Get your SHIFT together.
Hosted by Davina Hehn, forensic & counseling psychology expert turned no-BS coach, SHIFT Talking dives into self-awareness, healing, and communication—without the therapy clichés.
💡 Break cycles. Heal from the bullshit. Transform how you show up.
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Hey friend—your prescription for perspective just got filled. SHIFT Rx is your quick-hit dose of behavior change, nervous system know-how, and communication clarity. Think of it like the voice note your most emotionally steady friend would send that you didn’t know you needed. You’ll get straight answers to the messy questions keeping you stuck—minus the sugarcoat and the self-help fluff. Each episode is like a voice note I’d send after your 10 p.m. “why TF do I keep doing this” text—calling you in, not out, with a combo of strategy, science, and mutual respect. Not here to soothe your ego—here to shift your sh*t. Let’s get you STEADY AF. In this spicy little episode, I’m answering one of the most asked (and least answered) questions: “Why do I keep ending up in toxic dynamics?” Short answer? It’s not just them. Long answer? Press play. You’ll hear: 🔥 The hard truth about patterns (and how you contribute to your own suffering) 🔥 Why healing isn’t about 12 years of therapy—it’s about acceptance and action 🔥 The real reason you’re drawn to the same dysfunction on repeat 🔥 How to tell if someone’s solid chocolate or just a hollow shell wrapped in shiny foil (yes, we’re talking Easter bunnies AND people) No sugarcoating. No scripts. No “just love yourself” B.S. Just real talk, practical insight, and the push you didn’t know you needed—from your favorite professional friend who gives a damn. 🩺 This is your SHIFT Rx. Take as needed. 🎧 Hit play, then share with someone who needs to hear it. ⚡ Ready to shift? Join the FREE 30-day trial of my Parental SHIFT program and get the support, skills, and community you need. Sign up in the show notes! Take Action: Join The Parental SHIFT Waitlist Book a PREP Call Become a STEADY Friend Get in Touch: Follow Davina on social media for more resources, tips, and insights into emotional literacy and personal growth: TikTok: @asteadyspace Instagram & Threads: @asteadyspace | @your_steady_space | @shifttalkingwithdavina Youtube: @shifttalkingwithdavina Visit www.asteadyspace.com for more information about coaching services and programs.
We’ve all been there: confidently repeating something we thought was true… only to find out later it’s not. This episode? That’s me. Owning it. Because I got got—and it matters. So why not just stay quiet and move on? Because accountability matters—and I’m modeling the SHIFT. In this episode, I’ll walk you through: 🔥 The real reason it’s so hard to admit we’re wrong (and what it does to our nervous system) 🔥 How confirmation bias and cognitive dissonance sneak into our parenting and beliefs 🔥 What I did instead of spiraling into shame—and how you can too 🔥 Why defensiveness kills growth, and how transparency builds credibility 🔥 How to use my SHIFT framework to move through mistakes instead of being paralyzed by them This isn’t just about a mistake. It’s about self-awareness, healing, and becoming the kind of adult we want our kids to model. Because being wrong isn’t the problem. Staying wrong is. ⚡ Ready to shift? Join the FREE 30-day trial of my Parental SHIFT program and get the support, skills, and community you need. Sign up in the show notes! 03:00 Confirmation Bias & How It Hit Me 05:27 The SHIFT Framework in Real Time 07:52 Shame vs. Guilt: Why This Hit So Hard 10:10 Fortitude, Feedback, and Public Growth 12:33 Transparency > Perfection 14:59 How You React When Challenged (And What To Do Differently) Take Action: Join The Parental SHIFT Waitlist Book a PREP Call Become a STEADY Friend Get in Touch: Follow Davina on social media for more resources, tips, and insights into emotional literacy and personal growth: TikTok: @asteadyspace Instagram & Threads: @asteadyspace | @your_steady_space | @shifttalkingwithdavina Youtube: @shifttalkingwithdavina Visit www.asteadyspace.com for more information about coaching services and programs. Join the Community: Ready to take the next step in your emotional growth journey? Join the Steady Space community for exclusive content, monthly Q&As, and tools to help you stay steady and get your shift together.
