On the outside, John looked healthy. But on paper, he was struggling. His passion to push himself helped him out of a wheelchair. Find something that fuels you. Make the process more beautiful than the outcome. Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app or visit www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com…
John Ulsh didn't want his kids pushing him in a wheelchair. Some of that was ego. But mostly, he didn't want to be a burden. He could have taken full Social Security. He refused to give in. Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app or visit…
After his accident, John could've convinced himself of anything. But he landed on this: he survived so his kids would have a dad. Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app or visit www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com #TheLifeShiftPodcast #JohnUlsh #Parenting #Inspiration
John Ulsh survived a horrific car accident. Given a 3% chance of survival, 18 days in a coma, 45 surgeries. He shares his powerful story of resilience. John is now a motivational speaker and coach. Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app or visit www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com #JohnUlsh…
From sternum to pelvis, multiple surgeries mark the body, yet appearances deceive. You might see health, but reality reveals a different story. Resilience shines through even after the toughest battles. Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app or visit www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com #Resilience #HealthJourney #HiddenIllness #InnerStrength
John Ulsh details the amazing physical recovery he's experienced after a near-death experience. While he may look "healthy and in shape" now, the reality is, on paper, it's a different story. Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app or visit www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com #RecoveryJourney #LifeShift #JohnUlsh #Inspiration
Working with special needs kids became an unexpected turning point in John’s healing. He talked about showing up to the gym on a walker and being met with encouragement, joy, and zero judgment. No one cared what he used to be able to do. They cared that he showed up.…
What if the hardest thing you’ve ever faced became the reason you kept going? After surviving a horrific car accident that left him with a three percent chance of survival, John Ulsh spent years relearning how to live, move, and believe in the life ahead of him. Across 45 surgeries…
When a car crash left him with a 3% chance of survival, John Ulsh had to rebuild everything—his body, his mindset, and his sense of purpose. In this conversation, John shares what 17 years and 45 surgeries have taught him about patience, pain, and the quiet power of showing up.…
Brianna Laricchia is building a platform for pet grief. It's a place to find others who understand your pain. A community to remind you: You are not alone. Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app or visit www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com #PetGrief #AnimalLoss #GriefSupport #MentalHealth
No one else could soothe her… But her dog could. She helped her soften the blows of teenage years. School pressure, friendship changes, family angst. She was never really alone. Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app or visit www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com #TeenageStruggles #DogTherapy #EmotionalSupport #Podcast #MentalWellness
This episode is part of The Things We Carry, a solo series shaped by the themes that stay with me after the conversations on The Life Shift. Today I am talking about those quiet or sudden moments when everything in your life shifts. The ground moves. The story you thought…
There’s a moment in John’s story when the “why me” question turns into “what now.” That’s where everything changes. When loss, pain, or circumstance stop being the whole story. And you start creating a new one. He could have stayed in that place of survival, but he chose to rebuild…
Brianna was starting to plan her wedding, excited to start her life with her now-husband, when her brother texted with some difficult news about Molly. What was supposed to be an exciting time was tainted with dread and fear. Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app…
It was a rough 2 days. She couldn't walk or breathe, and we knew it was time. We decided to call the vet the next day. Then, at 1:30 in the morning, she took her last breath. Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app or visit…
Brianna shares how deciding to put her dog in a wheelchair allowed her to have a good quality of life. It was chaotic because Brianna tore her ACL at the same time. Getting the dog to walk, while limping herself, felt like they were twins! Subscribe to The Life Shift…
I had to make a very difficult decision. Was it too soon? Lap of Love shared a comforting thought with me: "It's better a month too soon than a day too late." A hard decision with no right answer. Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app…
Brianna Laricchia felt lost when her 15-year relationship with her beloved dog, Molly, ended. All that love, nowhere to put it. This being saw her through every phase of life. What happens when that support is gone? Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app or visit…
Brianna shares how going off to college didn’t pull her away from home the way she expected. Instead of staying on campus, she kept coming back to study at home, drawn by her connection with Molly. That time together deepened a bond she didn’t yet realize would shape her life.…
When therapist Brianna Laricchia lost her dog Molly, the grief felt impossible to explain. It wasn’t “just a pet.” It was family, love, and presence — all gone in an instant. In this heartfelt conversation, Brianna shares how that loss shaped her life and her work as a grief counselor,…
What if your greatest teacher had four legs and an endless capacity for love? When licensed therapist Brianna Laricchia lost her dog Molly, the grief cracked her heart wide open. It wasn’t just about losing a pet — it was about losing a constant, unconditional presence that had shaped who…
A big guy, derelict apartments, and a missing man. Dr. Robb Kelly recounts the time he thought he was going crazy. What really happened that day? Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app or visit www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com #Podcast #StoryTime #StrangeEncounters #RobbKelly
Dr. Robb Kelly shares a story from his childhood that was normalized back in the day. He didn't realize it was trauma at the time, but now he's unmasking that stuff and finding that most people have a story. Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app…
This episode is part of The Things We Carry, a solo series shaped by the themes that stay with me long after the conversations on The Life Shift. Today I am talking about those disorienting moments when the life you have been living suddenly feels unfamiliar. The pieces stop fitting…
