Self-awareness Episodes

A world class cellist felt relief, not grief, the night her career quietly ended. Kate Kayaian on identity, permission, and starting over at midlife.

Colette Jane Fehr spent years in a marriage that looked perfect from the outside. In this episode, she shares the moment she realized emotional connection had been missing all along, and what it took to finally find her voice.

This episode is part of The Things We Carry, a solo series shaped by the themes that stay with me after more than two hundred conversations on The Life Shift. Today I am talking about the small moments that end up changing everything. Not the dramatic events we can point to, but the quieter shifts. The split second where you choose something different. The small yes or no that later becomes a turning point. The thought you almost ignore until it finally lands. In this reflection, I talk about t...

Broadway performer and spiritual guide Seth Stewart shares his journey from center stage to sacred stillness, revealing how trusting his inner voice reshaped his life.

Author and healer Kristina Amelong shares how the loss of her brother, addiction recovery, and decades of silence led to a powerful story of healing, connection, and transformation in her memoir What My Brother Knew.

Kyle V. Robinson's compelling narrative is a testament to the transformative power of mentorship and self-discovery amidst adversity. Growing up in a challenging environment, Kyle faced the dual burdens of an abusive stepfather and a pervasive sense of inadequacy. However, a turning point emerged during his high school years when he met Mr. Brady, a teacher who recognized Kyle's intelligence and potential. This pivotal moment provided Kyle with the much-needed affirmation that he was worthy of success and happiness, a belief that had long eluded him. Mr. Brady's encouragement became a driving force, motivating Kyle to confront his struggles and embrace the possibility of a brighter future.