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Heather Taylor, writer, and director of TV and films, opens up about her personal experiences with ADHD in the corporate world. She shares how she struggled to fit in and perform while masking her symptoms, leading to exhaustion and burnout.

"I felt like no one listened to what I was actually saying. And in some cases, kind of reminiscent of the story of like having an indoor picnic and thinking everyone did. I also just thought the experiences in my head and the way that I viewed the world were exactly the same as everybody else. And the problem was, is that I lived and worked in a corporate environment. And so just people didn't get my creative brain and just trying to make it through the day." - Heather Taylor

Heather talks about the stigma attached to ADHD and her hesitancy to seek diagnosis, but also the relief she felt when she finally understood her brain and got the support she needed. The episode emphasizes the importance of recognizing and accommodating neurodiversity in the workplace and society. Heather discusses how women with ADHD often go undiagnosed, leading to feelings of shame and inadequacy, and how workplaces can be more accommodating to neurodivergent individuals. Ultimately, the episode serves as a reminder to embrace and celebrate neurodiversity, creating a more inclusive and supportive world for everyone.

Heather Taylor is a Canadian/UK citizen and US Green Card holder who writes and directs TV and films about complicated family relationships, often with a supernatural/horror/sci-fi lens. She is also a story editor on Hulu's "The Hardy Boys" and co-hosts the podcast "BRAAAINS." Her narrative podcast, "ANOMALY," was an official selection of the 2021 Tribeca Festival, and her second feature film, "LETHAL LOVE," is streaming on Netflix. Heather is also a former journalist and ad(wo)man and author of three poetry collections. Born with a non-visible disability, Heather strives to destigmatize mental illnesses, disabilities, and poverty in her work.

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1. ADHD stigma

2. Breaking free from labels

3. Empowerment

4. Heather Taylor

5. Podcast episode

6. ADHD awareness

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In this episode of The Life Shift Podcast, John D'Agostini shares his journey of overcoming shame, toxic masculinity, and finding purpose. He discusses his experiences coping with family addiction and abuse, societal pressure on gender roles, and struggling with isolation and sleeping in his car. He also talks about overcoming shame and toxic masculinity, seeking help, and providing safety and direction for the lost through a book and mentoring program.

"I wouldn't even admit those things to myself back then. The lack of self-awareness was alarming because I had this blind spot that I know was full of a bunch of junk, and I just absolutely refused to deal with it because that's just not what men do. Or at least that's what I thought at the time.”

John reflects on his unconditional love for his mother despite her demons and how her addiction pushed all the love out of her life. He shares a moment of finality with his mother, where he expressed his love and apologies. John also finds fulfillment in creating a space for others and how he had to go through all his struggles to get to a space where he could help others.

Throughout the episode, John emphasizes the importance of perseverance, determination, and faith in overcoming life's challenges. He also talks about the healing power of touch and the importance of not quitting. The episode is a testament to the human spirit's resilience and the transformative power of self-improvement and personal growth.

John is a 1-on-1 mentor, group mentor, best-selling, award-winning author of "Aimless: A Journey to Constructive Masculinity," performance-based training of thousands of athletes in combination with mentoring practices, curriculum designer, code of conduct expert, served in the Army, DI athlete, and an Ivy League grad. His hobbies include reading, photography, art, and hiking. John is also an award-winning photographer, an avid "foodie," has a bottomless appetite for Italian culture, and is a self-identified "family man."

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1. Overcoming shame

2. Toxic masculinity

3. Constructive masculinity

4. Personal transformation

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In this episode of "The Life Shift Podcast," Kristy Olinger discusses the importance of reflecting on our habits and questioning whether they are serving us well.

"It's this idea that when you don't have control over your waking hours, and if any listeners have young kids, you know that you don't have control over your waking hours when they're awake, you try to take some of that control back by staying up late and, and being able to spend time the way you want to.” 

She shares her experience with "revenge bedtime procrastination," a habit many parents of young children can relate to. Kristy realized this habit was not serving her well and decided to establish a consistent bedtime and start journaling as strategies for successful habit change. Then, she experienced a "lightning bulb" moment and changed her habit overnight.

