Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life

Have you ever felt trapped by something that once seemedlike success? In today's episode, Michelle explores the idea of"golden handcuffs", those roles, titles, or systems that offersecurity and recognition but may quietly limit your freedom, purpose, or influence. She invites you to consider whether your next step is about leaving a system or simply becoming more intentional within i...

What if the peace you've been searching for feelsuncomfortable at first? In today's episode, Michelle explores why real peace cansometimes feel confusing, unfamiliar, or even chaotic, especially after years of living in stress, busyness, or survival mode. As your life begins to change, your nervous system often needs time to adjust to a new way of being. Questions or comments? I'd love...

Life is full of choices, but what if they all come down toone simple question: Will I choose peace? In today's episode, Michelle explores what it really meansto live from a place of peace, not by avoiding challenges, but by responding to them with greater clarity, discernment, and intention. She shares practical insights on simplifying your thinking, recognizing life's natural cycles, and...

What if the greatest source of change in your life isn'tfound by changing your circumstances, but by changing your perspective? In today's episode, Michelle explores one of the most challenging and liberating principles of personal growth: "I am the cause." While we often believe that other people or difficult situations create our emotions, the truth is far more empowering. Our...

Today's episode explores something we all experience butrarely stop to examine: the power of group thinking. When life throws unexpected challenges our way, it's easy to get swept up in blame, frustration, and the emotions of those around us. But what if we chose a different response? Drawing from a recent experience after severe storms leftthousands without power, Michelle shares a powerf...

When life changes unexpectedly, it's easy to focus on whatyou've lost or what you still need. But what if your greatest next step is simply taking inventory of what you already have? In today's episode, Michelle reflects on the lessons she'slearned while recovering from a recent car accident and making important life and business decisions. She shares why gathering your resources,...

Keep It Super Simple Life can become complicated quickly, especially when you'rejuggling responsibilities, relationships, dreams, and unexpected challenges. But what if the path forward isn't to do more? What if it's to simplify? In today's episode, Michelle shares one of the coreprinciples she teaches through Grow By 1: KISS, Keep It Super Simple. From time management and relation...

We all love a shortcut, especially when we're trying togrow, heal, or solve a problem. But what if the next step isn't a shortcut at all? What if it's simply doing the thing you've already been told to do? In today's episode, Michelle explores how often we overlookthe simple guidance we've been receiving, whether from our intuition, our body, trusted mentors, or life itself...

Growth isn't always comfortable. In fact, sometimes the verymoment you're stepping into a new season is when the old one begins calling your name. In today's episode, Michelle shares a deeply personal storyfrom her recovery following a recent car accident. During a moment of physical exhaustion and emotional overwhelm, she experienced an unexpected thought that reminded her just how pe...

Sometimes life has a way of getting our attention when we'vebeen ignoring the quiet nudges for too long. In today's episode, Michelle shares the unexpected story ofa recent car accident and the surprising lesson that emerged from it: sometimes what feels like a setback is actually an invitation to upgrade. As she navigates recovery, the loss of a beloved vehicle, and the search for a repla...

This week, Michelle concludes her special behind-the-scenesseries with a look at one of the most innovative areas of growth happening inside Grow By 1. While this episode may not apply to everyone, it offers a fascinating glimpse into the future of leadership development, professional growth, and meaningful learning experiences. Today, Michelle shares how Grow By 1 is helping organizations, consul...

This week, Michelle is stepping outside her usual podcastformat to share a rare behind-the-scenes look at what is happening inside Grow By 1. In this special series, listeners are getting an inside view of the programs, services, and opportunities that support personal and professionalgrowth. Today, Michelle shares how her one-on-one and group coaching work has evolved over the years and what coac...

This week, Michelle is giving listeners a rare behind-the-scenes look at the work happening inside Grow By 1. In this special series, she's sharing the programs, tools, and resources that support coaches, leaders, and lifelong learners around the world. Today, Michelle explores the coaching resources she hasdeveloped through decades of research, practice, and real-world experience. From books...

This week, Michelle is stepping away from her usual podcastformat to give listeners a rare behind-the-scenes look at what is happening inside Grow By 1. In this special series, she shares the programs, opportunities, and ideas that are shaping the future of the organization and the people it serves. Today, Michelle introduces the Certified Growth Leader (CGL)Program, a groundbreaking initiative de...

This week, Michelle is doing something she rarely does:pulling back the curtain on the work happening inside Grow By 1. In this special series, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at the programs, resources, and opportunities designed to help people grow personally and professionally. Today, Michelle shares the story behind the Grow By 1 Storeand the many ways it provides accessible support, f...

This week, we're sharing guided meditations from our Working with Angel Energy course in response to listener requests for both angel insights and practical meditation tools. What does success really mean? Is it achievement, abundance, purpose, fulfillment, or something even deeper? In this powerful guided meditation, you'll connect with the Angel of Success and explore your own vision of...

This week, we're sharing guided meditations from our Working with Angel Energy course in response to listener requests for both angel insights and practical meditation tools. Courage isn't the absence of fear. It's the willingness tomove forward even when the path ahead feels uncertain. In this guided meditation, you'll work with the Angel of Courage and connect with your higher se...

This week, we're sharing guided meditations from our Working with Angel Energy course in response to listener requests for both angel insights and practical meditation tools. Most people want peace, but few realize that lasting harmonybegins with creating order within. In this guided meditation, you'll connect with the Angel of Order and Harmony to discover how joy, peace, integrity, and i...

This week, we're sharing guided meditations from our Working with Angel Energy course in response to listener requests for both angel insights and practical meditation tools. And as a special bonus, this episode is part of our celebration of Episode 1900! Thank you for being part of thisincredible journey. Relationships shape every part of our lives, but the mostimportant relationship is the o...

This week, we're sharing guided meditations from our Working with Angel Energy course in response to listener requests for both angel insights and practical meditation tools. What does abundance really mean? Most people think abundance is about money, but true abundance touches every area of life. In this guided meditation, you'll connect with the Angel of Abundance and explore how love, g...

What if open-mindedness is the quality that makes all the others possible? In this final episode of the 10-part series, Michelle explores why open-mindedness may be one of the most important qualities for personal growth, leadership, coaching, and healthy relationships. She shares how curiosity, humility, and a willingness to see beyond what we think we know can open doors to solutions, deeper con...

What are you truly being faithful to? In this episode, Michelle explores faithfulness as something deeper than religion or belief. She reframes it as commitment, devotion, and alignment with what you say matters most. Through powerful stories and practical examples, she challenges listeners to examine who or what they trust, whether their daily actions reflect those values, and how faithful consis...

What if patience isn't about waiting at all, but about trust? In this episode, Michelle explores why patience is one of the most powerful qualities of leadership, coaching, and personal growth. She shares how impatience is often rooted in fear, while true patience comes from a deep certainty that the right opportunities, people, and outcomes will arrive at the right time. If you've ever fe...

What if generosity isn't about giving more, but trusting more? In this episode, Michelle explores why generosity is one of the most overlooked qualities of effective leadership and personal success. Through stories about protecting ideas, sharing knowledge, and extending kindness even when it's uncomfortable, she challenges listeners to examine where they may be holding on too tightly and...

In this episode, Michelle explores the powerful quality ofdefenselessness and why letting go of the need to attack, defend, or prove ourselves can create deeper peace, stronger relationships, and more effective leadership. Through personal stories and practical examples, she shares howshifting from certainty and debate to curiosity and experience can transform the way we communicate, coach, and co...