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What if the thing you’ve been trying to fix wasn’t broken to begin with? In this emotional and eye-opening episode, Jennifer Celeste Briggs shares her journey of parenting a child with special needs – and the moment she gave herself permission to stop striving and start loving. From early diagnoses…

After a decade as a dedicated middle school teacher, Ryan Hennessey realized something wasn’t right. Burnout had crept in slowly, and despite still loving his students, the system no longer supported who he was becoming. A moment of clarity at a heart-led retreat changed everything — and gave him the…

This is episode 9 of my other podcast: It’s Okay If… Permission Slips for Mental Health, Self-Acceptance, and Growth (https://its-okay-if.captivate.fm/) --- Doing nothing can feel uncomfortable, especially when you care deeply about your work, your goals, or the people you're showing up for. But sometimes, pushing through becomes too much.…

When Donna Kendrick lost her husband suddenly, everything changed. Left to raise three children on her own, Donna made a vow not to let this tragedy define her. In this episode of The Life Shift Podcast, she shares how she navigated widowhood, chose to rebuild, and ultimately created a new…

Rebuilding your life after divorce is never easy. Especially when it starts in your childhood bedroom at 40. In this episode of The Life Shift Podcast, money coach and author Mikelann Valterra shares how one quiet moment at a sushi restaurant changed everything. One handshake ended her marriage and launched…

Miron Pingasov spent most of his young life chasing a single goal — to become a top-tier professional race car driver. By age 17, he was racing at 150 mph and living the dream. But after the tragic loss of a teammate and a growing sense that the sport he…

Doing nothing can feel uncomfortable – especially when you care deeply about your work, your goals, or the people you're showing up for. But sometimes, pushing through becomes too much. This short reflection is a reminder that rest isn’t laziness. Taking a break isn’t a failure. Pausing doesn’t mean you’ve…

You can change the way you see the world by leaning in. Adam Erwin shares how one convo on a plane taught him the power of listening deeply & learning before judging. Everyone carries a story. Some great. Some heavy. All worth discovering. Listen now: www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com/189

What if we treated everyone like they were stage four of something? We’re all carrying something we can’t always see. In this episode, I talk with author and storyteller Adam Erwin about what happens when we slow down and choose to lean in, to really see people instead of scanning…

Jealousy can feel uncomfortable – even shameful. But it's also human. You might feel it when someone else gets the opportunity you’ve been dreaming of, or when their joy highlights something you still deeply want. This short reflection offers a compassionate reminder: jealousy doesn’t make you bad or ungrateful. It…

Some feelings show up without warning – and without a name. You’re not sad, not exactly anxious, not even sure what’s wrong… but something feels off. And when you can’t explain it, the urge to fix it gets louder. This short reflection is a reminder that not every emotion needs…

Jealousy can feel uncomfortable – even shameful. But it's also human. You might feel it when someone else gets the opportunity you’ve been dreaming of, or when their joy highlights something you still deeply want. This short reflection offers a compassionate reminder: jealousy doesn’t make you bad or ungrateful. It…

What do you do when your partner says, “I have tumors in my lungs and spine”? We don’t get instructions for that kind of moment. And we definitely don’t get told what it means to carry someone you love through the hardest, slowest, most beautiful goodbye. In this episode, I…

There are days when holding it all together just isn’t possible. And despite what we’ve been taught – to push through, to stay strong, to keep showing up – sometimes the bravest thing we can do is let ourselves break. If you're carrying grief, burnout, or just too much of…

"Most people look at barriers and think, 'Never mind.' But the path to your dream? It's usually random and weird. You just have to start." New episode of The Life Shift with guest @Wonderneath @Danny_Suede is out! Trust your gut and start before you're ready. Listen here www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com/187

Some feelings show up without warning – and without a name. You’re not sad, not exactly anxious, not even sure what’s wrong… but something feels off. And when you can’t explain it, the urge to fix it gets louder. This short reflection is a reminder that not every emotion needs…

Danny Suede left traditional school at 13, followed his gut, and created a life on his own terms. 🎨🌍 This week on The Life Shift Podcast, we talk about how embracing the unexpected led to creativity, freedom, and fulfillment for Danny. 🎧 Listen now: www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com/187

From walking out of school to creating art worldwide, Danny Suede chose his own way forward. What if the life you want is just past the fear? So many of us stay stuck because the obstacles are loud and obvious — the job, the money, the expectations. But the route…

We live in a world that celebrates hustle – where being busy is often mistaken for being worthy. But what happens when your body, your mind, or your spirit asks you to slow down? If your energy isn’t what it used to be, or if your to-do list feels more…