who contacts him.
In this 14-minute episode Jen talks about sharing the Oh, shift! message across the country and she and Mark go on to encourage listeners to share their own message with those around them. The two discuss forums that people can use to lead groups and make an impact in their home and work.
In this 11-minute episode, Jen and Mark discuss taking technology fasts. Jen explains why she’s been giving herself technology breaks and shares how it has led to some more productive endeavors. The two discuss why the screen is such a lure for most people and what happens when it gets shut off.
In this 16-minute episode, Mark asks Jen about her tag-line “love yourself” and the two explore the challenges that many people have in loving themselves. The two explore causes and ways to deal with deficiencies in the way we feel about ourselves.
In this 16-minute episode, Jen speaks about emotional trauma that gets stored in people’s bodies in the form of pain. Jen shares her understanding of the concept and her own experience with physical pain emanating from childhood trauma. Jen refers listeners to teachings by Louise Hay that have helped her understand this connection.
In this 15-minute episode Jen and Mark discuss their approach to creating a Movement and the desire to keep things real and accessible to people in all walks of life. Jen discusses getting back in touch with the inspiration that led to writing Oh, shift!
In this 11-minute episode Mark and Jen continue the conversation about the influence of the subconscious mind over our lives. Jen breaks it down between the stories that were given to us by others and those we give ourselves.
In this 11-minute episode Mark and Jen discuss the power our subconscious mind has on our lives. They ponder how stories from our early lives influences and shapes our subconscious mind and the effect our words have in changing those stories.
In this 11-minute episode Jen and Mark discuss relationships and the value in being able to evolve our expectations of our loved ones over time. So many of us have challenges allowing for growth in the lives of our friends, family and spouses.
In this 10-minute episode Mark and Jen examine the portion of Oh, shift! dealing with friendships and when relationships may need to come to an end. Jen describes the difference between enduring a challenging relationship and when to let go of a relationship that can be damaging.
In this 10-minute episode Mark and Jen discuss how we humans are inspired by the words of other people. Jen reveals why she looks inward for words of inspiration and encourages listeners to find ways to be their own inspiration.
In this 10-minute episode Mark and Jen take on the topic of low self-worth – why people struggle with it and what we can do about it. Jen shares her own experiences as well as giving examples from her role as a coach.
In this 12-minute episode, Jen explains what coaching is and sheds some light on why so many people are getting help through coaching. She also discusses the hidden afflictions that are shared by many corporate leaders and how coaching helps them overcome their hardest challenges.
In this 11–minute episode, Jen and Mark give some insight about the Oh, shift! message that they are delivering to audiences around the country. They also give listeners a heads-up as to where they will be visiting in the coming months.
In this 10-minute episode, Mark and Jen finish their three-part series on happiness. The two talk about learning to be content with what is going on in our lives and not letting someone else’s definition of success tarnish what it means to us to achieve happiness.
In this 9-minute episode, Jen and Mark continue their series on happiness by asking listeners to examine what it actually takes to make them happy. Many of us find ourselves in a rat-race, constantly striving for more, when they may have already arrived at happiness.
In this 10-minute episode, Mark and Jen start a three-part series in which they examine the topic of happiness. They begin by examining the question of whether it is realistic to always expect to be happy and influences on our happiness other than our attitude.
In this 11-minute episode Jen and Mark look back at the Fourth of July and the topic of freedom. They discuss people who may not recognize or take part in the freedom that is available to them in life. The two challenge listeners to recognize the constraints that aren’t serving them and make some changes.
In this 11-minute episode, Jen and Mark conclude their four-part series discussing inspirational quotes from Oh, shift! They talk about the power of words and how they affect our own lives and the lives of those around us.
In this 8-minute episode, Mark and Jen continue a four-part series in which they discuss quotes from Oh, shift! They talk about choosing to say “Oh, shift!” and how that affects your daily life.
In this 8-minute episode, Jen and Mark air part 2 of a series in which they discuss quotes from Oh, shift! This episode is focused on how things aren’t happening to you, for you or against you. They are just happening.
In this 10-minute episode, Mark and Jen start a four-part series in which they talk about quotes from Oh, shift! This episode is focused on how choices affect a person’s life.
In this 11-minute episode, Mark and Jen look at page 103 in Oh, shift! and discuss the concept of “self” and “ego” as it’s presented in the book. Jen reveals the difference between the two and how important each side is important to our survival.
