Hypothetically Intentional
The Refined Sunday Soul-Session Pull up a chair for a different kind of Sunday service. I’m Michelle Aalbers, and on Hypothetically Intentional, we’re trading surface-level talk for soul-level truth. Every week, I dive into the question: What if we set intentions with everything we do? Whether I’m hanging out with a guest or sharing a solo heart-to-heart, these are the candid, gritty, and beautiful stories of healing and wisdom that remind us we aren’t alone. We explore spirituality and purpose through real human connection—which means we laugh, we share, and we aren't afraid of a little tasteful cussing. Join us every Sunday for a fresh perspective on living a life of purpose. BYE! (Be You Everyday)
Episodes
Sometimes, life strips away our usual tools so we can return to the purest form of our medicine: raw intention. In this cozy, unconventional episode, I’m coming to you straight from a voice memo on my phone to offer you something deeply restorative.
I am opening a 24-hour Reiki bubble for our community. Whether you are tuning in on release day to step into this shared sanctuary or listening down the road, this episode is a sou...
In this solo episode, Michelle dives into the subtle but profound weight of the language we use with ourselves. By examining the hidden energy behind common phrases like "I caught myself," Michelle uncovers how we inadvertently slip into cycles of guilt, shame, and self-punishment. You’ll discover how a simple, conscious shift to the word "noticed" brings neutrality and grace to your physical body and your healing journey.&nb...
What if the very things that exhaust you are just invitations to change how you are dancing with life?
In this episode of Hypothetically Intentional, I sit down with my friend Shylla Webb of Inner Matter for a beautiful, messy, and deeply grounding conversation about what happens when logic meets magic and human meets divine. Shylla shares her journey from navigating childhood grief and a rigid religious framework to realizing...
Sometimes life keeps lifing, and we get so caught up in the heavy that we forget to pause, connect, and celebrate. In this lighthearted yet deeply grounded episode of Hypothetically Intentional, I’m joined by my wonderful friend Tanya Smart. Tanya opens up about navigating an intense season of high work stress, the beautiful relief of reaching a finite end date, and what it truly feels like to welcome a summer of pure freedom...
Have you ever let perfectionism steal the joy from your own creative expression? In this episode of Hypothetically Intentional, I sit down with Laura Marks, Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT), life coach, and the founder of Indy Tangles. Laura shares her profound journey from traditional visual arts—where competitive exhibits left her feeling burned out and soul-crushed—to discovering the liberating, structured method of...
In this episode of Hypothetically Intentional, we are again honoring parenthood, this time focusing on Father's Day. Following our recent Mother's Day conversation about parenthood, we are turning our curiosity toward the experience of fatherhood —examining the expectations we place on parents and how we navigate our own upbringings.
I am joined by my dear friend Javier Santana, a father of three daughters who chose to c...
Have you ever felt like an expert in the language of healing, yet still feel trapped in the same old patterns? In this solo episode, I share a sneak peek into my upcoming book, Never Broken, Never Healed, Always Whole. Together, we explore the concept of the Avoidant Seeker. The Avoidant Seeker keeps us in the loop of constantly gathering tools, books, and appointments as a subconscious shield against doing the actual, internal int...
What do you do when life presents you with the ultimate duality: a season of profound celebration alongside a season of "unthinkable" challenge? In this raw solo episode, Michelle pulls back the curtain on her own currently "messy" reality. From the joy of witnessing her son’s wedding to navigating complex personal waters, she explores why we don’t have to choose between being human and being divine. We are always both.
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Happy Mother’s Day! Whether you are a parent, have a parent, or are currently "in progress," today’s conversation is a deep dive into the most challenging and rewarding relationship we can navigate as humans.
In this Season 4 premiere of Hypothetically Intentional, I’m joined by therapist and Intuitive Coach, Sam Franklin. Sam is currently awaiting the arrival of their first child, and we explore the profound...
