The Microshift Project Podcast

Nicholas Volinchak
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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 lastsManaging doubt & impostor syndromeLeadership that stays humanBoundaries & sustainable ambitionRecovery, reinvention & resilienceStaying 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 steadinessPeople in transition or rebuilding seasons who refuse to quitGrowth-minded individuals committed to real progress What makes this different: We normalize the hard parts behind the highlight reelPeer-to-peer conversations, not top-down lecturesConcrete, actionable steps grounded in lived experienceGrowth 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.comSpeaking, media, partnerships: Contact nick@themicroshift.com Disclaimer: This podcast shares personal experiences and practical frameworks. It is not clinical, legal, or medical advice.

  1. OCT 29

    Resilience & Mastery: Mark Dolan on Turning Trauma Into Transformation

    Welcome back to The Microshift Project Podcast — where we talk about the moments that change everything. Around here, it’s not about hype or overnight success. It’s about perseverance — and the microshifts that move us from stuck to unstoppable. Today’s guest, Mark Dolan, is the founder of Time Tested Mastery: Life Lessons Sell — a coach, communicator, and teacher whose work blends decades of experience in leadership, real estate, and personal development. His message is simple but powerful: mastery isn’t found in shortcuts — it’s built through daily, deliberate practice. In this conversation, Mark opens up about the pain and perseverance that shaped his path — from overcoming childhood trauma and addiction to building a life centered on discipline, purpose, and teaching others to do the same. 🎧 In this episode, we cover: The defining challenge: how trauma and addiction became the forge for Mark’s lifelong pursuit of mastery.Perseverance in action: what it means to get back up — again and again — when life keeps knocking you down.Microshifts that matter: how a “90 Minutes to Mastery” routine rewired Mark’s mindset, focus, and discipline.Lessons in leadership: why real growth begins with leading yourself before leading others.The myth of easy success: what people get wrong about real estate, entrepreneurship, and life — and why doing the deep work is the only real shortcut.Living with purpose: how consistency, routine, and self-discipline continue to shape Mark’s success today.This episode is a reminder that success isn’t built in breakthroughs — it’s built in the boring moments that stack up over time. 📍 Connect with Mark Dolan: Website → TimeTestedMastery.com Podcast → Time Tested Mastery: Life Lessons Sell 🎙 Listen & Subscribe: If this conversation resonates with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. Remember — transformation doesn’t come from massive overhauls. It comes from microshifts — those small, human moments that change everything. #TheMicroshiftProject #MarkDolan #TimeTestedMastery #Microshift #Resilience #Perseverance #Mindset #Leadership #PersonalGrowth #Discipline #Consistency #OvercomingAdversity #Transformation #SelfDevelopment

    45 min

  2. OCT 15

    Perseverance and Purpose - How Crystal Volinchak Built CNV Creative From Adversity

    Welcome back to The Microshift Project Podcast — where we get real about the moments that change everything. This isn’t about hype or quick fixes. It’s about perseverance, transformation, and the small shifts that move us from stuck to unstoppable. Today’s episode is personal. I’m sitting down with my wife, Crystal Volinchak — co-founder of CNV Creative, an award-winning marketing strategist, and one of the most resilient people I know. Together, we built a business from scratch after life threw us every curve it could — and through it all, Crystal has been the heartbeat of perseverance behind the scenes. Her story goes far beyond marketing or entrepreneurship. It’s about survival, leadership, and redefining strength. From overcoming trauma to building a company while raising a family, Crystal’s journey shows that growth doesn’t always come from the big wins — it comes from the quiet decisions to keep going, one microshift at a time. 🎧 In this episode, we talk about: The woman behind the CMO title — who Crystal is beyond her work.The defining moments that shaped her resilience, including surviving sexual assault and turning silence into purpose.The pivotal setback that led to CNV Creative’s founding — when her hybrid work agreement was revoked days before returning from maternity leave.The leadership microshift that changed everything — firing a client who disrespected her team, even when the business couldn’t afford to lose revenue.Her philosophy on leadership — rooted in empathy, integrity, and accountability.Why marketing isn’t about noise — it’s about clarity and connection.Motherhood, entrepreneurship, and grace under pressure — how she stays grounded when life gets heavy.The final takeaway: You can rebuild your life — and your business — one shift at a time.Crystal’s story reminds us that perseverance doesn’t always roar. Sometimes, it whispers — keep going. 📍 Connect with Crystal: Website → cnvcmo.com Instagram → @cmocrystal 🎙 Listen & Subscribe: If this conversation resonates with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. The biggest transformations rarely come from giant leaps — they come from microshifts. Small, honest moments that change your trajectory.  #TheMicroshiftProject #Microshift #Perseverance #Resilience #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #CNVCreative #CrystalVolinchak #WomenInBusiness #Founders #OvercomingAdversity #TraumaToTriumph #EmpathyInLeadership #OneShiftAway

