The Life Shift | Pivotal Moments & Life Change

In this week’s episode, Josh Painter shares his inspiring journey of taking risks and how it eventually paid off. And how he has found a way to create the best version of himself ever, going against living the life that others expect of them. “I get a text from the office manager, and it says do you want to work with some investors in San Diego? And this is just a concept that I talked about in th...

Matt Drinkhahn's inspiring journey is one to be admired! From overcoming bullying to his three-day golf tournament with his father, which gave him a deeper understanding of parenting, his life has been shaped by strong moments of resilience. Throughout the conversation, we continually return to a moment with his father after a tough day in school when Matt faced his first real sense of rejection....

I wanted to celebrate a milestone on the Patreon page with everyone and share a clip from one of the Patreon Bonus Episodes this week. The Patreon is growing, and we just hit 15 subscribers. This is a milestone because I created a t-shirt giveaway where once I hit 15 subscribers, I would draw a random name for every five new subscribers and send that person a Life Shift Podcast t-shirt (one of two...

After ten years of teaching chemistry and dreading a future of 25-35 years of the same job, Lorraine Connell applied for a middle management position, only to be met with disappointment when she was not chosen. Without waning support from the administration, Lorraine had to innovate to find a way to enjoy teaching and challenge her students. "It was five years later where something landed in my la...

In this episode, Claudia Noriega-Bernstein shares her story of betrayal and how it has shaped her life.   “But I have learned in all these years to take that responsibility of what could I have done different. And when I think about our marriage, I was very happy. He seemed to be very happy.” After experiencing a devastating betrayal, Claudia was determined to regain control of her life. She faced...

Are you feeling stuck in life and don't know where to turn? “You know it's all of these moments that you it's when you don't think, and you don't over process that life tends to take you in the craziest and most amazing direction.” When Liam was younger, he was too scared to get on a bus to school in the morning due to anxiety and insecurity. This caused him to miss a lot of school during importan...

This is a REPLAY of episode 11, launched in May 2022. I wanted to share this episode again for new subscribers that have yet to hear my story and the WHY behind The Life Shift Podcast. 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 Lin...

Danielle McCombs was in a moment of change, questioning her career path and what she should be doing with the next 20 years of her life. "I realized, oh, the title and the money are not the things that drive me." Danielle McCombs is a certified coach who helps people find clarity and purpose in their lives. She is passionate about helping people discover their true potential and create the life th...

The Life Shift Podcast is now on Patreon - Get access to ad-free episodes released two days early and bonus episodes with past guests through Patreon.https://patreon.com/thelifeshiftpodcast In this third bonus episode, I reconnect with Rachel Fiorello (episode 9) to chat about her experience on The Life Shift Podcast. In each of these conversations, I aim to ask similar questions, such as: How did...

After being forced to abandon his dream of becoming a police officer, Wayne Partello, a young, ambitious entrepreneur, is confronted with a daunting challenge: to prove himself without a college degree in the cutthroat world of media and professional sports. "You have control of your story. It's what you want to be known for, and you have control of that." - Wayne Partello. Wayne Partello is the c...

In the face of tragedy and loss, she found the strength to keep going for her kids. "I mean, if it weren't for them, I'm honestly a little afraid of what would have happened because they were my everything, everything I did for them." Here's what Sarah and I discuss in this episode of The Life Shift podcast: 1. The challenges Sarah faced as a single parent after her divorce, including financial st...

In this second bonus episode, I reconnect with Adrienne (episode 4) to chat about her experience on The Life Shift Podcast. The Life Shift Podcast is now on Patreon - Get access to ad-free episodes released two days early and bonus episodes with past guests through Patreon. https://patreon.com/thelifeshiftpodcast In each of these conversations, I aim to ask similar questions, such as: How did you...

Jackie Scully reflects on her decision to leave her teaching job in Hawaii during the recession to return to Pennsylvania, only to find the job market for teachers just as difficult. "I was kicking myself. I was like, what did I do? This is not the life I want to live.” Jackie is a former public school teacher who now teaches at a private school. She has experience teaching in the public school sy...

