The Michelle Chalfant Show — Life from the Adult Chair
Welcome to The Michelle Chalfant Show, a transformational podcast where healing meets awakening, and self-discovery leads to profound transformation. Michelle Chalfant is a transformational guide, here to help you unlock the path to your true self. In this groundbreaking podcast, she redefines health and wellness—mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual—through powerful conversations and insights. Michelle’s passion is awakening souls. With her unique blend of wisdom and practical tools, she empowers listeners to align with their higher purpose, live authentically, and thrive in a state of flow. Whether you're seeking deeper meaning, greater joy, or healing, this podcast is your guide. Featuring thought leaders, spiritual teachers, healers, and changemakers, each episode delivers actionable steps and inspiring stories to help you awaken to your soul's purpose and live a life of passion, connection, and fulfillment. This is more than a podcast—it’s a journey into living fully aligned with your soul, guided by the wisdom of The Adult Chair, the ultimate seat of peace, presence, and authenticity. If you’re ready to awaken to your potential, step into your power, and live the extraordinary life you were meant for, this is the show for you. Welcome to The Michelle Chalfant Show. Your journey to transformation starts here.
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509: How the Body Stores Trauma, Stress, and Emotional Blocks | Harmony Slater
05/07/2026
509: How the Body Stores Trauma, Stress, and Emotional Blocks | Harmony Slater
In this episode, I’m joined by Harmony Slater for a soulful conversation about the body, the breath, energetic healing, and the hidden patterns that can keep us out of alignment with who we really are. We talk about how the body holds emotional experiences, why so many of us feel disconnected from ourselves, and how healing happens when we slow down enough to listen to what our body has been trying to tell us all along. Harmony shares her personal journey through yoga, mysticism, energy work, and healing from autoimmune symptoms and chronic fatigue. We also explore the mind-body connection, the role of the nervous system, and how unconscious beliefs, emotional patterns, and old wounds can shape the way we show up in our lives. This is a grounded and expansive conversation about coming back into wholeness through breath, awareness, and deep inner healing. In this episode, you’ll learn: Harmony’s journey from religious studies and philosophy into yoga, meditation, and energy work What Ashtanga yoga is and how it shaped her path How spinal energetics works and why it can be such a powerful healing modality How emotional pain, trauma, and unconscious beliefs can build up in the body over time How old experiences can create hidden patterns that still affect us today The connection between the body, the unconscious mind, and emotional healing Simple ways to use breath and nature to feel more grounded and supported each day Why spiritual practice can become another form of control if we are not aware of what is really driving it Harmony Slater is a masterful teacher, breathwork guide, spiritual mentor, and one of only a handful of certified Ashtanga yoga teachers worldwide. Her work weaves together ancient wisdom, energetic healing, nervous system support, and modern transformation to help people reconnect with themselves and live in greater alignment. Resources from this Episode: Harmony’s website: Instagram: Podcast: MORE MICHELLE CHALFANT Website: Membership: The Adult Chair Collective Instagram: Facebook: The Adult Chair® Facebook Group: YouTube:
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508: How to Trust Your Intuition and Soul Path | Anniston Riekstins
04/30/2026
508: How to Trust Your Intuition and Soul Path | Anniston Riekstins
In this episode, I’m joined by Anniston Riekstins for a powerful conversation about what it really means to remember who you are and live from that truth. We talk about the massive awakening happening right now, why so many people are questioning the lives they’ve built, and what it looks like to reconnect with your heart, your intuition, and your soul’s deeper purpose. Anniston shares her perspective on what’s unfolding collectively in 2026, how numerology can help us understand the patterns and timing in our lives, and why so many people are being called to stop living from the mind and start living from the heart. We also explore spiritual awakenings, signs from the universe, soul contracts, and the healing that becomes possible when we stop abandoning ourselves and start trusting what we know deep within. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why so many people are feeling called to question their relationships, careers, beliefs, and identity right now What it means to stop living from the mind and start living from the heart Anniston’s perspective on the collective awakening happening on the planet How numerology can help you understand your purpose, patterns, and personal growth What it means to “wake down” into the body and reconnect with your inner knowing What repeating numbers and signs may be showing you How your life path can reveal the lessons, gifts, and soul work you came here to embody What a soul contract is and how it can help you remember your deeper blueprint for this lifetime Resources from this Episode: Anniston’s website: Instagram: Free Facebook community: The Magnetic Woman Use code MICHELLE to recieve a discounted MORE MICHELLE CHALFANT Website: Membership: The Adult Chair Collective Instagram: Facebook: The Adult Chair® Facebook Group: YouTube:
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507: Sadness, Anger, Fear: What Do We Do With Our Emotions?
04/23/2026
507: Sadness, Anger, Fear: What Do We Do With Our Emotions?
