Healing Episodes

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 Shift Podcast for sharing transformative stories.

In this episode of The Life Shift, Jenn Drummond, a mother of seven, mountaineer, and author of the book "BreakProof," shares her incredible journey of personal transformation that began with a life-threatening car accident in 2018. This near-fatal experience ignited a profound shift in her perspective, leading her to pursue a life of adventure and significance. J

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 their discussion, Matt and Nina explore themes of human connection, life's unpredictable nature, and grief's transformative power.

Entrepreneur Robyn Daigle shares her unique journey of battling Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. This journey, filled with unexpected twists and turns, led her to shift from a corporate lifestyle to entrepreneurship. Her story is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and the transformational power of life's unexpected challenges.

Struggling with physical issues that doctors couldn't explain, Alex turned to psychedelic-assisted therapy. This unconventional path led him to uncover and confront repressed memories of childhood abuse. His story illuminates the healing power of psychedelics, the importance of a strong support system, and the intricate connections between physical symptoms and emotional trauma.

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

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.

Christina Oyola shares her journey through tragedies, heartbreak, and healing. This episode offers a raw glimpse into the depths of human resilience, the healing power of storytelling, and the ongoing dance between trauma and triumph.

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.

Jaclyn Lindsey, the CEO of kindness.org, shares finding kindness in chaos and darkness - from a troubled adolescence marred by substance abuse, bullying, and self-destruction to her transformative journey toward faith, resilience, and change.

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

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 life shift. Her story is a powerful testament to the human spirit's incredible ability to persevere, even in the face of life's most challenging times. S2E99: Jackie Ferguson - Embracing Change: Resilience and Transformation After Personal Turmoil

Tanmeet Sethi shares her story of authenticity, vulnerability, and the art of reclaiming joy amidst life's overwhelming challenges. Guest Dr. Tanmeet Sethi, a beacon of inspiration in both integrative and psychedelic medicine, shares insights from her personal journey, shedding light on moments of adversity, societal conditioning, and finding justice amidst suffering. S2E95: Tanmeet Sethi: Reclaiming Joy and Finding Justice: A Healing Journey

In this episode of The Life Shift Podcast, Nicole Middendorf shares her experience with domestic violence and her remarkable journey to break free from a suffocating relationship. S2E94: Nicole Middendorf - From Controlled to Empowered: Breaking Free from Domestic Violence

Amanda Hall shares her remarkable journey of overcoming addiction and incarceration, leading into changing lives through justice reform. S2E93: Amanda Hall - From Addiction and Incarceration to Justice Reform

Ginny Priem shares her personal story of betrayal and deception, which led to her transformative journey of overcoming narcissistic abuse. The conversation delves into the challenges, lessons learned, and path to healing and personal growth.

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

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 others for support, the value of community, and the power of gratitude in finding hope and healing.

In this episode, Alyse Maslonik shares her story of surviving domestic abuse and sexual assault during her childhood. She talks about the constant state of fight or flight that she lived in and how it affected her personal development. Alyse also discusses her upcoming book, "The Anger She Keeps: A True Story of Rage and Redemption," which explores the theme of holding onto anger as a way of healing. "I get if no one wants to believe me, but I wouldn't feel right or if I would just not try one more time and then someone else becomes a victim. So that is why I told my mom. But it's interesting. There was so much turmoil in my life, even when I told my mom, it was not a turning point."

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 talks about finding hope and healing through mental health and emphasizes that seeking help is a sign of strength. “I think that's important to me now, where it sounds almost cliche, but it's okay to not be okay. It's okay to sometimes just lay in bed and cry, and you need to process those emotions and those feelings.”

In this episode of The Life Shift Podcast, guest Olivia Dreizen Howell shares her personal story of going through a divorce as a single mother with two young children. "I really knew my kids deserved a life that didn't include walking on eggshells all the time. And they deserved a mother that could show up for them. I mean, Matt, I have letters I wrote to my sons apologizing for the things I had to do to survive at that time. You know, and I was so scared that something would happen to me, and they wouldn't know that I believed in them, or that I thought that they were okay to be themselves, or that they could be whoever they wanted to be.”

Michelle Glogovac, a podcasting expert, award-winning publicist, and author of Podcast Guesting Made Simple, shares her experience of a life-changing medical emergency that occurred only a week after her 41st birthday. "Well, the ER doctor said to me she goes, "if you had waited until that Friday to see your regular doctor, you would have died."

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 niece's wedding and five days before Suzanne was set to launch her new program. “I had a friend who does the shamanic rattles if you've ever heard of these intense rattling. And she rattled, rattled. And when it hit the peak moment, I took this vessel and just smashed it on the stone hearth. And it went into just a bajillion pieces. And the whole room went, kuch! And my body did. It was like the message to my body, and I think others felt this too, that there would be no putting back together this thing.”

Robert Peterpaul, host of the "The Art of Kindness" podcast, shares his inspiring story of resilience and the power of kindness. “I remember the moment that really started to shift things was waking up that morning to go to school. When my brother said, my stomach hurts, I don't feel well, I don't feel well. I immediately thought he was faking it. I thought he was just trying to get out of class because, listen, I've hid in the basement, I've hid in closets, I've hid under the tables to not go to school. That was us. And then he kept up with it. And I still was kind of like, huh. I think my parents, too, at first maybe thought that. And then... they finally relented and said, okay, we'll take you to the doctor. And he was just in so much pain. And so I went off to school, kind of probably forgot about it. I was like, maybe jealous he was staying home, to be honest. And then when I came out of school, my parents weren't there to pick me up.”