234 – Anger and Healthy Relationships with Dr. Christian Conte
Emotions are my love language, and I’m all about learning to really feel our emotions...
The Michelle Chalfant Show Life from the Adult Chair
233 – I’m Codependent. Now What?
“Codependency.” You finally have a word to describe why you’ve been feeling so overwhelmed and drained your whole life. And while I’m not the biggest fan of labels, sometimes having a term to describe your experience can be the thing that makes all the pieces fall into place and the light bulb go off. But having a “label” is only the first step. That’s why one of the biggest questions I get asked, especially around codependency, is “So, what do I do about it?” Codependency is something I understand extremely well, because...
232 – Overcoming Relationship PTSD
We all know a bad relationship can wreak havoc on our lives, from our self-esteem to our goals and dreams. But most of us don’t know that the effects of a bad relationship can linger long after the break up. Yes, relationship PTSD is a real thing! PTSD (or post-traumatic stress disorder) is not just reserved for the traumas of war or the “big” obvious traumas. Anyone can suffer from PTSD, and if you have lived in a toxic or abusive relationship for any amount of time, you might find yourself...
231 – Practical Ways to Slay Anxiety with Shann Vander Leek
It’s hard to find words for the times we are living in today. Interesting, scary, stressful, angry, strange...
230 – Cutting Through Depression
From the outside — and to herself — Tonya looked like she had it all together...
229 – End Self-Sabotage
Do you ever catch yourself setting a goal…and then doing the exact opposite? Maybe it’s deciding to get in shape…and then reaching for the chocolate cake. Maybe it’s getting into a healthy relationship…and then cheating on your partner. We can be our own worst enemy sometimes, sabotaging ourselves and our goals. But like anything else, self-sabotage is just a part of us… and it’s actually an easy one to transform! In this episode, I’m breaking down how to get into your Adult Chair and find your self-sabotaging parts. I share a client example from...
228 – Breakthrough Treatments for Anxiety, Depression and Stress with Dr. David Rabin
Buckle your seat belts, because our guest today is today is about to take you on a trip deep into the human mind — and help you understand how to naturally treat everything from depression to ADHD. I first heard about Dr. David Rabin when my husband gave me an Apollo Neuro, a wearable sensory device that Dr. Rabin invented to naturally calm the nervous system. After digging more into his work, I knew I had to invite Dr. Rabin on the show — and wow, he might be the most...
227 – The Benefits of a Meditation Practice with Sharon Salzberg
In 1974 when Sharon Salzberg discovered meditation, there were no meditation apps, mainstream teachers, corporate retreats or scientific studies backing the practice like we have today. Largely considered a Buddhist practice, meditation was relegated to Eastern thought and spiritual gurus. But for Sharon, who grew up in the hustle and bustle of New York City and went through a number of traumatic experiences as a child, it was a lifesaver — a tool that showed her she could take ownership of her life and transform her own suffering. After studying in...
226 – Healing and Repairing Relationships
We’re all human and we all make mistakes. Unfortunately, sometimes those mistakes hurt people we love and can even create distance or damage in our most important relationships. When a relationship is suffering, there’s nothing we want more than to heal and restore it, but many of us don’t know where to begin. We might have our own feelings of guilt and shame to overcome or believe the other person never wants to see or talk to us again. But as long as we are alive, there is hope of change! Relationships...