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Liz Burkholder for a real, unscripted conversation about emotions, what they’re here to teach us, and how to move through them in a healthy way. We talk about anger, grief, sadness, fear, anxiety, and what happens when we keep pushing our emotions down instead of allowing them to move through us. Liz and I also explore what it means to truly hold space for ourselves and for other people, why so many of us were never taught how to feel our emotions, and how emotional repression can show up in the body, in relationships, and in everyday life. This is a powerful conversation about learning to stay present with what you feel instead of bypassing it, fixing it, or trying to make it go away. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why anger is a healthy emotion and how it can help you set boundaries The difference between feeling anger and projecting it onto other people How emotions like sadness and anger can sometimes cover for each other Why grief needs space, presence, and support instead of being rushed away What anxiety and depression can reveal about unfelt emotions How emotional repression can impact the body, relationships, and nervous system What it looks like to let emotions move through you instead of storing them inside Why so many of us were never taught how to process emotions in a healthy way Liz Burkholder is the founder of . She helps people heal through breathwork, subconscious work, nervous system regulation, and deep emotional processing. Her work supports clients, clinicians, and coaches in learning how to move through life with greater presence, connection, and self-trust. Resources from this Episode: Listen to Liz’s podcast: MORE MICHELLE CHALFANT Website: Membership: The Adult Chair Collective Instagram: Facebook: The Adult Chair® Facebook Group: YouTube:
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506: 13 Things Mentally Strong People Do Not Do | Amy Morin
04/16/2026
506: 13 Things Mentally Strong People Do Not Do | Amy Morin
Today, I’m joined by therapist, bestselling author, and speaker Amy Morin for a deeply honest conversation about what it really means to become mentally strong. Amy shares how her understanding of mental strength was shaped not only by her work as a therapist, but by walking through profound grief, unexpected loss, and the kind of life experiences that can completely change you. We talk about the difference between grief and self-pity, why people-pleasing drains us, how boundaries support mental strength, and what to do with the inner critic that keeps trying to run the show. Amy also shares powerful insight on social media, comparison, alone time, and why becoming mentally strong often starts with the smallest choices we make each day. In this episode, you’ll learn: The difference between feeling your grief and getting stuck in self-pity How to stop giving away your power to other people Why mentally strong people don’t avoid change How to learn from mistakes instead of repeating them Why alone time and reflection are essential for emotional health How people pleasing weakens your sense of self Why boundaries are a key part of mental strength How to work with your inner critic through self-compassion How social media fuels comparison and what to do instead Why being intentional about what you consume matters for your mental well-being Resources from this Episode: Find Amy’s books, Tedx Talks and more on Amy’s Listen to Get the Mentally Strong app MORE MICHELLE CHALFANT Website: Membership: The Adult Chair Collective Instagram: Facebook: The Adult Chair® Facebook Group: YouTube:
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505: How Small Changes Create Real Transformation | Eric Zimmer
04/09/2026
505: How Small Changes Create Real Transformation | Eric Zimmer
In this episode, I’m joined by Eric Zimmer for a grounded and honest conversation about what real change actually looks like and why lasting transformation usually doesn’t happen all at once. Eric shares his powerful recovery story, what finally helped him create lasting change, and why the smallest daily choices often matter more than the big breakthrough moments we tend to chase. We talk about how to work with the parts of ourselves we’d rather avoid, what to do when we shut down, shrink, or feel overwhelmed, and why true growth comes from learning how to relate to ourselves differently over time. Eric also shares practical tools for changing the meaning we assign to situations, building wise habits, and taking small steps that add up to a meaningful life. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why overnight transformation is a myth, and what actually creates lasting change How small, consistent actions can build real momentum over time What it means to befriend the parts of yourself you want to avoid How awareness helps you catch patterns like shutting down, shrinking, or going blank in real time Practical ways to regulate your nervous system and stay connected to yourself in difficult moments Why having a simple phrase prepared can help when emotions take over How to rethink overwhelm and shift out of the feeling that life is happening to you A simple 3-question tool to help you challenge discouraging thoughts and choose a more supportive perspective Resources from this Episode: Eric’s Eric’s podcast: Eric’s book: MORE MICHELLE CHALFANT Website: Membership: The Adult Chair Collective Instagram: Facebook: The Adult Chair® Facebook Group: YouTube:
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504: When a Physicist Met God: Seeing Reality Through the Heart | Dr. David Clements
04/02/2026
504: When a Physicist Met God: Seeing Reality Through the Heart | Dr. David Clements
