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Get Your Energy Back
Welcome to The Get Your Energy Back Podcast, where we dive deep into topics that can help you boost your energy levels and live a more vibrant life. I’m your host, Shelby Hansen. As a life coach, invisible illness warrior, and kidney transplant recipient, I’ve navigated the waters of chronic fatigue for nearly a decade and can help you feel more energized and alive than ever before!This show explores how different nervous system states can impact your life and how you can harness this knowledge to improve your well-being.Do you feel like you're constantly stuck in fight or flight mode, overwhelmed by stress and anxiety? Are you feeling constantly drained and exhausted, struggling to get through the day? Or maybe you find yourself feeling stuck, lacking motivation and struggling to take action towards your goals. This podcast is here to help you understand the different nervous system states and how they affect you on a daily basis.Join me as I discuss strategies to regulate your nervous system, manage stress and anxiety, and cultivate a sense of calm and ease in your life. Whether you're looking to overcome limiting beliefs, improve your relationships, gain a better understanding of the factors that affect your energy levels, or simply find more joy and fulfillment in your life, The Get Your Energy Back Podcast is the perfect place to start. So sit back, relax, and join me on this journey toward a more energized, balanced, and fulfilling life.
Episodes
146 episodes
146. People Pleasing and Boundaries
✨ Episode Summary:If you’ve ever said yes when you meant no, felt responsible for keeping everyone happy, or wondered why you’re so tired all the time—this episode is for you.Today, Shelby dives into why people p...
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145: Why You Feel Stuck (and Why That’s Actually a Good Sign)
Are you ambitious—but constantly feeling like you're stuck, tired, or circling the same patterns again and again?This episode is going to change the way you look at progress.We’re breaking down the myth that success has t...
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144. The Truth About Clean Eating, Stress, and Chronic Fatigue
If you’ve been obsessing over clean eating but still feel exhausted, this episode is for you.Today I’m sharing how stress, shame, and perfectionism around food can actually worsen your symptoms—even when you’re eating all the “r...
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143: Why Putting Your Health First is Non-Negotiable (and How to Do It with a Chronic Condition)
Do you ever feel like you’re doing everything right—eating clean, taking supplements, going to functional medicine—but still running on empty?In this episode of Get Your Energy Back, we’re talking a...
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142. Breaking Free from Feeling Selfish
Do you ever feel guilty for taking time for yourself? If so, you’re not alone. Many women, especially those stuck in the fawn response, have been conditioned to believe that self-care is selfish. But what if that belief is actually keeping you ...
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141. The Fear-Fatigue Loop: Breaking the Cycle
Ever feel like no matter how much you rest, you still wake up tired? 😴 You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. Your nervous system is stuck in survival mode.In this episode, we’re breaking down:🔥 Why fear keeps your body ...
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19:59
140. The Best of Both Worlds: Integrating Surgery, Western Medicine, and Mind-Body Healing
If you’ve ever felt stuck between following doctor’s orders and trusting your body’s natural ability to heal, this episode is for you. Too often, we’re told we have to choose—Western medicine or holistic healing. But what if true healing comes ...
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139. Break Free of the Burnout Pattern
Ever feel like you're caught in an endless cycle of exhaustion? You push through, keep going, and then suddenly—you're running on empty. Again. But what if you could interrupt this pattern before burnout takes over?In today’s ep...
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138. The Difference Between Rest and Being Lazy
Being lazy sure gets a bad rap. If you struggle from chronic fatigue, chances are you probably get down on yourself. You might even call yourself lazy. But the reality is that what you are calling lazy is usually anything but that. In this epis...
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137. What to do when life feels Overwhelming
In this episode of the Get Your Energy Back podcast, I delve into the common feeling of overwhelm that many of us experience, especially during busy times. I share personal insights and introduce a simple, four-step method to help manage these ...
