When It Shifted is a podcast about the turning points that shape us.
A breakdown. A breakthrough. A quiet moment that shifted everything.
Powerful, real-life stories of resilience, reinvention, transformation and evolution.
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Welcome back to When It Shifted. Today, I’m honored to bring you the extraordinary story of David Chalk, an entrepreneur, tech visionary, and advocate who, despite leading multiple companies and hosting TV shows, couldn’t read for most of his life.
At age 62, David finally learned to read, unlocking a new chapter in his life and career.
In our conversation, he shares what it was like navigating the world without literacy, the deep shame and trauma he faced, and how overcoming those challenges reshaped his purpose. David’s journey is a testament to the power of self-belief, support, and perseverance.Showing us that it’s never too late to change or rewrite our story.
If you’ve ever felt like an outsider, been told “you can’t,” or wondered if transformation is possible for you, this episode offers hope and inspiration. David also shares how we can support children struggling with trauma and shame, so they can believe in themselves and thrive.
Podcast Resources
Connect with David Chalk
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Email David Chalk: David@chalkcorp.com
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David Chalk: Instagram
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David Chalk: Linkedin
Welcome back to When It Shifted, the podcast where we explore the life-altering moments that shape who we are. I’m your host, Kelly May, and today’s episode is one you won’t forget.
My guest is Rashmi Airan is an Ivy League-educated attorney turned globally recognized speaker and resilience mentor. Her story is a powerful testament to the truth that even when everything crumbles, we still have the power to rise.
In this episode, Rashmi walks us through her journey from being a high-achieving lawyer chasing the American dream to pleading guilty to federal charges and serving time in prison. What followed was a deep reckoning with identity, self-worth, ethics, and purpose. Now, she uses her experience to help others navigate adversity through her Rise Through It framework.
This conversation is about accountability, humility, spiritual growth, and the strength that comes from true ownership of our story.
Podcast Resources
Connect with Guest Rashmi Airan
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Follow Rashmi Airan On : Instagram
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Check out Rashmi Airan :Website
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Article : I was a wealthy suburban women The I went to federal prison for bank fraud
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Subscribe to Rashmi Airan’s Channel on : Youtube
In today's episode of When it shifted , I sit down with Ainslie Law, a passionate social services professional, mental health advocate, and survivor, who takes us through her journey from silent pain to empowered purpose.
From high-achieving perfectionism to the life-threatening grip of anorexia and bulimia, Ainslie shares what it was like to grow up feeling unseen, how eating disorders became her way to cope with unspoken emotions, and what healing has actually looked like from the inside out.
But this isn’t just a story about hardship—it's one of resilience, radical self-inquiry, and reclaiming a life worth living. Ainslie's story is a powerful reminder that healing doesn’t always mean things are fixed. Sometimes, it means finally learning how to choose yourself again and again.
Podcast Resources
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Connect with Anslie Law on LinkedIn
In this episode of When It Shifted, I sit down with Sam Goodwin, world traveler, author, and survivor of the unimaginable.
Sam shares the gripping story of his wrongful imprisonment in Syria, where he was held captive for 63 days. What began as a global adventure became a life-altering ordeal — and ultimately, a profound mindset shift.
We explore the three pillars that helped him endure:
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practicing gratitude in the darkest moments
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focusing only on what he could control
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seeing uncertainty not as a threat, but as a gateway to possibility
Want to learn more about Sam?
Check out Sam Goodwin Website
Buy the book Saving Sam
Book Sam to Speak
In this episode of When It Shifted, I’m joined by Ani Naqvi — speaker, author, and transformational guide.
Ani survived the 2004 tsunami. Years later, a life-altering diagnosis brought her to another turning point. But it wasn’t the crises themselves that changed her — it was what came after.
We talk about how trauma can break us open, the sacred art of slowing down, and what it means to truly live, not just survive. Ani speaks candidly about burnout, over-giving, and the small practices that brought her back to herself.
This conversation is a gentle but powerful reminder: even in our darkest moments, something deeper is guiding us — if we’re willing to listen.
Want to learn more about Ani?
Check out Ani Naqvi :Website
Buy Ani Naqvi’s book : Tsunami -The Wave That Saved My Life And Can Save Yours
In this episode of When It Shifted, I sit down with Sam Goodwin, world traveler, author, and survivor of the unimaginable.
Sam shares the gripping story of his wrongful imprisonment in Syria, where he was held captive for 63 days. What began as a global adventure became a life-altering ordeal — and ultimately, a profound mindset shift.
We explore the three pillars that helped him endure:
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practicing gratitude in the darkest moments
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focusing only on what he could control
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seeing uncertainty not as a threat, but as a gateway to possibility
Want to learn more about Sam?
Check out Sam Goodwin Website
Buy the book Saving Sam
Book Sam to Speak
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