Inhabit Joy
Where organizational teams and individuals learn strategies to move from Grief to Growth, Pain to Productivity, and Just-getting-by to Joyful
What Leaders & Employees are Saying
Michelle Collins has a unique ability to make even the most difficult topics approachable and easy to understand. As a teacher and speaker, she creates a compassionate, engaging space where people feel supported and empowered. Her depth of knowledge, combined with her clear and thoughtful communication, helps others navigate complex emotions and challenges with greater ease. Anyone learning from Michelle will walk away with valuable insights and practical tools for growth.
~ Caro Brookings, Suicide Bereavement Coaching
Author of Hope: Embracing Life after Suicide Loss
We were very honored to have Michelle be a guest teacher in my Vibrant Woman Program & Community. She brought her passion, full presence, and professional expertise to our session. Michelle has a deep knowledge of her topic, and she taught our participants practical tools they could use daily to strengthen awareness and emotional mastery. My clients walked away from her presentation deeply satisfied and grateful.
~ Cindi, Your MidLife MidWife
Michelle has been an absolute joy to work with! Her passion, dedication, and enthusiasm shine through in everything she does. She collaborates seamlessly with our team to curate insightful health talks on a wide range of topics and always bringing a high level of energy and expertise. Her preparation and presentation are consistently exceptional, a true reflection of her deep commitment to her work. Michelle’s genuine passion makes a lasting impact, and we are incredibly grateful for her contributions!
~ Ashley Hicks, Strive Well-Being
Michelle provided our organization with a wonderful session on recognizing different types of trauma and how we can take care of ourselves when we face trauma. The information she provided was very impactful and our associates were very engaged and learned a lot.
~ Rachel Snyder, Grupo Bimbo
Michelle’s combination of personality and expertise were well-received by our population, keeping them engaged throughout our session and making the information presented easy to digest and incorporate into real-world situations.
~ Damon Lee
Senior Analyst, Wellness Program
General Dynamics Information Technology
Grief Coaching
Coming back from a tragedy, trauma, or unexpected loss?
After emerging from the Grief Caves of profound loss, I became a certified grief educator to help others by sharing the body, mind, and soul strategies that helped me become a more compassionate and resilient person.
Ready to optimize your body, mind, and/or soul wellness?
From the time I was a child athlete, I have been collecting insights, tools, practices, and strategies to improve my well-being. Mindful movement, meditation, and nutrition are the keys to optimal health and living your most joyful, fulfilling life.
Want to regain your balance, strength, and mobility?
My yoga practice has been a steadying force through all of the ups and downs of life and loss. The therapeutic benefits of supportive mindful movement cannot be overstated, reducing stress and increasing overall resilience.
What Clients are Saying
I began working with Michelle after I experienced her teaching meditation and mindfulness at a women’s retreat. I was very anxious, worried about some health issues a family member was having. After just a few coaching sessions with Michelle, my life was completely changed. I felt empowered to take control of my emotions instead of letting them control me. I am able to focus on ease and joy, meditate regularly and overall just feel better. Thank you so much Michelle! I feel like whatever my next challenge is, I can handle it, and if I feel like it’s too much, I know you are the BEST resource to help me handle stress in a healthy way.
~ LL
Michelle is my weekly burst of sunshine! When I felt discouraged after 15 years of practicing yoga because of my advancing multiple sclerosis, Michelle opened my eyes to the wonders of adaptive yoga and encouraged me to join her class. I'm now thriving in a beautiful new community of people like me who are buoyed by her trademark enthusiasm, patience and humor -- always underscored by her attention to our safety. With Michelle's gentle guidance, I am inspired and empowered to keep reaching for my edge, wherever it is, on any given day!
~ SS
Michelle has a gift and a unique combination of skill, passion, and ability to connect even with skeptical clients going through a very difficult time in their lives.
Specifically, Michelle helped me relax, feel better about myself and the world around me. I have been able to sleep better, feel less stress and get in the best physical, emotional and spiritual shape of my life- and six months on I continue to utilize the meditation and gratitude practices she shared with me!
No matter what comes my way big or small or just everyday life challenges I am grateful for the tools I have learned and continue to practice and hone from Michelle’s expertise and caring. Thanks, Michelle you are the best!
~ AR
Michelle is a thoughtful, attentive, and knowledgeable teacher. I have learned a lot from my yoga classes with her. She has helped me build strength and deepen my practice. She is very tuned into her student's struggles with injuries or physical problems. She has helped me manage and heal my own issues. I am very appreciative that I have had the opportunity to be her student.
~ DE
I am feeling grateful today for many things…..among them is all you have given me since February when I started yoga. You radiate kindness and healing in every class. I have benefited from your presence. I believe all of your students have, as well.
~ DH
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