Podcast: From Quiet Shifts to Huge Transformations

the Breakout Podcast
Raw. Real. Refreshingly Honest.

Hosted by Dr. Keri Ohlrich & Kelly Guenther, The Breakout podcast shares the best stories and advice on busting boundaries and making meaningful change.

REAL STORIES FOR GROWTH AND MOTIVATION  

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International Women’s Podcast Awards 2025 Nomination
5 Podcast Recommendations for Gen Z Career Growth (EarBuds Newsletter)
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Apple Podcasts Rankings
#1 in Self Development & Education
#7 Overall
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“The Breakout’s Race to the Top”
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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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 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

Playwright and director Sean Daniels uses comedy and storytelling to challenge stigma around addiction, creating art that shifts perspectives, nurtures artists in recovery, and saves lives through honest, humorous conversations.
Sobriety Journey
Comedy Healing
Breaking Stigma
May 22, 2024
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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.
Modern Families
LGBTQ
Living Authentically
June 11, 2025
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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.
Life Reset
Burnout Recovery
Choosing Yourself
13 Mar 2024
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Casting Doubts: Maximina Juson

Filmmaker Maximina Juson examines the electoral college system's unequal representation and racist origins, questioning why Americans still use this voting method and revealing the historical realities behind how we elect presidents.
Voting Rights
Electoral College
Social Impact
Oct 23, 2024
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How To Escape Monogamy: Dr. Joli Hamilton

Psychologist Dr. Joli Hamilton challenges monogamy norms, guiding couples through consensual non monogamy with self awareness, honest communication, and empowerment beyond traditional scripts.
Non-Monogamy
Relationship Health
Emotional Intimacy
Feb 14, 2024
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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.
Hotter Than Ever
Women in Media
Midlife Reinvention
Apr 23, 2025