Own Your Choices Own Your Life

Marsha Vanwynsberghe

Welcome to the podcast, "Own Your Choices Own Your Life". Your host, Marsha Vanwynsberghe is a Speaker, Life Coach, and Author of the Bestselling Book, "When She Stopped Asking Why". On this podcast, we will share the tips, tools and strategies used by our guests to breakthrough and overcome the challenges in their lives. Marsha is on a mission to educate, empower and inspire you to recognize that when you truly own your choices, you own your life.

  1. 2d ago

    1019 | Unlocking Subconscious Patterns: The Key to Change

    In this episode, Marsha dives into the profound impact that subconscious patterns have on our personal growth, business decisions, and client behaviours. She explores why so many people remain stuck in repetitive cycles—not because they lack strategy, intelligence, or information, but because the subconscious mind is designed to prioritize what feels familiar, predictable, and safe. Through real-life insights and years of experience in subconscious reprogramming and NLP, Marsha unpacks how deeply rooted beliefs and identity patterns can quietly sabotage visibility, growth, success, and transformation. She emphasizes that lasting change does not come from consuming more information alone, but from rewiring the internal programming that determines what we believe is possible for us. This episode invites listeners to reflect on the identities they are reinforcing daily and whether those patterns are truly aligned with the life, business, and impact they desire to create. It is a powerful conversation about awareness, personal responsibility, and the subconscious mechanisms shaping every choice we make. Marsha Vanwynsberghe — NLP Storytelling Trainer, OUTSPOKEN NLP Coaching Certification, Author, Speaker, and Podcaster OUTSPOKEN August Cohort: https://www.marshavanw.com/nlp UNBOTHERED Mastermind: https://www.marshavanw.com/offers/w8WVE3Pa Write Your Damn Book Program: https://www.marshavanw.com/writenow OUTSPOKEN Publishing: https://www.outspokenpublishing.com Tickets for Heart-Wired CEO Live https://www.heart-wiredceo.com/live Unbothered Mind Private Podcast https://www.marshavanw.com/unbotheredmindpodcast Unbothered Entrepreneur Masterclass (for the Podcast Listeners): https://www.marshavanw.com/unbothered-entrepreneur-masterclass-podcast Download “You Are Supported” Hypnosis and Subliminal Bundle HERE Join the next cohort of OUTSPOKEN NLP Coaching Certification (kick-off in January 2026, in person or virtual) HERE The Stories We Tell Ourselves Digital Program August Promo Save $333 HERE. Tap the “Follow” button never to miss a show, and if you love the show, please feel free to tag me on social media, share it with a friend, or leave me a rating and review. This really helps the show grow! Website: www.marshavanw.com Connect on IG, click HERE Subscribe on YouTube, click HERE

    17 min
  2. 1018 | Climbing Strong Through The Hard Times with Melissa Strong

    3d ago

    1018 | Climbing Strong Through The Hard Times with Melissa Strong

    In this episode, Marsha speaks with Melissa Strong, a rock climber and restaurateur based in Estes Park, Colorado, and El Paso, Texas. She and her husband own Wagon Wheel Co-op, a guiding concession in Hueco Tanks State Park. She is the founder and owner of two acclaimed restaurants in Estes Park, Bird & Jim and The Bird’s Nest. A sponsored climber, Melissa has travelled the world pursuing her passion while inspiring others through speaking engagements, writing, and advocacy for outdoor access. Chapters: 06:46 - Melissa's Journey to Climbing Success11:10 - The Personal Puzzle of Climbing14:34 - The Moment of Danger19:25 - The Moment of Impact27:38 - The Journey of Healing and Transformation36:30 - The Journey of Recovery and Writing41:25 - Navigating Challenges: From Restaurant Struggles to Personal Hardships44:25 - The Concept of the Closet of Boxes54:55 - The Journey of Gratitude Connect with Melissa: PR Contact Email: stephanie@wildridgepr.com Website: https://www.melissaistrong.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissaistrong Email: melissaistrong@gmail.com Melissa’s Book – Climbing Through: https://www.melissaistrong.com/ Marsha Vanwynsberghe — NLP Storytelling Trainer, OUTSPOKEN NLP Coaching Certification, Author, Speaker, and Podcaster Join us for Heart-Wired CEO Live 2026: https://www.heart-wiredceo.com/live OUTSPOKEN Publishing: https://www.outspokenpublishing.com UNBOTHERED Mastermind: https://www.marshavanw.com/unbothered-entrepreneur Unbothered Mind Podcast https://www.marshavanw.com/unbotheredmindpodcast Download FREE “You Are Supported” Hypnosis and Subliminal Bundle HERE Join the next cohort of OUTSPOKEN NLP Coaching Certification (kick-off in March 2025) HERE Learn more about changing the Stories We Tell Ourselves Digital Program HERE. Use Code PODCAST to receive 20% off. Code FASTACTION20 Tap the “Follow” button never to miss a show, and if you love the show, please feel free to tag me on social media, share it with a friend, or leave me a rating and review. This helps the show grow! Website: www.marshavanw.com Connect on IG. Click HERE Subscribe on YouTube. Click HERE

