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Michelle Burkhard


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    Open-Mindedness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 23:00


    What if open-mindedness is the quality that makes all the others possible?In this final episode of the 10-part series, Michelle explores why open-mindedness may be one of the most important qualities for personal growth, leadership, coaching, and healthy relationships. She shares how curiosity, humility, and a willingness to see beyond what we think we know can open doors to solutions, deeper connections, and greater peace. Through personal stories and practical reflection, she challenges listeners to examine where they are truly open and where they may be unknowingly closing themselves off to growth.Michelle@GrowBy1.comIf you're ready to deepen your leadership, coaching, and ability to help others create meaningful change, the next Coaching Academy begins soon. Learn a proven coaching model while developing the qualities that help great coaches and leaders thrive: GrowBy1.com/CoachingAcademy

    Faithfulness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 13:45


    What are you truly being faithful to?In this episode, Michelle explores faithfulness as something deeper than religion or belief. She reframes it as commitment, devotion, and alignment with what you say matters most. Through powerful stories and practical examples, she challenges listeners to examine who or what they trust, whether their daily actions reflect those values, and how faithful consistency transforms readiness into mastery. If you've ever struggled to stay committed to your goals, your growth, or yourself, this conversation will help you reconnect with what deserves your trust and attention.Michelle@GrowBy1.comReady to strengthen your coaching, leadership, and ability to create lasting change? Join the next Coaching Academy and learn a proven coaching model that helps people move from intention to transformation: GrowBy1.com/CoachingAcademy

    Patience

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 13:02


    What if patience isn't about waiting at all, but about trust?In this episode, Michelle explores why patience is one of the most powerful qualities of leadership, coaching, and personal growth. She shares how impatience is often rooted in fear, while true patience comes from a deep certainty that the right opportunities, people, and outcomes will arrive at the right time. If you've ever felt tempted to force results, rush the process, or take action from desperation, this conversation offers a refreshing perspective on what it means to trust yourself, others, and the journey.Michelle@GrowBy1.comReady to deepen your impact as a coach, leader, speaker, or trainer? Join the next Coaching Academy and learn a proven coaching model that creates lasting change: GrowBy1.com/CoachingAcademy

    Generosity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 16:44


    What if generosity isn't about giving more, but trusting more?In this episode, Michelle explores why generosity is one of the most overlooked qualities of effective leadership and personal success. Through stories about protecting ideas, sharing knowledge, and extending kindness even when it's uncomfortable, she challenges listeners to examine where they may be holding on too tightly and what becomes possible when they trust the flow of giving and receiving. If you've ever struggled with scarcity, protection, or fear of being taken advantage of, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on generosity as a pathway to greater abundance and impact.Questions or feedback? Michelle@GrowBy1.comReady to deepen your ability to lead, coach, and create lasting transformation? Learn more about the Coaching Academy at GrowBy1.com/CoachingAcademy.

    Defenselessness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 14:23


    In this episode, Michelle explores the powerful quality ofdefenselessness and why letting go of the need to attack, defend, or prove ourselves can create deeper peace, stronger relationships, and more effective leadership. Through personal stories and practical examples, she shares howshifting from certainty and debate to curiosity and experience can transform the way we communicate, coach, and connect with others. If you've ever felt exhausted by conflict, resistance, or constantly needing to justify yourself,this conversation offers a refreshing new perspective on what true strength looks like.Michelle@GrowBy1.comIf this episode resonates with you and you're ready todevelop the mindset, communication skills, and self-awareness that make great coaches and leaders, join the next Coaching Academy cohort beginning June 14th. Learn more at GrowBy1.com/CoachingAcademy

    JOY

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 6:55


    In this episode of the Change Your Thinking, Change YourLife podcast, Michelle continues the powerful 10-part series on the qualities that create a rich, successful, and meaningful life by exploring one of the most transformative qualities of all: joy.But this conversation goes far beyond temporary happiness or positive thinking. Michelle shares how true joy is not dependent on circumstances, situations, or everything going perfectly in life. Instead, joy is something that can be cultivated through trust, honesty, allowance, gentleness, gratitude, and emotional awareness.Through deeply personal stories about grief, loss, healing,relationships, and everyday life, Michelle explores how joy and sorrow can exist together and why allowing yourself to fully experience emotions without judgment often leads to greater peace, resilience, and fulfillment. She alsodiscusses the difference between authentic joy and toxic positivity, reminding listeners that real joy does not require pretending everything is okay when it isn't.If you've ever wondered how to find joy in difficultseasons, how to move through grief with grace, or how to create a more meaningful and emotionally grounded life, this episode offers an uplifting and thoughtful perspective that will stay with you long after you listen.The next round of the Grow By 1 Coaching Academy begins June 14th. Learn more at: GrowBy1.com/CoachingAcademyThe Grow By 1 Shop is officially open with digital andphysical products now available: GrowBy1.com/ShopQuestions or feedback? Reach out anytime at: Michelle@GrowBy1.comGet ready for a heartfelt and inspiring conversation aboutjoy, gratitude, emotional healing, and what it truly means to live a rich and meaningful life.

