The Real Shift Show

In this episode of The Real Shift Show, co-hosts Anna Crowe and Katy Temple sit down with former Major League Baseball player Jeff Francoeur. After 12 years in the big leagues, Jeff shares what it really looks like to transition out of a career that once felt like everything — and how quickly that chapter becomes just a small part of your life story.
Today, he’s a broadcaster and co-host of the Pure Athlete Podcast, where he helps parents and coaches navigate the realities of youth sports — from pressure and expectations to helping kids actually enjoy the game. 💡
The shift: The thing you thought would define your life… might only be a small part of it. Jeff puts it into perspective: Even a successful, years-long career can end up being a fraction of your life — leaving the bigger question: 👉 What are you going to do with the rest of it?
In this episode, we talk about:
What it’s really like transitioning out of professional sports
Why even a “dream career” can be a small percentage of your life
The identity shift that happens when your role changes
How success doesn’t answer the question, “what’s next?”
The importance of priorities — and how they evolve over time
Why family, impact, and presence started to matter more than achievement
The pressure young athletes face today — and how it’s changed
How parents can better support their kids without burning them out
Why youth sports should be about development, not just winning
The mindset shift from perfection → awareness and adjustment 🧠 A line you’ll remember: “Baseball was one of the best parts of my life… but it was a small part of my life.”
 Jeff reminds us that this isn’t just about sports. It’s about any moment where something you’ve worked toward — a role, a title, a chapter — comes to an end. And the real shift isn’t just in achieving it… it’s in learning how to redefine who you are after it’s over.
Learn more about Jeff Francoeur: 🎙Pure Athlete  Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/pureathleteinc/, https://www.instagram.com/jefffrancoeur/ Website: https://pureathlete.com/
👇 Join the conversation: What part of Jeff’s story resonated with you most? Have you ever had to redefine your identity after a major transition? What does “what’s next” look like for you?

In this episode of The Real Shift Show, co-hosts Anna Crowe and Katy Temple sit down with Dr. Deepika Chopra — clinical health psychologist, author, and founder of “All Things Are Looking Up.”
Dr. Chopra has spent years studying the science of optimism — not as blind positivity, but as a powerful, evidence-based tool for resilience, health, and performance. Her work bridges neuroscience, psychology, and real-life application, helping people shift how they think about the future — and ultimately how they show up in the present. 💡
The shift: Optimism isn’t about ignoring reality — it’s about how you face it. Dr. Chopra introduces the concept of real optimism — the ability to acknowledge challenges while still believing in your capacity to move through them. Because the brain is always anticipating what comes next… and what you expect shapes how you act. In this episode, we talk about:
Why your brain is wired to anticipate the future — and how that impacts your behavior • The difference between toxic positivity and real optimism
Why optimism is more connected to resilience than happiness •
How to train your mind to expect better outcomes
The science behind visualization and habit formation
Why “21 days” is a myth — and what actually creates change
The importance of feeling your real emotions while still leaving space for hope
How small daily practices can rewire your mindset over time
Why celebrating small wins (“tada lists”) builds momentum and confidence 🧠
A line you’ll remember: “Optimism isn’t about denying the dark — it’s about learning to see in it.” Dr. Chopra reminds us that optimism isn’t something you’re born with — it’s something you build. Not by pretending everything is okay… but by trusting that you can handle what isn’t. And sometimes, the most powerful shift isn’t thinking bigger — it’s expecting differently.
Learn more about Dr. Deepika Chopra: Website: https://allthingsarelookingup.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/drdeepikachopra/ Book: Real Optimism (available wherever books are sold)
👇 Join the conversation: What did this episode shift for you? Where in your life could you practice “real optimism”? What are you choosing to expect next?

