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Shrink WrappedEpisode 42: You Are Not a Bottomless Mimosa (The One Where Michelle Talks About Balancing Work/Home/Friends)Work-Life Balance Is a Myth (Here’s What Actually Helps)Balancing work, home, friendships, errands, sleep, hydration, therapy, and that one plant you swore you wouldn’t kill, it’s not just a lot. It’s kind of a scam. Or at least it feels that way when society expects you to have it all together while you’re slowly dissociating under fluorescent lights in a Target aisle.In today’s episode of Shrink Wrapped, we’re untangling the chaos around work-life balance- because the idea that everything should exist in perfect harmony all the time is the real...
2026-02-1246 minShrink WrappedEpisode 41.5: Trauma Without the Background Music (Bonus Episode ft. Selena Morelock)Bonus Episode: Mental Health in Media — A Real Conversation with SelenaToday’s bonus episode of Shrink Wrapped takes a closer look at how mental health and trauma show up in pop culture- with a little help from a friend.Michelle and longtime friend Selena talk honestly about telling your own story, and why representation matters more than people realize. No media-studies jargon. No moral panic. Just a real, grounded conversation about storytelling, stigma, and what it’s like to see your brain reflected back at you- sometimes accurately, sometimes wildly off-script.Selen...
2026-02-062h 55Shrink WrappedEpisode 41: Sad Girl Season: Now Streaming (The One Where Michelle Talks About Mental Health Portrayal In The Media)Mental Health in Media: Representation, Reality, and the Cringe FactorFrom prestige dramas to reality TV meltdowns to every gritty reboot with a tortured lead, media plays a massive role in how we understand mental health, how we talk about it, how we treat people who struggle, and how we see ourselves when we’re the ones quietly unraveling.In today’s episode of Shrink Wrapped, we’re digging into mental health representation in movies, TV, and pop culture- the good, the bad, and the deeply cringey. Because representation does matter… but not when it’s reduced to...
2026-02-0549 min
SHAMBHU SESSIONSMichelle Qureshi on Sound Healing, Flow State & Limitless Creativity | Shambhu Sessions Ep. 2In this heartfelt episode of Shambhu Sessions, I sit down with award-winning guitarist, sound healer, and composer Michelle Qureshi for an inspiring deep dive into her music, creative journey, and lifestyle of peace. We explore how Michelle blends classical guitar training with intuitive improvisation, her evolution into ambient and healing music, and how sound itself serves as her greatest inspiration. She shares stories about building her home studio, performing Harmonic Sound Immersion™ events, and the spiritual intentions behind her upcoming albums Journey by Starlight and Healing in the Harmonic Field. ✨ Topics include: • Her switch...
2026-01-3042 minShrink WrappedEpisode 40: Guided Journal Entry #10Guided Journal Episode: If Your Life Were a Book (What’s the Theme?)You ever read a book where the first few chapters are kind of a mess? Half the characters are confused, the main plot hasn’t kicked in yet, and you’re not entirely convinced the author knows where this is going? Yeah... welcome to being a person.In today’s guided journal episode of Shrink Wrapped, we’re stepping back and looking at your life through a narrative lens- not to judge the messy parts, but to make sense of them.Today’s j...
2026-01-2935 min
The Michelle May O'Neil ShowGrowth Never Breaks a Business: Systems Are What Unlock ScaleSuccess isn’t supposed to feel like suffocation, but for many founders, it does.In this solo episode, Michelle O’Neil tells the story of an entrepreneur whose business grew faster than the foundation beneath it. What looked like momentum on the outside became chaos on the inside, until she realized the truth: growth doesn’t break businesses… lack of systems does.Michelle breaks down the operational and mindset shifts every founder must make to scale without burnout, including why hustle isn’t the answer, why delivery matters more than marketing, and how repeatable systems create rea...
2026-01-2609 minThe Michelle May O'Neil ShowUnreasonable Hospitality at Work: How Culture Becomes Your Competitive AdvantageCulture isn’t built in mission statements, it’s built in the small moments leaders choose to notice.In this solo episode, Michelle O’Neil continues her Unreasonable Hospitality book brief by breaking down how hospitality functions as a real-world leadership and culture strategy.Through powerful stories and practical examples, Michelle explains how leaders can use intentional care, emotional awareness, and human-centered systems to create cultures that drive performance, loyalty, and long-term success. In this episode:-Why hospitality is a leadership and culture strategy, not a soft skill-How...
2026-01-2312 minShrink WrappedEpisode 39: Tics, Tropes, and Total Misunderstandings (DSM Dive- Tourette's)Tourette Syndrome: Beyond the Myths (A DSM Dive)Welcome to today’s episode of Shrink Wrapped, where we’re getting real about Tourette Syndrome, and no, it is notjust about randomly shouting curse words every five seconds. (Thanks, media, for that wildly inaccurate legacy.)This DSM Dive episode starts with the DSM criteria for Tourette Syndrome, the official diagnostic framework clinicians use, and breaks it down into something that actually makes sense. Spoiler alert: Tourette’s is far more complex than “just tics” or “random outbursts,” and it’s definitely not a punchline or a sitcom gag. We’ll...
2026-01-2248 minThe Michelle May O'Neil ShowDebt Is a Behavior Problem: How to Break the Cycle and Build Real WealthDebt isn’t about math; it’s about mindset, habits, and the stories we tell ourselves about money.In this episode of The Michelle O’Neil Show, Michelle sits down with Howard Dvorkin, Chairman of Debt.com and one of the nation’s leading voices on credit counseling, to unpack the psychology of debt, social pressure, and financial behavior.From credit card traps and consumer culture to smart debt strategy, budgeting, and wealth-building, this conversation delivers honest insight into how people fall into debt, and how they can climb out for good. In this...
2026-01-191h 00The Michelle May O'Neil ShowHospitality as Leadership: How Great Leaders Create Unforgettable ExperiencesHospitality isn’t customer service, it’s a leadership strategy that shapes culture, trust, and loyalty.In this episode, Michelle O’Neil continues her book brief on Unreasonable Hospitality by exploring how hospitality functions as a core leadership discipline.She breaks down why making people feel seen, valued, and understood is not a soft skill, but a scalable strategic advantage that transforms businesses, teams, and customer relationships from competent to unforgettable. In this episode:-Why hospitality is a leadership mindset, not just customer service-How emotional experience becomes...
2026-01-1605 minShrink WrappedEpisode 38.5: You're So Mature for Your Age, And Other Childhood Scams (The Bonus Episode Where Michelle Talks About How Damaging "You're So Mature For Your Age" Is)“You’re So Mature for Your Age”: When Survival Gets Mistaken for Strength“You’re so mature for your age.”It sounds flattering- like someone just recognized your wisdom, your resilience, your uncanny ability to hold it together. But sometimes that “compliment” isn’t about you being impressive at all. Sometimes it’s about an adult lowering the bar for what’s appropriate… or quietly raising the bar for what they expect you to carry.In today’s episode of Shrink Wrapped, we unpack what that phrase often really means, and how it shows up in experiences like parent...
2026-01-161h 59Shrink WrappedEpisode 38: Neuroscience Says Be Thankful, So Here We Are (The One Where Michelle Talks About Practicing Gratitude)Gratitude Without the Gaslighting: Why Noticing Good Things Actually HelpsHere’s the thing: gratitude is not a toxic positivity slogan slapped on a sunset background. It’s not about pretending everything is fine when it very much is not. Real gratitude, the kind that actually works, is more like mental floss. It clears out the gunk. It gently rewires your brain. And it doesn’t require you to lie about how you’re doing.In today’s episode of Shrink Wrapped, Michelle breaks down what gratitude actually is (and what it definitely isn’t). No, you will n...