    GENTLENESS

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 9:05


    In this episode of the Change Your Thinking, Change YourLife podcast, Michelle continues the powerful 10-part series on the qualities that create a successful, rich, and meaningful life by exploring one of the most misunderstood strengths of all: gentleness.In a world that often celebrates hardness, toughness, andemotional walls, Michelle shares why true gentleness is not weakness at all, but one of the deepest forms of strength a person can develop. Through powerful personal stories, reflections on loss, healing, trust, resilience, and humanconnection, this episode explores what it means to live with an open heart even after experiencing pain, disappointment, grief, and hardship.Michelle dives into the idea of harmlessness, emotionalstrength, and the ability to move through life without needing to hurt others simply because you've been hurt yourself. This conversation challenges listeners to rethink what real strength looks like and invites you to consider how trust, honesty, allowance, and gentleness all work together to create deeper peace, wisdom, and emotional freedom.If you've ever struggled with staying open-hearted in adifficult world, this episode offers an inspiring and deeply reflective perspective on how gentleness may actually be one of the greatest superpowers we can develop.The next round of the Grow By 1 Coaching Academy begins June 14th. Learn more at: GrowBy1.com/CoachingAcademyThe Grow By 1 Shop is officially open with digital andphysical products now available: GrowBy1.com/ShopQuestions or feedback? Reach out anytime at: Michelle@GrowBy1.comGet ready for a heartfelt and transformational conversationabout strength, healing, trust, and the quiet power of gentleness.

    ALLOWANCE

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 8:29


    In this episode of the Change Your Thinking, Change YourLife podcast, Michelle continues the powerful 10-part series on the qualities that create truly successful, peaceful, and meaningful lives by exploring the concept of allowance.What does it mean to truly allow people, situations, andlife experiences to be bigger than what you think you know about them? Michelle dives into the difference between judgment and discernment, sharing how our resistance to reality often creates unnecessary suffering, stress, and conflictin our lives and relationships.Through real-life coaching examples, personal reflection,and practical wisdom, this episode explores how trust, honesty, openness, and curiosity all work together to help us move from rigid certainty into deeper understanding, compassion, and peace. Whether you're navigating challenges in relationships, health, parenting, leadership, or personal growth, this conversation will encourage you to release the need to control every outcome and become more reflective, flexible, and emotionally grounded.If you've ever struggled with wanting life, people, orcircumstances to fit your expectations, this episode offers a refreshing and thought-provoking perspective on how allowance can create more clarity, healing, and inner peace.The next round of the Grow By 1 Coaching Academy begins June 14th. Learn more at: GrowBy1.com/CoachingAcademyThe Grow By 1 Shop is now officially open with digital andphysical products available: GrowBy1.com/ShopQuestions or feedback? Reach out anytime at: Michelle@GrowBy1.comGet ready for an uplifting and insightful conversation thatmay completely shift the way you think about control, judgment, and the beauty of allowing life to unfold.

    HONESTY

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 10:05


    In this episode of the Change Your Thinking, Change YourLife podcast, Michelle continues the powerful 10-part series on the qualities that create truly successful, rich, and meaningful lives by diving into the topic of honesty.But this conversation goes far beyond simply telling thetruth. Michelle explores what it really means to be honest with yourself through self-awareness, reflection, vulnerability, humility, and personal growth. How honest are you about your strengths, your struggles, your habits, and the areas where you still need to grow? And do you trust yourself andothers enough to receive honest feedback without defensiveness?Through personal stories, coaching insights, leadershipexperiences, and practical reflection questions, Michelle shares why honesty and trust are deeply connected and how developing both can transform your relationships, leadership, growth, and everyday life.This episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and courageously look inward so you can become more aligned with who you truly want to be.The next round of the Grow By 1 Coaching Academy begins June 14th. Learn more at: GrowBy1.com/CoachingAcademyThe Grow By 1 Shop is officially open with digital andphysical products now available: GrowBy1.com/ShopQuestions or feedback? Reach out anytime at: Michelle@GrowBy1.comGet ready for a thoughtful and inspiring conversation thatwill challenge you to think differently about honesty, growth, and personal transformation.

    TRUST

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 13:52


    In this episode of the Change Your Thinking, Change YourLife podcast, Michelle begins a powerful new 10-part series exploring the qualities that help us grow not just as coaches, leaders, or influencers, but as human beings. Today's conversation focuses on one foundational quality thatimpacts every area of life: trust.What do you truly trust? Who do you trust? And how doestrust, or the lack of it, shape your decisions, relationships, growth, and overall happiness? Michelle dives into the role trust plays in leadership, intuition, personal growth, systems, relationships, and even the way we navigate everyday life. This episode is both reflective and practical, encouraging listeners to think deeply about the people, processes, and inner wisdom they rely on most.Michelle also shares exciting updates, including the openingof the brand-new Grow By 1 Shop featuring digital and physical products, plus enrollment for the next round of the Coaching Academy beginning June 14th.Explore the new store: GrowBy1.com/ShopLearn more about the Coaching Academy: GrowBy1.com/CoachingAcademyQuestions? Reach out anytime at Michelle@GrowBy1.comGet ready for an inspiring conversation that will challengeyou to think differently about trust, growth, and who you are becoming.

    P, S, A, R = Success!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 9:30


    What if success isn't about hustle at all… but aboutbalance?In this meaningful episode, Michelle breaks down thefour-part formula she believes creates real and lasting success: Piety, Study, Action, and Reflection. Through personal stories, practical examples, and thoughtful coaching questions, she explores how connecting to your higher self,continuing to learn, serving others, and intentionally reflecting can transform the way you live and grow. This episode is both grounding and inspiring for anyone seeking deeper purpose, clarity, and alignment in life.Michelle@GrowBy1.comThe next round of the Coaching Academy begins June 14th! Ifyou're ready to grow as a coach, leader, speaker, or trainer, visit GrowBy1.com/CoachingAcademy

    1 Thing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 11:07


    What is the one thing that guides your entire life?In this deeply reflective episode, Michelle opens up aboutthe personal “one thing” that has anchored her through every season of life, from motherhood and career changes to healing, curiosity, and spiritual growth. Rather than telling listeners what to believe, she invites you into a powerfulprocess of self-discovery by asking the deeper questions that uncover purpose, meaning, and what truly sustains you when life gets difficult. This episode is thoughtful, vulnerable, and filled with the kind of reflection that lingers long after it ends.Michelle@GrowBy1.comThe next round of the Coaching Academy begins June 14th! Ifyou're ready to deepen your leadership, coaching, and personal growth journey, visit GrowBy1.com/CoachingAcademy

    Curiosity > Opinion

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 7:40


    What if curiosity could change every relationship in yourlife?In this powerful episode, Michelle explores the differencebetween being curious and being opinionated, especially in coaching, leadership, and everyday human connection. She challenges listeners to notice how quickly opinions can shut down growth, understanding, and meaningful conversation, while curiosity opens the door to wisdom, reflection, and deeper relationships. If you've ever struggled with communication, connection, or feeling truly heard, this episode offers a fresh perspective that could shift everything.Michelle@GrowBy1.comThe next round of the Coaching Academy starts June 14th! Ifyou're ready to strengthen your coaching, communication, and leadership skills, visit GrowBy1.com/CoachingAcademy

    Truth > Consistency

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 9:28


    Consistency is powerful… but what happens when the truth ofyour life changes?In this insightful episode, Michelle dives into the balancebetween staying committed and staying awake to what is actually true in the present moment. From relationships and careers to health, leadership, and personal growth, she explores why real wisdom comes from recognizing when it'stime to evolve instead of blindly repeating what once worked. This conversation is a refreshing reminder that growth isn't about rigid consistency. It's about aligning consistently with truth.Michelle@GrowBy1.comThe next round of the Coaching Academy begins June 14th! Ifyou're ready to grow as a coach, speaker, trainer, or leader, learn more at GrowBy1.com/CoachingAcademy

    They Is Me

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 9:09


    What if “they” isn't someone else? What if they is me?In this thought-provoking episode, Michelle explores thepowerful idea of “refugia responsibility” inspired by the concept of refuge spaces in nature after the eruption of Mount St. Helens. From climate change to potholes to everyday human connection, this conversation challenges us to stopwaiting for someone else to fix the world and instead become the small refuge someone else may need today. It's a heartfelt reminder that even the smallest actions can create healing, hope, and change.Michelle@GrowBy1.comReady to deepen your impact and become a stronger coach,leader, and communicator? Join the next round of the Coaching Academy beginning June 14th at GrowBy1.com/CoachingAcademy

    A Love Artist

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 11:17


    What does it mean to become an artist with love?In this deeply vulnerable and soul-stirring episode,Michelle reflects on love not as romance, but as a way of moving through the world with presence, compassion, honesty, care, and intention. She shares her journey of learning how to love others deeply while also learning how to offer that same love to herself.This conversation explores emotional openness, self-awareness, boundaries, connection, grief, healing, and the courage it takes to keep your heart open in a world that often teaches people to protect it.Michelle invites listeners into a powerful reflection onwhat it means to live with a “holy yes” and a “holy no,” to let love guide your presence, and to embrace the reality that even when we've learned so much about love… there is always more to discover.This episode feels less like a lesson and more like sittingwith someone who is bravely telling the truth about being human.Michelle@GrowBy1.comIf you feel called to deepen your emotional awareness,strengthen your ability to connect with others, and grow into the kind of person who creates meaningful transformation through presence and compassion, explore the Grow By 1 Coaching Academy at GrowBy1.com/CoachingAcademy

