The Ms. Michaela Mae Show

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 are on the fence about taking their ...

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 choices that forge him into the Dark K...

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, overwhelmed, and “lazy,” even when she deepl...

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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 honest about l...

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 back to us in a way no one else can.

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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 explores the connection between h...

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 finish… this episode will remind yo...

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 story on paper.

This episode is equa...

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 trivia (yes, the Michael J. Fox vs....

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 “addiction” or “failure.” Through her s...

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 suppressing them in the name of personal g...

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 realizations about using caffeine as a...

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 and change direction — it’s wisdom.

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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’s really happening when we procrastin...

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 choice — action or inaction — carries bo...

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 Impossible Mindset — the one where you st...

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 subconscious mind, and what George ...

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 the purpose that was written into yo...

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 (the surface patterns that keep showi...