Podcast: From Quiet Shifts to Huge Transformations
the Breakout Podcast
Raw. Real. Refreshingly Honest.
Hosted by Dr. Keri Ohlrich and Kelly Guenther, The Breakout hit #1 in Self-Improvement and Education on Apple Podcasts, and Top 10 overall, for a reason. Each episode dives into the moments that spark change, from small shifts to big breakthroughs, helping you rethink how you work, lead, and live.
REAL STORIES FOR GROWTH AND MOTIVATION
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#7 Overall
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Ranked among the best podcasts on Goodpods:
#2 Top 100 Indie Career Development (All time)
#2 Top 100 Indie Health & Wellness (All time)
#4 Top 100 Health & Wellness (All time)
#4 Top 100 Indie Resilience (All time)
#4 Top 100 Indie Self (All time)
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#2 Top 100 Indie Health & Wellness (All time)
#4 Top 100 Health & Wellness (All time)
#4 Top 100 Indie Resilience (All time)
#4 Top 100 Indie Self (All time)
What You’ll Hear
Candid convos with real people living life on their terms & unfiltered stories about resilience, growth, and authenticity.
Popular Episodes
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How To Save Lives: Sean Daniels
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The Story That Changes Minds: Trystan Reese
Despite a seemingly perfect life as a dad to three great kids with a loving partner and fulfilling career, Trystan Reese's journey as a transgender man including an unexpected adoption and a very public trans pregnancy has been anything but typical, shaping his powerful LGBTQ+ advocacy work and his belief that even amid the war on DE&I, there's still hope.
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Leaving Your Life: Kelli Field
After a breakdown during a trip, Kelli Field left her stressful career and walked the 800km Camino de Santiago, sparking a deep personal transformation. On The Breakout podcast, she shares how embracing discomfort helped her find a more authentic life, with hosts Keri Ohlrich and Kelly Guenther exploring stories of change and growth.
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Casting Doubts: Maximina Juson
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How To Escape Monogamy: Dr. Joli Hamilton
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How To Be Hotter Than Ever: Erin Keating
Television executive turned media entrepreneur Erin Keating shares her journey from near death to complete reinvention, challenging the myth that women can "have it all" and creating authentic conversations about midlife and starting over.