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  • About
    • About Michele
    • My Philosophy
    • Contact
  • Blog
    • Inner Alignment
    • Conscious Communication
    • Authentic Connection
  • Work with Me
    • Free Relationship Training
    • Upcoming Workshops
    • Book a Consultation
    • Apply for 1:1
    • Free Resources
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Conscious Communication

Learn how to communicate in ways that foster understanding instead of conflict. Here we cover emotional maturity, boundaries, active listening, and expressing your needs clearly—so every conversation becomes a bridge instead of a wall.

Escaping the Trap of Feeling Sorry For Others

Discover the consequences of feeling sorry for others and how it can hinder your relationships. Learn how to escape this trap by embracing empathy and fostering genuine connections that go beyond sympathy.

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Not all Expectations are Bad: The Power of Spoken Expectations

Expectations are typically viewed in a negative light, and for good reason. But in this blog post, we will explore two sides of expectations, focusing on how unspoken expectations can be the source of unnecessary suffering while spoken expectations can liberate us by helping us understand our own limitations and

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The Hidden Impact of Unresolved Emotional Trauma

Human beings are social creatures. Therefore, forming connections with others is essential to our well-being. However, while communication is often cited as the key to building solid relationships, another factor is equally important yet often overlooked. In our personal or professional lives, making meaningful connections requires more than effective communication.

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Is people pleasing keeping you from having connected relationships? 

Do you find yourself constantly putting others’ needs ahead of your own? Do you struggle to say “no” to things when you don’t want to do them? Do you struggle to share your opinions, needs, or desires? If so, you might be a people pleaser. While it’s natural to want

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The Silent Treatment: What stonewalling in a relationship looks like

Ever wondered what stonewalling in a relationship looks like? Or the effects it has on a person? Or what to do if you’re the victim? If so, you’re in the right place.

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Judging others: How to turn a judgy comment into connection

Have you ever said, “I’d NEVER do that” only to find yourself years later guilty of the exact thing you were judging? You’re not alone. This one small tweak helped me turn my judgy comments into connection.

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“Don’t Avoid, Confront: Tips To Successful Difficult Conversations”

It would be dishonest of me to say I’ve never participated in a good bitch sesh about my husband. But because I’ve done it, I know how liberating it can be. Curious about why we do it and what the consequences are? Read on.

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How Much Conflict is Normal?: How to Know When it is Time To Move On

Ever wondered if there was a definitive point at which you should consider leaving a relationship? If you’re anything like me, you might wonder if a relationship is even worth saving. Luckily, there is one thing you might consider looking at tobefore making that decision, and I’m going to share

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Why Everything you know about Conflict is Wrong

Conflict is not only normal but also necessary in any relationship, no matter how uncomfortable it might feel. If you’ve ever believed in conflict being a bad thing, I challenge you to read along to see the tremendous benefits that can come from conflict.

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Communication Coaching: What it is and why you need it to live a life of True Happiness

Do you feel like you’re not getting what you want out of life? Or maybe you feel like there’s got to be more out there for you? Do you fear conflict? Do you often feel lonely? If so, you might need communication coaching. Let me explain why.

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Why Communication is THE MOST important part of a Relationship

Did you know that one of the major reasons that marriages fail is communication problems? But more specifically it’s the lack of communication. If you’ve ever wondered how to do it right, this article is for you.

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Why Effective Communication is Important

Effective communication and the power of our words is not a new concept. It has been studied and researched for centuries, and most of the world agrees on the benefits of learning to do it well. Interestingly, though, while most of us understand the importance of good communication, there is

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Why are people mean, and why does it matter that we understand why?

In short, mean people are hurt. In long, it’s more about their pain than it is about you. Understanding the why helps stop the cycle of unkindness and practice empathy.

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Why you Might be a Bad Listener and How to change it

Many of us haven’t been taught how to listen, so most of us aren’t very good at it. But it doesn’t mean we can’t be better. I’ve put together the 5 most significant ways that we fall short of truly listening to one another and what to do to get

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Is the Silence Benefitting you?

There is a time and place for everything. Alone time is not an exception. Before we jump into the benefits of what silencing the world and the noise around us can do for us, we need to be sure we are in a state of mind where we can pull

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