The Michelle Chalfant Show — Life from the Adult Chair

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 website Get the book: Your Anxiety is Giving Me Anxiety Follow Elizabeth April on Instagram and Socials: @Elizabeth.April MORE MICHELLE CHALFANT Website: https://www.michellechalfant.com Membership: The Adult Chair Collective https://www.michellechalfant.com/collective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themichellechalfant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMichelleChalfant The Adult Chair® Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theadultchair YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Michellechalfant

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 website & print out YOUR chart! Listen to The Human Design Podcast Check out Emma's new book Human Design Made Simple MORE MICHELLE CHALFANT Website: https://www.michellechalfant.com Membership: The Adult Chair Collective https://www.michellechalfant.com/collective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themichellechalfant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMichelleChalfant The Adult Chair® Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theadultchair YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Michellechalfant

As we approach 2026, the conversation dives into why New Year resolutions often fail. Real change, it turns out, requires an identity shift rather than just new goals. Listeners learn a four-step process to help embody their future selves and align their thoughts with this new identity. The importance of recognizing triggers as opportunities for deeper work is emphasized, guiding everyone toward emotional resilience and leadership from the Adult Chair. It's all about making transformative changes that stick!

Shannon Yonge, an Adult Chair® Master Coach, shares her inspiring journey from people-pleaser to sovereign woman. She discusses how reconnecting with her intuition guided her towards setting healthy boundaries and reclaiming her voice after an emotionally abusive marriage. The conversation delves into the importance of listening to our bodies as a means of intuition, the shift from automatic 'yeses' to empowered 'nos', and the concept of sovereignty as self-governance. Shannon emphasizes the transformative power of honoring personal needs without guilt.

Mike Zeller, a trauma-informed coach, shares his profound journey in supporting his wife through her postpartum PTSD and complex trauma. He discusses the limitations of traditional therapies and how he discovered NAD therapy for mood and energy improvement. Their experience highlights the role of psychedelics in enhancing neuroplasticity and facilitating deep healing. Mike emphasizes the importance of integration post-therapy and unique approaches like somatic work, while also warning about the risks of addiction with certain substances.

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: The Adult Chair 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: https://www.michellechalfant.com Membership: The Academy of Awakening https://www.theacademyofawakening.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themichellechalfant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMichelleChalfant The Adult Chair® Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theadultchair YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Michellechalfant

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: The Judah Channel - With Anjie Hipple Follow Anjie on Instagram: @thejudahchannel Judah Treats Program: Judah TREATS The Adult Chair book is NOW AVAILABLE! MORE MICHELLE CHALFANT Website: https://www.michellechalfant.com Membership: The Academy of Awakening https://www.theacademyofawakening.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themichellechalfant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMichelleChalfant The Adult Chair® Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theadultchair YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Michellechalfant

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: The Judah Channel - With Anjie Hipple Follow Anjie on Instagram: @thejudahchannel Reigster for The Three Dimensions of The True You here! The Adult Chair book is NOW AVAILABLE! MORE MICHELLE CHALFANT Website: https://www.michellechalfant.com Membership: The Academy of Awakening https://www.theacademyofawakening.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themichellechalfant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMichelleChalfant The Adult Chair® Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theadultchair YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Michellechalfant

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: The Adult Chair book is NOW AVAILABLE! MORE MICHELLE CHALFANT Website: https://www.michellechalfant.com Membership: The Academy of Awakening https://www.theacademyofawakening.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themichellechalfant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMichelleChalfant The Adult Chair® Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theadultchair YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Michellechalfant

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: http://www.nealedonaldwalsch.com/ Get Neale's new book "God Talk: Experiences of Humanity's Connections with a Higher Power" at Amazon or Barnes and Noble MORE MICHELLE CHALFANT Website: https://www.michellechalfant.com Membership: The Academy of Awakening https://www.theacademyofawakening.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themichellechalfant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMichelleChalfant The Adult Chair® Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theadultchair YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Michellechalfant