Strong. Healthy. Empowered.
In this deeply personal episode of SHE MD Podcast, host Mary Alice Haney welcomes Mikayla Nogueira, beauty influencer, MN and mental health advocate. Mikayla opens up about her journey navigating disordered eating, body image struggles, and the pressures of social media, offering an honest and compassionate perspective on self-worth, recovery, and empowerment.
They talk about the tools that helped her get back to a healthier place, like therapy, journaling, better nutrition support, and taking intentional breaks from social media. Mikayla reminds us that healing isn’t a straight line, and that self-compassion, patience, and having the right support system really matter.
This episode offers real-life insight on handling social pressure, building emotional resilience, and learning to show up as your true self. If you’ve ever struggled with self-image, online comparison, or personal growth, this conversation is a supportive reminder to take care of your mental and emotional well-being while honoring your own journey.
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At just 27 years old, Mikayla's impact on the global beauty sector is unparalleled– her engaging tutorials, honest product reviews, and candid content have garnered a massive following of more than 21 million fans on her personal socials and counting. Seamlessly blending entertainment with her passion to educate, Mikayla has made her love for beauty accessible to a diverse audience around the world; she has not only generated trends but also inspired a new generation of beauty enthusiasts to express themselves through makeup. Her influence has been recognized through prestigious awards and platforms, including winning the 2023 Streamy Award for Beauty Creator of the Year, as well as recognitions in the inaugural TIME100 Creators list for 2025, the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2024, and the Forbes Top Creators list for four years in a row since its inception in 2022. In March 2025, Mikayla’s expertise and entrepreneurial spirit culminated in the record-breaking launch of her own beauty brand, Point of View Beauty, which embodies her commitment to her core values: celebrating authenticity over approval, creating a safe space for experimentation and connection, and encouraging self-expression through beauty without boundaries.
What You’ll Learn
How to navigate social media and societal pressures without losing self-worth
Practical tools for emotional resilience and personal growth
Strategies for cultivating self-compassion during recovery
How to embrace authenticity and redefine personal beauty standards
Key Timestamps
00:00 Disclaimer: This episode contains discussions on body image, food and disordered eating
08:00 How social media impacted her self-worth and confidence
10:50 Mikayla shares her early experiences with disordered eating and body image struggles
20:40 What helped Mikayla start her recovery journey: therapy, journaling, and self-reflection
27:45 Navigating setbacks and learning patience in the recovery process
39:00 Mindful social media use and creating healthy boundaries
49:20 Wellness hacks and self care
50:00 Advice for others facing similar challenges with confidence and self-image
55:25 Final reflections and empowering takeaways
Key Takeaways
Recovery and growth are non-linear but achievable with self-compassion
Social media boundaries support emotional and mental well-being
Journaling, therapy, and intentional self-reflection are powerful tools for confidence
Authenticity and self-acceptance create lasting empowerment
Sharing personal stories can inspire and uplift others facing similar challenges
Links
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikaylajmakeup/?hl=en
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mikaylanogueira?lang=en
Website: https://povbeauty.com/
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/
