Today's episode is a special one as we celebrate the 500th episode of the show and over 11 million downloads worldwide. I'm joined by Jess Giacobbe from my team, who turns the microphone around and asks me the questions listeners have always wanted to ask about my journey, my work, and what I've learned along the way.

We talk about how this podcast began, the real behind-the-scenes moments that challenged me, the times I almost quit, and how learning to trust my intuition changed everything. I also share what "downloads" actually feel like, how triggers reveal unconscious beliefs, and why real change can happen faster than you think when you shift your response.

*Congratulations to the winners of our 500th Episode Giveaway - Heather R. & Joellen G. Thank you to everyone who shared the podcast or left a review!*

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How the podcast began and why I almost didn't start it
• What intuition and "downloads" actually feel like in real life
• The biggest lessons I learned from setbacks and rebuilding my business
• Why triggers reveal old beliefs and how to use them for growth
• How to stay grounded in your Adult Chair even during life's hardest moments

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Today, I'm joined by scientist, nutritionist, and emotional eating and self-sabotage coach Matty Lansdown for a real conversation about health and weight that goes way deeper than food rules. Matty shares why most of us already know what to do, but still feel stuck, and how the real shift happens when you understand the patterns underneath your choices.

We talk about emotional eating, trauma and self-protection, dopamine loops, and the unsexy truth that sustainable change usually comes from building awareness first, then making small tweaks consistently, without triggering rebellion.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why it's "not about calories or kale," it's mindset and behavior change
• Two common roots behind emotional eating: trauma and dopamine-driven self-soothing
• A simple awareness practice: track what you eat, where you eat, and what you feel
• "One tweak a week" and why slow change is often the only change that sticks
• How rebellion gets triggered by rigid plans, and how self-guided empowerment helps
• Why naming the emotion can quiet a craving (Michelle shares her own "potato chips" moment)
• Fermented foods, gut health, and how the microbiome can influence your body's set
• Obesogens, plastics, and common chemicals that may disrupt metabolism and hormones

Resources from this Episode:

Connect with Matty Lansdown:

Visit Matty's website

Matty's Podcast: The Real Weight Loss Coach

Matty on Instagram: @the.real.weight.loss.coach

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Today, I'm joined by Sonia Flores, someone I've known and worked with for years, and after a team meeting where she dropped a phrase that stopped us all in our tracks, I knew we had to bring it to the podcast. The term is "Mantourage Dating," and it's a powerful way to date from self-worth, boundaries, and grounded confidence.

This conversation is about dating, but it's also about so much more. If you're not dating, don't skip this episode. What Sonia shares applies to long-term partnerships, marriages, and every relationship you have, because the real shift happens when you stop making it about them and start making it about you.

In this episode, we explore:

• How "Mantourage Dating" works and why it helps you stay grounded
• Why dating gets easier when you stop chasing outcomes and focus on your own experience
• The mindset shift that changed everything for Sonia
• How to date with clear standards, boundaries, and self-respect
• Why having a list of what you want (places, experiences, energy) keeps you out of people-pleasing
• How self-worth changes what you tolerate, what you attract, and what you choose
• Why this concept applies even if you're already in a committed relationship

Resources from this Episode:

Learn more about Sonia:

Website: https://www.bluechakrastudio.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluechakrastudio

Podcast: https://apple.co/3G50aQC

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Today's episode is a true "sneak attack" mini-session I recorded on the spot because the shift happened so fast, I wanted you to hear it in real time.

At first, I introduced my guest "JoJo" as a code name. Then we reveal the big moment: "JoJo" is actually my mom, Nancy Brindisi, and this is her first-ever time on the podcast!

My mom is in that brave space of considering dating again after years, and the negative self-talk started spiraling. So I walked her through one simple practice that stopped the mental loop within minutes, and the calm that followed was unmistakable.

In this episode, I share:

• Why negative self-talk often spikes when you're stepping into something new, especially dating again
• How I work with "parts" as energetic parts work (working with the energy of the judging, doubting part)
• A practical way to borrow supportive energy when you can't access your Adult Chair in the moment
• How this practice can come through as words, images, or a felt sense, and why your way is the right way

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Today, I'm joined by Emmy-winning journalist and menopause advocate Tamsen Fadal, whose own unexpected journey through perimenopause and menopause led her to create a global movement of education, support, and empowerment for women. After years of brain fog, exhaustion, misdiagnosis, and silence from the medical system, Tamsen began using her voice and platform to help women understand what is happening in their bodies and how to advocate for real care.

In this episode, we talk honestly about symptoms, hormones, relationships, sex, confidence, and why so many women feel blindsided by this transition. Tamsen brings clarity, humor, and compassion to a life stage that has been ignored for far too long, and she offers real guidance for women who want to feel informed, supported, and empowered.

