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Welcome to the Western Hippie Podcast! I’m on a journey to find the best w-holistic remedies for my dogs, horses, myself, and YOU! Because we’re not just one thing. We’re not just an arm, an emotion, or a heart, we’re ALL OF THE THINGS, and it’s all connected. My goal is to 1) Share my findings with you 2) Teach you how to develop your own holistic healing philosophy 3) And take care of your dogs and horses in a way that’s best for you and them I promise to talk about all the things: the goo ...
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Live Less Afraid

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Welcome to the Live Less Afraid podcast where I normalize talking about mental health. My name is Michele Jones and every week, I’ll share how I am overcoming fear, anxiety, and imposter syndrome. I’ll discuss our most important relationship: the one we have with ourselves. We'll discuss how our thoughts & beliefs hold us back and how this impacts our business & our personal life. I also interview amazing guests who also want to normalize mental health and live a life less afraid. Support th ...
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On this episode of the Live Less Afraid podcast, your host Michele Jones gets real with you about why we need to embrace fear and failure as opportunities. How we can focus on the journey rather than the goal. Let's focus on the insights gained from these moments, and use them to quiet our inner mean girl and most of all celebrate our courage to ke…
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In this episode, I share a story of a friend going through a tough situation, and how we can build resiliency to help us through the tough times in life. I also give you some tips on how you can build your resiliency muscles. I'm talking about gentle reminders on how to be our own best friend, finding your people, and why gratitude matters. ⁠Get th…
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Join Michele Jones on the Live Less Afraid podcast. Today's episode is now available on YouTube as well. So if you want to watch this episode, go there now. Today's topic is all about over-apologizing why we do it and how to stop doing it and build the confidence and self-esteem to stand tall and show up in our lives! Join me on a journey of self-d…
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Join Michele Jones on today's episode with her special guest, Cory Rudebusch, a strategic web designer. 3 years ago she completely changed her life. She left a difficult marriage and poured herself into getting coached, launching a business, and showing her kids what real strength and resilience look like. You don't want to miss this one, it's good…
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Join Michele Jones on the podcast today and her special guest, Sara Im. She's an author of the book, "How I survived the killing fields" She grew up in Cambodia, enjoying a wonderful childhood filled with love from her family. However, when she went to college, the country went through a communist military takeover, and she found herself unable to …
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Join Michele Jones on the Live Less Afraid podcast for this deep dive into fear and what being brave really means. Listen to Michaela Paluck shares her story and read excerpts from her forthcoming book, "Be F*ucking Brave". Join her waitlist to be notified about the book's release here Connect with her here: On Instagram On Facebook Takeaways: · Wi…
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Join Michele Jones and her special guest Jeanette DuBois as they discuss how they met, their Italy experience, and the lessons they took away from the trip. They also discuss the lessons that unfolded for them when they got home and how those continue to show up in their lives. During her journey, she discovered this incredible connection to hersel…
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Welcome back to season 4! Join us for an inspiring and transformative episode as we delve into the world of dreams, personal growth, and overcoming fear. In this episode, Michele Jones shares her unique insights and warm, friendly guidance, providing valuable advice and strategies for leaning into your dreams, no matter how big or small. We'll expl…
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I had so much to say on this topic, I'm comin' back for part 2! Today I'm talking about what holds us back and sharing practical tips for overcoming our limiting beliefs around success. I'm also sharing tips to get you started on your own personal development journey. If you listened to part 1 come back and give this a listen too. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get the free …
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On this episode, your host Michele Jones talks about giving yourself permission to succeed. She explores the barriers and self-limiting beliefs that often hold us back from achieving our full potential. With practical tips, this podcast encourages listeners to break free from their comfort zones and embrace the mindset needed to thrive in all aspec…
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Hey friend! Today's episode is a quick update, a sneak peek of my upcoming memoir, and what's changing and happening behind the scenes here at The Western Hippie. Thank you for being on this journey with me. While on this hiatus, I would love for you to hang out with me on Instagram @michaelapaluck. Much love, M LINKS: My Uncle's Video The Queen's …
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On today's show your host Michele Jones talks to Lisa McFadden about her journey from feeling stuck to getting back in touch with her creativity. She shares how she changed her perspective on life and learned how to reengaged with her creative side. About our guest:Lisa McFadden is an award-winning filmmaker, screenwriter, film festival journalist,…
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In this episode, your host Michele Jones shares her personal story of her own relationships, how she overcame a bad divorce and learned to love herself, and how she likes her eggs! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get the free self-care workbook here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and I'll send you my monthly newsletter full of encouragement. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Schedule a chat with Michele here⁠⁠⁠ and start your jo…
