Access Denied, Access Granted: Setting Boundaries to Reclaim Your Power and Protect Your Purpose

by Dr. Michelle R. Hannah

Overview

Access Denied, Access Granted is a transformative guide to understanding who and what deserves access to your life. Through thoughtful chapters, Dr. Michelle R. Hannah walks readers through the art of boundary-setting, emotional intelligence, and self-reflection. This book dives deep into topics like recognizing boundary crossers, managing relationships, and guarding your inner space through "emotional passwords." Using relatable metaphors like Kintsugi-the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold-Dr. Hannah emphasizes the beauty of healing and protecting one's emotional cracks.

Readers will explore:
How to identify toxic influences and protect their emotional well-being.
The impact of chronic illness, hormonal changes, and physical pain on boundary-setting.
Practical exercises, including the "Golden Cracks Reflection" and "Password Protection Check," to reinforce self-awareness and personal growth.
Dr. Hannah's transparent storytelling, combined with actionable tools, empowers readers to reclaim their power and navigate life with clarity and purpose. Whether you're redefining relationships, recovering from past wounds, or setting the stage for a more authentic life, Access Denied, Access Granted provides the insights and inspiration needed to thrive.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781078718196
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date:	02/19/2025
Pages:	194
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.53(d)

About the Author

Dr. Michelle R. Hannah, known for her medical challenges and deep love for humanity, is one of today's most influential women. In 2004, she moved from California to Washington, D.C., and founded the Celebrate Life Foundation, which educates about HPV and its cancer risks. The foundation's programs, like Stomp Out Cancer and Teens Against HPV, save lives through education and awareness.

Michelle has held leadership roles, including assistant dean of admissions and manager of strategic partnerships. She is now a master relationship coach, author, public speaker, and entrepreneur, with a college graduate daughter and a grandson who calls her Mimi.

Her spirit and experiences drive her commitment to human dignity and social change. Michelle holds degrees in psychology, an MBA, a master's in teaching and learning with technology, and doctorates in spiritual counseling and business and philosophy.

Michelle has coached marriage and family counselors, support group facilitators, and is a respected author. Her dynamic speaking style makes her audiences feel personally connected. She has appeared on TV, radio, podcasts, and has been featured in CBS, FOX, NBC, and Yahoo Financial, where she was named #1 Relationship Coach of the Year.

Dr. Michelle's public speaking spans over 15 years, and she has authored several books, including *The Breaking Point*, *The Vows*, and *The Self Vows*. She has helped over 800 couples strengthen their relationships and live authentically.