The holidays can feel like a perfect storm — emotionally, mentally, and physically. In this timely and deep conversation, Surviving the Holiday Bermuda Triangle: Dry January & the 12 Steps—Kerry Brett is joined once again by comedian, mom, and nearly nine-year-sober Laurie Hurd Ferreira for part two of their series on the 12 Steps — and why they’re not just for recovery, but for anyone craving peace, and real change.

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n today’s powerful episode, Kerry welcomes back one of Shot@Love’s most loved guests, Laurie Hurd Ferreira—comic, mother, and nearly nine years sober. As we move through one of the most emotionally intense months of the year, Laurie shares the tools, truths, and transformational wisdom she’s learned in Alcoholics Anonymous, and how those same principles can help anyone find balance, clarity, and strength—whether they’re in recovery or simply overwhelmed by life.

Together, Kerry and Laurie unpack why the holidays make people feel unhinged, the pressure of perfection, the pull toward unhealthy habits, and the myth that you’re supposed to keep it all together. Laurie opens up about the moment her life changed, how AA saved her, and why the 12 Steps provide a blueprint for becoming the person you’re meant to be.

They discuss:
• Why so many people feel lost, anxious, or out of control in December
• How slowing down, pausing, and “one day at a time” thinking can ground you
• What the 12 Steps really teach—and why everyone can benefit from them
• How to rebuild confidence, self-worth, and trust in yourself
• The power of community, connection, and sharing your story
• Why doing the next right thing—however small—can change your entire life
• Letting go, finding a higher power, and learning to live life with intention
• How helping someone else can become the beginning of your own healing

This episode is raw, honest, funny, and deeply inspiring. If you’re navigating holiday stress, overwhelm, heartbreak, addiction, codependency, or simply want a healthier start to the new year, this conversation offers tools you can use today. Takeaways: Slow it down: Take life one day—or one hour—at a time. Pause before reacting: Clarity comes when you stop rushing. Help someone else: Small acts of service shift everything.

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Some love stories don’t end with heartbreak — they end with unanswered questions.

Ana Walshe was 39. A devoted mother of three. Brilliant, driven, and building a life between Boston and Washington, D.C. But behind closed doors, her marriage concealed a chilling imbalance of power, control, and deception.

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Shot At Love, Kerry Brett sits down with her daughter, Morgan Hurley — an interim court reporter who has been inside the courtroom covering the Brian and Ana Walshe murder trial. Together, they unpack what really happened, what the jury is hearing, and the warning signs that were tragically missed.

This episode is not about gossip.
It’s about truth.
It’s about red flags.
And it’s about the dangerous cost of ignoring them.

Inside This Episode:

The early warning signs that surfaced years before Ana disappeared
Brian Walshe’s long history of fraud, manipulation, and financial deception
The rise of Ana’s independence and why it became dangerous
The affair, the unraveling marriage, and December 2022’s final days
The disappearance and the disturbing timeline that followed
The chilling Google searches prosecutors call the biggest smoking gun
Surveillance footage, erratic alibis, and evidence from dumpsters across multiple towns
The eerie voicemail left for Ana’s boyfriend
The financial motive, including a $2.7 million life insurance policy
The courtroom dynamics and the challenge of proving murder without a body

Morgan also shares what it’s like to report on a case that happened in their own backyard and why this story deserves far more attention than it has received.

The Shot At Love Perspective

Ana was rising.
Her career was thriving.
Her independence was growing.

And for a narcissistic partner who depended on her financially, that became the greatest threat.

When your success threatens someone, they were never your partner — they were your prison.

This Week’s Shot At Love Dating and Relationship Takeaways:

About Today’s Guest:

Morgan Hurley is an interim court reporter covering the Brian Walshe trial firsthand. In this episode, she brings clarity, credibility, and a journalist’s lens to a case filled with unanswered questions and troubling patterns.

Follow and Connect:

Host: Kerry Brett
Instagram: @kerrybrettphotography
Podcast: Shot At Love

Guest: Morgan Hurley
Instagram: @morganhurleyyy

Final Thought:

This episode is a reminder that love should never require fear, confusion, or survival mode. If something feels off, it probably is. And ignoring the preview can cost you everything.

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How Losing Everything Helped Ben Currier Find Himself,” is about what happens when a relationship becomes an escape hatch, a distraction, and ultimately a disaster. But more importantly, it’s about what it takes to rebuild your life from nothing.

Ben Currier—Excel genius, host of the top-ranked podcast Failure Guy, and a professor teaching Microsoft—shares a story almost too wild to believe. One minute, he’s running a successful podcast and thriving professionally. The next, he’s in North Hollywood with a black eye, no backpack, no computer, and no support system after moving across the country for a woman he barely knew.