2026-01-1533 minThe Michelle May O'Neil ShowFinancial Reality Check: Retirement Planning, Spending Habits, and Knowing Your NumbersMost people don’t fail financially because they don’t earn enough, they fail because they don’t know their numbers.In this episode of The Michelle O’Neil Show, Michelle sits down with financial coach and retirement planning expert Rita Oliver to talk about real-world money decisions, retirement readiness, and why early planning is critical to long-term financial security.From budgeting struggles and lifestyle spending to retirement gaps, debt, and financial literacy, this conversation delivers practical insight for anyone trying to build stability in today’s economy. In this episode:-Why m...
2026-01-1238 minThe Michelle May O'Neil ShowUnreasonable Hospitality: Why Experience Is the Ultimate Business AdvantageGreat businesses aren’t remembered for what they sell, they’re remembered for how they make people feel.In this episode, Michelle O’Neil breaks down key insights from Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara and explains why emotional experience has become the true competitive advantage in modern business.Drawing lessons from leadership, brand strategy, and customer psychology, Michelle explores how intentional hospitality transforms service into loyalty and turns ordinary interactions into lasting impact.Chapters0:00 Introduction to Unreasonable Hospitality0:25 Why This Book Matters0:50 Experience as Competitive Advantage1:10...
2026-01-0904 minShrink WrappedEpisode 37: Grief: The Unwanted Houseguest That Won't Stop Rearranging Your Furniture (The One Where Michelle Talks About Grief)Grief: When It Shows Up Uninvited and Rearranges the FurnitureGrief is weird. One minute you’re answering emails and making a sandwich, and the next you’re ugly crying over a sock because it reminded you of someone you lost. It doesn’t knock. It doesn’t check your calendar. It just shows up, kicks off its shoes, and settles in like it pays rent.In today’s episode of Shrink Wrapped, we’re talking about grief in all its messy, inconvenient, deeply human reality. No silver linings. No “everything happens for a reason.” No spiritual bypa...
2026-01-081h 13The Michelle May O'Neil ShowFrom Lawyer to Marketer: Faith, AI, and Finding Purpose with Dustin SanchezWhat happens when you stop chasing success and start living in alignment with your faith and purpose?In this episode, Michelle O’Neil sits down with Dustin Sanchez, a former lawyer turned legal marketing expert, to unpack his powerful journey of transformation.Dustin shares how leaving the traditional legal path, embracing entrepreneurship, rebuilding his health, and surrendering control to God reshaped his life, business, and legacy. Together, they dive into faith, discipline, AI’s impact on marketing and law, and what it truly means to live with intention. In this episode:...
2026-01-051h 10Shrink WrappedEpisode 36: Voices in My Head? Still Less Annoying Than Group Chats (DSM Dive- Schizophrenia)Schizophrenia: The DSM, the Reality, and the MythsWelcome to today’s episode of Shrink Wrapped, where we’re unpacking schizophrenia- and no, it’s not about hearing voices every time your phone dings or assuming your cat is running a covert operation against you. (Although honestly, some cats are suspicious.)As always, we start with the DSM criteria, the clinical framework clinicians use to diagnose schizophrenia. Michelle breaks down what those criteria actually mean in real life, translating clinical language into something that makes sense without sounding like a textbook or a horror movie script. S...
2026-01-021h 06The Michelle May O'Neil ShowYou Don’t Need a Crisis to Start Over | How to Reinvent Your Life with ClarityYou don’t need a breakdown to reinvent your life, you need honesty.In this powerful episode, Michelle O’Neil explores the quiet moment when clarity replaces chaos and shows how personal reinvention begins with truth, alignment, and one courageous step forward.If your life looks fine on the outside but feels empty on the inside, this message is for you. In this episode:-Michelle shares a powerful story about realizing a life can look “fine” on the outside but feel empty on the inside.-She explains the diffe...
2025-12-3112 minShrink WrappedEpisode 35: Guided Journal Entry #9Guided Journal Episode: Naming What You Want (And Taking One Tiny Step Toward It)Today on Shrink Wrapped, we’re cracking open a journal prompt that radiates “I want more but also have absolutely no idea what I’m doing.” Which, honestly, is a deeply human place to be.Today’s guided journal prompt is:“What is one thing I deeply desire, and what steps can I take toward achieving it?”In this episode, Michelle walks you through a reflective journaling practice designed to help you name what you actually want; not what you should w...
2025-12-2646 minThe Michelle May O'Neil ShowTodd Frankfort on Law, Legacy, and Why Local Judges Matter More Than You ThinkMichelle O’Neil sits down with Todd Frankfort, a divorce lawyer, professor, and judicial candidate—to explore law, politics, legacy, and leadership.From navigating the political climate as a judge to lessons learned from family, faith, and high-stakes cases, this conversation offers a rare look into integrity, service, and what truly defines success. In this episode:-Todd shares how his father influenced his legal career and values without casting a shadow over him-He explains why he chose litigation, marital property law, and eventually teaching law students-Todd...
2025-12-2442 minShrink WrappedEpisode 34.5: The Silent Epidemic We Keep Toasting (The Bonus Episode Where Michelle Talks About Alcohol As A Pervasive Problem In Society)Alcohol, Culture, and Coping: When “Normal” Isn’t HarmlessIf alcohol were invented today, there’s no chance it would make it past the approval stage. We’d look at the health risks, accident statistics, domestic violence rates, and economic impact and immediately say, “Absolutely not- ban it.” And yet, alcohol remains one of the most socially accepted substances in the world. We toast with it at weddings, sip it at funerals, and somehow treat it as a required survival tool for brunch.In this episode of Shrink Wrapped, Michelle takes a clear-eyed look at alcohol’s role in...
2025-12-192h 03Shrink WrappedEpisode 34: You Can’t Pour From an Empty Cup (Especially If It's on Fire) (The One Where Michelle Talks About Burnout)Burnout: When Your Nervous System Hits Control+Alt+DeleteBurnout isn’t just about being busy or overworked, it’s about being overwhelmed and under-resourced. It’s your brain smashing Control+Alt+Delete while your body throws up a very firm “nope” sign. And somehow, we’ve normalized it so hard that half of us treat burnout like a personality trait instead of a warning light.In today’s episode of Shrink Wrapped, we’re actually going there. Michelle breaks down what burnout really is (spoiler: not just stress), why it happens, and what’s going on in your nerv...
2025-12-181h 26The Michelle May O'Neil ShowHow to Design a Strategic 2026 Instead of Living in Constant FirefightingToo many leaders spend their year reacting instead of leading, busy every day, yet drifting further from their real goals.This conversation breaks down how to stop living in crisis mode and start designing a year with intention.Michelle O’Neil shares a powerful framework for building 2026 around strategy instead of stress, including how to filter signal from noise, reverse-engineer your future self, and create systems that actually move the needle. In this episode:-Stop reacting to daily fires and start leading with intentional strategy.-Design your yea...
2025-12-1716 minShrink WrappedEpisode 33: You Can’t Manifest Your Way Out of a Nervous Breakdown (The One Where Michelle Talks About The Ick Of "You Just Need To Want It More")“You Just Need to Want It More” (And Other Weaponized Self-Help Lies)Ah yes, the classic motivational war cry: “You just need to want it more.”As if sheer desire alone can break generational trauma, cure chronic illness, override neurodivergence, or magically summon time, money, energy, and childcare out of thin air. It’s the kind of advice that sounds profound until you actually sit with it... and realize it’s just guilt wrapped in a Pinterest font.In today’s episode of Shrink Wrapped, we’re unpacking this particularly toxic piece of self-help culture. Where did...
2025-12-1128 minThe Michelle May O'Neil ShowThe Strategy Every Entrepreneur Needs | Ron Pinkerton on Leadership & LegacyFormer apparel CEO and entrepreneur Ron Pinkerton joins Michelle O'Neil to break down the “win-win-win” strategy that helped him build a powerhouse company from the ground up.He shares real stories on leadership, timing, team building, integrity, and navigating the emotional side of selling a business. This conversation is packed with timeless business wisdom, life lessons, and a few unforgettable Texas sayings. In this episode:-Ron’s win-win-win business strategy for customers, employees, and owners.-Importance of writing plans on paper and validating ideas financially.-Building & growing an appa...
