Delusional! Big Dreams, Real Stories with Michelle Coyle
Delusional! Big Dreams, Real Stories with Michelle Coyle (formerly known as Seekers and Shifters) is a podcast about the blurry line between dreaming big and losing your mind. (Spoiler: anyone who has ever achieved anything probably did a little of both.)
We sit down with founders, creatives, and visionaries who bet on themselves—often when no one else would. These are the behind-the-scenes stories of people who went for it anyway. The goal? To remind you that the path to something extraordinary almost always looks “delusional” at the start.
Delusional! Big Dreams, Real Stories with Michelle Coyle
Transformative Healing
In this episode Michelle is joined by Laura Slinn. Laura is a celebrated NLP trainer and the co-founder of Avalon Empowerment, a company dedicated to training and certifying trauma-conscious coaches in transformational coaching modalities.
In this episode, we dive deep into Laura’s personal story, discussing the significance of addressing repressed trauma and the mind-body connection that led her to spontaneous pregnancies. We also explore the unregulated coaching industry, emphasizing the need for credible and in-depth training for facilitators. Laura critiques the superficial programs that promise quick fixes and underscores the importance of safe, supportive transformation.
We touch on overcoming imposter syndrome, the value of genuine connections, and maintaining a beginner’s mindset. Laura recounts her enriching experiences with communities like Archangel and Destiny events, and how they contrast with the often transactional entrepreneurial world.
Tune in to this enlightening episode for insights into the transformative potential of NLP, the necessity for depth in coaching, and an inspiring personal narrative.
Timestamps:
00:00 Some coaches sell dubious coaching to coaches.
05:01 Belief in quick healing matches quick problems.
08:42 Embrace uncertainty, despite slim odds and skepticism.
09:56 Repressed emotions can manifest as physical disease.
15:33 Started a fertility empowerment business after pregnancy.
17:06 Entrepreneurs need readiness for trauma work transformation.
22:56 Feeling isolated; reworking relationships and connections.
24:37 Group emphasizes genuine connection over selling products.
26:48 Room of modest yet impressive individuals downplaying achievements.
30:03 Successful people embrace starting over and learning.
33:57 Got brain scan; revealed personal/medical history.
37:43 We don't know everything; possibilities remain unexplored.
Connect with our guest:
Website: www.avalonempowerment.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/avalonempowerment/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/avalonempowerment
Connect with Michelle:
Instagram: @michelletoscale
Facebook: www.facebook.com/michellelaree
Tiktok: @michelletoscale
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Disclaimer: Seekers & Shifters acknowledges the privilege associated with engaging in personal growth activities and encourages listeners to consider their own circumstances and resources when embarking on a journey of self discovery.