Parenting advice is everywhere, but most of it skips the biggest factor—you. In this episode, we’re flipping the script on traditional parenting strategies and focusing on what really changes the game: your emotional state, your regulation, your healing. If you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and wondering why no tactic seems to work, this is for you. I’ll break down: 🔥 Why parenting isn’t about controlling your kid—it’s about steadying yourself 🔥 The 10-second check-in that will change how you react (and prevent meltdowns—for both of you) 🔥 How unhealed childhood wounds shape your parenting—and how to break the cycle 🔥 Why “just stay calm” is bullsh*t advice* (and what actually works instead) We’re not memorizing scripts. We’re not sugarcoating. This is real parenting for real people—with strategies you can actually use. ⚡ Ready to shift? Join the FREE 30-day trial of my Parental SHIFT program and get the support, skills, and community you need. Sign up in the show notes! 03:00 Shallow Waters of Healing 09:11 The Role of Social Interaction 12:03 Creating Rituals and Habits 18:10 Integrating Wellness into Daily Life 21:07 The Balance of Positivity and Reality 26:49 Navigating Mental Health and Agency 29:46 The Journey of Healing and Growth Take Action: Join The Parental SHIFT Waitlist Book a PREP Call Become a STEADY Friend Get in Touch: Follow Davina on social media for more resources, tips, and insights into emotional literacy and personal growth: TikTok: @asteadyspace Instagram & Threads: @asteadyspace | @your_steady_space | @shifttalkingwithdavina Youtube: @shifttalkingwithdavina Visit www.asteadyspace.com for more information about coaching services and programs. Join the Community: Ready to take the next step in your emotional growth journey? Join the Steady Space community for exclusive content, monthly Q&As, and tools to help you stay steady and get your shift together.
Welcome back to Shift Talking! In Part 2 of my conversation with Carl Dietz, we dive into how microdosing healing through small, daily actions can create real, lasting change—without the overwhelm. Carl shares the science behind behavioral microshifts, the power of shallow healing, and how Nubellum’s app is designed to help you find what works for you in under two minutes a day. If you’ve ever struggled to stick with meditation, breathwork, or habit-building, this episode will change the way you think about mental health and self-improvement. 🔹 Didn’t catch Part 1? Listen here! 03:00 Shallow Waters of Healing 09:11 The Role of Social Interaction 12:03 Creating Rituals and Habits 18:10 Integrating Wellness into Daily Life 21:07 The Balance of Positivity and Reality 26:49 Navigating Mental Health and Agency 29:46 The Journey of Healing and Growth Takeaways Our brain filters out the unimportant, which can sometimes be meaningful. The goal of healing is to move from unconsciously unwell to unconsciously well. Shallow waters of healing allow for low-pressure exploration of wellness activities. Novel and quirky social behaviors can stimulate the brain's healing response. Creating rituals from enjoyable activities can lead to lasting habits. Mindfulness practices can be integrated into daily routines easily. Agency in mental health is crucial for personal growth. Take Action: Learn More about Nubellum Book a PREP Call Become a STEADY Friend Join The Parental SHIFT Waitlist Get in Touch: Follow Davina on social media for more resources, tips, and insights into emotional literacy and personal growth: TikTok: @asteadyspace Instagram & Threads: @asteadyspace | @your_steady_space | @shifttalkingwithdavina Youtube: @shifttalkingwithdavina Visit www.asteadyspace.com for more information about coaching services and programs. Join the Community: Ready to take the next step in your emotional growth journey? Join the Steady Space community for exclusive content, monthly Q&As, and tools to help you stay steady and get your shift together.
Can you really heal your mind and body without medication? In this episode of Shift Talking, I sit down with Carl Dietz, co-founder of Nubellum, to dive into the placebo effect, brain chemistry, and how our minds can trigger real physiological healing—without pharmaceuticals. Carl shares fascinating insights into how the brain naturally produces neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, why some medications work primarily due to belief, and what New Bellum is doing to revolutionize self-directed healing. This is Part 1 of our conversation—stay tuned for Part 2, where we break down their innovative new app and how it aims to help users hack their own biology for better mental health. 00:00 The Quest for Homeostasis in Mental Health 04:40 Introducing Nubellum: A New Approach to Healing 16:58 The Placebo Effect: Unlocking the Brain's Healing Power 27:24 The Role of Gut Health in Mental Well-being 36:02 The Journey to Unconscious Competence in Healing Takeaways Your brain is always seeking homeostasis where everything is balanced just right. Nubellum aims to develop tools that help people control their physiology through consciousness. The placebo effect demonstrates the brain's natural healing response. The journey to healing involves moving from conscious incompetence to unconscious competence. Gut health plays a crucial role in mental well-being and overall health. Self-care practices can be as effective as pharmaceuticals in managing mental health. The brain is capable of generating its own healing responses without external drugs. Take Action: Learn More about Nubellum Book a PREP Call Become a STEADY Friend Join The Parental SHIFT Waitlist Get in Touch: Follow Davina on social media for more resources, tips, and insights into emotional literacy and personal growth: TikTok: @asteadyspace Instagram & Threads: @asteadyspace | @your_steady_space | @shifttalkingwithdavina Youtube: @shifttalkingwithdavina Visit www.asteadyspace.com for more information about coaching services and programs. Join the Community: Ready to take the next step in your emotional growth journey? Join the Steady Space community for exclusive content, monthly Q&As, and tools to help you stay steady and get your shift together.