What if that pivotal moment was just the beginning?

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Aug. 30, 2022

Healing from Childhood Trauma and PTSD | Ashley Pereira

In this episode, Matt is joined by Free Skin Co. business owner, branding, and marketing leader Ashley Pereira. Ashley shares deeply personal stories about her physically and sexually abusive upbringing. She shares the milestones in her journey, from leaving the …

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Aug. 23, 2022

Finding "Home" Away From Home | Noelle Cheaib

Noelle talks about the journey to finding purpose and a place that feels like home, triggered by a “hurry up and wait” process to return to Spain after a study abroad experience years earlier.

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Aug. 16, 2022

A Devastating Phone Call Changed Everything | Melissa Matto

Melissa talks about the journey to finding her true passion, triggered by a sudden phone call she received while heading to the airport in an Uber. The hospital called to tell her that her father had passed suddenly.

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Aug. 9, 2022

The Permission to Let Go at a Devastating Moment | Erin Browning

Erin talks about witnessing the sudden death of her partner. It was sudden and tragic, but the conversation centers around the signs around her on the day of the tragedy.

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Aug. 2, 2022

Journey from Addiction to Self-Love and Triumph | Levi Kreis

In this episode of 'The Life Shift Podcast,' host Matt Gilhooly chats with Tony Award-winning artist Levi Kreis about his transformative journey from the throes of addiction to the pinnacle of Broadway success. It's a raw, intimate exploration of personal …

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July 26, 2022

Triggered by Two Words | Leaving a Toxic Relationship | Diane Diaz

Diane talks about the journey to finding her confidence and grit, fueled by an abusive and mostly absent father, and how she vied never to repeat the cycle.

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July 19, 2022

Are You Going to Stop Drinking Forever? | Heidi Kirby

In this episode, Matt is joined by learning and development leader, adjunct podcast professor, and host of the BLOC (Building Learning and Organizational Culture) podcast, Heidi Kirby. She is also finishing her Ph.D. program in Instructional Design and Technology.

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July 12, 2022

Twists and Turns from Corporate Life to Dream Farm Life | Jenna Byrne

In this episode, I talk to my friend Jenna about when she was five months pregnant with her first daughter; she and her husband quit their corporate jobs, sold everything they owned, and downsized to a travel trailer to travel …

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July 5, 2022

Perfect Timing at Life-Altering Crossroads | Chantal Watts

Chantal Watts is a former television news producer turned full-time parent. She spends her days child-wrangling, reading, and cuddling up to her husband. She's worn many hats and lived a range of experiences throughout her 30+ years, but two pivotal …

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June 28, 2022

Sometimes Things Shatter to Reveal Our Authentic Selves | Becca Berkey

In this episode, I talk to my friend Becca Berkey about the more recent pivotal moments in her life – the convergence of many nearly simultaneously. In one year, Becca got pregnant at 37, lost two family members on the …

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June 21, 2022

Burning Everything to Find True Purpose | Kelly Anderson

In this episode, I host my new connection, Kelly Anderson. Kelly and I met through LinkedIn, but as you will notice through the conversation, we found a strong connection through the discussion about her pivotal moments. In this episode, Kelly …

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June 14, 2022

Broadway to Memphis: The Journey to Finding What Matters | Randy Redd

In this episode, my friend Randy Redd joins me to discuss his long and winding road through Broadway, film, and television that brought him to find something that brings fire to his heart. We talked about his journey as a …

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June 13, 2022

BONUS EPISODE #2- In Memory of Eva Gilhooly

I wanted to share something about my grandmother in this special short episode. In episode 11, I shared my story with the help of my friend Christin. But for this bonus episode, I wanted to commemorate the anniversary of my …

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June 7, 2022

It Took Almost Losing a Leg to Chase After a Dream Career | David Tob…

In this episode, I am joined by my friend David Toback, a voice actor and creator of the GVAA Rate Guide used by non-union voice actors. In our conversation, we talk about how a collection of shifts in his life …

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June 4, 2022

BONUS EPISODE #1 - After The Recording

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May 31, 2022

A Spiritual Kick in the Pants | Ana Reina

Sometimes all you need is a kick in the pants to find your life's purpose, even if it’s a spiritual one. My friend Ana Reina joins The Life Shift podcast to discuss how a meditation and spiritual reading session kicked …

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May 24, 2022

The Dichotomy of Grief - My Story | Matt Gilhooly

In this episode, we flipped the script so I could tell my story. Throughout the first batch of episodes, the guests (and listeners) asked when I would tell my story. So, in this episode, my first guest, Christin Lindley, leads …

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May 17, 2022

Music Paved the Way for Everything Else | Alex Knight

In this episode, Alex and I talk about how his passion for music began and how, no matter how much he tried to choose other paths, music kept calling him back. After failing a band placement test in school, Alex …

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May 10, 2022

After a Tragic Accident, Love Carries on in Memories and the Children…

In this episode, I speak with my high school friend (and my grandmother's favorite neighbor) Rachel. She tells the story of fate intervening multiple times on her journey to marry the love of her life, Matt. Love won, and Rachel …

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May 3, 2022

How Losing a Mother as a Teen Can Shape a Man | Marty Klein

In this episode of The Life Shift, host Matt Gilhooly and guest Marty Klein delve into the transformative experiences that shape our lives, coping with loss, and the diverse ways individuals navigate grief and change. Marty shares his unique story, …

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April 26, 2022

In Sickness and in Health Personified | Christina Kadinger & Ricky Bu…

While planning their wedding, Christina and Ricky faced quite unexpected news about their health. In Christina's case, she thought she was stressed, triggering intense headaches and migraines. In Ricky's case, he just didn't feel right. In our conversation, we talk …

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