shift happens | personal growth, self-reflection, and stories that shift your perspective
the name shift happens isn’t just "clever"… it’s intentional. because let’s be real: the only difference between “sh!t” and “shift” is one little letter. that “f” is your f — your focus, your fight, your follow-through. we all go through sh!t. the podcast is about what happens after that. do you stay stuck in the mess, or do you shift? that “f” is the choice. and this show is for people ready to make it.
this podcast is the antidote to surface-level self-help and fake positivity that feels like empty promises and feel-good fluff. we don't do that here... we talk real growth, real mindset shifts, and the hard, uncomfortable stuff no one else will say out loud.
you’ll get daily shift starters to hit you with perspective before your first cup of coffee, and weekly episodes that dig deep into identity, healing, chaos, and choosing growth when it’d be easier not to.
i’m kayla — your tough love bestie, mom of 5, and the voice in your ear when you’re ready to stop blaming life’s chaos and start using it as momentum. life handed me some pretty sh!tty cards over the years and that’s exactly why i’m so passionate about helping other women deal with theirs.
shift happens | personal growth, self-reflection, and stories that shift your perspective
ep 23 | we know her as the author of veil of eden, but this is the real story of andra larkin
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⚠️ trigger warning: this episode includes discussion of emotional abuse, medical gaslighting, and narcissistic manipulation. please take care while listening.
we know her as the author of veil of eden, but this is the real story of andra larkin (the version that never made it to paperback).
in this episode, andra pulls back the curtain on the 8-year relationship that almost erased her: the emotional abuse, the financial control, the gaslighting so deep she stopped recognizing herself. the wheelchair. the heart meds. the isolation. the silence.
until one moment changed everything.
this isn’t just a story of surviving narcissistic abuse... it’s about reclaiming your voice, your identity, your life. andra didn’t just walk away; she ran, she healed, and she created. and now she’s here, owning every inch of her truth.
connect with andra by visiting her website, following her on tiktok @andralarkin or instagram @andra.larkin, and check out her book here!
🔗 resources if you’re in or recovering from narcissistic abuse:
- domestic abuse hotline (u.s.) – 24/7 chat/call
- psychology today therapist finder
- narcissistic abuse recovery support groups
- the mend project – emotional abuse clarity + healing (free monthly workshops)
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📩 shifthappenswithkayla@gmail.com
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