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The Shift: A Podcast With Ben Brown

Ben Brown
Sobriety
Addiction
Recovery
Meditation
Self-Improvement
Sexual Sobriety
Higher Power
Self-Identity
Attachment Theory
Rich Torrisi
ADHD
Frédéric Chopin
Family Dynamics
Father-Child Relationship
Therapy
God Higher Power
Mental Health
Substance Abuse Recovery
Love and Relationships
Alcohol

The Shift — a podcast about what happens when we stop avoiding the things that hold us back and start facing them head-on. While themes like sobriety and faith will come up, The Shift isn’t a sobriety podcast or a religious one. The Shift is an open, inclusive space for anyone and everyone. Through Ben’s shifts, and his guests who have experienced shifts of their own, the goal is simple: to help l... more

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How much of your life has been shaped by trying to earn someone else's approval?

In this episode of The Shift, I sit down with my good friend, actor Will Catlett, for one of the most honest conversations we've had about confidence, purpose, self-wor... more

What if the reason you feel stuck has less to do with your circumstances and more to do with what you're unwilling to sit with?

In this episode of The Shift, I sit down with my childhood friend Rich Torrisi, chef and co-founder of Major Food Group, ... more

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At some point, we all have to get honest with ourselves.

We have to look at what's holding us back and ask: Is this still serving me, or is it keeping me stuck?

In this episode of The Shift, I'm talking about what it really takes to put down the ha... more

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In this episode of The Shift, I sit down with Dr. Morgan Anderson for an eye-opening conversation about attachment styles, childhood wounds, authenticity, and the hidden patterns that shape our relationships.

We explore why so many of us find oursel... more

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Recent Guests

Rich Torrisi
Chef, restaurateur, and businessman featured as a guest on the show
Torrisi Collection (Torrisi restaurant group)
Episode: What Happens When You Stop Needing All The Answers?
Dr. Morgan Anderson
Licensed clinical psychologist, expert in attachment theory
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Episode: Are You Dating Them... Or Your Past?
Justin Bridges
Author of Sexual Sobriety
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Episode: What Happens When You Stop Chasing Sex?
Dr. David Forbes
A physician who specializes in emotional release work and retreats
Independent practitioner
Episode: The ONLY Way To Actually Feel Better.
Amanda Adili
Sex therapist in New York City
Sex therapy practice in NYC
Episode: You Are Not Your Pain.
Dane Davis
Speaker and guest sharing his sobriety journey and shifts
Episode: You Don’t Quit. You Replace.
Hal Strickland
Friend and mentor, guest on the show
Episode: Forgiveness Isn’t Soft. It’s Freedom.
Alex Qin
Guest on The Shift; recovering addict, filmmaker, and writer
Episode: She's A Thirsty Girl...But Thirsty For What?

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Ben Brown
Host of The Shift: A Podcast With Ben Brown, The Shift Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • Very down to earth show

    No woo here or pushing ideals or judgement just good solid advice!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    HollywoodRML
    United States2 months ago
  • I am so proud of my grade school friend Ben Brown and his podcast The Shift.

    I am so proud of my grade school friend Ben Brown and his podcast The Shift. It is such a powerful testimony and an honest, refreshing conversation about what it really means to shift, grow, and begin again. You can feel the authenticity in every episode, and it makes you reflect on your own journey in the best way.

    I absolutely love it and I love him. Watching him walk in his purpose is inspiring, and I am genuinely excited for each new episode. This is something special, and I cannot wait to... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Purpose326
    United States3 months ago
  • Inspirational

    In sharing his story, Ben offers a relatable story of how to grow from an insidious behavioral patter. Anyone who wants to change something about their life should listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    skipthakid
    United States3 months ago
  • This is brilliant!

    I’ve had the unique privilege of knowing Ben for many years. I’ve known him through different versions but to see him and know him during this new phase is like meeting him for the first time. The butterflies don’t even come close to the pride and excitement. This podcast isn’t going to just be excellent - it’s going to change lives. And I cannot wait to benefit from his thoughtfulness, honesty and life shifting conversations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NydiaM224
    United States4 months ago

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The conversations feel intimate and trustworthy, with a focus on recovery and healing.
Episodes are practical, with solid, down-to-earth advice.
The show inspires personal growth and real-life change.
Listeners value the host's authenticity and lack of judgment.

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She's A Thirsty Girl...But Thirsty For What?
Q: Why do you think you stayed in recovery after the first meeting, given how many newcomers don't come back?
The sense of belonging, shared experience, and hopeful possibility she found in the room, plus the moment of realization that she did have a problem and could change, kept her coming back even if it took time to fully commit.
Forgiveness Isn’t Soft. It’s Freedom.
Q: What role does gratitude and wonder play in your daily practice of transformation?
The hosts highlight gratitude, wonder, beauty, and humility as four pillars of Hal's spiritual life, with examples ranging from space and Keats to everyday acts of kindness.
Forgiveness Isn’t Soft. It’s Freedom.
Q: How did enduring mentors influence your path to forgiveness and growth?
Ben and Hal discuss Lonnie as a pivotal figure whose wisdom and honesty helped Hal face painful truths, catalyzing his move from victimhood toward responsibility and service.
Forgiveness Isn’t Soft. It’s Freedom.
Q: What were some of the early experiences that shaped your journey toward shifting patterns?
Hal describes a mix of family trauma, his passion for golf, and early moments of self-awareness that showed him there was nowhere to blame, which later fed his drive to grow and heal.

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A candid, vulnerability-forward show that centers on confronting difficult truths to foster growth, resilience, and meaningful change. Across episodes, listeners hear personal journeys through addiction, trauma, sobriety, and recovery, with guests and the host sharing practical strategies—mentorship, ritual, boundaries, and purposeful living—that help people realign their lives around healthier patterns. The conversations often blend spirituality, mental health, and embodied healing, making it a supportive space for anyone seeking practical steps to address painful pasts or self-limiting beliefs. A notable strength is the host's openness and the guest variety, from clinicians and therapists to recovering individuals, which creates a mix of ... more

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2. Dr. Morgan Anderson
3. Justin Bridges
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