Pivot 2 Positivity

Lioness Love: A Real Mother's Day About Healing and Boundaries

Neena Spina shares a short, honest Mother's Day message about growing up wounded and becoming a mother who chooses healing, boundaries, and fierce love. She discusses trauma, grief, self-compassion, and practical coaching tools for showing up differently for your children.
The episode offers encouragement, hope, and a reminder that Mother's Day can look whatever you need it to—plus ways to connect with Neena and access ongoing coaching resources.
Where to reach: 
Where do we find Coach Neena?
Episode Link: https://www.podbean.com/ep/pb-ie7zz-194ace7
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/neena.j.spina
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/christine.j.spina/
Get on the Manic Monday Email list
https://coachneena.myflodesk.com/
iTunes
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pivot-2-positivity/id1692281091

Who Do You Believe You Are? Rewriting Your “I Am” Statement

Guest host Sherry Grant explores how the stories we tell ourselves—the “I am” beliefs—shape our habits, choices, and relationships. She shows how labels like “busy” or “fragile” can limit life and explains a practical, trauma-informed approach to shifting identity.Learn why starting with “I am becoming” and taking one aligned next action builds confidence over time. The episode offers simple strategies to move from reactivity to intentional living and points to resources for continued support.

When Grief Looks Quiet: Finding Hope Beyond Tears

Neena from Pivot to Positivity shares personal stories and practical guidance on how grief can appear in many forms—not just tears—but also silence, irritability, avoidance, or withdrawal after any kind of loss.
She explains the five stages of grief, fight/flight/freeze responses, and offers simple tools to re-regulate (breathing, grounding, the 5-4-3-2-1 method, tactile activities, and gratitude journaling). She also recommends Stephen Ministries' Journeying Through Grief booklets and seeking professional support when needed.
The episode centers on showing up with presence instead of platitudes, communicating needs clearly, and holding hope and faith through the healing process.
Where do we find Coach Neena?
Episode Link: https://www.podbean.com/ep/pb-ie7zz-194ace7
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/neena.j.spina
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/christine.j.spina/
Get on the Manic Monday Email list
https://coachneena.myflodesk.com/
iTunes
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pivot-2-positivity/id1692281091
Calendly Link
https://calendly.com/cjspina617/pivot2positivityguestspeaker
 
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call or text 988 for immediate emotional support (24/7, free, confidential).
Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor anytime.
 
Journeying Through Grief Books: 
https://www.stephenministries.org/griefresources/default.cfm/774?mnb=1
Free Support Groups & Connection-Based Healing
The Dinner Party Peer-led groups that connect people in similar life stages or types of loss.
New Hope Grief Support Community Offers peer-based support groups, camps, and family programs focused on connection and healing.
Wild Grief Provides free outdoor grief experiences for teens, families, and adults.
 

Facing Your Giants: How Discontent can Help You See Your Giant in A Whole New Light

In this episode, Neena explores how discontent—both painful and hopeful—can spark growth and creativity. Using biblical stories (David and Goliath, Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego) and personal examples (a son reclaiming his stolen bike, Neena’s health and faith journey), she shows how facing giants can lead to transformation.
Listeners will hear practical perspectives on using existing skills, embracing necessary change, and balancing medical and holistic solutions. Neena also offers support through prayer, coaching resources, and encouragement to move forward with courage and humility.
If you’re facing a challenge, this episode provides hope, real-life strategies, and an invitation to connect for prayer or coaching as you work through your giant.
Where to find Coach Neena: 
Get on the Manic Monday Email list
https://coachneena.myflodesk.com/
Episode Link: https://www.podbean.com/ep/pb-ie7zz-194ace7
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/neena.j.spina
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/christine.j.spina/
 

The Power of Curiousity: Living Beyond Yourself with Rick Krug

In this episode Neena Spina interviews Rick Krug — coach, entrepreneur, former pastor, and author — about his journey through church planting, business success and failure, bankruptcy, and rebuilding a life focused on service. Rick shares practical coaching tools: ask curious questions, build a clear vision of your preferred future, work backward to the next right step, and shift from inward shame to outward service.
They also discuss restoring hurting churches, assuming noble intent, relationship practices that build intimacy, and daily habits that foster positivity and resilience. 
Where to Find Rick
Rick@rickkrug.com
FREE Download of the book “Tombstones to Cornerstones: hope and help for church in distress and decline": https://bit.ly/4c1Fjin
My Calendar schedule: https://calendly.com/rickkrug/zoom-call-with-rick-krug
Where to find Coach Neena: 
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/neena.j.spina
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/christine.j.spina/
Get on the Manic Monday Email list
https://coachneena.myflodesk.com/
iTunes
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pivot-2-positivity/id1692281091