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. David Clements for a deep, mind-expanding conversation about consciousness, intuition, and what happens when we learn to perceive life through the heart, not just the mind. David has an extraordinary background, with advanced degrees in mathematics and theoretical physics (including work in string theory), and he shares the awakening that shifted everything for him. We talk about remote viewing, out-of-body experiences, and why David believes human beings have far more perceptual capacity than most of us have been taught to access. We also explore his perspective on the sacred heart, the “infinity point gateway,” and what he calls Infinite Source Intelligence as a direct inner connection available to all of us. In this episode, you’ll learn: How David’s journey moved from left-brain physics into a lived experience of consciousness and energetic perception What remote viewing is, how it works, and why his first experience changed his entire worldview Why I believe children naturally have access to expanded perception, and how we often “train” it out of ourselves as we grow up The difference between mind-centered living and heart-centered intelligence, and why the heart is a unifying, harmonizing intelligence Why so many people feel like their identity is dissolving right now David’s perspective on why painful things happen in the world, how free will fits in, and why he sees “love” as an intelligence, not a fluffy concept Resources from this Episode: Infinite Source Creations (David’s main site): MORE MICHELLE CHALFANT Website: Membership: The Adult Chair Collective Instagram: Facebook: The Adult Chair® Facebook Group: YouTube:
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503: Healing Family Trauma and Relationships | Michelle Wootten
03/26/2026
503: Healing Family Trauma and Relationships | Michelle Wootten
In this episode, I’m joined by Adult Chair® Certified Coach for a practical, real-life conversation about the “how-to” of healing and staying grounded when life gets messy. We talk about generational trauma, setting boundaries with toxic family members, navigating grief when relationships change, and using the Adult Chair tools to strengthen communication in marriage. Michelle shares her personal story of hitting a breaking point, how her body signaled it was time to stop, and what helped her begin healing from the inside out. You’ll also hear honest insights about going no-contact with an adult child, holding grief and joy at the same time, and why trigger work is one of the most powerful paths to transformation. In this episode, you’ll learn: What it really means to live in your Adult Chair How chronic stress and emotional suppression can build over time and eventually show up in the body What it can look like to set boundaries with a toxic adult child, including the grief that can come with it Why healing isn’t linear and how to hold both grief and joy at the same time How trigger work can help heal generational patterns and create change for future generations How Adult Chair tools helped Michelle strengthen her marriage, especially around attachment styles and communication Resources from this Episode: Connect with Michelle Wootten on her website: Get the Relationship Reset Course Listen to all of Michelle Chalfant’s meditations & Inner Child work on MORE MICHELLE CHALFANT Website: Membership: The Adult Chair Collective Instagram: Facebook: The Adult Chair® Facebook Group: YouTube:
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502: The Consciousness of Cancer: Healing From Within | Dr. Liz Burkholder
03/19/2026
502: The Consciousness of Cancer: Healing From Within | Dr. Liz Burkholder
In this episode, I’m joined by my dear friend Dr. Liz Burkholder, a holistic nurse practitioner and the founder of . Liz opens up about her cancer diagnosis and shares the very conscious, guided approach she’s taken, rooted in deep inner work, intuition, and mind-body healing. We explore what Liz calls “the consciousness of cancer,” how the body can hold repressed emotions, and why healing requires both practical support and emotional release. Liz also shares jaw-dropping updates from her imaging, including lesions disappearing and a primary lesion shrinking significantly, even without conventional treatment. In this episode, you’ll hear: What it means to meet the “consciousness” of an illness, and why Liz sees cancer as information, not just pathology Why trusting your intuition can be one of the most important factors in healing The 10 common factors behind unexpected healing The role of repressed emotions How boundaries and nervous system support matter when other people’s fear is loud Resources from this Episode: Dr. Kelly Turner’s books: and Listen to MORE MICHELLE CHALFANT Website: Membership: The Adult Chair Collective Instagram: Facebook: The Adult Chair® Facebook Group: YouTube:
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501: Your “Heart Wall” May Be Fueling Anxiety, Numbness, & Disconnection | Dr. Bradley Nelson
03/12/2026
501: Your “Heart Wall” May Be Fueling Anxiety, Numbness, & Disconnection | Dr. Bradley Nelson
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Bradley Nelson, creator of The Emotion Code and The Body Code, to talk about his newer work, The Heart Code and the powerful concept of the “heart wall.” We explore how trapped emotions form, how they can impact the body and mind (including anxiety, depression, disconnection, and low self-worth), and what it can look like to clear them so you can feel more love, joy, and belonging in your life. Dr. Brad also walks me through a real, live heart wall clearing, so you can hear what the process sounds like in real time. In this episode, you’ll learn: What a “heart wall” is, and why Dr. Brad believes most people have one How trapped emotions form (and why they sometimes get “stuck”) The surprising link between emotional baggage and physical pain How inherited and absorbed emotions can become part of your emotional reality Why clearing emotional energy can unlock love, creativity, connection, and belonging What to expect after a heart wall release, including how the integration period can feel Resources from this Episode: Visit Dr. Bradley’s website . by Dr. Bradley Nelson by Dr. Bradley Nelson by Dr. Bradley Nelson MORE MICHELLE CHALFANT Website: Membership: The Adult Chair Collective Instagram: Facebook: The Adult Chair® Facebook Group: YouTube:
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500: 500 Episodes In: Hard Truths and Breakthroughs That Changed Me
03/05/2026
500: 500 Episodes In: Hard Truths and Breakthroughs That Changed Me
