I'm Perfectly Divine Podcast

It is the seemingly insignificant moments—the ones that on the surface aren't that big of a deal—that our emotions guide us to deepen. Not to pick on us, but ultimately to elevate us. That's where society has gotten both our humanity and our feelings all wrong. When spirituality teaches us that our humanity makes us weak or wrong, we miss the exact gift of being here: to embody the love we are, as we are, with compassion, so we can extend that same compassion to others. This is how we shift from trauma consciousness to unity consciousness.Join me as I share how I walked the way of compassion imperfectly, and how that allowed me to explore: Why emotions are your most powerful ally in detecting when something "isn't right”The trauma patterns that has kept humanity locked in dysfunctional power struggles across all our relationshipsHow to use the friction of these times to fast-track your growth and embodiment of divinityWhat the Lord's Prayer reveals about the karmic loopHow to test your boundary-setting abilitiesThe elusive way the ego tries to keep ourselves hidden, especially as we spiritually growAs we navigate the transition from the Age of Darkness into the Age of Truth, every interaction becomes a mirror showing us where fear still drives us and where love can guide us instead. I believe so many of us chose to incarnate during this intense transition precisely because the darkness offers the fastest path to remembering we are love—IF we stop hiding the parts of ourselves we've judged as "not evolved enough." Your imperfect navigation of this human experience isn't a failure; it's the way of love being walked the best we can, with both compassion and awareness.Learn more about Heather Ensworth amazing work: www.youtube.com/@HeatherEnsworth

The measure of any relationship—whether with a partner or with our collective humanity—isn't the absence of challenges but how we move through them toward greater love. We're being called to recognize our power to co-create by addressing what needs to change while holding our vision for what love wants to become. This isn't about the misguided fairy tales that taught us to give our power away, but about reclaiming who we truly are by awakening to our truth, love, and power—not conceptually, but in how we show up every single day.Key TakeawaysWhat it looks like to course-correct through the lens of unity consciousnessThe unexpected connection between personal relationships and our role as co-creators in societyHow masculine and feminine energies show up in daily acts of considerationThe common misunderstanding behind fairy tales: what we were actually meant to learn from Snow WhiteWhat happens when "I love you" expands from one person to everyoneWe have an opportunity to see the beauty and love within everyone—but first, we must see it within ourselves. The awakening we desire as a collective is guiding us to understand that we're not separate from those we disagree with. And because we are not separate, we know this truth: if we've been able to overcome the tyranny of our own egos, our society can do the same. The legacy we're weaving now isn't made of material things, self-righteousness, or fear—it's made of a love so profound that everything we've been taught to value suddenly seems small by comparison.

When life feels like it's pulling you in every direction — from family health crises to a world that seems to be spinning out of control — it's easy to let fear take the wheel. This is exactly when it's time to practice finding our center. Fear does exactly what it's designed to do: pull us away from our inner knowing and power. We will all experience this, especially during turbulent times. This is our moment to choose and embody our innate power of love, which is stronger than fear, by deepening the skillsets that bring us back to our hearts. Tune in, breathe deep, and let yourself be reminded of the love and purpose that have been inside you all along. Here are some of the main takeaways we'll be covering in this episode:Why feeling scattered is actually a signalWhat fear wants you to believe vs. the truthThe meaning behind the "As Above, So Below" framework and how it becomes a practical daily tool, not just a spiritual conceptHow your thoughts and prayers create energyThe powerful role your heart plays as the convergence point between your divinity and your humanityA beautifully simple grounding practice to bring yourself back to center when the world feels like too muchCollectively, we are being called to see through our fears so that we can walk with focus and intention, aligned with the changes we are here to create together. This is a time when our actions are less about needing to be "big" and more about being aligned and inspired. There is a boldness that comes through when you consciously gather your energy — and it is unstoppable. This is your moment to step into the truth of who you are and let the love within you lead the way.

