EP94: New pen, glass cups, and TRAVELER'S DINER

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Let’s talk about adulting— actual adulting. Not just paying bills or keeping a houseplant alive, but the kind that involves emotional maturity, healthy boundaries, and conscious self-leadership. Because let’s be honest, most of us weren’t taught how to be fully functioning adults… and it shows. Joining us is Michelle Chalfant , licensed therapist turned holistic life coach, creator of The Adult Chair® model, and author of the new book The Adult Chair: Get Unstuck, Claim Your Power, and Transform Your Life . With millions reached through her podcast, coaching programs, and retreats, she’s here to walk us through the five pillars of being a healthy, grounded adult. Here’s the truth: being an adult isn’t about checking boxes or pretending you’re fine. It’s about owning your truth. Feeling your feelings. Practicing compassion without letting yourself off the hook. It’s about setting firm boundaries—with no need for justification—and recognizing that your triggers are not flaws, they’re clues. None of us were handed a guidebook for how to grow up emotionally. We inherited patterns from people who were figuring it out as they went. But what Michelle shares today is empowering: it’s never too late to unlearn what no longer serves you and become the adult you were meant to be. Whether you’re starting this work or knee-deep in your personal development era, this episode will meet you where you are—and help you move forward with clarity, self-trust, and strength. Connect with Michelle: Website: https://theadultchair.com/ Book: https://theadultchair.com/book IG: https://www.instagram.com/themichellechalfant/?hl=en FB: https://www.facebook.com/@TheMichelleChalfant/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/michellechalfant Related Podcast Episodes: How To Build Emotionally Mature Leaders with Dr. Christie Smith | 272 Boundaries vs. Ultimatums with Jan & Jillian Yuhas | 297 Gentleness: Cultivating Compassion for Yourself and Others with Courtney Carver | 282 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Welcome to another episode of The Stationery Cafe, where we talk about all things stationery and fun topics in this hobby! In this episode, April from @penguinscreative catches up with Kelly from @kellyloveletters about what's new in the stationery world. OURS Studio released some new items for this holiday season, while TWSBI tempts us with another new rose gold Eco. April shares her favorite stationery-adjacent item recently while Kelly reviews the Inkvent she opened so far! Finally, is everyone excited about the new TRAVELER'S DINER Limited Set release by TRAVELER'S COMPANY?

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EP94: New pen, glass cups, and TRAVELER'S DINER

The Stationery Cafe

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published 2 years ago

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#Lifestyle #Hobbies #APRIL & PHYLLIS

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Welcome to another episode of The Stationery Cafe, where we talk about all things stationery and fun topics in this hobby! In this episode, April and Kelly catch up on their most recent adventures from Houston at Little Craft Fest. We shared what we ate, what we saw, and what we bought!

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EP131: Do Everything You Can to Resist 1:24:16

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Welcome to another episode of The Stationery Cafe, where we talk about all things stationery and fun topics in this hobby! In this episode, April and Kelly catch up on their journals and stationery usage in the first month of the year. April shared stories about her recent travels, and Kelly started a new project! We discussed word of the year as well as new stationery in the market that caught our eyes!…

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EP130: Self-awareness is a start 1:28:23

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Welcome to another episode of The Stationery Cafe, where we talk about all things stationery and fun topics in this hobby! In this episode, April and Kelly reflect on stationery and personal goals from this year, while looking forward to new objectives for 2025. We shared our favorite stationery items of the year, and talk about dream purchases for next year.…

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EP129: We went on a stationery road trip 1:23:02

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Welcome to another episode of The Stationery Cafe, where we talk about all things stationery and fun topics in this hobby! In this episode, April and Kelly got together to talk about the fun adventures they had on the TRAVELER'S COMPANY Road Trip event in early November. We also talked about fun acquisitions and new things in the stationery world.…

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EP128: I'm not using a Hobonichi next year 1:38:49

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Welcome to another episode of The Stationery Cafe, where we talk about all things stationery and fun topics in this hobby! In this episode, April, Phyllis, and Kelly got together to discuss their Techo Kaigi (planner and journal line up) for 2025! We discussed difficult things we ran into this year with our techo kaigi as well as things we're excited for next year!…

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EP127: Raptors, Moo Deng, and everything but stationery 1:39:08

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Welcome to another episode of The Stationery Cafe, where we typically talk about all things stationery, but not in this episode. Instead, April and Kelly decided to have some fun by inviting special guests Anabelle from @stringsandpedals, Toasty from @toastytreat, CY from @tokyostationpens, and Drew from @deeseebee for some non-stationery-related banter. From recent travel stories to moist hippos, we cover many things and are all over the place. Nevertheless, we hope you enjoy this episode like an inside joke and have some fun with us!…

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EP126: Penabled in the Jacuzzi 2:06:39

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EP125: I'm going for the glass pens 1:16:22

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EP124: Shows, Fests, and Trips 1:27:25

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EP123: Thirty Six Mt. Fujis 1:14:17

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EP122: Many shapes of eggplants 1:15:42

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