Today’s episode is a special one as we celebrate the 500th episode of the show and over 11 million downloads worldwide. I’m joined by Jess Giacobbe from my team, who turns the microphone around and asks me the questions listeners have always wanted to ask about my journey, my work, and what I’ve learned along the way. We talk about how this podcast began, the real behind-the-scenes moments that challenged me, the times I almost quit, and how learning to trust my intuition changed everything. I also share what “downloads” actually feel like, how triggers reveal unconscious beliefs, and why real change can happen faster than you think when you shift your response. *Congratulations to the winners of our 500th Episode Giveaway - Heather R. & Joellen G. Thank you to everyone who shared the podcast or left a review!* In this episode, you’ll learn: How the podcast began and why I almost didn’t start it What intuition and “downloads” actually feel like in real life The biggest lessons I learned from setbacks and rebuilding my business Why triggers reveal old beliefs and how to use them for growth How to stay grounded in your Adult Chair even during life’s hardest moments Resources from this Episode: Get your free trigger kit ! In case you haven’t already, get your copy of now MORE MICHELLE CHALFANT Website: Membership: The Adult Chair Collective Instagram: Facebook: The Adult Chair® Facebook Group: YouTube:
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499: Why Willpower Fails: Emotional Eating Explained with Matty Lansdown
02/26/2026
499: Why Willpower Fails: Emotional Eating Explained with Matty Lansdown
Today, I’m joined by scientist, nutritionist, and emotional eating and self-sabotage coach Matty Lansdown for a real conversation about health and weight that goes way deeper than food rules. Matty shares why most of us already know what to do, but still feel stuck, and how the real shift happens when you understand the patterns underneath your choices. We talk about emotional eating, trauma and self-protection, dopamine loops, and the unsexy truth that sustainable change usually comes from building awareness first, then making small tweaks consistently, without triggering rebellion. In this episode, we explore: Why it’s “not about calories or kale,” it’s mindset and behavior change Two common roots behind emotional eating: trauma and dopamine-driven self-soothing A simple awareness practice: track what you eat, where you eat, and what you feel “One tweak a week” and why slow change is often the only change that sticks How rebellion gets triggered by rigid plans, and how self-guided empowerment helps Why naming the emotion can quiet a craving (Michelle shares her own “potato chips” moment) Fermented foods, gut health, and how the microbiome can influence your body’s set Obesogens, plastics, and common chemicals that may disrupt metabolism and hormones Resources from this Episode: Connect with Matty Lansdown: Visit Matty’s Matty’s Podcast: Matty on Instagram: @the.real.weight.loss.coach MORE MICHELLE CHALFANT Website: Membership: The Adult Chair Collective Instagram: Facebook: The Adult Chair® Facebook Group: YouTube:
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498: Dating Yourself: The Ultimate Self Worth Reset
02/19/2026
498: Dating Yourself: The Ultimate Self Worth Reset
Today, I’m joined by Sonia Flores, someone I’ve known and worked with for years, and after a team meeting where she dropped a phrase that stopped us all in our tracks, I knew we had to bring it to the podcast. The term is “Mantourage Dating,” and it’s a powerful way to date from self-worth, boundaries, and grounded confidence. This conversation is about dating, but it’s also about so much more. If you’re not dating, don’t skip this episode. What Sonia shares applies to long-term partnerships, marriages, and every relationship you have, because the real shift happens when you stop making it about them and start making it about you. In this episode, we explore: How “Mantourage Dating” works and why it helps you stay grounded Why dating gets easier when you stop chasing outcomes and focus on your own experience The mindset shift that changed everything for Sonia How to date with clear standards, boundaries, and self-respect Why having a list of what you want (places, experiences, energy) keeps you out of people-pleasing How self-worth changes what you tolerate, what you attract, and what you choose Why this concept applies even if you’re already in a committed relationship Resources from this Episode: Learn more about Sonia: Website: Instagram: Podcast: MORE MICHELLE CHALFANT Website: Membership: The Adult Chair Collective Instagram: Facebook: The Adult Chair® Facebook Group: YouTube:
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497: Michelle's Mom Joins the Podcast: A Surprise Mini-Session That Stops Negative Self-Talk
02/12/2026
497: Michelle's Mom Joins the Podcast: A Surprise Mini-Session That Stops Negative Self-Talk
Today’s episode is a true “sneak attack” mini-session I recorded on the spot because the shift happened so fast, I wanted you to hear it in real time. At first, I introduced my guest “JoJo” as a code name. Then we reveal the big moment: “JoJo” is actually my mom, Nancy Brindisi, and this is her first-ever time on the podcast! My mom is in that brave space of considering dating again after years, and the negative self-talk started spiraling. So I walked her through one simple practice that stopped the mental loop within minutes, and the calm that followed was unmistakable. In this episode, I share: Why negative self-talk often spikes when you’re stepping into something new, especially dating again How I work with “parts” as energetic parts work (working with the energy of the judging, doubting part) A practical way to borrow supportive energy when you can’t access your Adult Chair in the moment How this practice can come through as words, images, or a felt sense, and why your way is the right way MORE MICHELLE CHALFANT Website: Membership: The Adult Chair Collective Instagram: Facebook: The Adult Chair® Facebook Group: YouTube:
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496: Brain Fog & The M-Factor: Tamsen Fadal on the Truth About Menopause
02/05/2026
496: Brain Fog & The M-Factor: Tamsen Fadal on the Truth About Menopause