Journaling helped her reflect on who she is and what she wants and get herself off autopilot. Kristy emphasizes that sometimes our subconscious works against us, and we must actively work to overcome bad habits. She also highlights the empowering benefits of journaling and how it can help us take ownership of our lives and make intentional choices about our habits. Overall, the episode encourages listeners to reflect on their habits, make deliberate choices, and use journaling as a tool for personal growth and empowerment.

Kristy Olinger is a development consultant focused on workplace communication. Kristy helps corporate professionals to communicate better at work to make work easier through interactive workshops and 1:1 consulting. Kristy is also the host of The Opposite of Small Talk podcast, a podcast for curious people who want to live their best life.

Find Kristy at kristyolinger.com or on Instagram and TikTok @KO.Communication.

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1. Transforming Negative Habits

2. Personal Growth

3. Journaling

4. Empowering Benefits

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I wanted to share this clip from Rebecca Lerch's bonus episode recording for the Patreon members. In these recordings, I reconnect with past guests to discuss their experience on The Life Shift Podcast, share their stories, and allow them to share any updates since their episode aired.

In this clip, we talk about the value of sharing stories to create connections and understanding. The full bonus episode with Rebecca is available on the Patreon feed. Please consider supporting the show with the link below.

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This week on The Life Shift Podcast, MC McDonald shares her journey of overcoming trauma, navigating grief and family relationships, and finding success.

"I think if we can think about trauma and, and that point of healing as possible, then we can, we can enter into the healing process with a lot more hope than with this understanding that if you have trauma, that means you are somehow like marred or broken or, you know." - MC McDonald.

MC grew up in a small town with a big Catholic family. After a family member’s death, MC's world turned upside down, and she struggled to cope with the loss. She had been raised to believe that emotions should be managed and felt on her own, so she had very few tools to deal with her grief.

MC's old coping mechanisms worked for about six months, but then she started having intense panic attacks. The anxiety she had struggled with since childhood was breaking through, and it began to get in the way of her work. The panic attacks were happening everywhere, and she couldn't control them and didn't know what to do.

After reaching out for help, she realized she needed to figure out a different way of being in the world.

In this episode, MC shares her personal story of overcoming family trauma and grief. She talks about how she learned to cope with her emotions and used her experiences to help others. We'll also explore how to process trauma and grief and how to move forward. If you have ever experienced trauma or grief or are struggling to cope with difficult emotions, this episode is for you.

MC McDonald, Ph.D., is a research professor and life coach who specializes in the psychology and philosophy of trauma. Her work focuses on thinking critically about how we understand, define, and heal from traumatic experiences. After receiving her Ph.D. at Boston University, she has published several research articles, book chapters, and two books on trauma. In addition to her academic work, McDonald has a thriving life-coaching business and has created trauma-based curricula for nonprofit organizations in New York, Virginia, and California.

Follow MC McDonald on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mc.phd/ and check out her website at https://alchemycoaching.life/.

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1. Small Town to Manhattan

2. Navigating Grief

3. Family Relationships

4. Podcast

5. MC McDonald

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Elizabeth Rosenberg shares her personal journey from burnout to spiritual awakening.

“And I learned through therapy that I would also give myself migraines not only to give myself a time out but to punish myself for not being successful at what I had set out to do, which is just like mind-blowing to me because you're like, oh my God, like you did this to yourself.”

After experiencing severe corporate burnout, Elizabeth found herself in the emergency room with a migraine where she lost all her motor skills. Elizabeth was a very driven individual who had always been focused on work and self-validation. She would work 60-70 hours a week to prove her own self-worth and success to herself, and societal pressure to get married and have kids pushed her to throw herself into work. Elizabeth shares how her twin sister's success contributed to her own drive and how she felt the need to prove her own self-worth through her career.

Elizabeth realized that she would also give herself migraines to punish herself for not meeting her own expectations. She shares how her body was protecting itself by giving her migraines when she needed to rest. Elizabeth worked with a metaphysical healer who helped her realize that she is responsible for how she reacts and feels about everything. In this episode, Elizabeth reminds us of the importance of taking care of ourselves and finding balance in our lives.