    58 min

  3. OCT 8

    The Microshift Project Podcast - Episode 12 - Irina Shehovsov

    Welcome back to The Microshift Project Podcast — where we shine a light on the small, powerful shifts that change the course of our lives. Around here, it’s not about quick fixes. It’s about perseverance, resilience, and the everyday microshifts that build lasting transformation. In this episode, I sit down with Irina Shehovsov — founder of Reclaim Your Life, transformational coach, and #1 International Best-Selling Author of The Gift Inside. She’s also the host of Single Parent Success Stories and Reclaim Your Life with Irina, and runs the Happiness Academy YouTube channel. Her mission: to empower women to heal, believe in themselves, and create joyful, purpose-driven lives. Together, we explore: Owning your story: the moment Irina realized “No one is coming to rescue me” — and chose to take responsibility for her future.Perseverance in practice: rebuilding life after heartbreak and the courage to not give up.Microshifts that matter: from morning routines and gratitude to forgiveness, language learning, and singing — the small habits that rewired her life.Breaking misconceptions: why you’re not broken after a toxic relationship — just buried — and how to uncover your worth.Finding strength at rock bottom: Irina’s rarely shared story of unworthiness and how she built a new foundation.Staying grounded: the practices — nature, meditation, gratitude, and music — that anchor her in hard seasons.Guiding principles: the wisdom of The Slight Edge, the power of generating happiness like an electric plant, and the mantra “If It’s To Be, It’s Up To Me.”The ultimate takeaway: your past doesn’t define your future — you have the power to reclaim happiness and create a life you love.This conversation is about more than recovery or resilience. It’s about claiming your agency, rewriting your story, and choosing to thrive. 📌 Connect with Irina Shehovsov: Website → irinashehovsov.com Instagram → @re.claimyourlife Podcasts → Single Parent Success Stories & Reclaim Your Life with Irina Book → The Gift Inside 🎙 Listen & Subscribe: If this conversation spoke to you, hit subscribe and share it with someone who needs it. Remember: your past doesn’t get the final say. The microshifts you make today can change your tomorrow. #TheMicroshiftProject #Microshift #Resilience #Perseverance #ReclaimYourLife #IrinaShehovsov #HealingJourney #PersonalGrowth #Transformation #LifeAfterToxicRelationships #MindsetShift #OvercomingAdversity #SelfCare #OneShiftAway

    44 min

  4. OCT 1

    The Microshift Project Podcast - Episode 11 - Jan Raeder, The Self Care Sensei

    Welcome back to The Microshift Project Podcast — where we explore the moments that change everything. Around here, it’s not about hype or quick fixes. It’s about perseverance, hard-earned wisdom, and the small shifts — the microshifts — that add up to transformation. In this episode, I sit down with Jan Raeder, better known as The SelfCare Sensei. Jan is a wellbeing educator, speaker, and gold medal–winning karateka with a master’s degree in wellbeing education. She blends karate wisdom with positive psychology to help people stress less, grow more, and live with purpose. She’s also the author of Strive for M.O.R.E., where she guides readers to embrace Meaning, Optimism and Emotions, Relationships, and Engagement. Together, we cover: The making of The SelfCare Sensei: how Jan built a life as a speaker, author, and educator.Redefining strength: what autoimmune diagnoses, injuries, and aging taught her about self-care and resilience.Karate & perseverance: lessons from training for the National AAU Karate tournaments that apply far beyond the dojo.Microshifts in action: gratitude practices, meditation, and daily training — why the smallest shifts can carry the most power.Breaking misconceptions: why martial arts isn’t about fighting — and what it really gives you.The weight of mental illness: how seeing loved ones struggle shaped her compassion and purpose.Staying grounded: perspective that someone always has it worse, and that everything will eventually work out.Guiding principles: living as if everything is a miracle, and teaching others to see life that way.Final takeaway: resilience isn’t about bouncing back — it’s about rebuilding forward, one small step at a time.This conversation is about more than karate or self-care. It’s about what happens when perseverance meets perspective, and how choosing to rebuild forward can change everything. 📌 Connect with Jan Raeder:  Website → selfcaresensei.com Instagram → @selfcaresenseijraeder LinkedIn → Jan Raeder 🎙 Listen & Subscribe: If this conversation spoke to you, hit subscribe and share it with someone who needs to hear it. Every microshift matters — sometimes the smallest spark is what lights the way forward.  #TheMicroshiftProject #Microshift #Resilience #Perseverance #SelfCareSensei #Wellbeing #MentalHealthAwareness #PositivePsychology #KarateWisdom #PersonalGrowth #MindsetShift #LifeLessons #Transformation #InspirationPodcast

