What happens when comfort starts to feel like a cage?

In this honest, witty, and heartfelt episode, Michele pulls back the curtain on her bold move to Panama — a decision fueled by courage, faith, and a deep need for peace. She opens up about the excitement and the fear of leaving behind the only system she’s ever known, sharing how America has a funny way of programming its citizens to stay inside the box.

With her trademark humor and soulful truth-telling, Michele dives into:

• The moment she realized she was surviving, not living

• The family conversations (and chaos) behind this generational move

• How she’s redefining success from “grind culture” to peace culture

• What she hopes her son — and every listener — learns about freedom and bold choices

If you’ve ever dreamed of living abroad, traveling for peace instead of stress, or breaking away from society’s hamster wheel, this episode will speak to your soul.

Because sometimes, the bravest thing you can do… is start over.

🎧 Listen now to “The Leap: Unlearning Fear and Finding Freedom in Panama” — available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

We say it’s “just curiosity”… but let’s be real — we’re addicted to the thrill. From Dahmer to Gacy, Netflix and Peacock have turned murder into binge-worthy entertainment, and we’re all pressing play like it’s self-care.

But why? What makes us fascinated by the darkest corners of humanity? Why do we feel safe watching horror as long as it’s someone else’s nightmare?

In this episode of Talk to Me Michele, I’m diving deep into our obsession with serial killers — the psychology, the danger, and the dopamine hit we pretend isn’t there. We’ll unpack why fear feels good, how Hollywood cashes in on our morbid curiosity, and what this says about the world we live in today.

It’s real talk, raw truth, and just the right amount of spooky. Because let’s be honest… It’s all fun and games until the documentary starts to feel a little too familiar.

What do you get when you mix an estate sale gone wrong, a fake hit-and-run accusation, and a woman trying to pack her entire life to move abroad? A chaotic cocktail called my week.

In this episode, I’m spilling all the tea on the madness that’s unfolded as I prepare to move to Panama. From estate sale bandits who stole my $600 makeup kit and my dog’s treats — yes, the dog treats — to the scammer who tried to take me to court over an accident that never happened… It’s been one wild ride.

But through it all, I’m finding the humor, the lessons, and the peace (right after I file a little paperwork for that false report 👀).

Tune in as I unpack the drama before I pack for paradise — because sometimes, your journey to peace starts with a little chaos, a lot of coffee, and a few side-eyes.

🎧 Grab your headphones, your sense of humor, and maybe your prayer oil — it’s story time.

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