466: Taming Your Control Freak
The Michelle Chalfant Show — Life from the Adult Chair
Release Date: 07/10/2025
475: The Healthy Way to End a Relationship
The Michelle Chalfant Show — Life from the Adult Chair
Not every relationship is meant to last forever. Friendships, partnerships, even family or work connections can shift. Sometimes the healthiest choice is to let them go. But how do you do that with compassion, clarity, and grace? In this episode, I’m sharing how to recognize when a relationship has run its course, what it means from a soul-growth perspective, and how to navigate endings without blame, shame, or judgment. You’ll also learn how to move forward with self-compassion and confidence, even when grief arises. In this episode, I cover: How to tell when a relationship is no longer...
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474: From Empty Nest to New Beginnings
The Michelle Chalfant Show — Life from the Adult Chair
When our kids leave the nest, we’re left with a house that feels quieter, emptier, and sometimes unbearably still. This transition can stir up grief, loss, and confusion about who we are without the daily role of being “mom” or “dad” at the center of our lives. In this episode, I’m talking about the very real experience of empty nest syndrome and how to navigate it with compassion and consciousness. No one prepares us for this season of life, but it can also be an opportunity to reconnect with ourselves, process our emotions, and step into a new chapter with purpose. In this...
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473: Are You Being Gaslit? Here’s How to Know for Sure
The Michelle Chalfant Show — Life from the Adult Chair
Gaslighting can make you question your thoughts, your memories, even your sanity. If you've ever found yourself feeling confused, doubting your reality, or thinking maybe it’s just me, this episode is for you. In today’s show, we’re taking a clear, grounded look at what gaslighting really is, how to spot it, and how to reclaim your truth and power when it happens. Whether it’s happening in a romantic relationship, at work, or with family, you’ll walk away with tools to identify gaslighting and protect your sense of self. In this episode, you’ll hear: What gaslighting sounds and...
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472: The Real Reason You Keep Self-Sabotaging (and How to Stop)
The Michelle Chalfant Show — Life from the Adult Chair
Why do we do the very things that keep us stuck? Whether it's falling off a new routine, pulling away from a great relationship, or creating drama when things are finally going well, self-sabotage can show up in so many ways, and it’s incredibly frustrating. In this episode, I’m breaking down what self-sabotage really is, why it happens, and how to shift out of it using the Adult Chair model. You’ll learn how to identify the unconscious parts driving the behavior and how to reparent those parts with compassion, so you can finally get out of your own way and start living the life you...
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471: Why Vulnerability Is Your Greatest Superpower
The Michelle Chalfant Show — Life from the Adult Chair
Vulnerability can feel scary, but it’s one of the most powerful tools we have for creating connection, building confidence, and living from our most authentic self. In today’s episode, I’m sharing what vulnerability really is, why it matters, and how to practice it in ways that feel safe and grounded. Whether you’re trying to deepen your relationships, speak your truth, or get more in touch with your emotions, this conversation will help you take the first steps. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness How to build stronger, more authentic...
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470: Four Habits That Strengthen Your Self-Esteem
The Michelle Chalfant Show — Life from the Adult Chair
Struggling with low self-esteem or feeling stuck in unhealthy relationships? This episode is all about building your self-worth from the inside out. I share four practical tools to help you shift your self-talk, rewrite your stories, and become your own biggest cheerleader, no matter your age or background. In this episode, you’ll hear: How to recognize and change negative self-talk The power of rewriting your personal story Why becoming your own cheerleader matters Resources from this Episode: book is NOW AVAILABLE! Join me in Boone, NC at The Art of Living Retreat Center...
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469: Overcoming Codependent Habits
The Michelle Chalfant Show — Life from the Adult Chair
Today, I’m talking about one of my absolute favorite topics…codependency. I’ve lived this, I’ve healed from it, and today I’m sharing my personal story of what that journey looked like for me. This conversation was inspired by a thoughtful question from one of our listeners who asked how to handle the hurt and pain that can come from our own codependent behaviors in relationships. Together, we explore what codependency really is, how it often shows up unconsciously, and why it can be so manipulative without us even realizing it. I’ll walk you through five practical...
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468: Break Free from the 3 P's
The Michelle Chalfant Show — Life from the Adult Chair
Today, I’m exploring how we can break free from procrastination, perfectionism, and pleasing people. These patterns keep us stuck, and I’m here to help you move beyond them so you can start living a purpose-driven, soul-aligned life. I’m sharing one of my favorite tools - The Adult Chair® model - which helps us work with different parts of ourselves, like our inner child and adolescent parts, to create real, lasting change from the inside out. I’ll walk you through practical steps to connect with these parts, understand their roles, and begin transforming them. I’m also...
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467: The Surprising Signs You’re in a Toxic Relationship
The Michelle Chalfant Show — Life from the Adult Chair
Today, I’m diving into a really important topic - how to recognize toxic relationships. These relationships can sneak into our lives and slowly chip away at our self-worth if we don’t know what to look for. I’m sharing why we sometimes attract these patterns, often because of unresolved childhood wounds, and I’ll walk you through six key signs that can help you spot toxicity early on. We’ll talk about feelings of dread, gaslighting, blame, and other subtle behaviors that can leave us feeling confused and small. I’m also sharing some personal stories and real-life examples to...
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466: Taming Your Control Freak
The Michelle Chalfant Show — Life from the Adult Chair
Today, I am diving deep into the concept of control and how to release its grip on our lives and others. I introduce six control-busting truths designed to help mitigate the fear-driven need to control everything. Drawing from personal experiences as a recovering control freak, I discuss the impact of control on mental health and daily life, the connection to codependency, and the extreme exhaustion that comes from trying to maintain control. We explore the importance of accepting things as they are, trusting the process, and challenging our controlling nature to create a more peaceful...
info_outlineToday, I am diving deep into the concept of control and how to release its grip on our lives and others. I introduce six control-busting truths designed to help mitigate the fear-driven need to control everything.
Drawing from personal experiences as a recovering control freak, I discuss the impact of control on mental health and daily life, the connection to codependency, and the extreme exhaustion that comes from trying to maintain control. We explore the importance of accepting things as they are, trusting the process, and challenging our controlling nature to create a more peaceful existence.
Tune in to learn practical steps to transform your inner perfectionist and live in a more relaxed and authentic state.
In this episode, I cover:
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Understanding the roots and impact of control
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Exploring the link between control and codependency
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Key truths to help break the need for control
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Shifting inward, challenging thoughts, and practicing acceptance
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Trusting the process and taking small steps toward freedom
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