In this special solo episode of The Life Shift Podcast, I step away from interviews to reflect on the three people who shaped me most—my mother, my grandmother, and my father. Mother’s Day has always felt complicated, layered with grief, gratitude, and unexpected resilience.

I share how losing my mom at eight changed everything, how my grandmother stepped in and became my safe place, and how my father quietly carried the weight of it all while helping me find my way forward.

This episode is a tribute to them—and to you, the listener, who may also feel the complex emotions that days like this bring.

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Marty Klein returns for a bonus episode where we dive into his journey since his original appearance on The Life Shift Podcast. The main takeaway from our chat is how sharing his story about losing his mom at a young age has impacted him and helped him reflect on the deeper shifts it created in his life.

We discuss the nuances of dealing with grief, the importance of talking about it openly, and how sharing experiences can lead to unexpected connections with others. Marty shares how he initially felt unsure about sharing his story but found that it sparked important conversations with friends and family. We also touch on how revisiting these stories can help us understand not just the shifts themselves, but the ongoing effects they have on our lives.

I’m excited to share bonus episodes from Patreon, where I revisited past guests to discuss what has changed and the value of sharing their stories. Since I currently only have the lower tiers available, I wanted to make these conversations accessible to the public feed. If you'd like to support the show directly, please consider joining the $3 or $5 tier on Patreon – www.patreon.com/thelifeshiftpodcast.

Have you ever felt trapped by the need for certainty in your life? Allison Carmen, a spiritual teacher, author, and podcaster, shares her journey from being addicted to certainty to embracing the power of "maybe."

Allison takes us through her early years, where anxiety and worry dominated her life. She recounts the pivotal moment when a simple Daoist story about a farmer and his horse opened her eyes to a new way of thinking that would change her life forever.

• How Allison's need for certainty affected her daily life and relationships
• The power of the word "maybe" in shifting perspective and reducing stress
• Learning to find hope and possibility in life's uncertainties

• Allison's experience of using her own teachings to cope with a sudden divorce
• The importance of accepting what is while maintaining hope for the future
• How embracing uncertainty can lead to personal growth and new opportunities

• Practical ways to incorporate "maybe" thinking into your daily life
• The difference between using "maybe" as a tool and adopting it as a life perspective
• How this mindset can help in making decisions and facing challenges

As you listen to this episode, consider:

• In what areas of your life might you be clinging to certainty?
• How could adopting a "maybe" mindset change your approach to stress and worry?
• What possibilities might open up if you embraced uncertainty more fully?

This conversation reminds us that life's uncertainties can be a source of hope and potential rather than fear. Allison's journey offers practical insights for anyone looking to reduce anxiety and find more peace in the face of life's unknowns.

Allison Carmen is an author, TEDx speaker, podcaster, business consultant, and CFO/General Counsel at the Motherhood Center of New York. She holds a B.A. in accounting, a J.D. in law, and a Master of Law in taxation. Allison’s books include The Gift of Maybe: Offering Hope and Possibility in Uncertain Times and A Year Without Men: A Twelve Point Guide to Inspire and Empower Women. She also hosts the podcast 10 Minutes to Less Suffering, where she shares tools to help alleviate daily stress. Allison is a regular contributor to Psychology Today, The Daily Beast, and AARP and is a sought-after speaker and media guest.

• Website: allisoncarmen.com
• Podcast: 10 Minutes to Less Suffering on Allison's website
• Books: Available on Allison's website
• Social Media: Find Allison on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn via her website.

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