Dianette Wells experienced a profound disconnection from the planet after losing her son. It was a pain so intense that it led to numbness. She realized she was tired of just existing and longed to truly live. This realization sparked a change, motivating her to seek a new way forward.…
Her son Johnny Strange had already climbed all seven summits before he was 18. He surfed 40-foot waves for fun. He spent years waiting until he was old enough to do the thing he really wanted to do. And then at 23, he died doing it. Dianette Wells came on…
Dianette Wells lost her son Johnny Strange at 23. This is the story of how she found her way back to living, one trail, one race, and one honest conversation at a time. Dianette Wells has climbed all seven summits, run ultramarathons across the globe, and raised a son who…
Feeling like you're not handling things 'right' after loss? Dianette Wells reminds us everyone is fighting their own battles behind closed doors. We're all just trying our best to live and survive each day. Extend grace to others, and most importantly, to yourself. There's no single right way to grieve…
There is a version of grief that nobody warns you about. It is not the loud kind. It is the quiet kind, the one that creeps in slowly until one day you are walking your dogs on a trail you love and you realize you no longer feel connected to…
Cristian Cibils Bernardes needed a job freshman year. After multiple rejections, he finally landed a computer science teaching role by spring. When his first paycheck arrived, he had just $23 left. 'Don't look down, just keep going.' Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app or visit…
Cristian grew up in Paraguay, studied at Stanford, worked at Google, and then walked away from all of it to sit with a blank whiteboard and figure out what he was actually supposed to build. The answer turned out to be something personal. Something that started with grief and ended…
I shared something in a recording yesterday that I am not sure I have ever said out loud before. After my mom died when I was eight, I spent more than twenty years trying to keep the grief pushed down. I tried to be perfect. I tried to be the…
She skipped therapy and bought plane tickets instead. She said that for the price of one session, she could go somewhere and make a new memory. I am not here to tell you that is the right approach for everyone. But for Dianette Wells, it worked. And hearing her talk…
Cristian Cibils Bernardes shares his eye-opening moment in senior year: realizing he was unprepared for US college applications. A lesson in hedging bets for ambitious goals, inspired by the Silicon Valley boom. #CollegeAdmissions #USUniversities #SiliconValley #CristianCibilsBernardes #InternationalStudents
Cristian Cibils Bernardes shares how he shifted focus from just coding to developing interpersonal skills and thinking like an economist, seeking broader world impact. During the pandemic, he chose to prioritize time with loved ones, moving to Chicago to work remotely and support his parents' business pivot. #Legacy #PersonalGrowth #CareerShift…
Cristian grew up in Paraguay, studied at Stanford, worked at Google, and then walked away from all of it to sit with a blank whiteboard and figure out what he was actually supposed to build. The answer turned out to be something personal. Something that started with grief and ended…
Cristian Cibils Bernardes found his path through Symbolic Systems, swapping chemistry for philosophy, psychology, and linguistics. It's a major that explores technology's societal impact—the 'why,' not just the 'how.' Discover how these systems shape economies and mental health. #SymbolicSystems #LifeChangingMajor #TechImpact #InterdisciplinaryStudies #PersonalGrowth
Imagine a place where generations live side-by-side, celebrating life's milestones together. Paraguay offers a tranquil, idyllic escape, grounded in deep family bonds and constant community events. #ParaguayLife #TranquilLiving #FamilyTraditions #CommunityEvents #CulturalInsight
Cristian Cibils Bernardes shares how thinking like a programmer—breaking down big problems into smaller, solvable parts—can unlock your ability to achieve anything. Master the art of tackling repeat sub-problems with discipline. #ProblemSolving #ProgrammingMindset #LifeSkills #PersonalGrowth #TheLifeShiftPodcast
Autograph.ai makes sharing your life story as easy as a podcast. Cristian Cibils Bernardes created a tool to help you avoid the blank page and preserve memories. Imagine talking to the past, honoring hidden heroism, and making history through small acts of kindness. #LifeStory #Autobiography #MemoryKeeping #PersonalHistory #Inspiration
Consider the impact you want your life to have. You might be surprised by the people and moments that truly shaped you, like a teacher who ignited a lifelong love of reading. Ensure your legacy is remembered. #Legacy #LifeLessons #Impact #Gratitude #Reflection
Cristian Cibils Bernardes shares how committing to writing his own story became the most transformational experience. Discover the power of accepting you are the main character and the author of your life. #LifeTransformation #PersonalGrowth #AuthorYourLife #SelfDiscovery #CristianCibilsBernardes #TheLifeShiftPodcast
Your 'tribe' shows up when you face tough choices. They share their 'what ifs'—both mistakes and missed opportunities—offering invaluable, biology-driven guidance. This is true support. #CommunitySupport #LifeDecisions #PersonalGrowth #TribalWisdom #MistakesAndLearning
Imagine an MI6 agent's family, fleeing war, landing in 1950s Paraguay. Facing a machismo dictatorship, they built a life against all odds. A story of resilience and making it work. #FamilyHistory #IncredibleStories #Resilience #Paraguay #WWII
Christian shares how grief and a deep love for real stories led him to create a way for people to capture their life's narratives. This conversation highlights the importance of preserving human stories before they fade and how emotional storytelling can help us become authors of our own lives. It's…
Imagine creating an AI model that sounds, speaks, and remembers like a loved one. Cristian Cibils Bernardes explores a future where we can connect with the past firsthand, bypassing distorted family stories. Discover what you might not know about yourself. #AI #DigitalLegacy #FamilyHistory #FutureTech #PersonalGrowth
There is someone in your life whose story you have not asked about yet. Maybe you keep meaning to. Maybe you figure there is time. This episode is a quiet reminder that time is the one thing none of us actually have on hold. Cristian grew up in Paraguay, surrounded…
In September 2020, a pancreatic cancer diagnosis changed everything. Just five months later, Kathleen A. Quinn's husband passed away. The diagnosis came unexpectedly after a beautiful evening at a winery fundraiser. Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app or visit www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com #PancreaticCancer #GriefJourney #LifeAfterLoss #KathleenAQuinn #TheLifeShiftPodcast
