1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 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.&amp;nbsp; 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:&amp;nbsp; 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 &amp;nbsp; MORE MICHELLE CHALFANT Website: https://www.michellechalfant.com Membership: The Adult Chair Collective https://www.michellechalfant.com/collective&amp;nbsp; 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 The Michelle Chalfant Show — Life from the Adult Chair http://sites.libsyn.com/74662/site <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/40035705/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/40035705