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What is your pivotal moment? The Life Shift Podcast is a weekly podcast featuring candid conversations with people about the pivotal moments that changed their lives forever. We all have our stories, but through these conversations, we discover communities. We learn that there are commonalities through the ups and downs that we all face. But most importantly, we learn that we are not alone. The Life Shift podcast highlights life-altering moments and humanizes the struggles and triumphs throu ...
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Wellness can feel intimidating, unattainable, and honestly, a bit much. We’re here to change all that. Better by the Day brings you life-changing stories from real people who’ve made wellness a keystone in their lives. One step at a time. From transformative weight loss, to making space for mindfulness in everyday actions, our guests are relatable, inspiring, and most importantly, real. Some of them are well known names. All of them have extraordinary stories to tell. We’re sharing their sto ...
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Today's episode is a special one as we stand on the cusp of a major milestone – the 100th episode of The Life Shift Podcast. This is my heartfelt thank you and a reflection on the incredible journey we've shared leading up to the big day tomorrow. Celebrating the collective journey of the podcast as we approach our 100th episode. Emphasizing the im…
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On this episode of The Life Shift Podcast, Jackie Ferguson shares a life-altering journey through personal turmoil, grief, and a pivotal shift that redefined her existence. Amidst personal turmoil, grief, and a crumbling marriage, Jackie found herself standing alone at the precipice of a drastic life shift. Her story is a powerful testament to the …
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On this episode of The Life Shift Podcast, Sean Wilson shares how he transformed a daunting 50-year prison sentence at 17 into a life mission for societal change. His journey from incarceration to advocacy is a powerful narrative of resilience, growth, and empathy. Episode Highlights: Resilience and Learning in Adversity: Discover how Sean's resili…
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I wanted to share this clip from Cory Keith's bonus episode recording for the Patreon members. In these recordings, I reconnect with past guests to discuss their experience on The Life Shift Podcast, share their stories, and allow them to share any updates since their episode aired. In this clip, we talk about the value of sharing stories to create…
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In this episode of The Life Shift Podcast, Anita Yokota shares her unique journey from psychology to design and how she uses her understanding of interpersonal dynamics to create spaces that nurture relationships. This episode is a testament to the power of embracing change and following your passions, even when they take you off the beaten path. K…
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In this episode of The Life Shift Podcast, Nisha Anand, the CEO of Dream.org, takes us through her incredible journey from being a rebellious activist to a strategic activist. Her story is a testament to the power of empathy, strategic action, and being a misfit in creating significant social change. Key Takeaways: Embrace being a misfit as your su…
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Hello everyone. Thank you for being a part of this indie podcasting journey. As an indie podcaster, I know the importance of introducing the show to new audiences. So I wanted to bring to your attention a new show to consider. This show, Creative Architects, will be especially interesting to those of you who are creators and entrepreneurs. Angela H…
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On this episode of The Life Shift Podcast, Tanmeet Sethi shares her story of authenticity, vulnerability, and the art of reclaiming joy amidst life's overwhelming challenges. Guest Dr. Tanmeet Sethi, a beacon of inspiration in both integrative and psychedelic medicine, shares insights from her personal journey, shedding light on moments of adversit…
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This bonus episode recaps the final statements from episodes 71-85, where guests reflect on what they would say to themselves before their life shift moment and offer advice to those going through similar experiences. These conversations are raw, personal, and deeply inspiring. These conversations remind us that life is full of unexpected twists an…
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In this episode of The Life Shift Podcast, Nicole Middendorf shares her experience with domestic violence and her remarkable journey to break free from a suffocating relationship. 🌟 Inside This Episode: Turning Tides: Nicole delves into her disciplined upbringing and how resilience shaped her path, even when the odds were stacked against her. Embra…
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I wanted to share this clip from Elizabeth Rosenberg's bonus episode recording for the Patreon members. In these recordings, I reconnect with past guests to discuss their experience on The Life Shift Podcast, share their stories, and allow them to share any updates since their episode aired. In this clip, we talk about the value of sharing stories …
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Amanda Hall shares her remarkable journey of overcoming addiction and incarceration in this episode of The Life Shift Podcast. Growing up in Appalachia, Amanda faced numerous challenges, including exposure to drugs and the struggle to find help and support. Despite the obstacles, Amanda found hope and redemption through a recovery program and the u…
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On this episode of The Life Shift Podcast, Ginny Priem shares her personal story of betrayal and deception, which led to her transformative journey of overcoming narcissistic abuse. The conversation delves into the challenges faced, the lessons learned, and the path to healing and personal growth. Takeaways: Navigating Unexpected Life Changes Ginny…
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In this episode of The Life Shift Podcast, Debbie Weiss shares her journey from self-sacrifice to self-discovery. Debbie opens up about her experiences as a caregiver for her father and raising a child with special needs while neglecting her own needs. The turning point came during a transformative weekend getaway with friends, where Debbie realize…
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In this episode of The Life Shift Podcast, the guest is Yehee Son, an extraordinary individual who has overcome adversity and achieved remarkable success despite facing discrimination and physical challenges. Yehee shares her personal journey as a person with cerebral palsy, an undocumented immigrant, and her unwavering determination to excel acade…