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15:28
136. Stop Running Away from Your Emotions
Are you stuck in a cycle of fatigue and frustration, trying to manage your emotions but still feeling exhausted? You might be making the mistake of trying to “out-regulate” your emotions — thinking that if you just calm down fast enough, you ca...
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135. Finishing The Year Gently With Chronic Illness
In this episode, I’m exploring the concept of finishing the year gently, especially if you’re navigating chronic illness or fatigue. While personal development often encourages a hard-push, high-energy finish to the year, I’ve found that this a...
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134. How to Handle Stress While Traveling for the Holidays with guest Coach Jewels
Join us for a beautiful discussion on how to handle stress especially when things don't go your way when you are traveling for the holidays. Coach Jewels, a dear friend of mine, shares her experience traveling through winter weather last month ...
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Episode 133: How to Get What You Want This Year
Are you ready to finally get what you want? In this episode, I’m sharing my signature 5 C’s Goal Creation Process to help you create a clear vision, overcome obstacles, and take practical steps to make your dreams a reality.You’ll...
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20:13
132. Handling Difficult People On Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is here, and let’s be honest—it can bring stress along with the joy. Whether it’s tricky family dynamics, endless to-dos, or just the pressure to make it “perfect,” it’s a lot. But what if you could show up feeling calm, grounded, ...
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131. Nervous System Hygiene
This week, I’m diving into a topic that has completely changed how I approach everyday life: nervous system hygiene. You’ve heard of brushing your teeth and taking showers for hygiene, but what if you could do the same for your nervous system?<...
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130: Alyssa’s Faith Journey with Kidney Disease, Pregnancy, and Transplant
In this heart-to-heart episode, I welcome Alyssa Hicks—known as the "Blind Kidney Warrior" on Instagram. Alyssa's story is truly inspiring, from navigating life as a blind woman to becoming a mother, a dialysis patient, and ultimately, a kidney...
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129. Heal your Flight Response By Slowing Down
In this episode, I’m diving into something that affects so many of us—flight mode—and how it might be draining your energy without you even realizing it. Have you ever caught yourself endlessly scrolling, over-cleaning, or jumping from task to ...
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128. Self-Compassion and How to Be Loving
Welcome to the Get Your Energy Back podcast! I’m your host, Shelby Hansen, life coach, chronic fatigue warrior, and mom of four. Today, we’re diving into a powerful topic that can completely change how you feel—self-compassion.Feeling li...
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127. Why Saying ‘No’ Could Be the Key to Getting Your Energy Back
Episode Summary:Ever feel like you have to say yes, even when you’re exhausted? In this episode, I’ll show you how learning to say “no” can actually restore your energy and peace of mind. You’ll discover a simple 3-step proc...
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18:04
126. How to Make a Decision (and save your energy)
Ever find yourself stuck in the endless loop of trying to make a decision, but never feeling certain about the “right” choice? Whether it's choosing a doctor, deciding on a job offer, or even where to live, we’ve all been there. And it’s exhaus...
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125. How to Be Resilient in a Really Hard World
What if you could tap into a deeper source of strength and resilience, no matter what challenges come your way? In this episode, I share a simple but profound shift that can change how you approach your everyday struggles.There’s a power...
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21:34
124. You are Not Behind
Have you ever felt like you're falling behind, while everyone else seems to be moving ahead? If that sounds familiar, this episode might resonate with you.In Episode 124 of the Get Your Energy Back podcast, I talk about how the ...
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123: Your Nervous System States and Why They're Making You Feel the Way You Do
Ever wonder why you’re stuck in a cycle of exhaustion? In my latest Get Your Energy Back podcast episode, I dive into how your nervous system could be keeping you in survival mode.Tune in to learn:The 5 nervous syste...
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122. The Top-Down vs. Bottom-Up Approach to Healing Chronic Fatigue
In episode 122 of Get Your Energy Back, I’m diving deep into two key approaches to healing chronic fatigue: the top-down and bottom-up methods. These are the tools I use with my clients to help them shift their energy levels and feel m...
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