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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/

For entertainment purposes only. 

This week Michelle uses her monthly tarot questions for the community. If this calls to you, give it a listen!

The questions are: 
What is working right now?
What are your soul goals for the year?
What would support you to meet or exceed those goals?

The deck used for this reading:
I'm not affiliated with Chris-Anne in any way. I'm just a fan of her work. The Light Seer's Tarot deck and guidebook by Chris-Anne, is one of my favorite decks and guidebooks of all time. 

Learn more about my monthly tarot subscription and other tarot services.

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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 Carisa discuss how embracing impermanence relates to personal growth and spiritual guidance, sharing personal experiences and insights about healing, self-trust, and transformation. 

What if life's storms show us what's formidable? Is there a comfortable edge as we move through life's storms, or does transformation always have to be painful?

Carisa shares her journey of self-reflection and growth over the past year, emphasizing the importance of facing fears and trusting in one's ability to overcome challenges.

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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/

P'Luhr, Josiah, Dan and Michelle hang out at Jing Jai, and P'Luhr gives us Thai insights into the market. This one is short and sweet. It's recorded at the market, so you will hear background noise. 

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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/

Join us to hear Josiah and his dog, Lottie's, journey moving to Thailand from USA. 

We recorded while walking around Jing Jai Market. You will hear background noises, parts of Josiah's story, and banter amongst friends. 

The format may be a bit noisy, but the content is Josiah, P'Luhr, Dan, and Michelle hanging out, being real, and sharing a bit about life in Chiangmai.

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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/