We are experiencing BIG, unprecedented, and unpredictable energy right now, which is why so many feel angry, afraid, sad, and frustrated. As we recognize our emotions as energetic allies rather than enemies, we're being called to fundamentally transform the way we show up around what we oppose—not to be passive, but to be exponentially more effective.The dynamics of opposition we've inherited are rooted in dichotomies: us vs them, right vs wrong, good vs bad, moral vs immoral. The list goes on and on, and so does the struggle. This framework is built on winning—and it's exhausting, divisive, and ultimately unsustainable. We are being called to something far more challenging and courageous: to stop trying to win and instead support the evolution of the good within all of us. This requires us to be vulnerable enough to see how we're more similar than we realize, to examine our own shadows, and to honor the love we innately are—even when it feels risky to do so.What we are exploring in this episode:The subtle ways we may unknowingly deepen divisions while believing we're fighting for what's rightHow to use psychological insight to recognize and break free from narcissistic systems and collective gaslightingThe patterns of manipulation that have operated throughout millennia—and why they work so convincinglyThe innate power you can access to support genuine collective transformationWhy caring about injustice isn't enough—and what the more courageous step actually entailsHow to implement strategic consequences that create accountability without perpetuating the same divisive tactics we opposeThis isn't a new playbook. This is the elevated consciousness that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. embodied and shared with us, along with other visionaries who proved we can oppose harmful actions without becoming what we're opposing. I believe we are being called to turn MLK's dream into our lived reality—and it starts with cultivating a higher, more loving, and yes, more courageous consciousness that creates union where there's been division.Caring deeply about justice is the starting point—the growth edge is learning to embody that care in ways that foster genuine connection and lasting change. This means getting uncomfortable. It means examining where our own egos want to be right more than they want to be effective. It means extending our hand to those we oppose, not because their actions are acceptable, but because their hearts contain the same longing for belonging and purpose that ours do. As always, the transformation we seek in the world begins with the courage we cultivate within ourselves.Thank you for being one of the courageous ones who recognizes that the shadows within us all are calling to be addressed—not through spiritual bypassing or false niceties, but through the genuine challenge of staying human when we find ourselves in opposition to one another. This is how we become the bridge. This is how we see one another as one.

Everything you've been working through internally—the patterns you've dismantled, the fears you've faced, the moments no one else could witness—has been preparing you for something much bigger than personal healing alone. This week's episode explores why your inner refinement has been building you into exactly the kind of change agent this pivotal moment in history requires. As the world shifts beneath our feet and AI blurs the lines between what's real and what's fabricated, we're being called back to the one thing that can't be replicated: the wisdom of our feeling hearts.What you'll discover:Why knowing yourself deeply is the most critical skill for navigating unprecedented changeThe surprising gift AI is offering usHow to channel reactive energy into purpose-filled action that creates real transformationThe paradigm shifts we are being called to embrace Why leaders who can "shadow dance" with all aspects of their humanity are the ones we'll trust moving forwardThe work you've done to clear your internal landscape to be true to your heart’s inner knowing is truly invaluable.  You are equipping yourself with an irreplaceable compass—one that maintains your willingness to feel, to stay awake, to have compassion for others, and to choose your heart over old programming again and again.  While the inner work you have done has been personal, it hasn’t just been for you.  Your presence is there to guide those around you as we collectively navigate what's next.Want support making sure you don't fall back to sleep to old paradigms? Live with Eyes Wide Open instead. https://michellebersell.com/eyes-wide-open/

Spiritually and physically, being in the depths of winter means going inward and tending to the seeds that will burst forth come spring. While this all sounds good and nice, what it actually feels like on the human level is being bone tired, unmotivated, and just not yourself. Recently, this showed up for me as choosing ice cream for dinner rather than my typical healthy fare. Immediately, my son's eyes lit up—and then mine did too. That's when I realized: there's a gift in not being yourself, in not following the rules you've made for yourself all the damn time. While I watched my ego wanting to jump in and judge that something was wrong with me, what I could witness instead was something actually very sacred happening when we give ourselves permission to not be our typical selves and really feel into what is right for us in the moment.In this episode, you'll discover:Why your "unproductive" days might be evidence of profound energetic shifts happening beneath your awarenessHow to witness rather than partake in the spiral the ego wants to take you on for not being the version of self you think you're supposed to beHow surrender becomes your way in to transformation rather than a sign of giving upA powerful question to uncover where your unconscious is still locked into old beliefsWhat it means to trust yourself first, before waiting for external signs to validate your pathThere is a power that you are gaining, as you can experience the unraveling of the old self.  Whether you realize it or not, you are building the skill and strength to become unattached.  The power in this, as old stories and ways of reacting fade away, is that you become freer, more open, and expressive as the real you.  This is your time to know and love yourself exactly as you are and celebrate who you are throughout the mystery of your life’s unfolding.  This is your invitation to stop resisting the season you're in, and honor the evolution of you!

