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In this episode, I’m sharing one of the most powerful practices I’ve learned through years of wellness, mindset and self-development work: deciding how I want to feel and learning how to create that feeling within myself now. Because when your energy changes, the way you think, carry yourself and make decisions begins to change too. This is something I can now shift into within seconds, but it took practice. And it has changed the way I move through my days, make decisions and create my life. We talk about: • Why we’re already rehearsing feelings all day without realizing it• The connection between your thoughts, body, energy and emotions• Why feeling is such an important part of creating the life you want• How your posture, choices and self-talk change when your internal state changes• Simple ways to start practicing your chosen feeling today Want to go deeper? Read the full How Do You Want to Feel article and access the seven-minute guided visualization and printable companion worksheet: Read How Do You Want to Feel Health with Michaela has a new home on Substack. Subscribe for podcast episodes, deeper articles and conversations about wellness, mindset, motherhood, spirituality, sobriety, identity and making life feel easier and more fun. Instagram | @healthwithmichaela Email | [email protected] Get full access to Health with Michaela at healthwithmichaela.substack.com/subscribe

You know when something in your life just feels slightly off… like you’re letting things slide, even though you know you’re capable of more? In this episode, I walk you through what it really looks like to have high standards in your daily life, without pressure or burnout. We go into your habits, your energy, your nervous system, your thoughts, and your relationships… and how to start refining your life in a way that actually feels good. FOLLOW MICHAELA:  Instagram | @healthwithmichaela Instagram | @2sobergirlspodcast Newsletter | upgrade your inbox Website |  healthwithmichaela.com Book a 30-Minute Consult with Michaela: click here Join the SOBER GIRLS MASTERMIND: This is where we rebrand sobriety—no more “missing out” energy, only growth, fun, confidence, and community. Weekly calls, daily support, and the best sober girlfriends you didn’t know you needed. learn more here Disclaimer: This podcast is here to inspire, encourage, and share what’s worked for me and my clients. It’s not medical advice—always listen to your body and consult a professional for your personal health needs. FOLLOW MICHAELA:  Instagram | @healthwithmichaela Instagram | @2sobergirlspodcast Newsletter | upgrade your inbox Website |  healthwithmichaela.com Book a 30-Minute Consult with Michaela: click here Join the SOBER GIRLS MASTERMIND: This is where we rebrand sobriety—no more “missing out” energy, only growth, fun, confidence, and community. Weekly calls, daily support, and the best sober girlfriends you didn’t know you needed. learn more here Disclaimer: This podcast is here to inspire, encourage, and share what’s worked for me and my clients. It’s not medical advice—always listen to your body and consult a professional for your personal health needs. Get full access to Health with Michaela at healthwithmichaela.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, I’m sharing why learning to be uncomfortable is the real key to creating change in your life. I talk about how I had to lean into discomfort through sobriety, my relationship with food, hard conversations, and showing up for myself even when I didn’t feel ready. You’ll learn how to shift your mindset around discomfort so you can stop resisting growth and start trusting the version of you that’s emerging. FOLLOW MICHAELA:  Instagram | @healthwithmichaela Instagram | @2sobergirlspodcast Newsletter | upgrade your inbox Website |  healthwithmichaela.com Book a 30-Minute Consult with Michaela: click here Join the SOBER GIRLS MASTERMIND: This is where we rebrand sobriety—no more “missing out” energy, only growth, fun, confidence, and community. Weekly calls, daily support, and the best sober girlfriends you didn’t know you needed. learn more here Disclaimer: This podcast is here to inspire, encourage, and share what’s worked for me and my clients. It’s not medical advice—always listen to your body and consult a professional for your personal health needs. FOLLOW MICHAELA:  Instagram | @healthwithmichaela Instagram | @2sobergirlspodcast Newsletter | upgrade your inbox Website |  healthwithmichaela.com Book a 30-Minute Consult with Michaela: click here Join the SOBER GIRLS MASTERMIND: This is where we rebrand sobriety—no more “missing out” energy, only growth, fun, confidence, and community. Weekly calls, daily support, and the best sober girlfriends you didn’t know you needed. learn more here Disclaimer: This podcast is here to inspire, encourage, and share what’s worked for me and my clients. It’s not medical advice—always listen to your body and consult a professional for your personal health needs. Get full access to Health with Michaela at healthwithmichaela.substack.com/subscribe

