The Adult Chair Michelle Chalfant

Did you know that your physical health directly impacts your emotional state — and vice versa? 
Think about it: when you’re not in a good place emotionally, how does your body feel? Full of aches and pains, stomach issues, or other not-so-comfortable symptoms? 
In today’s episode, Dr. Tom O'Bryan, an internationally recognized speaker on food sensitivities, environmental toxins, and the development of autoimmune diseases, joins me to discuss the intricate link between physical and emotional health.
You may be surprised to know that everyday substances like gluten in modified food, toxins in the environment, and even electromagnetic waves can trigger an immune response that leads to inflammation and a range of health issues, including serious conditions like Alzheimer’s.
Dr. Tom shares startling insights into how certain foods, especially those altered chemically to enhance taste, can adversely affect our body’s defense mechanisms and even lead to addiction. We'll also explore the crucial differences in the prevalence of chemicals allowed in food and household products across different regions, like the US and the European Union.
Of course, we also talk about small lifestyle adjustments that you can do right now to dramatically improve your health, such as opting for glass Tupperware or incorporating more organic products into your diet. 
Listen to discover:
 
The link between emotional and physical health.
How unresolved emotional issues can manifest physically. 
Why inflammation is at the core of most health issues.
The significant impact of our diet on our health, focusing on common culprits like gluten.
Why small lifestyle changes can make massive impacts on your overall health.  
Listen to continue your wellness journey with us and understand how to take charge of your health in today’s complex world.



Quotes to Remember:
"If there’s any area that people don’t want to talk about, it’s their emotions. And anytime I have a patient that says, ‘I’ve been everywhere, and I’ve tried everything, and I’m still not better,’ it almost always is emotional baggage that’s buried so deep, they don’t know it’s there." - Tom
"We’re born and raised in this world to think that when you have a symptom, you take whatever they tell you to take, and the symptom goes away. Now you’re healthy. No, you're not. You didn’t have a deficiency of the medicine." - Tom
"So many people are walking around with trauma, and they don’t know it; it’s either they haven’t touched it, they haven’t looked at it, or they’re walking around with anger, they’re walking around with unprocessed grief, sadness, whatever it might be. And it’s contributing physically." - Michelle



Connecting with Dr. Tom O'Bryan:
For those looking to dive deeper into the relationship between chronic inflammation and various health disorders, explore Dr. O'Bryan's resources. His insights into the effects of diet and environment on health are transformative and can be explored further through his published works and his website.
 
As we wrap up this enlightening discussion, consider how your own physical health could be influencing your emotional well-being. Remember, it’s not just about treating symptoms but addressing the root causes that intertwine our mental and physical states. And if you’d like to join Dr. Tom O’Bryan’s upcoming summit, just click here. 
 
LINKS & RESOURCES
Dr. Tom O’Bryan Website
https://thedr.com/
 
The Inflammation Equation Summit
theinflammationequation.com/adult
 
Dr. Tom O’Bryan Instagram 
https://www.instagram.com/thedrtomobryan
 
Dr. Tom O’Bryan Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/thedr.com.english/
 
Dr. Tom O’Bryan YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzlefeGh3JA-Nm0jtf9iYoQ
 
FLFE
https://www.flfe.net/
 
Air Doctor
airdoctorpro.com/AdultChair
 
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Today’s episode was inspired by a conversation with a dear friend who was seeking relationship advice. 
 
The truth is that many relationships face similar challenges — even relationships that aren’t romantic. 
 
As I explained the significance of self-awareness in her relationship, the role of her childhood wounds in shaping her interactions, and how to effectively repair and improve the communication in her relationship, I realized that the conversation was something everyone could benefit from. 
 
If you would like to start improving your relationship today, stop what you’re doing and listen to this week’s episode.
 
In this episode, I share the three strategies you can use to improve your relationship:
Self-reflection and ownership
Healthy communication
Effective repair strategies 
 
I also include actionable tips centered on understanding yourself better to improve the dynamics of your interactions with others.
 
Listen to discover:
The importance of self-awareness in relationships
How your childhood impacts your relationships
The power of direct questions in communication
Techniques for expressing needs and wants effectively to partners.
What “stonewalling” is and how it affects your relationships
How to manage your and your partner’s emotional needs
 
If your relationship isn’t as healthy as you’d like it to be, the tips and strategies in this episode will help you take the first step to creating a healthier, happier relationship. And we all have to start somewhere!
 
Quotes to Remember:
 
"Healthy relationships require healthy communication. It's probably one of the most important things that we can do." - Michelle
 
"The way to improve any relationship is to look in the mirror and actually look at yourself." - Michelle
 
"Instead of why is this happening to me, we ask the question, why is this happening for me?" - Michelle
 
"If you want to be with this person long term, you've got to come up with a repair plan.” - Michelle
 
“You've got to be willing to sit in whatever's going on with you, journal it out, call your coach, call a therapist, call a friend, process it, whatever you need to do in order to help yourself to work through that." - Michelle

Connect with Michelle: For more insights and tools to help you navigate your relationships, visit my website and check out the free resource on "Five Healthy Relationship Myths That Keep You Disconnected From Your Partner" at The Adult Chair Website.
 