We're in that peculiar space where everyone expects us to be back in full force, and you feel a restless energy wanting to break free. If you're experiencing agitation like you're about to burst—it’s because a new version of you wants to be set free.  Before you do, however, you will want to honor the tension within you, as it holds the insight you need to make this next year filled with a power that doesn’t burn you out.   This episode guides you on how to refine your energy into conscious, strategic momentum. The kind of energy that lights you up rather than expects more and more from you in a way that isn’t sustainable.  We are learning a new way to work with our power that aligns your body, mind, spirit, passion, and subconscious to co-create with the Universe rather than push against it.In this episode, you'll discover:Why acting from ego-driven frenzy leads to premature launches with costly complications (and what strategic refinement creates instead)How emotional alchemy helps you sort through ego impulses to access your soul's pure potential and directionThe framework for balancing empowered feminine receptivity with masculine focused forceThe common mistake in going for low hanging fruitHow to hit the bullseye of your dream, even if your target seems blurry or too far awayWhat it means to tend to the wholeness of your vision so the fullness of what you desire comes into fruitionIn the last episode (319), I shared how to dream the impossible dream and this episode is the next step, which is learning how to show up differently than who you once were. When you consciously concentrate your energy through emotional alchemy, you move from the exhausting cycle of doing-then-recovering to sustainable momentum on what truly matters to your soul. You create space for spontaneity, joy, and the ecstatic nature of life itself. When your arrow is aligned with universal timing and your deepest knowing, you'll release it with confidence—witnessing the magic of conscious co-creation unfold in your favor.Here's to your 2026—the end of spinning wheels and the beginning of selective momentum that actually moves your dreams from vision to form.Eyes Wide Open is for you if you want support to stop scattering your energy and become the conscious creator to illuminate the way forward for your dreams. Join here: https://michellebersell.com/eyes-wide-open/

The light has returned, and with it comes a profound invitation: to dream beyond the limitations of who you once were. After the deep courage required to navigate the darkness, you now stand at the threshold of celebration and possibility. The impossible dream isn't impossible at all. It is, however, guiding you to live differently than you did in the past.What You'll Discover:The critical distinction between your small self and the soul blueprint that's ready to express through you nowWhy what thrills you, honors you, and terrifies you simultaneously is the sign you're truly aliveHow to move from ego-driven "get to work" energy into the ease, flow, and divine downloads that come from going inwardThe practice of anchoring your truth without clinging—supporting what's growing within you with softness and trustWhy the union of your divinity and humanity feels both expansive to your essence and scary to your ego (and how to work with that tension)The world needs your impossible dream, the one that your soul blueprint has been whispering about all along. As you bury the beliefs of your past self and prepare for a new year, remember: your heart knows the way. Now is your time to believe and reach for what previously felt unreachable.  All that separates impossible from I’m possible is a space - the blank page you are now consciously honoring before you co-create your dream life. If you would like support reinforcing your impossible dream, join my Emotional Alchemy of the Heart class for free at https://michellebersell.com/emotional-alchemy-of-the-heart/

