Episodes

After years of feeling like they were playing a role society had created for them, Cristina Marcello took a stand by cutting off all their hair - and found their true identity in the process. "Once you allow yourself to be your authentic self, you stop caring about what society says you should o…

This bonus episode is a sneak peek of some of the content from the Patreon tiers. In these exclusive episodes, I will revisit past guests of The Life Shift Podcast and discuss how they felt about their episode recording on the show.

Marisa Eikenberry started in web development when her instructor pointed out a career path she didn't consider. Years later, she began editing podcasts by accident (previous sound engineering training) and quickly realized she loved it. And when her co-worker asked her to co-host a new podcast, she…

Robin Hofmann is a certified behavior analyst and award-winning film producer, writer, and director. "For the first time in my life, I felt in the right place."

Rebecca Lerch is a ballet dancer and a learning and development leader. She is also a single mother and hair loss advocate.

Tory Campbell is a breast cancer survivor. She is originally from Connecticut but now resides in San Diego, California.

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."

The End Question for All 32 Episodes To celebrate the end of season one, I compiled a collection of the final questions for each of the first 32 episodes of The Life Shift Podcast. I know that many listeners like to hear how the guest answers the final question.

Rob Cressy went from selling advertising on an obituary website to becoming a self-aware, growth-minded sports creator by design, not by default. This mindset helped him survive a near-death experience during a marathon run.

Jenny Wood was on a mission to find her husband. She was riding the subway home from work and saw a good-looking guy standing across from her. She thought to herself, "If he gets off at my stop, then I'll talk to him." He got off at an earlier stop, so she ran after him and tapped him on the should…

Erica shares the story of her journey to creating a family with her husband, Ryan. After facing challenges, she and her husband opted for fertility treatments, resulting in their first daughter, Brooklyn. Then, knowing they wanted to have more children, Erica and her husband sought more treatments …

Listen as Cory tells us about the breadcrumbs throughout his life that he regularly came back to and built upon (building skills), ultimately leading to starting his own business designing websites and producing short films with his best friend (live on your own terms).

Hondu shares this journey to sobriety and the moments that triggered his addiction. Most importantly, we discuss how he stays sober daily and the everyday struggles that try to pull him from his 6+ year sobriety.

Heather shares her story of when her 18-year marriage ended unexpectedly and changed everything she knew about herself and the world around her.

Dr. J shares his story of connection through mentorship. He shares the milestones in his journey, from meeting his mentor in class to building a strong working relationship, witnessing his final words, and finally fulfilling his mentor’s last wish.

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…

Noelle talks about the journey to finding purpose and a place that feels like home, triggered by a “hurry up and wait” process to return to Spain after a study abroad experience years earlier.

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Melissa talks about the journey to finding her true passion, triggered by a sudden phone call she received while heading to the airport in an Uber. The hospital called to tell her that her father had passed suddenly.

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.

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…

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.

In this episode, Matt is joined by learning and development leader, adjunct podcast professor, and host of the BLOC (Building Learning and Organizational Culture) podcast, Heidi Kirby. She is also finishing her Ph.D. program in Instructional Design and Technology.

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 …