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

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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

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Connect with Matty Lansdown:

Visit Matty's website

Matty's Podcast: The Real Weight Loss Coach

Matty on Instagram: @the.real.weight.loss.coach

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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

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The Adult Chair® Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theadultchair

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Michellechalfant