    56 min
  3. 6d ago

    1017 | Success vs Fulfillment: The Conversation We Need to Have

    In this episode, Marsha explores the powerful distinction between success and fulfillment, and why external achievement alone is never enough to create true inner peace. She reflects on how many high-achieving people chase milestones, recognition, income, titles, and outward proof of success, only to find themselves still feeling restless, disconnected, or unfulfilled. Through the lens of NLP, subconscious reprogramming, and Heart-Wired leadership, Marsha invites listeners to look deeper at what success actually means when it is not anchored in values, purpose, and internal alignment. She shares that success without fulfillment can feel empty, while fulfillment creates the foundation for sustainable, meaningful expansion. This episode is a powerful reminder that the goal is not just to achieve more, but to become deeply aligned with who you are, what you value, and the impact you are here to create. True success begins within. Chapters: 00:52 - Understanding Success and Fulfillment10:00 - The Pursuit of Fulfillment vs. Success12:51 - The Journey towards Fulfillment Marsha Vanwynsberghe — NLP Storytelling Trainer, OUTSPOKEN NLP Coaching Certification, Author, Speaker, and Podcaster OUTSPOKEN August Cohort: https://www.marshavanw.com/nlp UNBOTHERED Mastermind: https://www.marshavanw.com/offers/w8WVE3Pa Write Your Damn Book Program: https://www.marshavanw.com/writenow OUTSPOKEN Publishing: https://www.outspokenpublishing.com Tickets for Heart-Wired CEO Live https://www.heart-wiredceo.com/live Unbothered Mind Private Podcast https://www.marshavanw.com/unbotheredmindpodcast Unbothered Entrepreneur Masterclass (for the Podcast Listeners): https://www.marshavanw.com/unbothered-entrepreneur-masterclass-podcast Download “You Are Supported” Hypnosis and Subliminal Bundle HERE Join the next cohort of OUTSPOKEN NLP Coaching Certification (kick-off in January 2026, in person or virtual) HERE The Stories We Tell Ourselves Digital Program August Promo Save $333 HERE. Tap the “Follow” button never to miss a show, and if you love the show, please feel free to tag me on social media, share it with a friend, or leave me a rating and review. This really helps the show grow! Website: www.marshavanw.com Connect on IG, click HERE Subscribe on YouTube, click HERE

    23 min
  4. Jun 5

    1016 | The Certainty You’re Chasing Has to Come From You First

    This episode explores the kind of certainty that can only be found inside of you. I’m unpacking the way we often wait for guarantees, validation, or perfect timing before we make the move, say yes, invest, lead, create, or decide. The truth is, the certainty we’re craving rarely comes from the circumstances changing first; it comes from trusting ourselves before the evidence arrives. Through personal reflections and client conversations, I share how some of the biggest quantum leaps in my life came from decisions made in uncertainty, not comfort. This episode is an invitation to stop outsourcing your confidence to the conditions around you and start building the identity, self-belief, and internal certainty that can hold you through the unknown. Because when you become certain in yourself, you no longer need life to feel predictable before you choose your next level. Chapters: 02:40 - Finding Internal Certainty for Growth06:27 - The Importance of Internal Certainty09:47 - Finding Certainty Within13:12 - Building Internal Certainty for Business Growth15:20 - Building Certainty and Self-Trust Marsha Vanwynsberghe — NLP Storytelling Trainer, OUTSPOKEN NLP Coaching Certification, Author, Speaker, and Podcaster OUTSPOKEN August Cohort: https://www.marshavanw.com/nlp UNBOTHERED Mastermind: https://www.marshavanw.com/offers/w8WVE3Pa Write Your Damn Book Program: https://www.marshavanw.com/writenow OUTSPOKEN Publishing: https://www.outspokenpublishing.com Tickets for Heart-Wired CEO Live https://www.heart-wiredceo.com/live Unbothered Mind Private Podcast https://www.marshavanw.com/unbotheredmindpodcast Unbothered Entrepreneur Masterclass (for the Podcast Listeners): https://www.marshavanw.com/unbothered-entrepreneur-masterclass-podcast Download “You Are Supported” Hypnosis and Subliminal Bundle HERE Join the next cohort of OUTSPOKEN NLP Coaching Certification (kick-off in January 2026, in person or virtual) HERE The Stories We Tell Ourselves Digital Program August Promo Save $333 HERE. Tap the “Follow” button never to miss a show, and if you love the show, please feel free to tag me on social media, share it with a friend, or leave me a rating and review. This really helps the show grow! Website: www.marshavanw.com Connect on IG, click HERE Subscribe on YouTube, click HERE

