Michelle Aalbers
Hypothetically Intentional
The Refined Sunday Soul-Session Pull up a chair for a different kind of Sunday service. I’m Michelle Aalbers, and on Hypothetically Intentional , we’re trading surface-level talk for soul-level truth. Every week, I dive into the question: What if we set intentions with everything we do? Whether I’m hanging out with a guest or sharing a solo heart-to-heart, these are the candid, gritty, and beautiful stories of healing and wisdom that remind us we aren’t alone. We explore spirituality and purpose through real human connection—which means we laugh, we share, and we aren't afraid of a little tas...
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Michelle Aalbers
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Jul 5, 2026
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Episodes
Choose Yourself Summit Recap 11.02.2024 17:21
This week, Michelle tells Andrew (and you!) all about her experience and takeaways from the most recent Choose Yourself Summit. You can grab a PAN or take a NAP this episode, but keep your ears open, because you won't want to miss it! Send us Fan Mail This podcast is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute providing professional medical...
Body-Mind Awareness 04.02.2024 23:36
This technique didn't have a name (that we knew of), so I gave it one! Today Michelle and Andrew discuss how to become more aware of your emotional state by paying attention to your body. This one's really practical and helpful, and I use it all the time, so enjoy. Send us Fan Mail This podcast is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only and does not const...
Grokky Store Lessons 28.01.2024 18:59
Just about all of us have to go to the grocery store. But what sort of lessons can we learn from the old grokky stokky about how to take care of ourselves? This week, Michelle and Andrew talk about self-care and how to show yourself that you're worth it. Send us Fan Mail This podcast is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute providing...
"AHA" Moments 21.01.2024 18:38
When was the last time you went "aha"? If you've spent any time with Michelle, it's definitely something you've heard from her before, but this week she dives in to what these moments of realization are all about. She even gives us a fun little acronym to highlight the key pieces to these moments of clarity! Send us Fan Mail This podcast is provided for educational, inform...
No Cooks Allowed! 14.01.2024 21:48
Welcome to Hypothetically Bintentional, which is how I accidentally mispronounced the title during the intro today! This week, Michelle and Andrew expand more on the idea of Bakers and Chefs that Healthy Boundaries Guy introduced several weeks ago. Send us Fan Mail This podcast is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute providing professiona...
Solo Mission #3: Journeys 06.01.2024 18:50
Michelle has one final solo podcast this week, where she explains a bit more about what she does, where she comes from, and why she's doing what she's doing today! 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...
Solo Mission #2: A New Year 31.12.2023 10:43
Happy New Year everyone! Of all the holidays of the year, New Years has got to be the one this podcast can get behind the most. It's the time of year where everyone gets together and sets their intentions for next year. That's what New Years resolutions are. Not to mention we're one heck of a party :) Enjoy this episode sharing Michelle's perspective on the new year, how she re...
Solo Mission #1: Pause and Effect 24.12.2023 19:24
Michelle is flying solo this week to discuss how she takes time to pause in her day-to-day life. Hear her share how she chooses to take time for herself, so that she can show up in the world the best way she can. You're getting a lot of pure Michelle wisdom today, so enjoy this treat! Send us Fan Mail This podcast is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only an...
It's Backwards! A Hairy Conversation 17.12.2023 19:48
What do we mean it's backwards? The intro and the intention are at the end. This is a silly conversation we had before we started recording...or so we thought! We clearly don’t know the subject we are talking about in this hairy conversation. Are you fascinated or in awe of other people’s gifts? Have you uncovered your unique gifts? We’d love it if you’d take us up on the challenge we offer...
Boundary Anxiety 10.12.2023 28:41
GUESS WHO'S BACK??? Andrew returns as cohost this episode, fittingly enough, about anxiety! Andrew and Michelle discuss how to fill in the hole leftover in a relationship after setting a boundary with someone in your life. Send us Fan Mail This podcast is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute providing professional medical advice, di...
Getting Thai-ed Down 03.12.2023 31:26
This week, Healthy Boundaries Guy returns with Michelle, to discuss something (or should I say somewhere) that they love: Chiang Mai, Thailand. Our hosts discuss the change of pace, the challenges, and the sense of letting go that make Thailand their happy place. Send us Fan Mail This podcast is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute provid...
Knowing Thy Limits 26.11.2023 26:45
When does well-intentioned support go too far? Can it be dangerous to set "permanent limits" for ourselves, or is that healthy? When we don't like something someone does, how much should we take before cutting them out of our lives? The answers to all these questions have to do with awareness, a topic that Michelle and Healthy Boundaries Guy dig into this week. Send us Fan Mail This...
