What if that pivotal moment was just the beginning?

Grief Episodes

March 25, 2025

Susan Lieu Breaks Family Silence Through Art and Healing: The Weight …

In this episode of the Life Shift podcast, I sit down with Susan Lieu, a Vietnamese American playwright, performer, and author, who shares her powerful journey of healing and self-discovery after losing her mother at a young age. Through her art, Susan has found a way to process her pain, reclaim h…

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Feb. 25, 2025

Designing Your Life: Intentional Living After Loss With Cathy Christen

Cathy Christen shares her journey of overcoming personal tragedy, redefining success, and living with intention. Cathy reflects on how pivotal moments in her life, including profound losses, helped her shift her mindset and create a life centered on joy, purpose, and connection. By sharing her stor…

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Jan. 28, 2025

Beautifully Mending: Sylvia Moore Myers' Insights on Grief, Loss, and…

Sylvia Moore Myers shares her profound journey of loss, resilience, and healing, emphasizing the transformative power of resilience in the face of unimaginable and violent tragedies. After the tragic loss of her son Jacob to violence and surviving her own attempted murder, Sylvia highlights the …

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Jan. 21, 2025

Embracing Change: How Loss Became a Catalyst for Self-Discovery for C…

Caren Paskel shares her inspiring journey of transformation and resilience following the profound loss of her husband, David, to brain cancer. Her story is a powerful testament to the human spirit's ability to find purpose and joy amidst life's challenges. Caren emphasizes the importance of self-be…

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Jan. 7, 2025

Unearthing Family Secrets: How a Memoir Changed Everything for Suzann…

Suzanne Rico’s life was forever altered by the death of her mother, which propelled her into a profound journey of grief and self-discovery. For two years, she struggled to confront her mother’s passing and the unfinished memoir that held the key to understanding her family's complex history in Naz…

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Dec. 17, 2024

From Diagnosis to Legacy: How Ashley Gould Honors Her Father

In this episode of The Life Shift Podcast, Ashley Gould candidly shares her transformative journey following her father’s cancer diagnosis. In this conversation, we explore the impact of grief, the resilience required to navigate life’s unexpected challenges, and the importance of embracing change.…

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Dec. 3, 2024

Straddling the Picket Fence: Barb Higgins' Journey Through Grief and …

Barb Higgins shares a deeply moving and raw story about the loss of her daughter, Molly, an experience that transformed her life in unimaginable ways.

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Nov. 19, 2024

Breaking Free: Meg Gluth on Overcoming Addiction After Loss

In this episode of "The Life Shift Podcast," Meg Gluth shares her journey through life's challenges marked by anxiety, addiction, and personal loss. Meg's story is one of transformation, resilience, and introspection, highlighting her shift from societal expectations to personal fulfillment. The ep…

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Oct. 9, 2024

The Other Side of Yet: Surviving Unimaginable Loss | Michelle D. Hord

Michelle Hord's story is one of unimaginable grief but also one of resilience and hope. In this episode of The Life Shift, Michelle shares her journey of overcoming tragedy and finding a new purpose in life. "I remember driving up on the scene, and I just knew that it was my child. There was no …

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Sept. 24, 2024

Redefining Success and Embracing Stories | Ashley Menzies Babatunde

In this episode of "The Life Shift Podcast," Ashley Menzies Babatunde, a former attorney turned DEI strategist and storyteller, shares her life-shifting moments, particularly her experience with failing the California bar exam, and how these experiences led her to redefine her understanding of succ…

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Sept. 1, 2024

A Mother’s Legacy: Finding Strength Amidst Grief | A Tribute to Joan …

In this episode of 'The Life Shift Podcast,' Matt shares the pivotal moment in his life when he lost his mother in a tragic accident at the age of eight. Matt explores how this life-altering event shaped his journey through grief, personal growth, and, ultimately, his purpose in creating The Life S…

