Happy Thanksgiving all! Today is the day that marks the official "mad dashing" around to get to the parties on time, buying the perfect gifts, lots of rushing here and there with lots of traffic and the common denominator...
Childhood sexual abuse creeps into the lives of innocent children on a daily basis. As children, we are defenseless to our abusers. Dr. Gregory Williams was one of those children. On today's show, we have Dr. Gregory Williams sharing his story of childhood sexual abuse, how to heal from abuse, what the signs of childhood sexual abuse are and lastly forgiveness. We also spoke about the importance of getting ourselves healthy after abuse and how physical illness can stem from unhealed emotional wounds, trauma and abuse. This is an incredible show and it's...
I am so excited about this show. On today's show I interviewed a client and she was able to find her truth, step into her power and learn how to set boundaries-all in one show! This is a client from our membership group that was interested in learning how to be free from the stress of pleasing her parents and standing up for herself. Our monthly theme in the membership is "I'm Free" and she wanted further help on how to apply it to her situation. It was an amazing session and she...
On today's show we have one of my favorite people and therapists, on the show-Karen Gelstein. Karen helped us to understand our defenses and how to heal them and change how we react with others. She shares with us how humor, ruminating thoughts, missing red flags, codependency and even addictions are all ways that we defend ourselves to stay safe. We delved into the inner child and how the inner child becomes wounded and the defenses are created. Lastly, she helps us to identify our defenses and gives us the tools we need to heal, so that we can regain emotional balance and reconnect...
Happy Halloween! After so many questions coming in about The Adult Chair, I felt like it was time to do a show on this. In today's episode I answer where the Adult Chair is and how to get it back if you've lost access to it. How to find your Adult if you never witnessed a healthy one growing up. Lastly, I answer what the Adult Chair even is. It's a fun episode with examples and the key to gaining your own Adult's wisdom and living with it daily for your own transformation. LINKS & RESOURCES: 30 Day Journaling Challenge theadultchair.com/30Days MORE ADULT CHAIR: The Adult Chair Website https://theadultchair.com The...
Today on the show, relationship and attachment expert, Silvy Khoucasian and I have a conversation about attachment in relationships. We talk through all of the attachment styles and how to heal and find secure attachment regardless of your style. We also talk about the importance of boundaries and how to set them as well as shame and trust in relationships and how to build this. Regardless of your attachment style, you are going to find value in today's show and walk away with tools you can begin to use right away! LINKS &...
Wow, and what a show this was-Jim Fortin is a genius! On today's show, Jim Fortin, Master Hypnotist and Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) was on with me and we discussed how to reprogram the subconscious mind. He teaches us how to break habits, addictions anxiety, and depression and why having a healthy self-identity and image is vital to success. If you are ready for transformation, buckle up, and listen to this show. It's a show not to be missed. LINKS & RESOURCES: Jim Fortin's Website and Podcast http://jimfortin.com MORE ADULT CHAIR: The Adult Chair Website https://theadultchair.com The Adult Chair Membership https://theadultchair.com/membership/ STAY CONNECTED: Instagram: @michelle.chalfant Facebook:...
Are you ready to shift out of procrastination, perfectionism and people pleasing? (I can't imagine anyone that doesn't have their hand up). In today's show, we are diving into The Adult Chair model and looking deeper at our "parts". Our inner unconscious parts are running the show until we bring them into awareness to transform. Today I am going to show you how to use this model and transform your inner parts that are driving you to do things or act in ways that are limiting you. As always, I have included easy...
Relationships with narcissists are insidious. They begin one way and over time, very slowly and covertly, change and become poison. We wake up one day and wonder what we did wrong and how we got here. We blame ourselves and can even feel embarrassed to tell others. In today's very vulnerable show, Tracy shares her story of narcissism. She married a wonderful man and within a 3 year period, her life had drastically changed and she couldn't understand what was happening and began doubting herself. She fell into a depression and lived...
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