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Michael shares his experiences growing up feeling different and his challenges in accepting his true identity. He discusses the impact of bullying and internalized homophobia and the importance of creating spaces where LGBTQ+ individuals can feel accepted and supported. Through his work at Archer, a dating app for Queer men, Michael strives to fost…
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Nadia Carta shares her journey of leaving her small island home in Sardinia, Italy and breaking free from the limitations imposed by her religion on this episode of The Life Shift Podcast. The conversation explores themes of self-discovery, manifesting-dreams, and embracing intuition. Takeaways: Leaving Restrictive Environments: Nadia's story highl…
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I wanted to share this clip from Heather Dartez's (formerly Heather Torres) bonus episode recording for the Patreon members. In these recordings, I reconnect with past guests to discuss their experience on The Life Shift Podcast, share their stories, and allow them to share any updates since their episode aired. In this clip, we talk about the valu…
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Lisa Cooper shares her journey and the shifts she experienced after losing her mother. This episode explores the power of love and how it continues to shape our lives even after our loved ones have passed away. Key Takeaways: Embracing Life's Puzzle Pieces Lisa's journey showcases the beauty of life's puzzle pieces coming together. Her background i…
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Tim Villegas shares his journey of losing and regaining his faith. He recounts his experiences growing up in a religious family, his involvement in the church, and his evolving perspective on spirituality. The conversation delves into the challenges of reconciling organized religion with personal spirituality and the importance of having open, auth…
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Amy Glassman shares her personal journey of growth, resilience, and finding her true calling on this episode of The Life Shift Podcast. She delves into her experience of financial uncertainty and the challenges of working in low-paying nonprofit jobs. Despite these difficulties, Amy discovers the transformative power of empathy and activism, findin…
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In this captivating episode of The Life Shift Podcast, Tony Martignetti shares his inspiring journey of overcoming challenges and finding purpose. As a trusted advisor, leadership coach, facilitator, and best-selling author, Tony brings over 25 years of business and leadership experience to the table. Tony's story begins with his experience in fina…
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On this episode of The Life Shift Podcast, Elen Sentier shares how a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis changed the trajectory of her life, leading her to embrace ancient witchcraft practices and ultimately becoming a transpersonal psychotherapist. Throughout the conversation, Elen emphasizes the importance of self-discovery through guidance rather …
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In this episode of The Life Shift Podcast, Jonathan DeYoe shares his story of overcoming loss and finding hope. Jonathan's journey of grief and healing began when he lost his brother, which turned his world upside down. Throughout the episode, Jonathan emphasizes the importance of reaching out to others for support, the value of community, and the …
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I wanted to share this clip from Cristina Marcello's bonus episode recording for the Patreon members. In these recordings, I reconnect with past guests to discuss their experience on The Life Shift Podcast, share their stories, and allow them to share any updates since their episode aired. In this clip, we talk about the value of sharing stories to…
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In this episode of the Life Shift podcast, Danny Quin shares his journey from working in sports media to finding his calling in storytelling as a marketer. Danny faced challenges balancing his dream job with his family life, eventually leading to depression and a life-changing doctor's appointment. Danny's story is powerful and relatable, reflectin…
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In this episode, Alyse Maslonik shares her story of surviving domestic abuse and sexual assault during her childhood. She talks about the constant state of fight or flight that she lived in and how it affected her personal development. Alyse also discusses her upcoming book, "The Anger She Keeps: A True Story of Rage and Redemption," which explores…
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LOLO Pritchard, a talented songwriter and performer, shares her inspiring story, filled with passion, determination, and the courage to pursue her wildest dreams. "Your voice is so powerful. And it's so important to use it because that's how we make change in the world." - Lolo Pritchard. LOLO started her journey in the entertainment industry at th…
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Michelle Hord's story is one of unimaginable grief but also one of resilience and hope. In this episode of The Life Shift, Michelle shares her journey of overcoming tragedy and finding a new purpose in life. "I remember driving up on the scene, and I just knew that it was my child. There was no doubt in my mind. And I remember getting out of the ca…
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On September 1, 1989, when I was just eight years old, my mother was killed in a motorcycle accident. As I have discussed on this show, this moment shaped not only my childhood but also my adulthood. It is also the reason The Life Shift Podcast exists. Through the Life Shift podcast, I have had the opportunity to heal parts of myself that I didn't …
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Alice Chun shares an inspiring story of innovation and invention. Her focus on solar energy began when she was a material technology specialist and started sewing solar panels to fabric and thin plastic. After the Haiti earthquake, Alice turned her studio into an innovation studio to help Haiti. She realized that 2.6 billion people live without acc…
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I wanted to share this clip from Heidi Kirby's bonus episode recording for the Patreon members. In these recordings, I reconnect with past guests to discuss their experience on The Life Shift Podcast, share their stories, and allow them to share any updates since their episode aired. In this clip, we talk about the value of sharing stories to creat…
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This bonus episode recaps the final statements from episodes 61-70, where guests reflect on what they would say to themselves before their life shift moment and offer advice to those going through similar experiences. These conversations are raw, personal, and deeply inspiring. These conversations remind us that life is full of unexpected twists an…
