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.
Journey from Addiction to Self-Love and Triumph | Levi Kreis
Aug. 2, 2022

Journey from Addiction to Self-Love and Triumph | Levi Kreis

In this episode of 'The Life Shift Podcast,' host Matt Gilhooly chats with Tony Award-winning artist Levi Kreis about his transformative journey from the throes of addiction to the pinnacle of Broadway success. It's a raw, intimate exploration of personal struggles, the power of self-acceptance, an…

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Triggered by Two Words | Leaving a Toxic Relationship | Diane Diaz
July 26, 2022

Triggered by Two Words | Leaving a Toxic Relationship | Diane Diaz

Diane talks about the journey to finding her confidence and grit, fueled by an abusive and mostly absent father, and how she vied never to repeat the cycle.

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Twists and Turns from Corporate Life to Dream Farm Life | Jenna Byrne
July 12, 2022

Twists and Turns from Corporate Life to Dream Farm Life | Jenna Byrne

In this episode, I talk to my friend Jenna about when she was five months pregnant with her first daughter; she and her husband quit their corporate jobs, sold everything they owned, and downsized to a travel trailer to travel the country and learn from other farmers. The twists and turns led them …

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Perfect Timing at Life-Altering Crossroads | Chantal Watts
July 5, 2022

Perfect Timing at Life-Altering Crossroads | Chantal Watts

Chantal Watts is a former television news producer turned full-time parent. She spends her days child-wrangling, reading, and cuddling up to her husband. She's worn many hats and lived a range of experiences throughout her 30+ years, but two pivotal chance encounters helped give her the life she al…

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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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Broadway to Memphis: The Journey to Finding What Matters | Randy Redd
June 14, 2022

Broadway to Memphis: The Journey to Finding What Matters | Randy Redd

In this episode, my friend Randy Redd joins me to discuss his long and winding road through Broadway, film, and television that brought him to find something that brings fire to his heart. We talked about his journey as a writer, musician, actor, singer, and anything New York City needed from him. …

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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 Spiritual Kick in the Pants | Ana Reina
May 31, 2022

A Spiritual Kick in the Pants | Ana Reina

Sometimes all you need is a kick in the pants to find your life's purpose, even if it’s a spiritual one. My friend Ana Reina joins The Life Shift podcast to discuss how a meditation and spiritual reading session kicked her into high gear to start living her true purpose. We discuss the moments alon…

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Music Paved the Way for Everything Else | Alex Knight
May 17, 2022

Music Paved the Way for Everything Else | Alex Knight

In this episode, Alex and I talk about how his passion for music began and how, no matter how much he tried to choose other paths, music kept calling him back. After failing a band placement test in school, Alex almost gave up music. But he got an electric guitar, and his younger brother got a drum…

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A Journey from Performative to Authentic | Ted Donath
March 29, 2022

A Journey from Performative to Authentic | Ted Donath

Soon after Ted’s father died, he had what he called a "life revolution.” He quit his job in LA, sold his house, got re-married, and moved back to rural GA, all within a (pandemic) year. In our conversation, we talked about how performative experiences defined the early parts of his life until a ser…

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How a Divorce and a Credit Card Led to a Successful Bakery Business | Shanna Benson
March 22, 2022

How a Divorce and a Credit Card Led to a Successful Bakery Business |…

Little did she know that checking the mail would change her life forever.

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Trailer: The Life Shift Podcast
March 10, 2022

Trailer: The Life Shift Podcast

This is the Life Shift podcast. Host Matt Gilhooly has candid conversations with people about the pivotal moments that changed their lives forever. We all have our stories, but through these conversations, we discover communi...

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