Life in Transition Podcast

​​The Plastic Surgeon's Entrepreneurial Journey, and Life's transition with Dr. Verne Weisberg Are you prepared for life's unexpected transitions? Dr. Verne Weisberg, a distinguished plastic surgeon and professor, offers a compelling perspective on navigating the tumultuous waters of change. In this captivating conversation, Dr. Weisberg delves into his personal experiences with various life-alter...

Experience the Inspiring Journey of Mental Health Advocate Julie Holland as She Embraces Change and Makes a Powerful Impact(#11) Julie Holland’s journey through various transitions is an account of personal challenges and a source of inspiration for those seeking to navigate their own periods of change. By sharing her experiences - including leaving behind a beloved career for one that is better a...

​​From Hoops to Community Leader: Shane Foster's Powerful Transformation Story On this episode, We'll talk about: Personal experiences, life transitions, addressing racism, and taking action for change Shan Foster shares childhood, child abuse, and basketball refuge Transition from basketball player to entrepreneur, activist, and leader Challenges in admitting contribution to systemic issues like...

From Struggle to Success: Jim Hunt Shares His Road to Self-Sufficiency (#9) Prepare to be captivated by the extraordinary tale of Jim Hunt, a man who defied conventional norms in pursuit of true contentment and fulfillment. In my captivating conversation with Jim, he unveils the pivotal moments that prompted him to reassess his priorities and embrace self-care as an essential component of holistic...

Climbing Down the Mountain: Understanding Midlife Transition and Trauma What if I told you that the key to living a truly fulfilled life lies in embracing the transition at midlife? It's a pivotal moment where we have the opportunity to confront our deepest wounds and heal from past traumas. But here's the catch - we can't simply pretend to be someone else until that healing takes place. We must d...

From Cult to Captain of Industry:  Discover the Unseen Impact of Cult Experiences on my Remarkable Career Journey As the realization struck me, I couldn't help but wonder how I had become so blind to my own motivations. Climbing the corporate ladder had always been a means of survival for me; a way to escape my haunting past and secure a sense of stability. But now, with my therapist's gentle guid...

From Heart at War  To Peace: Transforming My Relationship With My Family Today, I will share my journey from conflict to peace. It started in the desert. When I think back to my time in the New Mexico Desert in 2019, I realize something important. I loved my children, but I didn't see them as individuals. Instead, I saw them as extensions of myself. In my journal, I realized that I had been trying...

  Episode 5:   Couch Potato to Ultramarathoner: My Slow Journey to Lasting Change     “You have a gallstone and need to get your gallbladder taken out.”    I stare at my doctor in disbelief. I have to get my gallbladder taken out at 28 years old? Just hours before, I was at my office in Dachau, Germany, doubled over with sharp, stabbing pain under my right rib cage.    But still… I can’t wrap my h...

Health to Injury or Sickness Episode 4   Possible Headlines: #4: What to Do When Life Hands You Sickness or Injury     The Hook [outdoor noises w/ reflective, suspenseful music]   I don't know how I'm gonna get out of this one.   I'm lying at the bottom of a ravine. Shooting pain courses down the whole right side of my body, especially my shoulder. It hurts so bad that I think I’m going to black o...

Identity Crisis Episode 3   What defines your worth? How do you measure your value as a human being? What gives you a sense of belonging?    Sometimes culture, society, and even our families tell us that we need to be a certain way to be worthy of love. That our value is determined by how much money we make or how many achievements we earn.   That we only belong if we do X, Y, and Z.   I want you...

Superhuman to Human Episode 2   Possible Headlines: #2: Superhuman to Human: Rethink the Way You Work, Play, & Rest     The Hook   [reflective music with a little more energy — to match the fact that he’s running]   I’m in Shanghai on another work trip. It's 6 am and I'm out for a morning run. It’s what I do before work no matter where I am in the world.   But this morning is different. Because ev...

I finished recording this in May of 2021, but have not launched it out of fear.  Being inspired by many friends and The War of Art by Steven Pressfield, I am now launching it and will have one out every week or two on Fridays at 2 PM Central Time.  For more complete show notes, please go to the transcript.

Trailer Script Life in Transition     Change is rarely easy — but what if it became the best thing that ever happened to you? What if you leaned into it — and even learned to enjoy it?   Hi, I’m Art Blanchford, and I'm excited to announce my upcoming podcast called Life in Transition . It's about making the most of the changes we're given.   You see, for most of my adult life, I’ve been a relentle...