2025-12-1039 minShrink WrappedEpisode 32: Abandonment Issues & Other Party Tricks (DSM Dive- Borderline Personality Disorder)Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD): Beyond the StereotypesOn today’s episode of Shrink Wrapped, we’re digging into Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), and no, it’s not just about being “emotional,” “dramatic,” or “difficult to deal with” (but shoutout to media for absolutely committing to that misunderstanding).As always, we start with the DSM criteria: the official diagnostic checklist clinicians use to identify BPD. Michelle breaks down what those clinical descriptions actually mean in real life, translating jargon into human experience. Spoiler alert: BPD isn’t a personality flaw or a character defect, it’s a complex mental health...
2025-12-041h 01Shrink WrappedEpisode 31: Guided Journal Entry #8Guided Journal Episode: Reclaiming Play & Your Inner ChildAt some point, we stopped finger-painting and started filing taxes, and honestly? That feels like a questionable trade. There was a time when you could lose hours inventing dance routines, narrating Barbie soap operas, or building elaborate stick forts like you were auditioning for post-apocalyptic HGTV. That wasn’t wasted time. That was you, unfiltered- before the productivity cult showed up and scheduled joy for “maybe Saturday.”In today’s guided journal episode of Shrink Wrapped, we’re reconnecting with play, creativity, and the parts of you that existed...
2025-11-2736 minThe Michelle May O'Neil ShowIs AI Coming for Your Job… or Creating Your Biggest Opportunity Yet?AI isn’t replacing humans—it’s replacing the workers who refuse to adapt.Michelle O’Neil breaks down how artificial intelligence is disrupting the middle layer of the workforce and why the future belongs to those who embrace judgment, empathy, wisdom, and reinvention. This episode empowers viewers to understand AI, reframe their value, and build systems that make them indispensable in the age of automation.In this episode:-How is AI disrupting today’s workforce?-How have support roles changed from the past to now?-What jobs are most at ri...
2025-11-2614 minThe Michelle May O'Neil ShowEva Guzman: You Are Enough | Women, Ambition & Reinvention in LawJoin Michelle O'Neil and former Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman for a powerful interview on women in law, leadership, and overcoming self-doubt.Justice Guzman, a pioneer defined by bold moves and firsts, shares her authentic journey from an inner-city neighborhood to the highest court in Texas.In this episode:-You Are Enough: Justice Guzman's powerful message for professional women facing pressure.-Bold Moves: Inside her decisions to move from the bench to a political run for AG, and back to private practice.-Combating Self-Doubt: Techniques for staying prepared...
2025-11-2342 minThe Michelle May O'Neil ShowRebecca Silvestri on How to Make Every Day the Best Day EverMichelle O’Neil sits down with Rebecca Silvestri to explore how mindset and gratitude can transform everyday life.Rebecca shares her “Best Day Ever” philosophy, the power of being response-able, and how to turn challenges into opportunities for joy and growth. This inspiring conversation will motivate you to take control of your perspective and truly make each day your best one yet.In this episode:-How the “Best Day Ever” mindset began and why it works-What it means to be response-able instead of reactive-Simple gratitude practices to shift your...
2025-11-2127 minThe Michelle May O'Neil ShowAre We Losing Masculinity? Dan Fleyshman on Redefining Men, Mental Health & Modern SocietyEntrepreneur and philanthropist Dan Fleyshman joins Michelle O’Neil for a powerful, unfiltered conversation on masculinity, mental health, and modern relationships.From building multimillion-dollar brands to launching the Man in the Arena Tour, Dan shares hard-earned lessons about leadership, balance, and resilience.In this episode:-Dan Fleyshman shares how men can balance strength and vulnerability through the Man in the Arena Tour.-He reveals how losing a $65 million company taught him resilience and focus under pressure.-The episode explores redefining masculinity and leadership within the family and community....
2025-11-2144 minShrink WrappedEpisode 30.5: Memory, Interrupted (The Bonus Episode Where Michelle Talks About The Memory Loss Caused By Depression and Trauma)When Your Brain Deletes the Footage: Memory, Trauma, and DepressionYou ever look back on the worst months of your life and realize they’re basically… missing? Like your brain rage-quit mid-season and refused to film the episodes? That’s not you being dramatic, that’s what deep depression and trauma can do to memory.In today’s episode of Shrink Wrapped, Michelle breaks down why your brain sometimes becomes a shady narrator in your own life story. We’re talking about dissociation, memory gaps, emotional overload, and why entire days, conversations, or seasons can blur together...
2025-11-211h 29Shrink WrappedEpisode 30: Communication for the Chronically Misunderstood (and Mildly Petty) (The One Where Michelle Talks About Effective Communication)Communication: How to Say What You Mean Without Burning the Village DownCommunication is allegedly the thing that separates us from the animals, but let’s be honest, a lot of us are just highly verbal raccoons with unresolved issues and Wi-Fi. We overshare. We undershare. We say the wrong thing, say nothing at all, or replay the perfect response in the shower six hours too late.In today’s episode of Shrink Wrapped, we’re cutting through the noise and getting practical about communication; no corporate team-building retreat energy, no buzzwords, no “just use I-stateme...
2025-11-2050 min
The Neil Haley ShowHoliday Feasts, Smart Shopping & Men’s Health: Chef David Rose, Nicole Lapin, Michelle Gill, Elizabeth Werner & Dr. Jack Rocco1. Neil opens Hour 2 with Chef David Rose, who returns to talk all things Thanksgiving with Omaha Steaks. Chef David breaks down how to eliminate holiday stress through organization, prepping early, using Omaha Steaks’ pre-marinated proteins, and relying on ready-to-heat sides and desserts. He highlights their full holiday lineup—turkey, ham, roasts, seafood, steaks, tartlets—and emphasizes that people don’t need to cook everything from scratch to create a successful feast.2. The conversation shifts to holiday gifting strategies with bestselling author and financial expert Nicole Lapin and Michelle Gill from PayPal. They dive into the realities of overspending during the holidays...
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The Neil Haley ShowHoliday Feasts, Smart Shopping & Men’s Health: Chef David Rose, Nicole Lapin, Michelle Gill, Elizabeth Werner & Dr. Jack RoccoNeil opens Hour 2 with Chef David Rose, who returns to talk all things Thanksgiving with Omaha Steaks. Chef David breaks down how to eliminate holiday stress through organization, prepping early, using Omaha Steaks’ pre-marinated proteins, and relying on ready-to-heat sides and desserts. He highlights their full holiday lineup—turkey, ham, roasts, seafood, steaks, tartlets—and emphasizes that people don’t need to cook everything from scratch to create a successful feast.2. The conversation shifts to holiday gifting strategies with bestselling author and financial expert Nicole Lapin and Michelle Gill from PayPal. They dive into the realities of overspen...
2025-11-1800 minShrink WrappedEpisode 29: Group Chats, Ghosting, and Other Emotional Workouts (The One Where Michelle Talks About Managing Friendships)Adult Friendship: Why It’s Hard, Weird, and Worth ItLet’s be real, nobody teaches you how to actually do friendship past the age of 12. Sure, we learned to share our toys and say sorry, but no one prepared us for the adult-level chaos of mismatched priorities, unspoken resentment, and watching a once-daily texter slowly morph into a quarterly “miss you!” emoji.In this episode of Shrink Wrapped, Michelle breaks down why adult friendship feels so complicated, and why struggling with it doesn’t mean you’re bad at relationships. Adult friendships are living, evolving connecti...
2025-11-1346 minShrink WrappedEpisode 28: Guided Journal Entry #7Guided Journal Episode: Thanking Your Past Self for JoyWelcome to today’s guided journal episode of Shrink Wrapped, where we’re doing a little time travel; not to fix the timeline or warn yourself about that haircut, but to find something gentler.Today’s journal prompt is:“Close your eyes and travel back to a memory you’ve forgotten — a moment of simple joy. What can you thank your past self for in that moment?”In this episode, Michelle guides you through a reflective journaling practice focused on reconnecting with uncomplicated joy- the kind tha...
