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Life in Transition Podcast

Life in Transition Podcast

By: Art Blanchford
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 I’m Art Blanchford, and this is Life in Transition, a podcast about making the most of the changes we’re given. As a married father of three teenagers, long-time global business executive, and adventurer, I’ve been through hundreds of transitions in my life. Many have been difficult, but all have led to a depth and richness I could never have imagined. You’ll get to hear all about them on this podcast so that together, we can create more love and joy in our lives — no matter what transitions we go through.2020-2030 Life in Transition Career Success Economics Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
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  • Why the Worst Things That Happen to Us Become Our Greatest Gifts

    Why the Worst Things That Happen to Us Become Our Greatest Gifts
    Aug 28 2025
    Mark Monchek thought he'd found his dream home in Brooklyn. Six days later, it was on fire. What followed were break-ins, theft, and months of living without basic necessities. But this devastating experience became the foundation for everything Mark teaches today about opportunity intelligence. "Everything we have in life, other than our humanness and our relationships, we rent," he discovered. Through radical disruption, Mark learned that hidden networks of support exist everywhere, most people are naturally generous, and that accepting reality without judgment opens the door to transformation. His journey from trauma to wisdom offers profound insights for anyone facing unexpected transitions.Mark Monchek is the founder of Opportunity Lab, a strategy and leadership development firm that provides the direction, systems, and tools to take organizations to the next level of substantial growth. A proud father and grandfather, Mark has worked with leaders from Google, Apple, JPMorgan Chase, General Electric, Goldman Sachs, The New York Times, Wharton School of Business, Columbia University, NBC, and the United Nations. He's the author of the Amazon nonfiction bestseller "Culture of Opportunity: How to Grow Your Business in an Age of Disruption" and has been featured in Real Leaders, The Better Business Book, Lifetime Network, WCBS, Newsday, and the San Francisco Chronicle. Mark's approach combines strategy, leadership development, and culture transformation, all informed by his own journey from devastating loss to profound wisdom about opportunity and abundance.About The Show: The Life in Transition, hosted by Art Blanchford focuses on making the most of the changes we’re given every week. Art has been through hundreds of transitions in his life. Many have been difficult, but all have led to a depth and richness he could never have imagined. On the podcast Art explores how to create more love and joy in life, no matter what transitions we go through. Art is married to his lifelong partner, a proud father of three and a long-time adventurer and global business executive. He is the founder and leader of the Midlife Transition Mastery Community. Learn more about the MLTM Community here: www.lifeintransition.online.In This Episode: (00:00) Opening: Opportunity Mindset and Reality(04:31) The Fire: Six Days After Buying Their Dream Home(18:05) MidLife Transition Mastery Ad(19:59) Gratitude and What He'd Tell His Younger Self(25:00) From Scarcity to Abundance Thinking(33:57) Relationships: Learning from His Daughter(40:33) Transition Mastery Coaching Ad(43:18) Final Advice: Accept Reality and Shape OpportunityLike, subscribe, and send us your comments and feedback.Resources:Website: opplab.comUnconference: unconferencenyc.comBook: "Culture of Opportunity: How to Grow Your Business in an Age of Disruption" (Amazon nonfiction bestseller)LinkedIn: Connect with Mark MonchekEmail Art BlanchfordLife in Transition WebsiteLife in Transition on IGLife in Transition on FBJoin Our Community: https://www.lifeintransition.online/My new book PURPOSEFUL LIVING is out now. Order it now: https://www.amazon.com/PURPOSEFUL-LIVING-Wisdom-Coming-Complex/dp/1963913922Explore our website https://lifeintransitionpodcast.com/ for more in-depth information and resources, and to download the 8-step guide to mastering mid-life transitions.The views and opinions expressed on the Life In Transition podcast are solely those of the author and guests and should not be attributed to any other individual or entity. This podcast is an independent production of Life In Transition Podcast, and the podcast production is an original work of the author. All rights of ownership and reproduction are retained—copyright 2025.
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    48 mins
  • When Love Means Letting Go of Being Right

