What if that pivotal moment was just the beginning?

Grief Episodes

Exploring the multifaceted experience of grief, this category shares personal stories that highlight how individuals navigate loss and find a new sense of normal.
Balancing Head and Heart: Finding Purpose After Loss | Lisa Cooper
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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Navigating Loss and Rediscovering Self: A Journey of Hope  | Jonathan DeYoe
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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BONUS: In Memory of Joan Gilhooly & a "Super September" Life Shift Podcast Announcement
Sept. 1, 2023

BONUS: In Memory of Joan Gilhooly & a "Super September" Life Shift Po…

On September 1, 1989, when I was just eight years old, my mother was killed in a motorcycle accident. As I have discussed on this show, this moment shaped not only my childhood but also my adulthood. It is also the reason The Life Shift Podcast exists. Through the Life Shift podcast, I have had the…

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Coping with Grief and Guilt: Finding Strength, Healing, and Hope in Mental Health | Sunny Chang
Aug. 22, 2023

Coping with Grief and Guilt: Finding Strength, Healing, and Hope in M…

Sunny Chang shares his journey of finding strength, healing, and hope in mental health after coping with grief and guilt. Sunny emphasizes the importance of processing emotions and feelings and shares his strategies for dealing with loss, including practicing mindfulness, therapy, and exercise. He …

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You Make Your Path by Walking: Navigating the Healing Journey After Loss | Suzanne Anderson
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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Normalizing Trauma Responses: Navigating Grief and Family Relationships | MC McDonald
June 13, 2023

Normalizing Trauma Responses: Navigating Grief and Family Relationshi…

This week on The Life Shift Podcast, MC McDonald shares her journey of overcoming trauma, navigating grief and family relationships, and finding success."I think if we can think about trauma and, and that point of healing as possible, then we can, we can enter into the healing process with a lo…

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From Heartbreak to Healing: Writing through Grief and Loss | Lori Keesey
May 30, 2023

From Heartbreak to Healing: Writing through Grief and Loss | Lori Kee…

In this episode, Lori Keesey shares her journey of growth and healing after the tragic loss of her son.“But you're thinking, my goodness, if you only knew right now, it's just not that 33-year-old man that was, he was a really, he was a real human being. He had a life, he had a way about him, h…

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Navigating Tragedy: Finding Strength in Life's Challenges | Beth Booker
April 25, 2023

Navigating Tragedy: Finding Strength in Life's Challenges | Beth Book…

Beth Booker, a public relations professional, shares her powerful story of resilience and hope on The Life Shift Podcast. In this episode, she opens up about the trauma of losing her birth parents at a young age and how it has shaped her life. Beth talks about the challenges of growing up without p…

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The Complexity of Grief After Losing a Brother in Childhood | Daniel Rinaldi
March 28, 2023

The Complexity of Grief After Losing a Brother in Childhood | Daniel …

Daniel Rinaldi shares his story of how losing his older brother to an inoperable brain tumor at the age of 10 changed his life forever.

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Facing Tomorrow: Transforming Grief into Strength and Wisdom | John Kelley
Feb. 21, 2023

Facing Tomorrow: Transforming Grief into Strength and Wisdom | John K…

**Please note that this episode may be triggering for some listeners. Take care as you listen.**John Kelley shares his story of loss, resilience, and transforming grief in this week's episode. John's story is one of tragedy and triumph, and his incredible journey inspires many. In this episode,…

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Reclaiming Trust and Finding Abundance After Heartbreak | Claudia Noriega-Bernstein
Jan. 10, 2023

Reclaiming Trust and Finding Abundance After Heartbreak | Claudia Nor…

In this episode, Claudia Noriega-Bernstein shares her story of betrayal and how it has shaped her life.“But I have learned in all these years to take that responsibility of what could I have done different. And when I think about our marriage, I was very happy. He seemed to be very happy.”

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REPLAY: Life Shifts and Grief: A Story of Loss, Growth And Empowerment | Matt Gilhooly
Dec. 29, 2022

REPLAY: Life Shifts and Grief: A Story of Loss, Growth And Empowermen…

This is a REPLAY of episode 11, launched in May 2022. I wanted to share this episode again for new subscribers who have yet to hear my story and the WHY behind The Life Shift Podcast. Life Shifts and Grief.

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A Devastating Phone Call Changed Everything | Melissa Matto
Aug. 16, 2022

A Devastating Phone Call Changed Everything | Melissa Matto

Melissa talks about the journey to finding her true passion, triggered by a sudden phone call she received while heading to the airport in an Uber. The hospital called to tell her that her father had passed suddenly.

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The Permission to Let Go at a Devastating Moment | Erin Browning
Aug. 9, 2022

The Permission to Let Go at a Devastating Moment | Erin Browning

Erin talks about witnessing the sudden death of her partner. It was sudden and tragic, but the conversation centers around the signs around her on the day of the tragedy.

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BONUS EPISODE #2- In Memory of Eva Gilhooly
June 13, 2022

BONUS EPISODE #2- In Memory of Eva Gilhooly

I wanted to share something about my grandmother in this special short episode. In episode 11, I shared my story with the help of my friend Christin. But for this bonus episode, I wanted to commemorate the anniversary of my g...

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The Dichotomy of Grief - My Story | Matt Gilhooly
May 24, 2022

The Dichotomy of Grief - My Story | Matt Gilhooly

In this episode, we flipped the script so I could tell my story. Throughout the first batch of episodes, the guests (and listeners) asked when I would tell my story. So, in this episode, my first guest, Christin Lindley, leads the conversation as I share the pivotal moments that shaped my life and …

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Music Paved the Way for Everything Else | Alex Knight
May 17, 2022

Music Paved the Way for Everything Else | Alex Knight

In this episode, Alex and I talk about how his passion for music began and how, no matter how much he tried to choose other paths, music kept calling him back. After failing a band placement test in school, Alex almost gave up music. But he got an electric guitar, and his younger brother got a drum…

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After a Tragic Accident, Love Carries on in Memories and the Children | Rachel Fiorello
May 10, 2022

After a Tragic Accident, Love Carries on in Memories and the Children…

In this episode, I speak with my high school friend (and my grandmother's favorite neighbor) Rachel. She tells the story of fate intervening multiple times on her journey to marry the love of her life, Matt. Love won, and Rachel and Matt created a beautiful family of four. In a single moment in 201…

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How Losing a Mother as a Teen Can Shape a Man | Marty Klein
May 3, 2022

How Losing a Mother as a Teen Can Shape a Man | Marty Klein

In this episode of The Life Shift, host Matt Gilhooly and guest Marty Klein delve into the transformative experiences that shape our lives, coping with loss, and the diverse ways individuals navigate grief and change. Marty shares his unique story, providing insights into how his childhood, influen…

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Infertility Journeys Should Not Feel Isolating | Lauren Yard
April 12, 2022

Infertility Journeys Should Not Feel Isolating | Lauren Yard

Lauren joined me to talk about her journey of building her family. She is happily married with two children under three years old. However, it was not an easy journey for Lauren as she faced over two years of infertility and multiple miscarriages. We talk about the need for support and normalizing …

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Compounding Grief & Radical Acceptance | Christin Lindley
March 22, 2022

Compounding Grief & Radical Acceptance | Christin Lindley

Christin moved her life to be closer to her family, and then everything started to crumble around her. Join me as I talk to Christin Lindley, mother, wife, and company owner, about how a two-year period in her life changed everything.

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