The Microshift Project Podcast
Life’s biggest changes often start with the smallest shifts. This podcast is for high-achievers who look successful from the outside yet still wrestle with pressure, doubt, and the question: “Is this all there is?”
We’re not chasing quick fixes. We’re building perseverance—through practical tools, honest stories, and real conversations that stick.
Hosted by Nick Volinchak, The Microshift Project explores the moments, choices, and interactions that quietly change the course of a life. You’ll hear from leaders, entrepreneurs, and everyday people who’ve faced adversity and found ways forward—because change is rarely about one giant leap. It’s about the next shift you make.
What you’ll get here:
- Real strategies: Actionable insights you can use immediately.
- Lived experience: Lessons forged in setbacks, recovery, and rebuilding.
- Connection: Proof you’re not the only one carrying the weight.
- Personal roadmaps: Guidance that meets you where you are.
Episode mix:
- Solo deep-dives: Mindset, resilience, decision-making under pressure.
- Candid interviews: Guests who’ve persevered through challenges.
- Practical playbooks: Tools for navigating stress, doubt, and leadership moments.
Core themes:
- Perseverance that lasts
- Managing doubt & impostor syndrome
- Leadership that stays human
- Boundaries & sustainable ambition
- Recovery, reinvention & resilience
- Staying present in what matters most
Why “Microshift”?
Transformation rarely comes from one big moment—it’s the small, repeated shifts that create momentum.
Who it’s for:
- Leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals seeking clarity and steadiness
- People in transition or rebuilding seasons who refuse to quit
- Growth-minded individuals committed to real progress
What makes this different:
- We normalize the hard parts behind the highlight reel
- Peer-to-peer conversations, not top-down lectures
- Concrete, actionable steps grounded in lived experience
- Growth measured by who you become, not just what you produce
How to use this podcast:
- Pick an episode that resonates.
- Apply one shift today—start the conversation, set the boundary, take the action.
- Share it with someone who needs it.
Connect with us:
- Website: themicroshift.com
- Speaking, media, partnerships: Contact nick@themicroshift.com
Disclaimer: This podcast shares personal experiences and practical frameworks. It is not clinical, legal, or medical advice.
The Microshift Project Podcast
The Microshift Project Podcast - Episode 0 - Introduction
Every journey has a starting point. For me, it began in a place I never thought I’d be—rock bottom. This first episode is my story, told in full. The early losses, the bad decisions, the years I almost didn’t make it through… and the small, steady shifts that brought me back.
I’m sharing the experiences that shaped The Microshift Project—why perseverance matters more than quick wins, and how micro changes can create a life you’re proud of.
You’ll hear:
- Growing up with loss and instability
- The downward spiral into addiction and homelessness
- The moment everything changed at 21
- How recovery became a foundation for growth
- Building a career, a business, and a family from the ground up
- Why I believe one small shift can start massive momentum
This isn’t just a highlight reel—it’s the full picture. The hard parts. The turning points. The lessons I carry into every conversation on this podcast.
What you’ll get from this episode:
- An unfiltered look at my personal journey
- The meaning and mission behind The Microshift Project
- Why I focus on perseverance over performative “courage”
- The mindset shifts that have carried me through the last 20 years
Why start here?
Because I believe you can’t trust someone’s advice until you know where they’ve been. This is my ground zero—and my proof that change is possible, no matter where you start.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, doubted your ability to turn things around, or wondered whether the next step is even worth it—this episode is for you.