    17 min
  5. 1015 | Nothing Is Worth My Inner Peace with Vanessa Ortali

    Jun 4

    1015 | Nothing Is Worth My Inner Peace with Vanessa Ortali

    In this episode, Marsha speaks with Vanessa Ortali, a speaker and mentor who challenges the way ambitious women define success. She has built a global community of over 140,000 women and created sold-out events and programs attended by women worldwide. She has been featured on television, speaks on major stages, and works with high-level entrepreneurs, public figures, celebrities and influential women. Vanessa is known for her ability to see, instantly, the gap between how women are living and who they know they’re meant to be. Her work cuts through the noise and reminds women of who they are, igniting clarity, self-trust, and confidence that change how they live, lead, and make decisions. Chapters: 06:11 - Transitioning from Fear to Clarity13:13 - Embracing Authenticity in Business and Life19:01 - Building a Community Through Events22:51 - The Challenges of Community Management28:30 - Navigating Financial Struggles and Legal Battles37:11 - Navigating Fear and Capacity39:52 - The Importance of Self-Trust45:52 - Embracing Uncertainty and Self-Trust Connect with Vanessa: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamvanessao/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamvanessao Website: VanessaOrtali.com Email: v.l.ortali@gmail.com Marsha Vanwynsberghe — NLP Storytelling Trainer, OUTSPOKEN NLP Coaching Certification, Author, Speaker, and Podcaster OUTSPOKEN August Cohort: https://www.marshavanw.com/nlp OUTSPOKEN Publishing: https://www.outspokenpublishing.com UNBOTHERED Mastermind: https://www.marshavanw.com/offers/w8WVE3Pa Write Your Damn Book Program: https://www.marshavanw.com/writenow Tickets for Heart-Wired CEO Live https://www.heart-wiredceo.com/live Unbothered Mind Podcast https://www.marshavanw.com/unbotheredmindpodcast Download FREE “You Are Supported” Hypnosis and Subliminal Bundle HERE Join the next cohort of OUTSPOKEN NLP Coaching Certification (kick-off in March 2025) HERE Learn more about changing the Stories We Tell Ourselves Digital Program HERE. Use Code PODCAST to receive 20% off. Code FASTACTION20 Tap the “Follow” button never to miss a show, and if you love the show, please feel free to tag me on social media, share it with a friend, or leave me a rating and review. This helps the show grow! Website: www.marshavanw.com Connect on IG. Click HERE Subscribe on YouTube. Click HERE

    50 min
  6. Jun 1

    1014 | Be The Thermostat, Not the Thermometer

    This episode explores the difference between being a thermometer and being a thermostat in your life and business. A thermometer reacts to everything happening around it. A thermostat sets the tone and holds the energy. The episode explains how many people live in constant reaction mode—letting outside circumstances, social media, stress, or finances determine how they feel and respond. Over time, this can drain energy and affect leadership, decision-making, and confidence. It encourages listeners to become more intentional with their energy, emotions, and responses instead of being controlled by external situations. The message is simple: when you learn to regulate yourself instead of reacting to everything around you, you create more stability, clarity, and power in your life. Marsha Vanwynsberghe — NLP Storytelling Trainer, OUTSPOKEN NLP Coaching Certification, Author, Speaker, and Podcaster OUTSPOKEN August Cohort: https://www.marshavanw.com/nlp UNBOTHERED Mastermind: https://www.marshavanw.com/offers/w8WVE3Pa Write Your Damn Book Program: https://www.marshavanw.com/writenow OUTSPOKEN Publishing: https://www.outspokenpublishing.com Tickets for Heart-Wired CEO Live https://www.heart-wiredceo.com/live Unbothered Mind Private Podcast https://www.marshavanw.com/unbotheredmindpodcast Unbothered Entrepreneur Masterclass (for the Podcast Listeners): https://www.marshavanw.com/unbothered-entrepreneur-masterclass-podcast Download “You Are Supported” Hypnosis and Subliminal Bundle HERE Join the next cohort of OUTSPOKEN NLP Coaching Certification (kick-off in January 2026, in person or virtual) HERE The Stories We Tell Ourselves Digital Program August Promo Save $333 HERE. Tap the “Follow” button never to miss a show, and if you love the show, please feel free to tag me on social media, share it with a friend, or leave me a rating and review. This really helps the show grow! Website: www.marshavanw.com Connect on IG, click HERE Subscribe on YouTube, click HERE