    When Love Means Letting Go of Being Right
    Aug 21 2025
    What happens when a father loses contact with his children for three years? Garry Junkuhn discovered it can become the catalyst for profound transformation. After his relationship with a new partner led to complete estrangement from his sons, Garry chose an unconventional path. Instead of legal battles or blame, he embarked on a six-year nomadic journey of self-discovery. "What is the gift in this situation?" his mentor asked. That question changed everything. Through radical humility and personal growth, Garry not only reunited with his sons but built an even stronger relationship. His story offers hope to anyone facing relationship challenges: sometimes the way forward requires letting go of our story about what went wrong.Garry Junkuhn is a South African-born father and founder of 100k Fathers, dedicated to helping fathers reunite with their children through personal transformation rather than legal battles. After experiencing three years of complete separation from his two sons following a painful custody situation, Garry embarked on a six-year nomadic journey of self-discovery across South America. This transformative period led to not only reuniting with his sons but building stronger relationships than ever before. Today, Garry guides fathers worldwide through his counterintuitive approach that emphasizes personal growth, emotional resilience, and letting go of blame. His work focuses on preparing fathers for reunion through inner work rather than external force, helping them become the men their children need them to be.About The Show: The Life in Transition, hosted by Art Blanchford focuses on making the most of the changes we’re given every week. Art has been through hundreds of transitions in his life. Many have been difficult, but all have led to a depth and richness he could never have imagined. On the podcast Art explores how to create more love and joy in life, no matter what transitions we go through. Art is married to his lifelong partner, a proud father of three and a long-time adventurer and global business executive. He is the founder and leader of the Midlife Transition Mastery Community. Learn more about the MLTM Community here: www.lifeintransition.online.In This Episode: (00:00) A Father's Worst Nightmare(05:52) The Downward Spiral Begins(11:03) Letting Go of the Story(20:39) MidLife Transition Mastery Ad(25:03) The Power of Surrendering(31:27) How Life Catches You(34:05) Building Authentic Connection(39:06) Transition Mastery Coaching Ad(41:15) Humility Before Gratitude(47:21) One Practical Action StepLike, subscribe, and send us your comments and feedback.Resources:Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/user66836012YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@100kfathersWebsite: https://www.100k-fathers.com/Email Art BlanchfordLife in Transition WebsiteLife in Transition on IGLife in Transition on FBJoin Our Community: https://www.lifeintransition.online/My new book PURPOSEFUL LIVING is out now. Order it now: https://www.amazon.com/PURPOSEFUL-LIVING-Wisdom-Coming-Complex/dp/1963913922Explore our website https://lifeintransitionpodcast.com/ for more in-depth information and resources, and to download the 8-step guide to mastering mid-life transitions.The views and opinions expressed on the Life In Transition podcast are solely those of the author and guests and should not be attributed to any other individual or entity. This podcast is an independent production of Life In Transition Podcast, and the podcast production is an original work of the author. All rights of ownership and reproduction are retained—copyright 2025.
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    51 mins
  • How Do You Know When Intuition Is Worth $50 Million?

    How Do You Know When Intuition Is Worth $50 Million?
    Aug 14 2025
    "Why do I want what I've been wanting? And is that still important?" - Tammy AlvarezWhat happens when you trust your intuition completely, even when everyone calls you crazy? Stacie Shifflett's remarkable journey from hospitality worker to software company owner proves that sometimes our boldest moves create our biggest breakthroughs. After waking up one morning with a clear knowing to buy a $50 million software company—with no money of her own—Stacie spent nine months proving the doubters wrong. "I knew to the core of my being and I wouldn't take no for an answer," she shares. Her story isn't just about business success; it's about recognizing when the activities of your life are creating momentum instead of intention. From raising llamas to rolling out the first desktop computers at Health and Human Services, Stacie demonstrates how following your passion and staying true to your authentic self creates a life of both success and peace.Stacie Shifflett is a visionary leader and the founder of Modern Consciousness®, where she guides individuals to chart their unique Treasure Map to Joy™ through her signature Elevate Your Life® program. A multi-international bestselling author, she co-authored Mindset Matters with Jack Canfield and other global experts and was a producer for Lisa Nichols one-woman Broadway show, My Soul Speaks. With a diverse background spanning multiple industries, Stacie has developed a structured, results-driven coaching approach that goes beyond traditional coaching conversations. Her Elevate Your Life® Intensive Program delivers a proven, repeatable process, equipping clients with transformative exercises that lead to lasting change by helping them chart their unique Treasure Map to Joy™.Her mission? To help people step off life’s treadmill, uncover their unique formula for joy, and create a life of true purpose and fulfillment.About The Show: The Life in Transition, hosted by Art Blanchford focuses on making the most of the changes we’re given every week. Art has been through hundreds of transitions in his life. Many have been difficult, but all have led to a depth and richness he could never have imagined. On the podcast Art explores how to create more love and joy in life, no matter what transitions we go through. Art is married to his lifelong partner, a proud father of three and a long-time adventurer and global business executive. He is the founder and leader of the Midlife Transition Mastery Community. Learn more about the MLTM Community here: www.lifeintransition.online.In This Episode: (00:00) Meet Stacie Shifflett: Student of Life(09:01) The $50 Million Software Company Intuition(16:55) Standing Up in the Boardroom(19:01) The Booz Allen Hamilton Negotiations(23:19) Life Assessment and Finding Joy(29:15) Midlife Transition Mastery Ad(34:05) The Treasure Map to Joy Process(45:17) Transition Mastery Coaching Ad(46:57) First Steps for Job Haters(52:06) Purpose Changes with Life SeasonsLike, subscribe, and send us your comments and feedback.Resources:Stacie Shifflett LinkedInModern ConsciousnessEmail Art BlanchfordLife in Transition WebsiteLife in Transition on IGLife in Transition on FBJoin Our Community: https://www.lifeintransition.online/My new book PURPOSEFUL LIVING is out now. Order it now: https://www.amazon.com/PURPOSEFUL-LIVING-Wisdom-Coming-Complex/dp/1963913922Explore our website https://lifeintransitionpodcast.com/ for more in-depth information and resources, and to download the 8-step guide to mastering mid-life transitions.The views and opinions expressed on the Life In Transition podcast are solely those of the author and guests and should not be attributed to any other individual or entity. This podcast is an independent production of Life In Transition Podcast, and the podcast production is an original work of the author. All rights of ownership and reproduction are retained—copyright 2025.
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    59 mins
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