Real Stories from The Shift Alumni

What really happens inside The Shift? In this powerful alumni roundtable, Eliza invites real participants to share—honestly and vulnerably—how their lives have transformed by learning to regulate their nervous systems, trust themselves deeply, and finally break free from years (even decades) of weight and worth struggles.

From initial resistance and doubt…

To joy, peace, and powerful self-worth…

This is the episode to hear the truth about what it actually takes to change for good.

Whether you're overwhelmed, stuck in diet cycles, struggling with burnout, or just tired of “doing it all” and still feeling unfulfilled—this conversation will speak directly to your heart.

Featured Voices

• Polly: Overcame cognitive overload and guilt cycles. Shares how learning to feel instead of think transformed her nervous system, body image, and healing—especially after long COVID.
• Jill: Came in excited, but didn’t feel worthy. Left with self-trust, a new relationship with her body, and a deep knowing that she will achieve her goals through compassion and consistency.
• Jennifer: With a background in coaching and trauma work, she had “all the tools”—but says The Shift was the first time everything clicked. Shares how she lost 70+ pounds and changed every area of her life.
• Tammy: Found peace through rewriting her self-narrative. Moved to the mountains, made peace with grief, and found a deep sense of "I matter" after 60+ years of people-pleasing.
• Cindy: Mom of 3, including a child with special needs, who turned her burnout into boldness. Shares how acceptance, meditation, and Muay Thai helped her shift from survival to strength—even in the face of divorce.

Key Moments

• [03:40] Polly shares her initial resistance and powerful transformation
• [18:12] Jill's revelation: “I am worthy because I am.”
• [29:45] Jennifer on integrating years of knowledge into lasting change
• [44:22] Tammy reflects on rewriting her inner narrative and finding peace
• [56:10] Cindy on turning crisis into courage—walking herself back to joy
• [1:07:30] Alumni share how nervous system work impacted their relationships, parenting, and careers

What You'll Learn

• Why lasting change isn't about “doing more,” but becoming someone new
• How nervous system dysregulation shows up as procrastination, perfectionism, shutdown—and how to gently shift out
• The surprising way “just showing up” builds deep self-trust and worth
• Why spiritual growth (without dogma) is a core part of healing
• How to stop ping-ponging between programs and start seeing real results
• Why peace, not weight loss, became the real outcome for many

Perfect For You If:

• You’re overwhelmed and stuck in “knowing but not doing”
• You’ve done all the programs but still don’t feel like yourself
• You’re craving peace, worthiness, and a life that actually fits
• You want a compassionate, neuroscience-backed path to change

Links & Resources

• The Shift

🎯 Next Step

If you resonated with any of these stories, imagine what’s possible for you. This is your invitation to take the next small step. You don’t need to have it all figured out—just start.

➡️ Learn more about The Shift or connect with me.

Visit my website for more. www.elizakingsford.com