Pivot 2 Positivity

Midlife Reboot: Love, Latin, and Life After 50

Host Neena Spina sits down with retired classics professor Sylvia to explore her academic career, volunteer teaching of Latin, a Fulbright in Cyprus, and unexpected relationships that reshaped her life. They also discuss her poetry, including the poem "Stonehenge," and how personal setbacks led to new beginnings.
This episode blends memoir, practical insight, and encouragement about midlife reinvention, longevity, and the lasting value of teaching and human connection.
 Where to find Professor: Sylvia Barnard
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sylvia.barnard.16
“Stone Henge” read by the Author from Trees by Sylvia Barnard
Interested in a copy of Sylvia’s Book Trees?
Email Neena at cjspina617@gmail.com :
we are working on getting Trees listed on Amazon and Thriftbooks
Timeless  Forest by Sylvia Barnard can be found on Abe Books 
https://www.tbclrarebooks.com/pages/books/27612/sylvia-barnard/the-timeless-forest
Where to Reach Neena: 
Episode Link: https://www.podbean.com/ep/pb-ie7zz-194ace7
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https://www.facebook.com/neena.j.spina
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https://www.instagram.com/christine.j.spina/
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Losing Love of Her Life Now Leading Others to Hope: Robin’s Journey from Grief to Purpose

Neena talks with Robin, a faith-driven coach and suicide-prevention advocate, about profound loss, healing, and hope. Robin shares her journey through grief after losing her husband, family suicide history, and the tools—breathing practices, therapy, faith, and coaching—that helped her recover and support others.
This episode explores mental health resources, practical coping strategies, and how community, faith, and gratitude can rebuild relationships and purpose after trauma.
Suicide Hotline Information
Text: 988
Call: 988
Robin's email: 
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/robin.ammerman.9
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/ammermanrobin/
 A place to find support: Grief Share: https://www.griefshare.org/?srsltid=AfmBOorLQTFjn_MuXsB2GGDE6InBBDjMAHnCU_snkz_GyAYIiEG5hlMp
Where do we find Coach Neena?
Episode Link: https://www.podbean.com/ep/pb-ie7zz-194ace7
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https://www.facebook.com/neena.j.spina
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https://www.instagram.com/christine.j.spina/
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Choosing Faith, Hymns, and Healing: The Rest of Katies Story

In this episode, Neena interviews Katie, a mother and family-business leader who shares her experience navigating emotional abuse, a spouse with addiction, and a painful separation that involved church, work, and family. Katie describes the moment she chose safety for her children, how faith and hymns grounded her, and the long path through therapy, legal steps, and hard decisions during COVID.
She also speaks about healing and hope—finding a new, loving marriage, leaning on scripture and community, and practical practices that kept her centered. This conversation offers compassion, real-life wisdom, and encouragement for anyone facing messy middle moments in relationships and faith.
 
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/
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pivot-2-positivity/id1692281091
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I Am Unlovable: Healing the Inner Child Wound

Host Neena explores the inner child core wound "I am unlovable," explaining how it shows up as shame, mistrust, fear, guilt, and feeling trapped in relationships. She uses the traffic lights of tolerance and a "3D glasses" metaphor to show how trauma lenses color present interactions.
She offers practical healing steps—recognizing trauma reactions, finding safe people and coaches, using breath, journaling, music, prayer, and self-compassion—to move from survival patterns toward connection and positive daily change.
Raw.Real.Reedeemed Podcast Link
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raw-real-redeemed-podcast/id1549335661
 
Where to Reach Coach 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
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iTunes
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pivot-2-positivity/id1692281091
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From Blurry to 3D: How Functional Nutrition Reclaimed My Health

In this episode Neena interviews Christina, a nurse-turned-functional diagnostic nutrition coach. They discuss Christina’s personal health journey — including Hashimoto’s, dramatic weight loss, gallbladder and liver issues — and how deep lab testing, targeted supplements, lifestyle changes, and committed coaching helped her re-regulate and heal.
Listeners will hear honest stories, practical tips (like vitamin D and liver support), the role of accountability, and how coaching brings clarity and sustainable change. Links to Christina’s resources and contact information are shared for those seeking support.
Where to reach Coach Christina
Email: 
thatfunctionalcoach@gmail.com
Facebook: and instagram
www.facebook.com/thatfunctionalcoach
Website : thatfunctionalcoach.com
Free CBC guide
Https: thatfunctionalcoach.myflodesk.com/cbcfreeguide
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
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iTunes
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pivot-2-positivity/id1692281091
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Faith Before Understanding: Mary's Messy Middle

In this episode, Neena Spina explores the often-overlooked 'messy middle' of Mary, the mother of Jesus — the waiting, misunderstanding, and pain that accompanied her obedience. Using Scripture and personal reflections, Neena invites listeners who are in seasons of uncertainty to choose faith before clarity and to find hope in promises that unfold over time.
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
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When Inflammation Saved Her Life: & How this Connect's To Rose's Avry's Battle with Neuroblastoma

When reflecting on a previous experience spurs you to give back to a mama and daughter who are facing a Mountain. Neena shares a personal story about her daughter Anna’s sudden bone infection, surgery, and the faith that guided their family, then explains a birthday bracelet fundraiser she’s hosting to support Avry, a child fighting neuroblastoma.
This short episode blends honest parenting reflections, hope-filled faith, and practical ways to support a family in crisis, with links to donate and follow Avery’s journey in the show notes.
How to Support Avry in her Wish to Get an Emotional Support Service Dog:
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

From Boots to Barnyard: A Military Family's Journey to Homestead Hope

Coach Holly joins Neena to share her family's difficult but hopeful transition out of military life into civilian homesteading and homeschooling. They talk about unlearning old patterns, setting boundaries, creating community, and finding renewed unity and peace as a family.
Listeners will hear faith-centered encouragement, practical daily habits for staying positive, and resources for navigating big life resets, plus a preview of Hollys upcoming work on capturing and changing your thoughts.
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
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iTunes
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Where to reach Coach Holly 
Instagram
Hollys.hearth
Referenced in This Episode:
The Power of 8 Minutes by Simon Sinek
https://youtube.com/shorts/2lH6x5zn0GI?si=CpjJAGWGzt1Xjc
Postivity Power up by Dr. Paul Jenkins
https://www.youtube.com/live/uNihr8bTKzw?si=510h54FF1EmXJKR-

Refined, Not Defined: Finding Identity After Divorce

Deb shares her journey through divorce and loss, and how anchoring her identity as a child of God helped her move from pain to peace.
She discusses practical practices—scripture, daily rhythms, community, clean comedy, and even daily Mass—that supported healing, and encourages listeners to seek Godly counsel, forgive, and let trials refine rather than define them.
Some links of Teachers/Pastor's Mentioned in this episode. 
Deb’s Favorite Sermon:
Paige Brown: In the Temple: The Glorious and Forgiving God
https://youtu.be/kgYk7fuCZeE?si=rrkayHw_fZM-dyAV
Francis Chan:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1L1vVDWc1Q

The Rest of Her Story: Reunited After 60 Years — A Mother's Journey of Love and Adoption

Host Neena Spina speaks with guest Carol Heath about her powerful and emotional journey: surviving childhood trauma, choosing adoption at 18, and finding healing and reunion with her daughter nearly 60 years later.
The conversation highlights faith, resilience, family support, and the hope that adoption and community can bring to those facing difficult decisions and seeking peace.
Where to reach Coach Neena: 
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https://www.facebook.com/neena.j.spina
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/christine.j.spina/
Get on the Manic Monday Email list
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iTunes
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