Life in Transition Podcast
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.
The CEO Who Lost Everything and Found Himself
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The Life in Transition Podcast, 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 mar...
You're Not a Cheater. But You're Still Out of Integrity.
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The Life in Transition Podcast, 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 mar...
The Man Who Was Certain He’d Never Cheat, Until He Did
We are really excited to have a new sponsor: Verity Wealth Partners. Please check them out at http://verity.nm.com/lifeintransition
The Life in Transition Podcast, 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 mar...
You’re Not Burned Out, You’re Just Missing Meaning
We are really excited to have a new sponsor: Verity Wealth Partners. Please check them out at http://verity.nm.com/lifeintransition
The Life in Transition Podcast, 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 mar...
He Had Everything. Then He Found What He Was Actually Missing.
We are really excited to have a new sponsor: Verity Wealth Partners. Please check them out at http://verity.nm.com/lifeintransition
The Life in Transition Podcast, 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 mar...
Why Does Your Wife Still Feel Alone?
We are really excited to have a new sponsor: Verity Wealth Partners. Please check them out at http://verity.nm.com/lifeintransition
The Life in Transition Podcast, 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 mar...
What Actually Heals Men
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The Life in Transition Podcast, 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 mar...
The Retirement You've Been Working Toward Doesn't Exist
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The Life in Transition Podcast, 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 mar...
What Happens When You Stop Trying to Fix Your Kid and Start Seeing Them with Rob Delena
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The Life in Transition Podcast, 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 mar...
The More You Have, the Less You Feel
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The Life in Transition Podcast, 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 mar...
When the Thing That Defined You Is Gone, What's Left?
We are really excited to have a new sponsor: Verity Wealth Partners. Please check them out at http://verity.nm.com/lifeintransition
The Life in Transition Podcast, 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 mar...
Your Net Worth Means Nothing If You’re Dead at 50
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The Life in Transition Podcast, 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 mar...
How to Leave Your Career on Your Own Terms (Before It Leaves You) with Kevin Gazarra
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The Life in Transition Podcast, 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 mar...
The Thing Men Know But Won't Say Out Loud
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The Life in Transition Podcast, 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 mar...
What Successful Men Find When They Finally Stop Running
We are really excited to have a new sponsor: Verity Wealth Partners. Please check them out at http://verity.nm.com/lifeintransition
The Life in Transition Podcast, 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 mar...
Why Trying to Make Your Wife Happy Is Slowly Destroying Your Marriage
We are really excited to have a new sponsor: Verity Wealth Partners. Please check them out at http://verity.nm.com/lifeintransition
The Life in Transition Podcast, 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 mar...
The Health Risk Nobody Warns High Performers About
We are really excited to have a new sponsor: Verity Wealth Partners. Please check them out at http://verity.nm.com/lifeintransition
The Life in Transition Podcast, 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 mar...
Work-Life Balance Is Making You More Burned Out
We are really excited to have a new sponsor: Verity Wealth Partners. Please check them out at http://verity.nm.com/lifeintransition
The Life in Transition Podcast, 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 mar...
You Built a Great Life. Were You Actually There For It?
We are really excited to have a new sponsor: Verity Wealth Partners. Please check them out at http://verity.nm.com/lifeintransition
The Life in Transition Podcast, 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 mar...
Your Life Looks Perfect. So Why Does It Feel Like It's Falling Apart?
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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 trans...
His Secret to Holding World Records at 70
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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 t...
Why Success Isn't Making You Feel Any Better
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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 trans...
How to Reinvent Yourself at 50 | A Navy SEAL's Guide to Finding What's Next
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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 ma...
There Is No Making It Up Later. This Is Your Life.
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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 trans...
He Was Fired by the Pope. Here's What He Learned About Men.
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We are really excited to have a new sponsor — Verity Wealth Partners. Please check them out at http://verity.nm.com/lifeintransition
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 i...
You’re Not Really Providing. You’re Missing Your Life
We are really excited to have a new sponsor — Verity Wealth Partners. Please check them out at http://verity.nm.com/lifeintransition
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 transit...
What To Do When You Still Love Each Other But Feel Miles Apart
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We are really excited to have a new sponsor — Verity Wealth Partners. Please check them out at http://verity.nm.com/lifeintransition
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 c...
Why Midlife Gets Easier When You Finally Start Saying No
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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 transit...
Why Retirement Is a Dangerous Fantasy
We are really excited to have a new sponsor — Verity Wealth Partners. Please check them out at http://verity.nm.com/lifeintransition
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 transit...
Why Worthiness Isn't Earned (And What That Means for Your Transformation)
"Are you navigating transformation alone when the fabric of community is waiting to hold you?"
What happens when you refuse to stay trapped? Leann Rose Crook shares her journey through eight major life transformations—from single mom on welfare to salon owner to leading 50 men in Iraq's desert. Her message? "You are absolutely good enough." Not because of achievements. Simply because you're human. Leann reveals the grade five moment that sparked her lifelong purpose, the profound realization that "we are all the same" she discovered on tribal floors in Iraq, and a simple five-question exercise to identify yo...
The Ambassador's Path: From Army Ranger to Appalachian Trail to Community Service
“I saw my father do it. So I have a better understanding on how to do it, how to serve, how to lead." - Barry Farmer
What happens when a decorated US Army veteran walks away from 23 years of service? Barry Farmer didn't slow down—he discovered his true calling. After raising seven children and adopting three more, Barry threw himself into Jacksonville's nonprofit world, joining three boards and becoming a Human Rights Commissioner. But burnout led him to the Appalachian Trail. "When you feel useless, become useful to somebody," a hostel owner told him. That wisdom tran...
