The Western Hippie | Holistic Healing for dogs, horses, and humans
Welcome to the Western Hippie Podcast! I’m on a journey to find the best w-holistic remedies for my dogs, horses, myself, and YOU! Because we’re not just one thing. We’re not just an arm, an emotion, or a heart, we’re ALL OF THE THINGS, and it’s all connected.
My goal is to
1) Share my findings with you
2) Teach you how to develop your own holistic healing philosophy
3) And take care of your dogs and horses in a way that’s best for you and them
I promise to talk about all the things: the good, the hard, the beautiful, and the ugly and share those in the most honest and authentic way I can.
If you have a subject you want me to cover, please send an email with the subject line PODCAST TOPIC to michaelalpaluck@gmail.com
Thank you for being here at The Western Hippie. Willie and I appreciate you ♥️
The Western Hippie | Holistic Healing for dogs, horses, and humans
I quit caffeine, and it changed my life.
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 coping mechanism for discomfort and disconnection.
If you’ve ever wondered “Could I actually quit caffeine?” or “Why do I rely on it so much?”, this episode will help you reconnect with your body, your energy, and your natural rhythm of aliveness.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 – Why I Quit Caffeine
03:25 – How Addiction Isn’t the “What,” It’s the “Why”
07:40 – My Camping Detox & Breaking the Routine
11:50 – The Real Withdrawal: Facing Misery Without Stimulants
16:00 – What I Learned About Energy, Intuition & Sleep
20:15 – How Quitting Caffeine Changed My Relationship with Work
23:40 – Lessons I’m Taking Into Quitting Sugar
KEYWORDS
quitting caffeine, caffeine withdrawal, addiction recovery, nervous system healing, sugar detox, holistic wellness, caffeine-free journey, burnout recovery, self awareness, energy healing, healing your body, intuitive living
