Let’s talk about adulting—actual adulting. Not just paying bills or keeping a houseplant alive, but the kind that involves emotional maturity, healthy boundaries, and conscious self-leadership. Because let’s be honest, most of us weren’t taught how to be fully functioning adults… and it shows.
Joining us is Michelle Chalfant, licensed therapist turned holis ... Show More
Oct 14
Remote vs. In-Person Work: What the Research Says With Natalia Emanuel | 443
For years, remote work has felt like a win. No commute, more flexibility, fewer pointless hours spent proving we're working simply because someone can see us. And for women, especially caregivers, that flexibility can be a game changer. But what if there's a downside we're not ta ... Show More
32m 41s
Oct 12
How to Prepare for an Emergency with Amy Edelman and Chris Begley, PhD | 442
Somewhere along the way, emergency preparedness got hijacked by doomsday prepping, conspiracy theories, stockpiles of ammo, and a truly unnecessary amount of camouflage. But emergencies themselves? Not exactly far-fetched. Power outages, extreme weather, wildfires, floods, earthq ... Show More
35m 22s
Oct 7
Love Shouldn't Hurt with Nicole Brown Simpson's Sister, Denise Brown | 441
Domestic violence doesn’t always start with a punch. It often starts quietly, with control disguised as concern, isolation disguised as love, and boundaries being chipped away so slowly that it can be hard to recognize what’s happening until the danger is very real. Denise Brown ... Show More
38m 56s
Aug 2025
492: Transforming Anxiety Into Self Love From the Adult Chair - with Michelle Chalfant
In this week's episode of Therapy Chat, I interviewed Michelle Chalfant, a licensed therapist and coach, about her journey from anxiety and self-hatred to self-love and healing. She describes her Adult Chair model, which includes understanding the ways the energy of our child par ... Show More
51m 17s
Oct 2024
426: How to Work with Your Inner Child
<p dir="ltr">Welcome to another episode of The Adult Chair Podcast. Today, we're diving into the world of inner child work with Rebecca Fellenbaum, Sara Stansberry, and Jill Vyn. Get ready to unlock some serious emotional healing and personal growth as we explore how reconnecting ... Show More
1h 6m
Mar 2024
Ep429 - Julie Lythcott-Haims | Your Turn: How to Be an Adult
<p>Julie Lythcott-Haims visits Google to discuss her book "Your Turn: How to Be an Adult". </p> <p>In the twentieth century, psychologists came up with five markers of adulthood: finish your education, get a job, leave home, marry, and have children. But early adulthood for membe ... Show More
59m 29s
Jul 2021
Chapter 12: Emotional Maturity
On this episode, Dr. Nicole + Jenna talk about emotional maturity. You’ll learn why many of us are emotionally immature, how to become more mature, + how to have an overall better understanding of your own emotional state.Join the SelfHealers Circle Waitlist:https://theholisticps ... Show More
40m 42s
Oct 2021
Julie Lythcott-Haims On How To Be An Adult
I love my parents. I grew up with a world-class education. And yet, nobody actually ever taught me how to be an adult. As a result, I made a ton of avoidable mistakes. I suffered far more than necessary. And I fumbled in the dark for years until eventually, I figured a few things ... Show More
2h 19m
Mar 2021
Adulting Isn't Easy. Here Are A Few Tips
It feels like we are taught everything BUT how to be a productive and responsible member of society. This episode is all about learning to “adult”. Whether it be dealing with confrontation, learning finances, handling heart break etc, we want to make sure we all are prepared for ... Show More
36m 49s
Mar 2022
#46: How to Set Hard Boundaries with Michelle Elman
<p><b>Do you find it hard to set boundaries and say "no" to things that you don't want?</b> As easy as it may seem, most of us don't know actually know HOW to actually phrase and enforce consequences. In this episode, I talk to the Queen of Boundaries herself, ... Show More
48m 3s