In this 11-minute episode, Mark and Jen look at page 78 of Oh, shift! and discuss the idea of being ready to be a different person. They focus on “readiness” and how it plays a role in us moving forward or making changes in our lives. The two discuss strategies that may help people to ease into change and remind listeners to be kind to themselves as they slowly move forward.
In this 11-minute episode, Mark announces a youth empowerment camp coming in August and it sparks a conversation about leadership. So many times we’re told to be leaders, but life is not designed for everybody to be leaders. Mark and Jen talk about finding peace with your own personality and discuss the value of being in service.
In this 14–minute episode, Mark and Jen discuss the habit of self-reflection – the benefits and pitfalls. They talk about looking at mistakes that people can identify in their lives and the challenge of doing things differently. The two bring up specific examples from their own lives and go on to give listeners an idea of how they can get help identifying tendencies that might be self-destructive.
In this 11-minute episode, Mark and Jen return to the Oh, shift! concept of words, and what power our words has over others. Jen points out that it feels good to give compliments but many of us don’t know how to accept them. She sheds light on many people’s tendency to not think we’re good enough and how social media has reinforced the way we compare ourselves to others. She suggests that as part of the reason that many of us tend to not know what to do when people give us compliments.
In this 11-minute episode, Mark and Jen continue the conversation about finding flow in life. Jen continues to give specific examples of how we can recognize flow in our lives. Jen mentions that when we’re in flow we reduce our stress, increase our productivity and find satisfaction with who we are. Mark paints a picture how learning to be in flow has brought peace to situations that used to cause him stress.
In this 10-minute episode, Mark shares a quote from Oh, shift! about being in flow and how it impacted his life. Mark and Jen discuss the difference between being in resistance and to being in flow to what is going on in people’s lives. Jen sheds light on why we tend to be in resistance and offers listeners an alternative. They begin a conversation about specific examples of how we can recognize flow in our lives.
In this 10-minute episode Mark and Jen reflect on an email from a listener who has trouble dealing with change. The two discuss the inevitability of change and how shifting can help deal with the challenge and stress that change can bring. Mark shares his own challenges with change and a strategy that he’s adopted to look at it from a larger view.
In this 10-minute episode Mark and Jen discuss the influence we all have on others. Mark reads an email that a listener wrote in which she expresses challenges she is facing and how the Oh, shift! message has helped her find some stability. The two discuss the quote from Oh, shift! – “things don’t happen to you, for you, or against you…things just happen,” and how important this insight is to help our perspective.
In this 10-minute episode Mark and Jen continue the conversation about the power of words. Jen tells a story that brings the point home and gives listeners some insight into what kind of effect their words might be having on themselves and others. Jen points out that we can usually tell what kind of words we’re putting out into the world by looking at the people, events and circumstances we’re drawing into our lives.
In this 11-minute episode Mark and Jen starts a conversation about the power of words. Jennifer uses her book and keynotes to teach people how to use words that serve them better. Mark discusses a strategy to use words in a way that can have a profound effect on us in times of crisis. The two give listeners insights on how they can begin shaping their language and self-talk in a way that gives them better results.
In this 12-minute episode Jen proposes the idea that many people have an addiction to worry. This is a topic covered in Oh, shift! and Jen gives examples of her own life where the concept comes from. Mark adds to the discussion by pointing out how this may cause stress in our lives and how we can break the pattern.
In this 12-minute episode Jen brings up the topic of understanding our ancestry and how it might influence our preferences, behaviors and tendencies. Mark adds to the conversation by pointing out that this information can help us in our relationships and in our own self-development. The two give listeners insights in things they can do to better understand ourselves so that they can get closer to joy.
In this 11-minute episode Jen brings up the concept of “imposters syndrome” and points out the many, many people who are suffering from it. She explains how widespread it is for workers, including managers and high-level executives deal with large amount of stress feeling like they are underqualified for their position, thinking that they are the only one.
In this 11-minute episode Mark and Jen discuss people’s resistance to aging and having to make mental adjustments to getting older. They talk about dealing with mourning, anger and resistance to watching our bodies change and give listeners an opportunity to shift their thinking as they deal with father time.
In this 11-minute post, Mark and Jen talk about the winter blues and what folks can do to make the most of the off season. They give listeners some ideas of ways that they can be more involved and active while they are waiting for the return of spring.
