The Ms. Michaela Mae Show

In this episode of the Ms. Michaela Mae Show, Michaela shares the behind-the-scenes story of recording her first audiobook — the Afterthoughts Edition of her memoir, The Barn Off of Colfax Lane . She opens up about why she chose to record at home instead of a studio, how her love of ASMR and childhood memories of being read to shaped the whole experience, and why she intentionally left in the page...

In this episode of the Ms. Michaela Mae Show, Michaela gets real about one of the biggest blocks keeping people off camera and out of the game — body image insecurities. After a difficult season that included grief, emotional eating, and feeling completely depleted, Michaela shares the mindset shifts helping her show up anyway, even when she doesn't feel ready. She opens up about body dysmorp...

She's back on the mic — for real this time. After months of recording with just her headphones (no pressure, no script, no agenda), Michaela Mae returns to the full setup in Episode 32 of The Ms. Michaela Mae Show — and she's bringing one of her all-time favorite shows with her. The episode opens with Michaela sharing what the last several months have looked like behind the scenes: griev...

In this reintroduction episode of the Ms. Michaela Mae Show, Michaela Mae opens up about why she's decided to continue running two separate podcasts — the Ms. Michaela Mae Show and The Western Hippie — and why that decision is rooted in clarity rather than fear. She shares powerful epiphanies from a recent weekend that led her to a message she believes is deeply collective: most people are se...

Twenty years later, Hannah Montana is still making us feel all the things — and Ms. Michaela Mae is not holding back her reaction. In this episode of the Ms. Michaela Mae Show, Michaela shares her honest, heartfelt take on the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special, including why she went in with low expectations, what made her cry more than once, and why she thinks this special means something s...

In this deeply personal episode, Ms. Michaela Mae shares an update she didn’t plan to make — but felt called to record. After the loss of her childhood horse, Capone, Michaela reflects on grief, acceptance, and a realization that arrived in one of the hardest moments of her life: she’s still been trying to control how she’s perceived instead of allowing herself to be seen in her full truth. This e...

In this episode, Ms. Michaela Mae shares a perspective she felt called to record in the moment — no video, no polish, just an honest conversation about culture, parenting, and a movie that’s become unexpectedly controversial. After seeing Zootopia 2 twice (and planning a third viewing), Michaela addresses the concerns circulating online and offers a grounded, experience-based take for parents who...

In this cinematic, psychology-packed episode, Ms. Michaela Mae is joined by longtime friend and fellow filmmaker Landon Sommese for a full, conversational deep dive into Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, and The Dark Knight Rises — the entire Christopher Nolan trilogy. This isn’t a recap.  This is a psychological breakdown of a man shaped by trauma, fear, purpose, identity, and the impossible choice...

In this episode, Ms. Michaela Mae gets honest about one of the most common self-accusations we make: “I’m lazy.” But what if laziness… isn’t actually the problem? Recorded after a couple weeks away from the mic, this episode dives straight into a perspective shift that hit Michaela like a lightning bolt just before launching the show — a shift that helped her understand why she felt stuck, overwhe...

Book with me: https://stan.store/msmichaelamae There are all kinds of closets you can come out of — sexual, political, and then… there’s the spiritual closet. In this episode, Ms. Michaela Mae finally tells the story she’s hinted at for years: the moment she realized she could no longer hide or water down the intuitive, spiritual, energetic part of herself. This is the episode where Michaela gets...

Everyone has an opinion about Taylor Swift… but very few people talk about why she resonates so deeply, so widely, and so consistently across generations. In this episode, Ms. Michaela Mae breaks down Taylor Swift’s cultural popularity through the lens of psychology — identity, belonging, emotional attachment, storytelling, parasocial relationships, and why certain artists mirror our inner world b...

Everyone online loves to romanticize spiritual awakenings — the intuition, the downloads, the clarity, the “gifts.”  But almost no one talks about the very real, very human side of it. In this episode, Ms. Michaela Mae breaks down what a spiritual awakening actually is, why so many people misunderstand it, and what really happens when your intuition wakes back up after years of survival mode. She...

In this episode, Ms. Michaela Mae pulls back the curtain on what it’s actually like to go from idea to “published.” She shares the messy middle most people don’t talk about — the emotional highs, creative lows, and the identity shifts that come with turning your story into something real. Whether you’re halfway through your first draft, staring at a blank page, or secretly wondering if you’ll ever...