This is a conversation about emotional addiction, trauma bonding, and why we chase intensity instead of intimacy. It’s also a conversation about resilience, self-worth, and the work it takes to break the patterns that keep us stuck.

We talk about:

Ben opens up about:

Anyone who has ever chased the wrong love, stayed too long, or ignored the truth because the fantasy felt better will see themselves in this episode.

In this powerful episode of Shot@Love, Kerry sits down with longtime friend and Failure Guy podcast host Ben Currier to unpack the wild, painful, and ultimately transformational chapter of his life that began with a single impulsive decision: moving across the country for a woman he barely knew. What followed was a rapid descent—lost belongings, emotional chaos, isolation, and a complete collapse of self-worth. But it became the catalyst for his greatest rebuilding.

Together, Kerry and Ben explore why so many of us get addicted to intensity, confuse chaos for connection, and “airbag” from one relationship straight into another to avoid facing ourselves. Ben shares candidly about breaking toxic cycles, surviving rock bottom, rebuilding confidence, and eventually finding healthy love. His story is a testament to resilience, emotional clarity, and the truth that no matter how far you fall, you can rise again—stronger and wiser than before.

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Getting Clear for 2026 with Manifestation Mentor Lizzie Moore

Shot At Love is all about clarity, energy, and creating a fresh start for 2026. Manifestation mentor Lizzie Moore returns to the show to walk us through how to identify what we really want, why most people stay stuck, and how to shift our mindset so we can finally receive the opportunities, relationships, and breakthroughs we’ve been waiting for.

Lizzie explains why vague goals confuse the universe, how our energy influences what we attract, and why accountability changes everything. We talk about writing things down, showing up as the person who’s ready to receive, and how to stay committed even when life gets messy. Lizzie also shares why the last days of the year matter, how visualization activates the brain, and the science behind using vision boards to align your emotions with your goals.

If you're tired, burned out, or unsure of where to start, this conversation gives you simple practices to reconnect with hope, rebuild your belief in what’s possible, and create a plan for 2026 that you can actually follow through on. We also talk candidly about fear, doubt, initiating connections, and how clarity makes every area of life—including dating—feel easier and more aligned.

Whether you're manifesting a new career, a move, more joy, or the love you’ve been waiting for, this episode will help you get grounded, get intentional, and get ready for what's next.

What We Discuss

Website: www.vibeandshine.online

Follow Kerry Brett

Instagram: @kerry_brett

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In today’s episode of Shot At Love, Kerry Brett sits down with manifest mentor Lizzie Moore for an honest, energetic, and unexpectedly hilarious conversation about manifesting love, trusting the universe, and the mantra that changed everything: I only want what’s for me.

Lizzie shares how she transformed her life through visualization, neuroscience-based mindset shifts, and vision boards that quite literally manifested a new home, a new lifestyle, and a new chapter on the South Shore. She breaks down how the Reticular Activating System filters our thoughts, why emotions carry vibrational frequency, and how shifting your energy can change what—and who—you attract.

This episode covers:

If you need hope, humor, and a reminder that the universe delivers what’s meant for you—sometimes in the form of a man building a chicken coop resulting in a little luck and a lot of lumber—this episode is for you.

Find Kerry Brett on Instagram @kerry_brett and @shotatlovepodcast

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Your Last First Date: Author & Hollywood Matchmaker Jaydi Samuels Kuba

This week’s episode of Shot At Love pulls back the curtain on Hollywood’s most fascinating matchmaking secrets with Jaydi Samuels Kuba. Inspired by her soon-to-be-released book Your Last First Date, Jaydi shares the patterns, mindsets, blind spots, and tiny shifts that help singles finally find their own Hollywood ending.

Jaydi began her career as a television writer with credits ranging from Family Guy to Salem. But after watching talented, successful women in the entertainment industry struggle to form meaningful relationships, she built a couples-curation service that grew into LJ Matchmaking. Today she is a certified dating and relationship coach, a co-host of the podcast Match Made in Hollywood, and one of the industry’s most respected matchmakers.

Kerry and Jaydi explore the truth behind finding love in Hollywood or anywhere else: why people stay stuck, how they repeat emotional patterns, and what finally creates lasting change. Jaydi opens up about the early days of her company, the unlikely way she met her husband while setting him up with other women, and the inner shifts that helped her leave a long-term relationship that no longer aligned with her life.

Together, they break down why matchmaking matters, why being “findable” is non-negotiable, and how small mindset adjustments can make all the difference. Jaydi shares how she vets clients, screens for compatibility, and guides people toward clarity before chemistry. She explains why great daters still end up in the wrong relationships, how date coaching transforms confidence, and why trusting your own intuition is ultimately your most powerful tool.

