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
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