The Life Shift: Real Stories of Life-Altering Moments

Matt Gilhooly
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The Life Shift Podcast shares real, honest conversations about the pivotal moments that transform lives. Host Matt Gilhooly invites guests to explore the life-changing events, unexpected challenges, and personal awakenings that have shaped who they are today.  Through candid storytelling, listeners discover powerful journeys of identity, resilience, grief, healing, and growth. If you’re drawn to personal growth stories, inspired by how people rebuild after loss, or fascinated by the quiet moments that spark profound change, The Life Shift offers heartfelt insight and inspiration. New episodes every Tuesday. Listen in and find connection in the stories that make us who we are. For more information, please visit: https://www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com 

  1. Healing Through Grief with Britt Michaelian

    3일 전

    Healing Through Grief with Britt Michaelian

    What happens when loss cracks you wide open and shows you who you’ve been all along? Britt Michaelian had built a beautiful, full life. She was raising her daughters, creating art, and moving forward. But when her mother passed away suddenly, Britt paused everything. Then, just as life began to settle, her sister was diagnosed with cancer. That second heartbreak brought a deeper reckoning. In this conversation, Britt shares how she found clarity and purpose through pain, and how her grief helped her return to herself through healing, intuition, and a new form of creative expression. She stepped back from a thriving career and asked what really mattered Her sister’s cancer journey became a spiritual turning point that awakened her intuitive gifts She returned to art in a new way, creating frequency paintings rooted in energy, intention, and love Britt’s story reminds us that healing asks us to slow down, listen deeply, and honor the quiet wisdom that lives inside us. Britt Michaelian is a visionary artist, Reiki master, and quantum healer whose work blends creativity with profound personal transformation. With a BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and master’s degrees in Marriage and Family Therapy and Art Therapy, Britt brings over two decades of healing experience. She has worked as an expressive arts therapist in pediatric, oncology, and heart transplant units. Now a healing arts pioneer, Britt creates mixed-media frequency paintings that transcend the canvas, offering emotional renewal and spiritual depth. Her work has been exhibited in museums like the Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara and collected around the world. She also hosts Healing House, an annual art and wellness event featured in the LA Times, and shares monthly remote Reiki and free healing resources through her site and podcast, The Daily Healing. Learn more at brittmichaelian.art and follow @BrittMichaelian on Instagram, X, and Pinterest. Explore More from The Life Shift Podcast 🎧 Listen to the full episode and explore past guests: www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com ☕ Get ad-free episodes and early access by supporting on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thelifeshiftpodcast 💌 Receive personal reflections and behind-the-scenes updates in the weekly newsletter: www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com/newsletter 📲 Follow the show on socials for episode drops, quotes, and more: @thelifeshiftpodcast on Instagram, Threads, Facebook, and TikTok @thelifeshiftpod on X

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  2. How Kevin Palmieri Rebuilt His Life After Chasing the Wrong Dream

    9월 9일

    How Kevin Palmieri Rebuilt His Life After Chasing the Wrong Dream

    What happens when success on paper leaves you feeling completely empty inside? Kevin Palmieri had the dream life. The job. The car. The paycheck. But beneath the highlight reel, he was unraveling. In this conversation, Kevin shares the quiet spiral that nearly ended everything and the honest decision that changed his life for good. What started as a breakdown became a wake-up call. One that led him to become the kind of person he always needed. You’ll hear: Why achieving six figures didn’t bring peace or purpose The moment Kevin realized he couldn’t stay in his job one more day How borrowing belief from someone else helped him build his own Kevin’s story is a powerful reminder that worth is not earned by titles, money, or status. It’s grown through truth, trust, and the small daily steps we take to become who we’re meant to be. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or at www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com Kevin Palmieri is the founder and co-host of the Next Level University podcast. Early in his life, Kevin found “success,” but after a brush with near suicide he realized he wasn’t living a life he truly wanted. He became passionate about self-improvement and made it his purpose to impact as many people as possible by becoming a role model podcaster and speaker. Today, Next Level University is a top 100 podcast with over 2,000 episodes and one million listens across more than 170 countries. Kevin has taken his life to the next level and achieved both personal and professional success. Follow Kevin here: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn Support The Life Shift Podcast Love what you heard? Here’s how you can support the show and stay connected: Get ad-free and early access episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thelifeshiftpodcast Sign up for the newsletter: www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com/newsletter Follow on Instagram and Threads: @thelifeshiftpodcast

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  3. Marie Alessi on Choosing Joy After Her Husband’s Sudden Death