LINKS & RESOURCES
MORE ADULT CHAIR
 
The Adult Chair® Website
https://theadultchair.com   
 
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
 

Hello, beautiful souls! I’m thrilled to welcome you back to "The Adult Chair" where we explore the paths to emotional maturity and healthier relationships. Today, we’re diving into a fascinating discussion with the wonderful Barbara Ireland, author of "How to Stop Negative Thoughts: What My Near-Death Experience Taught Me About Mind Loops, Neuroscience, and Happiness."
Listen to discover:
Barbara’s Near-Death Experience and Its Impact: Barbara shares her powerful near-death experience that profoundly shifted her perspective on life, emotional health, and the power of our thoughts. This extraordinary event led her to develop techniques to overcome negative mental loops that influence our emotional well-being.
The Concept of Mind Loops: We delve into what mind loops are and how they can trap us in cycles of negative thinking. Barbara explains how these loops not only affect our mental health but can also manifest physically and disrupt our lives.
Strategies to Break Free from Negative Thinking: Barbara introduces her method for breaking free from destructive thought patterns, which includes recognizing and renaming thoughts to detach from their negative impacts. This process helps shift perspective and regain control over one’s mental state.
Applying Barbara’s Insights in Everyday Life: Practical tips from Barbara’s book and methodologies are discussed, giving listeners actionable strategies to apply in their daily lives to improve mental clarity and emotional resilience.
Quotes to Remember:
"We come here with these brains, these minds, but no one teaches us how to use them. And they're so powerful, continually creating our existence." - Barbara
"Everyone says this loosely: We are spiritual beings in human form... But did you really think about that?... I love that you brought that up." - Michelle
"If we get into unconscious negative habits of thinking, we are unconsciously creating negative outcomes." - Barbara
"We need to be looking at what the heck we're thinking. That seems to be the root of everything. That's the taproot to everything else." - Michelle
"Every question [in my life review] was about my thoughts. What does that tell you about the potency of our thoughts?" - Barbara
“Who is God? What is God? I was born and raised Catholic, but it never resonated as deeply as what I felt my whole life already. I felt this deep connection with God, source, universe, whatever you want to call it." - Michelle
"Once you clean your thoughts and you've cleaned your emotions and you don't have to wait till it's all gone, but once that process is up, you're being unblocked there to start creating from a conscious level." - Barbara
 
Connect with Barbara: For those inspired by today's discussion and eager to learn more about managing mind loops, Barbara’s insights and techniques can be explored further through her book and at How to Stop Negative Thoughts. Additionally, keep an eye out for her upcoming workshops and group sessions, which promise to be enriching.



LINKS & RESOURCES
Barbara Ireland Website
https://www.howtostopnegativethoughts.com
 
Barbara Ireland Instagram 
https://www.instagram.com/authorbarbaraireland 
 
Barbara Ireland Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/MindLoopsMentor/
 
Barbara Ireland YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/c/barbaraireland
 
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The Adult Chair® Website
https://theadultchair.com   
 
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
 

Hello, my beautiful Adult Chair family! It’s Michelle Chalfant, and I’m thrilled to be back with you after a few months away. These months have been a transformative journey for me, one filled with deep introspection and change, not just personally but also for our beloved podcast.
 
In this episode, I’m joined by someone very special, Jennifer Dawn, who has been a guide, mentor, and friend to me through this incredible period of growth. Jennifer has a profound connection to energy and healing, and she generously shared her insights on self-discovery and the transformative power of embracing our true selves.
 
Listen to discover:
The Journey of Coming Back: I open up about my break from the podcast and what it meant for my personal growth.
Jennifer Dawn’s Impact: Jennifer talks about her life’s work, dedicated to awakening consciousness and guiding others to remember their true nature.
Embracing the Cycles of Life: We delve into how personal and global transformations are akin to the natural cycles of the seasons—necessary and rejuvenating.
Navigating Personal Transformations: Jennifer and I discuss how to find peace and direction during challenging times by connecting more deeply with our true selves.
 
Quotes to Remember:
"Who we think we are, is not really who we are. We are so much more." — Michelle
 
"In the darkness of our hard moments, we find the seeds of our true becoming." — Jennifer Dawn
 
"Each step in our journey, no matter how small, leads us closer to the essence of who we truly are." — Michelle
 
This episode is a heartfelt reminder that the challenges we face are not just obstacles but opportunities for profound growth and self-discovery. Jennifer’s perspective on embracing the cycles of life offers a refreshing viewpoint on how to approach our personal evolutions. As we discuss the importance of reconnecting with ourselves, I encourage you to consider how you can tune in more deeply to your own inner wisdom.
 
Connect with Jennifer Dawn: To learn more about Jennifer’s work and access the resources she offers, please visit her website linked in our show notes. Her insights and tools, like the "Illuminated Love Oracle," are wonderful aids in the journey toward self-discovery. Use the code MICHELLE10 for 10% of her oracle deck. 
 