    Wild Restraint

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 6:54


    What if the key to a more fulfilling life isn't choosingbetween freedom and structure… but learning how to balance both?In this thought-provoking episode, Michelle explores thesurprising relationship between “wildness” and restraint. Through personal reflection, business insights, and honest conversations about relationships, boundaries, creativity, and self-expression, she challenges listeners to examine where they may need more freedom… and where they may actually need more discipline.This episode is a powerful invitation to stop living onautopilot and start asking deeper questions about the patterns, limits, routines, and emotional restraints shaping your life.Where are you holding yourself back?Where are you moving too fast?And where might “doing it different” create the breakthrough you've been craving?If you're navigating growth, change, leadership,relationships, or personal transformation, this conversation will leave you thinking long after it ends.Michelle@GrowBy1.comIf you're ready to deepen your self-awareness, strengthenyour leadership, and learn how to guide transformation in both your own life and the lives of others, explore the Grow By 1 Coaching Academy at GrowBy1.com/CoachingAcademy

    What Else Can You Be But Brave?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 7:44


    What if bravery isn't something reserved for heroes… butsomething you've already been practicing your entire life?In this inspiring and deeply relatable episode, Michellereflects on the quiet courage woven into everyday human experiences. From learning to walk as a child to taking emotional risks, facing uncertainty, building relationships, making hard choices, and stepping into the unknown,this conversation is a powerful reminder that life itself requires bravery.Through personal stories, reflections on aging, andthought-provoking questions about safety versus adventure, Michelle invites listeners to consider where they may be playing it too safe… and what might become possible if they trusted themselves just a little more.This episode will leave you reflecting on your own life,your own courage, and the kind of story you want to tell when you look back someday.Michelle@GrowBy1.comIf you're ready to grow in confidence, courage, leadership,and deeper self-awareness while helping others transform their lives too, explore the Grow By 1 Coaching Academy at GrowBy1.com/CoachingAcademy

    Lament of Separation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 9:02


    Why do we crave connection so deeply… yet still feelseparated from one another?In this deeply reflective episode, Michelle explores thehuman experience of connection, loneliness, intimacy, and the “lament of separation” that so many people quietly carry. From relationships and retreats to everyday interactions, she unpacks the tension between our desire for closeness and the reality of living separate human experiences.This conversation is thoughtful, emotional, and incrediblyvalidating for anyone who has ever felt disconnected, misunderstood, lonely, or hungry for deeper relationships. Michelle reminds us that our longing for connection is not weakness. It's part of what makes us beautifully human.If you've been searching for more meaningful connection inyour life, this episode will feel like a warm conversation with someone who truly understands.Michelle@GrowBy1.comIf you're ready to grow in deeper connection, emotionalawareness, and meaningful relationships while learning how to support transformation in others, explore the Grow By 1 Coaching Academy at GrowBy1.com/CoachingAcademy

    Teaching & Learning

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 11:35


    What if teaching and learning had less to do withinformation… and more to do with human connection?In this heartfelt episode, Michelle explores the deepermeaning behind how we teach, learn, grow, and influence each other every single day. From preschool classrooms to chance encounters in the grocery store, this conversation reveals how even the smallest interactions can become powerful lessons in compassion, awareness, healing, and growth.You'll hear thought-provoking insights about relationships,coaching, parenting, emotional intelligence, and the idea that every person we meet is both a teacher and a student in our lives.This episode is a beautiful reminder that sometimes thegreatest lessons are never spoken out loud.Michelle@GrowBy1.comIf this episode inspired you to deepen your impact and helpothers grow through meaningful connection, learn more about the Grow By 1 Coaching Academy at GrowBy1.com/CoachingAcademy

    Peace Is Here- NOW!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 7:36


    In this episode, Michelle reminds you that peace is notsomething to chase or find, but something that already exists in every moment. She explores how we often lose connection to peace through stories, judgment, and mental noise, even though it is always available to us. Through simple,grounding examples, she shares how awareness, movement, and presence can help you reconnect to that peace more quickly. Learn more about deepening your growth and influence at GrowBy1.com/CoachingAcademy or reach out directly at Michelle@GrowBy1.com.

    Repair, Renew, Redeem

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 13:42


    In this episode, Michelle explores the idea that our role inlife may be to repair, renew, and redeem rather than avoid, ignore, or resist what is not working. She shares how small, consistent actions in relationships, personal well-being, and larger systems can create meaningful change over time.Through practical examples and thoughtful reflection, she invites you to shift from blame and avoidance into intentional action that improves your world, one choice at a time. Learn more about growing your impact and influence at GrowBy1.com/CoachingAcademy or reach out directly at Michelle@GrowBy1.com.

