The Story Shepherd Podcast (2024)

10/04/2024

This week's episode of The Story Shepherd podcast is about finding joy in life.

You have one precious life. That life should be full of joy.

Living in joy can improve your mental wellness by reducing stress, anxiety, and depression. It can increase your creativity and productivity. Joy is contagious, which can help strengthen the bond in your relationships.

We are all unique, so finding your joy is a personal journey that involves incorporating practices and habits into your life that promote those feelings of happiness, contentment, and fulfillment.

Tune in this week to discover seven things that can help you on that journey to joy.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ZCOoF6aV4urFxb0BOK7fG

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJWClvP4jFs

09/04/2024

You can beat writer’s block. You can beat brain block.

Beat them and realize your goals and dreams.
Tune in to th Story Shepherd podcast to find out how.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1USLLqUVPZ9LpsDRut26Vd
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laEr-Kpw-3g
Please listen, follow, and subscribe.
And please keep creating your epic life story movie!

03/04/2024

Let's Celebrate!

I learned that 80% of podcasters quit after their 7th episode. That's crazy!

In releasing my 14th episode today, I have made it twice that long! And I don't plan on quitting!

So that, my friends, is reason to celebrate!

Please celebrate with me by listening and subscribing. Your support with doing those two things will help my podcast grow and transform lives!

You can find The Story Shepherd podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, YouTube, and other places where you listen to audio.

Here is the Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/show/33LQqnsehOQyJnAZppofwv

And here is the YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com//podcasts

Thank you all for your support! Let's celebrate!

03/04/2024

This week's episode of The Story Shepherd podcast is about beating Brain Block and Writer's Block!

Writer’s Block is real. As an Author, I have experienced it more often than I care to admit. I’ve sat staring at a blank screen, with the blinking cursor taunting me.

And as an entrepreneur, I discovered that there is something similar I call Brain Block - when you struggle to work through an idea or concept, to find the right way to bring it to life. It happens sometimes to all creative people, to those who use their right brain.

Both Writer’s Block and Brain Block can hinder your progress towards your dreams. But I have found some ways to help you conquer them.

You can beat writer’s block. You can beat brain block.

Tune in to learn 8 ways to do it.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1USLLqUVPZ9LpsDRut26Vd

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laEr-Kpw-3g

Please listen, follow, and subscribe.

And please keep creating your epic life story movie!

03/04/2024

There are events in our lives that change us, events that we can’t control.

But we can control how we respond.

Your response to an event will lead to a certain outcome.

Work on responding in the right way so you create a much better outcome that will lead to a better life.

Tune in to hear more on Episode 13 of The Story Shepherd podcast!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4JdsMKKRs9dKTvygrYxswS

27/03/2024

To grow, to expand, and to be successful - truly successful - in life, we must take ownership of our lives.

There are events in our lives that change us, events that we can’t control, but we can control how we respond.

Are you happy with your life and feel good about the choices you’ve made? Or is your life lacking in some way, and you are not proud of the choices that led you to this point?

Have you been blaming someone or something else for your lot in life?

Stop blaming. Stop whining. Stop complaining.

Take ownership. Take control.

Tune in to hear 5 ways you can take 100% responsibility for your life and create your epic life story movie.

https://open.spotify.com/show/33LQqnsehOQyJnAZppofwv

Please listen, follow, and subscribe.

And please keep creating your epic life story movie!

25/03/2024

Identify activities, habits, or relationships that drain your energy and detract from your overall wellbeing, including excessive screentime, negative self-talk, and toxic friendships.

Eliminate or minimize these energy drainers to free up your mental, physical, and emotional space for positive pursuits.

As you rid yourself of bad energy and replace it with good energy, you’ll become happier and more successful.

Tune in to Episode 12 of The Story Shepherd podcast to hear more:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3VUJtrqP4u36N0mlsOkvFS

20/03/2024

This week's episode of The Story Shepherd podcast is about Spring Cleaning Your Life.

Spring is upon us! And as the temperatures rise, we throw open the windows to let in the fresh air, and we start cleaning the dark corners that were buried in winter’s gloom.