In this episode, we explore:

• The symptoms most women miss in early perimenopause
• Why brain fog and sleep issues are among the most debilitating changes
• The impact of hormonal shifts on mood, libido, skin, hair, and body composition
• Misconceptions about estrogen, the WHI study, and hormone therapy
• The role of testosterone and why it is often a missing piece
• How to communicate with your partner about what you are experiencing
• Why advocating for yourself and finding an educated provider is essential

Resources from this Episode:

Learn more about Tamsen Fadal: https://tamsenfadal.com

Menopause Society Provider Finder: https://menopausesociety.org

Get Tamsen's book, "How to Menopause: Take Charge of Your Health, Reclaim Your Life, and Feel Even Better than Before"

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Today, I'm joined by Debra Martin, a certified research medium whose three near death experiences completely transformed her life. Each experience opened her to the reality of the soul, the presence of divine love, and a deeper understanding of why we are here.

Debra shares how these moments awakened her spiritual gifts, led her into unexpected healing abilities, and helped her remember who we truly are beneath the human experience. Her stories offer hope, validation, and a powerful reminder that we are never alone.

In this episode, we explore:

• What Debra experienced during her three near death experiences and how they changed her life
• The role of spiritual surgeons, divine intervention, and soul contracts in healing
• Why emotional patterns, childhood wounds, and unprocessed pain often sit beneath illness
• How Debra facilitates remote healing sessions and the profound results she has witnessed
• Why love, presence, and connection to your divine essence are essential parts of healing

Resources from this Episode:

Learn more about Debra Martin: https://debramartinhealer.com/

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What does it really mean to live a soul aligned life, and why does it often feel so hard, even when I know it leads to more peace, joy, and freedom?

In this episode, I break down what a soul aligned life actually is (beyond spiritual buzzwords), why it can feel like everything is "falling apart" when you are actually waking up, and how to start consciously partnering with the part of you that is 99.99% Source instead of the 0.01% that is ego.

I share practical, grounded tools for navigating big life transitions, sitting with uncomfortable emotions without getting swallowed by them, and working with your triggers so they become portals to growth instead of proof that you are broken.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• What a soul aligned life really is
• How to shift from "life happens to me" to "life happens for me"
• How challenges and transitions can deepen your alignment
• Simple practices to sit with emotions and use presence to calm anxiety
• How your outer life mirrors your beliefs and how trigger work realigns you

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In this episode, I'm joined by Elizabeth April, author of Your Anxiety Is Giving Me Anxiety. We explore a powerful reframe of anxiety, not as something to fix or eliminate, but as an intelligent signal from the nervous system pointing toward healing and deeper self-awareness.

Elizabeth shares her framework for identifying whether anxiety is rooted in the past, present, or future, why high-functioning tendencies often come from overstimulation, and how her Renew Technique helps move out of survival mode and into lasting nervous system regulation, trust, and conscious awareness aligned with living from your Adult Chair.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why anxiety can feel contagious and how we absorb the emotional states of others

• How to identify whether your anxiety is driven by past experiences, present overwhelm, or future fear

• Why common coping tools often manage symptoms without addressing the root cause

• How the Renew Technique helps you recognize, neutralize, and work with anxiety

• The role of physical and digital clutter in nervous system overload

• How to use awareness to regulate your body before anxiety escalates

• Why personal growth and healing often happen through challenge, not comfort

Resources from this Episode:

Visit Elizabeth April's website

Get the book: Your Anxiety is Giving Me Anxiety

Follow Elizabeth April on Instagram and Socials: @Elizabeth.April

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In this episode, I'm joined by behavioral coach and human design expert Emma Dunwoody, author of Human Design Made Simple. Emma and I explore what human design really is (beyond the "woo"), how it maps your unique energetic blueprint and why understanding your type can feel like a deep exhale of self-permission.

This conversation is both practical and inspiring. We talk about why so many of us are exhausted and burned out, how women's energy cycles differ from the 24-hour "hustle" model, and how human design can guide the way you work, parent and build relationships. Emma shares powerful stories from her own life and business, and I share what I discovered in my own chart. Together, we explore how human design can help you shift out of shame and "shoulds" and move into a more aligned, authentic way of living, very much in sync with what it means to live from your Adult Chair.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• What human design is and how it combines ancient wisdom and modern science into an "energetic blueprint"

• A simple breakdown of the 5 human design types and what each is here to do

• Why so many Generators and Manifesting Generators end up burned out

• How women's ~28-day energetic cycle clashes with the push-to-produce 24/7 model

• How understanding design can transform your relationships and parenting

• What I learned about my own chart and why it felt so validating

Resources from this Episode:

Visit Emma's website & print out YOUR chart!

Listen to The Human Design Podcast

Check out Emma's new book Human Design Made Simple

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As we step into 2026, I've been reflecting on why so many New Year resolutions fall apart and why real change can feel so elusive, even when we want it deeply. After a year of shedding old patterns and facing familiar triggers, many of us are ready for something that truly feels different.

I explore lasting change is not about trying harder or setting better goals but about creating an identity shift from the inside out. When who you are begins to change, your life naturally follows, and this year no longer has to repeat the last.

In this episode, I share:

• Why New Year resolutions rarely stick and what actually works

• How triggers point us toward the deeper work that creates real change

• What it means to make an identity shift rather than a surface level goal

• A simple four step process to help you embody the version of yourself you are becoming

• How to lead yourself from your Adult Chair in everyday life

Resources from this Episode:

The Adult Chair book is NOW AVAILABLE!

Join us in The Adult Chair Collective

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