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…
Molly was not just a dog. She was the one who quietly taught Brianna about responsibility. About tenderness. About what it means to care for another being without expecting anything in return. When Molly died, it was not just an ending. It was the beginning of a deeper understanding of…
Dr. Robb Kelly recovered from alcoholism with help from a spiritual advisor. This mentor guided him through philosophy and healing. After 12 weeks, he felt ready to help others. Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app or visit www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com #Sobriety #AlcoholismRecovery #SpiritualAdvisor #LifeShiftPodcast
You don't need to be crazy smart or powerful to change the world. It's one person at a time. Dr. Robb Kelly emphasizes showing you care. Your worst moment is equal to another person's worst moment. Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app or visit www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com…
A simple, kind word can have a huge impact. Dr. Robb Kelly shares a powerful story about the difference we can make in someone's day, or even their life, just by acknowledging them. Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app or visit www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com #MentalHealth #KindnessMatters #TheLifeShiftPodcast…
A family BBQ, a loving goodbye—then tragedy. Dr. Robb Kelly shares a heartbreaking story showcasing depression's hidden depths. It's a reminder that appearances can be deceiving. Don't underestimate the silent battles people face. Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app or visit www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com #MentalHealth #DepressionAwareness #Alcoholism…