The warm sunny weather renews our energy, so as we clean house, it’s also a great time to do some spring cleaning in our lives.

Cleaning, de-cluttering, and streamlining the different areas of your life will make way for make way for new, beautiful things that will improve your future. It can help you accomplish your goals and dreams.

So how do we spring clean our lives? Tune in to hear 10 ways.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3VUJtrqP4u36N0mlsOkvFS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yb0oUNKUmOo

Please listen, follow, and subscribe.

And please keep creating your epic life story movie!

19/03/2024

Yes, life is a wild roller coaster ride.

It can be a little scary, but it can also be exciting and fun.

So hang on tight, and enjoy the ride!

For more insight, tune in to Episode 11 of The Story Shepherd podcast!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3fEQc7JFoiQeDwKWlW6p3E

14/03/2024

This week's episode of The Story Shepherd podcast is about navigating the wild roller coaster ride of life.

That ride is full of ups and downs and twists and turns.

Sometimes, you're at the top. Sometimes, you're plunging to the bottom of the hill.

You may feel that you have no control.

What can we do to navigate that rollercoaster ride of life, to make it a little less scary?

Tune in to hear 5 ways to assist you on that ride.

https://open.spotify.com/show/33LQqnsehOQyJnAZppofwv

https://youtu.be/hklxu83qVvU?si=mWBMb9JqWR5l_MIS

Please listen, follow, and subscribe.

And please keep creating your epic life story movie!

13/03/2024

Disappointment is a tough part of life that we must all deal with at some point.

That disappointment is fueled by sadness, anger, hurt, and heartache, and the emotions can be so overwhelming, we’re not sure how to deal with them.

But we must acknowledge those emotions and allow ourselves to feel them.

It’s okay to take a day or two to wallow and be bummed and sort through what you’re feeling.

But don’t stay there.

Express your feelings in Bluesville. Then pack up all the good things in your life, and move on.

The next place will be brighter, happier, and full of wonderful things.

06/03/2024

This week's episode of The Story Shepherd podcast is about dealing with disappointment.

Disappointment is a tough part of life that we must all deal with at some point.

We may fail a test. We may lose the race. We may not get the job or the promotion. We may be overlooked. We may be lied to, cheated on, bullied, or abused. We may lose someone.

But you are the hero of your movie. And like every other great hero, you will have to overcome some disappointment and some obstacles. Don’t let them defeat you.

Your life story movie won’t be epic without that journey.

Tune in to hear 5 ways to deal with disappointment.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6rbGVl8U5P9mkdqGs8ceRP

https://youtu.be/xHIMn6FmNFk?si=oyWhOF-lo0yasWQh

Disappointment is a part of life, but it is not your entire life. Deal with it, move on, and take the next step towards success, joy, and fulfillment.

Please listen, follow, and subscribe.

And please keep creating your epic life story movie!

04/03/2024

Live your life without regret!

Be true to yourself.

Face your fears.

Express your feelings.

Be adventurous.

Be kind to others.

Follow your dreams.

You have one precious life. Make the most of it and don't end it with regret.

29/02/2024

This week’s episode of The Story Shepherd podcast is about living life without regret.

What are you doing with your one precious life?

Are you pursuing your passion and following your dreams?

Are you expressing your feelings, telling family and friends that you love them, and spending time with them?

Are you spreading love and kindness?

Are you leaving a legacy?

We are not guaranteed tomorrow. Therefore, we must treat every day as a gift, celebrating each one, so that we don’t end up living, or dying, with regret.

Tune in to hear 11 things you can do to start living your life without regret.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/09GH5DFweJI0iyEjQOPfIU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=si1c80YWJrE

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Live a life without regret and create your epic life story movie!

23/02/2024

Fear can emerge in many forms – fear of the unknown, fear of change, fear of loss, fear of rejection, fear of failure, and even fear of success.

However it manifests for you, it can be detrimental to your career, your relationships, your dreams, your health, and your life.

Fear can hold you back, and that can destroy your chances of achieving your goals and dreams.

In my podcast episode this week, I give seven ways to help you fight your fear. One of those ways is to choose faith over fear.

Don't let fear destroy your dreams - Choose Faith Over Fear.

