The Michael Hageman Podcast

Michael Hageman
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The Michael Hageman Podcast is a weekly podcast about culture, media, and the systems shaping how we think, watch, and participate in the world. Each episode looks beneath the surface of what’s happening — from film and entertainment to internet behavior, attention, and modern identity — without outrage, hot takes, or manufactured urgency. Formerly released under the name ALLOCATED, the show has evolved from personal reflection into a wider examination of the patterns and forces shaping modern life. Episodes may include solo analysis, occasional guest conversations, and short-form “voice note” style recordings captured in real time — whether from a studio, an iPhone, or live environments — when clarity matters more than polish. If you’re less interested in what’s trending and more interested in what’s actually going on, you’re in the right place. All my links: michaelhageman.com

  1. #71 Is love an emotion or a choice? REPLAY with Paul Spinella

    JAN 8

    #71 Is love an emotion or a choice? REPLAY with Paul Spinella

    From the time capsule, a conversation with Paul Spinella. This was my very first upload, in a very different stage of my life. Please celebrate with me, with a side of nostalgia, as we kick 2026 off to a running start! My Links and Voicemail: http://michaelhageman.com Paul's Links: Book: The Woman In Apartment 2 https://www.instagram.com/loveoverlimerence/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-michael-hageman-podcast/donations

    1h 17m

  2. JAN 1

    #70 New Years and onward!

    Happy 2026! Oh, I added VOICEMAIL! Yes, it’s nice. In this episode I share my resolutions (a lot) and I play my first message! Not going to lie, I was pretty stoked. Hageman Concrete https://www.facebook.com/share/19ZZV9BYM9/?mibextid=wwXIfr All my links, including voicemail https://www.MichaelHageman.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-michael-hageman-podcast/donations

    32 min

  3. 12/26/2025

    #69 I'M BACK!.... Name Changed, and Merry Christmas!

    Did you miss me? This change will consolidate all my podcasting under one home, this show! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-michael-hageman-podcast/donations

    5 min

  4. 06/20/2025

    #68 Daily podcasting for 30 days

    Thank you for all the love and support, this is episode is a life update and remarks on podcasting everyday for 30 days. instagram.com/itsmichaelhageman Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-michael-hageman-podcast/donations

    6 min

  5. 06/19/2025

    #67 I started living like I already trust my decisions

    This episode is a reminder that self-trust doesn’t always come with fanfare. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do for your mental health is to stop overthinking every decision and just follow through. We explore how nervous system regulation improves when you stop running your choices through other people’s expectations and start treating your internal cues as legitimate. Instead of looping through emotional burnout or waiting for confidence to arrive fully formed, you begin choosing from alignment. The difference isn’t in what you decide—but in how your relationship to decision-making gets cleaner, simpler, and more honest. When you move from self-trust instead of fear, it reduces emotional overwhelm and frees up your attention for what actually matters. If you’ve felt stuck in cycles of doubt, this episode is your nudge toward motion. Not rushed, not reactive—just grounded action that doesn’t need external validation to feel real. This is emotional growth without the announcement. It’s nervous system repair through consistency. It’s what healing can sound like when you stop overexplaining and start listening inward. instagram.com/itsmichaelhageman Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-michael-hageman-podcast/donations

    4 min

  6. 06/18/2025

    #66 I’m done translating thunder into lullabies

    This episode explores what it feels like to reclaim emotional expression after years of emotional suppression. When you’ve been told to moderate your voice, regulate your reactions, and present your feelings in a digestible way, it’s easy to lose track of what your nervous system is actually signaling. We talk about emotional burnout and the toll it takes when you repeatedly shrink your truth to maintain connection. There’s a cost to rewording yourself. And sometimes, the most important part of trauma recovery is recognizing when your voice has been shaped by translation rather than honesty. This conversation centers on self-trust—what it sounds like when you stop checking your tone and start respecting your instinct. It’s about emotional boundaries that don’t require explanation, and a kind of healing that doesn’t announce itself but still changes everything. If you’ve ever dulled your own impact just to stay within someone else’s emotional threshold, this one is for you. instagram.com/itsmichaelhageman Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-michael-hageman-podcast/donations

    5 min

  7. 06/17/2025

    #65 I’m building a life that feels like mine again

    This episode explores what it feels like to rebuild your life after burnout—not by starting over, but by making room for internal alignment. We talk about slow living as a way to return to your own rhythm, and how emotional resilience grows in the quiet places where urgency no longer sets the pace. You’ll hear reflections on how intentional living supports nervous system regulation, how healing your relationship with time changes what progress feels like, and why rebuilding your life doesn't need to follow anyone else's formula. Together, we linger on the small decisions that signal deeper healing—how you speak to yourself, how you create space, and how you learn to trust that emotional clarity matters more than external validation. This is a reminder that slow living isn’t about doing less. It’s about doing what aligns. And when your choices reflect who you are now, the life you build starts to feel like yours again. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-michael-hageman-podcast/donations

    5 min

  8. 06/16/2025

    #64 Moving slower on purpose

    This episode explores what it means to slow down with intention—not out of burnout, but as a form of nervous system regulation and emotional reset. We talk about how slow living can support healing without urgency, and how your relationship to time begins to change once you stop tying your worth to speed. If you've ever tried to grow without exhausting yourself, this episode offers a way forward—through intentional living, quiet transformation, and the kind of pacing that feels sustainable. You’ll hear reflections on redefining ambition, rebuilding your sense of self after burnout, and creating emotional regulation through daily choices that prioritize internal spaciousness. This is for anyone learning to trust slower rhythms as progress, and building a life that doesn't require performance to feel meaningful. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-michael-hageman-podcast/donations

    6 min
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Ratings & Reviews

4.7
out of 5
12 Ratings

About

The Michael Hageman Podcast is a weekly podcast about culture, media, and the systems shaping how we think, watch, and participate in the world. Each episode looks beneath the surface of what’s happening — from film and entertainment to internet behavior, attention, and modern identity — without outrage, hot takes, or manufactured urgency. Formerly released under the name ALLOCATED, the show has evolved from personal reflection into a wider examination of the patterns and forces shaping modern life. Episodes may include solo analysis, occasional guest conversations, and short-form “voice note” style recordings captured in real time — whether from a studio, an iPhone, or live environments — when clarity matters more than polish. If you’re less interested in what’s trending and more interested in what’s actually going on, you’re in the right place. All my links: michaelhageman.com

Information

  • Creator
    Michael Hageman
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    66
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Michael Hageman
  • Show Website
    The Michael Hageman Podcast