STRESS RECOVERY COACHING
You're tired of being tired.
Let's fix that.
You give everything to everyone
And run on what's left over.
You're up at 2am on your phone because it's the only quiet time that's yours
You're caring for children, a parent or grandparent, a partner, or maybe a friend
You work, you give, you manage — with little help and no real break
Exercise? Routine? Self-care? Those are things other people do
You're exhausted, but you can't seem to actually rest
Here's what no one tells you: the late-night scrolling, the broken sleep, the constant go-go-go — those aren't character flaws. They're what happens when your nervous system never gets to come down.
You're not lazy. You're depleted.
And depleted isn't fixed with more discipline. It's fixed with the right support and a plan that actually works for YOUR life — the crazy busy life you are living right now..
Your body is sending you signals
Stress doesn't just live in your mind — it shows up in your gut, your sleep, your energy, and your mood. We explore the connection between your emotions and your physical health so you can finally understand what your body is telling you.
The stories driving your stress
Most stress isn't just about what's happening — it's about the thoughts underneath it. We identify the patterns and beliefs that keep you stuck, and start rewriting the story that's been running the show.
Routines that actually work
Every session starts with breathwork to settle your nervous system. From there we build simple, sustainable daily routines — not a perfect schedule, but one that works for YOUR real life.
I've been there
Stress and constant motion were just... normal for me. As an ASL interpreter working in VRS and VRI, that was the job. But eventually my body sent me a message I couldn't ignore — a SIBO diagnosis that
Turns out stress can be a precursor to SIBO. Clearly stress doesn't just affect your mood, it shows up in your gut, your sleep, your immune system, your entire body.
That wake-up call became this work.
Now I help women who are depleted, overwhelmed, and running on empty finally understand what their bodies are telling them — and build a way back to themselves.
My journey to stress recovery led me to something I didn't expect — the profound connection between unprocessed emotions and physical health. I realized that stress wasn't just about habits and mindset. Emotions that never get acknowledged don't just disappear. They get stored in the body.
That discovery led me to get certified in energy work through Discover Healing — as a Certified Emotion Code, Body Code, and Belief Code Practitioner. This work allows me to help clients release the emotional weight they've been carrying, often for years. Then through coaching, we build the boundaries and awareness so those emotions don't keep getting trapped in the first place.
It's not one or the other. It's both — and that's what makes this work different.
What Clients Are Saying
Working with Michelle opened my eyes to patterns I didn't even realize I had. I came in struggling with emotional eating and discovered that it's my thoughts — the stories I tell myself — that lead me to those actions. Her approach is about helping you check your thoughts and reframe them, which is exactly what I needed.
Holly
Michelle helped me realize that my dread of cooking wasn't even about cooking — it was the story I was telling myself. She asked, 'What would it create for you if you overcame that thought?' My answer was immediate: peace in the morning. That was huge for me.
Lia
I was stuck in imposter syndrome — telling myself 'I'm not qualified' and 'I'm not the expert yet.' Michelle helped me see it was just a story in my head keeping me from taking action. She gets straight to the heart of the matter.
Shawn
Ready to stop running on empty?
Your first session is complimentary. We'll talk about where you are, what's been getting in the way, and whether working together is the right next step. Don't underestimate the power of a discovery session. One woman walked away from the session feeling lighter and not holding on to what was weighing her down for weeks.
Michelle Dunston
themichelledunston@gmail.com
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