LINKS & RESOURCES
Jennifer Dawn Website
https://www.jenniferdawn.love/
 
Jennifer Dawn Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/jenniferdawn.love
 
Jennifer Dawn Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/jenniferdawn.love
 
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The Adult Chair® Website
https://theadultchair.com   
 
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
 

Lately, there’s been something stirring in my soul.
 
I don’t know exactly what it is yet, but I feel like it’s going to be BIG – like something new is coming, and I need to go inward and listen for what it is. 
 
Have you ever felt this way? When this happens, I believe it’s our soul tugging at us, trying to tell us something about our mission and purpose on the planet.
 
And I have made it my intention to always listen when the soul calls.
 
It’s something I like to call “soul alignment” — a practice of going within and listening to the soul to get clarity on who we are and our illuminated path.
 
In this episode, I’m teaching you how to tune into the voice of your soul (the part of you that is seated squarely in the Adult Chair), why this is so important and how to clear the blocks that stand between us and our souls.
 
The five simple practices I share in today’s podcast will help you hear your soul’s whispers and nudges, know and feel the next steps on your path and take aligned action — not from the Adolescent Chair but from the Adult Chair.
 
Listen to discover:
The power of “soul alignment”
The importance of “deep listening”
How the ego gets in the way of listening
5 steps to listen to your soul
How to unlock greater passion, purpose and peace
The ego is rooted in fear, lives in the past and future and often screams at us in a loud voice. The soul lives in the present moment and speaks to us in a whisper, which is why we have to get still to hear it. 
 
This episode will help you get out of your mind and into your heart, go inward and listen deeply to find your true purpose and guidance from within.
 
“When we align with our soul, we are guided.” - Michelle Chalfant
 
"When you're aligned with your soul, even the things that feel – to the ego – bad, what we find is that these things are the most beautiful gifts that we could have ever received." - Michelle Chalfant
 
“What your soul has in store for you is unlike anyone else on the entire planet.” - Michelle Chalfant
 
“Meditation is simply a practice that brings you into the present moment.” - Michelle Chalfant
 
“You’re going to feel nudges or feel pulled or moved to do things. That’s your soul. Pay attention.” - Michelle Chalfant 
 
“Your soul’s not going to talk to you from your head. Your soul’s going to talk to you through your heart.” - Michelle Chalfant
 
“Ego lives in past and future only. Soul lives in present moment only.” - Michelle Chalfant 
 
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https://theadultchair.com   
 
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The Adult Chair® Facebook Group
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https://www.youtube.com/c/Michellechalfant
 

What if the secret to better sleep, less inflammation and reduced pain was as simple as walking barefoot in the grass?
 
Both the earth and our bodies have an electrical charge, and “grounding” (or “earthing”) refers to the practice of connecting our bodies to the earth – keeping the body’s charge at an optimal balance and unlocking tremendous health benefits.
 
If you think this sounds like something made up by a crunchy tree hugger, think again: the father of grounding, Clint Ober, is actually a cable guy.
 
Clint had a strong connection with nature from growing up on a ranch out West and great knowledge about how electrical currents work from his career in the cable industry. 
 
One day, he saw a group of tourists all wearing thick rubber-soled shoes (a non-conductive material), and it hit him:
 
Could our modern lifestyle be keeping us from grounding into the earth?
 
This has led to a new frontier of health research, with very promising findings about the impact of grounding on inflammation, stress, autoimmune disease and more. It’s the real deal! 
 
I had the chance to talk to the man himself, Clint Ober, about how grounding works in the body, why our society is so ungrounded, the many, many health benefits of grounding and how anyone can start grounding – for FREE and today.
 
Listen to discover:
What earthing and grounding is
Why our bodies need to be connected to the earth's electrical charge
How grounding works in our immune system
The positive effect grounding can have on pain and chronic disease 
How you can start grounding today
Grounding is so simple – it literally just requires going outside with bare feet (or conductive shoes).
 
And unlike so many health hacks or miracle cures on the market, this isn’t something to be added to your health…instead, it’s a return. 
 
A return to nature, our design and the natural harmony that occurs when we’re connected to our bodies and the earth. 
 
"The earth is basically electrical." - Clint Ober
 
"We can heal these illnesses we're walking around with by grounding." - Michelle Chalfant 
 
"We've totally insulated ourselves from the earth when we're wearing shoes." - Clint Ober 
 
"You can't have inflammation in a grounded object." - Clint Ober
 
"As soon as you get grounded, then you have the earth's energy all around your body, and it pushes away all of this environmental stuff." - Clint Ober
 
"If you want to take 10 years off your [age], just go outdoors and stick your bare feet on the grass." - Clint Ober
 
"The body is always striving to heal itself. Always. We are in the way." - Michelle Chalfant
 
LINKS & RESOURCES 
 
Clint Ober Earthing and Grounding Products
https://www.earthing.com/
 
Earthing Studies
https://earthinginstitute.net/ 
 
Earthing Movie
https://www.earthingmovie.com/
 
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The Adult Chair® Website
https://theadultchair.com   
 
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