What if the most essential part of the Christmas story—the part that holds the key to your own transformation—has been hiding in plain sight all along? This episode explores why silence isn't just peaceful, it's holy, and how the winter solstice reminds us that after the peak of darkness, light returns. But there's also a deeper truth woven through both priestess traditions and Christianity that's been quietly overlooked: the feminine principle that made the birth of light consciousness possible. Without understanding this, we miss the entire blueprint for how transformation actually happens—not through chasing more light, but through becoming a clear vessel that can hold this expansiveness of love.What You'll Discover:Why silence has become a "simple treat" we've been conditioned to avoid—and what happens when we reclaim itThe difference between the darkness that causes more pain, and the darkness that expands love.The soil principle: what every crop knows about darkness that we are being guided to embraceHow spiritual superiority and righteousness actually disguise fear, hate, and avoidance—and how to catch yourself in this patternThe golden age awakening that happens when you see with "the eye of your heart" instead of judgmentFrom a priestess and psychotherapist perspective, Mary wasn't chosen because she was a virgin in the way we've been taught to understand it. She was chosen because of her pure heart—her willingness to be a vessel through which consciousness could enter the world. And yet, the feminine principle she represents—the devotion to go into the darkness, to clear what stands in the way, to purify the vessel with love—has been largely unrecognized. This matters for your transformation because it reveals the truth: light consciousness can only be born through the feminine path of descent. You must go into the darkness, into the silence, into the crevices where fear remains, and transmute it to greater love. This is what prepares you to hold more light. Without the feminine's willingness to descend, to sit in stillness, to meet the darkness with the eye of the heart, the light you're chasing will have nowhere to land. The Christmas story, of course, is about the light consciousness Christ brings to the world.  However the story is incomplete without including the feminine who made it all possible.And how the whole point is that the same process is your invitation as well.If you would like support seeing with the spiritual eye of the heart, Live with Eyes Wide Open provides the portals to support your descent into deeper truth, love and power.  Join here: https://michellebersell.com/eyes-wide-open/

What happens in that liminal space between releasing who you once were and stepping into who you're becoming? This episode explores the often-overlooked period of transformation—the fertile darkness where new versions of ourselves gestate before emerging into the light. Do you feel the anticipation of what’s emerging from within you?  This is your invitation to honor the anticipation itself—the quiet knowingness building within your heart, whispering to you what is to come next. Your willingness to nurture this inner space—before your next expression emerges—prepares you to hold the fullness of what your evolved potential will bring.Other key insights you’ll discover: Why the divine feminine energy is uniquely potent at this timeThe practice of recognizing your internal shifts before they are noticed by the externalHow to guide your creative genius forward without needing all the answersThe shift from fear-based living to trusting your internal illumination as your compassWhat it means to build upon "what you know in your bones" rather than what your mind insists uponJust as ancient wisdom promised light after the darkest season, your own inner light is preparing to guide a mystical, magical journey uniquely yours. The darkness wasn't an ending; it was the womb space where your next chapter began forming, and now it's time to feel into what wants to be born through you.Want support accessing more of your hidden potential? Join my FREE Emotional Alchemy of the Heart class here: https://michellebersell.com/emotional-alchemy-of-the-heart/

We've all been there—standing in the midst of loss, change, or psychological upheaval, asking "what's the point?" This time of year engaged from a divine feminine approach calls us into a profound death cycle—not of body, but of identity. This cycle isn't meant to destroy you; it's designed to help you embody your deepest truths so completely that you know them in every ounce of your being. Whether you're navigating the psychological loss of an old identity or simply feeling the weight of this season's natural death cycle, you're being called to embed a deeper truth about who you really are into the very marrow of your being.What You'll Discover:The common ways we've been taught to claim inner safety are likely blocking love from moving through youThe hidden gift within your deepest fearsA simple prayer for surrendering to the Divine's guidanceWhat needs to be honorably laid to rest so your authentic self can be deeply embedded in your beingHow signs show up to indicate that you are supported as you experience the sacred unfolding within youWhy the death cycle returns year after year—to deepen and expand what you know in your bonesThe ancient wisdom traditions knew something we've forgotten: light is born from darkness. Just as the winter solstice and Christmas overlap to celebrate the return of the sun/son, your own periods of psychological death are portals for remembering that you are here to embody love, aliveness, and light. This episode is an invitation to honor what must die so that your truth can be embedded so deeply within you that it becomes unshakeable—something you know in your bones.If you would like the Framework to Access Deeper Peace and Love When Your Old Tools Stop Working, my FREE Emotional Alchemy of the Heart Class provides you with the workbook and tools to turn your negative emotions into Sacred Allies. Join me at https://michellebersell.com/emotional-alchemy-of-the-heart/

