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EPISODE · Apr 5, 2026 · 56 MIN

Splankna, Live-In Coaching, and the Power of Real Connection with Sheli Dodson

from Hypothetically Intentional · host Michelle Aalbers

What if the key to your future was hidden in a "file cabinet" of your past? In this episode of Hypothetically Intentional, Michelle sits down with Sheli Dodson, a Certified Master Level Splankna practitioner and unique live-in life coach, for a conversation about digging deep to find freedom.About Our Guest:After calling Alaska home for most of 40 years, Sheli Dodson is pursuing her true calling as a full-time traveler and live-in life coach. A Certified Master Level Splankna practitioner, Sheli works with clients across the country, folding into their daily lives to help them transform from the inside out. When she isn't coaching, you can find her on the water, exploring labyrinths, or hunting down the best local ice cream shops.In This Episode: Sheli introduces us to Splankna, a faith-centered emotional healing modality that addresses the "root issues" keeping us stuck. We explore her fascinating work as a "live-in coach," where she spends weeks at a time in a client’s home to help shift behavior patterns in real-time. From breaking "subconscious vows" made in childhood to the radical act of being "ridiculously human," this episode is a masterclass in hope and authenticity.Key Conversations:What is Splankna?: Moving beyond "spelunking" to find a God-centered path for emotional healing.The Bunk Bed Effect: How a single moment at age six can program a lifetime of fear.Live-In Coaching: What it looks like to have a "wise mediator" fold into your life for 2 to 6 weeks.The "Tool" Realization: Sheli’s personal story of letting go of bitterness without even realizing it had happened.Truth vs. Brutal Honesty: Finding the balance in difficult conversations.Embracing the Crack: Why our flaws are actually where the light gets in.Connect with Sheli:Personal Website: shelidodson.comProfessional Website: desiderataconsulting.comSend us Fan MailThis podcast is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute providing professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or professional healthcare services.--------------------------------------------------------------Want more from Michelle? Visit ChooseYourself.comFind us on Social Media Facebook: facebook.com/michelleaalbers/ Instagram: @michelleaalbersFacebook: facebook.com/JaiDeeWellness/Instagram: @jaideestudioMusic Credit Through Season 3 Episode 41Title: Ebb and FlowAuthor: Fabian Measures https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Fabian_Measures/Source: Free Music Archive https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Fabian_Measures/Singles_Album/Ebb_and_Flow_1829/Licence: CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

What if the key to your future was hidden in a "file cabinet" of your past? In this episode of Hypothetically Intentional, Michelle sits down with Sheli Dodson, a Certified Master Level Splankna practitioner and unique live-in life coach, for a conversation about digging deep to find freedom. About Our Guest: After calling Alaska home for most of 40 years, Sheli Dodson is pursuing her true calling as a full-time traveler and live-in life coach. A Certified Master Level Splankna practitioner, ...

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