Life Shift™ | Pivotal Moments & Life Change

I wanted to share this clip from Alex Knight'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 Alex is available on the Patreon feed. Please consider supporting the show with the link below.

Alex Knight's Full Episode (#10) can be found here: https://www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com/music-paved-the-way-for-everything-else-alex-knight/

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Brian Acord shares a powerful and emotional journey of leaving a high-demand religion. Growing up in Utah, surrounded by Mormons, Brian's life was deeply intertwined with the church. Everyone he knew was a church member, and he felt pressured to conform to its teachings. Brian shares his story of deepening his involvement in the church and eventually questioning its teachings, leading to his departure. After leaving the church, he felt lost and empty and found himself abandoned by former neighbors and friends who were still part of the community.

“I went into a depression that lasted several years. This is even hard to explain because overnight, I lost my ward family. 350 families. None of them reached out to me. I'm living here. I see them all out my window. Every window I look. And there are people that I coached lacrosse with for eight years that I served on the Bishop Brick for years. And the high priest group leader, I served side by side with them 20-30 hours a week for 10 years. I've never heard from them since then. They live seven houses away, seven houses. I thought we were friends. I thought we had a relationship, a true relationship.”

The conversation delves into the core values that drove Brian's involvement in the church, including a desire to help others and love thy neighbor. This episode offers a candid look at the complex emotions involved in leaving a religious community and finding one's identity outside of it. Brian's story reminds us that it is okay to question the status quo and that our identities are not defined by the communities we belong to. His journey of self-discovery is a powerful example of the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of connecting with others.

Brian hosts his podcast, Strangers You Know, where he aims to give his listeners a window into the lives of people from all walks of life. Through deep and meaningful conversations, he deconstructs various aspects of life, unraveling the complexities of human experience.

Brian is an entrepreneur, educator, coach, and community advocate. He has worked with over a dozen startups, non-profits, Fortune 100 companies, and technology startups. Brian has taught business courses at multiple universities and currently teaches the Everyday Entrepreneur Program to refugees and underserved communities. He is a certified coaching trainer for USA Lacrosse. Brian is also a mentor for several dozen startups and is involved in community organizations such as Common Thread Utah and the Nomad Alliance, where he serves on the Board of Directors and Immigration and New American Integration task force, respectively.

Connect with Brian: https://www.strangersyouknowpodcast.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianacord/

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Daniel Rinaldi shares his story of how losing his older brother to an inoperable brain tumor at the age of 10 changed his life forever.

“I think once my little brother came along; it was easier to let some of that go and really try and connect and cultivate that relationship and try and be as present and intentional with my younger brother that I could, as it could be because I just wanted to be this ideal older brother. I'm sure that has a lot to do with not having my older brother.”

Daniel talks about his upbringing in a tight-knit family, how his brother's passing flipped his life upside down, and how it took him a long time to come to terms with it.

As a mental health counselor, Daniel helps others process their grief and find ways to move forward. He talks about how his experiences with loss and grief have influenced his career path and how he works with clients to help them navigate the complexities of grief.

Throughout the episode, Daniel discusses the challenges of dealing with grief at a young age, the importance of seeking support and connection, and the ways in which loss can shape one's identity.

This episode is a powerful reminder of the impact of loss and the resilience of the human spirit. It offers a message of hope and healing for anyone who has experienced the pain of losing a loved one.

Chapters:

00:10:27 Processing Grief After a Childhood Loss: A 35-year Journey

00:33:39 From Music to Mental Health Counselor: A Journey of Connection and Fulfillment

00:37:12 The Value of Lived Experience in Mental Health Counseling

00:47:31 Finding Peace and Connection Through Life's Journey

Daniel is a singer/songwriter and presently serves the state of Massachusetts as a mental health counselor. Daniel is also currently developing several projects in the mental health space and working on releasing his own podcast focusing on his personal stories and mental health. Mindnoise.co

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From a Dream to Building a Reality in America | Mathilde Bernard Funderburk

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The Life Shift Podcast is ONE YEAR old as of March 22, 2023! This journey has been unexpected and incredible. I wanted to commemorate this moment, discuss the journey, plans, and share the brand new UPDATED trailer for Year (Season) 2 of the podcast.

In this episode, I reflect on the following:

And at the end, I share the BRAND NEW Trailer for Year (Season) 2 of The Life Shift Podcast.

Music for Trailer: Spark of Inspiration by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

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Angela's story of resilience, courage, and self-discovery is truly inspiring. In this episode, she talks about how she had to confront her childhood trauma of losing her hearing over fifteen years and how this trauma manifested in her 40s.

"He would say to me, Angela, if you had a broken leg, would you just continue to walk on it? And you know, he did say that to me a number of times. Sometimes when you're in a state like, you need to sort of hear that because I was just like, all right, let's move this along. And he's like, sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but that's not how this works. And so that was, just really emotionally painful time working through all of that."

Born with normal hearing, Angela began losing her hearing around seven and eventually went completely deaf. At 22, she received a cochlear implant, which she describes as a "second chance at life." Her experience of hearing loss and her journey to overcome the emotional and psychological trauma associated with it is a testament to her strength and determination.

During the pandemic, Angela launched the Joyful Life Cochlear Implant Fund, a 501(c)3 organization that helps cochlear implant recipients access the ongoing critical technology they need to keep their hearing and remain part of the hearing world.

Angela is a confidence coach and TEDx speaker, inspiring women worldwide to reprogram their self-acceptance and build lasting confidence to achieve their full potential. She has lived and traveled worldwide, including France, where she and her husband Colin have lived for 12 years. Her life story is a valuable reminder that the challenges we face don't have to stop us and can take us places we never imagined.