21/02/2024

Today’s episode of The Story Shepherd podcast is about fighting our fears.

Fear can emerge in many forms, and it can be detrimental to your career, your relationships, your dreams, your health, and your life.

But you are powerful, stronger than you know, and you can overcome your fears.

Tune in to hear 7 things you can do to combat them, including the power to choose faith over fear.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7p3JnU4npZaSdvwlvspCyq?si=UiopO7noQIq_mlNkNcT5hw

Please listen, follow, and subscribe.

Fight those fears and create your epic life story movie!

16/02/2024

Writing poetry forces your brain to put words and sentences together in a different way, to find ways to rhyme, and to create a certain flow.

This can help writers when they’re stuck while writing a short story, novel, or even a non-fiction book. But it also helps in business or any other time you’re working on goals.

Poetry sparks new ideas which opens your mind to other innovative ways to accomplish those goals.

Here's a poem writing prompt: Write a poem about travel using the words plane, sun, and water.

Try writing a poem to see if it helps spark your creativity.

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14/02/2024

Today’s episode of The Story Shepherd podcast is about the power of poetry.

For a writer, poetry is one of the many genres you can write in to share your ideas and stories. It’s fun learning and practicing the different styles of poetry, including ballads, odes, haiku, limericks, sonnets, and free verse.

But there’s much more to poetry than that, and I believe a poetry practice is beneficial to everyone, even non-writers.

Tune in to hear five ways poetry can be a powerful tool in your life and help you with creating a beautiful life story movie.

Here is the link to the episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2xCryzazdPrfmwNWXCeOAd

Please listen, follow, and subscribe.

Here is a prompt to write a poem of your own: Write a poem about love and include the words love, passion, and forever in it.

And here is the link to my poetry book, Expressions: https://www.amazon.com/Expressions-Inspirational-Journey-through-Journaling/dp/1954592051

14/02/2024

As in life, the journey to your dream will be full of winding roads, hills, and valleys. You’ll find both smooth roads and rocky paths. And you will stumble and sometimes fall.

A setback, or even what you perceive as a failure, doesn’t mean you should give up on your dream. It’s a bump in the road. Navigate the bump, possibly take a new road, and keep going.

Enjoy the ride!

08/02/2024

Today's episode of The Story Shepherd podcast is about following your dreams.

Have you ever had a back itch that can’t be reached? The itch gets so bad that it starts to drive you crazy, and you have to find a way to scratch it.

That itch is like an idea or a dream. It starts small, bugging you just a little. If you don’t scratch it, though, it gets stronger, and you know you must do something.

It is imperative that you scratch that itch; vital that you follow that dream.

Tune in to hear 5 ways to scratch that itch and follow that dream.

Please listen, follow, and subscribe and create your own epic life story movie!

https://open.spotify.com/show/33LQqnsehOQyJnAZppofwv

01/02/2024

Gratitude is vital to living a beautiful life.

When you send goodness out into the world, the world sends more goodness back to you.

Add it to your routine, practicing gratitude every day.

It will improve your mental wellness, and it will become a lifeline when times are tough.

31/01/2024

Today's episode of The Story Shepherd podcast is all about gratitude.

Gratitude is vital to creating an epic life story movie. It’s the foundation for building that life.

Studies have shown that gratitude improves your mental wellness. It boosts your serotonin levels, making you happier. It reduces stress and anxiety, improves your sleep, elevates your mindset, boosts immune function, and rejuvenates relationships.

I discuss the importance of gratitude in my own life, the health benefits of practicing gratitude, and I give you five ways to practice gratitude to help improve your life story movie.

You can change your life in so many ways by having an attitude of gratitude and remembering to wake each morning and retire each
night with a grateful heart. Gratitude is a gift. Use it to find the upside and start building your beautiful life story movie.

I also gave the link to my gratitude journal, the "Beautiful Life Gratitude Journal: 12 Weeks to Living an Abundant and Beautiful Life". If you would like to use it to guide you on your journey, here is the link: https://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-Life-Gratitude-Journal-Abundant/dp/1954592019

Here is the link to the show episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/33LQqnsehOQyJnAZppofwv

You can also listen on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and YouTube. Here is the YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82PEhOmSN6g

Please listen, follow, and subscribe and create your own epic life story movie!

