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Shift Happens: From Pain to Purpose

Shift Happens: From Pain to Purpose

Alexis Andra 56 Episodes Oct 13, 2026

A weekly podcast hosted by Alexis Andra, a creative director and life coach, exploring the healing power of storytelling. Each episode features entrepreneurs and everyday heroes who share how their struggles became strengths. The show aims to inspire listeners to find their voice, own their journey, and turn pain into purpose. Through personal narratives, it highlights how sharing one's story can change someone else's life.

Episodes

How to Find Purpose After Losing a Sibling with Michele Freitas
How to Find Purpose After Losing a Sibling with Michele Freitas Oct 13, 2026 00:49:53 What if the thing that broke you at an early age became the very reason you spend your life protecting others? what if your pain wasn't the end of your story, but the assignment?My guest is a Registered Nurse licensed in New York, California, and Florida, with years in emergency medicine and the neonatal intensive care unit. She's a Jiu-Jitsu black belt and academy co-founder, a wife, and a mom of
How To Tell Your Story Without Worrying What Your Family Thinks
How To Tell Your Story Without Worrying What Your Family Thinks Oct 6, 2026 00:12:57 Have you ever wanted to share what you've been through but felt held back by "What will my family say?" or "Will people think I just want attention?" In this episode, Alexis gets honest about the fear and fallout that come with telling your story, and why staying silent can cost you more than speaking up.She walks through why your story may make some people uncomfortable (and why their reaction is
How to Stop Staying Small and Build Confidence
How to Stop Staying Small and Build Confidence Sep 29, 2026 00:16:30 Have you ever wanted to not be seen? To hide — maybe your actual body, or just by not taking up too much space?Have you ever felt like you weren't qualified, so you never even tried?Have you struggled with that feeling in your stomach that you're just not good enough?If any of this hits home, this episode is for you.I'm diving into what it really takes to overcome insecurity and step into your mos
Are You Ready to Share Your Story?
Are You Ready to Share Your Story? Sep 22, 2026 00:11:19 Not every story is ready for a microphone, and that's okay. In this episode of Shift Happens, we're talking about how to know when it's time. We break down whether you're sharing from a wound or a scar, and whether your "why" is revenge or service.We also cover the difference between trauma dumping and linking arms with someone to help them carry the load.Your story is powerful. Let's make sure yo
How Your Past Shapes the Way You Love with Bobby Jacobs
How Your Past Shapes the Way You Love with Bobby Jacobs Sep 15, 2026 00:59:19 At some point in your life, you’ve probably reflected on how the men and women who raised you shaped the way you love.What happens when one parent is more absent? Or when one of the people you feel safest with passes away?How do those experiences follow you into adulthood—into the kind of woman or man you become, the romantic partners you choose, and the way you handle trust, conflict, and ultimat
Dating Apps, Doubt, and Marriage with Emily Freeman and Mike Liguori
Dating Apps, Doubt, and Marriage with Emily Freeman and Mike Liguori Sep 8, 2026 00:58:54 Have you ever downloaded a dating app and immediately thought… What am I doing here?Or wondered if you can actually find something real in a world of swipes, DMs, endless options, and people who always seem to be looking for the next best thing?Today’s guests are actually  the second couple I’ve ever interviewed together on Shift Happens, and I wanted to bring them on because they didn’t just
How Faith Gave Him a Different Standard for Dating with Brad Ledford
How Faith Gave Him a Different Standard for Dating with Brad Ledford Sep 1, 2026 00:43:17 What happens when following Jesus means walking away from the person you’re attracted to? Saying no when the world tells you it’s normal to say yes? Holding a boundary when no one would blame you for crossing it? Or choosing obedience when compromise would be easier and honestly, more convenient? Faith is easy to talk about when it isn’t costing you anything. Dating in today’s culture is already c
From Unthinkable Loss to Unshakable Strength with Erica Tyson
From Unthinkable Loss to Unshakable Strength with Erica Tyson Aug 25, 2026 00:46:28 My friend Erica Tyson has buried a child after unthinkable tragedy. Shes raising a daughter with severe disabilities. She’s walking through divorce. And now she’s doing it all as a single mom. But that’s not her whole story. On this episode of Shift Happens, we’re asking the hard question: who do you become when everything falls apart? we’re talking about relationship patterns, trauma, contr
What Happens When You Stop Asking for Permission to Be Seen with Katelyn Rhoades
What Happens When You Stop Asking for Permission to Be Seen with Katelyn Rhoades Aug 18, 2026 00:47:52 Katelyn spent much of her life trying to stay quiet, unseen, and out of the way. At 22 years old, she was selling her clothes to just to afford groceries. Today, she’s built a seven-figure personal brand from the ground up—using social media to create opportunities that changed the trajectory of her life. She’s worked with brands like Meta and Adobe, been featured in Forbes, and built a life she o
Why High-Achieving Women End Up Burnt Out with Laura Higgins
Why High-Achieving Women End Up Burnt Out with Laura Higgins Aug 11, 2026 01:03:27 Today’s guest is Laura Higgins—entrepreneur, branding expert, and business owner who built a multi-million dollar company helping women grow their visibility, content, and personal brands online. From the outside, Laura had every marker of success: the business, the ambition, and the image of someone who had figured it all out.   But behind the scenes, the constant pressure to achieve, perform, a
Why Grieving a Relationship Doesn't Mean You Should've Stayed with Natalia Benson
Why Grieving a Relationship Doesn't Mean You Should've Stayed with Natalia Benson Aug 4, 2026 01:04:52 Today’s guest is Natalia Benson—podcast host, and coach helping women step into abundance, financial empowerment, and deeper alignment within themselves. Through her work in astrology, spirituality, Natalia has built a platform centered around self-awareness, healing, and personal transformation.   But behind the wisdom she shares online is also a woman who has had to navigate profound change in h
How to Trust God's Timing When You're Tired of Waiting with Lida Benites
How to Trust God's Timing When You're Tired of Waiting with Lida Benites Jul 28, 2026 00:55:30 Today’s guest lida was born into physical adversity—before she even had the language to understand it. Surgeries, comparison, and learning how to navigate a body that didn’t move like everyone else shaped her early years in ways most people never see. And while resilience may be easy to name now… back then, it felt like something else entirely. As she stepped into adulthood, marriage, and the dr

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