Something Shifted | Stories of Identity, Loss and Life Transitions
Sean Loots | Starting Over and Life ChangesThere's a moment where your life splits in two. Before the diagnosis. Before the loss. Before the divorce, the burnout, the caregiving role, or the sudden change you never saw coming. And then after. Most conversations about grief, trauma, and resilience focus on how to move forward. But the deeper question so many people quietly live with after a lifequake: Who am I now? Something Shifted is a do... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 54 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentarySociety & CulturePersonal Journals | |||
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For eleven years, Nova was there. Through hospital nights, panic attacks, and the quietest, hardest moments no one else saw.
This is a deeply personal story about pet loss, the grief we don't always give ourselves permission to feel, and what it ... more
Celest Anthony spent four years watching her father disappear - piece by piece, hospital stay by hospital stay - before she said goodbye in 2025.
This is a deeply personal story about anticipatory grief, the slow loss of a parent to chronic illnes... more
Kojo Baffoe had a dream that shaped much of his life, until it didn’t.
In this story, he reflects on what it means to lose something that once gave your life structure, meaning, and momentum.
This episode explores loss, identity shifts, and the e... more
Marilize De Clercq had prepared for a life she was about to meet. A nursery ready, a name chosen, a future imagined. Then everything changed.
This is a deeply personal story about stillbirth, grief, and the emotional reality of losing a child befo... more
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- Instantly HOOKED!
Sean, just thank you for sharing. The way that you capture and deliver deeply authentic stories. Just Wow!
Apple Podcasts5TheRealCraig_ZA
South Africa9 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 Podcasts5Tash KingSouth Africa2 years 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 Podcasts5JennayHornSouth 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 Podcasts5flysafairappdeletedmyinfoSouth 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 Podcasts5NesNaks ArtSouth Africa6 years ago
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What is Something Shifted about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Something Shifted explores lifequakes, identity interruptions, and the slow, honest work of rebuilding after life changes. Episodes center on resilience, meaning-making after trauma, and practical reinvention—from grief and illness to career shifts and parenting challenges. A distinctive, cinematic storytelling style blends intimate memoir with reflective narration, offering listeners a supportive space to understand how major disruptions reshape who they are and how they move forward. Noteworthy is the show's willingness to tackle difficult topics with vulnerability, optimism, and actionable insights that feel applicable to many life transitions.
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Recent guests on Something Shifted include:
1. Kojo Baffoe Jr.
2. Jess Hinds
3. Grant Hinds
4. Richard Harris
5. Kamini Pather
6. Tanya Bothma
7. Nicole Engelbrecht
8. Conn Bertish
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