After years of feeling like they were playing a role society had created for them, Cristina Marcello took a stand by cutting off all their hair - and found their true identity in the process. "Once you allow yourself to be your authentic self, you stop caring about what society says you should or shouldn't do. Once you get past one thing society tells you not to do, it opens up any possibility for...

The Life Shift Podcast is now on Patreon - Get access to ad-free episodes released two days early and bonus episodes with past guests through Patreon.https://patreon.com/thelifeshiftpodcast This bonus episode is a sneak peek of some of the content from the Patreon tiers. In these exclusive episodes, I will revisit past guests of The Life Shift Podcast and discuss how they felt about their episode...

Marisa Eikenberry started in web development when her instructor pointed out a career path she didn't consider. Years later, she began editing podcasts by accident (previous sound engineering training) and quickly realized she loved it. And when her co-worker asked her to co-host a new podcast, she said YES despite never considering that as a possibility. "He was like, you should go into web devel...

Robin Hofmann is a certified behavior analyst and award-winning film producer, writer, and director. "For the first time in my life, I felt in the right place." In this episode, we discuss the following:  1. Robin Hofmann's experience as a parent of a child with autism and how it has helped her in her career 2. Her experience making her gluten-free recipes and how this led to her production of a b...

 Rebecca Lerch is a ballet dancer and a learning and development leader. She is also a single mother and hair loss advocate. "If somebody's going to have a negative opinion of you because you're wearing a hairpiece or wearing a wig or shaving your head, then that's not somebody you need in your life." This is Rebecca Lerch's story... Rebecca Lerch was going through a difficult time in her marriage...

Tory Campbell is a breast cancer survivor. She is originally from Connecticut but now resides in San Diego, California. "Cancer does not discriminate." In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. The importance of early cancer detection, especially for those with a family history of the disease. 2. The story of a woman who overcame cancer after being diagnosed in her 40s. 3. The life-changin...

Mathilde Bernard Funderburk arrived in the United States with two suitcases and a heart full of hope.   "I still feel like that sometimes where I need to live this life for him. I need to go through these things that he could never have done because he died at 15 years old." She was born in France but always felt deeply connected to the United States, even as a child. After a few trips to the Unit...

To celebrate the end of season one, I compiled a collection of the final questions for each of the first 32 episodes of The Life Shift Podcast. I know that many listeners like to hear how the guest answers the final question. Typically the questions are: "If you could go back to the version of you right before your pivotal moment, what would you say?" "If someone listening is in a similar position...

Rob Cressy went from selling advertising on an obituary website to becoming a self-aware, growth-minded sports creator by design, not by default. This mindset helped him survive a near-death experience during a marathon run. "I was working in a call center for a bank, making $10 an hour, when I realized I was living a life I didn't want. I was good at my job, but I knew I was meant for more. So I...

"I said to myself, 'No, screw the universe.' And I ran off the train." After years of dating in NYC, Jenny Wood takes matters into her own hands, running off a crowded subway train to give her business card to a stranger.  In this episode, you will learn:  1. How Jenny Wood met her husband  2. Why you should chase what you want 3. What Jenny is doing now, including her work with Google and her upc...

In this episode, I speak with friend, mother, style guru, and physician credentialing specialist Erica Kelly. Erica shares the story of her journey to creating a family with her husband, Ryan. After facing challenges, she and her husband opted for fertility treatments, resulting in their first daughter, Brooklyn. Then, knowing they wanted to have more children, Erica and her husband sought more tr...

Welcome back to The Life Shift Podcast—candid conversations about the pivotal moments that change lives forever! In this episode, Matt speaks with web designer, former police officer, and producer Cory Keith. Cory shares his story of how he could retire from his public service career after thirteen years to pursue his passions full-time.   Listen as Cory tells us about the breadcrumbs throughout h...