Today, I’m joined by Emmy-winning journalist and menopause advocate Tamsen Fadal, whose own unexpected journey through perimenopause and menopause led her to create a global movement of education, support, and empowerment for women. After years of brain fog, exhaustion, misdiagnosis, and silence from the medical system, Tamsen began using her voice and platform to help women understand what is happening in their bodies and how to advocate for real care. In this episode, we talk honestly about symptoms, hormones, relationships, sex, confidence, and why so many women feel blindsided by this transition. Tamsen brings clarity, humor, and compassion to a life stage that has been ignored for far too long, and she offers real guidance for women who want to feel informed, supported, and empowered. In this episode, we explore: The symptoms most women miss in early perimenopause Why brain fog and sleep issues are among the most debilitating changes The impact of hormonal shifts on mood, libido, skin, hair, and body composition Misconceptions about estrogen, the WHI study, and hormone therapy The role of testosterone and why it is often a missing piece How to communicate with your partner about what you are experiencing Why advocating for yourself and finding an educated provider is essential Resources from this Episode: Learn more about Tamsen Fadal: Menopause Society Provider Finder: Get Tamsen’s book, MORE MICHELLE CHALFANT Website: Membership: The Adult Chair Collective Instagram: Facebook: The Adult Chair® Facebook Group: YouTube:
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495: What Happens After We Die? Debra Martin’s Near Death Experiences and Divine Healing
01/29/2026
495: What Happens After We Die? Debra Martin’s Near Death Experiences and Divine Healing
Today, I’m joined by Debra Martin, a certified research medium whose three near death experiences completely transformed her life. Each experience opened her to the reality of the soul, the presence of divine love, and a deeper understanding of why we are here. Debra shares how these moments awakened her spiritual gifts, led her into unexpected healing abilities, and helped her remember who we truly are beneath the human experience. Her stories offer hope, validation, and a powerful reminder that we are never alone. In this episode, we explore: What Debra experienced during her three near death experiences and how they changed her life The role of spiritual surgeons, divine intervention, and soul contracts in healing Why emotional patterns, childhood wounds, and unprocessed pain often sit beneath illness How Debra facilitates remote healing sessions and the profound results she has witnessed Why love, presence, and connection to your divine essence are essential parts of healing Resources from this Episode: Learn more about Debra Martin: MORE MICHELLE CHALFANT Website: Membership: The Adult Chair Collective Instagram: Facebook: The Adult Chair® Facebook Group: YouTube:
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494: Shift From Victim to Empowered with One Simple Question
01/22/2026
494: Shift From Victim to Empowered with One Simple Question
What does it really mean to live a soul aligned life, and why does it often feel so hard, even when I know it leads to more peace, joy, and freedom? In this episode, I break down what a soul aligned life actually is (beyond spiritual buzzwords), why it can feel like everything is “falling apart” when you are actually waking up, and how to start consciously partnering with the part of you that is 99.99% Source instead of the 0.01% that is ego. I share practical, grounded tools for navigating big life transitions, sitting with uncomfortable emotions without getting swallowed by them, and working with your triggers so they become portals to growth instead of proof that you are broken. In this episode, you’ll learn: What a soul aligned life really is How to shift from “life happens to me” to “life happens for me” How challenges and transitions can deepen your alignment Simple practices to sit with emotions and use presence to calm anxiety How your outer life mirrors your beliefs and how trigger work realigns you MORE MICHELLE CHALFANT Website: Membership: The Adult Chair Collective Instagram: Facebook: The Adult Chair® Facebook Group: YouTube:
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493: How to Reprogram Your Autopilot and Finally Heal Anxiety with Elizabeth April
01/15/2026
493: How to Reprogram Your Autopilot and Finally Heal Anxiety with Elizabeth April
In this episode, I’m joined by Elizabeth April, author of Your Anxiety Is Giving Me Anxiety. We explore a powerful reframe of anxiety, not as something to fix or eliminate, but as an intelligent signal from the nervous system pointing toward healing and deeper self-awareness. Elizabeth shares her framework for identifying whether anxiety is rooted in the past, present, or future, why high-functioning tendencies often come from overstimulation, and how her Renew Technique helps move out of survival mode and into lasting nervous system regulation, trust, and conscious awareness aligned with living from your Adult Chair. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why anxiety can feel contagious and how we absorb the emotional states of others How to identify whether your anxiety is driven by past experiences, present overwhelm, or future fear Why common coping tools often manage symptoms without addressing the root cause How the Renew Technique helps you recognize, neutralize, and work with anxiety The role of physical and digital clutter in nervous system overload How to use awareness to regulate your body before anxiety escalates Why personal growth and healing often happen through challenge, not comfort Resources from this Episode: Visit Elizabeth April’s Get the book: Follow Elizabeth April on Instagram and Socials: @Elizabeth.April MORE MICHELLE CHALFANT Website: Membership: The Adult Chair Collective Instagram: Facebook: The Adult Chair® Facebook Group: YouTube:
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492: Human Design Made Simple with Emma Dunwoody
01/08/2026
492: Human Design Made Simple with Emma Dunwoody
