Send us a text What if your body isn’t broken—and never was? Dr. Karen Shanks joins us to rethink chronic pain, complex illness, and the cultural stories that keep us stuck. Drawing on 40 years in internal, functional, and integrative medicine, she lays out a humane, evidence-informed path that treats you as a whole human, not a malfunctioning machine. In her new book: Unbroken: Reclaim Your Wholeness, Dr. Shanks explores why imaging can look “normal” even when pain is real, how labels can en...
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Send us a text What if your body isn’t broken—and never was? Dr. Karen Shanks joins us to rethink chronic pain, complex illness, and the cultural stories that keep us stuck. Drawing on 40 years in internal, functional, and integrative medicine, she lays out a humane, evidence-informed path that treats you as a whole human, not a malfunctioning machine. In her new book: Unbroken: Reclaim Your Wholeness, Dr. Shanks explores why imaging can look “normal” even when pain is real, how labels can en...
Send us a text What if your body isn’t broken—and never was? Dr. Karen Shanks joins us to rethink chronic pain, complex illness, and the cultural stories that keep us stuck. Drawing on 40 years in internal, functional, and integrative medicine, she lays out a humane, evidence-informed path that treats you as a whole human, not a malfunctioning machine. In her new book: Unbroken: Reclaim Your Wholeness, Dr. Shanks explores why imaging can look “normal” even when pain is real, how labels can en...
Send us a text The love you want isn’t unlocked by “trying harder.” It’s unlocked by teaching your nervous system a new story. I sit down with psychotherapist and bestselling author Jessica Baum to unpack why we repeat painful relationship patterns, how anxious and avoidant attachment styles differ, and what it takes to build emotional security that lasts. If you’ve ever chased butterflies, confused intensity for chemistry, or felt “too much” or “not enough,” this conversation reframes it all...
Send us a text What if the biggest lever for your health and happiness isn’t your bank account, diet, or step count—but the quality of your closest relationships? We unpack landmark findings from the Harvard Study of Adult Development to show why warm, trusted bonds predict longer life, better mood, sharper thinking, and stronger immunity. You’ll hear how chronic loneliness acts like a biological threat—spiking cortisol, disrupting sleep, and fueling inflammation—and why even one secure, supp...
Send us a text Ever wondered why positive life changes sometimes hurt more than you expected? That quiet ache when your child heads to college, the strange emptiness after leaving a job you outgrew, or the disorientation of entering a new chapter—these feelings aren't signs of weakness or ingratitude. They're evidence of transition grief. Transitions drop us into liminal space—that sacred threshold between what was and what's becoming. When familiar patterns break, our brains interpret uncer...
Send us a text What if the key to living your extraordinary life isn't found in doing more, but in remembering who you truly are? In this illuminating conversation, I'm joined by energy healer Siri Baruc Thornton, founder of Sage & Blush with over 26 years of experience in transformative modalities. Siri gently demystifies three powerful healing practices that can help even the most logical, high-achieving leaders reconnect with their authentic selves. We explore Reiki as universal life ...
Send us a text WAYS TO CONNECT WITH ME: New Course Alert - Extraordinary Wealth: Mastering the Art of Selling With Soul: https://michellerios.mykajabi.com/Extraordinary-Wealth-Selling-With-Soul Book: https://michelleriosofficial.com/book. (Coming in 2025. Join the Waitlist) The Energetic Blueprint for Financial Freedom (Free Audio): https://michellerios.mykajabi.com/extraordinary-wealth-the-energetic-blueprint My Daily Wealth Affirmations: https://michellerios.mykajabi.com/opt-in (Fre...
Send us a text Unlocking Executive Presence Through Personal Style: A Conversation with Celeste Moore What if your personal style was more than aesthetics — what if it was a strategic leadership tool? In this powerful episode of The Live Your Extraordinary Life Podcast, we sit down with Celeste Moore, global image consultant and celebrity stylist, to explore how personal style shapes not just perception, but performance. Drawing from her background in psychology, color theory, and branding, C...
Send us a text What happens when two neighborhood moms completely reinvent themselves in midlife—and end up redefining the luxury real estate game? This week on Live Your Extraordinary Life, I sit down with Carrie Spurlock and Allison Williams, friends turned business partners, who built Portland, Oregon’s premier boutique real estate brand—from scratch. With legal backgrounds, a flair for design, and deep community roots, they created more than a business. They created a movement. From the...
Send us a text Ever wondered why the same patterns keep showing up in your life no matter what you try to change externally? The answer lies in understanding the powerful connection between your emotional energy and your reality. We all emit a unique energetic frequency that attracts matching experiences back to us. Think of yourself as a radio antenna, both broadcasting and receiving emotional signals that shape your daily life. Your dominant emotional state—whether rooted in fear or love—b...
