Michelle Maisonville (she/her)
Discover the inherent resilience within. Safe, accessible growth for women and non-binary minds. Reject linear hustle loops. Rest, unmask, and emerge on your own terms.
About
Hello, I’m so glad you’re here.
If you are a woman or non-binary individual who has spent years trying to force your mind into a rigid, linear version of success, I want you to take a deep breath. You can drop the heavy armour. You don’t need to “grit” your way through life anymore.
I founded Chrysalis Coaching because I know firsthand what it feels like to live in a world that wasn’t built for your nervous system. Whether you identify as neurodivergent or neurotypical, we are often taught that resting is a failure and that hiding is a flaw.
But nature tells a completely different story.
In nature, a caterpillar doesn’t just instantly turn into a butterfly; it requires the quiet, protective sanctuary of the chrysalis to dissolve and rebuild. Similarly, when life gets overwhelming, your system automatically falls into either a Hard Shell of hyper-vigilance or a Quiet Dissolve of deep burnout. True resilience isn’t about ignoring those states; it’s about knowing how to navigate them. It’s about building fluid, non-linear strategies so you can move past obstacles and eventually emerge safely back out into the open, vibrant Meadow.
My Approach to Resilience
True resilience isn’t about running faster or growing a thicker skin. It is about honouring the natural cycles of transformation.
Through Chrysalis Coaching, I provide a trauma-informed, neuro-affirming space where you don’t have to choose between your safety and your growth. Together, we honour your need to retreat into the chrysalis, decode your body’s stress signals, and build flexible, agile strategies that honour your unique energy levels.
You were never meant to stay hidden forever—but you deserve to emerge on your own terms, at your own pace, and into a meadow that feels entirely safe for you to fly in.
Michelle Maisonville is a former doula and an active mom in a completely neurodivergent household. Michelle brings deep compassion and real-world understanding to help you explore your resilience and improve your daily life.
If you are a woman or non-binary individual who has spent years trying to force your mind into a rigid, linear version of success, I want you to take a deep breath. You can drop the heavy armour. You don’t need to “grit” your way through life anymore.
I founded Chrysalis Coaching because I know firsthand what it feels like to live in a world that wasn’t built for your nervous system. Whether you identify as neurodivergent or neurotypical, we are often taught that resting is a failure and that hiding is a flaw.
But nature tells a completely different story.
In nature, a caterpillar doesn’t just instantly turn into a butterfly; it requires the quiet, protective sanctuary of the chrysalis to dissolve and rebuild. Similarly, when life gets overwhelming, your system automatically falls into either a Hard Shell of hyper-vigilance or a Quiet Dissolve of deep burnout. True resilience isn’t about ignoring those states; it’s about knowing how to navigate them. It’s about building fluid, non-linear strategies so you can move past obstacles and eventually emerge safely back out into the open, vibrant Meadow.
My Approach to Resilience
True resilience isn’t about running faster or growing a thicker skin. It is about honouring the natural cycles of transformation.
Through Chrysalis Coaching, I provide a trauma-informed, neuro-affirming space where you don’t have to choose between your safety and your growth. Together, we honour your need to retreat into the chrysalis, decode your body’s stress signals, and build flexible, agile strategies that honour your unique energy levels.
You were never meant to stay hidden forever—but you deserve to emerge on your own terms, at your own pace, and into a meadow that feels entirely safe for you to fly in.
Michelle Maisonville is a former doula and an active mom in a completely neurodivergent household. Michelle brings deep compassion and real-world understanding to help you explore your resilience and improve your daily life.
Packages
Signature Offer: Into the Meadow
A 4-Month Journey to Reclaim Your Energy, Honour Your Nervous System, and Soften into Sustainable Transformation
This high-support, trauma-informed container is designed specifically for women and non-binary individuals (both neurodivergent and neurotypical) who are tired of forcing themselves into rigid, linear success models. Together, we abandon the culture of chronic grinding to build a resilience framework that honours your natural cycles of transformation.
Special Note: She Rises Together members get a special discount! Visit the Member Area to request your Partner Perk!
This high-support, trauma-informed container is designed specifically for women and non-binary individuals (both neurodivergent and neurotypical) who are tired of forcing themselves into rigid, linear success models. Together, we abandon the culture of chronic grinding to build a resilience framework that honours your natural cycles of transformation.
Special Note: She Rises Together members get a special discount! Visit the Member Area to request your Partner Perk!
15- Minute Discovery Call
Let's have a friendly chat and discover if we're a fit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an official neurodivergent diagnosis to work with you?
Absolutely not. Chrysalis Coaching is a completely self-identification and suspicion-free space. Whether you have a formal diagnosis, are self-diagnosed, are exploring your traits, or identify as neurotypical but highly sensitive, you are entirely welcome here.
What does “neuro-affirming” coaching actually look like?
It means I assume your brain functions exactly as it is supposed to—not like a “broken” version of a neurotypical mind. We don’t try to cure your executive dysfunction or force you to mask your traits. Instead, we adapt the coaching tools, communication styles, and strategies to match your unique cognitive wiring, sensory needs, and natural energy cycles.
I am completely burnt out and stuck. What if I don’t have the energy for coaching?
That is exactly why we start with Month 1: Honouring the Dissolve. This container is not a high-pressure masterclass. If you show up to a session completely exhausted, we pivot. We use that time for gentle regulation, unmasking, or auditing your sensory drains. We go at the pace your nervous system requires.
What is the difference between a linear path and your fluid strategies?
Traditional goal-setting demands that you move from Point A to Point B in a perfect, rigid line. If you experience an ADHD hyperfocus shift, an autistic burnout phase, or a heavy mental health week, a linear path causes you to crash. My fluid frameworks build multiple alternate routes to your goals from day one. If your energy changes, we simply pivot to a path that matches your current bandwidth—meaning you keep moving forward without burning out.
Are the prices in Canadian Dollars? Do you offer payment plans?
Yes, all investments are listed in Canadian Dollars (CAD). To make this support as accessible as possible, I offer flexible, interest-free monthly installment plans (4-month and 6-month options). I also hold dedicated sliding-scale equity spots for underemployed individuals.
What happens if I experience a major burnout crisis mid-program?
Your safety is the absolute priority. If you hit a severe burnout wall or a major life crisis that makes coaching sessions feel overwhelming, we don’t force it. We have a trauma-informed Pause Policy where we can safely hit pause on your container, protect your investment, and resume our sessions once your nervous system has returned to a stable baseline.
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