In this episode, I’m joined by behavioral coach and human design expert Emma Dunwoody, author of Human Design Made Simple. Emma and I explore what human design really is (beyond the “woo”), how it maps your unique energetic blueprint and why understanding your type can feel like a deep exhale of self-permission. This conversation is both practical and inspiring. We talk about why so many of us are exhausted and burned out, how women’s energy cycles differ from the 24-hour “hustle” model, and how human design can guide the way you work, parent and build relationships. Emma shares powerful stories from her own life and business, and I share what I discovered in my own chart. Together, we explore how human design can help you shift out of shame and “shoulds” and move into a more aligned, authentic way of living, very much in sync with what it means to live from your Adult Chair. In this episode, you’ll hear: What human design is and how it combines ancient wisdom and modern science into an “energetic blueprint” A simple breakdown of the 5 human design types and what each is here to do Why so many Generators and Manifesting Generators end up burned out How women’s ~28-day energetic cycle clashes with the push-to-produce 24/7 model How understanding design can transform your relationships and parenting What I learned about my own chart and why it felt so validating Resources from this Episode: Visit Emma’s & print out YOUR chart! Listen to Check out Emma’s new book MORE MICHELLE CHALFANT Website: Membership: The Adult Chair Collective Instagram: Facebook: The Adult Chair® Facebook Group: YouTube:
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491: A New Year Requires a New You
01/01/2026
491: A New Year Requires a New You
As we step into 2026, I’ve been reflecting on why so many New Year resolutions fall apart and why real change can feel so elusive, even when we want it deeply. After a year of shedding old patterns and facing familiar triggers, many of us are ready for something that truly feels different. I explore lasting change is not about trying harder or setting better goals but about creating an identity shift from the inside out. When who you are begins to change, your life naturally follows, and this year no longer has to repeat the last. In this episode, I share: Why New Year resolutions rarely stick and what actually works How triggers point us toward the deeper work that creates real change What it means to make an identity shift rather than a surface level goal A simple four step process to help you embody the version of yourself you are becoming How to lead yourself from your Adult Chair in everyday life Resources from this Episode: book is NOW AVAILABLE! Join us in MORE MICHELLE CHALFANT Website: Membership: The Adult Chair Collective Instagram: Facebook: The Adult Chair® Facebook Group: YouTube:
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490: From “Yes Girl” to Sovereign Woman with Shannon Yonge
12/25/2025
490: From “Yes Girl” to Sovereign Woman with Shannon Yonge
In this episode, I’m joined by one of our incredible Adult Chair® Master Coaches, Shannon Yonge. Shannon shares her powerful story of how she went from living life for everyone else, constantly saying yes, ignoring her needs, and feeling disconnected from herself, to reconnecting with her intuition, setting boundaries, and stepping fully into her sovereignty. This conversation is deeply personal and incredibly relatable. We talk about how tuning into the body can guide us back to our truth, how to break free from people-pleasing, and why learning to say no, without needing to explain, can be so life-changing. Shannon’s journey is such a beautiful example of what becomes possible when we start living from our Adult Chair. In this episode, you’ll hear: Shannon’s experience leaving an emotionally abusive marriage and reclaiming her voice How listening to her body helped her reconnect with her intuition The difference between authentic connection and false connection How Shannon stopped saying yes to everything and began honoring her needs What it really means to live in sovereignty and why this matters so much, especially for women Resources from this Episode: Shannon’s website: Follow Shannon on , , and Grab her free reparenting guide in the section of her website Check out her beautifully designed mantra card deck ! book is NOW AVAILABLE! MORE MICHELLE CHALFANT Website: Membership: The Adult Chair Collective Instagram: Facebook: The Adult Chair® Facebook Group: YouTube:
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489: Rewiring PTSD and Healing Trauma with Mike Zeller
12/18/2025
489: Rewiring PTSD and Healing Trauma with Mike Zeller
Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of suicide, PTSD, and trauma. Please listen with care and step away if needed. Today, I’m sitting down with someone I’ve known for years and whose story moved me deeply. Mike Zeller joins me for a powerful, raw, and eye opening conversation about trauma, healing, nervous system regulation, and the life changing breakthroughs that helped save his wife, his marriage, and his family. Mike opens up about the traumatic season that began when his daughter was born. His wife, a three time suicide survivor with complex childhood trauma, spiraled into severe PTSD and depression triggered by pregnancy and early motherhood. For nearly two years, Mike lived in constant fight or flight trying to support her while feeling completely lost about how to help. This episode takes you inside their journey, the tools that finally created real change, and the multimodal healing approach Mike now uses to support others through trauma, depression, and burnout. In this episode, we explore: Mike and his wife’s powerful story and what was really happening beneath the surface How trauma hijacks the nervous system and why traditional tools weren’t enough What Mike learned about somatic therapy, PTSD, and the subconscious mind How NAD therapy works and why so many people are deficient without realizing it The role psychedelics played in opening the nervous system for deep healing The importance of integration and nervous system support after a therapeutic journey Resources from this Episode: Find Mike on Instagram, YouTube, and more: @themikezeller and use the code RESTORE20 to get 20% off! book is NOW AVAILABLE! MORE MICHELLE CHALFANT Website: Membership: The Adult Chair Collective Instagram: Facebook: The Adult Chair® Facebook Group: YouTube:
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488: Are Your Angels and Guides Trying to Reach You?
12/11/2025
488: Are Your Angels and Guides Trying to Reach You?