    Wisdom Has A Price

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 12:40


    In this episode, Michelle explores the true cost of wisdomand why so few people willingly pursue it. She shares how wisdom is not simply gained through knowledge, but through lived experience, reflection, and navigating chaos, loss, and uncertainty. Through personal stories and deepinsight, she invites you to consider what it means to release control, move through discomfort, and take responsibility for what you see and understand.Learn more about deepening your growth and influence at GrowBy1.com/CoachingAcademy or reach out directly at Michelle@GrowBy1.com.

    Crisis: A Beautiful Opportunity

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 8:36


    In this episode, Michelle reframes crisis as a powerfulopportunity for growth, rather than something to fear or avoid. She explains how life's challenges act as moments of assessment, revealing who you are, what you have learned, and where you are being invited to grow next. Throughrelatable examples, she highlights how patterns repeat not as failure, but as a sign of progress when you handle them with greater awareness. Learn more about deepening your growth and influence at GrowBy1.com/CoachingAcademy or reach out directly at Michelle@GrowBy1.com.

    Uncertainty: Dangerous

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 13:44


    In this episode, Michelle explores how uncertainty can movefrom a temporary feeling into an identity that shapes how we think, react, and interact with others. Using real-life examples and simple analogies, she walks through how emotional storms, low energy, and lack of awareness can lead us toact in ways that are harmful to ourselves and those around us. She also shares practical ways to recognize your patterns, prepare for challenging seasons, and return to a place of clarity, choice, and personal responsibility. Learn moreabout becoming a more effective and influential leader atGrowBy1.com/CoachingAcademy or reach out directly at Michelle@GrowBy1.com.

    Silence, the Great Exposer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 11:11


    Silence is the great exposer.In this episode, Michelle takes you into a deeper, morehonest conversation about why so many people avoid stillness and what actually happens when you allow it into your life.Building on themes from earlier episodes, she explores howbusyness, distraction, and constant action often keep us from facing ourselves. Because when everything gets quiet, there is nowhere left to hide. Silence doesn't expose the world around you. It exposes you. Your patterns, yourhabits, your misalignment, and your truth.Michelle unpacks how anger can disguise itself asjustification, fear can masquerade as wisdom, and ego can look like courage. She also shares why self-awareness is one of the most valuable tools you can develop and how creating small, intentional moments of silence can begin toshift everything.This episode is both a challenge and an invitation. To slowdown. To create space. To listen. And to be honest about what you discover.Because clarity doesn't come from more noise. It comes fromthe willingness to sit in the quiet long enough to see what's really there.Michelle@GrowBy1.com

    Are You A Miracle Offerer?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 9:07


    Are you a miracle offerer?In this episode, Michelle invites you to see everyday lifethrough a completely different lens. What if a miracle isn't something rare or extraordinary, but something happening all around you, all the time?She reframes the idea of a miracle as a simple “fix” thatsomeone cannot do for themselves in the moment. Whether it's a small act, a timely insight, a skill you've developed, or even a question that shifts someone's perspective, miracles may be far more ordinary than we think.Michelle shares stories and examples from teaching,coaching, and everyday life to show how what feels routine to one person can be life-changing to another. She also explores the idea that what you give comes back to you, just not always in the same form.This episode is an invitation to notice the miracles you arealready offering, to become more aware of the ones around you, and to stay open to receiving them when you need them most.Because when you start paying attention, you realize…miracles are everywhere.Michelle@GrowBy1.com

    Status or Mission?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 11:15


    Are you going after status… or mission?In this episode, Michelle brings some real, honestreflection to a question that sits underneath so many decisions we make every day. Are you building something meaningful, or are you chasing how it looks to others?She explores the difference between mission-focused livingand status-driven behavior, unpacking how ego, image, titles, and perception can quietly take the lead if we're not paying attention. From “egoic piety” to subtle forms of image management, Michelle highlights how easy it is to appearaligned on the outside while being disconnected on the inside.At the same time, she brings it back to what actuallymatters. Mission. Purpose. Service. Whether your impact is large-scale or quietly lived out in your everyday interactions, it all counts.This episode is an invitation to get honest about yourmotivations, reconnect with who you are and what you're here to do, and make sure the tools you're using are serving your mission, not replacing it.Because when you are clear on your mission, there is nocompetition. Only alignment, collaboration, and meaningful work.Michelle@GrowBy1.com

    What Are You Faithful To?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 11:53


    What are you truly faithful to?In this episode, Michelle invites you into a deeper level ofself-reflection around a question that reveals more than most people realize. It's not about what you say you value. It's about what your life actually shows.Your calendar, your bank account, your behavior, yourenergy, your results. They all tell a story. And that story points directly to what you've been faithful to, whether you've been aware of it or not.Michelle explores the gap between stated values and livedvalues, and why integrity is less about intention and more about alignment. She shares real-life examples, coaching insights, and a personal shift in what she has chosen to be faithful to moving forward.This episode will challenge you to take an honest look atyour patterns, your choices, and the systems you've been operating within. It will also invite you to consider what it would look like to become more aligned, more whole, and more faithful to what truly matters to you.Because when you change what you are faithful to, everythingin your life begins to shift.Michelle@GrowBy1.com