When Doubt Becomes the Doorway: Strengthening Faith Through Questions

Host Neena records live on March 20 to explore how doubt is not the end of faith but often its beginning. Using Scripture (James 1:5–6, Mark 9:24, John 20:27, Proverbs 3:5–6), she reframes doubt as a human experience that can lead to stronger, more courageous trust in God.
The episode blends biblical reflection with practical tools—breathing, self-hugs, and re-regulation techniques—plus a mention of an emotional freedom challenge and VIP resources to help listeners move forward with hope and confidence.
Not too late!! Join us: 
 https://DrPaulJenkins.com/NeenaEFC
Where find Neena: 
Where do we find Coach Neena?
Episode Link: https://www.podbean.com/ep/pb-ie7zz-194ace7
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/neena.j.spina
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/christine.j.spina/
Get on the Manic Monday Email list
https://coachneena.myflodesk.com/
iTunes
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pivot-2-positivity/id1692281091

We Are the Troops: How Positivity Turned Crisis into Purpose

Neena Spina interviews Dr. Paul Jenkins about his journey from clinical psychologist, through personal and financial crisis, to creating practical positivity models that save and enrich relationships.
They explore key ideas—"circumstances are neutral," awareness precedes choice, victim versus agent mode, and metacognition—and how these tools apply to parenting, marriage, work, and healing from trauma.
Dr. Paul introduces the free Emotional Freedom Challenge and VIP upgrade, sharing how learning to operate the "equipment of your mind" brings peace, confidence, and hope that ripple through families and communities.
Where to Find Dr. Paul
Dr. Paul’s Emotional Freedom Challenge:
 https://DrPaulJenkins.com/NeenaEFC
Live on Purpose Radio 
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-on-purpose-radio/id891456190
LIve on Purpsose TV
https://www.youtube.com/@LiveOnPurposeTV
Find Dr Paul on the web:
This has Dr. Paul's models of the Maturity vs. Control model & the Influence Quadrant.
https://drpauljenkins.com/free-personal-growth-resources/

Avery’s Miracle: A Family’s Fight Against Neuroblastoma

BONUS: SPECIAL : This episode follows Rose and Jake as they share the year-long journey of their daughter Avery after a neuroblastoma diagnosis—covering diagnosis, treatments, hospital life, and moments of hope.
They discuss parental intuition, advocacy, marital strain, community support, faith, and practical tips for other families facing pediatric cancer.
Trigger warning included; listeners are invited to join a prayer time and find ways to support the family through links in the show notes.
Rose/ Jake/Avry
Avry’s Story: 
https://avrystory.my.canva.site/
Where to find Rose: 
https://www.instagram.com/romanianeyes/
Donate Via Venmo to Rose and Avry:
https://venmo.com/u/Rose-Schapansky
Avry’s Video Story
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_nBT9hTA5w84lCRmqKLmIf58RGN9ZXZt/view
Support Now Updates and how to Support the family:https://www.supportnow.org/miraclesforavry

See the Need, Take the Lead: The Dog Poop Initiative & Walkie‑Talkie Socks

Host Neena Spina interviews Kirk Weisler about his book The Dog Poop Initiative, the Walkie‑Talkie Socks movement, and practical ways to cultivate initiative, curiosity over judgment, and stronger family and workplace culture.
They discuss real‑life tools—from flowcharts for household integrity to intentional daily practices like mismatched socks—that help build leadership, gratitude, and positive connection in every area of life.
 
Where Find Kirk Weisler: https://kirkweisler.com/
Where to buy Walkie Talkie Socks
https://walkietalkiesocks.com/
Where to buy the Poop Intiative and the Cookie Detective and More books:
https://kirkweisler.com/product-category/books/
Follow Kirk on Instagram: 
https://www.instagram.com/kirkweisler/
Find on Link tree:
https://linktr.ee/kirkweisler?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=c5590a40-63d5-4269-81d9-03306604476c
Where do we find Coach Neena?
Episode Link: https://www.podbean.com/ep/pb-ie7zz-194ace7
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/neena.j.spina
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/christine.j.spina/
Get on the Manic Monday Email list
https://coachneena.myflodesk.com/
iTunes
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pivot-2-positivity/id1692281091
Freebie on Victim vs. Hero
https://coachneena.myflodesk.com/hero

When Prayer Cut Through Panic: An Actress, a Ministry Wife, and the Moment That Changed Everything

Coach Neena Spina sits down with Sharon Phillips — actress, radio personality, and ministry wife — to hear candid stories about motherhood, a moment of desperation on a 17th-floor apartment that turned to peace through prayer, and the creative path from dinner theater to a one-woman production of the Gospel of Mark.
They also discuss Sharon’s longtime radio work, her support for women through My Sister’s Closet, and practical ways listeners can help a local charity while finding hope, connection, and courage in hard seasons.
Where to find Sharon and a Way to Support My Sister's Closet: 
How to find Sharon on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/sharonporterphillips
My Sister’s Closet Website:
sisterscloset.org
Where do we find Coach Neena?
Episode Link: https://www.podbean.com/ep/pb-ie7zz-194ace7
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/neena.j.spina
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/christine.j.spina/
Get on the Manic Monday Email list
https://coachneena.myflodesk.com/
iTunes
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pivot-2-positivity/id1692281091