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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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Josh Axelson, the dad, talks to people with interesting stories to tell about parenthood, family and life in general. He also shares humorous observations from a dad's perspective!
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Josh Axelson, the dad, talks to people with interesting stories to tell about parenthood, family and life in general. He also shares humorous observations from a dad's perspective!
Episode 12, The tables are turned when guest host, Chad Fisher interviews the creator and main host of Dialogs With a Dad, Josh Axelson. He shares something that most others don't know from his younger years! His perspective on the difference between being a father and a dad. Enjoy and give us a 5 star review on Itunes! Also if you have feedback or suggestions, please contact the show: dialogswithadad@gmail.com Amp Up Your Dadhood!…
Bente Cluff is the wife of Leroy and the mom of Isaac, Keaton and Lola. She grew up in Texas, met and married Leroy in Arizona and moved to the Dallas area 4 years ago. Soon after, she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. It has been tough over the last few years, but she inspires us all with her smile and sense of humor! I hope her story will inspire you too!…
Live Traffic Reports by Chad. Meet my great friend Chad Fisher. He's a dad of 4 teenagers, father, supervisor for a doctors office, and an avid volunteer of The Boy Scouts of America. Listen as we talk at our neighborhood pool, and enjoy! Subscribe/Rate/Review
Meet my father-in-law, Tim Harvey. He just retired last week after 27 years active in the Navy then 19 years as a manager at a plastics manufacturing company in Lake City, SC. Listen as he and I talk about this new stage of life and about his family of 7 children, 18 grandchildren. Subscribe/rate/review…
Listen in as I talk to by oldest daughter Abby about her fundraising/business venture to support her gymnastics addiction. She wants to be on the gymnastics team so my wife and I challenged her to find a way to make some money so that she has some vested interest in her passion for gymnastics. Making money seems to have struck a chord with our amazing 10 yr old. Subscribe/rate/review…
Meet my BFF Brandon. He speaks of his rockstar wife, Maria and how he strives for balance in life with 5 children, working, and making time for his hobbies. We had some technical difficulties recording. That's how life is sometimes! Technical difficulties amidst the chaos. Enjoy!! Dialogswithadad.wordpress.com Please subscribe/rate/review the podcast. Thanks for listening!…
My brother Jake, the husband to Nadia, father of two beautiful children, wears many hats in the family business and avid runner. Being introduced to running and loving it at a young age, life got in the way. Then just a few years ago, he re-discovered his love of running and has begun running half and full marathons. He completed the Chicago Marathon last year and is training for the New York marathon later this year. How does he do it all? Enjoy and amp up your dadhood! Subscribe/rate/review…
Dialogs With A Dad, Episode 4- Heidi and Aarron Johansen- Meet my other sister and brother-in-law. They decided to sell everything to live in an RV for 18 months with their 5 children, ranging in ages from 4-16. They were able to visit 46 of our 50 states and parts of Canada, while Aarron continued to maintain his full-time employment. "It's better to have a mid-life reset, than a mid life crisis." Subscribe/Rate/Review…
Dialogs With A Dad, Episode 3- Alison Howells: Homeschooling Her Children My amazing sister homeschools her 5 children. How does she do it all? If you are new to homeschooling or considering it, this is a must-listen episode! Subscribe/Rate/Review
Dialogs With A Dad, Episode 2- While still in California, I visited the Santa Monica Pier Beach and shared my learning from the mastermind group. Subscribe/Rate/Review
Dialogs With A Dad, Episode 1-My inaugural try at podcasting. Check out Dialogs With a Dad and enjoy! Subscribe/Rate/Review
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