Self-Discovery Episodes

A live co-hosted conversation about podcasting, storytelling, and how holding space for others slowly changes the people doing the work.

A quiet reflection on the slow practice of offering yourself the gentleness you deserve.

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.

Dr. Piper Gibson shares how refusing harmful medical advice for her son’s tic disorder led her to rebuild her life through functional medicine and help thousands of families worldwide.

Poet and practitioner of poetic medicine Cyra Sweet Dumitru shares how writing became her path to healing after her brother’s suicide.

After losing his job right before the pandemic, Clay Garrett discovered that slowing down was the key to finding purpose, presence, and peace.

After a colon cancer diagnosis at 38, Brooks Bell learns to listen to her body, release perfection, and rediscover joy in being alive.

Country singer Andrew Mitch shares how leaving a PhD program, coming out, and an unexpected angel-like encounter launched his authentic music career.

A guided way to slow down, notice what’s real, and see what’s shifting.

Maria Gallucci shares how growing up as a child of deaf adults and facing profound losses shaped her commitment to inclusion, compassion, and building connection across communities.

In this episode, Isabelle Daikeler shares how surrendering during a decade of pain sparked a profound transformation toward healing and authenticity.

Heidi Blackie shares how loss, illness, and perfectionism led to one pivotal vow to believe in her body’s ability to heal.

Chris Jordan shares how six words on his grandfather’s headstone became the guiding mantra that shaped his creative life and choices.

Replay of Taylor Coffman’s 2024 Life Shift episode, honoring aHUS Awareness Day and her story of survival, resilience, and patient advocacy.

After hitting six figures and still feeling empty, Kevin Palmieri left everything behind to rebuild a life rooted in self-belief, purpose, and growth.

Marine Corps veteran Jill Schulman shares how a moment of unexpected empathy helped her redefine bravery, resilience, and what it means to keep going.

Real people. Honest moments. Life, unfiltered. The Life Shift Podcast is a collection of candid conversations with people who’ve experienced the moment when everything changed – and chose to keep going. If you’ve ever felt stuck, cracked open, or quietly transformed, there’s probably an episode for you. Share this clip with your friends if you're a fan of The Life Shift – you never know who might need to hear the stories on this show. 🎧 Listen and follow wherever you get your podcasts or at w...

When Lisa Sugarman was ten, she was told her father died of a heart attack. But decades later, one unexpected question revealed a long-held secret that shifted everything. In this open and emotionally honest conversation, Lisa and I explore what it means to grieve someone twice, how silence can shape our stories, and the power of finally speaking the truth out loud.

After ten years in the classroom, Ryan Hennessey realized he was running on fumes. A powerful moment at a heart-led business retreat cracked something open in him and gave him the clarity he’d been chasing. He didn’t just walk away from teaching—he walked toward a life built on freedom, integrity, and impact.

When Mikelann Valterra sat across from her husband at their favorite sushi spot, she didn’t plan to end her marriage with a handshake. But that one act, quiet and deeply human, cracked open the life she had built and forced her to rebuild it from scratch. At 40, with her son by her side, she moved into her childhood bedroom and began the long, messy, and ultimately beautiful work of becoming herself again.

In this episode, Miron opens up about the grief, clarity, and courage it took to choose a new path. His story is a reminder that we’re allowed to outgrow our dreams and that starting over doesn’t mean failure. It can actually be the beginning of real freedom.

In this episode, I talk with artist and creative nomad Danny Suede about the bold decision he made as a teenager that changed everything, and how that one moment opened the door to a life he never imagined — one full of art, travel, and purposeful creation. Danny’s story reminds us that we can reimagine what “normal” looks like. That there’s nothing wrong with choosing something different. And that starting before you’re ready might just be the bravest thing you ever do.

This bonus episode brings back Elizabeth Rosenberg, a past guest on The Life Shift, to reflect on her journey since we last chatted. She shares how her perspective has evolved over the months, particularly regarding vulnerability and sharing personal stories. Elizabeth emphasizes the importance of leaning into our truths and how doing so can lead to unexpected growth and healing. It’s fascinating to hear how her experiences have shaped not just her personal life but also her professional endeavo...

Leyla King grew up in a vibrant family surrounded by food, faith, and love, but she did not have the language or clarity to name her Palestinian identity. In this episode, Leyla shares how a high school film screening shifted everything, leading her to reclaim her heritage, record her grandmother’s stories, and write Daughters of Palestine: A Memoir in Five Generations.