2025-11-0623 minShrink WrappedEpisode 27: Autism: Where Small Talk Goes to Die (DSM Dive: Autism)Autism: Beyond the Checklist (A DSM Dive)Welcome to today’s episode of Shrink Wrapped, where we’re adventuring into the wide, wild world of autism, because there is so much misinformation floating around, and it’s time to clear some of it up.As always, we start with the DSM criteria: the official diagnostic framework clinicians use to identify Autism Spectrum Disorder. And spoiler alert, bestie: it is not as cut-and-dry, obvious, or one-size-fits-all as people love to pretend. Michelle breaks down what those clinical criteria actually look like in real life, why autism is describe...
2025-10-301h 11Shrink WrappedEpisode 26: Rituals, Routines, and Other Forms of Self-Inflicted Growth (The One Where Michelle Talks About Building Habits)Habit-Building: Why Motivation Fails (And What Actually Works)Today on Shrink Wrapped, we’re diving into the deeply unsexy science of habit-building; because if motivation actually worked, none of us would still be negotiating with ourselves over basic routines.In this episode, Michelle breaks down how habits really form, why motivation is a fickle little gremlin that disappears the second things get uncomfortable, and what’s actually happening when your brain self-sabotages because change is hard and Netflix is easier. Spoiler alert: it’s not a personal flaw. It’s neuroscience.We’ll talk about w...
2025-10-2338 minThe Michelle May O'Neil ShowFrom Rock Bottom to Radiance: The Power of Believing in YourselfMichelle O’Neil opens up about the moment that changed her life—when a humiliating airplane experience led her to her lowest rock-bottom ditch of despair and, ultimately, to transformation.
Through faith, vision, and perseverance, she learned to believe before becoming, shedding 170 pounds and rediscovering her purpose. Her story reminds us that setbacks plant the seeds for the biggest comebacks.
In this episode:
-Michelle shares her powerful story of hitting rock bottom after struggling with lifelong obesity and self-worth.
-She reveals the heartbreaking moment on an airplane that became the turning point in her...
2025-10-2223 minShrink WrappedEpisode 25.5: Your Sexuality Called—You’ve Been Ghosting It (The Bonus Episode Where Michelle Talks About Unpacking Repressed Sexuality)Repressed Sexuality: Opening the Junk Drawer You Were Told to IgnoreYou ever open an old junk drawer and realize there’s an entire alternate universe in there? Chargers for phones you don’t own anymore, three pairs of scissors, and a mysterious key you’re terrified to throw away. That’s what unpacking repressed sexuality can feel like... except instead of random electronics, it’s tangled desires, outdated shame, and parts of yourself you quietly shoved into the back because it didn’t feel safe to look at them.In today’s episode of Shrink Wrapped...
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RenMacRenMac Legends Podcast with Michelle MeyerNeil Dutta recently caught up with Michelle Meyer, Chief Economist at the MasterCard Economics Institute. From her perch at MasterCard, Michelle has a front seat to the US consumer. In this episode of the RenMac Legends Podcast, we talk about consumer trends and what's driving the recent strength, the benefits of large private sector data sets given the data fog due to the government shutdown, and a get into a bit of a back and forth on housing as well.Michelle was a former colleague of mine at Bank of America Merrill Lynch under Ethan Harris and then ran...
2025-10-1641 minShrink WrappedEpisode 25: It Runs in the Family—But So Does Denial (The One Where Michelle Talks About Breaking Cycles)Breaking Cycles: Why You Keep Ending Up Here (And How to Stop)Let’s talk about cycles: the emotional kind, not SoulCycle (though honestly, both can leave you breathless, questioning your life choices, and wondering why this feels familiar again).In today’s episode of Shrink Wrapped, we’re digging into the patterns we keep repeating: dating emotionally unavailable people like it’s a side hustle, people-pleasing our way into chronic resentment, or recreating dysfunctional family dynamics with the dedication of a cursed heirloom. These cycles don’t come out of nowhere. They’re learned, reinforced, an...
2025-10-1637 minThe Michelle May O'Neil ShowHow Do You Turn Pain Into Power? Eddie Wilson on Fear, Grit & Building ImpactMichelle O’Neil sits down with Eddie Wilson—“The King of Exits,” investor, and founder of the Aspire Tour—to unpack how gratitude, reframing, and perseverance transform setbacks into fuel.
They dive into solopreneur burnout, controlling fear with knowledge, staying under pressure without throwing “Hail Marys,” and building businesses that create lasting impact—from exits to feeding orphans worldwide.
In this episode:
-Eddie lost his company early in his career but turned the setback into motivation to master business exits.
-He shared how gratitude and reframing pain helped him build resilience and global impact through P...
2025-10-1557 minShrink WrappedEpisode 24: Panic, Paranoia & Performance Reviews: A DSM Love Story (DSM Dive: Anxiety Disorders)Anxiety: What the DSM Says vs. What It Actually Feels LikeWelcome to today’s episode of Shrink Wrapped, where we’re tackling anxiety- because who doesn’t love living with a low-grade sense of impending doom for no identifiable reason?As always, we start with the DSM criteria: the official diagnostic checklist clinicians use to define anxiety disorders. Helpful? Yes. Complete? Absolutely not. Michelle breaks down what those clinical bullet points actually translate to in real life- the racing thoughts, constant worry, physical symptoms, overthinking spirals, and that fun ability to catastrophize a perfectly normal...
2025-10-0944 minShrink WrappedEpisode 23: Guided Journal Entry #6Guided Journal Episode: Finding the Silver Lining (Without Forcing Positivity)Today on Shrink Wrapped, we’re doing that mildly annoying but genuinely helpful thing: reflecting instead of immediately screaming into the void. (Don’t worry, screaming still has its time and place. Today just isn’t it.)Today’s guided journal prompt is:“Reflect on a recent challenge or setback. Instead of focusing only on the negative, find one aspect to be thankful for. Did it bring a hidden lesson, build resilience, or help you discover an inner strength?”This episode walks you through a...
2025-10-0228 min
The Michelle May O'Neil ShowAre Women the Better Bet in Real Estate? Veena Jetti on Multifamily Returns & Breaking VC BiasPrivate equity investor Veena Jetti joins Michelle O’Neil to unpack how women can thrive in multifamily real estate, why less than 2% of VC dollars go to women, and what the data really shows about female-led returns.
She shares her immigrant-family roots, first big multifamily win, practical steps for women who feel scared to start, and how emotional intelligence and resilience shape great CEOs.
In this episode:
-What challenges do women face when stepping into investing?
-How did Veena Jetti’s background shape her path into real estate?
-Why do women receive so litt...
2025-10-0146 minShrink WrappedEpisode 22: The Art of Calling People Out Without Burning Bridges And Cheesecake (The One Where Michelle Talks About Conflict Resolution)Conflict: Why It Feels Like a Threat (And How to Stop Spiraling)So… let’s talk about conflict. That fun little experience where a minor disagreement suddenly spikes your heart rate, hijacks your nervous system, and convinces you you’re either about to be abandoned or need to emotionally square up like it’s an MMA fight. One weird look in a meeting and boom: existential crisis unlocked.In this episode of Shrink Wrapped, Michelle breaks down why conflict feels so intense for so many of us and what’s actually happening in your brain and body wh...
2025-09-2528 minShrink WrappedEpisode 21: Change Your Words, Change Your Life (Without Joining a Cult) (The One Where Michelle Talks About The Power of Thought And Words, And How To Retrain Your Brain)Your Inner Dialogue Is Talking — Let’s Fix the ScriptToday on Shrink Wrapped, we’re talking about the absolute chaos gremlin that is your inner dialogue, and how your thoughts and self-talk might be quietly running your life like a shady back-alley puppet master.You know the voice. The one that calls you an idiot for tripping over air, missing one typo in an email, or needing clarification like a normal human being. That sarcastic little narrator has opinions, and unfortunately, it’s been mic’d up for years.In this episode, Michelle bre...
