The Ms. Michaela Mae Show
Welcome to The Ms. Michaela Mae Show — where real talk meets raw healing, a little randomness, and a whole lotta heart.
Hosted by author and creative soul Ms. Michaela Mae, this show dives into the messy-beautiful process of coming home to yourself — through stories, cultural commentary, and the kind of honest reflections you’d expect from a late-night conversation with your wisest (and funniest) friend.
Whether she’s unpacking Taylor Swift’s evolution, reflecting on Toby Keith’s legacy, sharing why becoming an author didn’t magically fix her life, or calling out Big Pharma for turning women into cookie-cutter clones, Michaela brings her signature mix of warmth, wit, and “say-it-out-loud” truth-telling to every episode.
It’s part pep-talk, part journal entry, and part “pull up a chair, let’s be human together.” You’ll laugh, you’ll think, and maybe — you’ll remember who you were before life told you to be anything else.
Featuring regular background commentary from Tank & Willie, her corgi co-hosts.
This Show Is For You If …
You’re a deep-thinking, big-hearted man or woman who’s:
- Outgrowing old versions of herself and craving truth over trends
- Healing from trauma or burnout while trying to rebuild her life authentically
- Learning to regulate her nervous system, reclaim her creativity, and find purpose again
- Over the fake “self-love” talk and ready for something real, unfiltered, and a little rebellious
- Drawn to meaningful conversations about culture, faith, healing, purpose, and womanhood — delivered with a wink, a laugh, and zero pretense
You believe growth doesn’t have to be sterile or spiritual-bypassy — it can be loud, messy, hilarious, and holy all at once.
Keywords & Themes
authenticity · healing · trauma recovery · creative expression · personal development · feminine energy · faith · purpose · sovereignty · nervous-system healing · writing · self-acceptance · holistic living
The Ms. Michaela Mae Show
The Mission Impossible Mindset: What Tom Cruise taught me about making the impossible, possible.
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 stop labeling things “impossible” and start asking, “How can I make this possible?”
She shares three key lessons inspired by the movies:
1️⃣ Get objective about what “impossible” actually means.
2️⃣ Ask better questions that expand your brain instead of shutting it down.
3️⃣ Build momentum by exploring possibilities instead of obstacles.
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If you’ve ever caught yourself saying, “That’s just not possible,” this episode will make you rethink what’s truly out of reach — and what just needs a different mindset (and maybe a little Tom Cruise energy).
LINKS:
Ranking the Mission Impossible Series from Best to Worst
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1968454/episodes/17211906
CHAPTERS
00:00 – Intro | How This All Started (and Why Michaela’s Brain Is Fried 🤪)
02:30 – Tom Cruise, Top Gun Maverick & Mission Impossible: Spotting the Patterns
05:00 – The Thin Line Between Tom Cruise and Ethan Hunt
07:30 – Breaking Down “Impossible”: What That Word Really Means
09:40 – How “Can’t” Becomes “Won’t” (and Why That’s Okay)
11:30 – The Mindset Shift: From Fear to Finicky Details
13:00 – Final Thoughts | Cultivating Your Own Mission Impossible Mindset
KEYWORDS:
mission impossible mindset, self belief, tom cruise, ethan hunt, personal development, mindset shift, motivation, goals, possibility thinking, overcoming fear, courage, self growth