What if that pivotal moment was just the beginning?

Trauma Episodes

This category explores stories of trauma and the significant impacts they have on individuals' lives, highlighting resilience and the journey toward healing.
Normalizing Trauma Responses: Navigating Grief and Family Relationships | MC McDonald
June 13, 2023

Normalizing Trauma Responses: Navigating Grief and Family Relationshi…

This week on The Life Shift Podcast, MC McDonald shares her journey of overcoming trauma, navigating grief and family relationships, and finding success."I think if we can think about trauma and, and that point of healing as possible, then we can, we can enter into the healing process with a lo…

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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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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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Navigating Tragedy: Finding Strength in Life's Challenges | Beth Booker
April 25, 2023

Navigating Tragedy: Finding Strength in Life's Challenges | Beth Book…

Beth Booker, a public relations professional, shares her powerful story of resilience and hope on The Life Shift Podcast. In this episode, she opens up about the trauma of losing her birth parents at a young age and how it has shaped her life. Beth talks about the challenges of growing up without p…

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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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The Complexity of Grief After Losing a Brother in Childhood | Daniel Rinaldi
March 28, 2023

The Complexity of Grief After Losing a Brother in Childhood | Daniel …

Daniel Rinaldi shares his story of how losing his older brother to an inoperable brain tumor at the age of 10 changed his life forever.

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Releasing Shame and Embracing Purpose through Hearing Loss | Angela Irwin
March 21, 2023

Releasing Shame and Embracing Purpose through Hearing Loss | Angela I…

Angela's story of resilience, courage, and self-discovery is truly inspiring. In this episode, she talks about how she had to confront her childhood trauma of losing her hearing over fifteen years and how this trauma manifested in her 40s.

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Facing Tomorrow: Transforming Grief into Strength and Wisdom | John Kelley
Feb. 21, 2023

Facing Tomorrow: Transforming Grief into Strength and Wisdom | John K…

**Please note that this episode may be triggering for some listeners. Take care as you listen.**John Kelley shares his story of loss, resilience, and transforming grief in this week's episode. John's story is one of tragedy and triumph, and his incredible journey inspires many. In this episode,…

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A Bus Ride to Finding Hope: Overcoming Childhood Trauma to Start Anew | Pamela Topjian
Feb. 7, 2023

A Bus Ride to Finding Hope: Overcoming Childhood Trauma to Start Anew…

Content warning: This episode discusses depression, suicide ideation, and abuse. Please take care while listening.Pamela Topjian shares her inspirational story of overcoming childhood neglect and trauma to live a life she loves.

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From Surviving to Thriving: Overcoming Trauma & Finding Purpose | Sarah Blankenship
Dec. 13, 2022

From Surviving to Thriving: Overcoming Trauma & Finding Purpose | Sar…

In the face of tragedy and loss, she found the strength to keep going for her kids."I mean, if it weren't for them, I'm honestly a little afraid of what would have happened because they were my everything, everything I did for them."

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From a Dream to Building a Reality in America | Mathilde Bernard Funderburk
Oct. 25, 2022

From a Dream to Building a Reality in America | Mathilde Bernard Fund…

Mathilde Bernard Funderburk arrived in the United States with two suitcases and a heart full of hope."I still feel like that sometimes where I need to live this life for him. I need to go through these things that he could and never have done because he died at 15 years old."

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Healing from Childhood Trauma and PTSD | Ashley Pereira
Aug. 30, 2022

Healing from Childhood Trauma and PTSD | Ashley Pereira

In this episode, Matt is joined by Free Skin Co. business owner, branding, and marketing leader Ashley Pereira.Ashley shares deeply personal stories about her physically and sexually abusive upbringing. She shares the milestones in her journey, from leaving the situation to a devastatingly dark…

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The Permission to Let Go at a Devastating Moment | Erin Browning
Aug. 9, 2022

The Permission to Let Go at a Devastating Moment | Erin Browning

Erin talks about witnessing the sudden death of her partner. It was sudden and tragic, but the conversation centers around the signs around her on the day of the tragedy.

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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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Sometimes Things Shatter to Reveal Our Authentic Selves | Becca Berkey
June 28, 2022

Sometimes Things Shatter to Reveal Our Authentic Selves | Becca Berkey

In this episode, I talk to my friend Becca Berkey about the more recent pivotal moments in her life – the convergence of many nearly simultaneously. In one year, Becca got pregnant at 37, lost two family members on the same day, and then the world shut down due to the pandemic. But the most interes…

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From Chronic PTSD to Anxiety-Free Living | Adrienne
April 5, 2022

From Chronic PTSD to Anxiety-Free Living | Adrienne

In this episode of The Life Shift Podcast, we explore a non-traditional approach to recovering from chronic PTSD, featuring Adrienne, a yoga teacher, mobility specialist, biohacker, and self-improvement enthusiast. Adrienne's journey from the depths of severe PTSD to a life filled with purpose and …

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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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