Hypothetically Intentional

Life has been feeling a little real—and a little "windy"—lately. In this short and honest check-in, host Michelle Aalbers drops by to share a real-life update on navigating life’s messy, moving parts. Michelle explores the duality between releasing control and surrendering to co-creation, from the unexpected twists of publishing an oracle deck with artist Alysia Coffield (including a del...

How do you go from simply wanting change to actively baking your intentions into your family's daily life? Host Michelle Aalbers welcomes back Coach TJ, founder of Feminine Free and Fit , to explore what it means to work with a family wellness concierge. TJ breaks down his 6-part transformation framework, how he supports families through major life transitions, and why reevaluating our relati...

How do you know when an aspect of your life—a commitment, role, or old pattern—has outgrown its cozy container and needs to be pruned? In this episode, host Michelle Aalbers welcomes Coach TJ, founder of Feminine Free and Fit , for an expansive deep-dive into deconstructing toxic masculinity, shadow work, and reclaiming the divine feminine. TJ shares his personal journey from inner-city youth mini...

When life gets chaotic or overwhelming, is your daily card pull giving you clarity, or is it just perpetuating the noise? In this solo episode, host Michelle Aalbers shares insights from recent conversations with her students about tarot, intuition, and knowing when to pause. Michelle explores why going external to connect internally can become a slippery slope, how to identify your wisest "h...

If you've ever looked around the world and wondered why no one else seems to feel things as deeply as you do, this conversation is your validation. Host Michelle Aalbers welcomes author Danica Banes for an honest heart-to-heart on embracing spiritual gifts, setting energetic boundaries, and stepping out of hiding. Danica opens up about the physical toll of suppressing her mediumship, the vuln...

What happens when you decide to stop letting old narratives dictate who belongs in the room? In this episode, Michelle sits down with good friend Sarah Becker, founder of The Hockey Village , to discuss her mission to transform the culture around women and girls in hockey. Sarah shares her personal journey from playing varsity and college hockey to facing limiting beliefs when coaching her daughte...

Welcome back to Hypothetically Intentional ! In this special episode, host Michelle Aalbers sits down for an unscripted, deep-dive conversation with traditional artist Alysia Coffield—the brilliant mind hand-painting every single canvas for The Spiritual 2x4 Oracle Deck . We skipped our usual formal intro and jumped straight into the flow! Michelle and Alysia talk about the creation process, the e...

How do you move forward when you can no longer go back to who you used to be? Guest Sarah Farina (consultant, writer, and leadership coach) joins host Michelle Aalbers on a new moon to talk about intention-setting, personal integration, and navigating major life transitions. From corporate boardrooms to writing memoirs and walking sacred pilgrimage paths, Sarah shares practical wisdom on making pe...

What happens when a major life shift turns your entire internal world upside down? In this returning-guest episode, Michelle Aalbers sits down with intuitive coach Sam Franklin to reflect on the messy, beautiful reality of new parenthood. Sam opens up about the challenge of holding two intense opposing truths at the same time—like feeling overwhelmed while simultaneously feeling deep joy—and how w...

Why is "choosing to forgive" so much harder than it sounds? In this raw and organic conversation, Michelle welcomes back returning guest Javi Santana to explore the honest, messy journey of forgiveness. From processing childhood wounds and absent parents to navigating heavy betrayal, they break down why forgiveness isn't a quick switch. Forgiveness is a layered process of honoring y...

Have you ever missed subtle signs from the universe until Spirit had to drop a "2x4" right in front of you?  Join host Michelle Aalbers and artist Alysia Coffield as they unveil their secret collaboration two years in the making. In this episode, they explore the fine line between subtle divine whispers and unmissable cosmic wake-up calls, how laughter softens life's hardest moments...

What if we approached the transition of a season not with chaotic rushing, but with deep, conscious intention? In this episode, I’m sitting down to reflect on that late-August energy shift—that moment when summer starts to wind down. The time of year when the back-to-school rush threatens to hijack our peace. Feeling a bit energetically depleted myself, I was doing the dishes this morning when a p...

