108. It's Okay to be a Hot Mess: Finding Clarity in the Chaos (with Michelle Burke)

Messy does not mean broken. Sometimes it is the exact doorway to your next level.In this episode of Next Level You, Stefanie sits down with Michelle Burke for a powerful conversation about finding clarity in the chaos and learning how to see the magic inside the mess. Michelle shares why she believes every single one of us is a “hot mess” at times, and how guilt, shame, and judgment keep us stuck in the same loops, even when we desperately want to grow.Together, they talk about what real transformation looks like when you stop trying to “fix” yourself and instead get curious about what your patterns are trying to show you. Michelle explains her approach to guiding people through hard seasons in small, doable steps, including how she works with concepts rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine and five element theory to identify what emotions are running the show and how they show up in the body. They also touch on the myth of overnight success, the hidden hard parts of growth, and why the messy middle is often where the deepest breakthroughs happen.This episode is an invitation to release the pressure to have it all together, meet yourself with more compassion, and trust that clarity can be created even when life feels chaotic.In this episode, you’ll hear:Why the “hot mess” seasons are more normal than you thinkHow shame, guilt, and judgment keep you on the hamster wheelWhat it looks like to move through the mess without forcing a giant leapHow emotions connect to the body through five element theoryWhy “overnight success” is almost always a mythHow to find clarity when you feel stuck in the stormLet us know what you think!Support the showJoin my Email List!Buy Me a Drink!Affiliate Links:Select Balance: Affiliate Link (You will automatically receive 10% off)Gloci: Affiliate Link (You will automatically receive 10% off)The Patch Method: Affiliate Link (You will automatically receive 10% off) Kin Euphorics: Affiliate LinkFuture Self Apparel: www.futureselfapparel.com (Use Code: STEFANIE10)Short Story Box: https://shortstorybox.com/referral/stefaniedingbaum(Your $25 Styling Fee gets waived)Earthley Wellness: https://earthley.com/ref/stefdingbaum/For First-Time Customers: use code CHOOSENATURAL to enjoy a 10% discountFor Returning Customers: use code COMEBACK to receive 10% off your orderConnect with Stefanie:Follow me on Instagram: @stefanie.dingbaumStefanie Dingbaum Clarity Coaching: [email protected] out more about my therapy private practice:[email protected]...