What if that pivotal moment was just the beginning?

Grief Episodes

Feb. 25, 2025

Designing Your Life: Intentional Living After Loss With Cathy Christen

Cathy Christen shares her journey of overcoming personal tragedy, redefining success, and living with intention. Cathy reflects on how pivotal moments in her life, including profound losses, helped her shift her mindset and create a life centered on joy, purpose, and connection. By sharing her stor…

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Jan. 28, 2025

Beautifully Mending: Sylvia Moore Myers' Insights on Grief, Loss, and…

Sylvia Moore Myers shares her profound journey of loss, resilience, and healing, emphasizing the transformative power of resilience in the face of unimaginable and violent tragedies. After the tragic loss of her son Jacob to violence and surviving her own attempted murder, Sylvia highlights the …

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Jan. 21, 2025

Embracing Change: How Loss Became a Catalyst for Self-Discovery for C…

Caren Paskel shares her inspiring journey of transformation and resilience following the profound loss of her husband, David, to brain cancer. Her story is a powerful testament to the human spirit's ability to find purpose and joy amidst life's challenges. Caren emphasizes the importance of self-be…

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Jan. 7, 2025

Unearthing Family Secrets: How a Memoir Changed Everything for Suzann…

Suzanne Rico’s life was forever altered by the death of her mother, which propelled her into a profound journey of grief and self-discovery. For two years, she struggled to confront her mother’s passing and the unfinished memoir that held the key to understanding her family's complex history in Naz…

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Dec. 17, 2024

From Diagnosis to Legacy: How Ashley Gould Honors Her Father

In this episode of The Life Shift Podcast, Ashley Gould candidly shares her transformative journey following her father’s cancer diagnosis. In this conversation, we explore the impact of grief, the resilience required to navigate life’s unexpected challenges, and the importance of embracing change.…

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Dec. 3, 2024

Straddling the Picket Fence: Barb Higgins' Journey Through Grief and …

Barb Higgins shares a deeply moving and raw story about the loss of her daughter, Molly, an experience that transformed her life in unimaginable ways.

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Nov. 19, 2024

Breaking Free: Meg Gluth on Overcoming Addiction After Loss

In this episode of "The Life Shift Podcast," Meg Gluth shares her journey through life's challenges marked by anxiety, addiction, and personal loss. Meg's story is one of transformation, resilience, and introspection, highlighting her shift from societal expectations to personal fulfillment. The ep…

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Sept. 24, 2024

Redefining Success and Embracing Stories | Ashley Menzies Babatunde

In this episode of "The Life Shift Podcast," Ashley Menzies Babatunde, a former attorney turned DEI strategist and storyteller, shares her life-shifting moments, particularly her experience with failing the California bar exam, and how these experiences led her to redefine her understanding of succ…

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Sept. 1, 2024

A Mother’s Legacy: Finding Strength Amidst Grief | A Tribute to Joan …

In this episode of 'The Life Shift Podcast,' Matt shares the pivotal moment in his life when he lost his mother in a tragic accident at the age of eight. Matt explores how this life-altering event shaped his journey through grief, personal growth, and, ultimately, his purpose in creating The Life S…

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Aug. 13, 2024

Grief and Light After the Unexpected Death of a Sibling | Nina Rodrig…

In this episode, Nina Rodriguez shares her journey through grief and healing following her brother's sudden death. She recounts the last moments she spent with her brother, the shock of his unexpected passing, and how this pivotal moment led her to create the "Grief and Light" podcast. Through thei…

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July 29, 2024

Coping with Pet Loss: Saying Goodbye to Mikey

In memory of Mikey Gilhooly - 2/17/10 - 7/18/24 In this bonus episode, I reflect on the heart-wrenching experience of losing my dog, Mikey, after 14 and a half years together. I try my best to share the intense process of recognizing Mikey's decline, making the agonizing decision to let him go, …

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May 28, 2024

Healing and Surviving: Fighting for Mental Health | Lindsay Ensor

In this episode, Lindsay Ensor, a mental health advocate, speaker, and author, opens up about her journey, discussing her experiences with sudden loss, anxiety, and the complexities of motherhood. She details how these experiences affected her mental health, her path to recovery, and her subsequent…

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April 16, 2024

Transforming Grief & the Power of Storytelling | Dr. Marianne Bette

Dr. Marianne Bette is a retired family physician who has experienced an extraordinary journey of grief, healing, and transformation.

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April 2, 2024

Love, Loss, and New Beginnings: From Grief to Grace | Debbie K. Weiss

Debbie K. Weiss sheds light on love, loss, and new beginnings in her journey through significant loss to find renewed purpose. From Grief to Grace.

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Feb. 23, 2024

Unyielding Determination Through Life's Trials | Ashley Mason

From childhood entrepreneurial games to a professional journey shaped by personal trials, including her mother's battle with glioblastoma, Ashley Mason's unyielding determination story is a powerful narrative of resilience, passion, and success.

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