Michaela Gaffen Stone: The “brain detective” guiding others to live aligned, unapologetically authentic lives
- livewabisabilife
- Oct 11
- 3 min read
Michaela Gaffen Stone, often referred to as the "Brain Detective," is a Holistic Behaviour Analyst, Alignment Coach, and Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst. She is also a multi-certified author known for her unique approach to coaching, which combines neuroscience, Human Design, and behavioural science. Her coaching style is characterized by boldness, wit, and a deeply human touch. Having lived in eight countries, Michaela’s global lens and compassionate insight make her a true guide for anyone seeking authentic alignment in a world that glorifies perfection.
Her WabiSabi Life Story
Her story is one of transformation, a real-life kintsugi masterpiece. Growing up in a home where love was unpredictable, she learned early to read people’s emotions like weather patterns, developing what she now calls her “brain detective” superpower. What once felt like invisible scars became her greatest gift: an intuitive ability to uncover the hidden stories behind emotional eating, stress, and self-sabotage. Today, she uses those gold-filled cracks to light the way for others, showing how even our most broken moments can shine with wisdom and strength.
Her Thoughts on SelfLove
For Michaela, real self-love isn’t filtered or curated, it’s raw and real. It looks like standing in pajamas while setting boundaries with her to-do list, turning a looming deadline into a kitchen dance party, or quieting the inner critic with kindness and curiosity. It’s about listening to her body, honouring her needs, and giving herself permission to rest, to say no, and to be human.
Her Proudest Moments
Her proudest moment came when she held her first book, Aligned & Unapologetic: The Human Design Guidebook, in her hands, a tangible reflection of years spent turning pain into purpose and self-doubt into empowerment. Each page, crafted through countless late nights and self-reflective breakthroughs, stands as a beacon for others walking their own imperfect paths.
Being part of Wabi Sabi Stories is very meaningful for Michaela, as it feels like finding a cozy cafe corner where authenticity is celebrated over perfection. To her, it’s a space that honors real, unfiltered moments the kind that shape us into who we truly are. She believes Wabi Sabi embodies the beauty of healing, transformation, and embracing every imperfect crack with grace. For Michaela, it feels as though the universe is gently reminding her that her gold-filled cracks were always meant to shine right here.
Her Biggest Cheerleader
And behind her strength stands her most cherished support system, her husband and two grown sons. They are her grounding force, cheerleaders, and reality check rolled into one, reminding her daily that love, laughter, and family are the true foundations of resilience.
At Live Wabi Sabi Life, Michaela’s journey beautifully mirrors the essence of the Wabi Sabi philosophy, finding grace in imperfection, peace in authenticity, and courage in vulnerability. Her story inspires us to look at our own cracks not as flaws but as the golden threads that make us who we are.
Her Message
When asked what message she wants to share with other women, Michaela’s wisdom glows through her words: Stop waiting for perfect. You are already the masterpiece , messy edges, golden cracks, and all. Your stumbles aren’t detours; they’re the very path leading you home to yourself.
“Your power isn’t in fixing yourself, it’s in embracing who you already are, cracks, courage, and all.” ~ Michaela Gaffen Stone
Connect with Michaela Gaffen Stone:
Website: https://www.gaffenstone.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikkigaffenstone/
Amazon Author Page (As "Mikki" - with co-authors): https://www.amazon.com/author/gaffenstonecoaching
Amazon Author Page (Michaela - sole author) https://www.amazon.com/author/michaelawrites
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Wishing you strength, resilience, and limitless growth,
Love & Light,
LiveWabiSabi
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