What if changing your life started from within? In this episode, we explore inner mastery, feminine energy, and simple lifestyle upgrades that help you feel calm, grounded, and aligned. From protecting your energy to creating meaningful routines and a beautiful home environment, this conversation will inspire you to slow down and intentionally create a life you truly love living. FOLLOW MICHAELA:  Instagram | @healthwithmichaela Instagram | @2sobergirlspodcast Newsletter | upgrade your inbox Website |  healthwithmichaela.com Book a 30-Minute Consult with Michaela: click here Join the SOBER GIRLS MASTERMIND: This is where we rebrand sobriety—no more “missing out” energy, only growth, fun, confidence, and community. Weekly calls, daily support, and the best sober girlfriends you didn’t know you needed. learn more here Disclaimer: This podcast is here to inspire, encourage, and share what’s worked for me and my clients. It’s not medical advice—always listen to your body and consult a professional for your personal health needs. FOLLOW MICHAELA:  Instagram | @healthwithmichaela Instagram | @2sobergirlspodcast Newsletter | upgrade your inbox Website |  healthwithmichaela.com Book a 30-Minute Consult with Michaela: click here Join the SOBER GIRLS MASTERMIND: This is where we rebrand sobriety—no more “missing out” energy, only growth, fun, confidence, and community. Weekly calls, daily support, and the best sober girlfriends you didn’t know you needed. learn more here Disclaimer: This podcast is here to inspire, encourage, and share what’s worked for me and my clients. It’s not medical advice—always listen to your body and consult a professional for your personal health needs. Get full access to Health with Michaela at healthwithmichaela.substack.com/subscribe

If you feel tired of constant doing and ready for more peace, softness, and support, this conversation will meet you right where you are. We explore why survival mode keeps us in masculine energy, how to slowly teach the body that it’s safe to soften, simple rituals that bring calm back into your day, and the deeper truth that you were created to live supported, guided, and held by God. Let this episode be a quiet moment to breathe, soften your shoulders, and remember there is a softer way to live. FOLLOW MICHAELA:  Instagram | @healthwithmichaela Instagram | @2sobergirlspodcast Newsletter | upgrade your inbox Website |  healthwithmichaela.com Book a 30-Minute Consult with Michaela: click here Join the SOBER GIRLS MASTERMIND: This is where we rebrand sobriety—no more “missing out” energy, only growth, fun, confidence, and community. Weekly calls, daily support, and the best sober girlfriends you didn’t know you needed. learn more here Disclaimer: This podcast is here to inspire, encourage, and share what’s worked for me and my clients. It’s not medical advice—always listen to your body and consult a professional for your personal health needs. FOLLOW MICHAELA:  Instagram | @healthwithmichaela Instagram | @2sobergirlspodcast Newsletter | upgrade your inbox Website |  healthwithmichaela.com Book a 30-Minute Consult with Michaela: click here Join the SOBER GIRLS MASTERMIND: This is where we rebrand sobriety—no more “missing out” energy, only growth, fun, confidence, and community. Weekly calls, daily support, and the best sober girlfriends you didn’t know you needed. learn more here Disclaimer: This podcast is here to inspire, encourage, and share what’s worked for me and my clients. It’s not medical advice—always listen to your body and consult a professional for your personal health needs. Get full access to Health with Michaela at healthwithmichaela.substack.com/subscribe

Your life can change in the blink of an eye… the second you decide you want a different life. This episode will change the way you start your mornings. If you want to become magnetic, confident, and attract magic into your life… you need to start getting ready in the morning even if you’re not going anywhere. FOLLOW MICHAELA:  Instagram | @healthwithmichaela Instagram | @2sobergirlspodcast Newsletter | upgrade your inbox Website |  healthwithmichaela.com Book a 30-Minute Consult with Michaela: click here Join the SOBER GIRLS MASTERMIND: This is where we rebrand sobriety—no more “missing out” energy, only growth, fun, confidence, and community. Weekly calls, daily support, and the best sober girlfriends you didn’t know you needed. learn more here Disclaimer: This podcast is here to inspire, encourage, and share what’s worked for me and my clients. It’s not medical advice—always listen to your body and consult a professional for your personal health needs. FOLLOW MICHAELA:  Instagram | @healthwithmichaela Instagram | @2sobergirlspodcast Newsletter | upgrade your inbox Website |  healthwithmichaela.com Book a 30-Minute Consult with Michaela: click here Join the SOBER GIRLS MASTERMIND: This is where we rebrand sobriety—no more “missing out” energy, only growth, fun, confidence, and community. Weekly calls, daily support, and the best sober girlfriends you didn’t know you needed. learn more here Disclaimer: This podcast is here to inspire, encourage, and share what’s worked for me and my clients. It’s not medical advice—always listen to your body and consult a professional for your personal health needs. Get full access to Health with Michaela at healthwithmichaela.substack.com/subscribe

