497: Michelle's Mom Joins the Podcast: A Surprise Mini-Session That Stops Negative Self-Talk

Today's episode is a true "sneak attack" mini-session I recorded on the spot because the shift happened so fast, I wanted you to hear it in real time. At first, I introduced my guest "JoJo" as a code name. Then we reveal the big moment: "JoJo" is actually my mom, Nancy Brindisi, and this is her first-ever time on the podcast! My mom is in that brave space of considering dating again after years, and the negative self-talk started spiraling. So I walked her through one simple practice that stopped the mental loop within minutes, and the calm that followed was unmistakable. In this episode, I share: Why negative self-talk often spikes when you're stepping into something new, especially dating again How I work with "parts" as energetic parts work (working with the energy of the judging, doubting part) A practical way to borrow supportive energy when you can't access your Adult Chair in the moment How this practice can come through as words, images, or a felt sense, and why your way is the right way MORE MICHELLE CHALFANT Website: Membership: The Adult Chair Collective Instagram: Facebook: The Adult Chair® Facebook Group: YouTube:

You can listen to 497: Michelle's Mom Joins the Podcast: A Surprise Mini-Session That Stops Negative Self-Talk online on Radio and Podcast. Open the player on this page to stream the available audio.

497: Michelle's Mom Joins the Podcast: A Surprise Mini-Session That Stops Negative Self-Talk is an episode from The Adult Chair by Michelle Chalfant.

This episode is 21:04 long.

This episode was published on Feb 12, 2026.

Yes. Use the heart button on the episode page to add it to your favorite episodes list.

Yes. This page shows related episodes from The Adult Chair when more episodes are available from the podcast feed.