What if that pivotal moment was just the beginning?

Mental Health Episodes

Conversations in this category delve into various mental health challenges and the journeys people undergo in seeking understanding, support, and healing.
Empathy, Activism, and Personal Growth: Creating Change and Hope | Amy Glassman
Sept. 29, 2023

Empathy, Activism, and Personal Growth: Creating Change and Hope | Am…

S2E85: Amy Glassman - Empathy, Activism, and Personal Growth: Creating Change and Hope

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From Burnout to Breakthrough: Power of Honest Conversations | Tony Martignetti
Sept. 26, 2023

From Burnout to Breakthrough: Power of Honest Conversations | Tony Ma…

Tony Martignetti shares how honest conversations helped him overcome challenges and find purpose.

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A Journey of Transpersonal Transformation: Finding Purpose After a Career Limiting Diagnosis | Elen Sentier
Sept. 22, 2023

A Journey of Transpersonal Transformation: Finding Purpose After a Ca…

Elen Sentier shares how rheumatoid arthritis changed her life, leading her to embrace her generational witchcraft practices and become a transpersonal transformation psychotherapist.

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PREVIEW: Cristina Marcello - After the Recording: Patreon Bonus Episode #15
Sept. 18, 2023

PREVIEW: Cristina Marcello - After the Recording: Patreon Bonus Episo…

Patreon Bonus Episode 15 Teaser - Cristina Marcello

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From Dream Job & Emmy Awards to Mental Health Advocacy & Finding True Happiness | Danny Quin
Sept. 15, 2023

From Dream Job & Emmy Awards to Mental Health Advocacy & Finding True…

Danny Quin shares his journey from working in sports media to finding his calling in storytelling as a marketer. Danny faced challenges balancing his dream job with his family life, eventually leading to depression and a life-changing doctor's appointment.--mental health advocacy--

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PREVIEW: Heidi Kirby - After the Recording: Patreon Bonus Episode #14
Aug. 28, 2023

PREVIEW: Heidi Kirby - After the Recording: Patreon Bonus Episode #14

I wanted to share this clip from Heidi Kirby's bonus episode recording for the Patreon members. In these recordings, I reconnect with past guests to discuss their experience on The Life Shift Podcast, share their stories, and allow them to share any updates since their episode aired.In this cli…

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What Would You Say?  - Part 3 - 10 More Reflections on Pivotal Moments
Aug. 25, 2023

What Would You Say? - Part 3 - 10 More Reflections on Pivotal Moments

This bonus episode recaps the final statements from episodes 61-70, where guests reflect on what they would say to themselves before their life shift moment and offer advice to those going through similar experiences. These conversations are raw, personal, and deeply inspiring. These conversations …

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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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Unmasking Vulnerability: From Achieving Goals to Embracing Emotional Depth | Newton Cheng
Aug. 8, 2023

Unmasking Vulnerability: From Achieving Goals to Embracing Emotional …

Newton Cheng, Director of Health and Performance at Google, world champion competitive powerlifter, and father, shares his story of growing up in a traditional Asian American family and feeling the pressure to achieve success by checking all the boxes. He talks about how this pressure led him to pi…

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The Illusion of Love: Seeking Validation in a Relationship | Jenny Dreizen
Aug. 1, 2023

The Illusion of Love: Seeking Validation in a Relationship | Jenny Dr…

Jenny Dreizen shares her personal story of wanting to get married and start a family with her partner but struggling to get him to commit. She reflects on her own worthiness and the societal pressure to follow a certain path in life. In this episode of The Life Shift Podcast, Jenny talks about the …

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BONUS - You Might Like: "Drinking with Gin" Podcast Trailer
July 28, 2023

BONUS - You Might Like: "Drinking with Gin" Podcast Trailer

As a special treat to The Life Shift Podcast listeners, I wanted to share the trailer of a show that I think fits in the space that we try to talk about on The Life Shift. This show is called "Drinking with Gin" and is hosted by Ginny Priem (future guest of The Life Shift). However, I do want to no…

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A Health Scare That Changed Everything: Advocating for Your Life | Michelle Glogovac
July 25, 2023

A Health Scare That Changed Everything: Advocating for Your Life | Mi…

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 Frida…

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From Misunderstood to Empowered: Breaking Free from ADHD Stigma and Labels | Heather Taylor
July 4, 2023

