Sometimes grief arrives before we are old enough to understand it. It lands in the middle of everything familiar and quietly rewrites the map of who we become. Years can pass before we realize how much of ourselves is still standing in that same frozen place. In this conversation, Kristina…
Dr. Piper Gibson shares how her early childhood trauma deeply influenced her life. She recalls the experiences between the ages of three and seven that ultimately shaped who she is today. Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app or visit www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com #ChildhoodTrauma #LifeShift #Resilience #PersonalGrowth
Ava Jones shares that after her traumatic brain injury, she lost touch with her emotions. After years of therapy, her specialist said, "Your emotions came back." It's been life-changing. Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app or visit www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com #BrainInjury #EmotionalHealing #Therapy #Podcast #AvaJones
For Dr. Piper Gibson, past experiences fuel a purpose-filled mission. It's exhausting, yes, but it's also a fire within her. Listen to her story and how it has unfolded! Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app or visit www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com #LifeShift #PurposeDriven #Inspiration #PodcastInterview
It's okay to ask for help. It doesn't make you weak. In fact, it shows strength. Ava Jones believes we shouldn't do it all alone. Some days she gives 10%, her girlfriend 90%. That's okay. Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app or visit www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com #MentalHealth…
Dr. Piper Gibson helps other parents find hope after experiencing sadness. She wants to hold hands and help more people around the world. Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app or visit www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com #BusinessOwner #Purpose #Motivation #Inspiration
Sharing your story, even when it's hard, gives you power. Ava Jones explains how speaking up helps you take control of your narrative and share it on your terms, without others writing it for you. Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app or visit www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com #ShareYourStory…
This episode is part of The Things We Carry, a short solo series shaped by the themes that stay with me after the conversations on The Life Shift. Today I am talking about burnout and the deeper exhaustion that grows slowly over time. The kind that shows up when you…
Dr. Piper Gibson jumped in and stayed for several years. She got certified in Functional Diagnostic Nutrition. It was a catalyst: "This is so eye-opening!" She earned her PhD in holistic medicine & nutrition. The traditional approach had failed us. It was time for something different. Subscribe to The Life…
Ava shares her journey to finding hope after tragedy. The sun *does* rise again, even when it feels impossible. It's worth it, even though it won't always be easy. It's okay to not be perfect, because we're all human. Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app…
Dr. Piper Gibson aims to expand her reach and help more individuals and families find solutions for Tourette's and tics. Her goal is to assist 50% more people, building on the 500+ she's already helped worldwide. Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app or visit www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com…
Ava Jones shares her joy: She's in remission now! She rang the bell surrounded by her healthcare team. Almost all were women. "This is awesome!" Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app or visit www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com #Remission #CancerSurvivor #Healthcare #Inspiration
Dr. Piper Gibson shares how a past trauma shaped her into a fearful person, untrusting of others. But she was also driven, a hard worker with something to prove. Quiet, but a go-getter. Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app or visit www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com #ChildhoodTrauma #Anxiety #Resilience…
After a concerning sonogram, Ava received a life-altering call: "You have cancer." The diagnosis turned her world upside down, revealing it was wrapped around her heart and neck. Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app or visit www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com #CancerJourney #LifeShift #AvaJones #HealthStories
Dr. Piper Gibson wrote her book to give parents a fresh, easily digestible understanding of tics and Tourette's. No overwhelming textbooks, just relatable experiences and practical steps. Helping kids get back on track, one family at a time. Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app or…
Ava found a lump on her neck. Her physical therapist urged her to get it checked. Doctors confirmed the worst: cancer. Her life was turned upside down...again. Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app or visit www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com #CancerAwareness #HealthJourney #LifeShift #AvaJones
Sharing your truth can transform overwhelming feelings and release you from holding onto shame. A reminder. Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app or visit www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com #MentalHealth #SelfHelp #OvercomingShame #PersonalGrowth
Ava Jones didn't know what type of cancer she had or how long she had to live. Thankfully, there was a reason for the itchiness. Thank God for chemo! The biopsy revealed it was Hodgkin lymphoma, stage 4, wrapped around her lungs, heart, and neck. So it was everywhere. Subscribe…
Why do some doctors hesitate to explore alternative treatments? Dr. Piper Gibson explains the limitations of conventional medical training—and the importance of a more holistic approach. Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app or visit www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com #HolisticHealth #MedicalTraining #TouretteSyndrome #FunctionalMedicine
Ava says she realized things had gone too far when she was struggling with suicidal thoughts. That's what made her mom get her a therapist. Calling 988 was the first step toward healing. Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app or visit www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com #MentalHealth #Therapy #SuicidePrevention…
Dr. Piper Gibson realized many people are struggling and being told the same thing. It makes no sense. Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app or visit www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com #MedicationSideEffects #BodyMovements #PiperGibson #Podcast
Ava's father passed away, and she herself was severely injured. Her mother was also hurt. After a medically induced coma, Ava had to relearn to walk and talk, due to a traumatic brain injury. Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app or visit www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com #TraumaRecovery #BrainInjury…
One of the doctors didn't think diet mattered. But then Dr. Piper Gibson experimented... and it made a HUGE impact! Now, even years later, certain foods are triggers. Diet matters. Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your favorite podcast app or visit www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com #DietTips #GlutenFree #DairyFree #LowSugar #HealthMatters
What would Ava tell her younger self? Hug your dad a little longer. Getting hit by a car taught her to live without basketball, and that prepared her for cancer. She has lived a lot in these two decades of her life. Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast on your…