In this episode of The Real Shift Show, co-hosts Anna Crowe and Katy Temple sit down with AmyK Hutchens — international award-winning speaker, leadership expert, bestselling author, and founder of Ignite Brilliance.
For more than 25 years, AmyK has coached, trained, and consulted leaders around the world, helping them communicate more powerfully, lead more authentically, and move beyond the patterns that keep them small.
Her work lives at the intersection of leadership, communication, cognitive science, and spirituality — challenging people to quiet the ego, reconnect with their true selves, and lead from the heart.
AmyK believes one of the most important shifts leaders can make is moving away from fear, performance, and people-pleasing… and toward authenticity, stillness, and self-leadership.
In this episode, we talk about:
Why ego is one of the biggest challenges leaders face today
The difference between being heart-led and fear-driven
How social media, comparison, and anxiety are shaping leadership
Why authentic leadership requires stillness and self-awareness
The power of experiential learning and why AmyK’s retreats are designed to create lasting change
How small shifts in language can completely transform hard conversations
Why communication is foundational to leadership
The role self-leadership plays in how we show up for others
A line you’ll remember:
“Your state of being is your number one doing.”
AmyK reminds us that leadership isn’t about performance. It’s about alignment.
And sometimes the most powerful shift isn’t a giant leap — it’s a quiet pause, a deeper breath, a better phrase, or a more honest way of showing up.
Learn more about AmyK Hutchens: 
https://www.ignitebrilliance.com/
Follow AmyK Hutchens:https://www.instagram.com/amykhutchens
📘 Books by AmyK Hutchens include GET IT and her upcoming book Ignite Brilliance.
👇 Join the conversation:
What part of AmyK’s conversation resonated with you most?
What small shift can you make this week to show up more authentically?
What did AmyK share that stayed with you?

In this episode of The Real Shift Show, co-hosts Anna Crowe and Katy Temple sit down with Jim Brogan — former NBA player, leadership coach, keynote speaker, and co-author of Bullets, Basketballs, and Boardrooms.
Jim has spent over 40 years studying high performance — working with professional athletes, CEOs, and top organizations — to understand what actually drives success. His approach blends neuroscience, discipline, and real-world application, helping people move from intention to execution. At the core of his work is a simple idea: success isn’t about big moments — it’s built through small, consistent actions over time.
Jim challenges the way we think about discipline, reframing it not as something rigid or punishing, but as a system that creates freedom, confidence, and results. In this episode, we talk about:
Why discipline is the foundation of long-term success
The difference between being “mentally tough” and mentally strong
How small daily actions create exponential results over time
Why most people struggle with the concept of time
The power of visualization and how the brain actually learns
Why success comes from the struggle — not avoiding it
How responsibility (not accountability) changes performance
Simple habits that can immediately improve focus and clarity A line you’ll remember: “Caring is the ultimate competitive advantage.”
Jim reminds us that growth doesn’t come from doing everything at once — it comes from choosing one small shift and committing to it consistently. Whether it’s reading 10 pages a day, walking 100 yards, or simply drinking water in the morning — the smallest actions, done repeatedly, create the biggest transformations.
Learn more about Jim Brogan: https://jimbroganconsulting.com/ Follow Jim Brogan:   / jim-brogan-262042b     / jamesrbrogan  
📘 Bullets, Basketballs, and Boardrooms — available now on Amazon.
👇 Join the conversation: What part of Jim’s conversation resonated with you most? What’s one small shift you can commit to this week? Where in your life could more disciplined?

In this episode of The Real Shift Show, co-hosts Anna Crowe and Katy Temple sit down with Samantha Skelly — breathwork expert, entrepreneur, speaker, and host of the Can’t Be Contained podcast.
Through breathwork and somatic healing, Samantha has helped thousands of people reconnect with their bodies, release emotional patterns, and step into a more authentic version of themselves.
Her work focuses on identifying and removing the internal “templates” that keep people stuck — the beliefs that say you’re not worthy, you’re not good enough, or you can’t do that.
Samantha believes the key to transformation isn’t forcing change — it’s releasing what no longer serves you so your true self can emerge.
She also shares a powerful vision for bringing breathwork into new spaces — including churches — where she believes people can experience spirituality and connection through the breath itself.
In this episode, we talk about:
What breathwork actually is — and why it’s becoming so powerful• How emotional patterns and trauma are stored in the body• The “templates” that keep people feeling stuck or limited• Why somatic healing works differently than traditional talk therapy• The connection between breath, healing, and authenticity• How releasing internal blocks allows people to live more freely• Why breathwork can help people reconnect with spirituality and themselves
A line you’ll remember:
“The containment comes from the old templates — the stories that say you’re not worthy or good enough.”
Samantha reminds us that when we release the patterns that keep us small, we create space to live more meaningful, expansive lives.
Learn more about Samantha Skelly:https://www.samanthaskelly.com
Follow Samantha Skelly:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samanthaskelly
🎙 Can’t Be Contained Podcast — available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.
👇 Join the conversation:What part of Samantha’s conversation resonated with you most?What shift are you currently working through in your own life?What moved you about what Samantha shared?
 