From Misunderstood to Empowered: Breaking Free from ADHD Stigma and L…

Heather Taylor, writer, and director of TV and films, opens up about her personal experiences with ADHD in the corporate world. She shares how she struggled to fit in and perform while masking her symptoms, leading to exhaustion and burnout."I felt like no one listened to what I was actua…

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Overcoming Shame, Toxic Masculinity, And Finding Purpose | John D’Agostini
June 27, 2023

Overcoming Shame, Toxic Masculinity, And Finding Purpose | John D’Ago…

In this episode of The Life Shift Podcast, John D'Agostini shares his journey of overcoming shame, toxic masculinity, and finding purpose. He discusses his experiences coping with family addiction and abuse, societal pressure on gender roles, and struggling with isolation and sleeping in his car. H…

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Entrepreneurship, Family, and Mental Health: Learning Life Lessons from Tragedy | Larry Sprung
May 16, 2023

Entrepreneurship, Family, and Mental Health: Learning Life Lessons fr…

In this episode, entrepreneur and financial expert Larry Sprung shares his journey of overcoming loss and tragedy in his family to help others. Larry's experiences taught him valuable lessons about the importance of mental health and seeking help when needed.“If you're walking down the street a…

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Overcoming Mental Traps And Finding Your Compass | Jenna Irving
May 9, 2023

Overcoming Mental Traps And Finding Your Compass | Jenna Irving

In this episode, Jenna Irving shares her personal journey of overcoming mental traps and finding her "compass.""Because you really don't know how much time you have. And I felt like I had wasted so much time living in my head. I had to step out of my head." - Jenna Irving

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The Importance of Courageous Leadership and Trust in Business | Ryan Berman
May 2, 2023

The Importance of Courageous Leadership and Trust in Business | Ryan …

In this episode, Ryan Berman shares his inspirational journey of self-discovery through writing a book and pursuing courageous ideas in business.“Like when you first tiptoe into that world, you have your own idea of what, like a powerful entrepreneur is gonna be like until you know, something a…

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Escaping Narcissism and Finding Her Voice: "It's Me or the Horse" | Wiley Davis
April 11, 2023

Escaping Narcissism and Finding Her Voice: "It's Me or the Horse" | W…

TRIGGER WARNING: This ep contains talk of childhood and adult abuse.In her recent book, Wiley Davis shares her powerful journey of self-discovery. Growing up as a secret atheist in a Presbyterian household, she found solace in horse riding with her friends as she navigated life. But it was leav…

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Leaving the Mormon Church and Finding a New Purpose in Life | Brian Acord
April 4, 2023

Leaving the Mormon Church and Finding a New Purpose in Life | Brian A…

Brian Acord shares a powerful and emotional journey of leaving a high-demand religion. Growing up in Utah, surrounded by Mormons, Brian's life was deeply intertwined with the church. Everyone he knew was a church member, and he felt pressured to conform to its teachings. Brian shares his story of d…

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Exploring Emotional Trauma and Healing Through Therapy | Ryan Gottfredson
March 7, 2023

Exploring Emotional Trauma and Healing Through Therapy | Ryan Gottfre…

In this episode of The Life Shift Podcast, my guest, Ryan Gottfredson, a leadership development author, researcher, and consultant, shares his journey to understanding his relationship with his parents, his emotional struggles, and how his lack of emotional support as a child has left him with diff…

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Sneak Peek Patreon Bonus Episode: Follow Up with Marty Klein
Nov. 28, 2022

Sneak Peek Patreon Bonus Episode: Follow Up with Marty Klein

This bonus episode is a sneak peek of some of the content from the Patreon tiers. In these exclusive episodes, I will revisit past guests of The Life Shift Podcast and discuss how they felt about their episode recording on the show.

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The Power of YES! - How Others Helped Identify True Passions | Marisa Eikenberry
Nov. 22, 2022

The Power of YES! - How Others Helped Identify True Passions | Marisa…

Marisa Eikenberry started in web development when her instructor pointed out a career path she didn't consider. Years later, she began editing podcasts by accident (previous sound engineering training) and quickly realized she loved it. And when her co-worker asked her to co-host a new podcast, she…

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