What if the things you think are supposed to be hard—parenting, losing weight, sobriety, building a business, even public speaking—could actually feel easy and fun? In this episode, I share how my favorite mantra shifts everything I do, from daily routines to big life transitions, and how you can embody ease and joy in your own life. FOLLOW MICHAELA:  Instagram | @healthwithmichaela Instagram | @2sobergirlspodcast Newsletter | upgrade your inbox Website |  healthwithmichaela.com Book a 30-Minute Consult with Michaela: click here Join the SOBER GIRLS MASTERMIND: This is where we rebrand sobriety—no more “missing out” energy, only growth, fun, confidence, and community. Weekly calls, daily support, and the best sober girlfriends you didn’t know you needed. learn more here Disclaimer: This podcast is here to inspire, encourage, and share what’s worked for me and my clients. It’s not medical advice—always listen to your body and consult a professional for your personal health needs. Get full access to Health with Michaela at healthwithmichaela.substack.com/subscribe

Your phone is an extension of your mind. If it’s cluttered, chaotic, and overwhelming, chances are your brain feels the same. In this episode, I walk you through simple, intentional ways to declutter and organize your phone, photos, and emails, plus weekly digital detox rituals that will help you feel lighter, calmer, and more in control. FOLLOW MICHAELA:  Instagram | @healthwithmichaela Instagram | @2sobergirlspodcast Newsletter | upgrade your inbox Website |  healthwithmichaela.com Book a 30-Minute Consult with Michaela: click here Join the SOBER GIRLS MASTERMIND: This is where we rebrand sobriety—no more “missing out” energy, only growth, fun, confidence, and community. Weekly calls, daily support, and the best sober girlfriends you didn’t know you needed. learn more here Disclaimer: This podcast is here to inspire, encourage, and share what’s worked for me and my clients. It’s not medical advice—always listen to your body and consult a professional for your personal health needs. Get full access to Health with Michaela at healthwithmichaela.substack.com/subscribe

Most women think they’re stuck with who they are—their habits, their body, their personality. But the truth is, identity is a choice. In this episode of Health with Michaela, you’ll learn how to break free from the “that’s just who I am” story, act as the woman you want to be, and align your wellness habits with the life you actually want. FOLLOW MICHAELA:  Instagram | @healthwithmichaela Instagram | @2sobergirlspodcast Newsletter | upgrade your inbox Website |  healthwithmichaela.com Book a 30-Minute Consult with Michaela: click here Join the SOBER GIRLS MASTERMIND: This is where we rebrand sobriety—no more “missing out” energy, only growth, fun, confidence, and community. Weekly calls, daily support, and the best sober girlfriends you didn’t know you needed. learn more here Disclaimer: This podcast is here to inspire, encourage, and share what’s worked for me and my clients. It’s not medical advice—always listen to your body and consult a professional for your personal health needs. Get full access to Health with Michaela at healthwithmichaela.substack.com/subscribe

Tired of mindless snacking, scrolling, or checking out instead of showing up? In this episode I’m giving you 10 behaviors that will change everything. These are the shifts that helped me get sober, stay sober, heal my relationship with food, and create a life I’m proud of. Simple, powerful, doable—this is your blueprint to elevate. FOLLOW MICHAELA:  Instagram | @healthwithmichaela Instagram | @2sobergirlspodcast Newsletter | upgrade your inbox Website |  healthwithmichaela.com Book a 30-Minute Consult with Michaela: click here Join the SOBER GIRLS MASTERMIND: This is where we rebrand sobriety—no more “missing out” energy, only growth, fun, confidence, and community. Weekly calls, daily support, and the best sober girlfriends you didn’t know you needed. learn more here Disclaimer: This podcast is here to inspire, encourage, and share what’s worked for me and my clients. It’s not medical advice—always listen to your body and consult a professional for your personal health needs. Get full access to Health with Michaela at healthwithmichaela.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, Michaela talks with Sasha Alvarado, a licensed professional counselor with over 15 years of experience. They explore Sasha's journey into counseling, the benefits of therapy, and how to find the right therapist. The conversation covers different types of therapy, mindfulness, shifting negative thoughts, and managing emotions like shame. They also discuss Internal Family Systems (IFS), healing trauma, and building self-awareness, with practical tips for emotional wellness and personal growth. Connect with Sasha: Website Instagram FOLLOW MICHAELA:  Instagram | @healthwithmichaela Instagram | @2sobergirlspodcast Newsletter | upgrade your inbox Website |  healthwithmichaela.com Book a 30-Minute Consult with Michaela: click here Join the SOBER GIRLS MASTERMIND: This is where we rebrand sobriety—no more “missing out” energy, only growth, fun, confidence, and community. Weekly calls, daily support, and the best sober girlfriends you didn’t know you needed. learn more here Disclaimer: This podcast is here to inspire, encourage, and share what’s worked for me and my clients. It’s not medical advice—always listen to your body and consult a professional for your personal health needs. Get full access to Health with Michaela at healthwithmichaela.substack.com/subscribe

