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.Join my email list for real talk & new episode drops:https://thewesternhippie.myflodesk.com/d2r6vqphfyCALI ESTES INTERVIEW: https://youtu.be/vFxArXAs0aM?si=wxdCdpw_Ic0QrBdUCHAPTERS00:00 – 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 SugarKEYWORDSquitting 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