What if that pivotal moment was just the beginning?

Episodes

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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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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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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Oct. 6, 2023

Balancing Head and Heart: Finding Purpose After Loss | Lisa Cooper

Lisa Cooper shares her journey and the shifts she experienced after losing her mother. This episode explores the power of love and how it continues to shape our lives even after our loved ones have passed away. S2E87: Balancing Head and Heart: Finding Purpose After Loss

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Oct. 3, 2023

From Exclusion to Inclusion: Losing and Regaining Faith | Tim Villegas

S2E86: From Exclusion to Inclusion: Losing and Regaining Faith | Tim Villegas

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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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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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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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Sept. 19, 2023

Navigating Loss and Rediscovering Self: A Journey of Hope | Jonathan…

In this episode of The Life Shift Podcast, Jonathan DeYoe shares his story of overcoming loss and finding hope. Jonathan's journey of grief and healing began when he lost his brother, which turned his world upside down. Throughout the episode, Jonathan emphasizes the importance of reaching out to o…

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Sept. 18, 2023

PREVIEW: Cristina Marcello - After the Recording: Patreon Bonus Episo…

Patreon Bonus Episode 15 Teaser - Cristina Marcello

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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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Sept. 12, 2023

The Anger She Keeps: Finding Home After Abuse & Trauma | Alyse Maslon…

In this episode, Alyse Maslonik shares her story of surviving domestic abuse and sexual assault during her childhood. She talks about the constant state of fight or flight that she lived in and how it affected her personal development. Alyse also discusses her upcoming book, "The Anger She Keeps: A…

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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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Sept. 1, 2023

BONUS: In Memory of Joan Gilhooly & a "Super September" Life Shift Po…

On September 1, 1989, when I was just eight years old, my mother was killed in a motorcycle accident. As I have discussed on this show, this moment shaped not only my childhood but also my adulthood. It is also the reason The Life Shift Podcast exists. Through the Life Shift podcast, I have had the…

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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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Aug. 28, 2023

PREVIEW: Heidi Kirby - After the Recording: Patreon Bonus Episode #14

I wanted to share this clip from Heidi Kirby'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. In this cli…

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Aug. 25, 2023

What Would You Say? - Part 3 - 10 More Reflections on Pivotal Moments

This bonus episode recaps the final statements from episodes 61-70, 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. These conversations …

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Aug. 22, 2023

Coping with Grief and Guilt: Finding Strength, Healing, and Hope in M…

Sunny Chang shares his journey of finding strength, healing, and hope in mental health after coping with grief and guilt. Sunny emphasizes the importance of processing emotions and feelings and shares his strategies for dealing with loss, including practicing mindfulness, therapy, and exercise. He …

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Aug. 15, 2023

Liberation in Divorce: Story of Healing and Growth Inspires Others to…

In this episode of The Life Shift Podcast, guest Olivia Dreizen Howell shares her personal story of going through a divorce as a single mother with two young children. "I really knew my kids deserved a life that didn't include walking on eggshells all the time. And they deserved a mother that co…

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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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Aug. 1, 2023

The Illusion of Love: Seeking Validation in a Relationship | Jenny Dr…

Jenny Dreizen shares her personal story of wanting to get married and start a family with her partner but struggling to get him to commit. She reflects on her own worthiness and the societal pressure to follow a certain path in life. In this episode of The Life Shift Podcast, Jenny talks about the …

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July 28, 2023

BONUS - You Might Like: "Drinking with Gin" Podcast Trailer

As a special treat to The Life Shift Podcast listeners, I wanted to share the trailer of a show that I think fits in the space that we try to talk about on The Life Shift. This show is called "Drinking with Gin" and is hosted by Ginny Priem (future guest of The Life Shift). However, I do want to no…

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