2025-09-1835 minShrink WrappedEpisode 20.5: You Are the Sky, Not the Weather (The Bonus Episode Where Michelle Talks About Choosing To Not Let Trauma Rule Your Life)Choosing Healing: Living Beyond Trauma Without Erasing ItTrigger Warning: This episode includes light discussion of child abuse, sexual assault, and mental health trauma. If those topics aren’t something you can hold right now, that’s completely okay- skip this one with zero guilt, no tea, no shade, no pink lemonade. I’ll catch you next week. 💛In today’s episode of Shrink Wrapped, Michelle talks about what it actually means to live after trauma- not by minimizing it, bypassing it, or pretending it didn’t change you, but by refusing to let it run your life ind...
2025-09-1247 minShrink WrappedEpisode 20: Guided Journal Entry #5Guided Journal Episode: Facing Fear (Without Letting It Run the House)Today on Shrink Wrapped, we’re asking two deceptively simple questions... and then actually doing something with the answers:“What are three fears holding you back? And what’s one small action you can take to challenge each fear?”That’s right. We’re not just naming the monsters under the bed today, we’re dragging them into the daylight, giving them a little side-eye, and figuring out how to politely (but firmly) evict them. These fears can be big or small, rational or wil...
2025-09-1030 minShrink WrappedEpisode 19: Rituals, Ruminations, and Really Bad PR (DSM Dive: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)OCD: More Than Being “Super Tidy” (A DSM Dive)In today’s episode of Shrink Wrapped, we’re taking a no-nonsense (okay, maybe a little nonsense- Michelle is still your host) dive into Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Because it’s time to retire the idea that OCD is just about being organized, liking symmetry, or alphabetizing your spice rack for fun.This DSM Dive episode breaks down the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for OCD, the official checklist clinicians use to diagnose it, and translates that clinical language into real-world experience. Think of it less like a treasure map and more l...
2025-09-0431 minShrink WrappedEpisode 18: ‘Kill Them With Kindness’ Is Just Diet People-Pleasing (The One Where Michelle Talks About The Ick of "Kill Them With Kindness")“Kill Them With Kindness” Is a Trap (Let’s Talk About Real Kindness Instead)Today on Shrink Wrapped, we’re digging into why “killing them with kindness” is actually a psychological trap, and how it quietly teaches you to abandon your own feelings in favor of politeness, people-pleasing, and emotional performance.On the surface, it sounds noble. Mature. Enlightened, even. But underneath? It often means swallowing your anger, minimizing your hurt, and rewarding bad behavior with a smile so you don’t make anyone uncomfortable. In this episode, Michelle breaks down how performative kindness becomes a coping strate...
2025-08-2843 min
Amplify Archaeology PodcastExcavations at Rathgurreen Ringfort - Amplify Archaeology PodcastExcavations at Rathgurreen Ringfort
Dig into the Story in Amplify Archaeology Podcast Episode 48 with Dr Michelle Comber
In this episode of Amplify Archaeology Podcast, Neil chats with Dr Michelle Comber about her exciting recent excavations at Rathgurreen Ringfort in the Maree Peninsula of County Galway
The Maree Peninsula extends into Galway Bay south of the city, and north of the Burren. It is a place full of history, with monuments spanning millennia. The peninsula is the focus of an exciting new research project by the University of Galway with the Discovery Programme...
2025-08-2757 minShrink WrappedEpisode 17.5: Brain, Meet Body: The Drama You Didn’t Ask For (The Bonus Episode Where Michelle Talks About Mental And Physical Health Being Connected)Bonus Episode: Your Brain and Body Are in a SituationshipToday on this bonus episode of Shrink Wrapped, we’re pulling back the curtain on the messy, tangled, deeply co-dependent relationship between your mind and your body. Spoiler alert: they are not separate roommates who occasionally wave at each other, they’re in a full-blown situationship and absolutely affecting one another.In this episode, Michelle digs into the science behind the mind–body connection, the stigma that keeps us pretending mental health and physical health live in different categories, and the very real ways stress, trauma...
2025-08-221h 20Shrink WrappedEpisode 17: Diagnosis: Because Vibing Through Life Wasn’t Working (The One Where Michelle Talks About The Benefits Of Diagnosis- Including Late Diagnosis)Why Getting a Mental Health Diagnosis Is Actually a WinToday on Shrink Wrapped, Michelle is talking about something that gets a bad rap but honestly deserves a standing ovation: getting a mental health diagnosis.Somewhere along the way, diagnoses got framed as scarlet letters; permanent labels you’re doomed to carry instead of tools meant to help you understand what’s actually going on. But without a diagnosis, most people end up playing emotional whack-a-mole: trying yoga, buying five different gratitude journals, “thinking more positively,” or following whatever Instagram swears will rewire your brain this week...
2025-08-2134 minShrink WrappedEpisode 16: Guided Journal Entry #4Guided Journal Episode: Legacy, Meaning, & the Emotional WillWelcome back to Shrink Wrapped: the podcast where we overthink with flair, therapize ourselves in public, and ask the Big Existential Questions™ while very possibly wearing mismatched socks. Today? We’re going deep.Today’s guided journal prompt is:“If you were to leave a legacy behind, what would it be? How would you want to be remembered by your loved ones, and by the broader community?”This episode invites you into a reflective journaling practice focused on meaning, values, identity, and how you want to show...
2025-08-1448 minShrink WrappedEpisode 15: Dissociation Nation: Population… Complicated (DSM Dive: Dissociative Identity Disorder/Multiple Personalities)Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID): The DSM vs. the MythsWelcome to today’s episode of Shrink Wrapped, where we’re diving into the very misunderstood world of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), also known as the condition still inaccurately reduced to “multiple personalities.” It’s time to clear up the confusion once and for all.This DSM Dive episode starts with the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for DID- the official checklist clinicians use to diagnose it- and then immediately zooms out to talk about what those symptoms actually look like in real life. Because while the DSM gives struct...
2025-08-0740 minShrink WrappedEpisode 14: Turns Out, You Were the Whole Damn Cake (The One Where Michelle Talks About Self Worth)Self-Worth: You Don’t Have to Earn Being HumanHere’s the deal: self-worth isn’t something you earn by hitting milestones, being endlessly productive, pleasing everyone around you, or becoming the human embodiment of a Pinterest board. It’s inherent. You were born worthy. Period. No fine print. No terms and conditions. No “prove it first.”In this episode of Shrink Wrapped, Michelle calls absolute BS on the idea that your value is tied to achievement, usefulness, or how well you hold it together. We’re diving into what self-worth actually means, why so many of us confus...
2025-07-3136 minShrink WrappedEpisode 13.5: We Need to Talk… to My Mother. Who’s a Therapist. (The One Where Michelle Introduces Dr Tamie O'Neil)Therapist, Mother, Human: A Conversation with Dr. Tamie O’NeilYou know that moment in therapy when you think, Wow, my therapist really sees me, like, deep, vulnerable, soul-baring levels of seen?Now imagine that therapist also changed your diapers, grounded you in high school, and owns photographic evidence of your worst bangs. Yep. Today’s guest is not only a licensed mental health counselor- she’s also Michelle’s mother.In this episode of Shrink Wrapped, Michelle sits down with Dr. Tamie O’Neil to talk about what it’s actually like being a therapist in t...
2025-07-251h 46Shrink WrappedEpisode 13: Therapist Chemistry: Like Dating, But With More Crying and Copays (The One Where Michelle Talks About Finding The Right Therapist For You)Finding the Right Therapist: It’s a Vibe Check, Not a Moral TestFinding the right therapist is a lot like dating- except with fewer ghostings and significantly more insurance paperwork. You might meet someone who’s perfectly nice but so soft-spoken you’re thinking, “I need accountability, not whispered affirmations like a sleep podcast.” Or maybe they just stare at you like you’re a mildly interesting TED Talk they didn’t emotionally consent to. Good news: you’re allowed to absolutely nope out of that.In this episode of Shrink Wrapped, Michelle breaks down what actually...
