logo
episode-header-image
Jul 2022
41m 45s

323: Summer Series: Overcoming Trauma an...

MICHELLE CHALFANT
About this episode

We all have limiting beliefs that hold us back in life. But what if you’ve experienced significant trauma as well? How do you distinguish between a trauma response and limiting or negative thinking? How do you find the power to heal when things have happened that were out of your control?

 

My guest today, Michael Unbroken, has an intense and powerful story of overcoming unspeakable trauma, growing up with abuse, addiction and homelessness. At one point, he wanted to end his own life. But he made a decision to live, and in doing so, discovered that the only path forward started within.

 

In this incredible conversation, Michael shares how he was able to break the cycle of trauma in his life and consciously choose a different path for himself. This is an inspiring and vulnerable conversation that will challenge you to take ownership of your life, treat yourself with grace and kindness and live life fully!

Listen to discover:

  • Michael’s incredible story of healing from trauma and turning his life around
  • The steps for overcoming limiting beliefs
  • How to get past fear and start living your life
  • How to actually change your life (and why you have to get out of the way first)
  • The power of vulnerability
  • The importance of a mentor

Transforming limiting beliefs starts with taking ownership of the way we think about life, no matter what we’ve been through. What happened to us is not our fault, but it does become our job to take responsibility for it and make a choice to create the healthy, whole life we want to live. We all have the power to do this, and I hope this episode inspires you to find everything that’s possible for you.

 

“It’s never going to be one thing that changes your life.” - Michael Unbroken

 

“What you think becomes what you speak. What you speak becomes your actions, and your actions become your reality.” - Michael Unbroken

 

“If we’re sitting waiting for someone to rescue us, we’re in the seat of the victim.” - Michelle Chalfant

 

“We have to create different. We have to create better. If we want a different life, we have to make different choices.” - Michelle Chalfant

 

“It will change everything about the fabric of your experience of this life when you’re willing to be real.” - Michael Unbroken

 

LINKS & RESOURCES

Michael Unbroken Website

https://www.thinkunbroken.com/

 

Michael Unbroken Podcast

https://www.thinkunbrokenpodcast.com/

 

Michael Unbroken Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/michaelunbroken/

 

Michael Unbroken Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/MichaelUnbroken/

 

MORE ADULT CHAIR

The Adult Chair® Website

https://theadultchair.com 

 

The Adult Chair® Membership

https://theadultchair.com/membership/

 

The Adult Chair® Events

https://theadultchair.com/events/

 

The Adult Chair® Coaching Certification

https://theadultchair.com/certification

 

 

STAY CONNECTED

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

Up next
Aug 21
472: The Real Reason You Keep Self-Sabotaging (and How to Stop)
Why do we do the very things that keep us stuck? Whether it's falling off a new routine, pulling away from a great relationship, or creating drama when things are finally going well, self-sabotage can show up in so many ways, and it’s incredibly frustrating. In this episode, I’m ... Show More
27m 18s
Aug 14
471: Why Vulnerability Is Your Greatest Superpower
Vulnerability can feel scary, but it’s one of the most powerful tools we have for creating connection, building confidence, and living from our most authentic self. In today’s episode, I’m sharing what vulnerability really is, why it matters, and how to practice it in ways that f ... Show More
25m 22s
Aug 7
470: Four Habits That Strengthen Your Self-Esteem
Struggling with low self-esteem or feeling stuck in unhealthy relationships? This episode is all about building your self-worth from the inside out. I share four practical tools to help you shift your self-talk, rewrite your stories, and become your own biggest cheerleader, no ma ... Show More
22m 28s
Recommended Episodes
Oct 2022
67. Become the Hero of Your Own Story with Michael Anthony
As we are moving through higher planes of consciousness, one of the most important things is how we deal with the trauma and abuse we’ve experienced in the past and how that impacts our present and our future. Nurturing, bringing ourselves out of trauma, and visualizing a new way ... Show More
55m 22s
May 2024
Trauma Specialist: Overcome the Cycle of Your Shame by Healing Trauma & Learning to Love Yourself!
Welcome back to The School of Greatness! Today, we're joined by Dr. Frank Anderson, a leading trauma expert and psychiatrist. Dr. Anderson opens up about his challenging journey, growing up in a traditional Italian American family that was both intensely loving and painfully unac ... Show More
1h 48m
Mar 2021
Why You Have to Heal Your Trauma to Free Your Energy – Tana Amen with Dave Asprey : 800
In this episode of Bulletproof Radio, the topic is something that drives all of us, whether we like it or not: fear and trauma. Tana Amen is just the right guest to talk about this subject. She’s a neurosurgical ICU trauma nurse, vice president of the Amen Clinics, a health and f ... Show More
51m 25s
Sep 2022
#64: Overcoming Childhood Abuse With Michael Unbroken
Hey besties! Get ready for today's amazing episode with someone you might actually know! Today, I talk to my good friend, Michael Unbroken (@michaelunbroken), who is an absolute champion in the entire industry of trauma, mental health and healing. Michael is a best-selling a ... Show More
36 m
Aug 2021
TMHS 507: Find Your Inner Strength & Grow Through Adversity - With Guest Bedros Keuilian
The term self-improvement gets thrown around a lot, but what does it actually take to become a better person? Experiencing growth is much more than implementing self-care practices or reading self-help books. Real, lasting change is often accompanied by discomfort.  At a time whe ... Show More
1h 23m
Sep 2022
Paul Conti, MD: Face & Heal The Trauma That Dictates Your Life
Dr. Paul Conti is a graduate of Stanford University School of Medicine. He completed his training at Stanford and Harvard, where he served as Chief Resident. He then served on the medical faculty at Harvard before moving to Portland, Oregon, and founding the Pacific Premiere Grou ... Show More
2h 15m
Oct 2022
Dr. Gabor Maté ON: Understanding Your Trauma & How to Heal Emotional Wounds to Start Moving On From the Past Today
You can order my new book 8 RULES OF LOVE at 8rulesoflove.com or at a retail store near you. You can also get the chance to see me live on my first ever world tour. This is a 90 minute interactive show where I will take you on a journey of finding, keeping and even letting go of ... Show More
1h 21m
Dec 2023
#125 How To Heal & Let Go Of Trauma: Ella Mccrystal
**TRIGGER WARNING: This podcast mentions s*xual abuse, r*pe and su1cide** This week I sit down with Psychotherapist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, EMDR CERT and Business Coach Ella Mccrystal who opens up about her journey and how she has transformed the lives of so many. We discuss: - ... Show More
1h 19m
Sep 2018
TMHS 309: How To Deal With Failure, Cultivating Work Ethic, & Why It’s Time To Man Up - With Guest Bedros Keuilian
The greatest obstacle you’ll ever meet is not some arbitrary external factor. More often than not, we are held back by thoughts and beliefs that are within us. We all live with self-sabotaging tendencies, limiting beliefs, and the affinity to play small rather than embracing the ... Show More
1h 18m
Jan 2023
Stop The Cycle of Trauma - How To Heal Inter Generational Trauma
Stop The Cycle of Trauma. How To Heal Inter Generational Trauma. In this video, I am going to share a ten step process to stop the cycle of trauma and heal intergenerational trauma.  We all know the effects of trauma - it can have a big impact on our lives, our relationships and ... Show More
39m 13s