    52 min

  5. SEP 24

    The Microshift Project Podcast - Episode 10 - Breaking the Cycle

    Some cycles run deep — loss, abuse, addiction, trauma. They pass from one generation to the next unless someone decides to break them. In this episode, I share my most personal story yet. I grew up losing my mom young, living with abuse, and carrying anger I didn’t know how to process. Addiction consumed me, leading to homelessness, jail, and estrangement from everyone I loved. That was the cycle repeating — pain leading to destruction, destruction leading back to pain. The turning point came at the Rescue Mission and through mentors who believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself. For the first time, I realized I didn’t just want to survive. I wanted the cycle to stop with me. Becoming a father made that decision real. Every day, I feel the weight of raising a son while carrying scars from my own past. It’s a fight — not to hide who I was, but to make sure he never has to live it. This conversation isn’t just about addiction or parenting. It’s about refusing to hand down pain — whether that’s anger, neglect, or self-doubt. Breaking the cycle means drawing a line and saying, “It ends here.” Because your past doesn’t disappear, but it doesn’t get to decide your future — or your children’s. And remember: keep f*****g going. #BreakingTheCycle #Perseverance #KeepGoing #Resilience #OvercomingAdversity #Fatherhood #Transformation #AuthenticLeadership #Microshifts #Inspiration #TraumaRecovery #GenerationalChange

    33 min

  6. SEP 17

    The Microshift Project Podcast - Episode 9 - From Rock Bottom to Revenue

    What does addiction recovery have in common with building a business? More than you might think. In this episode, I trace the parallels between my journey through recovery and my path as an entrepreneur. Both start at rock bottom. Both demand relentless perseverance. And both are built through the same principles: structure, accountability, community, resilience, and the discipline to keep showing up when it would be easier to quit. For me, recovery was about more than getting clean — it was about learning how to live. Entrepreneurship was about more than making money — it was about learning how to lead. And the truth is, the lessons I lived in recovery are the exact same ones that help leaders scale businesses today. This show is about the comeback story. About taking what broke you, rebuilding step by step, and turning it into momentum. If you’ve ever faced a rock bottom — in life or in business — this conversation will challenge you to see it not as an ending, but as a foundation. Because perseverance doesn’t just rebuild a life. It builds revenue, leadership, and legacy.  #Perseverance #RockBottomToRevenue #RecoveryJourney #EntrepreneurMindset #Leadership #Resilience #OvercomingAdversity #KeepGoing #Transformation #AuthenticLeadership #Microshifts #Inspiration

    35 min

  7. SEP 10

    The Microshift Project Podcast - Episode 8 - The Addict's Advantage

    What once nearly destroyed you can become the very thing that sets you apart. In this episode, I talk about what I call The Addict’s Advantage. Addiction sharpened traits in me — resourcefulness, creativity under pressure, risk-taking, and an ability to hustle relentlessly. Left unchecked, those traits were destructive. But when redirected, they became the same strengths that fuel my work as an entrepreneur and leader today. This conversation isn’t about glorifying addiction — it’s about flipping the script. The very skills that once dragged you down can, with discipline and direction, become the foundation of your success. The edge you thought would kill you might be the edge that helps you win. If you’ve ever wondered whether your darkest seasons left you broken or better equipped, this episode is for you. Because the truth is, perseverance means not just surviving what almost ended you — but learning how to use it to build something stronger.  #Perseverance #AddictsAdvantage #KeepGoing #Resilience #Transformation #Authenticity #EntrepreneurMindset #OvercomingAdversity #HustleWithPurpose #LeadershipJourney #Microshifts #Inspiration

    22 min

  8. SEP 2

    The Microshift Project Podcast - Episode 7 - Stop Trying To Force It

    For years, I tried to force everything — outcomes, opportunities, even people. I thought if I pushed hard enough, I could control the timing of my life. But what I’ve learned is that real change doesn’t come from forcing it. It comes from the small, steady shifts that compound over time — what I call microshifts. In this episode, I talk about what happens when you stop trying to bend life to your will and start trusting the process. For me, forcing only led to frustration, setbacks, and wasted energy. But when I leaned into microshifts — the daily, deliberate choices that move you forward — things began to fall into place naturally. This conversation is about perseverance without pressure. It’s about doing the work, then letting go of the need to control every detail. Because when you stop forcing and start trusting, momentum builds in ways you never could have planned. If you’ve been grinding, pushing, or stressing because things aren’t happening fast enough — this episode is for you.  #Perseverance #Microshifts #KeepGoing #Resilience #MindsetShift #PersonalGrowth #Authenticity #Transformation #LeadershipJourney #TrustTheProcess #Inspiration #OvercomingAdversity

    21 min
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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 lastsManaging doubt & impostor syndromeLeadership that stays humanBoundaries & sustainable ambitionRecovery, reinvention & resilienceStaying 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 steadinessPeople in transition or rebuilding seasons who refuse to quitGrowth-minded individuals committed to real progress What makes this different: We normalize the hard parts behind the highlight reelPeer-to-peer conversations, not top-down lecturesConcrete, actionable steps grounded in lived experienceGrowth 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.comSpeaking, media, partnerships: Contact nick@themicroshift.com Disclaimer: This podcast shares personal experiences and practical frameworks. It is not clinical, legal, or medical advice.

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