Are you someone who feels like no matter what you’ve tried, you somehow keep creating the same patterns over and over again?  Trust me, this isn’t your fault.  You’ve been shown how to set intentions, create vision boards, and declare what you want to manifest in the new year—but there’s a crucial component that needs to happen BEFORE in order for your heart’s true desires come forward.  Drawing from both ancient priestess wisdom and modern psychology, we'll examine the sacred art of release as the foundation that determines whether your next chapter will be genuinely new or just a recycled version of the same old story. This isn't about adding another manifestation technique—it's about understanding that transformation requires clearing your inner energy field first.What You'll Discover:Why the holiday season's chaos makes this the most important time to consciously create silence and slowness (even when it feels impossible)The smoke cleanse ritual that spans from Indigenous cultures, Ancient Egypt and Asia—and the alchemical wisdom hidden in burning plants that reveals why physical rituals matter for internal transformationWhy the tree doesn't clutch last year's leaves while waiting for new ones (and what this teaches us about trust versus seeking external signs)The "Re-Lease" perspective that reframes release as signing a new contract with yourself—and why skipping this step keeps you trapped in outdated identitiesHow to sit with the haze of the unknown instead of rushing to clarityManifestation without inner transformation first, is like having your old lease on life on automatic renewal.  Nothing changes.  This time of sacred darkness is the time to become conscious about what truly matters to you, so you can determine with reverence what must end before something new can begin. The work of release is the foundation that determines whether you'll step into next year as a new version of yourself or simply carry forward the worn-out patterns you've been hoping would magically disappear.Need support addressing blocks that keep you from manifesting or change?Join my FREE Emotional Alchemy of the Heart class here: https://michellebersell.com/emotional-alchemy-of-the-heart/

When life delivers the opposite of what you've been praying for, how do you find gratitude in the rubble? This episode explores what it really means to trust the universe when everything feels like it's falling apart. You'll discover that even in your most challenging moments, there are breadcrumbs being laid before you—subtle signs pointing toward the path your spirit is truly meant to take. This conversation goes beyond empty positivity to reveal how the blocks you're hitting aren't punishment, but preparation for what's coming next.What You'll Discover:How to recognize the breadcrumbs the universe leaves when your original path closesThe surprising truth about when positive thinking helps versus when it becomes avoidanceWhy the challenges that keep repeating are actually guiding you toward necessary changeHow prayer shifts when you stop asking for specific outcomes What it means to become an "expansive container" and why taking radical responsibility changes everythingThis episode offers insights for anyone who's questioned whether they're being guided at all. When you shift from resisting what's happening to receiving the guidance hidden within it, you open yourself to miracles and love in the most unexpected forms. The gratitude that emerges from trusting the unexpected isn't about being thankful for suffering—it's about recognizing that you're being prepared to hold more than you ever imagined possible. Sometimes the breadcrumbs lead somewhere far more extraordinary than your original destination. I'm deeply grateful for you being part of this community, for your shares, and for the support you bring to this journey we're on together.Want to connect with your heart on a deeper level? https://michellebersell.com/emotional-alchemy-of-the-heart/

The inner emotional work you do isn't just self-improvement—it's the most valuable gift you can give yourself because it shapes your entire energy field and your capacity to hold all of life with greater love. Today, we're weaving together everything about emotional alchemy, the heroine's journey, and inner work to understand how soul mate connections and divine union partnerships actually work—and why your emotions are the only compass you need to navigate your heart's truth.You'll discover:What happens when your soul recognizes another soul from past lifetimes (and why this doesn't guarantee an easy human relationship)The three reasons soul mate relationships get stuck in painful cycles of conflict and disappointmentWhy divine union is less about finding "the one" and more about radical responsibility for your own truthHow to maintain alignment with your Sacred Self during conflict without blaming or contorting yourselfWhy trying to guide your partner back to their truth always backfires (and what to do instead).Whether you're experiencing divine union, navigating a soul mate connection, or discovering that your soul craves to experience the expansiveness of love in an entirely different way—all paths are valid, and all can take your breath away. To get there, your emotions are your soul's constant guidance system, leading you back to the love you are, the love you deserve, and the love you're blessed to give and receive. While your mind makes this complex, your heart already knows the way.Want personal guidance? Go to https://michellebersell.com/private-session/Want couples support? Email support@michellebersell.comWant to learn to Alchemize Your Emotions for FREE? Go to: https://michellebersell.com/emotional-alchemy-of-the-heart/