Writing a memoir isn’t just about telling your story — it’s about surviving it twice. In this episode, Ms. Michaela Mae shares the three biggest lessons she learned while writing her first memoir, The Barn off of Colfax Lane. From navigating the emotional landmines of writing about trauma to figuring out who to trust with early drafts, she reveals the truth about what it actually takes to put your...

In this episode, Ms. Michaela Mae sits down with her longtime friend Landon Sommese to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Back to the Future — one of the most iconic films ever made. Together they unpack why this movie still hits home four decades later — from Marty and Doc’s unforgettable friendship to George’s life-changing moment of courage. They dive into the storytelling, the behind-the-scenes...

In this deeply relatable episode, Ms. Michaela Mae flips the script on self-blame and healing by challenging the idea that you have “problems.” You don’t have a problem — you have a pattern. Michaela shares real, unfiltered stories (yes, even a little TMI) about breaking her phone habits, identifying emotional loops, and discovering how the subconscious mind clings to identity labels like “addicti...

In this episode, Ms. Michaela Mae unpacks the viral “Let Them Theory” popularized by Mel Robbins — but with her own nuanced twist. She explains why, for people on a healing journey, “just letting them” can quietly turn into emotional avoidance and self-numbing. Michaela explores the difference between freedom and bypassing , showing how true peace comes from acknowledging your emotions — not suppr...

In this episode, Michaela Mae shares her raw and honest journey of quitting caffeine — not as a productivity hack, but as a healing experience . What started as a simple experiment turned into a powerful look at addiction, intuition, and nervous system regulation. Michaela unpacks the emotional, physical, and spiritual layers of going caffeine-free — from headaches and habit loops to deeper realiz...

In this heartfelt episode, Ms. Michaela Mae unpacks how pride can quietly act as a shield — keeping us headed in the wrong direction long after we know it’s time to turn around. Through stories of wrong turns (literally and metaphorically), Michaela shares how a drive through Oregon, a conversation with a friend, and a quote from Yoda all led her to one core realization: it’s not failure to stop a...

In this episode, Ms. Michaela Mae reframes one of the biggest myths in self-development: the idea of self-sabotage. What if you’re not sabotaging yourself at all — you’re protecting yourself? Michaela dives into the psychology and physiology behind “stuck” behavior — showing how our nervous system, subconscious mind, and emotional body are wired to keep us safe, not sabotage us. She explores what’...

In this short and sweet episode, Ms. Michaela Mae explores the truth that every decision comes with consequences — even the ones we think are “perfect.” She reframes the idea of perfection through a new lens: not as flawless, but as to make better. Through her signature storytelling and down-to-earth humor (with special appearances by Tank and Willie 🐾), Michaela reminds listeners that every choi...

In this episode, Ms. Michaela Mae unpacks what Ethan Hunt, Tom Cruise, and the Mission Impossible franchise taught her about courage, creativity, and what we really mean when we say something’s “impossible.” From her accidental Tom Cruise obsession (thanks, Landon 😉) to her love for Rogue Nation and Top Gun Maverick, Michaela uses film and psychology to break down how to cultivate a Mission Impos...

In this episode, Ms. Michaela Mae proves that movies are one of the best personal-growth tools we’ve got. Inspired by Back to the Future (and a hilarious tangent about Elvis 👀), Michaela shares how films helped her see the subconscious patterns running her life — and how one single decision can reshape your destiny. She breaks down why movies aren’t “wasted time,” how they connect directly to the...

In this powerful episode, Ms. Michaela Mae explores courage, calling, and the question that changes everything: What is your part in this? Inspired by a conversation with a friend about grief — and a reflection on the public life and death of Charlie Kirk — Michaela invites listeners to look beyond the messenger and focus on the message: how to live bravely, with conviction, and in alignment with...

In this episode, Ms. Michaela Mae hits record — red Solo cup in hand — and works through her own self-doubt in real time. After a handful of false starts, she does what she always teaches: trust the moment, not the plan. This isn’t a polished pep talk — it’s a raw reflection on how we overthink, overanalyze, and disconnect from our truth. Michaela dives into the difference between the reflection (...