Something Shifted with Sean Loots

For most, becoming a parent is a seismic shift, a lifequake that transforms everything we thought we knew about ourselves. It's a journey that challenges us to re-evaluate our priorities and make some tough decisions. Like how to balance our own dreams with the responsibilities of raising our children? In 2022, Vicky became a mom for the first time. Two weeks later, her dream to compete at the 2024 Olympic Games was born. With a newborn in her arms and just 2 years to prepare for the 2024 Olympic Games, Vicky set out to pursue her passion - not just for herself but to inspire her son. As parents, how do we carve out time for self-care without compromising precious moments spent nurturing our children's world? Ultimately, we find ourselves grappling with two powerful questions - am giving enough and am I enough? Vicky Botha is an inspiring business owner, triathlete, wife and mother of one who shares how she balances it all. NEWSLETTER: https://321shift.beehiiv.com/subscribe Join THE SHIFT CLUB: https://station.page/theshiftclub UCOOK: https://ucook.co.za/ - use the code #SHIFT50 at check out. GUEST: Vicky Botha https://www.instagram.com/vickyvandermerwe/ https://triathlonsquad.co.za/ PODCAST: https://somethingshifted.co.za https://www.instagram.com/seanloots Youtube · Instagram · Website · 3-2-1 Shift Newsletter

Year-end brings with it feelings of nostalgia and reflection. And while lifequakes are big events that permanently alter the course of a life, we want to recognise the smaller shifts and shakes - tremors, if you will, that sent us on a detour. This episode is a compilation of 12 short stories, from 12 different people, who each experienced a tremor before Christmas. Plus, since so many have asked, I have an update on Zoe too. Share your “tremor” with us on The Shift Club. Join THE SHIFT CLUB: https://station.page/theshiftclub UCOOK: https://ucook.co.za/ - use the code #SHIFT50 at check out. GUESTS: Ruenda Loots Kamini Pather - All Dahl’d Up [pre-order] https://www.loot.co.za/product/all-dhald-up/rcvs-7244-g100 Sam Herbst - The Great Equaliser: https://open.spotify.com/show/1fOIF2iLOycyLbbtAZ3BgM - Liberation Diaries: https://jacana.co.za/product/liberation-diaries-30-years-of-democracy/ Morgan Newman Magda Barnard Shaun Dunn Nicole Engelbrecht - True Crime South Africa: https://open.spotify.com/show/3X462NMcwhzpaW3qAdqpbF - Killer Stories: https://exclusivebooks.co.za/products/9781776193325 Melissa Botha Terence Mentor - Threes A Crowd: https://open.spotify.com/show/3iKr4aC4iR463AIoZqRvih?si=c096088d3eef48dc - The South African Digital Marketing Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1RKA4mnlSMpfB36ZjJcg23?si=6yKcbUWXSIetwDqfeTGxPw Josh Prinsloo Ross Symons Gathoni Ngumba PODCAST: https://somethingshifted.co.za https://www.instagram.com/seanloots NEWSLETTER: https://321shift.beehiiv.com/subscribe Youtube · Instagram · Website · 3-2-1 Shift Newsletter

Tanya has struggled to breathe since the day she was born. From viral infections to lung disease, Tanya was diagnosed with bronchiolitis obliterans. The narrowing of Tanya's airways could not be reversed by medication. Considering the diagnosis and years of health challenges, she got on with living her life. By 2017, Tanya had just 14% lung capacity, and became the first patient to receive a bi-lateral lung transplant in a state hospital in Africa. For the first time in her life, Tanya’s lung capacity reached 80% and she lived her life with renewed appreciation. Everything changed six years after the operation when Tanya Bothma was diagnosed with chronic rejection. Tanya's story helps us understand the life-changing impact of organ transplants and the emotional toll of waiting for another. This episode emphasizes hope, community support, and the strength that emerges from life's adversities. QUOTES: 'I knew that I had to fight for my family, and I needed to fight for my little girl, and I needed to fight for my hubby. And lastly, I really needed to fight for my parents. That was my only alternative, that was my only option, that's all I could do.' 'I cannot thank my organ donor enough because this woman has allowed me to watch my daughter grow up and be with my family every day.' 'I always say my organ donor is my hero, but at the same time, the medical team is also my hero and the Lord above is my hero.' Join THE SHIFT CLUB: https://station.page/theshiftclub GUEST: Tanya Bothma https://newbreath.co.za/ https://www.backabuddy.co.za/campaign/spear-reit-a-new-breath UCOOK: https://ucook.co.za/ - use the code #SHIFT50 at check out. PODCAST: https://somethingshifted.co.za https://www.instagram.com/seanloots https://321shift.beehiiv.com/subscribe Youtube · Instagram · Website · 3-2-1 Shift Newsletter

Zuraida was the last person to see her dad alive. The last person to speak to him. She was also the last person to comfort him. She was 13 years old. This traumatic event affected her deeply, leading to feelings of abandonment and a tendency towards hyper-independence. Zuraida discusses how her grief impacted her career and influenced her parenting style. She speaks freely about the importance of open communication and emotional expression with her children, contrasting it with her own upbringing, which was characterized by silence. Zuraida Jardine is a beloved South African media personality and over the course of her career, has had an audience with the likes of Beyoncé, Will Smith, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Ryan Gosling, Shaquille O'Neal, and many more. But enrolling in university at the age of 40 and breaking the generational cycle is what she is most proud of. Zuraida holds three degrees and numerous certifications to her name, and she continues to pursue higher education. This story highlights themes of resilience, the impact of trauma on personal growth, and the transformative power of sharing one's story. QUOTES: 'I am a huge proponent of not being a victim. My dad's passing could easily have made me a victim, but it didn't because I chose for that not to happen." "I use to write letters to my mom all the time becasue I just did not feel heard." Join THE SHIFT CLUB: https://station.page/theshiftclub GUEST: Zuraida Jardine https://www.zuraidajardine.com https://www.instagram.com/zuraidajardine/ UCOOK: https://ucook.co.za/ - use the code #SHIFT50 at check out. PODCAST: https://somethingshifted.co.za https://www.instagram.com/seanloots https://321shift.beehiiv.com/subscribe Youtube · Instagram · Website · 3-2-1 Shift Newsletter