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The Game Changer Podcast
The Game Changer Podcast explores the intersection of health, purpose, and performance — spotlighting leaders, clinicians, and creators who turn adversity into growth.
Hosted by Michelle Dutro — Air Force veteran, former firefighter, PTSD nonprofit founder, and founder of Inner North Star Retreat — each episode blends candid conversations with science-backed tools for stress mastery, mental fitness, and resilience.
This is a show for curious, growth-minded people who believe the best chapters of their lives are still ahead of them — and who want real conversations, new ideas, and the kind of guests you won't find on every other podcast.
At a time when everything seems designed to divide us, this is a place to learn something genuinely new, think a little differently, and grow — without anyone telling you what to think.
With over two decades in biofeedback and wellness, Michelle brings a trauma-aware, compassion-forward approach that helps listeners elevate their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
New episodes every Monday. Go deeper at michelledutro.com — The Path online course, private three-day retreat experiences, and Michelle's books.
📰 Published author — Spirituality & Health Magazine
📖 Chapter contributor — Awakened Hearts Book Series | Featured in Awaken Magazine: https://awakenedmagazine.com/michelle-dutro
The Game Changer Podcast
152: Give Yourself Grace: Why Self-Compassion Is Your Secret Weapon
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In this episode of the Game Changer podcast, Michelle Dutro explores the concept of grace, particularly in the context of self-compassion. She emphasizes the importance of acknowledging our accomplishments rather than focusing on shortcomings, and how this mindset can lead to positive momentum in our lives. Drawing parallels with dog training, she advocates for rewarding good behavior and encourages listeners to practice self-encouragement and positivity.
Chapters
00:00 Understanding Grace in Challenging Times
02:59 Rewiring Our Self-Talk for Positivity
05:40 Outro
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