💔 When Laura DeKraker Lang-Ree’s daughter, Cecilia, was diagnosed with cancer at just 3 years old, her world was turned upside down. But Laura didn’t stop there. She leaned into her role as “warrior mama,” trusting her instincts, advocating fiercely for her child, and creating a new normal for her…
What happens when your child whispers, “It hurts everywhere, Mama”? When the unthinkable becomes your reality, how do you show up — not just for your child, but for yourself? Laura DeKraker Lang-Ree shares the moment her world split in two with her daughter’s cancer diagnosis, and the extraordinary path…
After 30 years of believing alcohol was his secret weapon, Ian Fee found himself emotionally numb, with broken relationships and a trail of regret. But on the third day of rehab, something shifted—he realized that nothing in his life would work unless *he* did. In this powerful conversation, Ian shares…
‘Everywhere, mama.’ When Laura DeKraker Lang-Ree heard these words from her 3-year-old daughter, her world shifted. On *The Life Shift Podcast* (out May 27), Laura shares how her intuition led to a diagnosis, advocacy, and transformation. Follow: www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com/follow A mother's intuition is a powerful thing. This story highlights the importance…
In this video, Andrew Lang shares why pretending to have it all together didn't work for him. Letting go, acceptance, and finding inner peace were his keys to true happiness.
Grief doesn’t follow neat timelines – and it doesn’t mean something’s wrong with you if it still shows up years later. Whether it’s been a decade or just a season, grief can return in a song, a memory, a smell, or even a YouTube clip that catches you off guard.…
I’ve spent the last few years hosting The Life Shift Podcast (https://www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com) , having deep conversations about the moments that change us. But sometimes, we don’t need a full conversation. We just need a moment. That’s what It’s Okay If… is for. Each week, I’ll share a short reflection, usually…
Starting over is never easy. Whether you're in a new job, a new city, a new relationship, or simply facing a new season of life, there's a part of us that resists feeling new. It whispers things like, "I should have figured this out by now," or "I shouldn't feel…
Sometimes, the life you built no longer fits who you are becoming. The old habits, the roles you played, the way you showed up in the world – it might feel familiar, but also a little tight, a little scratchy, like a favorite sweatshirt that doesn't quite belong to you…
Have you ever felt so overwhelmed that you just needed to escape? In this week’s episode of *The Life Shift Podcast*, Andrew Lang shares how a midnight bike ride became his breaking point—leading to emotional clarity and a journey toward gentleness and self-compassion. 💬 What’s one moment that helped you…
"Maybe I don’t have to fix everything. Maybe it’s okay if I don’t have all the answers." Andrew Lang’s midnight bike ride became the breaking point that led to clarity, self-compassion, and transformation. Hear his story on *The Life Shift Podcast*. 🎧 Episode out now: www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com/183 #Burnout #SelfCompassion #TheLifeShiftPodcast
What happens when your body tells you the truth before your mind is ready to hear it? Andrew Lang had built a life around doing the most. He was a teacher, a union rep, and a quiet emotional anchor for everyone around him. But underneath it all, exhaustion was building…
I’m excited to share something new. It’s Okay If… is a short-form podcast I created as part of my own healing journey — a space for bite-sized permission slips to feel what you feel and be exactly where you are. Each episode is under 3 minutes, and a new one…
Alex Knight joins me again to share how his life has shifted since we last chatted on The Life Shift. We kick things off by revisiting the pivotal moments that shaped his relationship with music and how those experiences continue to influence his life decisions. Alex shares that music has…
What if you woke up one day unable to speak, move, or even swallow? Vanessa Abraham, a thriving speech pathologist and mother, was plunged into a life-threatening health crisis that left her trapped in her own body. With no clear diagnosis and a long road ahead, she found herself on…
In this special solo episode of The Life Shift Podcast, I step away from interviews to reflect on the three people who shaped me most—my mother, my grandmother, and my father. Mother’s Day has always felt complicated, layered with grief, gratitude, and unexpected resilience. I share how losing my mom…
In this special solo episode of The Life Shift Podcast, I step away from interviews to reflect on the three people who shaped me most—my mother, my grandmother, and my father. Mother’s Day has always felt complicated, layered with grief, gratitude, and unexpected resilience. I share how losing my mom…
Hear Vanessa's harrowing journey through intensive care, battling to regain speech, movement, and swallow food. She shares the lasting effects of post-intensive care syndrome and the fight for a normal life. New episode - May 13 on The Life Shift podcast - www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com/follow #ICUTrauma #PostIntensiveCareSyndrome #SurvivorStory #MedicalJourney #RecoveryFromTrauma #Healthcare #PatientExperience…
Marty Klein returns for a bonus episode where we dive into his journey since his original appearance on The Life Shift Podcast. The main takeaway from our chat is how sharing his story about losing his mom at a young age has impacted him and helped him reflect on the…
She grew up surrounded by love, food, and faith... but no one ever said "Palestine." In this episode of The Life Shift Podcast, I talk with Leyla King, an Episcopal priest and author of the forthcoming memoir Daughters of Palestine. Leyla shares how a high school film cracked open her…
When Laura DeKraker Lang-Ree’s 3-year-old daughter whispered, “It hurts everywhere,” everything changed. What followed was a diagnosis no parent ever expects — leukemia — and a three-year journey through pediatric cancer that pushed Laura into fierce advocacy and deep resilience. In this powerful episode of The Life Shift Podcast, Laura…
