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About the Author
Hi, I’m Michele Vallone, LCSW, Success Coach and EFT Practitioner.
I’ve been a practicing psychotherapist for over 25 years and have spent the last decade coaching clients using EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), also known as “Tapping.” I truly love my work and feel deeply fulfilled helping people transform their lives—from where they are to where they aspire to be… and beyond.
I’m also passionate about sharing ideas and connecting with others. That’s why I created this blog—a safe, welcoming space where you’ll find honest conversations about relationships, family, career, and all the everyday challenges we face. I have a lot to say, and this is the place where I get to say it.
I believe you can create the life you want. If I can help you embrace that belief, then I think we’ll both find joy in this journey together.
I’d love to hear from you. Let me know what topics you’d like to read about. If I can speak to your interests and support you through my writing, it would be my pleasure. Just use the contact form below to reach out.
- I Need Help.
- Say Hello To A Goodbye.Wow! What’s Going On With the Universe?Planets aligning, retrogrades, major life upheavals—there’s a lot happening out there. Many people I’ve spoken with are experiencing something curious: individuals from their past are reappearing. Ex-lovers, old classmates, former co-workers, and long-lost friends are suddenly resurfacing. Some of these encounters are heartwarming, others more complicated—but all seem to… Read more: Say Hello To A Goodbye.
- Special Delivery.Special Delivery (And No, Not from Santa or the Stork) I’m talking about how we deliver information—how our voice, tone, and content land on the people we speak to. Communication is essential in everything we do. Whether it’s spoken, written, gestured, or just a look—how we communicate reflects how we move through life. Take this… Read more: Special Delivery.
- I wonder…Am I Enough ?Am I Enough? It’s a question I hear often from my clients—sometimes directly, other times subtly woven into the way they speak about themselves: “Am I enough?” This question is deeply human. Many of us wrestle with our worthiness—in our relationships, as family members, in the workplace, and, most profoundly, within ourselves. What does it… Read more: I wonder…Am I Enough ?
- Finding Your Light.Does it sometimes feel like you’re struggling to see the light—any kind of light?Many people I talk to describe a lingering sense of overall sadness. It often shows up as pessimism, hopelessness, or despair about the state of the world. This feeling is frequently fueled by constant exposure to negative news, social media overload, and… Read more: Finding Your Light.
- Money. Got Some ?
Facing Fifty and Beyond: The Real Fear Women Have I read an interesting study a while back that polled women over fifty about their biggest fears—and the results were surprising. It wasn’t about aging or getting older. It wasn’t about finding the perfect partner at this stage of life. And it wasn’t about weight, sagging… Read more: Money. Got Some ? - Love is all around.
I remember many years ago at a family dinner, where everyone at the table was coupled—except for the little kids and me. As we ate and socialized, my adorable five-year-old niece asked, loud enough for everyone to hear, “Hey Aunt Michele, who do you belong to?” I looked at her, puzzled, and she insisted, “Who… Read more: Love is all around. - Just Say No.
The Power of Saying “No” This isn’t about the slogan Nancy Reagan coined in the ’80s; it’s not about drugs or alcohol. It’s about your well-being. Everyone can benefit from understanding why saying “No” is important in our lives. We are often inclined to say “Yes” by instinct, sometimes at the expense of our own… Read more: Just Say No. - High Anxiety
Not the movie, but our lives!Today’s blog might take three minutes to read instead of two, but if you struggle with anxiety and panic, reading to the end will be worth it. Anxiety and panic attacks can be debilitating for many, disrupting daily life. A simple drive, a day at school, going out to eat,… Read more: High Anxiety - Next Stop. Be Happy.
What Makes You Happy? The question “What makes you happy?” is often loaded and arbitrary. Happiness means different things to different people. Yet, many will answer with a list of conditions they believe must be met: “I could be happy if I lost 20 pounds,” “I could be happy if I had that expensive house,”… Read more: Next Stop. Be Happy. - I Love you…and It Sucks.(Special Edition Blog)
One of my closest friends called me recently, crying so hard I could barely understand her. After making sure no one had died or anything tragic had happened, I just let her cry. “I’m here. Take a breath and talk when you’re ready,” I said. I sat and listened for a while, as she sobbed.… Read more: I Love you…and It Sucks.(Special Edition Blog) - The Universe’s Survival Guide…Or, How to Get What You Really, Really Want.
Who hasn’t heard of the Law of Attraction? Well, in case you’ve been living on a remote island for the last 12 years, it’s the idea that we can attract abundance in all areas of our lives. The universe responds to the energy we put out into it. This concept gained massive popularity when the… Read more: The Universe’s Survival Guide…Or, How to Get What You Really, Really Want. - Don’t Step Over My Line.
Here’s to You: A Love Letter to Boundaries Often, when I talk to clients about self-love and care, I hear responses like:“I go to the gym,”“I get weekly mani-pedis,”“I’ve got a vacation to Aruba planned.” And those are all wonderful ways to take care of yourself. But what I’m referring to is something deeper—setting standards… Read more: Don’t Step Over My Line. - Holding On, Letting Go and Finding the Real You.
You know, from the title of this blog, I could be talking about letting go of your spouse or a pair of pantyhose (are they still a critical item of a woman’s underwear drawer? I haven’t bought a pair in years) the main title seems rather vague. Or maybe you want to hold on to… Read more: Holding On, Letting Go and Finding the Real You. - It’s the LOVE Season
It’s the Season of LOVE Actually, it’s always the season of LOVE. We fall into it, fall out of it, question it, deny it, struggle with it, embrace it, cry over it, and plan our lives around it. Love—whether we have it, want it, or can’t stand it—is a topic, a feeling, and yes, often… Read more: It’s the LOVE Season
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