    Our Biggest Problem

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 10:56


    In this episode, Michelle explores a powerful question: whatis the biggest problem in the world today?After reflecting on a simple but thought-provoking question,she uncovers a common root issue that shows up everywhere. Too many people are taking action without first taking the time to think. Without reflection, without clarity, without understanding what they are truly for.Michelle dives into the difference between reaction andintentional action, and why contemplation is not a weakness but a necessary step toward meaningful impact. She shares insights on how focusing on what we are against can actually fuel the very things we don't want, and why shifting our thinking changes everything.Drawing on ideas from thinkers like Archimedes, ThomasMerton, and Abraham Heschel, this conversation highlights the balance between contemplation and action, and how each plays a critical role in creating real change.If you've ever felt the pressure to act quickly, follow thecrowd, or speak before you're fully grounded, this episode invites you to pause, reflect, and choose your actions from a place of clarity and peace.What do you think our biggest problem is?Michelle@GrowBy1.com

    World Famous: What Do You Want to Be Known For?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 12:27


    What if being “world famous” had nothing to do with fame…and everything to do with how you show up every day?This episode challenges you to think about your identity and the impact you want to make.Michelle@GrowBy1.comOpen Office Hours, Every Wednesday 12-2 pm, ETZoom: open to all! Come and go as you please. Meeting ID: 881 1899 9098Passcode: GB1

    You Are Perfect… And Still Growing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 11:33


    What if perfection isn't about getting everything right…but about recognizing where you are right now?In this episode, we challenge the traditional idea of perfection and replace it with something far more powerful.Michelle@GrowBy1.comOpen Office Hours, Every Wednesday 12-2 pm, ETZoom: open to all! Come and go as you please. Meeting ID: 881 1899 9098Passcode: GB1

    Harmony: When Everything Starts to Align

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 12:42


    Harmony isn't something you achieve once and keep forever.It's a state you grow into again and again.In this episode, we explore what harmony really is and how it creates momentum in your life.Michelle@GrowBy1.comOpen Office Hours, Every Wednesday 12-2 pm, ETZoom: open to all! Come and go as you please. Meeting ID: 881 1899 9098Passcode: GB1

    Gratitude Changes More Than You Realize

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 9:18


    Gratitude isn't just about appreciating what you have.It's about aligning yourself with what's coming next.In this episode, we explore the deeper meaning of gratitude and how it connects to your future.Michelle@GrowBy1.comOpen Office Hours, Every Wednesday 12-2 pm, ETZoom: open to all! Come and go as you please. Meeting ID: 881 1899 9098Passcode: GB1

    Forgiveness Is Not What You Think It Is

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 10:02


    Forgiveness isn't about letting someone else off the hook.It's about freeing yourself.In this episode, we explore how holding onto anger keeps you stuck and how forgiveness becomes a powerful tool for growth.Michelle@GrowBy1.comOpen Office Hours, Every Wednesday 12-2 pm, ETZoom: open to all! Come and go as you please. Meeting ID: 881 1899 9098Passcode: GB1

    The Real Cause of Your Results

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 14:44


    Most people think their results come from circumstances.They don't.Your results come from your attitude, and your attitude isshaped by how you see yourself and your life.This episode breaks that down in a real and practical way.Michelle@GrowBy1.com

    The Moment Most People Quit (And Why You Shouldn't)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 11:22


    Right before your breakthrough, there's a moment that feelslike fear, doubt, and uncertainty all at once.This is the terror barrier. And most people turn back here.In this episode, you'll learn how to recognize it and movethrough it.Michelle@GrowBy1.com

    Your Comfort Zone Is Costing You More Than You Think

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 11:14


    Your comfort zone feels safe… but it might be the very thingkeeping you stuck.In this episode, we break down what the comfort zone reallyis, why so many people stay there, and what it actually takes to move beyond it into real growth.Michelle@GrowBy1.com

    Change How You See, Change Everything

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 12:35


    What if the problem isn't your circumstances… but how you'reseeing them?In this episode, we dive into perception and how yourinterpretation of events is shaping your results, your emotions, and your entire life.You'll begin to understand how powerful your thinking reallyis… and how to start shifting it.Michelle@GrowBy1.com

    The Hidden Patterns of Drama (And Why It Keeps Showing Up)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 12:56


    Drama isn't always loud or obvious. Sometimes it's quiet,internal, and running your life without you even realizing it.In this episode, we break down what drama actually is, whereit comes from, and why it can keep you stuck even when everything on the outside looks fine.This is about awareness. Because once you see it, you can'tunsee it. And that's where your power begins.Michelle@GrowBy1.com

