The ExtraOrdinary Self Podcast

What if healing is more than understanding your past? In this episode, I share the framework that transformed my own healing journey and why insight alone wasn’t enough to create lasting change. For years, I believed that if I could understand myself, I could heal myself. But eventually I discovered that awareness is only the beginning. Together, we’ll explore the four interconnected layers of hea...

Silence used to be something we lived inside of. Now, it’s something we avoid. In this piece, I explore our growing discomfort with everyday, unfiltered silence—not the curated kind we associate with meditation or slow mornings, but the kind that exists when there’s nothing distracting us from our own thoughts. I reflect on what it was like to grow up in a time before constant stimulation, and how...

This episode explores a truth that quietly reshapes everything: What if the way you’ve learned to relate to your emotions… is all wrong? For most of my life, I lived in my mind—analyzing, intellectualizing, and trying to control what I felt. I believed that understanding my emotions would help me move through them faster. But instead, it kept me disconnected. In this episode, I share my personal j...

Why do we sometimes sabotage the very things we say we want? In this episode, I unpack a realization I recently had about my own self-sabotage and the frustrating loop that can keep us stuck just below our potential. What if the issue isn’t discipline, talent, or ability? What if it’s safety? Our nervous system is designed to maintain the internal environment it recognizes as safe. Even positive c...

Most of us think growth looks like progress. More clarity. More confidence. More things finally working out. But what if growth actually looks like peace ? In this episode, we explore a powerful shift: measuring our lives not by what we achieve—but by how deeply anchored we remain when life is uncertain . Inspired by the teachings of Jim Fortin and the timeless wisdom of Jesus Christ, we dive into...

In this episode, I talk about pain—not the kind we can avoid, but the kind we add . I reflect on the Buddhist concept of the two arrows : the first is the pain life inevitably delivers. The second is the one we fire into ourselves—through resistance, denial, interpretation, and self-blame. The truth is, pain doesn’t become suffering until we argue with reality. This episode is an invitation to not...

What does it actually mean to be authentic online? In a culture that rewards immediacy, oversharing, and hot takes, it’s easy to confuse vulnerability with truth and urgency with wisdom. But not everything we’re going through is meant to be shared while it’s still happening. And waiting until we’re “fully healed” before we speak doesn’t feel honest either. In this episode, Evolving in Public With...

What if a miracle isn’t something that happens to you—but something that happens within you ? In this opening episode of 2026, I explore a quieter, more accessible definition of miracles—one echoed in A Course in Miracles and throughout the Bible: a shift in perception . From an early age, I sensed how fragile our worldviews really are. How quickly priorities can rearrange. How one moment, one ins...

Before you set another goal or write another resolution, pause. This surprise end-of-year episode walks you through a radically different approach — one that makes your intentions for 2026 not just possible, but inevitable. This isn’t another “new year, new you” pep talk. It’s a method that takes everything you’ve learned this year — identity work, nervous system regulation, habit design, scriptin...

We’re often taught to chase our goals, wait for readiness, or earn the right to call ourselves what we dream of becoming. But breakthroughs don’t happen when we want something, they happen when we claim it as part of our identity. Claiming isn’t delusion. It’s psychology, embodiment, and spiritual alignment working together. When you declare who you are, your brain, your choices, and your standard...

This week, we’re exploring one of the most universal human experiences: the discomfort of not knowing what comes next. We crave direction, clarity, and certainty — not because we’re controlling, but because our nervous system equates the unknown with danger. Yet the very seasons we fear the most are often the ones carrying our deepest transformation. In this episode, I unpack why uncertainty feels...

January doesn’t have to be about sprinting out of the gate or forcing yourself to “start strong.” It’s about slowing down long enough to get clear — not on what you want to do , but on how you want to feel. In this episode, I talk about how neuroscience backs up this emotional-first approach to goal-setting — showing that our feelings literally shape our focus, attention, and behavior. You’ll lear...

What you do when you’re bored says more about you than you think. It’s not really about a lack of activity—it’s about what you reach for when stillness feels uncomfortable. Tune in to learn what boredom might be trying to show you, how to recognize your patterns, and how to use quiet moments to reconnect with yourself instead of escaping them. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss...

