{"podcast":{"title":"The Adult Chair Podcast with Michelle Chalfant","slug":"the-adult-chair-podcast-with-michelle-chalfant-745422","podcast_index_feed_id":745422,"rss_url":"https://theadultchair.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"http://sites.libsyn.com/74662/site","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/6/9/e/a/69ea08e531e49216d959afa2a1bf1c87/The_Adult_Chair_Podcast_with_Michelle_Chalfant.png","author":"Michelle Chalfant","episode_count":553,"summary":"Welcome to The Adult Chair Podcast with Michelle Chalfant, a transformational podcast where healing meets awakening, and self-discovery leads to profound transformation. Michelle Chalfant is a transformational guide, here to help you unlock the path to your true self. In this groundbreaking podcast, she redefines health and wellness—mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual—through powerful conversations and insights. Michelle's passion is awakening souls. With her unique blend of wisdom and practical tools, she empowers listeners to align with their higher purpose, live authentically, and thrive in a state of flow. Whether you're seeking deeper meaning, greater joy, or healing, this podcast is your guide. Featuring thought leaders, spiritual teachers, healers, and changemakers, each episode delivers actionable steps and inspiring stories to help you awaken to your soul's purpose and live a life of passion, connection, and fulfillment. This is more than a podcast—it's a journey into living fully aligned with your soul, guided by the wisdom of The Adult Chair, the ultimate seat of peace, presence, and authenticity. If you're ready to awaken to your potential, step into your power,…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-11T16:18:20.559767+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-adult-chair-podcast-with-michelle-chalfant-745422"},"episode":{"title":"510: I Had to Leave to Come Back: Why Every Relationship Starts with You","slug":"510-i-had-to-leave-to-come-back-why-every-relationship-starts-with-you","published_at":"2026-05-14T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-adult-chair-podcast-with-michelle-chalfant-745422/510-i-had-to-leave-to-come-back-why-every-relationship-starts-with-you","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-adult-chair-podcast-with-michelle-chalfant-745422","url":"https://www.theadultchair.com/podcasts","audio_url":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/theadultchair/510._I_Had_to_Leave_to_Come_Back__Why_Every_Relationship_Starts_with_You_-_final_audio.mp3?dest-id=328057","summary":"In this solo episode, I'm sharing a very personal update about the evolution of the podcast, the deeper meaning behind its new name, and what this next chapter means for all of us. I talk about why I had to step away in order to see more clearly, what I discovered about my relationship with The Adult Chair, and how coming back to it from a new place of clarity and wholeness changed everything. I also explore two powerful teachings that are at the heart of this work: the illuminated path and the importance of feeling your emotions. I share how learning to stay grounded, present, and connected to yourself can transform every relationship in your life, because the most important relationship you will ever have is the one you have with yourself. Key Takeaways Growth is ongoing, and we are always evolving into new versions of ourselves. Peace is a more sustainable goal than chasing temporary moments of happiness. Every relationship reflects something about our relationship with ourselves. The illuminated path is the path of the higher self, where each next step becomes clear when we stay present and grounded. The ego wants certainty about the future, but real alignment comes from trusting the next step. Feeling your emotions requires being in the body, not just living in the mind. Grounding, body awareness, and curiosity are essential tools for emotional healing and inner clarity. Resources from this Episode: Grounding meditation resource Inner child resource 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/gr…","meta_description":"In this solo episode, I'm sharing a very personal update about the evolution of the podcast, the deeper meaning behind its new name, and what this next ch…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1504,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-adult-chair-podcast-with-michelle-chalfant-745422/episodes/510-i-had-to-leave-to-come-back-why-every-relationship-starts-with-you/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-adult-chair-podcast-with-michelle-chalfant-745422/510-i-had-to-leave-to-come-back-why-every-relationship-starts-with-you.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}