In this episode of The Ms. Michaela Mae Show, Michaela gets real about beauty, body image, and the truth behind our obsession with “fixing” ourselves. Using Miley Cyrus’s transformation as a mirror, she opens up about how society — and Big Pharma — profit from women hating their natural selves.

Through candid storytelling and heartfelt honesty, Michaela shares her own insecurities, her “personal kryptonite,” and why real self-love starts with seeing yourself clearly — not perfectly. From the “cookie-cutter” culture of sameness to learning to love your reflection again, this episode is a deep dive into authenticity, self-acceptance, and reclaiming your power from the systems that benefit when you feel broken.

It’s vulnerable. It’s funny. And it’s the kind of conversation that makes you feel seen — especially on the days you don’t feel like posting the video version.

CHAPTERS

00:00 — Welcome to The Ms. Michaela Mae Show
03:15 — Cookie-cutter culture and beauty standards
09:40 — Big Pharma and the illusion of self-improvement
16:25 — The “personal kryptonite” we all carry
24:50 — Why external fixes never solve internal wounds
31:00 — Healing through self-acceptance and balance

KEYWORDS

body image, self-acceptance, natural beauty, authenticity, feminine healing, nervous system, Big Pharma, weight healing, trauma recovery, self-love, emotional healing, sovereignty, inner peace, The Ms. Michaela Mae Show