What if that pivotal moment was just the beginning?

Healing Episodes

A focus on the healing processes individuals undertake after trauma, loss, or major life changes, showcasing the paths to recovery and self-discovery.
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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From Surviving to Thriving: Overcoming Trauma & Finding Purpose | Sarah Blankenship
Dec. 13, 2022

From Surviving to Thriving: Overcoming Trauma & Finding Purpose | Sar…

In the face of tragedy and loss, she found the strength to keep going for her kids."I mean, if it weren't for them, I'm honestly a little afraid of what would have happened because they were my everything, everything I did for them."

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Finding Oneself after a Cancer Diagnosis | Tory Campbell
Nov. 1, 2022

Finding Oneself after a Cancer Diagnosis | Tory Campbell

Tory Campbell is a breast cancer survivor. She is originally from Connecticut but now resides in San Diego, California.

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How Living with Intention Helped to Overcome a Near-Death Experience | Rob Cressy
Oct. 18, 2022

How Living with Intention Helped to Overcome a Near-Death Experience …

Rob Cressy went from selling advertising on an obituary website to becoming a self-aware, growth-minded sports creator by design, not by default. This mindset helped him survive a near-death experience during a marathon run.

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Staying Sober Requires Finding the Right People | Hondu Knight
Sept. 20, 2022

Staying Sober Requires Finding the Right People | Hondu Knight

Hondu shares this journey to sobriety and the moments that triggered his addiction. Most importantly, we discuss how he stays sober daily and the everyday struggles that try to pull him from his 6+ year sobriety.

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Healing from Childhood Trauma and PTSD | Ashley Pereira
Aug. 30, 2022

Healing from Childhood Trauma and PTSD | Ashley Pereira

In this episode, Matt is joined by Free Skin Co. business owner, branding, and marketing leader Ashley Pereira.Ashley shares deeply personal stories about her physically and sexually abusive upbringing. She shares the milestones in her journey, from leaving the situation to a devastatingly dark…

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Sometimes Things Shatter to Reveal Our Authentic Selves | Becca Berkey
June 28, 2022

Sometimes Things Shatter to Reveal Our Authentic Selves | Becca Berkey

In this episode, I talk to my friend Becca Berkey about the more recent pivotal moments in her life – the convergence of many nearly simultaneously. In one year, Becca got pregnant at 37, lost two family members on the same day, and then the world shut down due to the pandemic. But the most interes…

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Burning Everything to Find True Purpose | Kelly Anderson
June 21, 2022

Burning Everything to Find True Purpose | Kelly Anderson

In this episode, I host my new connection, Kelly Anderson. Kelly and I met through LinkedIn, but as you will notice through the conversation, we found a strong connection through the discussion about her pivotal moments. In this episode, Kelly talks about how she left the corporate world to find he…

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It Took Almost Losing a Leg to Chase After a Dream Career | David Toback
June 7, 2022

It Took Almost Losing a Leg to Chase After a Dream Career | David Tob…

In this episode, I am joined by my friend David Toback, a voice actor and creator of the GVAA Rate Guide used by non-union voice actors. In our conversation, we talk about how a collection of shifts in his life led him to lean into his passion and be more open to the universe. In addition, we learn…

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A Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis Changed Everything | Morgan Gallo
April 19, 2022

A Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis Changed Everything | Morgan Gallo

Join me on this episode as I talk to my friend, Morgan (Mo), from high school. Our paths only briefly passed, but we sparked a strong connection, and since then, I have been following her journey. In this episode, we talk about how Mo's MS (Multiple Sclerosis) diagnosis changed her life and how she…

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From Chronic PTSD to Anxiety-Free Living | Adrienne
April 5, 2022

From Chronic PTSD to Anxiety-Free Living | Adrienne

In this episode of The Life Shift Podcast, we explore a non-traditional approach to recovering from chronic PTSD, featuring Adrienne, a yoga teacher, mobility specialist, biohacker, and self-improvement enthusiast. Adrienne's journey from the depths of severe PTSD to a life filled with purpose and …

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