Today I sit down with Jess, founder of Simply Jess Natural Skincare, wellness coach, and host of Learning to Glow. With over 20 years in the spa and wellness industry, Jess brings a wealth of experience in helping women thrive. We dive deep into topics like the power of morning routines, the complexities of weight loss and body image, our no botox journey, and why mindset is everything in wellness. Jess also shares the inspiring journey of building her own clean beauty brand, and her top skincare tips.  Connect with Jess:  www.simplyjessskincare.com  www.learningtoglow.com @simplyjessskincare on IG  FOLLOW MICHAELA:  Instagram | @healthwithmichaela Instagram | @2sobergirlspodcast Newsletter | upgrade your inbox Website |  healthwithmichaela.com Book a 30-Minute Consult with Michaela: click here Join the SOBER GIRLS MASTERMIND: This is where we rebrand sobriety—no more “missing out” energy, only growth, fun, confidence, and community. Weekly calls, daily support, and the best sober girlfriends you didn’t know you needed. learn more here Disclaimer: This podcast is here to inspire, encourage, and share what’s worked for me and my clients. It’s not medical advice—always listen to your body and consult a professional for your personal health needs. Get full access to Health with Michaela at healthwithmichaela.substack.com/subscribe

In today's episode we're diving deep into the transformative power of feminine energy and how to embrace it to become the woman of your dreams. I'll share what it means to me, my daily practices to be more feminine and how to turn ON your feminine energy.  FOLLOW MICHAELA:  Instagram | @healthwithmichaela Instagram | @2sobergirlspodcast Newsletter | upgrade your inbox Website |  healthwithmichaela.com Book a 30-Minute Consult with Michaela: click here Join the SOBER GIRLS MASTERMIND: This is where we rebrand sobriety—no more “missing out” energy, only growth, fun, confidence, and community. Weekly calls, daily support, and the best sober girlfriends you didn’t know you needed. learn more here Disclaimer: This podcast is here to inspire, encourage, and share what’s worked for me and my clients. It’s not medical advice—always listen to your body and consult a professional for your personal health needs. Get full access to Health with Michaela at healthwithmichaela.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of Health with Michaela, we’re diving into the power of breathwork and how it can improve your sleep, digestion, and focus. I’ll be sharing some of the best breathwork techniques for calming your mind before bed, supporting your digestion, and sharpening your focus throughout the day. Plus, I’m excited to take you through my own personal daily breathwork practice and how it helps me stay grounded and energized. Whether you’re new to breathwork or looking to deepen your practice, this episode will give you simple, effective tools to incorporate into your routine. Tune in to learn how breathing better can transform your health. FOLLOW MICHAELA:  Instagram | @healthwithmichaela Instagram | @2sobergirlspodcast Newsletter | upgrade your inbox Website |  healthwithmichaela.com Book a 30-Minute Consult with Michaela: click here Join the SOBER GIRLS MASTERMIND: This is where we rebrand sobriety—no more “missing out” energy, only growth, fun, confidence, and community. Weekly calls, daily support, and the best sober girlfriends you didn’t know you needed. learn more here Disclaimer: This podcast is here to inspire, encourage, and share what’s worked for me and my clients. It’s not medical advice—always listen to your body and consult a professional for your personal health needs. Get full access to Health with Michaela at healthwithmichaela.substack.com/subscribe

I’m sharing my personal journey of overcoming the unexpected weight gain I experienced during my first two years of sobriety. While getting sober was one of the best decisions of my life, it came with its own challenges—especially when it came to my health and weight. I’ll walk you through the changes I made to lose 25 lbs, the wellness habits that transformed my body, and how I found balance between sobriety, self-love, and sustainable weight loss. If you’re struggling with post-sobriety weight gain or looking to regain control of your health, this episode is for you. FOLLOW MICHAELA:  Instagram | @healthwithmichaela Instagram | @2sobergirlspodcast Newsletter | upgrade your inbox Website |  healthwithmichaela.com Book a 30-Minute Consult with Michaela: click here Join the SOBER GIRLS MASTERMIND: This is where we rebrand sobriety—no more “missing out” energy, only growth, fun, confidence, and community. Weekly calls, daily support, and the best sober girlfriends you didn’t know you needed. learn more here Disclaimer: This podcast is here to inspire, encourage, and share what’s worked for me and my clients. It’s not medical advice—always listen to your body and consult a professional for your personal health needs. Get full access to Health with Michaela at healthwithmichaela.substack.com/subscribe