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The Life Shift | Conversations About Life Before and AfterBonus Episode: Rachel Fiorello's Life Shift Update
Rachel Fiorello returns to The Life Shift Podcast to share her journey since her first appearance, where she opened up about the profound loss of her husband, Matt. This conversation digs into how sharing her story has helped her navigate grief, allowing her to honor Matt while creating new memories with their daughters. Rachel reflects on the cathartic nature of storytelling and the importance of maintaining connections to loved ones, even after they are gone. We explore the challenges she faces as a single parent and how she’s making an effort to embrace experiences that Matt wo...
2025-04-2727 min
Inside PublishingInternational Publishing Perspectives in Germany with Alessia FiorelloHave you ever wondered about the inner workings of publishing companies in different parts of the world? This week's host Rachel sits down with Alessia Fiorello, who until recently worked as a Junior Marketing Manager for an educational digital textbook company called Deutschfuchs in Bonn. In this episode, they discuss the differences between Germany and the rest of the world, the essential tools needed to market books online, and the unexpected perils of book fairs.Alessia FiorelloInstagram @booksbyalessiaMentioned in this episode:Deutschfuchs: https://deutschfuchs.de/english/PISA Reports, The State...
2024-04-0838 min
The Life Shift | Conversations About Life Before and AfterPreview: Patreon Bonus Episode #3: Rachel Fiorello - After the RecordingThe Life Shift Podcast is now on Patreon - Get access to ad-free episodes released two days early and bonus episodes with past guests through Patreon.https://patreon.com/thelifeshiftpodcastIn this third bonus episode, I reconnect with Rachel Fiorello (episode 9) to chat about her experience on The Life Shift Podcast.In each of these conversations, I aim to ask similar questions, such as:How did you feel after we finished recording?How about when you heard the episode for the first time?What did the conversation reveal or unveil about...
2022-12-2206 min
The Life Shift | Conversations About Life Before and AfterBONUS EPISODE - Wrap Up for First 32 EpisodesTo celebrate the end of season one, I compiled a collection of the final questions for each of the first 32 episodes of The Life Shift Podcast. I know that many listeners like to hear how the guest answers the final question.Typically the questions are:"If you could go back to the version of you right before your pivotal moment, what would you say?""If someone listening is in a similar position, what would you want to tell them?"What have you learned from this moment?"Thank you...
2022-10-2134 min
The Life Shift | Conversations About Life Before and AfterAfter a Tragic Accident, Love Carries on in Memories and the Children | Rachel Fiorello
In this episode, I speak with my high school friend (and my grandmother's favorite neighbor), Rachel. She tells the story of fate intervening multiple times on her journey to marry the love of her life, Matt. Love won, and Rachel and Matt created a beautiful family of four. In a single moment in 2019, Rachel's dream was shattered after losing her husband, Matt, in a tragic accident.We talk about how things have changed for her and her daughters. My favorite part of this conversation is when Rachel tells us how she keeps the memory of Matt alive...
2022-05-1058 min
Love String: Love Stories That Tie Us All TogetherEpisode 22: Jean RobertsMeet Jean. Jean tells us her beautiful story of being adopted and eventually getting the opportunity to develop a relationship with her biological family (whom she had been somewhat connected to all along).
2021-07-2738 min
Love String: Love Stories That Tie Us All TogetherEpisode 21: JacquiIn this episode, we hear Jacqui tell her beautiful surprise story that involves loss, hope, and oh so much love.
2021-07-2033 min
Love String: Love Stories That Tie Us All TogetherEpisode 20: Andrea & DrewIn this episode, we meet the funny and full-of-life Andrea & Drew. Their story goes so much deeper than your average boy meets girl kind of love and we are here for it!
2021-07-1336 min
Love String: Love Stories That Tie Us All TogetherEpisode 19: MichellineMeet Michelline. She tells us her great and funny love story about choosing her husband based on his last name! It's a sweet love story, destined to end up the way it did!