Michelle Aalbers sits down with medium Sierra Grana for a raw exploration of "rebirthing" yourself during massive life changes—from divorce to returning to one's childhood home. They discuss the "Logic of Alignment": the intersection where spiritual manifestation meets practical action.
Key Topics:
- The 11th Hour: Trusting Divine protection when life feels like it's fishtailing.
- The "Friendly Divorce": Prioritizing soul growt...
What happens when you finally surrender to the moment? In this illuminating episode, Michelle connects with Monica Fowler, co-owner of Studio 1108, to discuss her recent life-changing pilgrimage to the birthplace of Reiki in Japan.
About Our Guest: Monica Fowler has dedicated over 25 years to the healing arts, evolving from hands-on bodywork to a deeply intuitive practice. She is a Holy Fire® Reiki Master, a Dragon Fire Reiki practi...
What if loneliness is about being unseen, rather than being alone? In this follow-up, Michelle welcomes back Stacy Rocklein, author of Forgive Without an Apology, to explore the risky path of vulnerability.
About Stacy Rocklein: Stacy Rocklein is an author, speaker, and relationship coach on a mission to eradicate loneliness by helping people create emotional safety within themselves and their connections. Stacy has transition...
What if the guidance you’ve been searching for was already inside you, waiting for you to simply "pull the thread"? In this soulful and rebellious episode, Michelle connects with Melanie Raphael, also known as Your Witchy Mother, for a conversation about unlearning high-control systems and reclaiming your personal power.
About Our Guest: Melanie Raphael is "Your Witchy Mother": a mentor, somatic practitioner, and Akashic Recor...
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 ...
What if your greatest challenges were actually the keys to unlocking your life’s mission? In this illuminating episode of Hypothetically Intentional, Michelle sits down with Angelica Roth, founder of the Earth and Sky Center. As a master of eight different lineages with over 30 years of experience, Angelica shares how the light of Reiki can transmute deep pain into lasting power.
In this episode, we explore:
- Dragonfire Reik...
What can a river in India teach us about business strategy? In this global conversation, Michelle connects with Nidhi Mevada, the founder of Brainito, to explore the intersection of intuitive listening and data-driven marketing.
About Our Guest: Nidhi Mevada is an engineer, entrepreneur, and marketing strategist based in India. After a childhood defined by a "weird curiosity" for how things work and an early startup failure that cos...
What if you weren’t "broken," but simply stuck in a cycle without the right tools to get out? In this high-energy and deeply informative episode of Hypothetically Intentional, Michelle sits down with Savanna Scott Davis, a multi-passionate healer who bridges the gap between clinical therapy and holistic bodywork.
About Our Guest: Savanna Scott Davis is a licensed therapist (LMFT and LPC), master massage therapist, Somatic Expe...
What if the closure you're seeking isn't found in an apology, but in your own acknowledgement? Stacy Rocklein joins Michelle to discuss her journey from being a "textbook helper" to healing a significant heart block. We explore the difference between "doing" healing and "feeling" it, the power of calculated vulnerability, and how to stop treating yourself like a problem to be solved.
Meet Stacy: Stacy Rocklein is an author, speaker,...
What happens when we stop softening our language to make others comfortable and start setting fire to the "armor" that no longer serves us? In this high-energy and deeply moving episode, Michelle connects with Cath Leask for a conversation on truth, transmutation, and the radical act of being seen.
About Our Guest: Cath Leask of The Loving Lotus brings lifetimes of experience as a medium, psychic, shamanic healer, death walker...
What does it mean to be truly authentic in a world that often demands we shrink to fit in? In this episode of Hypothetically Intentional, Michelle is joined by Sam Franklin, an intuitive life coach and soul guide who helps people reconnect with their truth.
About Our Guest: Sam (she/they) is an intuitive life coach and soul guide who blends spiritual wisdom with practical tools to help people reconnect with their authentic sel...
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