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…
If you have ever been curious about what actually happens behind the scenes of a meaningful conversation, this livestream is an open door. Not polished. Not rehearsed. Just two hosts sitting together in real time, talking honestly about why we keep doing this work and how it keeps changing us.…
What happens when the thing you create starts changing you back? This is a special co-hosted livestream recorded on @Riversidefm with Angela Hollowell. Instead of an interview, this conversation brings two podcast hosts together to talk honestly about podcasting, storytelling, and the quiet personal shifts that happen when you keep…
During a livestream with Angela Hollowell last night, this came out of my mouth. Truer words have never been said about this Life Shift Podcast journey. I did not set out to change myself. But this show softened me. It taught me how to listen and how to let go.…
Dr. Robb Kelly shares a harrowing moment: his wife tried to stop him from drinking, and his reaction was shocking. A brutal reminder of alcohol's dark side. What can be learned from this? #Alcoholism #Addiction #RecoveryJourney #RobbKelly #TheLifeShiftPodcast
Even as staff left, his wife cried, and he lived on the streets for 14 months, Dr. Robb Kelly didn't think he was an alcoholic. He was fully insane for the last 20 years of his life. Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app or visit…
If you're not speaking to family, fix it. It *will* ruin you, says Dr. Robb Kelly. Don't wait. Life is too short for grudges. Pick up the phone. Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app or visit www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com #FamilyAdvice #Relationships #MentalHealth #LifeLessons
