The Michelle Chalfant Show — Life from the Adult Chair

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Bradley Nelson, creator of The Emotion Code and The Body Code, to talk about his newer work, The Heart Code and the powerful concept of the "heart wall." We explore how trapped emotions form, how they can impact the body and mind (including anxiety, depression, disconnection, and low self-worth), and what it can look like to clear them so you can feel more love, joy, and belonging in your life.
Dr. Brad also walks me through a real, live heart wall clearing, so you can hear what the process sounds like in real time.
In this episode, you'll learn: 
What a "heart wall" is, and why Dr. Brad believes most people have one

How trapped emotions form (and why they sometimes get "stuck")

The surprising link between emotional baggage and physical pain

How inherited and absorbed emotions can become part of your emotional reality

Why clearing emotional energy can unlock love, creativity, connection, and belonging

What to expect after a heart wall release, including how the integration period can feel

Resources from this Episode:
Visit Dr. Bradley's website here. 
The Emotion Code by Dr. Bradley Nelson
The Body Code by Dr. Bradley Nelson
The Heart Code by Dr. Bradley Nelson
 
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Website: https://www.michellechalfant.com
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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
Resources from this Episode:
Get your free trigger kit here!
In case you haven't already, get your copy of The Adult Chair book now
MORE MICHELLE CHALFANT
Website: https://www.michellechalfant.com
Membership: The Adult Chair Collective
https://www.michellechalfant.com/collective 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themichellechalfant
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMichelleChalfant
The Adult Chair® Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theadultchair
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Michellechalfant

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
 
MORE MICHELLE CHALFANT
Website: https://www.michellechalfant.com
Membership: The Adult Chair Collective
https://www.michellechalfant.com/collective 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themichellechalfant
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMichelleChalfant
The Adult Chair® Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theadultchair
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Michellechalfant

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
 
MORE MICHELLE CHALFANT
Website: https://www.michellechalfant.com
Membership: The Adult Chair Collective
https://www.michellechalfant.com/collective 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themichellechalfant
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMichelleChalfant
The Adult Chair® Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theadultchair
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Michellechalfant

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
 
MORE MICHELLE CHALFANT
Website: https://www.michellechalfant.com
Membership: The Adult Chair Collective
https://www.michellechalfant.com/collective 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themichellechalfant
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMichelleChalfant
The Adult Chair® Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theadultchair
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Michellechalfant