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Meet Michele Oelking, MSW, PCC, AAC

Founder of Souljourn Coaching & Consulting

ICF Professional Coach – Certified in ADHD and Trauma Responsiveness

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Dual BA in Cultural Anthropology & Spanish

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Credentials & Training

ICF-Accredited ADHD Certification – ADDCA

ICF-Accredited Trauma Healing Certification – Torah Psychology

ICF-Accredited Inner Child & IFS Certification – Torah Psychology

My Approach

With nearly 25 years of experience across coaching, consulting, leadership development, therapy, program design, training, and facilitation, I bring an integrative approach to my work.

My academic background in cultural anthropology and social work allows me to view each client through an individual and systemic lens. I weave together a variety of evidence-based and soul-centered practices, including:

Neuroscience
Positive Psychology
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Somatic Work
Ancestral Wisdom
Spiritual Integration

"I get what you're going through. I get that it's hard. I get that you're tired. And I also know transformation is possible."

Why This Work Matters to Me

Like many of the clients I now support, I’ve been labeled with inattentive ADHD and anxiety—both rooted in chronic developmental trauma. For years, I focused solely on cognitive strategies but found them to be temporary fixes.

Real, lasting change came when I leaned into a holistic path—addressing the nervous system, energy patterns, and root causes of overstimulation and overwhelm. I developed a foundation based on what I now call the Four Pillars:

Physical Wellbeing

Mental & Emotional Flourishing

Spiritual Growth

Community & Connection

This became the bedrock of my coaching work—and my healing.

Real Work. Real Results.

“When I began my work with Michele, I was seeking a way out. I (we as a family) tried so many therapies yet nothing worked long term. I always knew why my ADHD was a challenge yet managing just the symptoms was a constant battle. In learning about the mind, body, spirit connection and addressing my diagnosis from a deeper level, I began to see gains. It requires work, yet if done incrementally you can make the changes too. I’m so grateful I did.”

Ali, 36- Mom, Entrepreneur, Artist

"Michele has incredible strategic, relational, and operational abilities. We decided to work with Michele after learning about her track record in the leadership coaching space. Our intention was to develop a coaching program for people managers. I think Michele's unique educational blend along with decades of experience are evident in her work. Michele is creative, intelligent, attentive and can deliver on time and with integrity."

Meg - SVP, Global Head of Learning and Development (Financial Sector)

"I have always had the goal of overcoming my time management problems. I always felt if I could just have more time, more energy, hack my brain, etc., things would change. What I realized while working with Michele is that I was focusing on treating the symptoms instead of getting down and deep into the root causes. Now I understand what I need on a personalized level and have the ability to access my own resourcing while leaning into my community for support."

Sasha, 42- Daughter, Friend, Advocate

My Personal Story

The journey to becoming more steady, present, and resilient didn’t come during an easy season.

In May 2020, I became a single parent after a devastating loss. I had already been navigating my ADD, anxiety, and emotional fatigue for years. Even with my background as a coach and practitioner, I often found myself in a cycle—moments of relief followed by the familiar crash of overwhelm.

COVID intensified everything. The grief, the isolation, the weight of solo parenting—it all pushed me to the edge. I tried all the “right” things, but nothing seemed to stick. I was exhausted, heartbroken, and more dysregulated than ever.

That’s when I knew something had to change, not just for me—but for my

child.

I went all in. I stopped just coping and started healing. I built new systems for myself, rooted in intrinsic motivation and deep personal alignment. I tapped into my inner wisdom, embraced discomfort, and slowly but surely, I began to feel whole again.

This Is Real Work. But It's Worth It.

Whether you’re struggling with ADHD, anxiety, trauma, or chronic overstimulation—I see you. I’ve been there. And I’d be honored to walk with you as you begin your journey toward healing and flourishing.

Let’s do this together.

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What Clients Are Saying

“When I started coaching, I was numb, exhausted, and fragile. I would lash out at my family and could barely find motivation to work. After working with Michele, I was able to use my internal experience and awareness to begin to shift. After accepting the collective pressures we have as women, I felt less isolated. I was able to understand how I move up and down nervous system states and adopt concrete strategies to support my regulation. Once I understood how to set and maintain healthy boundaries, I began to have space and capacity for my loved ones. Now, I feel more alive. I feel joy in my day to day. I feel inspired to use my energy to pour into the next phase of my life."