What happens when you realize you don't actually believe you can heal? After years of illness, grief, and perfectionism, Heidi Blackie asked herself one life-altering question—and it reshaped everything. In this episode, you'll hear: - The moment Heidi realized disbelief was keeping her stuck in illness - How grief, trauma,…
Some moments split life in two. For psychotherapist and author Sally McQuillen, that moment came when her 21-year-old son, Christopher, died in a tragic accident. In this heartfelt conversation, Sally shares how she’s learned to carry her son’s light forward while continuing to live with purpose. She talks about the…
Once grief spills out, it can be hard to contain. I tried to find control, but lacked the tools to handle it. I really tried my best.This is a clip from an episode where I share a letter to my 8-year-old self, 36 years after my mother's death. #grief #mentalhealth…
After an unimaginable loss, a mother recalls the strength she found in her late husband's words. She focuses on giving her sons the time and comfort they need while navigating heartbreaking questions. #grief #parenting #loss #shorts
After Rob's passing, a profound spiritual epiphany occurred. It brought acceptance and love, revealing that on a soul level, this was a choice, a soul contract embraced by both. It gave her purpose during grief. #spiritualepiphany #soulcontract #grief #loss #acceptance #love
Seeing sadness, the younger version of me made it my job to help others feel okay. The fear of being left behind fuels resilience. This is a clip from an episode where I share a letter to my 8-year-old self, 36 years after my mother's death. #inspiration #motivation #kindness #shorts
Sometimes, a long hug speaks volumes when words fail. It's a reminder that it's okay to feel, to break, and to be exactly where you are, without needing to perform for anyone else's comfort. This is a clip from an episode where I share a letter to my 8-year-old self,…
A woman recounts the moment she learned of her husband's death. The word 'coroner' was completely foreign to her, leading to a surreal and heartbreaking conversation. #grief #storytime #bilingual #Austria #Perth #coroner
What if grief could live beside joy instead of swallowing it whole? When Marie Alessi’s husband, Rob, died suddenly from a brain aneurysm while on a work trip, her life shattered in an instant. But instead of letting grief move in permanently, Marie made a quiet, powerful promise: to create…
A child's innocent words can be the most painful. Losing a parent is devastating, especially when a child says, "I'm only eight and I'm not gonna have a daddy anymore." It was a promise to create the happiest life possible. #grief #parenting #loss #heartbreak #family
On the 36th anniversary, I answer a pivotal question by sharing a public letter to my 8-year-old self. I reflect on the moment that changed everything and offers words of comfort and permission to feel. #emotional #reflection #childhood
It's about rebuilding and honoring pain, not letting it define us. This is a clip from an episode where I share a letter to my 8-year-old self, 36 years after my mother's death. I was telling him that he made it. We both did, unfolding one honest moment at a…
Discover how questioning everything can unravel timelines. It makes one question every conversation and action, leading to a complete reevaluation. This is how everything changes.🤯 #timeline #questioning #reevaluation #shorts
It's about rebuilding and honoring pain without letting it define us. 'I love you' is said, a message of enduring affection and remembrance. This is a clip from an episode where I share a letter to my 8-year-old self, 36 years after my mother's death. #grief #rebuilding #love #remembrance
Today marks 36 years since my mom died. In this special bonus episode of The Life Shift Podcast, I share a letter I wrote to the 8 year old me who had just lost her. This short clip is a teaser with a few moments from that letter. The full…
In this special bonus episode of The Life Shift Podcast (https://www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com) , I mark the 36th anniversary of my mom’s passing by sharing something deeply personal. Usually, I’m the one listening as guests reflect on their life-altering moments. But today, I turn the question back on myself. What would I…
What would you tell your younger self after childhood loss? In this special episode of The Life Shift Podcast, Matt Gilhooly shares a letter he wrote to his 8-year-old self, 36 years after losing his mom. ------ At the end of every Life Shift Podcast conversation, I ask my guests:…
The way people process the death of someone from a heart attack or cancer is different. With heart attacks, we understand why—the heart stopped. Cancer has many unanswered questions, and guilt and shame are not felt as deeply. #heartattack #cancer #grief #loss
Discovering a life shift moment that rivaled the impact of learning about a parent's suicide. It was a profound realization. #lifeshift #powerfulmoments
A person recounts the devastating experience of losing their father at the young age of 10. Their dad was everything to them: joyful, present, loving, and always ready to embrace life. Then, one summer, he was suddenly gone from a heart attack. #loss #grief #childhood #heartbreak #father #story
Discover how one mother found peace after her husband's suicide. She never resented him, never sought therapy, and never spoke of it until revealing the truth to her child. An inspiring example of resilience. #suicideawareness #forgiveness #mentalhealth #grief #resilience
Navigating the complexities of suicide loss, especially as a child, can be challenging. The speaker shares their personal experience of understanding and internalizing this concept at a young age, offering a unique perspective on processing grief. #suicideloss #grief #mentalhealth #childhood #shorts
What does it mean to live a life that is never dull? For Chris Jordan, the answer has been unfolding since he was a kid standing in front of his grandfather's headstone. The words etched there — "It was never dull" — became more than a memory. They became a…
When your whole world changes in a single moment, how do you start again? At 28, Dan MacQueen was living fast in London when he suddenly lost his vision on the tube. Within days, he was undergoing emergency brain surgery. A massive brain hemorrhage put him in a coma for…
