What Others Are Saying
"Beyond just articulate and compelling; Michele is truly amazing! She can completely mesmerize a room with her knowledge and delivery of the subject matter...And Living Proof is so intimate and inspiring. I felt as though I was sitting there having a conversation with her." - Judy Soroko, Director of Programs and Volunteer/Patient Ombudsman Services, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital North
"Michele is one of my very favorite people in the world...She has truly provided the best roadmap for wellness I've heard yet." - Deb Chiaravalloti, Vice President of Public Relations and Marketing, Anna Jaques Hospital
"A large crowd gathered to hear Michele talk about her experience battling heart disease and her inspiring story of survival. [She] spoke passionately about healing the "hole in her heart" and about how she was "made whole again in body and spirit. It was a fantastic kick off to the two week event." - Newburyport Today
"Michele's warm nature, articulate presentation skills, and her ability to connect with others make her particularly compelling and eye opening." - Jennifer Karin, Community Outreach Coordinator, Anna Jaques Hospital
General Comments
"Your lecture was inspirational! So much inspiration and wisdom." - Registered Nurse, participant at a cardiac conference
"I am just grateful you came into my life as you have helped me out so very much ---- much more than you will ever know." - Client
"WOW!!! There is so much to your teachings and frameworks. I'm going to read and re-read them for years. You are amazing Michele!!" - Client
"I have had a few [meaningful challenges] myself and...I have not transcended them with as much grace as you have; you are way, way ahead of the pack. Trust me, I am 12 years older and can see that clear as day." - Participant at a Heart Health conference
"Michele is an incredible human being. She has so much to offer cardiac patients and for that matter anyone who wants to make the most of life!" - RN and yoga instructor
"I am blown away that someone your age can have this much wisdom and perspective. You really helped me." - Client
Books and Products
"Michele, you are amazing!!! My only complaint is where were you 30 years ago when I needed you!! I keep re-reading Living Proof and it is so enlightening. As the old saying goes, when the student is ready, the teacher appears." - Reader review
"In Living Proof, you have managed to cut to the core of one's being (pardon the pun), by sharing your life experiences. How did you become so wise and so insightful in only 34 years?" - Reader review
"All I can say is that if the remainder of Living Proof is even 50% as good as the excerpt, and, I am sure it is, it will be a HUGE success. I can't wait to read it and share with others, as I know of so many friends/family for who it could be so very helpful." - Reader review
"Well, you did it - you moved me to tears in Living Proof, upon so many reflections. It's truly inspiring." - Reader review
"Michele book Living Proof is so powerful and real. As a cardiac nurse manager and a "yogini", I know you will enjoy it." - Reader review
"I have been reading Stirred Not Shaken slowly one chapter at a time. It is so very insightful and thought provoking!!" - Reader review
"Stirred Not Shaken is a deceptively simple and easy read with remarkable clarity and insight!" - Reader review
"Michele, the fuel you provided in Stirred Not Shaken, along with God and Lao Tzu, is enough to push myself out of the darkest place and biggest challenge that I have ever faced." - Reader review
"I get your emails all the time and they help me and my friends though tough times. Thank you...You are a big part of helping me through so much." - Registered user review
"I just sent a quote from your email to one of my friends and now they can't wait for me to tell them more about you. I can't wait to do so." - Registered user review
Counseling and Other Services
"Michele, you cease to amaze me!! Thank you so much for your amazing insight and guidance." - Client
"Michele, you were the pivotal piece that changed everything in my family dynamics. You empower me to fight for my God given rights. You are amazing! What you accomplished in a one time session would have taken my past "therapists" (counselors) years. - Client
"My Goodness! I've certainly got my money's worth out of my sessions with you. You got right to the point on all issues. That's amazing." - Client
"You're presence and guidance is wonderfully helpful. I don't know what I'd have done without you." - Client
"Michele is objective, professional, and insightful." - Client
"Michele, with your guidance, things are changing. You are the best!!!!" - Client
"Thank you so much Michele! I was beginning to feel hopeless, helpless, and exhausted. With your help and guidance, my sisters and I have been able to come together in a cohesive and focused way that would have never had happen without you." - Client
"You were so right. Your counseling is so helpful. Things are finally beginning to turn around for me!" - Client
"As usual, your advice and direction is spot on and so welcomed!" - Client