2025-07-2428 minShrink WrappedEpisode 12: Guided Journal Entry #3Guided Journal Episode: Appreciating Who You Are (Not Just What You Do)Welcome to today’s guided journal episode of Shrink Wrapped, where we’re gently but firmly turning the spotlight inward- past productivity, people-pleasing, and your impressive ability to keep everyone else afloat.Today’s journal prompt is:“What are three things you appreciate about yourself- three qualities intrinsic to you? And how can you use those strengths more in your daily life?”And yes, plot twist: this is not about what you do for other people.In this episode, Michelle guid...
2025-07-1738 minShrink WrappedEpisode 11: Trauma: The Gift That Keeps on Triggering (DSM Dive: PTSD/CPTSD)PTSD & CPTSD: Trauma, According to the DSM (and Real Life)Welcome to today’s episode of Shrink Wrapped, where we’re diving into PTSD and CPTSD; because nothing says light listening like unpacking trauma with a capital T.This DSM Dive episode breaks down the diagnostic criteria for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex PTSD (CPTSD), translating the clinical language of the DSM-5 into something that actually makes sense in real life. Michelle walks you through what these diagnoses are, how they differ, and why trauma doesn’t always look like one big catastrophic event- sometimes it...
2025-07-101h 12Shrink WrappedEpisode 10: Character Development? I Asked for a Nap. (The One Where Michelle Talks About The Ick of "What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger")“What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger” (And Other Lies We Tell Ourselves)Today on Shrink Wrapped, we’re coming for that phrase; yes, the one your gym teacher, your well-meaning aunt, and every pop anthem from the early 2010s screamed at you like it was a coping skill:“What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.”On the surface, it sounds empowering. Survivory. Grit-core. But dig a little deeper and it starts to feel like emotional gaslighting wrapped in inspirational-poster font. Because here’s the truth: sometimes what doesn’t kill you doesn’t make you stro...
2025-07-0333 min
Online For Authors PodcastFurry Friends and Fiction: The World of 'Dog Park' with Author Michelle O'NeilThe guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Michelle O'Neil, author of the book Dog Park. Michelle also authored the memoir Daughter of the Drunk at the Bar. She has a background as a freelance writer in Washington DC, and her work has been featured in Literary Mama, Brain Child, Age of Autism, The Bark!, Cool Cleveland, and other publications. She is an RN, BSN, and teaches yoga in a large retirement community in SC.
In her book review, guest-host Carole O’Neill stated Dog Park: Tales of Heartbreak, Laughter, Community and Hope is...
2025-06-2822 minOnline For Authors PodcastFurry Friends and Fiction: The World of 'Dog Park' with Author Michelle O'NeilThe guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Michelle O'Neil, author of the book Dog Park. Michelle also authored the memoir Daughter of the Drunk at the Bar. She has a background as a freelance writer in Washington DC, and her work has been featured in Literary Mama, Brain Child, Age of Autism, The Bark!, Cool Cleveland, and other publications. She is an RN, BSN, and teaches yoga in a large retirement community in SC.
In her book review, guest-host Carole O’Neill stated Dog Park: Tales of Heartbreak, Laughter, Community and Hope is...
2025-06-2822 minShrink WrappedEpisode 9: Boundary Issues: It’s Not Me, It’s You (Actually It’s Me, But Still No) (The One Where Michelle Talks About Boundaries)Boundaries: How to Stop Apologizing for Having LimitsToday on Shrink Wrapped, we’re diving into boundaries- aka the thing you swear you have until someone steamrolls your emotional front lawn and suddenly you’re apologizing for being upset about it.Boundaries aren’t just for therapists, self-help influencers, or people who say “protecting my peace” without flinching. They’re for all of us- yes, even you, chronic over-explainer. Whether it’s family, coworkers, friends, partners, or that one person who treats your time and energy like an all-you-can-eat buffet, boundaries are how you stop being emotionally...
2025-06-2644 minShrink WrappedEpisode 8: Guided Journal Entry #2Guided Journal Episode: Talking to Your Anxiety (Yes, We’re Letting It Speak)For today’s guided journal episode of Shrink Wrapped, we’re getting real cozy with the internal chaos gremlin better known as anxiety. Not to banish it. Not to “fix” it. Just to finally let it finish a sentence.Today’s journal prompt is:“If your anxiety could speak, what would it say- and how would you respond to it?”In this episode, Michelle guides you through a structured journaling practice designed to help you understand your anxiety instead of fighting it. W...
2025-06-1923 minShrink WrappedEpisode 7: Bipolar Disorder: More Than Just Vibes Gone Wild (DSM Dive: Bipolar Disorder)Bipolar Disorder: What the DSM Says vs. What It’s Actually LikeToday on Shrink Wrapped, we’re diving into the adventure ride that is Bipolar Disorder- and no, it’s a lot less “fun,” glamorous, or chaotic-cool than movies and TV would have you believe. This episode breaks down Bipolar Disorder from the ground up, starting with the DSM criteria: the official diagnostic checklist clinicians use to identify bipolar disorders. It’s basically the mental health equivalent of reading terms and conditions, but with significantly higher emotional stakes.Michelle walks through what those clinical symptoms actu...
2025-06-1247 minShrink WrappedEpisode 6.5: Bro, You Good? Say Something Nice About Yourself. (The Bonus Episode Where Michelle Talks About Body Appreciation and Positivity But For The Boys)Bonus Episode: Embodiment for Men (Yes, This Is About Your Body)Welcome to this bonus episode of Shrink Wrapped- the emotional detour we didn’t plan, but absolutely needed. In the previous episode, we talked about embodiment and body appreciation through a femme lens: learning to live in your body, survive the meat suit, and maybe stop rating yourself like a Yelp review. Today? Fellas, it’s your turn.This episode is for the dudes, the bros, and the emotionally constipated kings who were taught that the only acceptable way to appreciate their bodies is throu...
2025-06-061h 25Shrink WrappedEpisode 6: You’re Not Supposed to Look Like a Filter. You’re Supposed to Be Alive. (The One Where Michelle Talks About Body Appreciation and Positivity)Embodiment: Living in the Body You’re Already InToday on Shrink Wrapped, we’re talking about something deeply personal and wildly misunderstood: your body. That soft, stretchy, miraculous meat suit that carries you through every single day. The one you critique like a Yelp review but forget to thank… ever.This episode dives into embodiment- what it actually means to live in your body instead of constantly monitoring, judging, or dissociating from it. We unpack the cultural messaging that teaches us to distrust our own bodies, the way shame and comparison disconnect us from physical...
2025-06-0546 minShrink WrappedEpisode 5: The Benefits of Therapy (AKA: Emotional Baggage Claim) (The One Where Michelle Talks About The Benefits Of Therapy)The Real Benefits of Therapy (No Soap Opera Required)Today on Shrink Wrapped, we’re back to talking about therapy- because it’s not just for dramatic movie monologues, public breakdowns, or lying on a couch having a Very Serious Revelation anymore. This episode digs into the realbenefits of therapy, from the scientifically supported outcomes to the very practical perk of not blowing up your life or texting your ex when your nervous system is spiraling.Michelle breaks down what therapy actually helps with in real life: emotional regulation, self-awareness, healthier relationships, boundary setting, stress manage...
2025-05-2946 minShrink WrappedEpisode 3: Guided Journal Entry #1Guided Journal Episode: Affirmations, Lyrics, & the Thoughts Running the ShowWelcome to the very first guided journal episode of Shrink Wrapped: where we start with a prompt that sounds sweet, harmless, and Pinterest-approved… and then quietly invites your subconscious to step into the group chat.Today’s journal prompt is:“What affirmation, quote, or song lyric inspires me today — and how can it guide my actions and mindset?”In this episode, Michelle walks you through how affirmations, quotes, and song lyrics actually work on the brain- why certain words stick, how repeated messaging s...
