On this powerful episode of Checking In with Michelle Williams, Michelle Williams sits down with nervous system expert Jessica Maguire, author of The Nervous System Reset, to unpack what dysregulation really means — and why it’s not your fault.

Together, they explore how trauma, stress, grief, and everyday life can impact the body, the brain, and emotional health. From understanding the vagus nerve to recognizing signs of burnout, anxiety, or shutdown, this conversation offers science-backed insight with real-life compassion

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Michelle Williams sits down with licensed psychotherapist, professor, and spiritual advisor Dr. Joshua P. Smith for a powerful conversation on mental health, trauma, and emotional wellness.

They break down the difference between mental health and mental illness, why self-diagnosing can be harmful, and how physical health — like vitamin deficiencies and inflammation — can mimic depression symptoms.

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Michelle and Dr. Anita Phillips are planting the seeds! Dr. Anita Phillips discusses her comparison between gardens and the human body. She also shares her personal attachment to championing mental health conversations in religious spaces and the benefits of EMDR. 

For more on Dr. Phillips and her new book, visit: https://www.anitaphillips.com/

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Instagram: @MichelleWilliams 

Twitter: @RealMichelleW

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What if the things you’ve been told are “your issues” are actually justified reactions to the world around you?

In this powerful conversation, Michelle sits down with licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Raquel Martin to unpack boundaries, burnout, Black Superwoman syndrome, and what liberation psychology teaches us about healing beyond the individual. Together, they explore why strength can become a cage, how community is our greatest mental health resource, and why some behaviors once saved us — even if they no longer serve us.

From redefining imposter syndrome to burning the cape, this episode challenges the way we talk about mental health, power, and survival. It’s honest, funny, deeply affirming, and necessary.

If you’ve ever felt exhausted by being strong, unseen in healing spaces, or pressured to carry everything alone — this conversation is for you.

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In this deeply moving episode of Checking In with Michelle Williams, Michelle sits down with spiritual teacher and New York Times bestselling author Iyanla Vanzant for an honest, soul-shifting conversation about spiritual hygiene.

Together, they explore what it means to clean internal debris, confront unhealed pain, release inherited trauma, and stop carrying what was never ours to hold. Iyanla breaks down why awareness, honesty, boundaries, grief, and personal responsibility are essential to true healing — and why love sometimes means speaking truth, even to family.

From relationships and generational patterns to faith, fear, self-worth, and forgiveness, this episode is a reminder that healing is not about perfection — it’s about courage, compassion, and daily practice.

This conversation isn’t just something you listen to — it’s something you sit with.

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Michelle kicks off the first episode of 2026 from the sofa—recovering, reflecting, and resetting. From pushing through Broadway shows and a tough bout of illness to easing into the new year with intention, this episode is a real-time check-in on health, momentum, and grace. Michelle talks mental health, comparison, public scrutiny, and why we need to stop policing how others live, dress, and show up. It’s an honest reminder that healing isn’t linear, plans don’t have to be loud, and you’re allowed to move at your own pace as the new year unfolds.

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As we close out 2025, Michelle takes a powerful pause to reflect on one word that carried so many of us through the year: resilience. In this heartfelt final episode of the year, she unpacks what resilience really means—beyond just “bouncing back”—and how mental, emotional, and spiritual flexibility helped us survive loss, uncertainty, burnout, and unexpected challenges.

From navigating personal health scares and demanding work schedules to processing grief, trauma, and major life transitions, Michelle shares real-life moments that prove resilience isn’t about avoiding pain—it’s about learning how to recover, regulate, and keep moving forward. She explores emotional regulation, self-care, collaboration, asking for help, protecting your heart and mind, and why community is essential for long-term healing.

Whether 2025 was a year of love, loss, or lessons for you, this episode is a reminder: you made it—and your story isn’t over yet. As we step into 2026, Michelle encourages us to stay grounded in purpose, remain flexible with our goals, and continue building the inner strength that got us here.

Thank you for checking in—and for walking this journey together.

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The holiday season doesn’t feel joyful for everyone—and that’s okay. In this episode of Checking In, Michelle Williams opens up an honest, compassionate conversation about the emotional, financial, and mental pressures that often come with the holidays.

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In this episode, Michelle shares a powerful reminder: choosing yourself is not selfish — it’s necessary. Michelle also takes us behind the scenes of an unforgettable weekend in Washington, D.C. — from performing at the CityCenter Christmas Tree Lighting, to soaking in sisterhood at Kelly Rowland’s tour stop. Whether you’re navigating boundaries, loneliness, new beginnings, or simply trying to take better care of yourself, this episode will make you feel seen, encouraged, and loved.

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