VibeWell + VibeLove

VibeWell + VibeLove Virtual sessions only. Gottman + trauma-informed.

Hi, my name is Michelle Chaffardet Licensed therapist (FL, NJ, DE & TX) + relationship coach helping couples and individuals reconnect, communicate better, and heal from past wounds.

Your nervous system can’t heal in relationships that keep it on alert.When love feels like survival—full of highs, lows,...
10/18/2025

Your nervous system can’t heal in relationships that keep it on alert.

When love feels like survival—full of highs, lows, and uncertainty—your body never gets the message that it’s safe. That’s why you can’t “self-regulate” while living in chaos.

Healing starts when your body experiences consistency.
When you no longer have to guess if you’ll be met with kindness or criticism.
When calm stops feeling “boring” and starts feeling like peace.

💡 Remember: regulation isn’t a solo practice—it’s also about who you let close enough to influence your nervous system.

Coping mechanisms are brilliant—until they’re not.They were built to protect you when life didn’t feel safe. But what he...
10/17/2025

Coping mechanisms are brilliant—until they’re not.

They were built to protect you when life didn’t feel safe. But what helped you survive may now be the very thing holding you back.

Overthinking, people-pleasing, control, emotional numbness… these aren’t flaws. They’re survival responses your nervous system learned to keep you safe.

💡 Healing isn’t about getting rid of them—it’s about retraining your brain and body to recognize that you don’t need those same defenses anymore.

📌 Save this post if you’re learning to outgrow your coping mechanisms with compassion, not shame.

10/14/2025

🌿 The Relationship Reset starts next Monday!

This 5-week virtual coaching group is for women who are ready to heal after a breakup or painful relationship — to rebuild confidence, set boundaries, and create space for healthy love. 💞

Each week we’ll dive into a new theme — letting go, emotional regulation, self-worth, trust, and moving forward — with guided journaling and connection in a safe, supportive space.

🕓 Mondays at 11 AM or 7 PM EST (choose your time)
💻 Virtual via Google Meet
💲 $249 full program or 2 payments of $135
🌸 Limited spots available

If this speaks to you, I’d love to have you join us.
💬 Tap the link in my bio to register!

💞 The Relationship Reset 🌿Starts next Monday!If you’ve been feeling stuck after a breakup or painful relationship, this ...
10/13/2025

💞 The Relationship Reset 🌿
Starts next Monday!

If you’ve been feeling stuck after a breakup or painful relationship, this is your sign. 💔

Join me for a 5-week virtual coaching group designed to help women heal, rebuild confidence, and create space for love that feels safe and mutual. Each week focuses on a new theme — from letting go and boundaries to emotional regulation and trust.

🕓 Mondays at 11 AM or 7 PM EST (choose what works best)
💻 Virtual via Google Meet
💲 $249 full program or 2 payments of $135
🌸 Spots are limited

✨ Start your week grounded, supported, and connected — not overwhelmed.
💬 Link in bio to register!

🧠 World Mental Health Day — October 10thThe world is hurting more than we think.Over 970 million people live with a ment...
10/10/2025

🧠 World Mental Health Day — October 10th

The world is hurting more than we think.
Over 970 million people live with a mental disorder.
1 in 8 will experience one in their lifetime.
And half of the world’s population will face a mental health disorder by age 75.

Yet most stay silent—because silence feels safer than being judged.

💡 Let this day remind you:
Your mental health matters.
Your feelings are valid.
And healing doesn’t happen in isolation—it happens when we speak, rest, and reach out.

📲 Share this post.
💬 Start a conversation.
Because mental health isn’t just a topic for today—it’s the foundation for everything.

Your brain’s alarm system reacts faster than your thinking brain. That’s why triggers feel so overwhelming—you’re alread...
10/02/2025

Your brain’s alarm system reacts faster than your thinking brain. That’s why triggers feel so overwhelming—you’re already in fight-or-flight before you even have words for what’s happening.

🧠 The amygdala = alarm system
🧠 The prefrontal cortex = logic & calm

When trauma keeps the amygdala stuck on “high alert,” even safe situations can feel dangerous. The good news? Healing rewires this response.

💡 Triggers don’t mean you’re broken—they mean your nervous system is still trying to protect you.

Most couples wait an average of 6 years before seeking therapy for unresolved issues. By then, small hurts have piled in...
10/02/2025

Most couples wait an average of 6 years before seeking therapy for unresolved issues. By then, small hurts have piled into deep resentments—and repair is much harder.

Conflict doesn’t break couples. Avoiding help does.
The couples who last are the ones who reach for support early, before problems become patterns.

💡 Healthy couples don’t avoid therapy—they use it as a tool to keep their relationship strong.

Conflict is inevitable. But what breaks couples apart isn’t the fights—it’s the lack of repair after them.Gottman’s rese...
09/30/2025

Conflict is inevitable. But what breaks couples apart isn’t the fights—it’s the lack of repair after them.

Gottman’s research shows couples who repair regularly are 80% more likely to stay together. That’s because repair attempts rebuild trust and send a powerful message: “This fight won’t destroy us.”

💬 Repair doesn’t have to be fancy. It can be as simple as:
– “I’m sorry, can I try that again?”
– A gentle touch when things get tense
– Humor to lighten the moment
– Saying “I love you” even in the middle of a fight

💡 The real predictor of divorce isn’t conflict—it’s unrepaired conflict.

📌 Save this as a reminder: it’s not about avoiding fights, it’s about learning to repair.
👉 Tag your partner and decide on one repair attempt you’ll both practice this week.

You can’t pour from an empty cup—and you can’t build deep intimacy if you’re disconnected from yourself.When you suppres...
09/27/2025

You can’t pour from an empty cup—and you can’t build deep intimacy if you’re disconnected from yourself.

When you suppress emotions, avoid triggers, or lose sight of your own needs, you unintentionally block true closeness. Your partner may feel the distance, even if you’re physically present.

💡 Real connection starts with self-connection. The more you know, regulate, and express yourself, the more space you create for genuine intimacy with your partner.

Trauma doesn’t just live in your thoughts—it lives in your body.That’s why you can “know” you’re safe and still feel on ...
09/25/2025

Trauma doesn’t just live in your thoughts—it lives in your body.

That’s why you can “know” you’re safe and still feel on edge. Your nervous system responds before your mind even processes what’s happening.

The good news? Healing literally rewires the brain-body connection. EMDR, somatic work, and regulation skills help the nervous system calm down first—so the mind can finally catch up.

💡 Safety is felt in the body before it’s believed in the mind. That’s where true healing begins.

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