2025-05-1536 minShrink WrappedEpisode 2: Is Crying in Target a Sign? (The One Where Michelle Talks About How You Know You Need Therapy)Episode 2: Is Crying in Target a Sign? (Asking for a Friend)So… you’re wondering if you need therapy. Maybe you had a completely reasonable meltdown in the grocery store because they rearranged the peanut butter aisle. Maybe you’ve been staring at the ceiling at 3 a.m., mentally replaying every awkward thing you’ve done since 2007. Or maybe you’re just deeply tired in a way sleep doesn’t fix. Either way, welcome. You’re among friends.In this episode of Shrink Wrapped, Michelle breaks down the real, everyday signs that therapy might be calling your na...
2025-05-0836 minShrink WrappedEpisode 1: Shrink Wrapped, Unsealed (The One Where Michelle Welcomes You To The Podcast)Episode 1: Welcome to Shrink Wrapped — Mental Health, Minus the PlatitudesBeing the daughter of a counselor means growing up surrounded by unsolicited life advice, unfiltered brain dumps, and way too much emotional insight before your frontal lobe was fully cooked. It also means you either become deeply self-aware… or very skilled at dodging deep conversations. In this first episode of Shrink Wrapped, host Michelle chooses both, and invites you into a refreshingly honest, funny, and unpolished conversation about mental health as it actually shows up in real life.This episode sets the tone for the podcast...
2025-05-0117 min
The Nice Guys on BusinessMichelle O'Neil: Fighting Back Against Digital AbuseDescribed by one lawyer as "a lethal combination of sweet-and-salty", Michelle O'Neil exudes genuine compassion for her client's difficulties, yet she can be relentless in pursuit of a client's goals. With 30+ years’ experience, Ms. O’Neil presents the unique set of qualities to present a client’s case to a jury of twelve citizens or a legal appeal to a board of nine appellate justices. Ms. O’Neil is widely known as the “go-to” lawyer for Texas CEOs, executives, and high net worth individuals. A judge once said of Ms. O'Neil, "She cannot be out-gunned, out-briefed, or out-lawyered!"Ms. O’Neil...
2025-04-2125 min
The Apple and Biscuit Show#012 Reading others, understanding ourselves – Michelle Mills-PorterIn this episode, Neil and Jason talk to behaviour analyst Michelle Mills-Porter, about the challenges faced by creatives: particularly freelancers who work in ad-hoc teams and find themselves having to adapt to others' behaviour. Through understanding our own driving forces, Michelle explains how we can realise the powerful potential within us all to reap the rewards of our own unique, valuable, and often transferrable, skills. Michelle is a compelling speaker, with an equally compelling back-story; it's one that gives hope to anyone finding themselves questioning their own worth in the current, sometimes bruising, climate of the film...
2025-04-021h 19
The Texas InsiderTexas RoundUp: Michelle O’Neil, Co-Founder and Senior Shareholder in OWLawyersJoin us for an insightful conversation with Michelle O’Neil, Co-Founder and Senior Shareholder of OWLawyers, a highly respected Dallas-based law firm. In this episode, Michelle dives into the dynamic world of family law and litigation, sharing her expertise and perspective on its ever-changing landscape.We’ll explore the roots of OWLawyers and how long the firm has been a trusted name in the Dallas area, as well as the specialized areas of practice that set it apart. Michelle opens up about her personal journey into the legal field, offering a glimpse into what inspired her to buil...
2025-02-2519 min
Office Hours with David MeltzerMichelle O'NeilMichelle O'NeilMichelle O'Neil is a dynamic Co-Founder and Senior Shareholder at OWLawyers, a prominent law firm based in Dallas, Texas. With over 30 years of experience, O'Neil is a leading attorney specializing in entrepreneurship, business, and family law. A proud alumni of Baylor University Law School, she also holds a post-doctoral certification in Leadership from Harvard Law School. Her deep passion lies in mentoring young entrepreneurs as they embark on their careers, while also guiding business leaders over 50 through significant life transitions, including career changes, divorce, or navigating the empty nest phase.
2025-02-0417 min
Talking About Radio with John LeslieI'm not sure if I'm allowed to have this much fun on this edition of Talking About Radio with John Leslie. My former morning show producer Michelle O'Neil joins me for tons of laughs and memoriesSend us a textHer name was Michelle Haun when she joined my morning show as producer in 1990. It took only a few days for me to become enormously fond of this bright, effervescent young lady. She brought sunshine into my studio every single day and learned the trade at lightening speed.When she wasn't grinding away to find show topics and guests for me, she was busy making me smile and laugh.34 years later, after radio stints in Washington D.C., she is now Michelle O'Neil with a family and a new No...
2025-01-061h 07
Read The Damn BookPostmortem: What Survives The John Wayne Gacy Murder Trials with Courtney Lund O'NeilIn this episode, Michelle Glogovac interviews Courtney Lund O'Neil, author of Postmortem, which explores the chilling story of John Wayne Gacy through the lens of Courtney's mother, who was the last person to see one of Gacy's victims. The conversation delves into the impact of trauma on families, the societal fascination with criminals, and the importance of telling stories from different perspectives. Courtney shares her journey of writing the book, the courtroom drama surrounding the case, and the ripple effects of such tragedies on individuals and communities. What We're Talking About... Courtney's mother was a key...
2024-12-2435 minThe Michelle May O'Neil ShowBeware the 40 Chicken Alligator: Setting Boundaries for SuccessIn this episode, Michelle O’Neil shares a lesson from her mother’s story about the “40 Chicken Alligator” to highlight how small commitments can grow into overwhelming responsibilities. She explains that, like a baby alligator, these obligations may seem manageable at first but can quickly spiral out of control if not kept in check. Michelle emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and learning to say no, ensuring you can give your best to the commitments that truly matter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...
2024-11-1910 min
Divorced to DynamiteBeware the 40 Chicken Alligator: Setting Boundaries for SuccessIn this episode, Michelle O’Neil shares a lesson from her mother’s story about the “40 Chicken Alligator” to highlight how small commitments can grow into overwhelming responsibilities. She explains that, like a baby alligator, these obligations may seem manageable at first but can quickly spiral out of control if not kept in check. Michelle emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and learning to say no, ensuring you can give your best to the commitments that truly matter.
2024-11-1908 minDivorced to DynamiteMastering the Room: Networking Strategies for Business and Personal SuccessIn this episode, Michelle O’Neil shares three simple yet effective strategies for working a room and making meaningful connections at any event. She offers tips on adapting your approach based on whether you aim to make a wide range of contacts or focus on building deeper relationships. The episode also includes suggestions on memorable follow-up techniques to solidify those new connections for lasting impact.
2024-11-0524 minThe Michelle May O'Neil ShowMastering the Room: Networking Strategies for Business and Personal SuccessIn this episode, Michelle O’Neil shares three simple yet effective strategies for working a room and making meaningful connections at any event. She offers tips on adapting your approach based on whether you aim to make a wide range of contacts or focus on building deeper relationships. The episode also includes suggestions on memorable follow-up techniques to solidify those new connections for lasting impact. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2024-11-0526 minDivorced to DynamiteA Champion for Divorced Women: Move forward to independence and freedomMichelle O’Neil has been a champion for divorced women throughout the span of her entire 30+ year as a divorce litigation attorney. In this episode, she tells the story of how her passion for advocating for women after divorce has its roots in the experiences her mother had in an abusive marriage. Not unlike many, many other women, Michelle’s mother experience great trauma, including a number of miscarriages, at the hands of her abusive first husband and only found peace when she met Michelle’s father. Michelle’s father instilled in her the mission to advocate for women like her...
2024-08-0631 minThe Michelle May O'Neil ShowA Champion for Divorced Women: Move forward to independence and freedomMichelle O’Neil has been a champion for divorced women throughout the span of her entire 30+ year as a divorce litigation attorney. In this episode, she tells the story of how her passion for advocating for women after divorce has its roots in the experiences her mother had in an abusive marriage. Not unlike many, many other women, Michelle’s mother experience great trauma, including a number of miscarriages, at the hands of her abusive first husband and only found peace when she met Michelle’s father. Michelle’s father instilled in her the mission to advocate for women like her...
2024-08-0632 min
The Practice Marketing PodcastTake the Reins in Your Business & Your Life w/ Michelle DeMarchiDo you run your business? Or does your business run YOU?Too many practice owners feel out of control in their business. That's why this week we're talking about how to take the reins in your practice...and your life!Our Guest Michelle DeMarchi is a a physiotherapist and an osteopathic manual practitioner. She founded PhysioPlus Health Group in 2001, which has grown to include physiotherapy, chiropractic care, massage, pilates, yoga, naturopathic doctors…you name it, Michelle’s got it in her practice! I really admire Michelle’s resilie...
2024-04-0939 min
Talking Scared173 – Michelle Paver & Long Nights of the Body & SoulSend us a textWe’re going up in the world this week – longitudinally and latitudinally, with the GOAT of endurance, adventure Gothic, Michelle Paver. Michelle joins me for a big conversation about her novels Dark Matter and Thin Air – two of the most effective ghost stories of the 21st century. One takes us to the Arctic, the other to a Himalayan peak, both places littered with the dead… who may still be around. We talk about how ghost stories work, their tradition and what perhaps differentiates them from horror. We...
2023-12-121h 30
The Healing HomeThe Healing Home: The Manson Mythos with Neil Sanders - Ep. 43This week, I’m very excited and honored to welcome Neil Sanders into the Healing Home. Neil is an author, researcher, musician, podcaster and all around fascinating guy who’s been sharing his knowledge and research on mind control for nearly two decades. He’s the author of “Now is the Only Thing That’s Real: A re-examination of the Manson murders, motives and mythos” which in my humble opinion, is one of the best books on the Charles Manson saga. Join us as we meander our way through the maze of the Manson story, mind control, propaganda and how it all t...
2023-09-201h 44
SOLIDUnlock Your God-Given Freedoms | Episode 63 with Michelle TannerOn this episode of the Solid Podcast, Brandon Neil and Jeff Fieldstad welcomed special guest Michelle Tanner, a city council member and nurse practitioner from Southern Utah. Michelle discussed a range of topics from politics to family to education for children, and encouraged listeners to get involved in local government. She also shared her own story of how she ended up in politics, and her experience of being terminated for not following an unjustified mandate. Michelle also discussed the importance of transparency in government and how public safety should be the top priority in a budget. She...
2023-08-071h 10
Running TalesNeil Russell: Putting two fingers up at Parkinson’s to take on 970-mile challengeIn little over a week, Neil Russell is set to start an awe-inspiring 970-mile run from London to Barcelona, aiming to complete his journey in just over five weeks.What makes Neil's challenge even more notable is that the 65-year-old will be doing it despite having been diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2018.In fact, Neil's final destination is the World Parkinson's Congress, and along the way he is hoping to raise £50,000 for Cure Parkinson's and Parkinson's UK.It's not the first time he has taken o...
2023-05-1635 min
Corporate Bankruptcy A to ZEp 4 Part 2 Bankruptcy Traps (Guest Michelle Novick) **Remember**: Bankruptcy is not a DIY project, Consult a professional before deciding if bankruptcy is right for you. Welcome to Corporate Bankruptcy A to Z, a show designed to educate you on the ins and outs and the dos and don'ts of corporate bankruptcy. On this show, you will hear experts from every step of the bankruptcy process answer the questions that you will need to know, from the simple to the complex.Email your questions for the experts to neil@elementarybusiness.com and to sravin@saul.com Their door is always open and they will res...
2021-10-0549 min
Texas Appellate Law PodcastAppellate Review in Family Law Cases | Michelle O’NeilFamily law appeals can be tricky because the legal standards differ from ordinary civil cases. Taking us into the appellate component of family law, Todd Smith and Jody Sanders interview Michelle O’Neil of O’Neil Wysocki Family Law to answer some questions about what makes family law appeals special. Michelle dives deep into some of her cases, helping us further understand temporary and final orders, abuse of discretion, and more. Michelle also talks about how COVID-19 has affected family law and the impact it is expected to have in the future.Love the show? Su...
2020-07-2846 min
The Culture Soup Podcast®️Ep 90: To College Seniors in the Age of Covid-19, with Love, Special Guest Host Neil FooteTo add insult to injury, college grads not only have their commencement ceremonies in limbo or delayed until the fall, but every senior year event has been cancelled. Not only do they face being locked down at home or in their small apartments, that awesome job market these GenZers were told to look forward to is now up in smoke. Now, they are entering a very crowded job market, with veterans and other professionals freshly unemployed because of the financial fallout from the slowdown. Things look bleak...but do they really?I sit down in a...
2020-04-0900 min
The Culture Soup Podcast®Ep 90: To College Seniors in the Age of Covid-19, with Love, Special Guest Host Neil FooteTo add insult to injury, college grads not only have their commencement ceremonies in limbo or delayed until the fall, but every senior year event has been cancelled. Not only do they face being locked down at home or in their small apartments, that awesome job market these GenZers were told to look forward to is now up in smoke. Now, they are entering a very crowded job market, with veterans and other professionals freshly unemployed because of the financial fallout from the slowdown. Things look bleak...but do they really?I sit down in a history-making conversation with my lo...
2020-04-0939 min
Asbestos Knowledge EmpireMichelle Niziol: Neil and Ian interview founder & CEO of Michelle Niziol Ltd & The IMS Property Group. Apprentice candidate 2016.Ian and Neil are joined by Michelle Niziol as she shares her view of asbestos within the property and investment arena. Highlighting the lack of understanding experienced by investors and property developers. Michelle is a hugely successful bussiness women and is recognised as one of the UK’s leading property and finance specialists. Providing regular commentary for The Telegraph, Financial Times, Guardian and Daily Mail. She also has her own columns in industry magazines, such as What Mortgage. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichelleniziolLtd/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Michelleniziol Instagram: https://www...
2019-06-2425 min
Making Positive Psychology WorkAre You Wired For Optimism? with Neil GarrettNeil Garrett is a cognitive neuroscientist at the University College London. His research investigates the mechanisms by which individuals learn information about the world and the factors that influence learning processes. Neil Garrett's website: http://neilgarrett.org/ In this conversation, Neil shares that research suggests that our brains may be wired for optimism. People tend to over-estimate the likelihood of positive events in the future and under-estimate the likelihood of negative events in the future. Although this is not the case with everyone, as there are external factors that can influence this in individuals.
2016-10-1418 min
Craftsman Founder with Lucas Carlson and Eliot Peper#6 Neil Patel, How To Use Data-Driven Storytelling To Triple Your SalesNeil Patel is an online celebrity and entrepreneur. He has been a prolific blogger on QuickSprout and the KISSmetrics blog since 2006. He has contributed to Entrepreneur Magazine, TechCrunch, Mashable, Business Insider, SEOmoz, and Geekwire. He has also mentored and advised endless numbers of entrepreneurs over the years, including myself.
Neil is a true Craftsman Founder of multiple companies: ACS (SEO), Crazy Egg, KISSmetrics which all have generated many millions of dollars a year in revenue. I am lucky to call him a friend and thrilled
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2014-08-1132 min
Craftsman Founder with Lucas Carlson and Eliot Peper#3 Michelle Miller, How to Raise Venture Capital for a NovelIf you got a Stanford MBA and then worked as an investment banker... what would be your next career move? Michelle Miller decided to write a novel called The Underwriting. But she didn't just write a novel and hope to get traditionally published, she treated her novel as a startup. She raised investment, secured brand sponsorships, created screen savers and playlists, made a video trailer and serialized her novel (a modern Charles Dickens). This week, I interviewed Michelle in the Craftsman Founder Podcast and ask a bunch of questions:
Tell us about your background
What is The Underwriting?
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2014-07-0737 min