    Equanimity

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 9:45


    Today's episode wraps up the series with equanimity.What if every person you encounter is worthy, valuable, anddeserving of respect, no matter the situation?Equanimity invites you to move beyond detachment, judgment, and being “right,” and instead see people as they are in this moment. It challenges you to stay present, even in discomfort, and to remain open rather than closed.This is not always easy work. But it is powerful.Where might you be disconnecting, dismissing, or dividinginstead of seeing the humanity in front of you?Michelle@GrowBy1.com

    Joyfulness

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 9:51


    Today's episode explores joyfulness in a deeper way.Joy is not just happiness or positivity. It is the abilityto stay present with life as it is, even in the middle of grief, challenge, or uncertainty.This conversation invites you to notice where you may bebypassing real experiences in the name of “staying positive” or where comparison and envy are blocking your ability to celebrate others.True joy is not dependent on circumstances. It is found inconnection, presence, and the willingness to feel it all.Where might you be missing joy by avoiding what is right infront of you?Michelle@GrowBy1.com

    Compassion

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 11:13


    Today's episode continues the exploration of the fourlimitless qualities with compassion.Compassion is not just helping. It is knowing when to offersupport, when to listen, and when to simply be present. And sometimes, it is also knowing when to step back.This episode challenges you to notice where compassion maybe turning into pity, overwhelm, or avoidance and where you may be running out of compassion altogether.Because true compassion includes yourself too.Where might you need to reset, create space, or showyourself a little more grace?Michelle@GrowBy1.com

    Loving-Kindness

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 11:28


    Today's episode dives into the first of the four limitlessqualities: loving kindness.Not the version of love rooted in intensity, expectation, orneed, but a deeper practice of respect, care, and honoring another person as they are.Where does love flow freely in your life, and where does itfeel stuck?This episode invites you to look honestly at your relationships and notice where attachment, expectations, or even judgment may be getting in the way. Because real loving kindness is not about control. It is about presence, respect, and choice.A simple reflection: where is there an opportunity for youto grow in how you love?Michelle@GrowBy1.com

    4 Limitless Qualities

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 10:06


    This week's episode comes from a place of rest, reflection,and real-life insight.After time away, Michelle returns with a powerful reminderof the four limitless qualities: loving kindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity. This is not about perfection, but awareness. How are you showing up in your relationships, both close and distant?As you listen, consider what patterns are revealing themselves and who you truly want to be.Growth can feel uncomfortable before it feels freeing. Thisis your invitation to lean in.Michelle@GrowBy1.com

    Law of Rhythm

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 26:20


    This week, we continue moving through the vault… revisitingteachings that are just as relevant and impactful today as when they were first shared.As I give myself space to rest, I'm also honoring somethingimportant… not just that rest is needed, but that it's part of a natural rhythm we're all living inside of.In this episode, we explore the Law of Rhythm.This law reminds us that everything moves in cycles… highsand lows, expansion and contraction, energy and rest.And the truth is… you can't escape it.But you can learn to work with it.You'll begin to see how your emotional states, your energylevels, and even your life circumstances follow patterns… and how resisting those patterns often creates more struggle.We talk about:How to honor both the highs and the lowsWhy chasing constant “high energy” leads to burnoutAnd how finding your own rhythm creates stability and peaceYou'll also be invited to look at your own cycles…throughout your day, your seasons, and even your relationships… so you can begin to move with them instead of against them.This episode is a powerful reminder that you're not meant tobe “on” all the time… and that there is wisdom in every phase.Even if you've heard this before, listen again. There issomething here for you now that may not have landed before.Take what resonates. Let it meet you where you are.Michelle@GrowBy1.comGrowBy1.com/CEU

    Law of Gender

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 22:55


    This week, we continue moving through the vault… revisitingteachings that are just as relevant and impactful today as when they were first shared.As I give myself space to rest, I'm also coming back tothese deeper principles… because they continue to meet us right where we are and show us what's needed next.In this episode, we explore the Law of Gender… also known asthe Law of Creation.And no… this isn't about male and female.This is about understanding the balance between twoessential energies within you… often described as masculine and feminine, or more simply, goal and flow.You'll begin to see how everything you create requires both:Direction and actionReceptivity and intuitionToo much of one… and things feel forced or stuck.Too much of the other… and nothing fully comes to life.This conversation invites you to look at your own patterns:Where are you pushing too hard?Where are you holding back?And where might balance create something entirely different?We also explore how these energies show up in your dailylife… in your work, your relationships, your decisions, and even in how you care for yourself.Because real creation doesn't come from force or passivityalone… it comes from alignment.Even if you've heard this before, listen again. There issomething here for you now that may not have landed before. Take what resonates. Let it meet you where you are.Michelle@GrowBy1.comGrowBy1.com/CEU