25/01/2024

Self Love is mandatory to living a fulfilled life.

Self Love is not selfish.

Self Love fills your cup so you can then fill another's cup.

Self Love has an energy that attracts others.

Give yourself the same love you give to others.

You are worthy of that love.

24/01/2024

It's another amazing day on The Story Shepherd podcast!

Today's guest on The Story Shepherd podcast is Raul Marin, known as Wise Wolf. He is an award-winning motivational speaker, poet, author, and podcast host. He also has 19 years of experience in adult education and as a private event DJ.

Join us as we discuss mindset, positivity, gratitude, and learning to love yourself first if you want to receive love and achieve your goals and dreams.

Go to Raul's site, ⁠https://raulthepoet.com, ⁠to learn more about him or to purchase his amazing poetry book. Follow him on social media here: https://dot.cards/raulmarin.

Raul is a wise and uplifting man!

We hope that his story, and our conversation, will motivate and inspire you to love yourself, follow your dreams, and create your own epic life story movie.

Here is the link to the episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3hos84rSfPGKkfCOcyhEFi

17/01/2024

My latest episode, Comparison Crushes Confidence, is now available!

I discuss why some people don't follow their dreams, including what I believe is the saddest reason - comparison syndrome. I share 5 ways to crush comparison syndrome before it crushes you.

Please tune in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or YouTube to learn more and be inspired to follow your dreams!

Please listen, follow, and subscribe, and please leave a review if you like what you hear.

And please keep joining me as we transform lives, one story at a time!

Here is the link to the episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6FbYAvo7BqY7MwYEWOERNL?si=dc702227a02b4c7d

11/01/2024

On The Story Shepherd podcast this week, I discussed 10 books that motivate and inspire us to achieve more in life.

One similar theme throughout most of these books is that your mindset matters. It's hard to improve your life when you dwell on past circumstances, play the victim, complain, make excuses, or believe that the universe is out to get you and you will never be more or have more.

Whether you believe in God, as I do, or the universe, or a higher power, it's full of a powerful energy that is there to work for, not against you, if you raise your frequency.

You do that through faith, first. By believing that God and the universe will give you what you desire. You believe that you can do great things. Then you focus your mind on goodness and gratitude. Be grateful for what you already have, then be grateful for what is to come.

You must understand and believe that there is unlimited abundance in the universe, more than enough for all of us to live wonderful lives.

Raise your frequency and vibration, and the universe will match it.

10/01/2024

My latest episode, Books with Motivational Magic, is now available!

I discuss 10 best-selling personal development books that motivated and inspired me to have courage and strength to improve my life story movie.

Please tune in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or YouTube to hear about these amazing books and use them to help you change your story and have the best year ever!

Please listen, follow, and subscribe, and please leave a review if you like what you hear.

And please keep joining me as we transform lives, one story at a time!

Here is the link to the episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6lEhXITbhPUwqcIiJ7j1Px?si=gP31pN_uR2GYgi1lCLBx_g

04/01/2024

Episode 1 of The Story Shepherd podcast - New Year New Story - is live!

Please tune in and please subscribe and follow!
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anncknickell

04/01/2024

BIG Announcement! I have started The Story Shepherd podcast!

The trailer officially released today on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music. And the first episode will be released on Wednesday, with a new episode each week!

Welcome to The Story Shepherd podcast, where we discuss all things story - writing, reading, watching, and sharing life stories.

Do you want to make your life story better? Do you want to transform your story from "I didn't sign up for this!" to "I love my life!"?

Do you want to write a book? Do you want to learn about self-publishing a book? Do you want recommendations for books and movies that make an impact?

Join me each week as we discuss stories - the Upside, downside, and the art of storytelling - and as we use that insight to transform lives, one story at a time.

Please listen and subscribe!

And please let me know if there's something you'd like me to discuss on an episode, and let me know if you have a story to share and would like to be my guest.

Here is the link to the show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/33LQqnsehOQyJnAZppofwv

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