Michelle and Emmanuel discuss the “language” barriers between races. Emmanuel explains why he started his “Uncomfortable Conversations” book and discussion series, being a black man growing up in a predominantly white neighborhood and finding his purpose. CHECK IN to this episode for a reminder to be patient and have conversations with people you may not understand. 




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Michelle and Emmanuel discuss the “language” barriers between races. Emmanuel explains why he started his “Uncomfortable Conversations” book and discussion series, being a black man growing up in a predominantly white neighborhood and finding his purpose. CHECK IN to this episode for a reminder to be patient and have conversations with people you may not understand.  Follow Emmanuel on IG: @emmanuelacho Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

On CHECKING IN, Michelle Williams and her friends let it all out as they reveal their intimate experiences with depression, anxiety and their mental health journeys. Hosted by Michelle, these celebrity interviews will also offer skills on how to manage mental health hardships and even offer coping strategies for emotional well-being.

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In this deeply moving episode of Checking In with Michelle Williams, Michelle sits down with spiritual teacher and New York Times bestselling author Iyanla Vanzant for an honest, soul-shifting conversation about spiritual hygiene.

Together, they explore what it means to clean internal debris, confront unhealed pain, release inherited trauma, and stop carrying what was never ours to hold. Iyanla breaks down why awareness, honesty, boundaries, grief, and personal responsibility are essential to true healing — and why love sometimes means speaking truth, even to family.

From relationships and generational patterns to faith, fear, self-worth, and forgiveness, this episode is a reminder that healing is not about perfection — it’s about courage, compassion, and daily practice.

This conversation isn’t just something you listen to — it’s something you sit with.

In this deeply moving episode of Checking In with Michelle Williams, Michelle sits down with spiritual teacher and New York Times bestselling author Iyanla Vanzant for an honest, soul-shifting conversation about spiritual hygiene.
Together, they explore what it means to clean internal debris, confront unhealed pain, release inherited trauma, and stop carrying what was never ours to hold. Iyanla breaks down why awareness, honesty, boundaries, grief, and personal responsibility are essential to true healing &mdash; and why love sometimes means speaking truth, even to family.
From relationships and generational patterns to faith, fear, self-worth, and forgiveness, this episode is a reminder that healing is not about perfection &mdash; it&rsquo;s about courage, compassion, and daily practice.
This conversation isn&rsquo;t just something you listen to &mdash; it&rsquo;s something you sit with.

Spiritual Hygiene: Cleaning What You Can’t See with Iyanla Vanzant

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Michelle kicks off the first episode of 2026 from the sofa—recovering, reflecting, and resetting. From pushing through Broadway shows and a tough bout of illness to easing into the new year with intention, this episode is a real-time check-in on health, momentum, and grace. Michelle talks mental health, comparison, public scrutiny, and why we need to stop policing how others live, dress, and show up. It’s an honest reminder that healing isn’t linear, plans don’t have to be loud, and you’re allowed to move at your own pace as the new year unfolds.

Michelle kicks off the first episode of 2026 from the sofa&mdash;recovering, reflecting, and resetting. From pushing through Broadway shows and a tough bout of illness to easing into the new year with intention, this episode is a real-time check-in on health, momentum, and grace. Michelle talks mental health, comparison, public scrutiny, and why we need to stop policing how others live, dress, and show up. It&rsquo;s an honest reminder that healing isn&rsquo;t linear, plans don&rsquo;t have to be loud, and you&rsquo;re allowed to move at your own pace as the new year unfolds.

Checking In: New Year, New Pace

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As we close out 2025, Michelle takes a powerful pause to reflect on one word that carried so many of us through the year: resilience. In this heartfelt final episode of the year, she unpacks what resilience really means—beyond just “bouncing back”—and how mental, emotional, and spiritual flexibility helped us survive loss, uncertainty, burnout, and unexpected challenges.

From navigating personal health scares and demanding work schedules to processing grief, trauma, and major life transitions, Michelle shares real-life moments that prove resilience isn’t about avoiding pain—it’s about learning how to recover, regulate, and keep moving forward. She explores emotional regulation, self-care, collaboration, asking for help, protecting your heart and mind, and why community is essential for long-term healing.

Whether 2025 was a year of love, loss, or lessons for you, this episode is a reminder: you made it—and your story isn’t over yet. As we step into 2026, Michelle encourages us to stay grounded in purpose, remain flexible with our goals, and continue building the inner strength that got us here.

Thank you for checking in—and for walking this journey together.

As we close out 2025, Michelle takes a powerful pause to reflect on one word that carried so many of us through the year: resilience. In this heartfelt final episode of the year, she unpacks what resilience really means&mdash;beyond just &ldquo;bouncing back&rdquo;&mdash;and how mental, emotional, and spiritual flexibility helped us survive loss, uncertainty, burnout, and unexpected challenges.
From navigating personal health scares and demanding work schedules to processing grief, trauma, and major life transitions, Michelle shares real-life moments that prove resilience isn&rsquo;t about avoiding pain&mdash;it&rsquo;s about learning how to recover, regulate, and keep moving forward. She explores emotional regulation, self-care, collaboration, asking for help, protecting your heart and mind, and why community is essential for long-term healing.
Whether 2025 was a year of love, loss, or lessons for you, this episode is a reminder: you made it&mdash;and your story isn&rsquo;t over yet. As we step into 2026, Michelle encourages us to stay grounded in purpose, remain flexible with our goals, and continue building the inner strength that got us here.
Thank you for checking in&mdash;and for walking this journey together.

Resilience: How We Made It Through 2025—and How We Keep Going

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