Pivot 2 Positivity

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
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
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: 
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

From Surviving to Thriving: A Journey of Faith, Abuse Recovery, and New Beginnings

Neena Spina speaks with Cat about surviving childhood abuse, addiction, and a violent marriage, and how faith, counseling, and bold choices—like leaving a toxic job and becoming a substitute teacher—helped her heal and rediscover purpose.
This episode offers trauma-informed insights, practical coping techniques, and hopeful encouragement for setting boundaries, finding supportive community, and trusting God to rebuild a peaceful, fulfilling life.
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
https://coachneena.myflodesk.com/
iTunes
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pivot-2-positivity/id1692281091
 

From Trauma to Triumph: Gardening, Faith, and a To-Done Life

Host Neena Spina interviews Catherine “Cat” Spina about surviving severe childhood and adult trauma, addiction, and loss, and the practical, faith-informed tools that helped her heal—gardening, grounding, journaling, and a “to-done” mindset.
Cat shares candid reflections on recovery, resilience, and spirituality, offering hope and actionable takeaways to support healthier relationships and daily wellbeing. This episode is the first part of her story.
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
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

Sanity Intact: How to Support a Loved One in Rehab (and Stay Sane)

Coach Neena Spina and Coach Sherri Grant, shares experience and trauma-informed, evidence-based strategies for supporting someone in rehab, long-term care, or acute care while protecting your own mental health.
This episode covers practical preparation (clothing, comfort items, travel bag), communication and advocacy tips, how to navigate care plans and facility differences, and simple self-care practices—plus a printable checklist and short-term coaching options to help you show up as your best self.
Reach out to Coach Sherri or Coach Neena below if you would like either PDF mentioned in this podcast. 
To Reach Coach Sherri: 
Instagram: 
https://www.instagram.com/coach_sherri_grant/
Facebook: 
https://www.facebook.com/sherri.grant.75/
Sherri’s website:
sherrigrantcoaching.com
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/

When the Inner Voice Says “I’m Not Good Enough” — Practical Steps to Heal

Coach Neena Spina explores the core wound "I am not good enough," sharing a personal story about her son and evidence-based, trauma-informed tools to re-regulate your nervous system — breath work, tactile grounding, and the 5-4-3-2-1 technique. She explains the difference between therapy and coaching and offers practical steps to move forward with compassion.
With encouragement, faith-rooted hope, and relatable examples, this short episode helps listeners recognize their wounds, respond with kindness to their inner child, and begin taking actionable steps toward more peaceful, productive relationships.
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
 

From Grief to Growth: Jillian’s Journey Through Loss, Healing & Coaching

Host Neena welcomes back Jillian (Season 2) for a deeper conversation about the rest of her story: the losses she’s faced, including her brother’s death by suicide, and how those trials shaped her life and work.
Jillian shares practical healing tools—therapy, coaching, Reiki, massage, spiritual retreats, books, morning affirmations, and cathartic rituals—and emphasizes self-compassion, feeling emotions fully, and asking for help.
She also explains her coaching offerings (including a 3-day challenge) and where to find her on social: Instagram @jillianfoss and Facebook (Jillian Foss).
Where to find Jillian: 
Facebook: 
https://www.facebook.com/jillian.foss.7
Instagram:
Where to book with Jillian: 
msha.ke/jillianfoss
Where to 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
Freebie on Victim vs. Hero
https://coachneena.myflodesk.com/hero
Instagram: 

Who is Vickie? "The Rest of Her Story": Rising from the Ashes and bringing others with her

In this episode of Pivot2Positivity, Coach Neena sits down with Vickie, a woman whose resilience and compassion shine through despite a life marked by unimaginable pain. From surviving extreme abuse, trafficking, and near death at 26, to reclaiming her voice and sharing her journey through writing, Vickie embodies strength and hope.
Writing first under the pen name Amanda Wolfe with Secrets of the Black Box, Vickie has now released her newest book, No More, Just Sign Here, Babe, by Vickie Lou-Ann Irwin, which focuses on recovering financially from divorce and creating stability after heartbreak.
She opens up about her “Phoenix Practices”—writing, grounding, breathwork, and daily devotionals—that anchor her healing each day. With honesty, she shares her struggles with money, asking for help, and learning to rise again.
This is more than Vickie’s story—it’s an invitation to discover the power of resilience, self-care, and rebuilding life on your own terms.
Where to find Coach Vicki: 
Instagram
www.instagram.com/vickilouann/
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/vicki.irwin.54
Donate to Vickie:
https://gofund.me/e531c5e6e
Vicki’s coaching - Spark Success 
https://Spark-Success-Coaching.com
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/