Today, I’m diving into a topic that has touched so many of you and continues to show up in my own life in the most surprising, beautiful ways. We’re exploring the signs, synchronicities, and gentle nudges from the universe that remind us we’re never walking this path alone. From repeating numbers to feathers, birds, coins, and even unexpected phrases from strangers, signs are everywhere when we slow down enough to notice them. Whether you’ve been seeing 11:11 on the clock, finding pennies in random places, or simply sensing that something bigger is guiding you, this episode will help you understand how your angels, guides, and loved ones communicate with you and how to trust the messages already showing up around you. In this episode, I share: How to recognize the signs that your angels and guides are sending you Why nothing in your life is random and why coincidences don’t really exist What the “illuminated path” is and how to know your very next step How to ask for your own personal, specific sign (and what happens when you do!) A simple way to discern whether a sign is meant for you Resources from this Episode: book is NOW AVAILABLE! https://courses.theadultchair.com/the-adult-chair-book Live the work. Feel the change. JOIN THE ADULT CHAIR COLLECTIVE: https://michellechalfant.com/collective MORE MICHELLE CHALFANT Website: Membership: The Academy of Awakening Instagram: Facebook: The Adult Chair® Facebook Group: YouTube:
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487: Reclaiming the You Beneath the Conditioning with Anjie Hipple (Part II)
12/04/2025
487: Reclaiming the You Beneath the Conditioning with Anjie Hipple (Part II)
In this powerful follow-up conversation, I welcome Anjie Hipple back to go even deeper into subconscious healing, energetic transformation, and spiritual awakening. Together, we explore how limiting beliefs form, how to clear them, and how to access the higher self for lasting freedom. Anjie shares how repressed emotions and old subconscious “commands” shape our lives until we learn to reprogram them. Anjie also channels Judah and Mary Magdalene, offering wisdom about the rising consciousness on the planet, inner peace amid global change, and the balance of the divine feminine and masculine within each of us. In this episode, you’ll hear insights on: Clearing limiting beliefs and subconscious programming Accessing your higher self for healing and guidance The emotional roots of illness and how to restore balance Understanding your personal energy field Judah’s perspective on creating peace in today’s world Anjie also shares her guided system, Judah Treats, designed to help reprogram the subconscious in partnership with the higher self. Resources from this Episode: Anjie’s Website: Follow Anjie on Instagram: @thejudahchannel Judah Treats Program: book is NOW AVAILABLE! MORE MICHELLE CHALFANT Website: Membership: The Academy of Awakening Instagram: Facebook: The Adult Chair® Facebook Group: YouTube:
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486: Reclaiming the You Beneath the Conditioning with Anjie Hipple (Part I)
11/27/2025
486: Reclaiming the You Beneath the Conditioning with Anjie Hipple (Part I)
This week, I’m joined by the beautiful Anjie Hipple for a powerful and heartfelt conversation about what it means to come home to yourself. Anjie shares her story of growing up in an environment that didn’t feel emotionally safe and how that early survival mode shaped her identity. We talk about the masks we wear to stay protected, how trauma pulls us away from who we really are, and the work it takes to reconnect with our truth. Anjie offers such honest and inspiring insights about emotional healing, self-compassion, and the power of doing the deeper inner work. This conversation is especially meaningful if you've ever felt disconnected from yourself or unsure of how to move from surviving to truly thriving. In this episode, you’ll hear: How early trauma impacts our identity and sense of self The survival strategies we carry into adulthood Anjie’s experience with nervous system regulation and emotional healing How to recognize when you’re living from your masks instead of your truth The role of soul work and self-compassion in finding wholeness Resources from this Episode: Anjie’s Website: Follow Anjie on Instagram: @thejudahchannel Reigster for The Three Dimensions of The True You ! book is NOW AVAILABLE! MORE MICHELLE CHALFANT Website: Membership: The Academy of Awakening Instagram: Facebook: The Adult Chair® Facebook Group: YouTube:
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485: How to Listen to Your Heart
11/20/2025
485: How to Listen to Your Heart
Today, I dive into one of my favorite topics and one of the most powerful tools we have for navigating life, parenting, relationships, and our inner world. I am talking about the wisdom of the heart. This conversation was inspired by a thoughtful listener who reached out with such a relatable question. Her message opened the door for a deeper look at intuition, sensitivity, and how we make choices that truly honor our souls. Whether you are a parent or someone who wants to strengthen your inner guidance, this episode will help you understand how to hear your heart more clearly and trust it with more confidence. In this episode, I share: How I recognize the voice of my heart versus the voice of my mind Why we are seeing more highly sensitive children and how I support them What to do when other people’s opinions conflict with what feels true for you How I tune in and feel into the right choice for myself or my children The difference between an ego-based decision and a soul-guided one How to stop relying on outside validation and lean into your inner authority Resources from this Episode: book is NOW AVAILABLE! MORE MICHELLE CHALFANT Website: Membership: The Academy of Awakening Instagram: Facebook: The Adult Chair® Facebook Group: YouTube:
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484: Conversations with God with Neale Donald Walsch
11/13/2025
484: Conversations with God with Neale Donald Walsch
Listener Discretion: This conversation includes a brief mention of suicidal thoughts as part of one guest’s journey toward healing and awakening. In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Neale Donald Walsch, author of the Conversations with God series, for a deeply moving conversation about awakening, consciousness, and remembering who we truly are. Neale shares how a single moment of despair led to a life-changing dialogue with God - one that continues to inspire millions around the world. Our conversation dives into love, unity, and how to live from awareness instead of fear. Together, we explore how to: See challenges as opportunities for soul growth and remembrance Shift from separation to connection and from fear to love Move beyond “doing” spirituality to being it Recognize your soul’s purpose in everyday moments Build your own personal, authentic relationship with the Divine This conversation is a beautiful reminder that life isn’t happening to us — it’s happening through us. Every experience, even the difficult ones, is guiding us back home to love. Resources from this Episode: Learn more about Neale Donald Walsch: Get Neale’s new book “God Talk: Experiences of Humanity’s Connections with a Higher Power” at or MORE MICHELLE CHALFANT Website: Membership: The Academy of Awakening Instagram: Facebook: The Adult Chair® Facebook Group: YouTube:
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483: How to Stop Seeking Approval from Others
11/06/2025
483: How to Stop Seeking Approval from Others
If you’ve ever caught yourself wondering, “Am I good enough? Lovable enough? Worthy enough?”... this episode is for you. Today, I’m diving into the powerful difference between external and internal validation, and how learning to validate yourself is the key to breaking free from codependency, people-pleasing, and enmeshment. When we rely on others to tell us who we are, we lose touch with our true selves. But when we start building that validation from within, everything changes: our confidence, our sense of worth, and the way we move through the world. In this episode, I share: How codependency develops when we seek our worth outside of ourselves Simple ways to practice self-validation every day Why internal validation becomes even more essential as we age How celebrating your small wins rewires your brain and boosts self-worth This episode is all about bringing it home. Finding your value from within and learning to celebrate the beautifully unique human you already are. ✨ Ready to deepen your connection with yourself? Join my free 30-Day Journaling Challenge at and explore the power of daily reflection to build confidence, clarity, and self-trust. Resources from this Episode: book is NOW AVAILABLE! 🎉 It’s my birthday month! Celebrate with me by leaving a review for the podcast or The Adult Chair book. It’s the best gift you could give! MORE MICHELLE CHALFANT Website: Membership: The Academy of Awakening Instagram: Facebook: The Adult Chair® Facebook Group: YouTube:
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482: Astrology: Your Guide to Purpose, Relationships, and Uncertainty with Monica Lorraine
10/30/2025
482: Astrology: Your Guide to Purpose, Relationships, and Uncertainty with Monica Lorraine
Today, I sit down with my dear friend and astrologer Monica Lorraine to explore the deeper wisdom within your astrology chart. You’re so much more than your sun sign. Your birth chart is a map of your soul that reveals who you are and why you’re here. Monica shares how understanding your chart can help you grow emotionally and spiritually, navigate relationship patterns, and uncover your true purpose. She explains what a birth chart is, how planetary movements influence your life, and how to use astrology as a practical tool for self-awareness. In this episode, you’ll hear: What your birth chart actually is and why it matters How to move beyond your sun sign and explore your full astrological blueprint Understanding emotional patterns, triggers, and personal timing How astrology can strengthen your relationships and communication Using your chart to identify and embody your purpose Resources from this Episode: Want to go deeper? Monica is offering a complimentary 20-minute Soul Map Clarity Session for my listeners. ✨ Join Michelle’s free Annual ✨ MORE MICHELLE CHALFANT Website: Membership: The Academy of Awakening Instagram: Facebook: The Adult Chair® Facebook Group: YouTube:
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481: Alana Fairchild’s Mystical Journey with Oracle Cards and Inner Guidance
10/23/2025
481: Alana Fairchild’s Mystical Journey with Oracle Cards and Inner Guidance
I’m joined today by the mystical and deeply inspiring Alana Fairchild, an internationally known spiritual teacher, author, and creator of more than 70 beloved Oracle decks. Together, we explore how to navigate seasons of transformation, embody the divine feminine, and trust the mysterious timing of our own blooming. Alana shares profound wisdom on eclipse energy as a spiritual reset, helping us understand why moments of uncertainty, exhaustion, or grief often arrive before major breakthroughs. We also dive into what it means to awaken the divine feminine within, how to listen to your intuition, and why learning to trust life’s rhythm is the key to inner peace. In this episode, you’ll hear: How to work with eclipse energy as a spiritual “reboot” The healing power of grief and surrender What divine feminine energy really means (and how to embody it) The role of Oracle cards as a bridge to your intuition and inner guidance This is a conversation about trusting your unfolding, honoring your rhythm, and remembering who you truly are. Resources from this Episode: Explore Alana’s Oracle decks, meditations, and courses, including her upcoming series on the goddesses Isis, Kali, and Mother Mary, at . Connect with Alana and on . ✨ Join Michelle’s free Annual ✨ MORE MICHELLE CHALFANT Website: Membership: The Academy of Awakening Instagram: Facebook: The Adult Chair® Facebook Group: YouTube:
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480: The Power of Journaling
10/16/2025
480: The Power of Journaling
Today, I’m diving into one of my favorite topics: journaling. As we head into the 30-Day Journaling Challenge, I’m sharing how this simple daily practice can help you release emotions, gain clarity, and connect more deeply with yourself. I’ll walk you through why journaling is such a powerful healing tool, how it helps calm your nervous system, and even how to use it for manifesting, inner child work, and self-discovery. You’ll see that journaling isn’t about perfection. It’s about presence, honesty, and giving your inner world a voice. In this episode, I share: How journaling helps you process emotions and regulate your nervous system Simple ways to access your inner wisdom through writing Creative journaling ideas for healing, growth, and manifestation How to make journaling a sacred and nurturing self-care practice Join the Free 30-Day Journaling Challenge: Join thousands of people around the world starting November 1 for a free month of guided journaling. You’ll receive one prompt each day to help you uncover insights and move energy in powerful new ways. ✨ Sign up at Resources from this Episode: book is NOW AVAILABLE! MORE MICHELLE CHALFANT Website: Membership: The Academy of Awakening Instagram: Facebook: The Adult Chair® Facebook Group: YouTube:
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