We’re told that smart people learn from other people’s mistakes — and that sounds like solid advice, right? But what happens when that “wisdom” quietly turns into fear? In this episode, I talk about how being overly cautious — always learning, always observing, always analyzing — can actually become a form of control. We call it discernment, but sometimes it’s really just fear wearing glasses. I s...

We’re conditioned to see life in absolutes — good or bad, success or failure, right or wrong. But real growth happens in the gray area — the sacred space where two truths can exist at once. You can love your life and still want more. You can be healing and still have hard days. You can forgive and still set boundaries. You can say yes to more and still do less. This episode explores the beauty of...

We spend so much of life waiting — waiting for clarity, for confidence, for the “right” time to start. But readiness isn’t something you wait for — it’s something you create through action. This episode is a reminder that perfectionism is just fear in disguise. You don’t need more tools, knowledge, or validation — you need to use what’s already in your hands. When you take one imperfect step, life...

“How do you know this is the experience you need? Because this is the experience you are having at this moment. The fact that this moment is as it is, is proof that you need it.” — Eckhart Tolle There’s a quiet liberation that comes when you stop fighting what is. When you release the mental war against the present moment — the frustration, the comparison, the fear that says “This shouldn’t be hap...

Most people live in reaction mode —waiting for the next crisis, conversation, or deadline before they move. But what if the real key to success, peace, and momentum isn’t reacting faster… it’s anticipating sooner ? In this episode of The ExtraOrdinary Self Podcast , I dive into the underrated superpower of anticipation — how developing this skill can make you sharper, calmer, and more effective in...

In today’s episode, we explore two simple yet powerful truths that can bring more peace into your life—if you’re willing to embrace them. The first key is honoring the timelines of growth —both yours and others’. It’s easy to feel frustrated when people don’t move at the pace we expect, or when we wish we were further along in our own journey. But peace comes when we release judgment, honor the pr...

This episode isn’t about falling in love with life as some endless joy-fest—it’s about falling in love with being alive. Because the truth is, not every phase of life will feel lovable. There are seasons of grief, pain, uncertainty. But what we can choose, in every moment, is to love our aliveness. I explore the gift of delight —not just happiness, but a posture of presence, gratitude, and wonder....

We live in a world that glorifies independence and “figuring it out” on your own. But what if the fastest way forward isn’t pushing harder, but allowing someone else to help you collapse the timeline? In this episode, I talk about the power of knowing when it’s time to hire help—whether that’s a coach, therapist, mentor, trainer, or nutritionist. Too often we wait until we’re stuck, exhausted, or...

In this poignant episode, Maria reflects on the transformative power of love and unity during times of tragedy. Drawing from personal experiences of 9/11 and recent events, she explores how collective compassion and resilience can heal and uplift communities. Through heartfelt stories and insights, Maria emphasizes the enduring strength of the human spirit and the vital role of love in overcoming...

“To attain knowledge, add things every day. To attain wisdom, subtract things every day.” As we step into September—a season of release—this episode explores the powerful difference between knowledge and wisdom. Knowledge expands; wisdom refines. One is about adding more to your life; the other is about letting go. I share personal reflections on fall in New York City, how I redefined holiday trad...

Have you ever walked into a room and instantly felt small? The truth is, intimidation isn’t a sign you don’t belong—it’s a sign you’re growing. In this episode, I share how to: * Reframe intimidation as proof you’re stepping into growth. * Walk into new spaces with both humility and confidence. * Decide for yourself which rooms are worthy of your presence. * Use curiosity to break the ice and conn...

In this 5-minute episode, I’m sharing a powerful reframe: success isn’t selfish—it’s generous. I recorded this one from a hotel room in Dallas, where I’m spending 24 hours after winning a giveaway with Evogen Nutrition to train at their elite gym alongside Lauralie Chapados, Kim Odo, and Hany Rambod. The whole experience sparked a realization: when we live boldly and unapologetically, our success...