2021-06-2930 min
Love String: Love Stories That Tie Us All TogetherEpisode 18: Jamie & Anthony: A story of positivity through love and loss***TRIGGER WARNING: This story discusses newborn/infant loss.*** Meet Jamie. She walks us through her very emotional but beautiful love story with her husband, Anthony. She explains how positivity has been able to help them through both love and loss.
2021-06-2231 min
Love String: Love Stories That Tie Us All TogetherEpisode 17: Sireesha & NateIn Episode 4 of Season 2, you'll meet Sireesha & Nate. Sireesa and Nate walk us through the coming together of their two different cultures to create one beautiful love story.
2021-06-1540 min
Love String: Love Stories That Tie Us All TogetherEpisode 16: Steve & JudyIn this episode, we meet Steve. He tells us all about what it was like being married to his bride, Judy, of 44 years before losing her to cancer 9 years ago.
2021-06-0826 min
Love String: Love Stories That Tie Us All TogetherEpisode 15: Lyndsey CornellIn episode 2 of Season 2, you'll hear from Lyndsey. Lyndsey takes us through her love story via the adoption of her son, Ezekiel.
2021-06-0147 min
Love String: Love Stories That Tie Us All TogetherEpisode 14: Rosalie & RickIn Episode 1 of Season 2, we hear a light-hearted story of the love that Rick & Rosalie share. They walk us through their initial chance meeting (26 years prior to their real first encounter) all the way to their journey through a cancer diagnosis.
2021-05-2623 min
Megans As Mommas24. Sleep Training with Rachel FiorelloHave you ever wondered what sleep training looks like? Not sure if it's right for you and want to learn more? This week the Megans talk to Rachel Fiorello, a certified baby and toddler sleep consultant. Rachel talks about what sleep training can look like and the benefits her clients have described from sleep training.
2021-05-1239 min
Fitness, Wellness, and LongevityEpisode 226: Better Sleep For Your Baby and You With Special Guest The Cradle Coach Rachel FiorelloOne of the most stressful parts about becoming a dad has been helping my baby get consistent and restful sleep. Not only for his benefit, but for the sanity of myself and my spouse! The sleepless nights along with a screaming baby and non-stop pacifier replacement nearly drove me up a wall! I was lucky enough to get in contact with expert baby sleep consultant Rachel Fiorello of The Cradle Coach. The Cradle Coach is a an organization that helps train and educate parents and caregivers about the ins and outs of a baby sleep training. The Cradle Coach offers...
2020-11-2554 min
Love String: Love Stories That Tie Us All TogetherEpisode 13: Andrea & KelvinMeet Andrea & Kelvin. They share their ultimate love story with us which takes us through a few countries and a lot of compromise.
2020-09-1528 min
Concentric CirclesEpisode 6 - Pivoting with Matt AppletonIn this episode we talk with Matt Appleton about pivoting. Matt's storied career is a captivating success story. He is a Vermont based saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist record producer best known as the saxophone player and vocalist for ska legends Reel Big Fish. He graduated from Skidmore College in 2003 with a BA in Music and Full Sail University in 2004 with an AS in Recording Arts. He is the recipient of a 2019 Grammy Award nomination for his work on “Made an America” by The Fever 333 as well as two ARIA awards for his work on Silverchair’s “Young Modern” (Album of the Year a...
2020-09-091h 04
Love String: Love Stories That Tie Us All TogetherEpisode 12: Janelle & GeorgeMeet Janelle. She tells us the beautiful love story she has written with her husband, George. A genuine, fall-deeper-in-love-each-day kind of love...you won't want to miss their story.
2020-09-0827 min
Love String: Love Stories That Tie Us All TogetherEpisode 11: My Dad & Bonus Mom's StoryIn part two of this series, you'll hear from my dad, Jeff, and stepmom, Dian. You'll hear their love story and how Dian has gifted us all with so much in our lives.
