About Me
MICHELLE CHAPPEL, Ph.D. (Princeton) was voted Most Inspirational Professor of Psychology at UC Santa Cruz. Two years later her debut CD (PolyGram Records) made the top 10 on the radio charts overseas. For the past decade she has helped thousands of others to follow their dreams, too.
Overcoming Adversity
Born in a small rural village in France, the young Michelle Chappel was raised in Atlanta, Georgia, where she suffered under the unseen shadow of child abuse. Through sheer determination, she was able to escape to schools in other states by winning scholarships, and eventually got a Ph.D. in cognitive psychology.
As a professor she quickly gained a dedicated following of students who were inspired by her playfully rebellious teaching style. But deep inside she began to hear her long forgotten melodies calling her on a quest to heal her broken child spirit, and recover the crushed blossom of her musical brilliance.
Her songs and workshops are a testament to the journey we all must take to shine as our true selves.
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Welcome
I ditched a successful career as a psychology professor to follow my dream to be a rock-n-roll star. What is your heart urging YOU to do?
- If you could wave a magic wand and have anything you want, what would it be?
- If you could leave the past behind and recreate yourself, who would you become?
- You’re closer to knowing what it is you want from your life—and making it happen—than you think.
This website contains weekly lessons, inspirational songs, and other content to help you discover your true calling, build the courage to go after your dreams, persist through setbacks, and accomplish your aims. The guidance is simple, and it works!
Lesson of the Week:
There’s no one like you. You have unique talents, interests and passions that set you apart from others. What makes you different makes you special, even if it seems weird or wacky. Accept yourself for who you are, warts and all, and you will truly shine. Watch this video to find out more!
Endorsements
- Michelle’s music heals. I haven’t seen anything like Michelle since I interviewed Shakti Gawaiin (author of Creative Visualization), and John Gray (author of Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus) before he made it big. She’s a star. Emmy Moore Minister, host of the TV show Voice of the Valley
- Shine is just terrific! The songwriting is strong and Michelle has a fantastic sound that occasionally reminds me of Lucinda Williams whom I used to go hear at bars in Austin before she became a star. Daniel Gilbert, Ph.D., Harvard professor of psychology and international best-selling author of Stumbling on Happiness
- The message that we should be who we really are permeates Michelle Chappel’s music. She instructs us not to mold ourselves to fit the expectations of our parents, teachers, bosses, or anyone else, but instead to realize our authentic selves. This message follows and amplifies the greatest psychologists and counselors of the 20th century—people like Carl Rogers, Abraham Maslow, and Viktor Frankl. David Felman, Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and author of The End-of-Life Handbook
- In a world filled with “cookie cutter” recording artists, Michelle Chappel stands head and shoulders above the crowd. Her strong and unique songs are filled with wonderful melodies and nuance—and sung with passion and humor. They explore complex and “adult” emotional issues with deep and insightful lyrics and then rock out just for the fun of it! Greg Edmunson, music composer for the hit TV series King of the Hill
- Michelle has really hit a chord with people. Just about everyone says she’s the best instructor they ever had, and that her classes have changed their lives. Judy Rose, Director of Humanities, University of California, Santa Cruz Extension
- Michelle’s creativity transforms lives. In her workshops, music, and consulting, she touches our hearts to reveal powerful new possibilities. Diane Dreher, Ph.D., author of The Tao of Inner Peace
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