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TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses suicide. Sunny Chang shares his journey of finding strength, healing, and hope in mental health after coping with grief and guilt. Sunny emphasizes the importance of processing emotions and feelings and shares his strategies for dealing with loss, including practicing mindfulness, therapy, and exercise. He ta…
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In this episode of The Life Shift Podcast, guest Olivia Dreizen Howell shares her personal story of going through a divorce as a single mother with two young children. "I really knew my kids deserved a life that didn't include walking on eggshells all the time. And they deserved a mother that could show up for them. I mean, Matt, I have letters I w…
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Newton Cheng, Director of Health and Performance at Google, world champion competitive powerlifter, and father, shares his story of growing up in a traditional Asian American family and feeling the pressure to achieve success by checking all the boxes. He talks about how this pressure led him to pivot from a career in engineering to a career in hea…
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I wanted to share this clip from Pamela Topjian's bonus episode recording for the Patreon members. In these recordings, I reconnect with past guests to discuss their experience on The Life Shift Podcast, share their stories, and allow them to share any updates since their episode aired. In this clip, we talk about the value of sharing stories to cr…
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Jenny Dreizen shares her personal story of wanting to get married and start a family with her partner but struggling to get him to commit. She reflects on her own worthiness and the societal pressure to follow a certain path in life. In this episode of The Life Shift Podcast, Jenny talks about the intimacy of podcasting and how it allows for connec…
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As a special treat to The Life Shift Podcast listeners, I wanted to share the trailer of a show that I think fits in the space that we try to talk about on The Life Shift. This show is called "Drinking with Gin" and is hosted by Ginny Priem (future guest of The Life Shift). However, I do want to note some trigger warnings as this show sometimes tal…
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Michelle Glogovac, a podcasting expert, award-winning publicist, and author of Podcast Guesting Made Simple, shares her experience of a life-changing medical emergency that occurred only a week after her 41st birthday. "Well, the ER doctor said to me she goes, "if you had waited until that Friday to see your regular doctor, you would have died." Af…
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Trigger warning - this episode discusses suicide (w/o details). Please take care while listening. Suzanne Anderson shares her journey of self-discovery and the traumatic event that changed the trajectory of her life. She discusses finding true love with her husband, David, and the magical life they built together. However, everything changed when D…
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I wanted to share this clip from Diane Diaz's bonus episode recording for the Patreon members. In these recordings, I reconnect with past guests to discuss their experience on The Life Shift Podcast, share their stories, and allow them to share any updates since their episode aired. In this clip, we talk about the value of sharing stories to create…
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This bonus episode recaps the final statements from episodes 33-60, where guests reflect on what they would say to themselves before their life shift moment and offer advice to those going through similar experiences. These conversations are raw, personal, and deeply inspiring. In this episode, guests share advice such as not worrying about the big…
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Robert Peterpaul, host of the "The Art of Kindness" podcast, shares his inspiring story of resilience and the power of kindness. “I remember the moment that really started to shift things was waking up that morning to go to school. When my brother said, my stomach hurts, I don't feel well, I don't feel well. I immediately thought he was faking it. …
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Heather Taylor, writer, and director of TV and films, opens up about her personal experiences with ADHD in the corporate world. She shares how she struggled to fit in and perform while masking her symptoms, leading to exhaustion and burnout. "I felt like no one listened to what I was actually saying. And in some cases, kind of reminiscent of the st…
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In this episode of The Life Shift Podcast, John D'Agostini shares his journey of overcoming shame, toxic masculinity, and finding purpose. He discusses his experiences coping with family addiction and abuse, societal pressure on gender roles, and struggling with isolation and sleeping in his car. He also talks about overcoming shame and toxic mascu…
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In this episode of "The Life Shift Podcast," Kristy Olinger discusses the importance of reflecting on our habits and questioning whether they are serving us well. "It's this idea that when you don't have control over your waking hours, and if any listeners have young kids, you know that you don't have control over your waking hours when they're awa…
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I wanted to share this clip from Rebecca Lerch's bonus episode recording for the Patreon members. In these recordings, I reconnect with past guests to discuss their experience on The Life Shift Podcast, share their stories, and allow them to share any updates since their episode aired. In this clip, we talk about the value of sharing stories to cre…
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This week on The Life Shift Podcast, MC McDonald shares her journey of overcoming trauma, navigating grief and family relationships, and finding success. "I think if we can think about trauma and, and that point of healing as possible, then we can, we can enter into the healing process with a lot more hope than with this understanding that if you h…
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Elizabeth Rosenberg shares her personal journey from burnout to spiritual awakening. “And I learned through therapy that I would also give myself migraines not only to give myself a time out but to punish myself for not being successful at what I had set out to do, which is just like mind-blowing to me because you're like, oh my God, like you did t…
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