Chapters:

00:19:24 The Unexpected Journey of Hearing Loss

00:27:09 Processing Childhood Trauma in Adulthood

00:30:09 Facing Difficulties and Doing the Work: A TEDx Talk Experience

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Losing Hair, But Finding Strength and Authenticity | Rebecca Lerch

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I wanted to share this clip from Chantal Watts'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 person that was a pivotal part of her life-changing experience and how hearing from those individuals in our past can make such an impact.

Chantal's Full Episode (#17) can be found here: https://www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com/perfect-timing-at-life-altering-crossroads-chantal-watts/

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Adam Coelho shares his powerful journey to mindfulness and entrepreneurship. He discusses the transformative power of mindfulness and the importance of being aware of the stories we tell ourselves. By becoming more mindful, Adam could recognize his inner critic and critical mindset, which helped him shift his life toward his true calling.

"I realized I created exactly what I asked for. I said I needed to quit Google to be successful. I got what I asked for; they did it for me. They quit me. So, I got what I asked for. It turns out that's not exactly what I asked for, and if it really was, I could have done it at any moment. I could have quit any time. It turns out that wasn't really the goal."

Adam's journey toward entrepreneurship was not easy, but he persevered and found opportunities to pursue his passion. Despite facing challenges, such as trying to make his entrepreneurial mindset fit into a corporate job and being frustrated with his inability to change his role at Google, Adam overcame these obstacles. He created a life that aligned with his values and aspirations. Adam's story highlights the importance of mindfulness, envisioning, and perseverance in pursuing our passions and creating the lives we want. We can create a more fulfilling and purposeful life by becoming more mindful and aware of our inner narratives.

Adam Coelho (kway-yo) is the host and executive producer of The Mindful FIRE Podcast, a show about crafting a life you love and making work optional using the tools of mindfulness, envisioning, and financial independence. He's also a father, husband, entrepreneur, speaker, and facilitator. For the last 12 years, Adam has worked in sales at Google, where in addition to his core role, he's taught mindfulness, envisioning and emotional intelligence to over 2500 Googlers worldwide.

Connect with Adam:

Free Envisioning Guide: https://bit.ly/3kYM9NY

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamcoelho/

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From Youth Pastor to Professional Speaker: Achieving Success Through Hard Work and Dedication | Grant Baldwin

The Butterfly Effect: How Small Decisions Lead to Unbelievable Opportunities | Josh Painter

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In this episode of The Life Shift Podcast, my guest, Ryan Gottfredson, a leadership development author, researcher, and consultant, shares his journey to understanding his relationship with his parents, his emotional struggles, and how his lack of emotional support as a child has left him with difficulty building certain emotions. He also dives into how different therapy modalities can help rewire your brain to function more healthily.

“What we've discovered is that my parents, I mean, they were always married. They went to almost every basketball game I ever played, right? They were there for me physically. But what I discovered is they were not there for me emotionally for me, you know? So, two years ago, I would have been 37; I'm starting this therapy process, and right now, at 37, it hits me as all during my upbringing, I was emotionally neglected.”

Ryan shares how he connects with his younger self and how giving himself some much-needed love can enable healing. Ryan also talks about the benefits of EMDR for overcoming psychological trauma and the neuroscience of psychological trauma and its impact on the mind. Finally, he explores how uncovering trauma through therapy can be essential to healing.

Ryan Gottfredson, Ph.D., helps organizations vertically develop their leaders primarily through a focus on mindsets. Ryan is the Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-selling author of Success Mindsets: The Key to Unlocking Greater Success in Your Life, Work, & Leadership. And he is the author of the upcoming book, The Elevated Leader: Leveling Up Your Leadership Through Vertical Development. He is also a leadership professor at the College of Business and Economics at California State University-Fullerton.

Chapters:

00:06:17 The Benefits of EMDR For Overcoming Psychological Trauma

00:25:25 Using Heat Experiences for Growth and Development

00:34:52 Uncovering Trauma Through Therapy

Website: https://ryangottfredson.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RyanGottfredsonPhD/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryangottfredson/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyTe4jL0cla-U_Y4lqjc3-w          

Twitter: https://twitter.com/RyanGottfredson

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryangottfredson/

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In this episode, we explore Bernie’s incredible journey from growing up in New York City to self-funding his education to building confidence and achieving great success.

"I absolutely wanted to prove everybody wrong. And so it really was kind of like a blessing in disguise because I really wanted to prove them wrong. And I did."

We’ll learn how Bernie overcame his lack of confidence and hear about the importance of mentors and how they helped him find the courage to pursue his dreams. He talks about how his Cuban immigrant parents instilled in him a strong work ethic and how he funded his own undergraduate degree, which gave him a confidence boost. Plus, he’ll share how this experience triggered a shift in his perception that he can accomplish anything.

Bernie Borges is the Vice President of Global Content Marketing at iQor, an Advisory Board member at Vengreso, and producer and host of the Midlife Fulfilled podcast. He is also a highly accomplished B2B marketer and technology sales professional who has been in the industry for over three decades. He’s the author of Marketing 2.0 and has been recognized by peers as one of the Top 25 Content Marketing Experts, Marketing Insider’s 60 Best Marketing Speakers, and SEMRush’s Top 100 Content Marketing Influencers.

Connect with Bernie:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernieborges/

https://instagram.com/bernieborges

https://twitter.com/bernieborges

https://midlifefulfilled.com/

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I wanted to share this clip from Ashley Pereira'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 sharing their stories and give them an opportunity to share any updates since their episode aired.

In this clip, I share with Ashley a story about a connection on Twitter choosing her episode as the first one that she listened to because she had similar experiences and how that drew a strong feeling of connection.

Thank you for the support along the way. If you want to help support the show and join the Patreon, please check out www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com/join

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