Unpacking with Michelle is where real life gets unpacked — the healing, the chaos, the breakthroughs, the spiritual awakenings, and all the messy shit in between. Michelle brings raw conversations, lived experience, humor, and hard-earned wisdom to the mic without pretending to have it all figured out. Nothing is off the table. We unpack it, learn from it, laugh when we can, and keep evolving.
Behind Closed :Doors Domestic Violence, Sex Trafficking /Terri Hackl/ Unpacking with Michelle
What does it mean to fight for survivors—and help them find a way out?
In this episode of Unpacking with Michelle, I sit down with Terri Hackl of MVTK Unbound for a powerful conversation about domestic violence, abuse, and sex trafficking. Terri’s work goes beyond advocacy: she also helps rescue people who are being trafficked.
We discuss her work, the realities survivors face, and her commitment to supporting people as they move from victim to survivor to thriving. Learning that she’s from my hometown area made this conversation even more meaningful.
An honest conversation about compassion, courage, and showing up for people who need help.
Real. Raw. Unfiltered. We unpack it.
🔞 Adult content. Not intended for anyone under 18. This episode discusses domestic violence, abuse, and sex trafficking. Please listen with care.
#abuserecovery
#advocate
#sextrafficking
18 Oct 2026
Owning My Part Addiction & Learning to Live Again Travis Sistrunk/ Unpacking with Michelle
Owning My Part: Addiction, Accountability & Learning to Live Again | Travis Sistrunk
In this powerful episode of Unpacking with Michelle, Travis Sistrunk opens up about addiction, sobriety, and learning to live differently after life-changing experiences.
Travis allows himself to be vulnerable, faces difficult memories, and takes ownership of his choices. Together, we talk about grief, accountability, and the work of rebuilding a life while still learning how to move forward.
At the end of our conversation, Travis said, “I feel lighter.” Those words stayed with me.
This is an honest conversation about being human, owning your part, and giving yourself room to grow. If you’re navigating recovery or finding your footing again, there’s a place for you here.
Real. Raw. Unfiltered. Nothing is off the table.
Content note: This episode includes discussions of drug addiction, grief, and loss.
17 Oct 2026
Grief, Ghosts & Dragons An Unfiltered Conversation with Ayrton Beatty / Unpacking with Michelle
Grief, Ghosts & Dragons: An Unfiltered Conversation with Ayrton Beatty
What happens when a Scottish Dungeon Master joins a Texas podcast host? We end up talking about a little bit of everything—and laughing along the way! 🐉👻
In this episode of Unpacking with Michelle, I sit down with Ayrton Beatty for a conversation filled with humor, honesty, and unexpected turns. Ayrton shares stories about the “grumpy ghost” she says haunts her home, her love of Dungeons & Dragons, and yes—even her travels to Texas!
We also make room for the harder parts of life: losing her brother and father, navigating grief in her own way, and surviving abuse from her former husband. Along the way, we explore religion, sexual orientations and the language people use to describe them, and embracing your unique personality.
We laughed. We giggled. We talked about things that hurt and things that make life interesting. Just two people connecting across the miles and letting the conversation unfold.
Real. Raw. Unfiltered. Nothing is off the table. 💜🐉🩷
Content note: Includes discussion of bereavement and domestic abuse.
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