In this episode of The Real Shift Show, co-hosts Anna Crowe and Katy Temple sit down with @Damona Hoffman — certified dating coach, media personality, and author of F the Fairy Tale: Rewrite the Dating Myths and Live Your Own Love Story.
For more than 15 years, Damona has helped people break free from outdated relationship narratives and build authentic connections rooted in self-awareness, intention, and clarity.
You may have seen her on The Drew Barrymore Show or Access Daily with Mario Lopez, where she shares practical insights on modern dating, relationships, and communication. In this conversation, Damona explores the real shift many people need to make in love: moving away from external “rules” about dating and toward understanding who you are, what you value, and how you want a relationship to feel.
From online dating culture to intuition, relationship patterns, and the evolving dynamics between men and women today, this episode dives deep into how modern love really works. In this episode, we talk about:
Why most dating advice focuses on “rules” — and why those rules don’t work
The hidden narratives we carry about love from fairy tales, rom-coms, and past relationships • Why clarity about who you are changes everything in dating
The biggest shifts happening in modern dating culture today
How the speed and volume of dating apps impact real connection
The importance of intuition and learning to trust your inner signals
Why empathy may be the most missing ingredient in relationships today
How relationship skills apply far beyond dating — including in leadership and the workplace A line you’ll remember: “The person you choose to partner with is the most important decision you will ever make in your life.”
Damona reminds us that authentic love doesn’t happen by accident — it comes from awareness, courage, and the willingness to challenge the stories we’ve inherited about relationships.
Learn more about Damona Hoffman: https://damonahoffman.com Follow Damona Hoffman: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/damonahoffman/ 📘 F the Fairy Tale: Rewrite the Dating Myths and Live Your Own Love Story — available wherever books are sold. 👇
Join the conversation: What belief about love have you had to unlearn? What shift helped you move closer to authentic connection? What moved you about what Damona said?

What if the real shift isn’t “fake it till you make it”… but feel it till you make it?
In this episode of The Real Shift Show, co-hosts Anna Crowe and Katy Temple sit down with Matt Cooke - manifestation coach, international speaker, and author of Beyond Wanting: The Art of True Manifestation (published November 11, 2025).
Matt is known for bridging modern spirituality with neuroscience and practical tools - and he breaks down manifestation in a way that’s grounded, clear, and (refreshingly) not fluffy.
Matt also shares the identity shift that changed his life: how he went from nearly a decade in real estate to this work - sparked by one unexpected question: “I didn’t ask what you do… I asked who you are.” (And the moments that followed took him somewhere he never could’ve planned.)
In this episode, we talk about:
Why “wanting” equals lack — and how that blocks what you’re trying to create• The difference between faking a future and feeling it in your body• How the subconscious responds to imagined experiences (hello, nightmares 👀)• Manifestation as probability + intention — what’s realistic, and what’s not• The power of observation: where your attention goes, your life follows• Getting unstuck: reframing limiting beliefs, curiosity, and daily consistency• The “mirror” metaphor: why you don’t attract what you want — you attract who you’re being
A line you’ll remember:“You’re not your thoughts. You’re the observer.”
Follow Matt Cooke: https://www.instagram.com/mattcookecoach/, https://www.mattcooke.me/ 👇 Join the conversation: What part of Matt's story resonated most with you? Tell us in the comments.
 