How often do you stop and check in with your internal energy before moving through your day? In this solo episode, Michelle dives into personal energy awareness—exploring how we experience our internal capacity, notice shifts in our physical body, and project that energy to others, even across a Zoom screen.  Michelle discusses the power of a quick daily check-in to assess your current state, alig...

Whether you love long drives or find them a bit tedious, being intentional before you step into the car can completely transform your journey. In this short solo episode, Michelle shares her personal "soul care toolkit" for road trips—from audiobooks for learning and curated playlists to the power of self-reflection and capturing creative ideas through hands-free voice memos.  Michelle a...

Have you ever noticed how tightly we cling to the meaning we give past events—especially when those meanings stem from our old wounds? In this episode of Hypothetically Intentional , Michelle shares a lighthearted story about a night of psychic stand-up comedy before diving into a profound visualization: the distinction between a single snapshot in time, the personal narratives shaped by our condi...

Have you ever pulled a tarot card upside down and felt an immediate flash of worry? In this solo episode, Michelle reframes tarot reversals from a sign of regression into what they truly are: a scenic detour. There is nothing wrong, no failure, and no backward movement when a card flips. Instead, Michelle explains how these detours invite us to connect with the energy of the card before it, provid...

Have you ever felt like you’re doing all the "right" things on your healing journey, yet somehow you’re still getting stuck in a loop of pain or stagnation? In this episode of Hypothetically Intentional , I invite you to step out of the boxes you’ve been trying to fit into and explore what it truly means to Choose Yourself®. We often talk about self-care and healing, but the real magic h...

Sometimes, life strips away our usual tools so we can return to the purest form of our medicine: raw intention. In this cozy, unconventional episode, I’m coming to you straight from a voice memo on my phone to offer you something deeply restorative. I am opening a 24-hour Reiki bubble for our community. Whether you are tuning in on release day to step into this shared sanctuary or listening down t...

In this solo episode, Michelle dives into the subtle but profound weight of the language we use with ourselves. By examining the hidden energy behind common phrases like "I caught myself," Michelle uncovers how we inadvertently slip into cycles of guilt, shame, and self-punishment. You’ll discover how a simple, conscious shift to the word "noticed" brings neutrality and grace t...

What if the very things that exhaust you are just invitations to change how you are dancing with life?  In this episode of Hypothetically Intentional , I sit down with my friend Shylla Webb of Inner Matter for a beautiful, messy, and deeply grounding conversation about what happens when logic meets magic and human meets divine. Shylla shares her journey from navigating childhood grief and a rigid...

Sometimes life keeps lifing, and we get so caught up in the heavy that we forget to pause, connect, and celebrate. In this lighthearted yet deeply grounded episode of Hypothetically Intentional , I’m joined by my wonderful friend Tanya Smart. Tanya opens up about navigating an intense season of high work stress, the beautiful relief of reaching a finite end date, and what it truly feels like to we...

Have you ever let perfectionism steal the joy from your own creative expression? In this episode of Hypothetically Intentional , I sit down with Laura Marks, Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT), life coach, and the founder of Indy Tangles . Laura shares her profound journey from traditional visual arts—where competitive exhibits left her feeling burned out and soul-crushed—to discovering the liberat...

In this episode of Hypothetically Intentional , we are again honoring parenthood, this time focusing on Father's Day. Following our recent Mother's Day conversation about parenthood, we are turning our curiosity toward the experience of fatherhood —examining the expectations we place on parents and how we navigate our own upbringings.  I am joined by my dear friend Javier Santana, a fath...

Have you ever felt like an expert in the language of healing, yet still feel trapped in the same old patterns? In this solo episode, I share a sneak peek into my upcoming book, Never Broken, Never Healed, Always Whole . Together, we explore the concept of the Avoidant Seeker. The Avoidant Seeker keeps us in the loop of constantly gathering tools, books, and appointments as a subconscious shield ag...

What do you do when life presents you with the ultimate duality: a season of profound celebration alongside a season of "unthinkable" challenge? In this raw solo episode, Michelle pulls back the curtain on her own currently "messy" reality. From the joy of witnessing her son’s wedding to navigating complex personal waters, she explores why we don’t have to choose between being...