What does it mean to be truly authentic in a world that often demands we shrink to fit in? In this episode of Hypothetically Intentional, Michelle is joined by Sam Franklin, an intuitive life coach and soul guide who helps people reconnect with their truth. 

About Our Guest: Sam (she/they) is an intuitive life coach and soul guide who blends spiritual wisdom with practical tools to help people reconnect with their authentic selves. With a background in psychotherapy, they support those who feel “othered” through healing, empowerment, and cultivating self-trust. Sam creates safe, affirming spaces for transformation and invites those they work with to step fully into their light with confidence and purpose. 

In This Episode: Sam shares their deeply personal journey of coming out—not just in terms of sexuality and gender, but also "coming out of the spiritual closet." We explore the messy, beautiful intersection of clinical therapy and intuitive coaching, and how understanding our soul's journey through the Akashic Records can replace shame with self-compassion. 

Key Conversations:

• The Muscle of Authenticity: Why living your truth is an active choice you make day in and day out. 
• Therapy vs. Intuitive Coaching: Navigating the "Venn diagram" of these two healing worlds. 
• The Akashic Records: Using the "Library of the Soul" to understand deep-seated patterns and lifetimes of programming. 
• Self-Protection vs. Self-Abandonment: Learning the wisdom of when to be loud and when to protect your peace. 
• Leading from Love: Sam’s final intention for moving through the world with goodness and connection. 

Connect with Sam:

• Website: samintuitivecoach.com 
• Social Media (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube): @samintuitivecoach

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Music Credit Through Season 3 Episode 41
Title: Ebb and Flow
Author: Fabian Measures https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Fabian_Measures/
Source: Free Music Archive https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Fabian_Measures/Singles_Album/Ebb_and_Flow_1829/
Licence: CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

What happens when a methodical, analytical bank manager is visited by the spirit of her grandmother? For Jeanette Wilson, it was the beginning of a journey from the corporate world to becoming a leading voice in the complementary healing world. 

About Our Guest:Jeanette Wilson’s life took an unexpected turn at 31 when she began seeing Spirit. Prior to this, she was not "spiritual" or "open-minded"—she was a bank manager with two degrees, serving as a training manager for a very traditional bank in the North of England. During an NLP workshop, she realized that the voices she had heard since age six were not her own, but those of her grandfather, who had remained earthbound to look after her. 

Thirty-two years later, Jeanette is a renowned healer, medium, and author of four published books. She is the creator and star of the TV series Dare to Believe and tours extensively throughout the UK and New Zealand. Jeanette has two primary missions: transforming health and transforming education. She divides her time between supporting people with health challenges, mentoring healers to take their skills to the next level, and spending time with her family. 

In this episode of Hypothetically Intentional, Michelle sits down with Jeanette to explore the incredible intersection of logic and the divine. Jeanette shares the fascinating story of her spiritual awakening, why she turned down a billion-dollar TV deal to stay in alignment with the divine, and the miraculous "spirit surgeries" she witnesses today. 

Connect with Jeanette:

• Website: www.jeanettewilson.com 
• YouTube: @jeanettewilsonhealer 
• Facebook: jeanette.wilson.medium
• TikTok: @jeanettewilson2021

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Music Credit Through Season 3 Episode 41
Title: Ebb and Flow
Author: Fabian Measures https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Fabian_Measures/
Source: Free Music Archive https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Fabian_Measures/Singles_Album/Ebb_and_Flow_1829/
Licence: CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

About the Episode What if your most productive state was also your most peaceful? Michelle and Laurie Smith demystify "flow"—that experience where you become so absorbed in an activity that the world falls away. Laurie explains that flow is a biological function as natural as breathing and offers a framework to move from the "grind" of perfectionism into the ease of your unique spark.

Meet Laurie Laurie Smith is an inspirational author, professional speaker, workshop facilitator, and coach who has been working in the fields of creativity and personal growth for twenty-five years. She is on a mission to spread the word about the transformative power of everyday flow—those experiences we have when we are so into what we are doing that we lose track of time. Laurie is the author of several books: The Flow Habit: Creating Peace, Passion, Purpose and Everyday Miracles, and Leap With Me: A Creative Path to Finding and Following Your True Voice. Since the start of the COVID pandemic, hundreds of creative people around the world have participated in Laurie’s free 28-Day Flow Challenges. She is passionate about how flow can help us access our creative spark, live our best lives, and share our unique gifts with the world.

Connect & Dive Deeper

• The Book: The Flow Habit – Uncover your unique formula for flow.
• The Challenge: Free 28-Day Flow Challenge – Start a 5–10 minute daily practice.
• The Podcast: The Flow Habit Podcast – Weekly meditations on Apple, Spotify, and Podbean.
• Writing: Raw daily posts on Substack or her Website.
• Social: Daily tips on Instagram,

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Music Credit Through Season 3 Episode 41
Title: Ebb and Flow
Author: Fabian Measures https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Fabian_Measures/
Source: Free Music Archive https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Fabian_Measures/Singles_Album/Ebb_and_Flow_1829/
Licence: CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Michelle and Alfina had a warm and insightful conversation about relationships, personal growth, and Alfina's book "Love Deliberately: How to Be Less Shit at Relationships."

