The Adult Chair - by Michelle Chalfant (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Take a seat and let this be your guide to living an emotionally healthy life, with real-world examples and easy-to-understand tools to help you create lasting change-from the therapist behind the popular podcast The Adult Chair. Through decades of working with countless clients, Michelle Chalfant found that most forms of therapy, while well-meaning, help with the symptoms but rarely address the root cause"--

Book Synopsis

It's time to find your power, learn how to love yourself, and break free of the limiting patterns and beliefs that are keeping you stuck--from the therapist behind the popular podcast The Michelle Chalfant Show.

"An excellent 'how to act like an adult' manual that would assist anyone looking to shelve self-doubt, handle triggers, relinquish grudges, and learn self-compassion."--Library Journal (starred review)

Many of us were never shown what it truly means to be an adult. Instead, we learned unhealthy patterns from parents who, themselves, had never been taught. It is no surprise that we often find ourselves filled with self-doubt, stuck in feelings of overwhelm, and trapped in unfulfilling or dead-end relationships.

But there is a way out.

After decades of working with clients, therapist, coach, and podcast host Michelle Chalfant passionately believes in the potential for every person to awaken to their true selves and create a life filled with purpose and joy. Her Adult Chair model fuses spirituality and psychology, making complex concepts accessible and practical.

The Adult Chair explores the three key stages of human development using a framework of three chairs: "The Child Chair," "The Adolescent Chair," and "The Adult Chair." By understanding and working through each stage, you'll identify how your early life experiences shaped your thoughts, behaviors, and self-worth. This insight alone is powerful, but Chalfant's five pillars of healthy adult living also provide simple, practical tools to help you permanently release the negative beliefs and behaviors holding you back.

This is the manual we all needed while growing up, and it's not too late to learn from it now--a way to grow into adults who feel worthy, empowered, lovable, and confident. No matter what you want help with, The Adult Chair is your path to self-discovery, healing, and personal transformation.

Review Quotes

"An excellent 'how to act like an adult' manual that would assist anyone looking to shelve self-doubt, handle triggers, relinquish grudges, and learn self-compassion."--Library Journal, starred review

"A practical roadmap to emotional maturity. If you've struggled with anxiety, codependency, or feeling stuck, this book provides a clear, actionable framework to help you live with confidence, clarity, and emotional strength."--Michael Hyatt, New York Times bestselling author and business coach

"Chalfant's vulnerability and authenticity are a breath of fresh air, especially for those of us in the mental health and healing fields. She truly embodies the 'inner work' she teaches, making her an inspiring guide on the path to transformation."-- Liz Burkholder, PhD, mind-body medicine, holistic nurse practitioner, and founder of GoWithin Institute

"With Chalfant's beautiful real-life examples, along with practical how-to lists, anyone could read this book to be set on a true path to self-transformation and healing."--Dr. Pam Staples, founder of Relational Joy

"The Adult Chair distills complex ideas into accessible insights and practical tools. This is the road map you need to embrace life fully and fearlessly."--Amberly Lago, USA Today bestselling author of Joy Through the Journey

"I have never ceased to be amazed by Chalfant's unique ability to merge kindness, empathy, intellect, and a profound, almost otherworldly sense of understanding of grief and trauma."--Ross Rosenberg, MEd, LCPC, CADC, author of The Human Magnet Syndrome and The Codependency Revolution

"The Adult Chair offers a powerful, interactive journey out of the often-murky depths of childhood wounds into lasting transformation."--Patti Elledge, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and adult attachment specialist

"Chalfant's openness and honesty in sharing how she has applied the Adult Chair Model to her own life will make readers feel like they truly have a coach in their corner whom they can trust."--Karen Gelstein, trauma and addiction therapist; EMDR and somatic practitioner

"If you are ready to get unstuck, truly understand yourself on the deepest level, and break past any old limiting patterns or cycles that are holding you back, this is a must-read."--Elyse Archer, founder and CEO of She Sells

"The Adult Chair is both deeply illuminating and incredibly actionable. This book is a game changer."--Prema Gaia, founder of Nervous System Support

"A powerful guide for anyone seeking deeper self-awareness and emotional freedom."--Catherine Plano, PhD, MCC, founder of Rise & Thrive Global and author of Shifts Only Happen Once You Own Your Sh!t

"Michelle Chalfant has created a life-changing guide, brilliantly illuminating how we lose ourselves along the way and, more important, how we can reclaim our power, confidence, and authenticity in our adult lives."--Jessica Papineau, CEO and founder of CSJ Authentic Fashion Styling

About the Author

Michelle Chalfant, MS, LPC, is a licensed therapist, holistic life coach, and author committed to helping individuals break free from limitations and discover their true selves. As the creator of The Adult Chair(R) model, she combines simple psychology with grounded spirituality to inspire personal transformation.

Her podcast, The Michelle Chalfant Show: Life from The Adult Chair, has over 10 million downloads, offering practical tools and relatable insights for overcoming life's challenges.

Michelle leads transformative events, retreats, and courses through The Academy of Awakening Membership and trains others in her model via The Adult Chair(R) Coaching Certification Program. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, People, Well + Good, and HuffPost.