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In today's episode of the Live Less Afraid podcast with Michele Jones, we discuss why you need to celebrate the wins and how experiencing joy is the building block for our gratitude practice. What did you think about today's episode? Do you need more balance in your life? Send me a message and let me know. If you're listening on Spotify, you can le…
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On today's podcast, your host Michele Jones will share her own story of realizing she was burned out this week and what she did to pivot towards self-care. She also shares signs signs, causes, and most importantly, effective strategies to overcome it and how to take care of ourselves to avoid burnout in the future. This podcast aims to empower list…
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What did you think about today's episode? Do you need more balance in your life? Send me a message and let me know. If you're listening on Spotify, you can leave me feedback right here. Do you have an idea for the podcast? Let's hear it! Email me at michele@livelessafraid.com ⁠⁠Get the free self-care workbook here⁠⁠⁠ and I'll send you my monthly ne…
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On today's podcast your host, Michele Jones explores how seemingly insignificant moments and actions have the potential to create significant change in our world. It's easy to get caught up in the grand narratives and monumental events that dominate headlines, but often it is the small gestures, the tiny acts of kindness, and the overlooked details…
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On today’s podcast, your host Michele Jones invites listeners on a journey of self-discovery and transformation. This podcast explores how we can move beyond our fears and limitations to connect with the magic within us. I’m sharing my tips, stories, and ideas for listeners to overcome their fears, expand their consciousness, and embrace their inne…
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On today's show, your host Michele Jones talks to Britt Chemla Jones about the work that she does to help business owners stay aligned. She used various techniques to help her clients. Below are a few takeaways from our conversation that you can try at home to help you get through your work day. Ditch the office chair and use an exercise ball inste…
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Do you feel like you're not living up to your full potential? Are you struggling to achieve your goals and find happiness in your daily life? If so, you're not alone. Many of us are held back by limiting beliefs and negative thought patterns that prevent us from reaching our true potential. In this podcast, your host Michele Jones explores 5 steps …
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Welcome to the Live Less Afraid podcast with your host Michele Jones. In this podcast episode, I'll challenge you to break free from conventional thinking and explore new possibilities. In this episode, we delve into the concept of thinking beyond the box, and we take it one step further by encouraging you to embrace a mindset where there is no box…
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The last few months have been interesting, to say the least. I've experienced depression on and off since I was at least 13, and today I wanted to have an unfiltered conversation about depression in case you're in that space too. Please remember, you are worth being well. Get help if you need it. Michaela on Instagram My email MENTIONED IN THIS EPI…
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Welcome to the Live Less Afraid podcast, where your host Michele Jones explores what makes us happy and what we waste emotional energy on. Today I will walk you through a couple of exercises to help you discover how and why we waste energy on things beyond our control or that do not serve any purpose in our lives. I’ll also share how these impact o…
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Welcome to the Live Less Afraid podcast, where your host Michele Jones and her guest Carissa Young explore the power of the mind to overcome pain and heal ourselves. Today, we will hear her inspiring story. She's lived through a journey of pain, and you'll hear how she used her mind to find healing and overcome debilitating pain. Carissa experience…
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On this episode of the Live Less Afraid podcast, host Michele Jones talks about how worry holds us back from being creative and how it affects our mindset, growth, and even our everyday life. Listen to the LLA podcast and discover what worry is, why we worry and how we can overcome it and why that is a goal worth pursuing! Find out more about Miche…
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Trigger warning: This episode touches on suicide. If you need help please text or call 988. On today's episode, we are talking all about change. Why we resist it, why we fear it, and how we can learn to embrace it. Our response to change and how quickly we can move through our acceptance directly influence our view on change. Learn how to start rec…
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Here's the 5 tips: 1. Practice self-care Self-confidence and self-care are often closely linked. Move your body, get good sleep, eating well can all make you feel better about yourself. Taking time to assess your needs can help you to identify what makes you feel good about yourself. Practice mindfulness and gratitude can also help to reduce stress…
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On this episode, I'm sharing a story with you about my trip to Hawaii. I like to show up in life expecting good things to happen. In this episode, I share how I met a Hawaiian elder on the beach who told me a story. While I may not remember all the details of the story, I will never forget how he made me feel. How are you showing up today? What are…
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On today's episode, I talk about how excited I am to be teaching in person classes, how I took quick action to get started doing that. I also talk about what get's in our way of taking action and why now is the exact moment in time that YOU are supposed to take action too! I also talk about letting go of past mistakes or failures, this is super imp…
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On today's show, I share some strategies from Tara Mohr's "Playing Big" book. It was a book that I picked up over a year ago. I was feeling stuck this past week and I found this book on my nightstand and picked it up and opened it up to where I left off. Right there on that page she was talking about being stuck! In that chapter, she was covering 6…