From Tragedy to Tech: Building KLEENUP After Losing Everything
“You must speak the language. Because that's the only way to tap into local people." - Jon Shukurov
What happens when an immigrant entrepreneur faces the loss of his brother, his daughters, and nearly his entire business? AsrorJon Shukurov shares his journey from Uzbekistan to becoming Maryland's Small Business Person of the Year. A bizarre pool incident—yes, literally—became the catalyst for his transformation through personal development. "Whatever you have now is because who you are," he heard at rock bottom. That moment changed everything. Jon reveals how consuming personal development content, "cleansing his circle," and focusi...
Power With, Not Power Over: Rod Collins' Blueprint for the AI Era
What happens when you give 50 people—from CEOs to recent college graduates—equal voice in solving complex business problems? Rod Collins discovered the answer while leading the Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program through its greatest five-year growth period in 65 years. "Nobody is smarter than everybody," Rod insists. He shares how staying silent when he thought the group was heading down the wrong path led to breakthrough solutions he never imagined. From eliminating air crashes through cockpit collaboration to preventing AI tyranny, Rod's "power with" approach revolutionized not just business results but how we think about leadership itself. Some...
What Happens When Life Strips Away Your Identity Three Times
What would you discover about yourself if you lost everything you thought defined you…
What happens when a 4x4 truck ends your professional running career at 20? Rob Rene found out. Then the pandemic took his corporate identity. Then came stage 3 melanoma. Three devastating transitions. Three chances to give up. Instead, Rob discovered faith isn't about Sunday church—it's daily relationship with God. He researched our broken medical system, learned his cancer's specific mutation, and fought back naturally. Fourteen months later, his tumors have shrunk 50%. "Fighting cancer is about starving it and getting your immune system strong enough to a...
Choosing Peace Over Panic: One Man's Journey From Corporate Firing to Faith-Fueled Freedom
How do you choose peace when the world expects you to panic?
Michael Klassen, founder of the 5AM Podcast, shares his journey from senior broadcast producer to faith-fueled entrepreneur after an unexpected termination in October 2024. Despite nearly six years with the company, Michael walked out of the boardroom with peace, not panic. A prophetic dream months earlier had revealed this "better deal." His father taught him to make decisions based on what brings peace versus what steals it—wisdom that transformed crisis into opportunity. From farm responsibilities to launching a global podcast, Michael's story reveals how choosing pe...
God Loves Us No Matter What: Tom Vozzo on True Healing and Transformation he found at Homeboy Industries
What happens when a $2 billion CEO walks away from corporate success to serve former gang members?
Thomas Vozzo faced exactly that choice. After 26 years in the for-profit world, he chose Homeboy Industries over another lucrative CEO role—knowing he was "burning bridges." At Homeboy, Tom discovered profound truths. "God is too busy loving us to judge us," he learned, not intellectually but viscerally, surrounded daily by 500 people healing from complex trauma. He watched former gang members flourish when given 8, 9, 10 chances. The stress was greater, but the joy ran deeper. His journey challenges everything we're taught to value, rev...
Know What You Want, Then Ask For It: Troy Horne on Dreams, Fatherhood, and Following Your Calling
Are you living the life you want, or the life others expect of you? One father's choice that changed everything.
Troy Horne went from driving to work in tears—seeing his 2-year-old only an hour a day—to asking for what seemed impossible: a spot on Broadway's Rent that wasn't a tour. Troy's wisdom cuts deep: We all know what we want—it's the first thought that pops up before limiting beliefs take over. His tool for clarity? Walking meditation: turning off the noise and spending days in quiet. "If you don't ask, the answer is always no." No...
The Life In Transition Podcast: Ep 104: From Fashion Designer to Mind Alchemist: Breaking Free From Success That Suffocates
Michael Carr’s story challenges us: Are we truly living, or just surviving our own success?
Michael achieved everything he thought he wanted: fashion design success, recognition, the lifestyle of his dreams. Then at 35, it all crashed. Business partnership dissolved. Apartment gone. Friends vanished. But this devastating breakdown became his breakthrough. Growing up on a North Carolina tobacco farm, Michael spent decades proving his worth while crippling anxiety shadowed his success. "Everything I ever wanted came true," he reveals. "And that's when everything broke down." Through his Vis-Ability Alignment Method, Michael now helps others dissolve unconscious patterns in...
From Invisible to Authentic: One Woman's Journey From Psychological Abuse to Self-Discovery
Is it possible to transform completely in 18 months after being lost for 22 years?
Kristen Crabtree shares her path from 22 years of psychological abuse to profound self-discovery. "You're a 55-year-old woman. You don't need her permission." Those words from a friend became Kristen's wake-up call. She rediscovered a book she wrote in 1999—filled with exercises to excavate the self. Through trauma therapy, meditation, and talking to her "true self" out loud, Kristen transformed in just 18 months. Now she helps others through Paramour Paradox. Her message? You are your own expert. The first step is quieting your mind. The re...
Breaking the Cycle: How High-Achievers Can Stop Proving and Start Living
What happens when worthiness and success become inseparable? Megan Arneson shares her journey from Silicon Valley hustle culture to founding Fuck the Hustle, a community for burned-out high-achievers. After quitting her corporate job at 24 post-9/11 to move to the woods, Megan got pulled back into the cycle—burning out completely before breaking free. She vulnerably discusses the "good girl" programming that drove her hustle, canceling her wedding, and the transformation from proving herself to embodied leadership. "Hustle comes from this drive to prove we're worthy," she explains. Her story offers hope: simple grounding practices, nervous system work, and reconnecting wi...
