What if the moment you learned who you really are changed everything? Leyla King grew up in a vibrant family surrounded by food, faith, and love, but she did not have the language or clarity to name her Palestinian identity. In this episode, Leyla shares how a high school film…
We often assume our reality is the only one—until someone shares a story that opens our eyes. In this episode of The Life Shift Podcast, out tomorrow (June 3), Leyla King reflects on her grandmother’s legacy and her memoir, Daughters of Palestine, a powerful account of five generations of Palestinian…
What if the person next to you on a plane was carrying a story that could change your life? In this episode of The Life Shift Podcast, I sit down with speaker and author Adam Erwin to explore the moment that reignited his curiosity and launched a five-year project of…
What do you say when the love of your life tells you she has tumors in her lungs and spine? In this powerful episode of The Life Shift Podcast, I sit down with author Tony Stewart to explore how one phone call changed everything. After his wife Lynn was diagnosed…
From walking out of school in 8th grade to creating art while living around the world, Danny Suede followed a feeling that most people ignore — the gut instinct to do life differently. In this episode of The Life Shift Podcast, Danny opens up about what it was like to…
Chantal Watts joins me again to dive into what’s changed since her first appearance on The Life Shift podcast. We get real about the impact of sharing her story, especially how it resonated with her former teacher and classmates. Chantal reflects on the healing power of being open about her…
Healing isn’t linear. Just when you think you’ve moved on – from heartbreak, betrayal, or someone who broke your trust – something small can bring it all back. A song, a post, a memory. And suddenly you're asking yourself, “Why does this still hurt?” That doesn't mean you’re broken. It…
💔 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…
