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 ...
Aug 21, 2025•27 min•Ep. 472
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: Wh...
Aug 14, 2025•25 min•Ep. 471
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: ...
Aug 07, 2025•22 min•Ep. 470
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 manipula...
Jul 31, 2025•27 min•Ep. 469
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 wit...
Jul 24, 2025•40 min•Ep. 468
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 con...
Jul 17, 2025•34 min•Ep. 467
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...
Jul 10, 2025•29 min•Ep. 466
Today, I am delving into the concept of triggers and how they reflect our unconscious beliefs. I share my personal experience with a recent trigger and explain step-by-step how I processed and resolved it using the Adult Chair model. I demonstrate how identifying and integrating our unconscious parts can lead to emotional healing and self-awareness. In this episode, I cover: Understanding what emotional triggers are and how they show up A personal story about navigating a triggering moment An em...
Jul 03, 2025•28 min•Ep. 465
I had the absolute joy of sitting down with hypnotherapist Sarah Breskman Cosme for a truly eye-opening conversation. Sarah’s journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a master hypnotist is nothing short of inspiring. In this episode, we explore how hypnotherapy changed her life, her incredible training with Dr. Brian Weiss and Dolores Cannon, and how she now helps others heal through past life regressions and by tapping into higher consciousness. Sarah shares powerful lessons from her cl...
Jun 26, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 464
Join me on this enlightening episode as I welcome Marie Manuchehri, an intuitive healer and former oncology nurse. Marie shares her fascinating journey from a holistic upbringing to discovering her psychic abilities while working with cancer patients. She discusses how she navigated the medical field and transitioned into energy healing, emphasizing the importance of self-love and maintaining high vibrational energy. We dive into topics like the healing power of perception, the role of emotions ...
Jun 19, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 463
On today’s show, I sit down with author and speaker Cathy Heller to discuss her book, 'Abundant Ever After: Tools for Creating a Life of Prosperity and Ease.' Cathy shares her personal journey from a challenging childhood to discovering the true meaning of abundance through spiritual teachings and personal growth. We delve into deep topics such as the philosophy of Kabbalah, the importance of receiving, setting intentions, and finding purpose. Cathy also offers practical advice for establishing ...
Jun 12, 2025•50 min•Ep. 462
In today’s episode, I sit down with LaShonda Walker, one of my esteemed coaches, to discuss the profound impact of the Adult Chair model on various aspects of life. LaShonda shares how the model has helped her in parenting, navigating triggers, and maintaining peace. We delve into the generational healing that arises from using the model and how it has transformed relationships within families. LaShonda also highlights the importance of emotional awareness and the power of intuition. In this epi...
Jun 05, 2025•47 min•Ep. 461
This week, I’m joined by Thais Gibson, an expert in personal development and the subconscious mind. Thais shares her journey from being a sensitive child in a chaotic home to becoming a leader in subconscious reprogramming. We dive into the roots of limiting beliefs, how our early experiences shape attachment styles, and what it really takes to heal. Thais brings so much wisdom and practical insight to this conversation, especially around building self-esteem, setting boundaries, and healing the...
May 29, 2025•45 min•Ep. 460
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it’s a great time to check in with yourself. In this episode, I’m answering a question I hear all the time: How do I know if I’m in my Adult Chair? I explain what it looks like when you’re stuck in ego or fear, and how different life feels when you’re grounded, present, and connected to your truth. I’m also sharing simple tools I use to stay in my adult chair each day. If you’re new to The Adult Chair or just need a refresher, this is a great episode to ...
May 22, 2025•22 min•Ep. 459
Get ready for a powerful and heartfelt conversation as I sit down with intuitive medium and spiritual teacher Susan Grau to explore her extraordinary near-death experience and the deep spiritual awakening that followed. Susan shares what it was like to cross over, connect with spirit guides, and return with a completely transformed understanding of life, death, and healing. We also talk about her childhood, which was marked by trauma, including trafficking and the devastating loss of loved ones ...
May 15, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 458
In this episode, I dive into the real work of healing emotional triggers, especially when they show up in our relationships. I walk you through how to find the root emotion behind your reactions, why childhood experiences still impact us today, and why true healing happens when we allow ourselves to feel our pain instead of avoiding it. I also share personal stories and practical tools you can use to start breaking old patterns, create healthier connections, and hold more unconditional love for ...
May 08, 2025•30 min•Ep. 457
Today, I’m sharing a powerful conversation about something we all need but many of us were never taught: how to become a healthy adult. In this episode, I walk through the five pillars of emotional health from my new book The Adult Chair and how each one helps us break old patterns, heal childhood wounds, and feel more grounded in our lives. I also open up about my own story, from growing up around anger to learning how to set boundaries and reconnect with my true self. This is about personal gr...
May 01, 2025•24 min•Ep. 456
Today, I’m answering a question I get all the time: “How do I connect with my soul?” The answer isn’t complicated, but it does requires us to slow down. I’m sharing how simple micro-moments of presence can help you tune into your inner wisdom and return to yourself. I’ll also tell a personal story about how a quiet walk (not the episode I planned!) turned into the download for this conversation. You don’t need hours of meditation to feel your soul. Just a minute of silence, a breath, or a moment...
