My Story
Hi, I’m Jason…
and for much of my life, I truly believed I was broken.
My story begins in pain. From a young age, I endured experiences no child should face — abuse that left invisible scars, relentless bullying that made me feel worthless, and mental battles with depression and anxiety that lasted for decades. Later came false accusations, heartbreak, and the devastation of nearly losing one of my children to suicide.
I even reached a point where I didn’t want to live anymore. I attempted to end my life, convinced I had no purpose.
On the outside, though, I wore masks. I was the leader, the provider, the strong one who never cracked. I played the roles of husband, father, and professional so well that almost no one knew the pain I was carrying. But behind the smile, I felt empty. I was surviving, not living.
Eventually, the weight of it all crushed me. My health broke down, my mind collapsed, and I hit rock bottom.
That’s when I began my journey of healing — the very path that gave birth to what I now call SHIFT: A Mindset Reset
How SHIFT Was Born
The SHIFT Framework didn’t come from a classroom or a textbook. It came from my own fight to survive.
It was in therapy, through tears and breakdowns, that I realized I wasn’t just battling circumstances — I was battling the mindsets that had been forged in my trauma. Mindsets that told me I wasn’t enough, that I didn’t matter, that I could never change.
One day, after describing how I’d hit myself in moments of self-hatred, my therapist asked me a question that pierced my soul:
“Jason, do you realize that every time you do that, you’re really just beating your six-year-old self?” That moment changed everything. I saw that wounded little boy inside me, and I knew I couldn’t keep hurting him.
For the first time, I began to Surrender — to let go of the lies I carried and face the truth that I needed help.
I started to Harness the strength of my scars. Instead of seeing them as proof I was ruined, I began to see them as proof I had survived.
I learned to Identify the power in my story — to stop disconnecting from it, and instead use it as a source of meaning, connection, and strength.
I chose to Focus on growth, not perfection — to shift my attention from trying to “fix” myself to simply becoming a little better, a little freer, one step at a time.
And finally, I learned to Transform. To take the pain that once defined me and use it as fuel to live with purpose, love, and authenticity.
That’s SHIFT. And it’s not just a framework I teach — it’s the lifeline that saved me.
Turning Pain Into Purpose
Through SHIFT, I discovered that my scars weren’t signs of weakness; they were golden lines in my story — like kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold. The cracks are what make the piece stronger and more beautiful.
I realized my pain wasn’t wasted. I survived for a reason: to help others see that no matter how broken they feel, they too can heal, grow, and transform.
That’s why I created The Grice Life. It’s more than a platform — it’s my purpose. My mission is simple: to help people SHIFT their mindset, so they can transform their pain into power.
Who I Am Today
So who am I today?
I am a survivor.
I am a father.
I am a speaker.
I am a friend.
But most importantly, I am a man who has learned that being vulnerable is not weakness — it’s strength.
I don’t stand before you as someone who “has it all figured out.” I’m still on the journey. Healing is ongoing. Growth never stops. But I can tell you this: today, I have hope. Today, I have purpose. Today, I live with clarity about who I am and why I’m here.
And I want the same for you.
My Invitation to You
If you’re in the middle of your own storm, I want you to hear this: you are not broken — you are becoming.
Your story matters. Your scars matter. They don’t disqualify you — they prepare you.
The SHIFT framework was born out of my darkest nights, but it’s the roadmap that brought me back to light. It can help you too.
So whether you’re a leader carrying everyone else’s burdens, a parent trying to stay strong for your family, or simply a human being who feels weighed down by the past — know this: you are stronger than you think.
Be the buffalo. Face the storm. Walk through it. On the other side is growth, healing, and transformation.
And if my story resonates with you, I’d be honored to walk beside you as you SHIFT into the fullness of who you were meant to be.
I’m Jason H. Grice. And my purpose is to help you SHIFT your mindset and transform your pain into power.