    12 min
  7. May 29

    1013 | The Energy Cost of Your Thought Loops

    This episode explores the impact that negative and positive thought loops have on your energy, mindset, and daily life. It explains how repeated negative thoughts can keep you stuck in stress, exhaustion, and overwhelm, while positive thought patterns can create more resilience, creativity, and possibility. The episode also highlights how the subconscious mind responds to the thoughts you repeat most often, whether they support you or not. It encourages becoming more aware of your inner dialogue and the energy you are feeding every day. The message is simple: when you begin to shift your thoughts, you also begin to shift your emotions, your reactions, and the results you create in your life. Marsha Vanwynsberghe — NLP Storytelling Trainer, OUTSPOKEN NLP Coaching Certification, Author, Speaker, and Podcaster OUTSPOKEN August Cohort: https://www.marshavanw.com/nlp UNBOTHERED Mastermind: https://www.marshavanw.com/offers/w8WVE3Pa Write Your Damn Book Program: https://www.marshavanw.com/writenow OUTSPOKEN Publishing: https://www.outspokenpublishing.com Tickets for Heart-Wired CEO Live https://www.heart-wiredceo.com/live Unbothered Mind Private Podcast https://www.marshavanw.com/unbotheredmindpodcast Unbothered Entrepreneur Masterclass (for the Podcast Listeners): https://www.marshavanw.com/unbothered-entrepreneur-masterclass-podcast Download “You Are Supported” Hypnosis and Subliminal Bundle HERE Join the next cohort of OUTSPOKEN NLP Coaching Certification (kick-off in January 2026, in person or virtual) HERE The Stories We Tell Ourselves Digital Program August Promo Save $333 HERE. Tap the “Follow” button never to miss a show, and if you love the show, please feel free to tag me on social media, share it with a friend, or leave me a rating and review. This really helps the show grow! Website: www.marshavanw.com Connect on IG, click HERE Subscribe on YouTube, click HERE

    17 min
  8. May 28

    1012 | I AM is the Way to Consciousness with Anton Grosz

    In this episode, Marsha is speaking with Anton Grosz. Born into a Jewish but profoundly atheistic family, Anton Grosz denied anything religious for the first half of his life. In 1978, at the age of 37, he discovered spirituality through a near-death experience, going through a tunnel into the light and experiencing a reality different and greater than anything he had ever thought possible. Since then, he has devoted his life to studying different spiritual paths, leading meditation practice, and helping those at the end of life. Grosz received his PhD from the California Institute of Integral Studies in the Evolution of Human Consciousness. He is a practitioner of phenomenology – the science of experiential reality- an ordained Interfaith Minister, a retired Hospice Chaplain, and a certified Home Care Provider. Grosz has journaled and written about his numerous experiences and insights. His first book, Letters to a Dying Friend: What Comes Next (Quest, 1989), has an introduction by the Dalai Lama, and his second book, How Do I Live When I Know I’m Going To Die? (FMA Books, 2001), was distributed through the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. His latest book is Handbook for a New Consciousness: The Next Step in Human Evolution. Connect with Anton: Website: www.AntonGrosz.com Podcast Guest’s Email: angela@steveallenmedia.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anton-grosz-982336390/ Anton’s book: A Handbook for New Consciousness – A Human Evolution https://a.co/d/0c2f8Pmd Marsha Vanwynsberghe — NLP Storytelling Trainer, OUTSPOKEN NLP Coaching Certification, Author, Speaker, and Podcaster OUTSPOKEN August Cohort: https://www.marshavanw.com/nlp UNBOTHERED Mastermind: https://www.marshavanw.com/offers/w8WVE3Pa Write Your Damn Book Program: https://www.marshavanw.com/writenow OUTSPOKEN Publishing: https://www.outspokenpublishing.com Tickets for Heart-Wired CEO Live https://www.heart-wiredceo.com/live Unbothered Mind Podcast https://www.marshavanw.com/unbotheredmindpodcast Download FREE “You Are Supported” Hypnosis and Subliminal Bundle HERE Join the next cohort of OUTSPOKEN NLP Coaching Certification (kick-off in March 2025) HERE Learn more about changing the Stories We Tell Ourselves Digital Program HERE. Use Code PODCAST to receive 20% off. Code FASTACTION20 Tap the “Follow” button never to miss a show, and if you love the show, please feel free to tag me on social media, share it with a friend, or leave me a rating and review. This helps the show grow! Website: www.marshavanw.com Connect on IG. Click HERE Subscribe on YouTube. Click HERE

    59 min
5
out of 5
72 Ratings

About

Welcome to the podcast, "Own Your Choices Own Your Life". Your host, Marsha Vanwynsberghe is a Speaker, Life Coach, and Author of the Bestselling Book, "When She Stopped Asking Why". On this podcast, we will share the tips, tools and strategies used by our guests to breakthrough and overcome the challenges in their lives. Marsha is on a mission to educate, empower and inspire you to recognize that when you truly own your choices, you own your life.

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