 

In this episode of The Real Shift Show, co-hosts Anna Crowe and Katy Temple sit down with Treger Strasberg — entrepreneur, philanthropist, and founder of Humble Design, a nonprofit transforming empty houses into fully furnished homes for individuals and families emerging from homelessness.
Humble Design doesn’t just donate furniture. They design and install beautiful, dignified living spaces — complete with beds, couches, art, and kitchen essentials — giving people a true fresh start. Their mission is rooted in one powerful belief: that everyone deserves a safe, welcoming home.
Together, we unpack what happens when belief becomes behavior — and when empathy moves beyond words into real-world impact. Treger shares the shifts that shaped her journey — from business success to redefining what leadership, dignity, and legacy truly mean. This conversation is about more than philanthropy. It’s about courage. Reinvention. And choosing to live aligned with your values.
In this episode, we talk about:
Turning empathy into tangible, measurable action
The shift from business success to purpose-driven impact
Why dignity matters in conversations about homelessness
Leading with compassion — without losing strength
The small, consistent shifts that create meaningful change
Redefining legacy through service Treger reminds us that transformation doesn’t always start with a grand gesture — sometimes it begins with one consistent act of compassion.
Learn more about Humble Design: https://www.humbledesign.org/ IG @humbledesignsandiego @humbledesignchicaco ‪@HumbleDesign @humbledesigndetroit @humbledesigncleveland
👇 Join the conversation: What moved you about Treger Strasberg's interview? What belief do you hold that you haven’t fully acted on yet? What shift could you make — big or small — that aligns your life more closely with your values?

In this episode of The Real Shift Show, co-hosts Anna Crowe and Katy Temple sit down with Tony Gwynn Jr. — former Major League Baseball player, current San Diego Padres broadcaster, radio host, and father of four. Together, they unpack the real story behind the last name — and what it means to grow up in the bright shadow of Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn.
Tony opens up about the shift that changed everything: losing his dad in 2014. He shares how grief reshaped the way he viewed baseball, family, and himself — and how carrying on a legacy isn’t about comparison, but about authenticity.
From navigating life in the clubhouse as a kid to building his own career in the big leagues and ultimately transitioning into broadcasting, Tony reveals what it really looks like to evolve when the game — and life — demands it. And yes… we talk fatherhood, marriage, sacrifice, and flexibility — on and off the field.
In this episode, we talk about:
Growing up in the shadow of greatness — and choosing to be yourself
Losing a father, mentor, and icon — and how grief changes perspective
“I’d rather have people talking about my dad than not talking about my dad.”
Transitioning from professional athlete to broadcaster
The role relationships play in second careers
Marriage, sacrifice, and honoring the partner behind the dream
Why flexibility — not perfection — is the real shift This episode isn’t just about baseball. It’s about legacy. Identity. Grace. And learning how to pivot when life changes the rules.
Follow Tony Gwynn Jr. on IG @https://www.instagram.com/tony_gwynnjr/ 👇
Join the conversation: What part of Tony’s story resonated most with you? Have you ever had to step out of someone’s shadow — or carry forward a legacy in your own way? Tell us in the comments.

What does it really take to build an “overnight success”?
In this episode of The Real Shift Show, co-hosts Anna Crowe and Katy Temple sit down with fashion founder Ripley Rader - the force behind a multimillion-dollar brand worn by Nicole Kidman, Demi Moore, Kate Upton, and Amy Schumer.
Together, they unpack the real story behind the highlight reel - and how Ripley built a brand that empowers women to celebrate their bodies, rather than conform to society’s standards. Ripley opens up about being “ten years into an overnight success,” why she and her husband chose to build without investors, and the biggest shift that changed everything: stepping in front of the camera and becoming the face of the brand. From “embrace the cringe” to leading with vulnerability, Ripley shares what it actually feels like to be seen - and why doing so is sometimes the bravest (and hardest) move.
And OH! Those Pants!
Shop / Learn more: https://ripleyrader.com/ 👇
Join the conversation: What part of Ripley’s story made you pause or sparked a shift you want in your own life? Tell us in the comments.