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Life Shift™ | Pivotal Moments & Life Change

Hosted by Matt Gilhooly

The Life Shift, hosted by Matt Gilhooly, features candid conversations with guests about life-changing events, grief, healing, resilience and identity. It has 434 episodes released on a Wednesday and Sunday cadence, typically 55 to 65 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with a suggested mid-roll rate of $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Life Shift™ | Pivotal Moments & Life Change

Emotionally engaged listeners hear true stories of grief, healing and reinvention

  • 434 episodes released every Wednesday and Sunday, with a steady back catalogue
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 159 ratings, with nearly all reviews at five stars
  • Warm, personal host-read sponsorships fit naturally after guests share difficult stories
Best forwellness and self-care productsmental health apps and servicesjournaling and reflection tools
Watch forHeavy subject matter means sponsor messages should be gentle and avoid tonal clash with grief stories.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Mental Health45%
Personal Finance0%
Society35%
Self-Help20%
Formats
interview, narrative, guest storytelling
Tone
candid, reflective
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
50 to 65 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent20/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 45%: 159 Apple ratings (in the 50 to 200 band, shifted up one band for a show under five years old), 434 episodes, twice-weekly cadence, Megaphone hosting, no visible sponsors.
Audience asks abouthow to cope with griefhow guests rebuilt after a turning pointhow to find resilience after loss
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
30%35-44
25%45+
Gender
55%women
45%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugsmedium
Violencelow
Politicslow

Episode titles cover grief, cancer, estrangement, addiction ('Anger: The Drink I Never Stopped Drinking') and trauma, so the show is not suited to children; no explicit flag is set in the feed.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 47 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence14 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 3 days.

The Life Shift shares real and honest conversations about the moments that change us. Host Matt Gilhooly sits with guests as they tell true stories of life-changing events, unexpected challenges, and quiet awakenings that shaped who they are today. Each episode offers meaningful and candid storytelling about grief, healing, resilience, identity, and growth. These are the personal stories that…
Life Shift™ | Pivotal Moments & Life Change's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Life Shift™ | Pivotal Moments & Life Change

The Life Shift is a personal storytelling podcast hosted by Matt Gilhooly, according to the show feed and Apple Podcasts. Each episode features a guest telling a true story about a pivotal moment, covering grief, healing, resilience, identity and recovery. The show has 434 episodes released every Wednesday and Sunday, with a median episode length of about 60 minutes.

Apple Podcasts lists a 4.9 average rating from 159 ratings. The show's website describes the show as a gentle place for listeners interested in personal growth and emotional well-being. Audience figures are estimates: roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward adults aged 25 to 44 in the United States. No sponsors were found in the feed.

A host-read mid-roll sponsorship is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode. That suits wellness, mental health and journaling brands seeking a reflective, trusted audience.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Life Shift™ | Pivotal Moments & Life Change can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Life Shift™ | Pivotal Moments & Life Change

How much does The Life Shift charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is priced at about $90 to $625 per episode. Actual rates depend on the agreed format and number of episodes booked.

What is The Life Shift about?

The Life Shift is a storytelling podcast hosted by Matt Gilhooly. Guests share true stories about life-changing moments, including grief, healing, resilience and identity.

How do I contact The Life Shift about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked.

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