What happens when we stop asking “What’s wrong with you?” and start asking “What happened to you?”

I became friends with Fritzi Horstman, founder of Compassion Prison Project, after donating to the organization a few years ago. My mentor gave me the instruction to give away more money than I was comfortable, and I knew exactly who to give to.

In this Fierce Wisdom episode #3, Fritzi and I share a deep conversation about trauma, shame, forgiveness, and what happens when we bring compassion into the places society has most abandoned.

Her brilliant vision is to turn prisons into trauma healing centers. And we touch upon how we all suffer from some version of imprisonment and from trauma and shame, and as we heal this in ourselves, we change the world.

That’s exactly what Fritzi is doing.

If you’re curious about what trauma-informed healing can truly look like—in your own life and in the world—I think you’ll feel this one.

Have a listen. Please share, like, and comment.

And as a final ask, make a donation of any size to the Compassion Prison Project here.

The work Fritzi does is near and dear to my heart because she is bringing love and compassion to places where our collective shadows are darkest.

With love,
Michelle

P.S.  Here’s what’s coming in January for you to do deep transformational work in your own life right now:

• Return to YOU Bali Retreat — This is my only in-person retreat for 2026 so far. Don’t miss this immersive, in-person experience for deep embodiment, healing, and creative expansion in one of the most powerful places on earth. Apply here.
  
• ONEdance — Weekly movement + nervous system regulation to help you integrate this transformational work through your body, not just your mind. Join a session here.
  
• Brilliant Creatives Community (final month) — This is the final month of this program, and you will have 8 chances to work with me Live in January, plus have access to our extensive training library. For weekly accountability, embodiment, and grounded support as you live and lead from your truth, Join here.
  
• AWAKEN: 3-Month Mastermind — For those ready to recalibrate their relationship with prosperity, power, and purpose—without compromise. Email us “AWAKEN” and we’ll start a conversation to see if this is the right fit for you.