#34 What You Don’t Work Through, You Pass On: Michael Chisholm’s Story of Change and Courage

When Michael Chisholm reflects on his childhood, he sees how growing up in a home marked by conflict and pain shaped the man he became. Those unspoken wounds followed him into adult life, affecting his relationships and decisions—until he reached a turning point: realising that what you don’t work through, you pass on.In this heartfelt conversation, Michael shares how doing the hard inner work helped him break the cycle for his own family, and why he now dedicates himself to supporting others — including young people in schools — to find hope, healing, and a different path forward.In this episode, you’ll discover:How childhood experiences can quietly shape our adult relationships and choicesWhy unprocessed pain often shows up in the next generationThe turning point where Michael realised change had to start with himPractical steps he took to break destructive cycles and begin healingThe role of self-reflection, courage, and community in creating real change Why empathy and understanding are key to supporting others on their journeyHow his story now fuels his passion to guide and encourage others… and much more!Explore More from Resilient Souls: Resilient Souls ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠Resilient Souls ⁠⁠Podcast⁠⁠ or search ‘Resilient Souls’ wherever you get your podcastsResilient Souls ⁠⁠Blog on Substack⁠⁠Stewart’s ⁠⁠Book⁠⁠Follow Resilient Souls on: Facebook⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠Instagram /⁠⁠ ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠Get Involved or Reach Out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Community⁠⁠⁠⁠Book Stewart to Speak⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the Work⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact Us⁠⁠Need Help? In ⁠⁠Australia⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠Overseas⁠⁠