The Michelle Chalfant Show — Life from the Adult Chair

We’ve all felt it: the extra tense political discussions, the harsh climate on social media and the overall division between people. It often feels like half the planet is living in a different world…

Cheers. Salud. Skol. 

Wherever you are in the world, it seems like alcohol punctuates every celebration. 

But have we stopped to ask if alcohol is really good for us? Or have we paused to get curious…

There is an old Irish proverb that says, “A good friend is like a four-leaf clover; hard to find and lucky to have.” 

While some people thrive in a big group and others prefer to have a few close fri…

There are so many different aspects of being an emotionally healthy adult. We’re complex, connected beings, and our bodies, our minds, our emotions, our spiritual lives…they all play a role in how we…

When it comes to standing up for ourselves and setting boundaries, there are few places where this is tougher than with our family of origin.

Family brings a whole different dynamic to the table: our…

Our society today is facing an epidemic of anxiety. Despite technology that promises to make our lives faster and easier, it seems that we’re more anxious than ever. In 2020, Google searches for “anx…

Do you envy people who can speak up for themselves easily – without stress or guilt? Or do you wish you could go through life with more freedom – not always worried about what others think or if you’…

You landed the dream gig, got the promotion, submitted your book for publishing, had an amazing first date.

So, why do you feel so insecure, unsure and even unworthy? Hello, imposter syndrome!

Impost…

At the start of a new year, we all wonder what the year will hold for us. Even with the resolutions and intentions we set, there’s also that element of uncertainty around the things we can’t control.…

Journaling is truly a self-discovery tool. It helps us to find who we really are – what we want, what we value and what we feel – underneath the false self.

In fact, “journal” and “journey” come from…

In my 25 years of practicing as a therapist and holistic life coach, I found that there was one common root cause behind many of the issues my clients were facing: low self-worth. From codependency t…

Whether you love manifesting or you’re still a little skeptical, I want you to consider one thing: if the Law of Attraction really is a law of nature, like gravity, is it possible that it is working …

It’s that time of year again…the holidays are here, and with them come all the delicious food and treats.

I’m ALL about treating ourselves and eating for enjoyment, but there can also come a point wh…

Resistance. Like gravity, it’s such a common part of the human experience that few of us stop to acknowledge it, but it’s a force that exists in all of our lives.

It’s in the fear that pops up when w…

When we face challenges in life (and we all do), it can feel like the whole world is against us. Whether we blame ourselves or others for our problems, it’s natural to think of our struggles as weakn…

All of us have an inner critic – the part that reminds us of our limits and our failures and tries to “keep us in line.” It’s that voice inside your head that can be critical, judgmental and even mea…

It’s that time of year again…the holidays are officially upon us!

This is a happy time, but it can also be really triggering…especially for those of us who struggle with people pleasing and codepende…

We all know the feeling: someone says or does something, and we feel our heart rate go up, the heat rise in our body, and the anxiety or anger take over. We just got triggered!

A trigger is an emotio…

Realizing your partner is a narcissist or emotionally abusive and making the decision to leave can be one of the most liberating experiences of your life. But what if you’re forever tied to this pers…

You get an idea, you have something you want to do or you become aware of a change you want to make. The first thing you feel is excitement…and then suddenly, the fear hits.

Your mind starts racing w…