Apr 24, 2025•36 min•Ep. 455
Get ready for an enlightening conversation as I sit down with Michaela Boehm, renowned intimacy coach and relationship expert, to explore the essential elements of nurturing and maintaining healthy relationships. Michaela shares her wisdom on how nervous system regulation is key to fostering true intimacy and connection, and how relationships require care and attention, not just “work.” We discuss how generosity through simple acts of kindness, consideration, and praise can be the cornerstone of...
Apr 17, 2025•51 min•Ep. 454
Get ready for a transformative conversation as I welcome Dr. Judith Orloff—psychiatrist, empath, and bestselling author—onto the show to dive deep into the world of empathy and energy management. Judith shares her incredible wisdom on how being an empath can be both a profound gift and a real challenge, and she offers powerful, practical tools to protect your energy and set healthy boundaries. We talk about how empaths can feel deeply without taking on other people’s pain, and how to embrace emp...
Apr 10, 2025•50 min•Ep. 453
Prepare for an eye-opening conversation as Michelle sits down with Dr. Lisa Miller, a psychologist, researcher, and bestselling author, to explore the science of spirituality and its profound impact on mental health and well-being. Dr. Miller shares groundbreaking insights from her research on the "awakened brain," revealing how spirituality is not just a belief system but a fundamental aspect of human resilience and flourishing. She delves into the neuroscience behind spiritual awareness and ho...
Apr 03, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 452
Get ready for a transformative episode as Michelle sits down with Dr. Lotte Valentin, a physician, medium, and medical intuitive, who shares her incredible journey from being an atheist to a healer with a deep connection to the spirit world. Dr. Lotte’s story is one of resilience and awakening, beginning with two near-death experiences (NDEs) in the 90s that completely shifted her perspective on life, spirituality, and healing. From experiencing profound out-of-body moments to being guided towar...
Mar 27, 2025•53 min•Ep. 451
This episode is going to flip your fitness world upside down, or should we say, right side up! This week, Michelle sits down with the legendary Mark Sisson, the powerhouse behind the Primal and Paleo movement, to explore the magic of metabolic flexibility and minimalist fitness. Mark, a former elite athlete, dishes out his wisdom on how walking, paired with a smart eating strategy, can be your ticket to lifelong health and wellness. We explore the world of ketogenic and low-carb diets, debunking...
Mar 20, 2025•59 min•Ep. 450
Welcome to another episode of the Michelle Chalfant Show, where we’re cutting through the chaos of today’s world with the incredible Jennifer Dawn. Jennifer, a gifted medium and spiritual life coach, is here to shed light on the energetic shifts we're all feeling and why they're actually paving the way for a brighter future. We kick things off by chatting about the whirlwind of emotions many of us experience — anger, uncertainty, and even the urge to shake things up in our lives. Jennifer offers...
Mar 13, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 449
Today, we're diving into the world of trauma healing and emotional regulation with the insightful Dr. Nima Rahmany. If you've ever found yourself caught in the web of people-pleasing or feeling like you're stuck in a cycle of self-abandonment, this episode is your golden ticket to understanding why. Dr. Nima shares his journey from a successful chiropractic career to becoming a trauma healing guru. We unravel the intriguing concept of fawning as a trauma response — ever caught yourself saying "y...
Mar 06, 2025•50 min•Ep. 448
On today’s episode, we dive deep into the world of women's hormone health with hormone dietician, Margot Witteveen. We're tackling everything you ever wanted to know about navigating the rollercoaster ride from perimenopause to menopause. Spoiler alert: It's not just about hot flashes and mood swings! Join us as we unravel the complexities of hormone changes that can start affecting women as early as their mid-30s. Margot shares her wealth of knowledge on the symptoms and challenges many face, l...
Feb 27, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 447
Today we're diving into the transformative world of style, soul purpose, and self-expression with Jessica Papineau. Growing up off the grid in rural Maine, Jessica discovered her gift for styling at a young age, despite her unconventional upbringing. Her journey from playing dress-up in salvation army clothes to becoming a successful fashion stylist showcases the power of following your soul's purpose. We explore how dressing with intention isn't just about looking good – it's about embodying yo...
Feb 20, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 446
Today we're diving into the world of healing with the incredible Robbie Holtz. This week, we chat about the awe-inspiring journey of Robbie's late husband, Gary, a physicist whose life took an extraordinary turn after encountering the healing wisdom of Aboriginal tribes in Australia. If you've ever wondered if self-healing is possible, Robbie assures us it is – and it's simpler than you might think! Join us as we explore the profound power of emotions and their impact on our well-being. Fear-bas...
Feb 13, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 445
Today we are welcoming the transformation queen herself, Catherine Plano! Get ready to dive deep into the realm of self-discovery and personal growth. Catherine, a modern-day alchemist, shares her profound thoughts on psychological archetypes, shadow work, and how these elements can unlock your true potential. Join us as Catherine takes us on her incredible path from France to Australia, weaving her passions for quantum physics, astrology, and reiki into her corporate life. She shows us how intr...
Feb 06, 2025•53 min•Ep. 444
This episode is a mind-opening chat with holistic nutritionist and physician consultant Josh Dech. We're diving into the world of gut-brain connection and how our modern lifestyles are messing with our health. Think processed foods, environmental toxins, and a rise in chronic conditions like Crohn’s and colitis — yep, Josh has reversed over 300 cases! He's here to shake up the notion that these conditions are irreversible. In this episode, we’re peeling back the layers on how gut health isn't ju...
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 443