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Oh are you in for a treat today! We are doing a deep dive on finding your purpose through human design. Some topics we cover in this episode include: -Defining Purpose, "what does purpose mean in THIS episode." -What's the difference between new years resolutions and human design? -What's the purpose of the non-self theme in human design? -If you'r…
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If you're into country music, then there's no doubt that you have heard of Toby Keith. But truth to be told, my favorite Toby Keith songs were not any of Toby Keith's biggest hits. Sure I love Should've Been a Cowboy, How Do You Like Me Know?!, and You Shouldn't Kiss Me Like This, but the songs I catch myself playing on repeat and the songs that sh…
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I've put together 10 daily habits that will change your life for the better. These habits are meant to be a jumping-off point for you on your self-care journey. We spend lots of time taking care of others as parents, and codependent people pleasers. This is an opportunity to turn the mirror around and work on taking care of YOU. DM me to find out m…
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On this episode, I talk about my own experience with guilt, shame and having bad days. I also offer some solid strategies for getting through it and some gentle reminders that we are all human, we make mistakes, and self love is the key to moving past it. Want to start working on your journey? I have a spot open for a new client. DM me to find out …
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On today's episode, I talk about how we get stuck in fear, anxiety and worry and how it keeps us spinning on the hamster wheel and keeps us playing small. When what we need to do is rewire our brains and our bodies to lean on trust. Trusting ourselves, trusting others and trusting the Universe to bring about something even better than we can even i…
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HEADS UP: Today we are going into details about s*xual assault, and yes, I cuss. In today's show: How single are you? Single as a pringle. Today I want to talk about being single because I believe there's a lot of shame around being single, especially by a certain age, so let's talk about it. Here are a few things we chat about today: Why am I stil…
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First, if you have not listened to My First Experience with MDMA Therapy: Trip Report or My First Two Experiences with MDMA Therapy, I highly recommend you start there. My MDMA trip report from my second experience with MDMA therapy. I have shared my healing journey publicly over the years. It dawned on me one day, that something greater within me …
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On today's show I share my 5 best tips for checking in with ourselves. My 5 best tips for taking a personal inventory Search out feelings that need our attention Look fearlessly without disclaimers at what we are doing right with a loving and positive eye Look lovingly at a "bad moment" and find one thing you did right When an issue or problem come…
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This was such a fun story to tell. It's funny to me the lessons that I am taught in the most unusual places. On today's episode a spontaneous paddle board adventure turned into a lesson in letting go of our fears, taking good risks and having a ton of fun! So kick back and give it a listen and let me know what you thought about today's episode. Wan…
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My MDMA trip report from my first experience with MDMA therapy. I have shared my healing journey publicly over the years. It dawned on me one day, something greater within me chose to have a public life and share my healing journey along the way, and I felt in authentic just posting my trip reports online. So I decided to read them out loud. Today'…
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On today's episode I talk about the my experience of the walk, coming home and recovery and the feelings that brought up for me. I talk about what the lessons were for on this walk, how I felt, and what I learned. I also talk about coming home and recovering from the trip. Want to start working on your journey? I have a few spots open for new clien…
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On today's episode I talk about the my experience of arriving in a strange city and the feelings that brought up for me. I also talk about how we I've ignored, repressed, or forced my feelings in the past and how today I am working to overcome that co-dependent part of me and live with all my feelings. The anxiety, the happiness and the anger. I sh…
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Check out this episode with Kyle Susan, owner of Visionary Voltage. He shares his journey of learning to be curious and how he stepped into becoming a maker and honoring the lessons he learned from his grandfather and his parents. Here's your takeaways: 1. You’re in control of the outcome of your life. Recognizing this changes your perspective. 2. …
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Hi friends! It's been a minute, but I am back and ready to unpack my solo journey and share with you all the lessons I learned. This first part is about the experience of getting there and what I discovered about myself. I hope when you listen you discover some of your own truths. Want to start working on your journey? I have a few spots open for n…
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Impromptu Podcast turned personality test deep dive! I cover these personality tests in the podcast: Enneagram - Tracy O'Malley Human Design Four Tendencies Dan Millman's Life Purpose Other podcasts mentioned in this podcast episode: The Balanced Blonde episode 114 Reframe with Jenna Zoë LASTLY, please remember personality tests are meant to be use…
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I went and saw the Elvis movie over the 4th of July and decided to do an impromptu review of the movie. Honestly, I couldn't stop thinking about the movie and felt the need to talk about it. I did my best to point out the good and the bad of the movie. If you have seen this movie, please let me know what you think! Send me a message on Instagram or…
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Mission #1: GO SEE TOP GUN IN THEATRE! Mission #2: Listen to this episode! If you love all things Tom Cruise and Top Gun, then this episode is for you! My friend, Landon and I do a deep dive on Top Gun here are a few topics we cover: Why Top Gun 2 was delayed? Why Top Gun used the F18? Are Top Gun stunts real? How Top Gun Maverick was filmed Top Gu…
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