Alfina Lofaro is a relationship coach, professional kinesiologist, speaker, and author dedicated to helping people transform how they connect—with themselves and others. With over two decades of experience blending mind-body wisdom, practical tools, and heartfelt insights, she empowers individuals and couples to break free from unconscious patterns and build deeper, more authentic relationships. Alfina’s work invites listeners to live and love deliberately, fostering connection, compassion, and lasting growth.

Where to find Alfina.

Website: https://www.alfinalofaro.com/

Instagram as @alfinalofaro

Find her book here.

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Music Credit Through Season 3 Episode 41
Title: Ebb and Flow
Author: Fabian Measures https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Fabian_Measures/
Source: Free Music Archive https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Fabian_Measures/Singles_Album/Ebb_and_Flow_1829/
Licence: CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In a world that often asks us to dwell in our wounds, what does it mean to reclaim our wholeness? In this episode, I share a personal reflection on the "slippery slope" of vulnerability and why the stories we tell—and the ones we choose to keep private—matter.

I’m diving into the vital distinction between secrecy and privacy, and why I am choosing to set the record straight regarding my own history. This isn't just about correcting a misunderstanding; it’s about the responsibility we have as storytellers and listeners to honor the truth without sacrificing the people we love.

Join me as I move beyond the "broken" narrative and introduce the core philosophy of my work and upcoming book: Never Broken. Never Healed. Always Whole.

In this episode, we explore:

• The Myth of Being Broken: Why we are never truly "fixed," because we were never fundamentally damaged.
• Sacred Privacy: The difference between hiding out of shame and holding space out of self-respect.
• Clarifying the Narrative: A direct statement regarding my childhood experiences and the importance of protecting my family from false assumptions.
• The Healing Catalyst: How to navigate the infinite loop of healing with awareness, compassion, and courage.

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Music Credit Through Season 3 Episode 41
Title: Ebb and Flow
Author: Fabian Measures https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Fabian_Measures/
Source: Free Music Archive https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Fabian_Measures/Singles_Album/Ebb_and_Flow_1829/
Licence: CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Are you looking for support in the chaos? Listen in as Michelle shares part of her journey with Reiki and meditation in learning to calm the chaos. 

Learn more about Michelle's Reiki trainings.

Find her Meditation Made Easy class here.

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Music Credit Through Season 3 Episode 41
Title: Ebb and Flow
Author: Fabian Measures https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Fabian_Measures/
Source: Free Music Archive https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Fabian_Measures/Singles_Album/Ebb_and_Flow_1829/
Licence: CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Dawn and Michelle talk about being human over doing. The angst of expectations and judgments make "humaning" (our made up verb) challenging. And they consider how play, intentions and curiousity just might make the human experience fun. You can be sure there were giggles, too. Laugh with us!

Learn more about Dawn's retreat and other offerings at: https://www.upwardfacingdawn.com/

Find your tickets to the Aligned & Integrated Virtual Summit at: 

https://chooseyourself.com/virtual-summit-feb/

And hear Shawn Achor's talk Michelle mentions at:

https://youtu.be/fLJsdqxnZb0?si=L6lp2j27_B2aco5x

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Music Credit Through Season 3 Episode 41
Title: Ebb and Flow
Author: Fabian Measures https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Fabian_Measures/
Source: Free Music Archive https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Fabian_Measures/Singles_Album/Ebb_and_Flow_1829/
Licence: CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

A simple message to say thank you. Thank you for listening and connecting! If you are interested in being a guest, reach out. I would love for you to join me.

Here's to an amazing 2026! Happy New Year!

Michelle

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Music Credit Through Season 3 Episode 41
Title: Ebb and Flow
Author: Fabian Measures https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Fabian_Measures/
Source: Free Music Archive https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Fabian_Measures/Singles_Album/Ebb_and_Flow_1829/
Licence: CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Michelle records on Christmas Eve morning and shares her evolution of grief and cherishing yourself as you heal.

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Music Credit Through Season 3 Episode 41
Title: Ebb and Flow
Author: Fabian Measures https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Fabian_Measures/
Source: Free Music Archive https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Fabian_Measures/Singles_Album/Ebb_and_Flow_1829/
Licence: CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Michelle reflects on how this podcast began and considers the evolution of family traditions. 

Thank you for being here! 

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Music Credit Through Season 3 Episode 41
Title: Ebb and Flow
Author: Fabian Measures https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Fabian_Measures/
Source: Free Music Archive https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Fabian_Measures/Singles_Album/Ebb_and_Flow_1829/
Licence: CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/