What if that pivotal moment was just the beginning?

Self-Discovery Episodes

This category highlights journeys of self-discovery, showcasing how personal challenges and transformative experiences lead individuals to a deeper understanding of themselves.
PREVIEW: Elizabeth Rosenberg - After the Recording: Patreon Bonus Episode #17
Oct. 30, 2023

PREVIEW: Elizabeth Rosenberg - After the Recording: Patreon Bonus Epi…

I wanted to share this clip from Elizabeth Rosenberg'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.Pat…

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Self-Sacrifice to Self-Discovery: The Power of a Laugh | Debbie Weiss
Oct. 20, 2023

Self-Sacrifice to Self-Discovery: The Power of a Laugh | Debbie Weiss

Debbie Weiss shares her journey from self-sacrifice to self-discovery. Debbie opens up about her experiences as a caregiver for her father and raising a child with special needs while neglecting her own needs. The turning point came during a transformative weekend getaway with friends, where Debbie…

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Breaking Boundaries: Defying Expectations with Strength and Resilience | Yehee Son
Oct. 17, 2023

Breaking Boundaries: Defying Expectations with Strength and Resilienc…

Yehee shares her personal journey as a person with cerebral palsy, an undocumented immigrant, and her unwavering determination to excel academically. Through her story, she emphasizes the power of resilience, the transformative power of education, and the profound impact of supportive communities.…

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Building Pride: Embracing Identity and Belonging | Michael Kaye
Oct. 13, 2023

Building Pride: Embracing Identity and Belonging | Michael Kaye

Michael shares his experiences growing up feeling different and his challenges in accepting his true identity and building pride in himself. He discusses the impact of bullying and internalized homophobia and the importance of creating spaces where LGBTQ+ individuals can feel accepted and supported…

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From Restriction to Freedom: Spark Your Zeal | Nadia Carta
Oct. 10, 2023

From Restriction to Freedom: Spark Your Zeal | Nadia Carta

Nadia Carta shares her journey of leaving her small island home in Sardinia, Italy and breaking free from the limitations imposed by her religion on this episode of The Life Shift Podcast. The conversation explores themes of self-discovery, manifesting-dreams, and embracing intuition.S2E88: Nad…

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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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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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External Validation & the Courage to Pursue Wildest Dreams | LOLO Pritchard
Sept. 8, 2023

External Validation & the Courage to Pursue Wildest Dreams | LOLO Pri…

LOLO Pritchard, a talented songwriter and performer, shares her inspiring story, filled with passion, determination, and the courage to pursue her wildest dreams."Your voice is so powerful. And it's so important to use it because that's how we make change in the world." - Lolo Pritchard.

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Harnessing Inner Light and Creating a Global Ripple Effect | Alice Chun
Aug. 29, 2023

Harnessing Inner Light and Creating a Global Ripple Effect | Alice Ch…

Alice Chun shares an inspiring story of innovation and invention. Her focus on solar energy began when she was a material technology specialist and started sewing solar panels to fabric and thin plastic. After the Haiti earthquake, Alice turned her studio into an innovation studio to help Haiti. Sh…

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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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What Would You Say? 27 Reflections on Pivotal Moments
July 13, 2023

What Would You Say? 27 Reflections on Pivotal Moments

This bonus episode recaps the final statements from episodes 33-60, 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.

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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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Transforming Negative Habits into Personal Growth: The Empowering Benefits of Journaling | Kristy Olinger
June 20, 2023

Transforming Negative Habits into Personal Growth: The Empowering Ben…

In this episode of "The Life Shift Podcast," Kristy Olinger discusses the importance of reflecting on our habits and questioning whether they are serving us well."It's this idea that when you don't have control over your waking hours, and if any listeners have young kids, you know that yo…

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From Burnout To Spiritual Awakening: A Journey Of Self-discovery And Corporate Success | Elizabeth Rosenberg
June 6, 2023

From Burnout To Spiritual Awakening: A Journey Of Self-discovery And …

Elizabeth Rosenberg shares her personal journey from burnout to spiritual awakening.“And I learned through therapy that I would also give myself migraines not only to give myself a time out but to punish myself for not being successful at what I had set out to do, which is just like mind-blowin…

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Transforming the Relationship with Food and Body: Journey to Health and Happiness | Laura Harless
May 23, 2023

Transforming the Relationship with Food and Body: Journey to Health a…

In this episode, Laura Harless shares her journey of transforming her relationship with food and body to achieve a whole-body transformation. She discusses the importance of self-awareness and internal stabilization to avoid extremes in diet culture. Laura also shares her successful weight loss jou…

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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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Bonus - You Might Like: "three siblings" podcast trailer
April 20, 2023

Bonus - You Might Like: "three siblings" podcast trailer

As a special treat to The Life Shift Podcast listeners, I wanted to share the trailer of a show that I listen to and think fits in the space that we try to talk about on The Life Shift. This show is called "three siblings." However, I do want to note some trigger warnings as this show talks about s…

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From Chasing Success to Prioritizing Self-Care: A Life-Changing Journey | Matt LeBris
April 18, 2023

From Chasing Success to Prioritizing Self-Care: A Life-Changing Journ…

In this episode of The Life Shift Podcast, Matt LeBris shares his journey of chasing external success, the attention that comes with it, and how he shifted his focus to internal growth.

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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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Bonus: ONE YEAR of The Life Shift Podcast + Season 2 Trailer!
March 22, 2023

Bonus: ONE YEAR of The Life Shift Podcast + Season 2 Trailer!

The Life Shift Podcast is ONE YEAR old as of March 22, 2023! This journey has been unexpected and incredible. I wanted to commemorate this moment, discuss the journey, and plans, and share the brand new UPDATED trailer for Year (Season) 2 of the podcast.

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