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Sean Loots
Parenting
Personal Growth
Emotional Intelligence
Grief
Mental Health
Life Transformation
Zoe
Cape Town
Lifequake
Generational Trauma
Organ Donation
Disability Advocacy
The Chaeli Campaign
Family
Double Lung Transplant
Liver Transplant
Bell's Palsy
Childhood Development
Cooking
Epilepsy

A podcast about resilience, transformation, and rebuilding life after change. When life shifts drastically, how do you find your footing again? In Something Shifted, host Sean Loots sits with people whose lives were permanently altered by adversity. From Sean's personal journey of raising a child with special needs to guests facing illness, loss, or identity crises. Something Shifted is a South Af... more

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Healing is like peeling an onion. The final episode of this season is a story about love, although it's not a traditional love story. It's about love addiction, the fear of not being loved and the kind of love that can keep you alive.

It's about a ... more

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My plan was to visit The Chaeli Campaign HQ. But life happened.

So instead, I picked up the phone and spoke to the CEO, Zelda Mycroft.

Zelda shares The Chaeli Campaign's mission to drive social justice and inclusion for people with disabilities.... more

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What if your life suddenly changed course, not by choice, but by force? In this episode, host Sean Loots introduces Verity, a woman who decided to rewrite her life after a personal lifequake.

Through courage, creativity, and deep self-reflection, ... more

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In this episode, we explore how Lesego’s life changed when he developed Bell’s Palsy, and what it took for him to reframe identity, hope, and resilience

If you've been listening to something shifted for a while, you've probably wondered about your... more

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Recent Guests

Zelda Mycroft
CEO of The Chaeli Campaign, which promotes disability inclusion and social justice.
The Chaeli Campaign
Episode: I phoned The Chaeli Campaign for Podcasthon 2025
Lesego Majatladi
Creative producer and storyteller navigating life with Bell's palsy.
Episode: "Half my face had collapsed." A life affected by Bell's palsy
Chaeli Mycroft
A lifelong disabled person, social activist, and speaker who has founded the Chaeli Campaign.
Chaeli Campaign
Episode: "Whose afraid of little old me?" Chaeli Mycroft has cerebral palsy.
Jasper Eales
Co-founder of Sealand Gear and liver transplant recipient
Sealand Gear
Episode: "I became a living upcycled human." A Liver Transplant Gave Me a Second Life.
Vicky Botha
A determined athlete and mother aiming to qualify for the Olympics.
Stellenbosch Triathlon Squad
Episode: Motherhood fuelled her Olympic Dream.
Tanya Bothma
Chronic lung disease patient and advocate for organ donation.
Episode: Waiting To Exhale.
Zuraida Jardine
A notable broadcaster and media personality in South Africa, who has navigated significant personal loss and trauma.
5FM, South African Radio
Episode: "I was alone with him when he died." - Zuraida Jardine
Zola Nene
Chef, food stylist, food writer, media personality, recipe developer, and award-winning cookbook author
Episode: Zola Nene on imposter syndrome, Gordon Ramsay, cookbooks and cooking with hippos
Theran Knighton-Fitt
Chief Humanizing Officer at MyGrow
MyGrow
Episode: What is emotional intelligence and why does it matter?

Host

Sean Loots
Host of Something Shifted, sharing raw stories of resilience and personal transformation through interviews and personal insights.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • Instantly HOOKED!

    Sean, just thank you for sharing. The way that you capture and deliver deeply authentic stories. Just Wow!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheRealCraig_ZA
    South Africa2 months ago
  • Real and authentic goodness!!

    Sean explores meaningful topics with depth and sincerity, offering insights that the world could truly use more of!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tash King
    South Africaa year ago
  • The Podcast You Need!

    Something Shifted is an incredibly important podcast! Sean expertly creates an atmosphere that “feels” open and safe - and both Sean and his guests offer this incredible vulnerability - and I tend to cry at least once throughout each listen. Not because it’s ‘sad’ - but it’s just open, honest, beautiful conversations that move you - that shift something in you. It’s a really beautiful, important show. Thank you, Sean!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JennayHorn
    South Africa2 years ago
  • An important Podcast

    The podcast “from chaos to clarity” is so far one of the best and important podcast i have ever listened to.

    Clear, simple and extremely relatable. It could have lasted another 2 hours and it would have been super interesting and never boring.

    I am sure it has helped many people to relate to the matter and inspired to seek answers,

    Well done Sean. A clear, easy to access podcast: with a world class quality sound and an amazing, familiar voice. Perfect companion for car drive.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    flysafairappdeletedmyinfo
    South Africa3 years ago
  • Inspiring

    I look forward to each weeks release. Listening to the questions asked of each guest, really helps me think about my own stand point and where I’m going.

    The upbeat flow of the conversation makes it easy to listen to.

    It’s exciting to get a sneak peak into how people are thinking and what drives them.

    A truly inspiring listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NesNaks Art
    South Africa5 years ago

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The supportive community aspect is evident, with individuals feeling connected to the stories shared and the insights provided.
Feedback highlights the emotional depth and vulnerability of the conversations, with many expressing inspiration from the guests' experiences.
Overall, reviews emphasize the podcast's importance in fostering understanding and growth through collective experiences.
Listeners appreciate the authentic and deeply personal storytelling, often finding the narratives moving and relatable.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

I phoned The Chaeli Campaign for Podcasthon 2025
Q: What else is there that you still feel you have scope to achieve?
Zelda speaks about the ongoing challenge of educating society about the value of people with disabilities and striving for broader recognition of disability excellence.
I phoned The Chaeli Campaign for Podcasthon 2025
Q: What are the things that you're involved in then?
The Chaeli Campaign focuses on early childhood development, adaptive sports, leadership development, and general advocacy.
What is emotional intelligence and why does it matter?
Q: What is a lesson that took you a long time to learn?
One of the lessons is recognizing that when I'm tired, I'm more sensitive and likely to get offended than when I am rested.
What is emotional intelligence and why does it matter?
Q: How important is it that you have someone that believes in you?
Having someone believe in you is crucial for building self-esteem and emotional security, especially in childhood.

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Focused on resilience and transformation, the content explores how individuals rebuild their lives after experiencing significant challenges. Each episode features personal stories that reveal the emotional journeys of guests dealing with illness, loss, identity crises, and other adversities. The host, through reflective conversations, extracts lessons in personal growth and navigating life transitions, making the narratives relatable and insightful for listeners seeking guidance amid their own changes. Listeners are likely to appreciate the authenticity and sincerity of these stories, fostering a community spirit that emphasizes overcoming hardship and finding new paths forward.

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Recent guests on Something Shifted include:

1. Zelda Mycroft
2. Lesego Majatladi
3. Chaeli Mycroft
4. Jasper Eales
5. Vicky Botha
6. Tanya Bothma
7. Zuraida Jardine
8. Zola Nene

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