The Western Hippie | Holistic Healing for dogs, horses, and humans

Hey you! Welcome to today’s episode of The Western Hippie. As we step into a brand new year, I want to ask you a question: What part of yourself do you need to reclaim in 2025? Maybe it’s your voice, your creativity, your softness—or maybe it’s something you can’t quite put into words yet. Today, I’m sharing my own reflections, some gentle nudges, and I’ll be guiding you through a simple exercise to help you uncover the part of yourself that’s ready to come home this year. So, grab your favorite drink, settle in, and let’s explore this together.

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Hey you! Welcome to today’s episode of The Western Hippie. Today, we’re diving into a question that’s been sitting heavy on my heart: Do we ever stop healing? I’ll be sharing my thoughts, a few personal stories, and a gentle reminder that healing isn’t always easy, but it is simple. So, whether you’re in the thick of it, just starting out, or somewhere in between, I hope this episode leaves you feeling a little more hopeful and much less alone. Grab your favorite drink, settle in, and let’s chat.

And hey—if you love hanging out here, don’t forget to subscribe to the show and leave a rating or review. It helps more people find this space, and I’d love to hear your thoughts.

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HI Hippies! Today, we are chatting about the holistic perspective on Ozempic and why I decided not to take Ozempic as someone who is quote-unquote the perfect candidate.

I’m getting personal and sharing why I decided not to take Ozempic, even though—on paper—I’m "the perfect candidate." If you’ve been curious about Ozempic or other peptide therapies but feel torn, this episode is for you. I’ll walk you through the exact questions I asked myself before making my decision, breaking down the considerations that go beyond the current Ozempic craze.

We’ll explore:

• My personal health journey and what led me to consider (and ultimately decline) Ozempic.
• How to find our personal kryptonite and not let it get used against us 
• Why the only way to truly heal is to get to the root cause of what caused the issue in the first place
• A series of powerful, reflective questions to help you decide if it aligns with your unique goals, body, and lifestyle.

This is not about judgment—just a conversation to help you make the right choice for YOU. Because when it comes to health, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution.

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FIND A DUTCH TEST PROVIDER

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Is there a correlation between weight gain and sexual assault? Yes. Here is my journey, story, and findings between sexual assault and weight gain.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Introduction & Intentions
• Understanding Body Image & Weight Gain
• The Connection Between Trauma & Self Perception
• Conclusion & Next Steps

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Hi Hippies! Did you know Ed Sheeran was bad at singing? Here's what I learned from watching Ed Sheeran show a video from when he's bad at singing. 

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Hey you!

I'm not sure about you, but the last few years for me have felt like 2 decades shoved into 4 years.

I feel like I'm finally starting to get my feet back under me, and I wanted to share with you both what I have been up to and what I've been learning.

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Purchase my book: The Barn off of Colfax Lane

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I'm currently in the middle of an identity transition, and there are a lot of weird feelings that come with it.

Who am I?
Who was I?
More importantly--who do I want to be now?

Let's explore on this random episode of The Western Hippie Podcast.

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Purchase The Barn off of Colfax Lane on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0cHN14qw

Join us on The Western Hippie, where author and creator Michaela Mae invites you into the exciting journey of her first book release. In this podcast episode, we delve deep into the exhilarating highs and daunting challenges of birthing a literary work into the world. Especially one that involves childhood trauma.

I wrote The Barn off of Colfax Lane for me, but it feels like I published it for us. For all victims and survivors of childhood trauma and sexual assault because there are some feelings no one gets unless they have been through them, and I have found that to be very true with childhood and sexual assault trauma.

Thank you for being here with me as we bring this book into the world. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and subscribe. <3

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Hey friend!

Today's episode is a quick update, a sneak peek of my upcoming memoir, and what's changing and happening behind the scenes here at The Western Hippie.

Thank you for being on this journey with me. While on this hiatus, I would love for you to hang out with me on Instagram @michaelapaluck.

Much love,
M

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My Uncle's Video
The Queen's Code by Alison Armstrong 
My Human Design App

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This a special rebroadcast from my previous podcast days. I hope you enjoy :-)

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