Have you ever built a life that looked good from the outside but left you exhausted on the inside? Brooks Bell knows that feeling. At 38, she was the driven CEO who could carry it all until her body told her something wasn’t right. What followed was not only a…
Have you ever realized you were living the life someone else imagined for you? Andrew Mitch did everything right on paper. He followed the rules, earned the degrees, and chased approval until the weight of it all became too heavy to carry. When he finally walked away from the life…
Have you ever built a life that looked good from the outside but left you exhausted on the inside? Brooks Bell knows that feeling. At 38, she was the driven CEO who could carry it all until her body told her something wasn’t right. What followed was not only a…
Have you ever realized you were living the life someone else imagined for you? Andrew Mitch did everything right on paper. He followed the rules, earned the degrees, and chased approval until the weight of it all became too heavy to carry. When he finally walked away from the life…
Viso recounts a difficult moment. His brother's reaction was unexpected. There are no rules for grief. You never know how you'll react. He wasn't being malicious. He was trying to protect me. Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app or visit www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com #Grief #Family #Brother #Protect
Shigeko opens up about feeling empty inside, even in a wealthy family. She grew up in Japan, surrounded by loved ones, but emotionally detached. It felt like 5 separate people sharing a house. She was sad, lonely, but didn't know how to say it. Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast…
Instead of being an umbrella, practice preparing kids for when bad things happen. It's easier to show them that there are bad things. Focus on what happens if you beat that fear. Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app or visit www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com #ParentingTips #ChildDevelopment #Resilience #LifeLessons
Kids are so much fun! Japanese preschool teachers interpret spontaneity and initiative during education reform. Japan wanted to promote individuality and creativity to compete in the world market. Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app or visit www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com #JapanesePreschool #Spontaneity #EducationReform #Individuality #Creativity
Cancer is terrible, yes. But there are gifts to be found. You can learn to put things in perspective. Find humor, even in the hardest moments. The kids can show you how. Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app or visit www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com #CancerJourney #Perspective #Humor #Inspiration
I’ve never been great at journaling. I’d start strong, buy the nice notebook, write for a few days – then stop. But through The Life Shift Podcast, I learned how powerful reflection can be when it’s real, not forced. So I created something I’d actually use. It’s called The Life…
I’ve never been great at journaling. I’d start strong, write for a few days, and then stop. Every single time. But through The Life Shift Podcast, I’ve learned how powerful it can be to slow down and really look at what’s happening inside your life. So I made something I’d…
Shigeko realized it was a red flag when he started talking *to* her. Then her brother gave her a tranquilizer shot... Days later, she woke up in a mental hospital with no idea how she got there. It was disorienting. Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast…
Sometimes it takes a stranger to tell us what we already know deep down. Andrew shared a story about serving a woman at his restaurant job in Nashville. In the middle of their conversation, she told him, “Whatever you have, the world needs to hear it now.” That moment changed…
Never before has humanity had so many opportunities. Yet, we often fixate on what's wrong. Fight that. Intentionally focus on enjoying what you do. Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app or visit www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com #Mindset #Focus #Positivity #Motivation
Always felt like she wasn't good enough. Survival mode affected her memory. New things brought terror, not excitement. She thought that maybe it was even a learning disability. Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app or visit www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com #FearOfFailure #SurvivalMode #LearningDisability #Shigeko
Why *waste* your cancer? Enjoy the time you have left— whether it's one month or ten years. Experiences with loved ones are all that remain. -Viso Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app or visit www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com #LifeShift #AlternativeTreatment #CancerJourney #MeaningfulLife
Shigeko recounts a powerful dream: a goldfish, a basement, and a quest for the perfect pond. A story about finding where you truly belong. Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app or visit www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com #Dreams #Metaphor #FindingYourPlace #LifeShiftPodcast
Shigeko discusses inheriting generational trauma from her parents, which manifested in emotional outbursts and unwillingness to listen during stressful situations. Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app or visit www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com #GenerationalTrauma #Relationships #EmotionalHealth #LifeShiftPodcast
It's the worst thing that's happened to Viso, and also the best. You can't control what happens to you. But you always control how you react. Find the silver linings. Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app or visit www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com #Mindset #Resilience #Perspective #LifeLessons
Operating on empty? You'll burn out, says Shigeko. Tune into your own needs so you can truly help others. Self-compassion makes it easier to care for others! Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app or visit www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com #SelfCare #Burnout #SelfCompassion #TheLifeShiftPodcast
You can't shut off feelings or thoughts, it's part of being human. When Viso got his biopsy results, he wanted to focus on healing, not statistics. Know what you have and what you need to do. #HealingMindset #CancerJourney #MentalHealth #PositiveVibes
After that, her mom wasn't kind. A family betrayal. It felt like they cared more about what others thought, than how she felt. A generational trauma passed down. Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app or visit www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com #FamilyTrauma #GenerationalTrauma #LifeShift #Podcast
Ten million people have lived. Don't let stats define you. Your journey, treatment, and outcome are unique. Stay positive and focus on your path. Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app or visit www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com #Mindset #Inspiration #CancerJourney #Motivation
Japanese society can be very constrictive. Mental health issues are heavily stigmatized, creating a culture of shame. People suffer in silence, afraid of judgment. This pivotal moment led Shigeko to leave Japan and eventually write a book. Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app or visit…
