Some of us spend years learning how to look okay when we are not. We get good at reading rooms, making ourselves small, keeping quiet. Not because we want to, but because it felt like the only way to stay safe. If that sounds familiar, this episode might feel like…
A new chapter begins with an amazing job offer! Dianette Wells is saying 'yes' to adventure and living life to the fullest. Her goal? To experience as much as possible, especially as she gets older, and hear her son say, 'You lived the hell out of that life.' Don't just…
Wendy's early life was marked by the profound experience of losing a parent at just seven years old, leading to decades of unaddressed grief. This childhood trauma created a pervasive silence, shaping her understanding of family and self. Later, "hidden lies" within her family surfaced, forcing her to confront a…
For Chris, a life-altering psychotic episode in 2017 brought everything into question. We discuss the profound impact of this event, exploring themes of fear and the journey of healing. This is a story about rupture, recovery, and the challenging process of rebuilding trust with one's own mind after experiencing significant…
Instead of expensive therapy, Dianette Wells chose plane tickets and new memories. Racing and climbing became her outlet, her mind processing scenarios and finding a different kind of healing. #GriefJourney #TherapyAlternatives #TravelTherapy #AdventureTime #NewMemories #PersonalGrowth
There is a kind of silence that starts as protection and ends as a cage. Eugene knows exactly what that feels like. He spent years learning how to read rooms, stay small, and keep things from escalating. Not because he was weak. Because he was surviving. And then something cracked…
Even on your worst day, a single phone call or email can shift your perspective. Don't give up—that unexpected change might be closer than you think. Dianette Wells shares her journey of knowing she was meant for more. #FindingYourPath #Hope #Inspiration #PersonalGrowth #DianetteWells
Discover how small moments of happiness can transform your day. Dianette Wells shares her secret to focusing on what could go right, not wrong. Find your joy, no matter what. #Joy #Mindfulness #PositiveThinking #Happiness #LifeLessons
A pivotal mountain climb shifted everything. Fifty feet from the summit, seeing the goal, a powerful realization struck: 'I want more of this.' This yearning led to climbing Kilimanjaro the following year. #Kilimanjaro #MountainClimb #PersonalGrowth #Adventure #Inspiration
Ever felt that perfect alignment with your life's path? Dianette Wells shares that amazing feeling of certainty and how the universe guided her. A moment of pure peace and clarity. #SpiritualJourney #LifeAlignment #FindingYourPath #DianetteWells #UniverseGuidance
The first year of grief is often a shock. But many find year two brings a deeper, unexpected pain. Dianette Wells shares her experience navigating this difficult phase and the stories she told herself to cope. #GriefJourney #LossAndHealing #CopingWithGrief #MentalHealthAwareness
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