I had one of those an “Am I the Asshole” moments that I’ve heard about and quickly became curious about how AI (artificial intelligence) would address my guilt.  So I poured my heart out to the cloud and found some surprising benefits, as well as limitations. Join me in this episode as I share the very clear difference between where AI can support us and where it will always fall short in being able to access the deeper transformation our souls are actually craving.Key Takeaways:Why AI's attempt to soothe you might be keeping you stuck in surface-level understandingThe telltale sign that you've hit the limits of intellectual processing Where AI got it wrong and why self-trust is vital to access your innate wisdomThe "carrot story" that illustrates why thinking you "get it" is exactly where transformation stopsHow to access the deeper calling of your soul’s inner knowingThis work isn't about transcending our humanity—it's about learning to be in it with love.  The model of ascent and being “love and light,” casts shadows that equally need to be received from love. AI has its place in helping us step back from emotional reactivity and gain valuable perspective, but there's a crucial difference between calming your nervous system and actually meeting the part of yourself that's asking to be seen. When we're willing to go beyond the mind's understanding into embodied gnosis, we don't just feel better temporarily—we reclaim the pieces of ourselves we've been taught to be ashamed of, and that's where lasting peace lives.  The Divine with us is guiding us to remember our truth in our humanity because doing so expands our hearts in ways our minds cannot comprehend. That’s when we open ourselves more and more to the miracles and magic of life.I’d love for you to have my step-by-step framework that supports you to access more of your deeper inner knowing.  This is exactly what I teach in Emotional Alchemy of the Heart.  You can sigh up for my free class here: https://michellebersell.com/emotional-alchemy-of-the-heart/

This is one of the most important podcast episodes I've done, because this is exactly where so many people get confused and struggle. You've been told "you are not your emotions" and to override them with heart energy and love. While that's beautiful and works while you are in a meditative state, the rest of your living life, you are still dealing with your emotions and triggers.  This isn’t failure - it’s actually the whole point of why they’re here. In this episode, I'm breaking down the distinction between identifying with your emotions versus utilizing them as the sacred tool they are meant to be.What You'll Discover:The critical difference between thoughts and emotions that keeps getting missedWhy your emotions keep arising (hint: it's not because you're doing something wrong)How to work with your emotions to dissolve subconscious walls of belief, rather than trying to transcend themThe pathway to living from your heart's loving energy without effort or needing to be in a meditative stateWhat it truly means to become one with every aspect of Self and access your pure potentialThe truth is when you can be with your pain and recognize the love right there, you become liberated. You're no longer fighting to stay in the light because you embody love and power wherever you are.If this resonates with you, I invite you to join me for my free Emotional Alchemy of the Heart class where you'll learn the complete framework for transforming your relationship with your emotions. And please share this episode with others so we can bring true emotional health into the world together.Get immediate access to Emotional Alchemy of the Heart here: https://michellebersell.com/emotional-alchemy-of-the-heart/

In our hearts, we all desire to be truly seen for the love that we innately are. The problem is we often find ourselves trapped in a painful paradox—believing we're not evolved enough, aligned enough, or simply enough to share who we really are. This episode explores the common road we find ourselves on when we don't feel witnessed from our authentic core, where we cling to false stories about who we need to become to receive love, praise, or validation. These stories become a thick veil obscuring our true purpose, keeping us from recognizing that our specialness isn't something we earn—it's divinely given the moment we draw breath. What if the very thing we're searching for has been right in front of us all along, waiting for you to reclaim your truth.In this episode, you'll discover:Why your ego's web of lies is actually divine perfection teaching you something essentialThe counterintuitive skill of knowing yourself as love whether you're experiencing joy or drowning in anxietyWhat makes sharing your gifts feel so terrifying (and why that's exactly the point)The initiation that happens when you stop seeking approval and allow yourself to disrupt the status quoHow remembering your truth is less about doing and more about a radical form of allowingThis episode is an invitation to recognize that your gifts aren't waiting for you to become more worthy—they're calling you forward right now, asking you to hold the love you are regardless of circumstances. Your secret sauce has been with you all along—the question is whether you're willing to look for it in the last place your ego wants you to search. Consider this your reminder that you are vital, important, and needed—held always in unconditional love.

