Got a question or comment? Send us a text!

Why do we fear failure so much—and how is that fear keeping us stuck?

In this powerful episode of Shifts and Giggles, Rafer shares a heartfelt story about watching his son struggle (and succeed) through the hardest level of a video game—and uses it to unpack why failure isn’t the enemy. In fact, it’s the path.

You’ll learn how to reframe failure from being something final to something formative, how your brain actually grows more from failing than succeeding, and why perfection is a myth that’s holding you back.

Whether you're facing a setback, stuck in fear, or struggling to keep going, this episode will help you see failure as the gift that it truly is.

👉 Ready to stop letting fear win? Tune in and start making your next shift on purpose.

Thanks for tuning in to Shifts and Giggles!
If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review.
Have a question or comment? Send it in — it might get featured in our Q&A episode at the end of the season!

Follow Rafer on Instagram ---> https://instagram.com/raferowensjr

Buy The Simple Shift Book ---> https://a.co/d/8O7xs9R

Work with Rafer ---> https://tr.ee/Work_With_Rafer

Shift happens on purpose.

Got a question or comment? Send us a text!

In this powerful follow-up to last week's emotional intelligence episode, Rafer unpacks how to build emotional intelligence—not just why it's important. Emotional intelligence isn’t a personality trait—it’s a skill. Rafer shares raw and relatable stories, including a vulnerable moment with his son and a hilarious but deep lesson involving a coffee cup. You'll walk away with five practical tools to grow your emotional awareness, manage your reactions, and build healthier relationships. Whether you're a parent, spouse, leader, or just trying to become a better human, this episode gives you the mindset shift you didn’t know you needed.

You’ll learn:

• The key difference between a thought and a feeling
• Why naming your emotions reduces their power
• How to pause and reframe before reacting
• The surprising impact of curiosity and journaling on your inner life

Thanks for tuning in to Shifts and Giggles!
If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review.
Have a question or comment? Send it in — it might get featured in our Q&A episode at the end of the season!

Follow Rafer on Instagram ---> https://instagram.com/raferowensjr

Buy The Simple Shift Book ---> https://a.co/d/8O7xs9R

Work with Rafer ---> https://tr.ee/Work_With_Rafer

Shift happens on purpose.

Got a question or comment? Send us a text!

In this episode of Shifts and Giggles, we’re getting real about emotional intelligence. Rafer shares the moment he realized he was unintentionally gaslighting his wife—and how learning to name his emotions like “dismissed” and “anxious” saved his marriage and shifted his entire life.

Emotional intelligence isn’t soft—it’s survival. If you’ve ever shut down, blamed others, or got defensive without knowing why... this one’s for you.

Next week, we’ll dive into how to build emotional intelligence, but today we’re laying the foundation. You’ll walk away knowing why this skill matters in every relationship, decision, and goal you pursue.

✨ If you're ready to stop being reactive and start being emotionally grounded, listen in.

Thanks for tuning in to Shifts and Giggles!
If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review.
Have a question or comment? Send it in — it might get featured in our Q&A episode at the end of the season!

Follow Rafer on Instagram ---> https://instagram.com/raferowensjr

Buy The Simple Shift Book ---> https://a.co/d/8O7xs9R

Work with Rafer ---> https://tr.ee/Work_With_Rafer

Shift happens on purpose.

Got a question or comment? Send us a text!

You made progress. You hit the goal. You felt the shift. But now you feel… stuck again.

This episode dives deep into the final step of the Simple Shift Method: Evolve Continuously.
Because winning once doesn’t mean you’ve finished. And transformation isn’t a mountaintop—it’s a mindset.

If you’ve ever asked:

• “Why do I feel off after I achieve something?”
• “How do I keep growing when life feels flat?”
• “Is it possible to stay motivated long-term?”

This one’s for you.

Rafer breaks down the hard truth about complacency and offers a new vision for lasting change. Using personal stories, a powerful new metaphor, and three practical shifts you can make today, you’ll walk away inspired to keep building—not just achieving.

Life is a long journey. The world keeps evolving. And so can you.

Thanks for tuning in to Shifts and Giggles!
If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review.
Have a question or comment? Send it in — it might get featured in our Q&A episode at the end of the season!