2020-09-0122 min
Love String: Love Stories That Tie Us All TogetherEpisode 10: My Mom's StoryIn part 1 of my parents' "love story", you'll hear from my mom, Jane. She tells us about truly developing a love for my dad...long after they had been divorced.
2020-08-2526 min
Love String: Love Stories That Tie Us All TogetherEpisode 9: Beth & DavidIn episode 9, Beth shares her love story with her husband David. She tells us what it was like to find out her husband was sick. He had been keeping it as a secret from her to try and protect her.
2020-08-1827 min
Love String: Love Stories That Tie Us All TogetherEpisode 8: Estee & Eric: Love RecreatedMeet Estee & Eric. They were planning their fairytale wedding before calling it all off. Estee explains why she and Eric have since gotten back together to continue their love story.
2020-08-1122 min
Love String: Love Stories That Tie Us All TogetherEpisode 7: Renzo & JosuneIn this episode, you'll meet Renzo. Renzo tells us about his incredible love story with his wife, Josune (Josie), and what happened when their life was flipped upside down after a cancer diagnosis.
2020-08-0427 min
Love String: Love Stories That Tie Us All TogetherEpisode 6: Jessica & SteveIn this episode, you'll meet Jessica. Jessica tells us her whirlwind of a love story and what it was like to get married after a few short months of knowing her then-boyfriend, Steve!
2020-07-2818 min
Love String: Love Stories That Tie Us All TogetherEpisode 5: Rachel & Matt {My Personal Story} - Part 2In part 2 of our story, I take you through my emotional journey of what has happened in our lives since we started building our beautiful life together.
If you haven't yet, be sure to listen to episode 4 to hear part 1 of our love story.
2020-07-2133 min
Love String: Love Stories That Tie Us All TogetherEpisode 4: Rachel & Matt {My Personal Love Story} - Part 1In part 1 of my personal love story, I talk all about meeting my husband, Matt. I take you through our love story and the process of building our beautiful lives together.
Be sure to continue to listen for part 2 of our love story which will be released in the next episode.
2020-07-1448 min
Love String: Love Stories That Tie Us All TogetherEpisode 3: Heather & BeauMeet Heather & Beau. They tell us what it was like to start a marriage while living apart, issues they faced with infertility, and where their love story has since taken them.
2020-07-0735 min
Love String: Love Stories That Tie Us All TogetherEpisode 2: Matt GilhoolyIn this turn on your typical "love story", you'll meet Matt. Matt lost his mom at the young age of 8. He shares what it was like to grow up without her but also talks about the type of love that was left behind.
2020-06-3028 min
Love String: Love Stories That Tie Us All TogetherEpisode 1: Ruth & SteveOur first love story! In this episode, Ruth & Steve will walk us through their journey.
After meeting at the young age of 18 and getting married a few years later, they decided to learn the ins and outs of their love together before starting a family. Listen to them as they tell you their patient, fun, and well-lived love story.
2020-06-2324 min
Love String: Love Stories That Tie Us All TogetherIntro Episode: A Heart-Shaped RockLove String: Love Stories That Tie Us All Together is finally here!
In this introductory episode, we learn about the idea behind this podcast and where it will take you!
2020-06-1609 minLove String: Love Stories That Tie Us All TogetherLove String: Love Stories That Tie Us All Together (Trailer)
2020-06-1500 min
Inside OperaLaura Kaminksy on Opera's FutureKaminksy’s father grew up during the Great Depression, her mother experienced the London Blitz when she was youngLincoln Center for the Performing Arts, New York State Theater (now the David H. Koch Theater)Babatunde OlatunjiWinneba, GhanaBalafonMusical tupletsSynesthesiaGestalt psychologyImpresarioMarionetteThe High School of Music & Art (now Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & the Arts)Edna LandauWomen composers of the 20th century: Lili Boulanger, Fl...
2018-07-2700 min