    9월 2일

    Marie Alessi on Choosing Joy After Her Husband’s Sudden Death

    What if grief could live beside joy instead of swallowing it whole? When Marie Alessi’s husband, Rob, died suddenly from a brain aneurysm while on a work trip, her life shattered in an instant. But instead of letting grief move in permanently, Marie made a quiet, powerful promise: to create the happiest life possible for her and their two young boys. What followed wasn’t perfect, but it was deeply human. And deeply intentional. In this episode: The moment Marie knew she had to parent through pain and still keep a promise How her husband's death sparked a shift toward healing, purpose, and spiritual connection Why she believes grief is a visitor, not a permanent resident This conversation is a reminder that joy and grief can hold hands. And that love doesn’t end. Listen now at www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com/follow Ad-free and early episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thelifeshiftpodcast Marie Alessi is a bestselling author, TEDx and keynote speaker, and grief advocate who helps others bring lightness into their darkest seasons. After her husband Rob passed unexpectedly from a brain aneurysm, Marie made a quiet promise to create the happiest life possible for herself and their two young sons. She never imagined becoming a widow at 45, but that moment reshaped her purpose. Through her books, talks, and coaching work, Marie shares what it means to choose healing, redefine widowhood, and live a joyful love legacy. Learn more at www.mariealessi.com.   Connect with The Life Shift Podcast 🎙 Website & episodes: https://www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com/follow 🗞 Newsletter: https://www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com/newsletter 💖 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/thelifeshiftpodcast 📷 Instagram: @thelifeshiftpodcast 👤 Host: Matt Gilhooly on LinkedIn

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  4. A Letter to My 8-Year-Old Self: Living 36 Years Without My Mother

    9월 1일 · 보너스

    A Letter to My 8-Year-Old Self: Living 36 Years Without My Mother

    In this special bonus episode of The Life Shift Podcast, I mark the 36th anniversary of my mom’s passing by sharing something deeply personal. Usually, I’m the one listening as guests reflect on their life-altering moments. But today, I turn the question back on myself. What would I tell the 8-year-old version of me – the boy who lost his mom in 1989 and had no choice but to grow up too quickly? I share a letter I wrote to that younger self. It’s about grief, silence, perfectionism, and the long journey toward finally letting myself feel. It’s also about learning that our stories, even the messy ones, can help others heal. This is both a remembrance and an offering – a way of honoring the little boy I once was, the mom I still miss, and the community of people who remind me that love and loss can coexist. Subscribe to The Life Shift Podcast wherever you listen: www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com/follow Get ad-free early releases and bonus content on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thelifeshiftpodcast Join the newsletter for personal reflections: Newsletter  Follow along on social: Instagram | YouTube

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  5. Kaila Yu on Surviving Shame and Writing Her Truth in “Fetishized”

    8월 26일

    Kaila Yu on Surviving Shame and Writing Her Truth in “Fetishized”

    What happens when your earliest moments of intimacy are taken from you? In this raw and powerful conversation, author Kaila Yu shares the truth about a traumatic experience in her early twenties that splintered her sense of self. Raised in a household where emotions were rarely named, Kaila spent years seeking validation outside herself. When a modeling opportunity turned into a violent betrayal, she dissociated to survive. For a long time, she told no one. But silence has a way of catching up to you. In time, Kaila found the strength to tell the truth and honor the version of herself who got through it. Three key takeaways from Kaila’s life shift: Sometimes survival looks like silence, but healing begins when we tell the truth Dissociation is a form of protection, not weakness Self-worth is something we can reclaim, even after it’s been stolen This episode holds space for the complexity of trauma, cultural expectations, and the slow, brave act of integration. Listen at http://www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com/s4e201 Kaila Yu is a luxury travel and culture writer and on-camera correspondent based in Los Angeles. Her work has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Rolling Stone, Condé Nast Traveler, and National Geographic. In her powerful debut memoir, Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty, Kaila explores the intersections of racialized desire, consent, trauma, and identity. The book will be released on August 19, 2025, by Penguin Random House’s Crown Publishing. Through her writing and advocacy, Kaila brings voice to the often-overlooked realities of Asian American women and invites deeper conversations around healing and self-worth. More from The Life Shift Podcast: 🎧 Listen to all episodes: www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com/follow 💌 Get weekly reflections: www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com/newsletter ✨ Support on Patreon for ad-free early access: www.patreon.com/thelifeshiftpodcast 📲 Follow on socials: @thelifeshiftpodcast

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  6. How Dr. Devin DeGreif Rebuilt Her Life After Her Mother’s Murder

