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In this solo episode of the Western Hippie Podcast, Michaela shares a powerful perspective shift around the concept of perfection. As a self-described Virgo and recovering perfectionist, she explores how society has confused "perfect" with "flawless"—and how this misunderstanding holds us back creatively and spiritually. Through personal stories, a transformative teaching from Brendan Burchard, and insights from Guided Light Healing, Michaela invites listeners to reclaim their wholeness, shift their language, and create from a place of worthiness. She ends the episode with an exciting announcement: the audiobook version of The Barn off of Colfax Lane will be released on the podcast, two chapters per week.

CHAPTERS

00:00 – Intro + Being a Virgo & Perfectionism
02:00 – Fruit bowls, Brendan Burchard & the meaning of "perfect"
05:45 – The "shitty first draft" philosophy
07:00 – How literal the subconscious mind is
10:00 – Subconscious programming + language awareness
12:00 – Perfect vs Flawless: A spiritual reframing
15:00 – Alessandro & Guided Light Healing: Source makes no mistakes
18:00 – Creating from wholeness, not lack
20:00 – Lord of the Rings Quote + Becoming who you were born to be
21:30 – Audiobook Announcement: The Barn off of Colfax Lane
24:00 – Reflections, gratitude & what’s next for the show

KEYWORDS:

perfectionism, Virgo energy, Brendan Burchard, subconscious mind, flawless, perfect, trauma healing, creative wounds, audiobook release, personal growth, wholeness, language programming, Guided Light Healing, Source, self-worth, Lord of the Rings, The Barn off of Colfax Lane, identity, healing journey, authenticity

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In this raw and vulnerable episode of The Western Hippie Podcast, host Michaela shares her personal story of relationship patterns that kept repeating — even years apart. If you've ever felt like you're stuck in a “déjà vu” loop, this episode is your permission slip to finally break free.

Michaela opens up about past situationships, emotional triangles, and the moment her spiritual mentor helped her realize she had been taking herself for granted. She explains how internal belief systems and subconscious patterns — not just the people we date — shape the outcomes of our love lives.

With emotional depth, spiritual insight, and two powerful tools to rewire your subconscious, Michaela guides you toward self-worth, emotional sovereignty, and healthier relationships from the inside out.

💫 It’s not just about dating better people. It’s about treating yourself like you’re worth being chosen.

LINKS:

Guided Light Healing (Join Alessandro’s classes or get on the email list!)

Michaela's contact info: michaela@michaelamae.com or Instagram

CHAPTERS:

0:00 – Welcome + Feeling vulnerable in real time
3:30 – Why your relationships feel like déjà vu
6:50 – The first love triangle and choosing friendship over love
11:45 – Cultural messaging about relationships & self-worth
15:00 – The second triangle: A repeated pattern years later
18:20 – Realization: “I’m the common denominator”
21:10 – Meeting with her spiritual mentor
23:00 – The breakthrough: Taking yourself for granted
26:30 – The Law of Reflections explained
29:15 – Your creator field & how people mirror your beliefs
33:20 – Why the “honeymoon phase” isn’t the real test
35:00 – 2 tools to rewire your worth:
• Journaling: 10 qualities per day for 20 days
• Nightly brain-training with the Reticular Activating System
43:45 – The juicer metaphor: Input = Output
45:30 – Guided Light Healing shoutout + the perfection of Source
48:10 – Final reminder: You’re not broken — you’ve just been believing you are

KEYWORDS:

relationship patterns, emotional healing, subconscious reprogramming, spiritual self-worth, law of reflection, creator field, trauma-informed relationships, journaling for healing, rewiring your brain, reticular activating system, self-love, personal growth, self-worth in dating, Western Hippie Podcast, guided light healing

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Do you ever feel like your story has already been told — so what’s the point of sharing it? In this episode of The Western Hippie Podcast, Michaela unpacks the deeper reason your voice still matters — and why your unique delivery is your divine assignment.

Inspired by a Lord of the Rings quote that cracked her open, she explores how art, healing, and purpose aren’t separate paths — they’re actually one. From “trauma trances” to creative awakenings, Michaela invites you to stop asking how others do it and start doing it your way.

Whether you're a writer, healer, creator, or just trying to figure out what you're here for, this episode will remind you: if you don’t find the way, no one else will.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 – Intro & LOTR Quote That Sparked This Episode
06:10 – Trauma Trance vs Authentic Self
12:35 – Why You’ve Avoided What You Might Love
18:22 – Finding Purpose Through Movies & Art
23:40 – The Message vs The Delivery (Make Your Bed Story)
29:05 – Healing vs Creating: Do You Have to Choose?
35:44 – The Artist as Healer: A New Paradigm
42:12 – Your Mission, Your Voice, Your Way
47:10 – Final Reflection: How Can You Be More YOU Today?

KEYWORDS

find your purpose, trauma healing, authentic self, art as healing, spiritual podcast, personal growth, creativity and healing, soul work, Lord of the Rings purpose quote, Western Hippie Podcast, artist or healer, your voice matters, how to find purpose through storytelling

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