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Shifts and Giggles: Mindset Tools for Real Life Growth

Shifts & Giggles is the personal growth podcast that helps you make intentional, lasting change, one small mindset shift at a time. Each episode blends practical tools, self-awareness strategies, and a healthy dose of humor to help you take action and grow on purpose.

Rooted in the S.I.M.P.L.E. Method, a 6-step framework for real, sustainable change, this show delivers real talk, personal transformation, and mindset shifts that lead to big results. Whether you're feeling stuck or simply ready for something new, you’ll find the encouragement and clarity you need to move forward with confidence.

This podcast provides valuable insights for you if you are ready to shift into the next season of growth, with practical, proven strategies and a few good laughs along the way.

We’ll answer questions like:

How do I change my mindset?
What are the best habits for personal growth?
How do I stop self-sabotaging my goals?
Why is self-awareness important for success?
How do I stay consistent with personal development?
What’s the easiest way to start changing your life?
How do I find motivation when I feel stuck?
What’s a simple daily mindset routine?

If you’re looking for real-life mindset strategies from a coach who gets it, and a podcast that makes growth feel doable (and even fun), you’re in the right place.

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Speak for Clarity, Not Control: Emotional Intelligence for Christians

November 12, 2025 • Rafer Owens, Jr | Mindset Coach | Speaker • Season 2 • Episode 11

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What if the conversations you’re avoiding are the very ones the Holy Spirit wants to use to change your life? In this episode of Shifts and Giggles, Rafer breaks down the difference between speaking for clarity and speaking for control. You’ll learn how emotional intelligence, honesty, and love work together to create real connection in relationships—with God, yourself, and others. From learning to say what you feel to listening without defensiveness, this episode walks you through what it looks like to speak and listen for clarity in love.

If you’ve ever avoided hard conversations to “keep the peace,” this one’s for you.

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