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Grown Folks Shift
by Michelle Linzy
Grown Folks Shift is about what happens after the life you planned stops fitting.It’s for Gen X women who did everything rightWorked hardShowed upTook care of everyone elseAnd still ended up tired, stuck, or quietly asking, “Is this it?”Your podcast speaks to:• Caregivers who are burned out but invisible• Educators and professionals who are done being loyal to systems that didn’t protect them• Parents navigating empty nesting, no-contact kids, or adult children struggling• People facing health issues, disability fights, or forced career pivots• Folks dreaming about leaving the U.S., starting over, or finally choosing themselves• The “strong ones” who were never allowed to fall apartAt its core, Grown Folks Shift is about:• Naming the truth nobody says out loud• Calling out broken systems without fear• Grieving old identities without shame• Reclaiming p
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The Wait Is OVER
The conversation focuses on embracing change and seeking psychological guidance for personal growth and development. It emphasizes the need for clarity, structure, and support in making significant life changes, as well as the importance of psychological grounding and interrupting negative patterns to build a fulfilling life.TakeawaysEmbrace change and seek support for personal growthPsychological guidance is essential for interrupting negative patterns and building a fulfilling life.
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When “Preferred Vendor” Isn’t on Your Side
Grown Folks Shift | Episode 3When “Preferred Vendor” Isn’t on Your Side“Preferred vendor” sounds reassuring.Until you realize who they actually work for.In Episode 3 of Grown Folks Shift, Michelle Linzy breaks down how so called preferred vendors often serve the system, not the person, and why trusting the label can quietly work against your best interests during critical life transitions.This conversation is for Gen X, caregivers, and anyone navigating complex systems where power, money, and control aren’t always visible.🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube.🔗 CONNECT WITH MICHELLE LINZYWebsite: https://michellelinzy.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/michellelinzylc/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellelinzy/🔒 THE SHIFTERS CIRCLEThe Shifters Circle is a private space for women navigating second and third act life transitions with clarity, power, and truth.Learn more at https://michellelinzy.com⚠️ DISCLAIMERThis video podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, medical, or financial advice.
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ERISA Traps They Don’t Warn You About
🎙️ Grown Folks ShiftEpisode 2: ERISA Traps No One Warned You AboutMost people believe they bought disability insurance.What they actually bought was an ERISA plan.And those are not the same thing.In Episode 2 of Grown Folks Shift, Michelle Linzy breaks down the ERISA traps that quietly strip workers of protection when they need it most. These are the things no one explains when you sign the paperwork and the realities you only discover after a claim is denied.This episode is for:Gen X workers navigating illness or injuryCaregivers trying to understand benefit denialsAnyone who assumed “insurance is insurance”People who want the truth before it’s too lateThis is not fear mongering.This is lived experience, policy reality, and grown folks truth.🔎 In This Episode, We CoverWhat ERISA actually is and why it mattersThe most common ERISA traps workers fall intoWhy employer sponsored disability plans work differentlyHow appeals are stacked against claimantsWhat you need to understand before a denial happens🌀 About Grown Folks ShiftGrown Folks Shift is a video podcast for Gen X adults navigating second and third stage life transitions. We talk about the things no one prepared us for and the systems that quietly fail people who did everything “right.”You’re not lost.You’re being called.The signal is lit. Let’s move different.🔐 Shifters CircleThe Shifters Circle is a curated, small cohort space for women navigating major life transitions with honesty, depth, and discernment.This is not a support group.This is not surface level motivation.It’s for women who are ready for real conversations, lived wisdom, and next chapter clarity.Learn more or request access here:👉 https://michellelinzy.com🔗 Connect With Michelle LinzyBuy Me a Coffeehttps://buymeacoffee.com/hellokkbWebsitehttps://michellelinzy.comFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/michellelinzylc/YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@michellelinzylcBookingUnlock What’s Possiblehttps://michellelinzy.com⚠️ DisclaimerThis video podcast is for educational and informational purposes only.Nothing in this episode constitutes legal, medical, or financial advice.Michelle Linzy is sharing lived experience, research, and personal insight. Viewers and listeners are encouraged to consult qualified professionals regarding their individual circumstances.
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You Didn’t Buy Disability Insurance. You Bought an Erisa Plan.
The first episode of Grown Folks Shift, hosted by Michelle Linzy, Life Transition Specialist, introduces the concept of ERISA plans and the misconceptions surrounding disability insurance. It highlights the impact of ERISA on rights and the truth about ERISA plans, emphasizing the difference between risk management and protection. The episode concludes with a call to action for better understanding and awareness of the system.TakeawaysERISA vs. Disability InsuranceUnderstanding the SystemChapters00:00 Introduction to Grown Folks Shift
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Grown Folks Shift is about what happens after the life you planned stops fitting.It’s for Gen X women who did everything rightWorked hardShowed upTook care of everyone elseAnd still ended up tired, stuck, or quietly asking, “Is this it?”Your podcast speaks to:• Caregivers who are burned out but invisible• Educators and professionals who are done being loyal to systems that didn’t protect them• Parents navigating empty nesting, no-contact kids, or adult children struggling• People facing health issues, disability fights, or forced career pivots• Folks dreaming about leaving the U.S., starting over, or finally choosing themselves• The “strong ones” who were never allowed to fall apartAt its core, Grown Folks Shift is about:• Naming the truth nobody says out loud• Calling out broken systems without fear• Grieving old identities without shame• Reclaiming p
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Michelle Linzy
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Grown Folks Shift is about what happens after the life you planned stops fitting.It’s for Gen X women who did everything rightWorked hardShowed upTook care of everyone elseAnd still ended up tired, stuck, or quietly asking, “Is this it?”Your podcast speaks to:• Caregivers who are burned out but...
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Grown Folks Shift is created and hosted by Michelle Linzy.
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