People Priorities 19.11.2023 37:19
What do we owe to each other? That's like... maybe the hardest question of all time. Philosophically speaking. Fortunately, we've got the great minds of Michelle and Dan back this week to discuss it! They talk about the guilt of setting boundaries, being a good friend to a few people, and the nuances of kindness. Send us Fan Mail This podcast is provided for educational, informational,...
A Man, a Manager, and a Manipulator 12.11.2023 30:52
The question is simple: How do you deal with someone in your life who is manipulative? But the discussion that follows is rich and long! Enjoy Michelle and Special Guest: Healthy Boundaries Guy (AKA Dan) as they talk about business, family, setting boundaries, and assholes. Send us Fan Mail This podcast is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only and does not consti...
Yoga Nidra Guided Meditation 05.11.2023 42:47
This is a really special episode. This week, Michelle guides you through a meditation from the Yoga Nidra practice. Isn't that cool?! I think it's cool. Plus, you get to hear her say the word "buttock"! Twice. Hehe. Please don't listen to this episode while you're driving, because it just might put you to sleep. Prepare yourself to be relaxed! Note: There are some lon...
The First Halloween Special 29.10.2023 18:52
What's the scariest thing you can think of? Ghosts? Zombies? A barrel of toxic waste?? WRONG! The true scariest thing is... technology problems!! OoooOOooOOoOoOo Okay, maybe not. But that's not going to stop them from haunting Jake and Michelle this halloween special! Don't worry though, your local editing wizard Andrew managed to save the day this time, and make the episode listena...
Disturbing Deliberations with Daryl 22.10.2023 31:16
It's spooky season everyone! That means it's the perfect time to talk about fear, and how it impacts our lives. Daryl returns this week for another episode, and offers his input on what fear is: the good, the bad, and the ugly. Send us Fan Mail This podcast is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute providing professional medical a...
Delightful Discussions with Daryl 15.10.2023 28:45
Sometimes, the universe conspires to bring two people together, and that's just what happened with special guest Daryl and Michelle. Get ready for a lot of light metaphors, because that's just how we do! The duo discuss parenting, podcasting, and purpose. Not in that order. Michelle and Daryl's conversation doesn't stop here, so tune in again next week for part 2! Send us Fan...
The Spoons Special 08.10.2023 24:57
In this episode, Michelle is joined by special guest Spoons in a discussion about travel. No one is more qualified to talk about travel than them this episode, because they're doing it as they record!! They're bringing you their road-tripping feedback hot off the presses! Send us Fan Mail This podcast is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only and does no...
Return of the Elder Brother 01.10.2023 26:11
Jake returns this episode, along with Michelle, to discuss travel! They both share their recent travel experiences, and discuss applying what they've learned to their life. 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 serv...
Optimal Optimism Part 2 24.09.2023 31:16
You know, this felt like a really good episode. I think we had a great conversation about happiness, games, and perspective. Definitely one of my personal favorites. Enjoy our convo. See y'all next week :) I guess we technically mention this video, but we were really just doing our own thing this week, building off our conversations from last episode. As always, we don't necessarily endo...
Optimal Optimism Part 1 17.09.2023 20:25
What does the research on positivity say about how to be happy? How do Michelle and Andrew feel about that? Is optimism always the best outlook on life? And what can we do in order to see the world in a more positive way? We discuss the following video on the show this week. As always, we don't necessarily endorse the video or Shawn Anchor; it's just a starting point for discussion! http...
The Back to School Frenzy 09.09.2023 33:03
Come for the discussion on how the culture of going back to school impacts early fall, stay for the great segways! This week, Michelle and Andrew discuss what it's like to have too much going on, and how to take care of yourself in stressful times. We also discuss school, learning, grinding, and flowing! Send us Fan Mail This podcast is provided for educational, informational, and entertainme...
Wu Wei: Part 2 Any Wei You Want It 03.09.2023 23:13
We may live in a landlocked state, but that's not going to stop us from making metaphors about the ocean!! Learn with Michelle and Andrew about how Wu Wei, the art of not forcing, is just like the tide, and undertows, and sailing! We promise that at least one of us knows what we're talking about. Send us Fan Mail This podcast is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment...
Wu Wei: Part 1 The WOOO Way! 27.08.2023 25:36
Wu Wei is the art of Not Forcing, and it is discussed by Alan Watts, who speaks like Swiss Cheese. Michelle and Andrew what it means to them to see the world as it is, before we start trying to put everything into boxes. What does the world look like to a child? What does it look like to a dog? As a bonus, Michelle shares lots of stories from her days teaching preschool! Come for the Wu Wei, stay...
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