In Deep Shift with Jonas Elrod
Season 1
Filmmaker Jonas Elrod says we are all on a spiritual path, whether we know it or not. Years ago, he experienced his own spiritual breakdown-and breakthrough. It turned his world upside down and made him see everything in a different light. Now, Jonas is setting out to hear other people's stories on In Deep Shift with Jonas Elrod.
Where to Watch In Deep Shift with Jonas Elrod • Season 1
9 Episodes
- Body Image From the Inside OutE2
Body Image From the Inside OutJen has battled obesity her whole life. However, after shedding almost 200 pounds through weight loss surgery, she still could not overcome feelings of inadequacy, fear and anxiety. Although she had hoped being much thinner would be the cure, Jen could not shake feeling alien in her own body. When filmmaker Jonas Elrod visits Jen in Utah, he gains a deeper understanding of her journey—and the healing process that must start from the inside. - Love Never DiesE3
Love Never DiesAmanda Lindgren survived the horrific Aurora, Colorado, movie theater shooting in 2012. Her boyfriend, Alex Teves, was killed while heroically saving Amanda's life. Amanda bravely learns how to move forward while still carrying her love for Alex as a positive force. She shares her story to be an inspiration to others who have experienced loss. - Fathers and SonsE4
Fathers and SonsVince Young was a superstar NFL quarterback with a promising career. After leading his college football team to a national championship, Vince was faced with a choice on whether to leave school early to join the NFL. Knowing how much the money would help out his family, he chose to go pro, but he was sidelined after a few good seasons. At what should have been the height of his career, he has to come to the realization that he might not play again, and losing his identity as an athlete has hit him hard. Filmmaker Jonas Elrod visits Vince in Texas and follows his deep shift, which begins with going back to school and discovering a future that's bright with or without a career in professional sports. - Mothers and DaughtersE5
Mothers and DaughtersEster Nicholson lifted herself out of an abusive situation and a crippling drug addiction. She grew up being resented and abused by her mother, who called her a mistake. Drugs provided an escape from the battlefield of her home, and as she entered her teens, Ester turned to hard narcotics. When she became a teenage mother, she was terrified that this devastating cycle would continue with her own daughter. - Angels ThreeE6
Angels ThreeKaren Perry, a pilot and flight attendant, was stricken with insurmountable grief after losing her three children in a plane crash in 2011. Filmmaker Jonas Elrod visits her in Arizona, where together they explore a path toward healing and embark on an emotional journey to climb Superstition Mountain, the site of the accident, to pay tribute to her children's memory. - Taking a StandE7
Taking a StandTED Talk speaker and comedian Maysoon Zayid is a remarkable Palestinian-American woman living with cerebral palsy. Growing up in New Jersey with a loving family, she was never made to feel different. However, after making a name for herself as a comedian and television correspondent, she was shocked by the hateful comments she was receiving online. - God GirlE8
God GirlAward-winning singer/songwriter Alanis Morissette was catapulted to international fame at just 21 years of age with the release of her multiplatinum U.S. debut album, Jagged Little Pill. With unshakable feelings of anxiety, depression and loneliness, Alanis retreated from the public eye at the height of her career. A trip to India taught her the importance of meditation and self-awareness, and these spiritual lessons helped her remain grounded despite the roller-coaster ride of stardom. Determined to lead a life of service, she is now centered and strives to guide others to find their spiritual path.