Elizabeth Rosenberg is an entrepreneur, charismatic leader, and visionary who drives authentic change and purposeful impact through her work. As the founder of The Good Advice Company, a marketing and communications consultancy, Elizabeth taps her knowledge, intuition, and truths to uncover and amplify purpose and ownable narratives. Based in Los Angeles, Elizabeth is currently writing and speaking about her health and wellness journey and truly believes there is a future where wellness, intuition, and the corporate world collide.

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Burnout, Spiritual Awakening, Self-discovery, Corporate Success

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As a special treat to The Life Shift Podcast listeners, I wanted to share the trailer of a show that I listen to and think fits in the space that we try to talk about on The Life Shift. This show is called "Multispective." However, I do want to note some trigger warnings as this show sometimes talks about difficult topics, so it may not be suitable for all ears.

As our shows have similar messages, if you like The Life Shift podcast, I think you might like Multispective.

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Podcast description:

We believe each person has a unique story to tell. Experiences, both good and bad, shape our everyday lives. Many of us go through similar things, yet our stories are never the same.

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Multispective is a podcast that shares these stories of triumph through tribulations. We invite guests from all over the world to share their life experiences providing their perspective on society and culture today.

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In this episode, Lori Keesey shares her journey of growth and healing after the tragic loss of her son.

“But you're thinking, my goodness if you only knew right now, it's just not that 33-year-old man that was, he was a really, he was a real human being. He had a life, he had a way about him, he had friends, he made a difference, and everything is just sort of condensed down into one little phrase in black and white.” - Lori Keesey

Lori shares how she found hope in overcoming adversity and how she used her personal experiences to help others cope with loss. She also discusses the importance of tragedy in shaping identity and how it has helped her become a better support system for others who are grieving. Lori talks about the power of sharing tragedy to help others and how it has helped her find healing. She shares how writing has been a helpful tool in her grieving process and how it has helped her express her emotions.

Lori shares personal stories and reflections on her journey of healing. Lori also discusses the importance of faith in coping with loss and how it has helped her find strength and purpose. Overall, Lori's story is one of resilience and hope. Through her experiences, she has found a way to turn tragedy into something that serves her own purpose while also helping others. Her journey is a testament to the power of sharing and the importance of finding support in times of grief.

Lori Keesey discovered her passion for writing at a young age and has since become an author, blogger, and guest commentator on the nationally syndicated Price of Business. Her debut novel, The Difference He Made, is set to release in late 2023. In addition to writing, Lori shares stories of resilience and inspiration on her blog, The Accidental Blogger, and offers advice and tips for those who are struggling with grief and loss. With Lori's message of resilience and strength in the face of tragedy, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who has experienced loss.

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I wanted to share this clip from Marisa Eikenberry's bonus episode recording for the Patreon members. In these recordings, I reconnect with past guests to discuss their experience on The Life Shift Podcast, share their stories, and allow them to share any updates since their episode aired.

In this clip, we talk about the value of sharing stories to create connections and understanding, including a story on the show she connected with. The full bonus episode with Marisa is available on the Patreon feed. Please consider supporting the show with the link below.

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In this episode, Laura Harless shares her journey of transforming her relationship with food and body to achieve a whole-body transformation. She discusses the importance of self-awareness and internal stabilization to avoid extremes in diet culture. Laura also shares her successful weight loss journey without medication or surgery and the importance of changing one's relationship with food.

"I tried everything that I thought was healthy. I tried, you know, eating foods that were baked, not fried, and not snacking between meals. I tried exercising 30 minutes a day, and I would do that for months at a time. Like six months was my longest, and I lost maybe 10 pounds. And so it was frustrating. I get back into my old habits because it wasn't working and repeat later on because I let society tell me that it was my problem and I had to fix it, and I let that in." - Laura Harless

But Laura's story is not just about weight loss. It's about rediscovering oneself without the weight. She emphasizes that weight struggles do not define her, but they are a significant part of who she is now and how she got to be the way she is. Laura encourages listeners to enjoy their journeys, whatever they may be, and to embrace the positive changes that come with them.

As a psychology instructor, Laura loves helping others reach their potential. Her story has been featured in several magazines, including Fitness Magazine in 2011, and on news outlets such as Chanel 6 Orlando. Laura's Facebook page, LaurasFitLife, is dedicated to helping others achieve their fitness goals and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Don't miss this inspiring conversation with Laura Harless.

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