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Life Shift™ | Pivotal Moments & Life Change

Matt Gilhooly
Mental Health
Grief
Personal Growth
Resilience
Healing
Vulnerability
Storytelling
Loss
Life Changes
Identity
Community Support
Self-Discovery
Podcasting
Burnout
Authenticity
Therapy
Parenting
Trauma
Self-Compassion
Divorce

The Life Shift shares real and honest conversations about the moments that change us. Host Matt Gilhooly sits with guests as they tell true stories of life-changing events, unexpected challenges, and quiet awakenings that shaped who they are today. Each episode offers meaningful and candid storytelling about grief, healing, resilience, identity, and growth. These are the personal stories that remi... more

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If you have ever loved someone so much that you quietly rearranged your whole life around them, this conversation will feel familiar.

At twenty-two, Andrea Wilson Woods got the phone call that split her life into a before and an after. Her mother no... more

There is a version of you that other people count on. The one who shows up, who fixes things, who holds the whole thing together. So what happens when that version can no longer do the thing that made it yours?

Robert spent thirty-two years as a sur... more

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Have you ever built a life so carefully that you forgot to ask whether it was actually yours? Lora did everything right. The good girl, the good student, the good wife, the good mom. And then, right on the edge of an empty nest and a little freedom, ... more

Have you ever quit the thing everyone could see, only to find the thing nobody could see was still running the show?

Zach Brittle is a couples therapist who spent decades certain that alcohol was the danger. He grew up afraid of becoming someone he ... more

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Recent Guests

Lora Cheadle
Betrayal survivor, wellness facilitator, author of betrayal recovery guidance
Independent
Episode: Starting Over: You Can Lose Everything and Still Be Okay
Zach Brittles
Couples therapist in private practice; host of Marriage Therapy Radio
Private practice / Marriage Therapy Radio
Episode: Anger: The Drink I Never Stopped Drinking
Carly Otte
Actor, teacher, storyteller
Actor/Theater/Film
Episode: Illness: When the Hard Thing Sets You Free
Kate Kayaian
Cellist, coach, author, and podcaster
Self/Independent
Episode: Identity: More Than the Thing You're Known For
Joy Kong
Physician, stem cell researcher, and entrepreneur
Self-employed/Founder of stem cell academy and related ventures
Episode: Self-Worth: The Life She Fought For
Colette Jane Fehr
Psychotherapist, author, and speaker; specializes in couples therapy
Self-employed / Private practice
Episode: The Cost of Quiet: Learning to Speak Up After Years of Silence
Laurie Collister
Memoirist and former counselor
Author of A Different Kind of Vow
Episode: Writing Your Own Story: When the Fire Reveals What Matters
Alex Blum
Adopted at birth; author of An Accident of Birth
Author; entrepreneur
Episode: Adoption: The Brothers He Never Knew He Needed
Rob Lynch
Adopted for many years before discovering biological roots
Author and speaker
Episode: Adoption: The Chapter You Thought Was Finished

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 214 ratings
  • This Podcast is Redundant

    I cannot stand to hear Matt’s voice, it’s like nails on a chalkboard. I listened to one episode willingly. Now, because I fall asleep listing to podcasts, I wake up to the same conversation being rehashed time and again. I hate this podcast and want it removed from my feed, but there is currently no way to do so on the Apple interface. So, I will continue to report the podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Morgan Vaught
    United States21 days ago
  • A conversation, not an interview

    I've appeared on several podcasts, and what sets Matt apart is his willingness to lead with his own vulnerability — which creates permission for his guests to do the same. Our conversation got to the heart of things quickly, in a way that doesn't always happen. He's a genuinely curious, warm interviewer who makes you feel heard. Highly recommend for anyone who is seeking to understand themselves better, make a change, or is just interested in honest conversation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mfogelso
    United States3 months ago
  • One of the Most Important Podcasts Right Now

    This show is an authentic glimpse into the stories of life. The major transitions that change the trajectory of our lives in an instant. And Matt is an exceptional host, holding space for truth and healing. Thank you for putting the spotlight on what truly matters, Matt. And thank you for doing it with love, respect, and honor. Your work is how we heal collectively. This show is making a big difference in this world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Britt Michaelian
    United Statesa year ago
  • Matt is a legend!

    After listening to this pod and also having the chance to be a guest, I’m super impressed with Matt and his whole operation! This niche is amazing and sets up meaningful conversations so well! Pair that with Matt’s A interview skills and it’s 5 stars from me! 🦋

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aqzscdrgyhhbguiiolkj
    United Statesa year ago
  • Honest, Uplifting, and Unforgettable

    The Life Shift Podcast is a masterclass in vulnerability and resilience. Matt’s thoughtful, warm approach invites guests to share the raw, real stories behind life’s turning points. Each episode is a powerful reminder that growth so often comes from our hardest moments. It's one of the most inspiring, grounding, and deeply human podcasts I've had the privilege of being a guest on—this podcast is a must-listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lisa Sugarman
    United Statesa year ago

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Episodes are described as authentic, uplifting, and deeply human.
Guests and format are consistently commended for meaningful, long-form conversations.
Listeners praise the host's vulnerability and the safe space created for guests.
The show's storytelling is highlighted as a catalyst for personal reflection and healing.

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Starting Over: You Can Lose Everything and Still Be Okay
Q: How did you start rebuilding yourself after such a collapse?
She sought therapy, explored various healing modalities, and created a personal program combining traditional therapy with metaphysical practices, energy work, and consistent self-care until she felt solid enough to tell her story and rebuild her identity.
Starting Over: You Can Lose Everything and Still Be Okay
Q: What happened to you and what broke the life you built?
Lora describes discovering a 15-year pattern of infidelity that shattered the life she'd built around marriage, work, and family, leading to a floor-level collapse and a long, painful process of healing and rebuilding.
Surrender: The Wave That Changed Everything
Q: So why don't you paint the picture of who Pat was leading up to this life shift moment that we're going to talk about today and go back as far as you need to to kind of give us that before version of you.
Pat explains he was a high-energy, outwardly strong person who kept moving to avoid dealing with pain and emotion, using travel, sports, and work to outrun his feelings; he struggled with present-moment awareness and carried a heavy burden of internal battles and regrets from the past.
Anger: The Drink I Never Stopped Drinking
Q: Do you want the honest answer or the main answer?
The guest confirms he values honesty and provides the raw, unfiltered perspective.
Writing Your Own Story: When the Fire Reveals What Matters
Q: When did you decide to share your diaries with the world, and how did that transition feel?
After a period of private journaling and realizing the journals could form a coherent arc, Laurie moved to writing publicly, embracing the idea that memoir could help others heal.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Life Shift™

What is Life Shift™ about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on real, intimate conversations about pivotal moments that reshape a person's path. Episodes explore grief, resilience, healing, identity, and growth through long-form storytelling, with guests sharing raw experiences—from trauma and loss to transformations sparked by unlikely turning points. A standout trait is the host's approach: a warm, vulnerable interviewing style that invites guests to reveal the emotions and choices behind life-changing events, creating a sense of connection for listeners who seek meaning and guidance during their own transitions. Listeners may be drawn to narratives of courage, personal growth, and practical takeaways for navigating change, loss, or adversity. The format tends to feature candid jo... more

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Recent guests on Life Shift™ include:

1. Lora Cheadle
2. Zach Brittles
3. Carly Otte
4. Kate Kayaian
5. Joy Kong
6. Colette Jane Fehr
7. Laurie Collister
8. Alex Blum

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