Hypothetically Intentional

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/ Fi...

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 Send us Fan Mail This podcast is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute providing professional medical advice, diagnosis, trea...

Michelle records on Christmas Eve morning and shares her evolution of grief and cherishing yourself as you heal. Send us Fan Mail This podcast is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute providing professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or professional healthcare services. -----------------------------------------------------------...

Michelle reflects on how this podcast began and considers the evolution of family traditions.  Thank you for being here!  Send us Fan Mail This podcast is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute providing professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or professional healthcare services. --------------------------------------------------...

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...

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...

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.  Send us Fan Mail This podcast is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute providing professional medical advice, diagnosis, treat...

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. Send us Fan...

What truly fuels the soul ? Is it just self-care, or is it found in the radical act of showing up fully for love, life, and community? In this deeply heartful episode of Hypothetically Intentional , Michelle sits down with Sheila from the 1,000 Hearts Project and Soul Power Nation for an inspiring conversation that gets right to the core of purposeful living and authentic connection. We explore ho...

What if the secret to living more authentically wasn't hiding inside a journal, but waiting for you on a distant shore? In this insightful episode of Hypothetically Intentional , Michelle Aalbers welcomes traveler and thinker Melissa Rodway to discuss the profound connection between moving your body and revealing your truest self. We dive deep into how travel: Invites your authentic self to s...

Life isn't always neat, and in this episode, we're talking about the freedom that comes from simply saying "Yes to the Mess." We explore the profound power of accepting that things are messy right now—and that's okay. Learn how to stop fighting the chaos and start building the skills to trust your own wisdom, navigate challenges with deep self-compassion , and make strateg...

How do you want to show up as we wrap up this year? Michelle offers intention around awareness, observation, and making compassionate choices for yourself.  Send us Fan Mail This podcast is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute providing professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or professional healthcare services. ---------------...

Are you living a reactive life? In this solo episode, I share a simple but powerful practice for shifting from chaotic reaction to peaceful response. We dive into the profound practice of pausing to notice your perspective , honoring your needs, and supporting yourself first. Learn how one small, intentional choice every day—like a 40-day practice of noticing joy—can build a foundation for calm, n...

In this solo episode, Michelle pulls a card for the collective, and the message couldn't be clearer: it's time to play! We explore the energy of the Page of Wands , a powerful call to embrace youthfulness, curiosity, and creative play . If you've been waiting for the "perfect time" to start something new, this is your invitation to jump in now . Tune in to tap into the sup...

Is your next trip just a break, or is it an accelerator for your personal growth ? In this episode of Hypothetically Intentional , we reframe travel not as an escape, but as a powerful piece of the healing journey. When we set clear intentions before we go, a simple trip becomes a transformative experience that amplifies self-awareness, courage, and deep learning. Host Michelle Aalbers, dives into...

Join me as I sit down with Asha Boggs, MSW, LGSW, to explore the powerful intersection of psychology and spirituality. We discuss the immense value of established healing modalities like therapy and how they beautifully align with deeper soul work and spiritual practice. This conversation honors the importance of both, pondering if true, whole-person healing is found when an individual combines th...

Join us for a deep dive with Linda Manning of Get Inner Clarity. We discuss her personal transformation, from the exhaustion of people-pleasing to the peace of surrendering to the Divine. Linda reveals how this shift allowed her to find her true identity and begin a powerful partnership with Source, proving that sometimes, the most courageous act is to simply let go. Find Linda at: https://getinne...

In this short but meaningful episode, host Michelle Aalbers shares some personal reflections on the healing journey. She explores the crucial shift from simply trying to stop the pain to actively seeking transformation, and highlights the vital role that community plays in this process. Michelle also shares information about the Aligned and Integrated Virtual Summit on October 11th and invites lis...

On this episode of Hypothetically Intentional, we are joined by Soul Alignment Coach Amber Maier. Amber shares her expertise on the healing journey and how to get unstuck by leveraging the wisdom of the Akashic Records and Angelic guidance. We discuss how to connect with your spirit team, heal your energy body, and overcome the patterns that hold you back from your purpose. Amber provides powerful...

On this episode of Hypothetically Intentional, I'm joined by Julie Alsaker, the founder of Lux Bioanalytics. We dive deep into her personal journey, exploring where she started and how she built her business to help people achieve their health goals. Julie shares her unique perspective on the power of experience, arguing that it's often more valuable than a list of credentials alone. Lea...

What happens when you say yes to the unknown—and keep saying yes, ten times over? Author and educator Ann McGarry joins Michelle to share the profound, funny, and heart-opening lessons she's gathered from walking The Camino ten times since 2014. From unexpected challenges to moments of grace, Ann’s story is a love letter to the healing power of the path, divine guidance, and the courage to ke...

In this episode of Hypothetically Intentional , Michelle sits down with Deborah Ann Baker, PhD, to explore the intersections of creativity, perception, and possibility. Inspired by her thought-provoking book,  There Is No Such Thing as Purple Trees: A Journey to Art, Creativity, Healing, and Soul-Led Life,  Deborah invites us to look beyond the limits we’ve been taught, to question what we see, an...

What if the turning point on your healing journey wasn’t something massive… but something gentle? In this heartfelt episode, Brandon Bonanza and I dive into the raw and real layers of self-healing—exploring Negative Unconscious Thoughts (NUTs), the importance of boundaries, and how a simple question I asked Brandon years ago shifted everything for him: "Why are you being so hard on yourself?...

We toss around the words “self-care” and “nurturing self” like they’re universally understood—but what do they actually mean? In this episode of Hypothetically Intentional , Michelle unpacks the often-misunderstood language of healing. This isn’t about candles and alone time (though those can be lovely). It's about discovering what real support looks like for you —and why healing alongside a...

In this honest and heart-centered conversation, I sit down with Josh Griffith, a creator, connector, and someone who's redefining what it means to have influence. While “influencer” might not be a title he embraces, Josh is deeply rooted in community, authenticity, and service . We talk about what it means to show up in the public eye as you are , not as who the world expects you to be. Josh...