The Michelle Chalfant Show — Life from the Adult Chair

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: 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

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: https://tamsenfadal.com
Menopause Society Provider Finder: https://menopausesociety.org 
Get Tamsen's book, "How to Menopause: Take Charge of Your Health, Reclaim Your Life, and Feel Even Better than Before"
 
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

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: https://debramartinhealer.com/ 
 
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

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: 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 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