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Episodes

Oct 17, 2025
Oct 17, 2025
13 min
Once clients and colleagues have spent enough time with VAST content and techniques, they see the world a bit differently than most. They possess a respected sense of calm and confidence despite the challenges that life brings to them. We have built VAST around a simple premise, WHAT I DO MATTERS® This is exponentially true when it comes to generating a quality of business or life that honors, nourishes and delights you. The VAST Core Competencies are the engine that drives these results.
In this VAST Taste of Original Thinking Podcast, The Six Competencies to Thrive By, we explore:
- How employing these Competencies Opens Your Mind to New Possibilities and Taps Your Personal Potential.
- Learn how to amplify your professional leadership, personal effectiveness, and spiritual growth with this kindhearted and holographic model
- See how linking the six competencies, aka, puzzle pieces craft a life steeped in authenticity, optimism, and resilience.
- Discover how following their trajectory can gently generate a level of personal confidence previously unimagined

Sep 19, 2025
Sep 19, 2025
13 min
We have built VAST around a simple premise, WHAT I DO MATTERS®
This tagline reflects a commitment to personal responsibility as an empowering perspective. It guides each of us to take responsibility for the life we create and the impact we have on those around us. By acknowledging this, we can intentionally amplify our success and influence in the world. Your presence and contribution to the world matter; expand it!
In this VAST Taste of Original Thinking Podcast, Personal Responsibility, we explore:
- What is an improver, and what are their motives?
- The power of your word and keeping it
- Blame as a tactic meant to distract you
- The qualities that support or diminish your impact in the world
- Addressing blamers with compassion and greater self-confidence

Aug 15, 2025
Aug 15, 2025
24 min
Urban landscapes reflect how we connect as human beings. As we see migration and social density patterns shift due to various factors ranging from corporate globalization to natural calamity, we have realized that most of those people end up in a city.
When confronted with this reality of urban life, we have the option of taking a positive or negative approach to the increased population density and its impact on modern life.
You can choose to be a “turtle,” hide in your shell, and ignore the change, or embrace the opportunities presented for improvements in community development.
Join Michelle Sherman and Professor Sergey Vesmanov for a discussion about modern urban life. Learn More

Jul 18, 2025
Jul 18, 2025
14 min
Are you ready to hear the four step path to claiming your space as an Original and Illuminated Thinker? Learn the role that cognitive replenishment, positive imagination, and your consciousness can play in tapping into your genius while healing the planet.
For those who like effective and potent solutions to the current problems that ail you/us, here is a 15 minute practical yet kindhearted approach to generating a more nourishing quality of life.

Jun 20, 2025
Jun 20, 2025
13 min
Have you ever wondered why some people self-sabotage while others hit the ball over the fence? Have you ever wanted to help solve HUGE human problems in a wise and illuminated manner? Then VAST Consciousness Studies are for you!
Consciousness is the prism through which our individual and collective presence shines. It is the filter for how we each see the world we experience. It informs and dictates our daily choices. Becoming intentional with it affords great power.
Join Michelle Sherman, Founder and Creative Director, to explore how a working knowledge of human consciousness and its application to daily challenges improves your experience of life, reduces relationship confusion, and helps to heal the world. Especially helpful for those seeking illuminated approaches to boost their mindfulness, leadership, and healing practice.

May 16, 2025
May 16, 2025
13 min
The Vast Institute believes that people coming together into healthy relationships is a vital step towards creating a balanced life, as well as one contributing factor to peace on earth.
We have devised a simple and kindhearted approach to constructing positive relationships. One step towards having healthy relationships is to know oneself. We explore the powerful connection between claiming your personal value system and having balanced, realistic, healthier relationships with the people in your life.
The Vast Institute Healthy Relationship Program is designed for anyone who wishes to take their relationships to the next level of confidence, respect, trust, and love.
Join us to learn how to navigate relationships with greater ease - https://www.vastinstitute.com/calendar

Apr 18, 2025
Apr 18, 2025
10 min
Connect with our global VAST community to share insights and get your questions answered in a dynamic, 45-minute online discussion about life, love, and professional intensity.
Learn vast techniques to gracefully navigate the currents and areas of challenge in your life. Log on every second Wednesday of the month to learn authenticity, leadership, and relationship skills that create positive outcomes and build encouraging communities.

Mar 21, 2025
Mar 21, 2025
8 min
Connect with our global VAST community to share insights and get your questions answered in a dynamic, 45-minute online discussion about life, love, and professional intensity.
Learn vast techniques to gracefully navigate the currents and areas of challenge in your life. Log on every second Wednesday of the month to learn authenticity, leadership, and relationship skills that create positive outcomes and build encouraging communities.

Feb 21, 2025
Feb 21, 2025
13 min
The Vast Institute® Healthy Relationship Program is designed for anyone ready to take relationships with self and others to the next level of confidence, trust, and love.
Whether you are already relationship savvy or seeking to enhance your knowledge, this course is brimming with techniques developed by VAST Founder, Michelle Sherman.
At Vast, we believe that people coming together in healthy relationships is one vital step towards creating greater peace both in your life and on this planet.

Jan 17, 2025
Jan 17, 2025
9 min
Connect with our global VAST community to share insights and get your questions answered in a dynamic, 45-minute online discussion about life, love, and professional intensity.
Learn vast techniques to gracefully navigate the currents and areas of challenge in your life. Log on every second Wednesday of the month to learn authenticity, leadership, and relationship skills that create positive outcomes and build encouraging communities.