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Aug. 13, 2024

Grief and Light After the Unexpected Death of a Sibling | Nina Rodrig…

In this episode, Nina Rodriguez shares her journey through grief and healing following her brother's sudden death. She recounts the last moments she spent with her brother, the shock of his unexpected passing, and how this pivotal moment led her to create the "Grief and Light" podcast. Through thei…

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July 29, 2024

Coping with Pet Loss: Saying Goodbye to Mikey

In memory of Mikey Gilhooly - 2/17/10 - 7/18/24 In this bonus episode, I reflect on the heart-wrenching experience of losing my dog, Mikey, after 14 and a half years together. I try my best to share the intense process of recognizing Mikey's decline, making the agonizing decision to let him go, …

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May 28, 2024

Healing and Surviving: Fighting for Mental Health | Lindsay Ensor

In this episode, Lindsay Ensor, a mental health advocate, speaker, and author, opens up about her journey, discussing her experiences with sudden loss, anxiety, and the complexities of motherhood. She details how these experiences affected her mental health, her path to recovery, and her subsequent…

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April 16, 2024

Transforming Grief & the Power of Storytelling | Dr. Marianne Bette

Dr. Marianne Bette is a retired family physician who has experienced an extraordinary journey of grief, healing, and transformation.

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April 2, 2024

Love, Loss, and New Beginnings: From Grief to Grace | Debbie K. Weiss

Debbie K. Weiss sheds light on love, loss, and new beginnings in her journey through significant loss to find renewed purpose. From Grief to Grace.

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Feb. 23, 2024

Unyielding Determination Through Life's Trials | Ashley Mason

From childhood entrepreneurial games to a professional journey shaped by personal trials, including her mother's battle with glioblastoma, Ashley Mason's unyielding determination story is a powerful narrative of resilience, passion, and success.

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Feb. 6, 2024

Finding Harmony in Grief: A Journey of Healing and Hope | Laurel Wrig…

Laurel Wright opens up about her personal journey through profound loss, her battle with depression, and how she found solace and purpose in music. She shares insights into the healing power of grief and offers hope to those facing similar challenges.

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Jan. 23, 2024

Embracing the Pain: Lessons on Grief and Recovery | Audrey Laura White

Audrey Laura White's story, marked by the murder of her brother and the loss of her parents, highlights the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of empathy and understanding in the face of grief and recovery.

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Jan. 9, 2024

Courage Beyond Hate: From Tragic Loss to Inspiring Change | Mindy Cor…

Mindy Corporon transformed a heartbreaking tragic loss into a mission of healing and overcoming hate. Mindy shares her deeply moving journey from a thriving life to the day that took her father and son from her, a shift that would inspire her work

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Dec. 5, 2023

Embracing Change: Resilience and Transformation After Personal Turmoi…

On this episode of The Life Shift Podcast, Jackie Ferguson shares a life-altering journey through personal turmoil, grief, and a pivotal shift that redefined her existence. Amidst personal turmoil, grief, and a crumbling marriage, Jackie found herself standing alone at the precipice of a drastic li…

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Oct. 6, 2023

Balancing Head and Heart: Finding Purpose After Loss | Lisa Cooper

Lisa Cooper shares her journey and the shifts she experienced after losing her mother. This episode explores the power of love and how it continues to shape our lives even after our loved ones have passed away. S2E87: Balancing Head and Heart: Finding Purpose After Loss

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Sept. 19, 2023

Navigating Loss and Rediscovering Self: A Journey of Hope | Jonathan…

In this episode of The Life Shift Podcast, Jonathan DeYoe shares his story of overcoming loss and finding hope. Jonathan's journey of grief and healing began when he lost his brother, which turned his world upside down. Throughout the episode, Jonathan emphasizes the importance of reaching out to o…

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July 18, 2023

You Make Your Path by Walking: Navigating the Healing Journey After L…

Suzanne Anderson shares her journey of self-discovery and the traumatic event that changed the trajectory of her life. She discusses finding true love with her husband, David, and the magical life they built together. However, everything changed when David died by suicide just two days before his n…

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