    Law of Attraction

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 23:04


    This week, we continue moving through the vault… revisitingteachings that are just as relevant and powerful today as when they were first shared.As I give myself space to rest, I'm also returning to thesedeeper conversations… because they remind us of what actually creates change.In this episode, we explore the Law of Attraction… but notin the way you may have heard it before.This isn't about vision boards or simply “thinkingpositive.”This is about understanding how your thoughts, emotions, and beliefs shape your vibration… and how that vibration influences what you experience and who you attract into your life.You'll begin to see why surface-level thinking isn't enough…and why real transformation requires deeper inner work.We talk about:How your internal state determines what you attractWhy you can't skip over lower emotions, but must move through themAnd how your relationships reflect your current level of energyYou'll also be invited to look at the people in your lifedifferently… who energizes you, who drains you, and what that might be showing you about your own growth.This episode brings the Law of Attraction back to its truth…not as a shortcut, but as a reflection of alignment.Even if you've heard this before, listen again. There issomething here for you now that may not have landed before.Take what resonates. Let it meet you where you are.Michelle@GrowBy1.comGrowBy1.com/CEU

    Law of Polarity

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 23:58


    This week, we continue moving through the vault… revisitingteachings that are just as relevant and impactful today as when they were first shared.As I allow myself space to rest, I'm also coming back tothese foundational truths… because they continue to meet us exactly where we are.In this episode, we explore the Law of Polarity.At its core, this law reminds us that everything has anopposite… and that those opposites are not separate, but part of the same continuum.Hot and cold. Light and dark. Connected and disconnected.But what begins to shift is how you see them.Instead of thinking in terms of right and wrong… good andbad… you start to recognize degrees of difference. And in that space, something powerful opens up.Choice.You'll begin to see how your perspective shapes yourexperience, and how even small shifts in thinking can move you from one end of the spectrum to another.We also explore how your energy influences others more thanyou may realize… and how maintaining a higher level of awareness allows you to transform situations without force.This episode invites you to:Release rigid thinkingPlay with new perspectivesAnd begin shifting your internal dialogue in real timeBecause the moment you realize you are not stuck at one end… you gain the ability to move.Even if you've heard this before, listen again. There issomething here for you now that may not have landed before.Take what resonates. Let it meet you where you are.Michelle@GrowBy1.comGrowBy1.com/CEU

    Law of Relativity

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 23:02


    This week, we're continuing to pull from the vault…revisiting teachings that are just as relevant and powerful today as when they were first shared.As I allow myself space to rest, I'm also leaning intosomething I know to be true… sometimes the most powerful growth comes from seeing familiar truths in a new way.In this episode, we explore the Law of Relativity.At its core, this law reminds us that everything isrelative… everything is shaped by what you compare it to.And that changes everything.Because the moment you shift your perspective… the meaningof your experience shifts too.You'll begin to see how the challenges in your life are notfixed in size or significance. They feel the way they do based on the lens you're using.We talk about how comparison can either trap you… or freeyou.How judgment, shame, and self-criticism keep you stuck in anarrow view… and how expanding your perspective opens up choice, growth, and possibility.This episode invites you to:Look at your challenges differentlyExpand the way you think about your circumstancesAnd begin asking a powerful question… what are all the other ways I could see this?Because when you give yourself more options… you giveyourself more power.Even if you've heard this before, listen again. There issomething here for you now that may not have landed before.Over these weeks, I'm sharing pieces of a 12-week experiencedesigned to help you shift your thinking, your energy, and your results.Take what resonates. Let it meet you where you are.Michelle@GrowBy1.comGrowBy1.com/CEU

    Law of Action

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 22:08


    This week, we continue moving through the vault… revisitingteachings that are just as relevant today as when they were first shared.As I give myself space to rest, I'm also honoring somethingimportant… that growth doesn't always require something new. Sometimes it requires coming back to what already works and going deeper.In this episode, we explore the Law of Action.This is where so many people get stuck.Some lean fully into thinking, visualizing, and“manifesting”… but never move. Others swing the opposite direction, constantly doing, pushing, striving… without reflection or alignment.This law invites you into something different.A rhythm of action, reflection, wisdom… and then new action.You'll begin to see how real growth happens when you partner with both your inner guidance and your outer steps. When you take what you receive and actually bring it into the physical world.We talk about what it means to be a true co-creator… notjust thinking about what you want, but participating in it.You'll also be challenged to look at:Where you may be overthinking instead of actingWhere you may be acting without intentionAnd where small, consistent steps could change everythingThis isn't about doing more. It's about doing what matters…and staying in motion.Even if you've heard this before, listen again. There issomething here for you now that may not have landed before.Over these weeks, I'm sharing pieces of a 12-week experiencedesigned to help you reconnect with your power, your purpose, and your next step.Take what resonates. Let it meet you where you are.Michelle@GrowBy1.comGrowBy1.com/CEU

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