Middle of the Fence

Resilience, Diversity & Rewriting Your Story with Michelle Murphy | Episode #7

Andre Spruell Episode 7

On this episode of Middle of the Fence, Andre Spruell welcomes Michelle Murphy — a lifelong family friend and life coach who grew up on the Tough Terrain side of the fence in New York City’s Lower East Side before experiencing suburban life.

Michelle shares her journey of resilience, overcoming family challenges, and developing the tough skin that shaped her path. She reflects on the value of diversity, navigating cultural contrasts, and the lessons she’s learned as a cycle breaker raising her own children. Michelle also opens up about finding purpose, embracing self-love, and guiding others as they rewrite their own stories.

🌐 Connect with Michelle at www.selfdiscoverycoaching.net

Whether you grew up in Tough Terrain or Affluent Acres, this conversation reminds us that our backgrounds don’t define our futures — and that we all have the power to create a life we love.