In this episode, Kat and Dr.Michelle Maidenberg,  therapist and author,  dive into her ACE method—Acceptance, Compassion, and Empowerment. Together, they explore the powerful impact that family dynamics and emotional avoidance can have on our lives, and how we can begin to heal by embracing these core principles.

Michelle, who authored ACE Your Life: Unleash Your Best Self and Live the Life You Want, shares from her heart about how trauma, often passed down through generations, shapes not just who we are, but how we connect  with others. They both explore how acknowledging and understanding our emotions, especially the painful ones, is essential for true healing. Through their conversation, they reflect on how the ACE method—by fostering acceptance, compassion, and empowerment—can help us break free from emotional avoidance and heal deep wounds, especially those that relate to family. To discover more about the ACE method.

Time Stamps: 

06:05  The ACE Method: A powerful framework for healing and transformation

20:03 Why kindness is essential for growth

34:47 How self-awareness drives emotional health

39:56 - How self-discovery plays a pivotal role in understanding ourselves and leading a fulfilled life.

45:31 - Navigating Family Dynamics and Trauma: Tools for Healing and Understanding

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Guest Bio: 

With over 30 years of clinical experience, Michelle Maidenberg has had the privilege of helping countless individuals transform their personal and professional lives. Specializing in uncovering the root causes of emotional avoidance and anxiety, she helps individuals break through the barriers that prevent them from living their best life and achieving their goals.

Michelle teaches the ACE Method, a framework rooted in Acceptance, Compassion, and Empowerment. These mindfulness-based techniques are designed to help people overcome obstacles and get unstuck. Through this approach, individuals facing personal blocks and limiting beliefs reconnect with themselves and unlock their hidden potential.

As a seasoned practitioner, Michelle guides people in aligning with their core values and making sound decisions that lead to meaningful, lifelong change.

Michelle works with a diverse range of clients and life situations, tailoring content specifically to each audience. By providing practical, actionable strategies, she ensures that individuals walk away with tangible tools they can apply in their everyday lives. Michelle also shares relevant life stories that deeply resonate with audiences, fostering a sense of connection and engagement.