What if the very independence you've cultivated to protect yourself is actually blocking you from receiving more of life's blessings? This week the Divine continues to nudge me to see where I may be unintentionally blocking my ability to receive through the surprising shield of empowerment! I love to think of all of us as empowered. But lurking in the shadow of repeatedly saying "I've got this"—when the reality was I needed help—I was forced to address my shame around neediness. Can we have needs and be empowered? Of course! In fact, what I discovered is that being both capable and receptive is how we allow our hearts to overflow so we have more than enough to give.Join me as we discuss:The four phases of psychological growth: from unhealthy neediness, through empowerment, into dissolution, and finally to expansivenessThe hidden difference between needing external validation to prove your worth versus receiving from a place of already knowing your inherent valueHow true altruism isn't about denying your needs—it's about being so internally filled that you naturally overflow to othersThe unexpected connection between Mother Teresa's receptivity and the divine's desire to treasure youThis episode is an invitation to reconsider what it truly means to stand in your worth. While being empowered means we are able to have our own back, it doesn't have to come at the cost of getting the support we need. Through our human experiences, we get to know what it's like to fuel ourselves from within while having the loving, generous grace of others support us. That's when we experience overflow that has a ripple effect on others. That's the love we're meant to receive and give!

You are spiritually-minded, conscientious, and by all means a pretty damn good person.  So how on Earth is it that you, of all people, may be more likely to struggle to receive your desires?  Well, it is often the well-meaning, but outdated ways we’ve been made to believe what makes us “good.” I invite you to join me as I share my recent experience with jealousy, how I saw my own self-sabotaging behaviors, and ultimately the gift I received from alchemizing jealousy from my heart. In this conversation, you’ll discover: The dangerous myths that keep us from accessing our deepest powerThe three hidden ways spiritual people self-sabotage their desires The crucial difference between processing emotions in your mind versus truly alchemizing them in your heartHow either/or thinking limits our power to alchemize and what it looks like to instead hold the both/and to transmute perceived limitationsA radical reframe: your negative emotions aren't obstacles to overcome but gateways to embody more loveThis episode offers a powerful invitation to discover what becomes possible when you honor every part of who you are. Your jealousy isn't making you less spiritual—it might be the very thing trying to show you where you're ready to expand. There's nothing to fix, nothing to be ashamed of, only more love to remember.Are you raising your hand to live with your Eyes Wide Open?  Here’s the link to join me: https://michellebersell.com/eyes-wide-open/

What if the numbness you're feeling isn't a sign that something's wrong with you, but rather evidence that you are entering a new phase of life? In this deeply vulnerable episode, we explore a part of the human journey that rarely gets discussed—that uncomfortable space where you feel stuck, empty, and disconnected despite having "done all the work." Part of the reason this remains unspoken is that not everyone is called to go to these inner depths in this lifetime. This isn't about your first awakening or your introduction to shadow work. This is about what comes after, when the Divine calls you into a deeper dismantling that has nothing to do with external achievement and everything to do with remembering the truth of who you are. While being "chosen" to experience this phase feels like you've won the booby prize, the joke is on your ego—crossing into this threshold of numbness is the exact path to feeling enlivened with and through an infinite love that is you.In this episode, you'll discover:• Why emotional numbness functions as your internal anesthesia during a profound identity shift• What the soup stage of remembrance requires • What it means to be "chosen" for this difficult passage and why your sensitivity is actually your strength• The surprising connection between small escapes (like that evening buzz) and spiritual awakening• Simple practices that support you when everything feels like it's falling apart• Why comparing yourself to others during this phase completely misses the pointThis episode offers both validation and a roadmap for those brave enough to face the muck of transformation. Whether you arrived here through sudden crisis or slow unraveling, you'll find permission to honor exactly where you are—and an invitation to go even deeper if you're ready. Because sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is acknowledge that you're turning to soup, and trust the process.If you would like deeper insight and guidance during this phase, check out my private podcast series called Eyes Wide Open: https://michellebersell.com/eyes-wide-open/.