In this 14 minute post, Mark and Jen discuss the tendency of many couples to lose their individual identities once they get together as they are creating a “couples identity”. Many of us try to be what our partner wants us to be and give up major aspect of who we are as individuals. Jen points out how this happens and why it can create some unhealthy aspects to a relationship. They give personal examples and then go on to tell listeners ways that they can break this tendency.
In this 12-minute post, Mark and Jen talk about Oh, shift! and specific ways that shifting has affected their lives. They discuss the flip/find/freak chart found in the book, examine some of the reactions that are listed, and give examples of how those reactions have positively influenced their realities. This is a true “Oh, shift!” episode that gives listeners a sense of what the Movement is all about.
In this 12-minute post, Mark and Jen tackle the topic of helping others. Jen tells a story to illustrate the point and the two use the story to illustrate how fulfilling it is to do good deeds. They go on to talk about the importance of asking others for help when we need it and why it’s important in our culture to have people that we can rely on.
In this special New Year’s episode, Mark and Jen take the opportunity to let their listeners get to know them better. They try a different format, taking turns asking and answering questions. They also give listeners the opportunity to ask themselves the same questions about both the past year and the coming year. Some questions are silly, some are serious, but they all give shift heads a chance to feel connected to the Movement.
In this 11-minute post, Mark and Jen take on the topic of people that are too hard on themselves. One of the topics in Oh, shift! is teaching people to stop playing the victim role. But what about those people that tend to blame themselves for what happens? Jen casts light on her own experiences and go on to give listeners insights of how they can see things in a new way.
In this 11-minute post, Mark and Jen take on the issue of empathy. They contrast a healthy level of empathy with some people’s tendency to stay in harmful, negative relationships for empathetic reasons. They go on to discuss why we respond to people the way we do and how both our past experiences and our hormonal balance affect how we interact with others.
In this 12-minute post, Mark and Jen announce a special holiday offer. They go on to have a discussion about gift-giving and some shifts that people can have around the concept of giving gifts this holiday season. They cover three different strategies for listeners to consider that will help reduce the stress of choosing gifts and that can make the season more meaningful.
In this 11–minute post, Jen and Mark discuss what it’s like to lose a certain amount of enthusiasm towards certain aspects of their lives. They talk about the different phases of life and theorize why those phases exist. The two go on to predict what things may be like in the future.
In this 12-minute post, Mark and Jen conclude their conversation about being a more curious conversationalist. They follow up on last week’s show helping others to ask better questions by discussing what to do when you show up curious but are stuck in conversations with people who don’t reciprocate. Mark offers a specific strategy to let others know when they should be more curious.
In this 11-minute post, Mark and Jen continue the conversation about trying to be more interested than interesting. Jen outlines some basic coaching skills for folks wanting to show up to conversations in a state of curiosity. The two talk about the benefits of having a curious mentality and cover specific skills that will completely change the tide of people’s conversations.
Mark and Jen start a conversation about bringing more curiosity into relationships. They discuss a cultural phenomenon in which the majority of the population show up to conversations without a real interest in others. Jen challenges listeners to assess whether they are approaching others trying to be interested or interesting.
Mark and Jen discuss what it’s like to be a man in this day and age. They discuss the changing role of men both within the family structure as well as in their social lives. The two talk about the challenges men face in finding time for themselves to dedicate to friendships and social activities. They end with some advice for listeners in order to do what it takes to nourish the male soul.
Jen and Mark explore the topic of asking ourselves WHY we do the things we do. They discus people’s tendency to do things the way they’ve always done it without reviewing whether those habits are appropriate for our changing preferences and needs. They talk about why we hesitate to change our practices as well as why we may benefit from making those changes.
Mark and Jen continue the conversation about how visual input affects the way we feel. They talk about the power of humor and the importance of laughing more. The two speculate as to why some people tend to become more serious as they age and why this is a potentially hazardous direction.
Mark and Jen talk about the current election and discuss the concept of political anxiety. They describe how they’ve been affected by the presidential race and more specifically, how they’ve been affected by the media’s barrage of divisiveness. Jen offers a potential solution as she’s sought to deal with the problem.
Mark and Jen talk about the challenge of self-awareness. They explore our difficulty with understanding what’s behind our own tendencies and behaviors. Jen gets emotional discussing a recent example in which she got help understanding why she was having a very strong reaction.