    8월 19일

    How Dr. Devin DeGreif Rebuilt Her Life After Her Mother’s Murder

    What do you do when the world falls apart and your inner voice says, “Not yet”? Dr. Devin DeGreif shares a story so unimaginable it feels like fiction until you realize it is her truth. After the brutal loss of her mother, Devin unraveled, disassociated, and considered ending her life. But a thunderous inner "no" marked a turning point. What followed was a slow, intentional shift toward healing, spiritual alignment, and helping others reclaim joy after pain. Learn what it means to truly go all in on living after hitting emotional bottom Hear how a single voice, her own, interrupted a life-ending plan and changed everything Explore how Devin now helps others heal through breathwork, body-based therapy, and truth-telling This is not just a story of survival. It is about remembering who you are underneath all the pain and building a life around that truth. Listen now at www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com/s4e200 Support the show on Patreon for ad-free, early access: www.patreon.com/thelifeshiftpodcast Subscribe to the newsletter and follow on socials: www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com Guest Bio: Dr. Devin DeGreif is a physical therapist, transformational coach and intuitive healer who has journeyed from deep grief to resounding joy herself. As the author of Good Grief: The Journey from Grief to Joy, she combines personal storytelling with expert guidance to help others navigate loss and rediscover happiness. Passionate about helping others reclaim their light after any type of pain or loss, Devin’s work focuses on embodiment. Learn more and explore ways to work with Devin at www.drdevindegreif.com.

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  7. What the Military Taught Jill Schulman About Bravery and Self-Worth

    8월 19일

    What the Military Taught Jill Schulman About Bravery and Self-Worth

    What if the bravest thing you can do is admit you’re struggling? When Jill Schulman walked into her ROTC unit ready to quit, she expected rejection. Instead, she was met with empathy. And that changed everything. In this powerful conversation, Jill shares the quiet, steady kind of bravery that helped her stay the course and eventually shape her life’s work. Learn how asking for help can be the most courageous move of all Reframe failure as information and fuel for growth Discover why bravery isn’t about big gestures, but small, consistent choices This episode is a reminder that you don’t have to do it alone. And that choosing to keep going? That’s brave. Jill Schulman is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, corporate leader, and expert in the science of bravery. With a Master’s in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, she blends research with lived experience to help people take bold action, build resilience, and live with intention. Her new book, The Bravery Effect, offers practical tools to grow courage in everyday life, one brave moment at a time. Listen + Connect: 🎧 Full episode: www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com/s4e199 🎁 Support on Patreon for early access and ad-free episodes: www.patreon.com/thelifeshiftpodcast 💌 Join the newsletter: www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com/newsletter 🔗 Follow Matt and The Life Shift: @thelifeshiftpodcast

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  8. Near-Death and Rebirth: Ash Perrow on Choosing to Live From the Heart

    8월 12일

    Near-Death and Rebirth: Ash Perrow on Choosing to Live From the Heart

    What happens when your life splits in two more than once? Ash Perrow was a schoolteacher with a plan and a future he could see clearly. Then he held his stillborn daughter in his arms. That moment shattered everything. Years of survival, anxiety, and silence followed. Then a near-death experience cracked him open in a way nothing else ever had. And in that space beyond his body, he made a choice that changed his life. The ripple effect of grief, perfectionism, and a body stuck in survival What somatic therapy, plant medicine, and radical self-love can unlock How a near-death experience revealed a calling to live from the heart Ash's story is a raw and beautiful reminder that healing is not linear, and it is never too late to wake up. Guest Bio Ash Perrow is a coach, speaker, and storyteller who helps heart-centered professionals reconnect with their deeper wisdom and live from the truth of who they are. After the stillbirth of his daughter and a near-death experience following back surgery, Ash returned to life with a clear contract: to stay for the work he does and walk the planet from his heart. That moment became a second beginning, one that unraveled everything he thought he knew about purpose, identity, and healing. Through somatic therapy, spiritual exploration, and his own relentless curiosity, Ash rebuilt his life from the inside out. Now, he guides others through that same kind of transformation with grounded compassion and deep respect for their inner knowing. His work takes shape through coaching, workshops, group programs, and powerful storytelling that reminds us we are never alone in our becoming. Find more at https://www.ashperrow.com or on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@ashperrow Listen and support 🎧 Listen to the full episode: https://www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com/200 💌 Subscribe to the newsletter: https://www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com/newsletter 🤍 Get early access and ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/thelifeshiftpodcast 🌎 Follow on Instagram, Threads, Facebook, and more: https://www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com/follow

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The Life Shift Podcast shares real, honest conversations about the pivotal moments that transform lives. Host Matt Gilhooly invites guests to explore the life-changing events, unexpected challenges, and personal awakenings that have shaped who they are today.  Through candid storytelling, listeners discover powerful journeys of identity, resilience, grief, healing, and growth. If you’re drawn to personal growth stories, inspired by how people rebuild after loss, or fascinated by the quiet moments that spark profound change, The Life Shift offers heartfelt insight and inspiration. New episodes every Tuesday. Listen in and find connection in the stories that make us who we are. For more information, please visit: https://www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com 

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