Jaydi also gives listeners a behind-the-scenes look at writing Your Last First Date: how her Hollywood storytelling background shaped the narrative, why she chose to teach through character journeys and real client case studies, and what she hopes readers will take away after they close the final page.

If you’ve ever wondered how matchmaking really works, what goes on behind the scenes, or how to stop repeating the same dating patterns, this conversation will shift the way you see yourself, your choices, and your path to love.

Where to Find Jaydi Samuels Kuba
Instagram and social: @matchmadeinhollywood
Matchmaking and date coaching: www.ljmatchmaking.com

Connect with Kerry Brett
Instagram: @kerry_brett and @shotatlovepodcast
Facebook: Kerry Brett
LinkedIn: Kerry Brett
Substack: https://shotatlove.substack.com/p/shot-at-love-the-edit?r=20nzan&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action
Website: www.shotatlovebook.com

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This week’s episode of Shot At Love centers on the powerful story and mission of Deborah Griffiths, founder of Bent Not Broken, a platform dedicated to resilience, recovery, and reclaiming personal strength after adversity. Instead of talking about my journey, we shift the focus to Deborah’s—her path, her purpose, and the incredible movement she’s built.

In our conversation, Deborah opens up about the moment her life changed, the challenges that tested her spirit, and the transformative mindset that allowed her not only to survive but to build a community for others who are navigating their own storms. Bent Not Broken offers tools, hope, and a safe landing place for anyone rebuilding their life piece by piece—physically, emotionally, or spiritually.

Deborah shares:

This episode is a testament to turning pain into purpose, and Deborah’s energy is a reminder that healing is not linear—but it is possible. If you’ve ever struggled, felt alone, or needed a voice reminding you that you can rise again, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are.

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A Candid Conversation on Modern Love with Julie Lokun

This week’s episode flips the script. Instead of hosting, I’m the one being interviewed. Julie Lokun, host of the Get Obsessed podcast, sits down with me for an honest, heartfelt conversation about what dating really looks like today. If you’re starting over, navigating dating apps, or trying to make sense of modern connection, this conversation was created to give you clarity, strategy, and a renewed sense of hope.

Julie and I explore the questions so many singles quietly struggle with:

We discuss:

You’ll also hear how my background as a celebrity photographer influences the way I guide people through dating—especially when it comes to creating an authentic, compelling online presence that truly reflects who you are.

If you’re overwhelmed by today’s dating landscape or looking for practical strategies you can use right now, this episode offers clear takeaways and mindset shifts that make modern dating feel more manageable.

ABOUT TODAY’S GUEST
Julie Lokun is the creator and host of Get Obsessed, a podcast centered on growth, possibility, and helping people elevate their lives and relationships. She is a dynamic interviewer and a passionate advocate for empowering others.

WHERE TO FIND KERRY
Website:
www.shotatlovebook.com
www.kerrybrett.com

Podcast:
Shot At Love on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and BLEAV

Instagram:
@kerry_brett
@shotatlovepodcast

Facebook:
Shot At Love Podcast

TikTok:
@shotatlove

LinkedIn:
Kerry Brett

Substack:
https://shotatlove.substack.com

YouTube:
Shot At Love with Kerry Brett

Book:
Shot@Love: A Celebrity Photographer’s Lens on Dating and Finding Love, available on Amazon

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Great Scott! A Hero’s Journey to Love

In the final chapter of Shot@Love: A Celebrity Photographer’s Unfiltered Lens on Dating and Finding Love, we wrap up the story with heart, humor, and hope. Kerry Brett reflects on her own Hero’s Journey—one that mirrors Marty McFly’s in Back to the Future—filled with setbacks, mentors, lessons, and ultimately transformation through love.

This episode is about believing in divine timing, trusting the bigger picture, and having faith that the right person shows up when you’ve done the inner work. Kerry shares how her “Great Scott” moment came when she found love on Tinder, and how every heartbreak, misstep, and “Biff” along the way shaped her into someone ready for a healthy, lasting relationship.

Through pop culture parallels, wisdom from her mentor Jeff Lubin, and her signature storytelling style, Kerry ties it all together—reminding listeners that everyone’s path to love is their own version of the Hero’s Journey. It’s about choosing courage over comfort, learning to love yourself first, and understanding that each swipe, each setback, and each lesson gets you closer to your own “Great Scott” moment.

If you’ve ever doubted that love is possible after heartbreak, this episode will inspire you to believe again. Because when you trust in the bigger picture and take your shot, you just might find the one who was meant for you all along.

Listen now at www.shotatlovebook.com and follow Kerry Brett on Instagram @kerry_brett, @shotatlovepodcast, Facebook, LinkedIn, and on Substack at https://shotatlove.substack.com/p/shot-at-love-the-edit?r=20nzan&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action

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