Send us a text What happens when the foundation upon which you've built your entire life suddenly breaks? For Marnie Batista it took a near-crippling ski accident—with seven fractures in her sacrum—to recognize that she'd been chasing external markers of success that could never truly satisfy her soul. During nine weeks of forced immobility, she confronted the question that would transform her life: "If I'm not doing, then who am I?" This profound awakening led to the development of her revo...
Send us a text Teresa Heath-Waring shares her journey from accidental entrepreneur to international award-winning speaker and business coach, offering powerful insights on building a heart-led business that actually makes money. She explores how mindset transformation is the critical element that most entrepreneurs underestimate on their path to success. • Finding extraordinary in the everyday rather than waiting for major milestones • Transitioning from corporate risk-aversion to entr...
Send us a text In this solo episode of Live Your Extraordinary Life, host Michelle Rios pulls no punches. She’s asking the hard questions—and inviting you to do the same. Are your daily choices aligned with the life you say you want? Or is there a quiet, widening gap between your words and your actions? Fresh off the road from retreats, keynotes, and writing, Michelle returns with a fire-lit conversation on the power of alignment and the underestimated discipline of self-mastery. She breaks...
Send us a text This episode of the podcast is a powerful and transformative conversation with high-performance coach and best-selling author Anniston Riekstins. Join us as we dive into the intersection of authenticity, personal growth, and success. With insights from her acclaimed book, The Universe is Hiring, Anniston shares her personal journey of self-reinvention—navigating uncertainty, overcoming challenges, and realigning with her true mission. In this episode, Anniston reveals how tappi...
Send us a text Nicole Kepic, an accomplished copywriter and fresh-faced author, graces our podcast to share her journey as an introverted entrepreneur navigating the bustling world of online business. Get ready to uncover the secrets behind her new book, "Don't Ask Me to Be Loud: The Introverted Girl's Guide to Online Business," which sheds light on how introverts can thrive without pretending to be someone they're not. Nicole invites us into a heartfelt conversation about finding fulfillment...
Send us a text Gut health significantly impacts overall well-being, from mood regulation to cognitive function. I sit down with wellness expert Colette Brown to discuss the gut-brain connection, dietary choices for improving gut health, and actionable steps to achieve a healthier lifestyle. In this episode, we cover: • Understanding the gut-brain connection • Impact of diet on mood and cognitive function • Importance of reducing sugar intake • Role of a diverse microbi...
Send us a textIn this inspiring episode, Amy Traugh takes us on her extraordinary journey from a corporate career in outpatient physical therapy to becoming a thriving entrepreneur. Faced with a furlough during the 2020 pandemic, Amy turned a challenge into an opportunity, founding multiple successful businesses and publishing her book The CEO Method: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Business Success. https://www.amytraugh.com/freebookThrough her unique CEO framework emphasizing Clarity, Esta...
Send us a textWhat if the life you were chasing wasn’t the one you truly wanted? For Brooke Jean, a licensed therapist and coach, that realization sparked a transformative journey from corporate overachievement to authentic living. In this episode, Brooke opens up about how societal expectations, unprocessed trauma, and the relentless pursuit of perfection led to burnout—and how she found healing and fulfillment by embracing boundaries, balance, and her inner truth.Together, we dive deep into...
Send us a textIn this episode Rebecca Whitman, a standout figure in the world of life coaching and entrepreneurship, shares her transformative journey from corporate entertainment to empowering women globally. Discover her unique Seven Pillars of Abundance, a framework she developed to guide women away from burnout towards balance and prosperity. Her mission? To help women redefine success beyond mere financial achievement and embrace a well-rounded life of freedom and choice. By explor...
Send us a text WAYS TO CONNECT WITH ME: New Course Alert - Extraordinary Wealth: Mastering the Art of Selling With Soul: https://michellerios.mykajabi.com/Extraordinary-Wealth-Selling-With-Soul Book: https://michelleriosofficial.com/book. (Coming in 2025. Join the Waitlist) The Energetic Blueprint for Financial Freedom (Free Audio): https://michellerios.mykajabi.com/extraordinary-wealth-the-energetic-blueprint My Daily Wealth Affirmations: https://michellerios.mykajabi.com/opt-in (Fre...
Send us a text Feeling overwhelmed as the holidays approach? You’re not alone. In this week’s episode of Live Your Extraordinary Life, we’re getting real about the stress, disappointment, and chaos that often creep in during what’s supposed to be “the most wonderful time of the year.” Whether you’re juggling endless to-do lists, grieving a loved one, or quietly disappointed with how 2024 played out, this episode is for you. Join me as we unpack why overwhelm happens, how societal expectations...
Send us a text What if your body isn’t broken—and never was? Dr. Karen Shanks joins us to rethink chronic pain, complex illness, and the cultural stories that keep us stuck. Drawing on 40 years in internal, functional, and integrative medicine, she lays out a humane, evidence-informed path that treats you as a whole human, not a malfunctioning machine. In her new book: Unbroken: Reclaim Your Wholeness, Dr. Shanks explores why imaging can look “normal” even when pain is real, how labels can en...