Follow Rafer on Instagram ---> https://instagram.com/raferowensjr

Buy The Simple Shift Book ---> https://a.co/d/8O7xs9R

Work with Rafer ---> https://tr.ee/Work_With_Rafer

Shift happens on purpose.

Got a question or comment? Send us a text!

When life doesn’t go as planned, most people either give up or keep doing what’s not working—hoping it magically changes. In this episode of Shifts and Giggles, we dive into Step 5 of the Simple Shift Method: Learn and Adjust.

Rafer shares what 75 Hard taught him about progress, personal growth, and the mindset shift it takes to evolve. If you’ve ever thought:

• “Why is this still not working?”
• “I tried and failed, so maybe I’m not built for this.”
• “I’m tired of starting over.”
  This one is for you.

You’ll learn how to:
>> Stop treating failure as the end
>> Know when to pivot and when to push through
>> Use life’s data to refine your habits and systems
>> Embrace a growth mindset in your everyday life

🎯 This isn’t just about motivation. It’s about practical, personal transformation.

Thanks for tuning in to Shifts and Giggles!
If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review.
Have a question or comment? Send it in — it might get featured in our Q&A episode at the end of the season!

Follow Rafer on Instagram ---> https://instagram.com/raferowensjr

Buy The Simple Shift Book ---> https://a.co/d/8O7xs9R

Work with Rafer ---> https://tr.ee/Work_With_Rafer

Shift happens on purpose.

Got a question or comment? Send us a text!

In this episode of Shifts and Giggles, Rafer dives into Step 4 of the Simple Shift Method: Practice Consistently. If you've ever been paralyzed by the "what ifs"—what if it doesn't work, what if I'm not good enough, what if I fail—this episode is your breakthrough.

Rafer shares how to break free from fear by taking imperfect steps forward. Whether you're building a business, trying to change a relationship, or shifting your mindset, this episode gives you practical encouragement and real talk about what it really takes to stay consistent—even when motivation is nowhere to be found.

Learn why showing up, tracking small wins, and giving yourself grace is the real secret sauce to life change.
Because change doesn't happen on the sidelines—shift happens when you practice.

Thanks for tuning in to Shifts and Giggles!
If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review.
Have a question or comment? Send it in — it might get featured in our Q&A episode at the end of the season!

Follow Rafer on Instagram ---> https://instagram.com/raferowensjr

Buy The Simple Shift Book ---> https://a.co/d/8O7xs9R

Work with Rafer ---> https://tr.ee/Work_With_Rafer

Shift happens on purpose.

Got a question or comment? Send us a text!

In this episode of Shifts and Giggles, Rafer unpacks Step 3 of the Simple Shift Method — Make a Plan — and explains how creating small, specific goals can lead to massive progress. Through a powerful story about paying off $54,000 of debt, Rafer shows how SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) and simple planning helped him and his wife transform their finances — and how you can apply the same principles to any area of your life. If you’ve been trying to change without a clear strategy, this is your wake-up call.

Thanks for tuning in to Shifts and Giggles!
If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review.
Have a question or comment? Send it in — it might get featured in our Q&A episode at the end of the season!

Follow Rafer on Instagram ---> https://instagram.com/raferowensjr

Buy The Simple Shift Book ---> https://a.co/d/8O7xs9R

Work with Rafer ---> https://tr.ee/Work_With_Rafer

Shift happens on purpose.

Got a question or comment? Send us a text!

In this episode of Shifts and Giggles, Rafer Owens Jr. breaks down step two of the Simple Shift Method: Identify Tools and Resources. Whether you've been using outdated habits, trying too many things at once, or skipping over the resources that are right in front of you, Rafer shows you how to choose the right tools for where you're headed — not just where you've been. This episode will challenge you to rethink how you prepare for personal growth, and help you get unstuck by learning how to learn.

Thanks for tuning in to Shifts and Giggles!
If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review.
Have a question or comment? Send it in — it might get featured in our Q&A episode at the end of the season!

Follow Rafer on Instagram ---> https://instagram.com/raferowensjr

Buy The Simple Shift Book ---> https://a.co/d/8O7xs9R

Work with Rafer ---> https://tr.ee/Work_With_Rafer

Shift happens on purpose.