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The London 2012 1500m final should have been a clean fight for the podium. Instead, it became a case study in how doping and institutional corruption can steal results, confidence, and peace of mind from athletes who did everything right. I’m joined by Shannon Rowbury, one of the most accomplished US distance runners ever, an Olympic medalist, and an Emmy winning sports broadcaster, to talk about what it’s like to wait more than a decade for the truth to catch up.

Shannon shares her unlikely origin story, from Irish dance to discovering running in high school, and the mindset that helped her level up without the goal feeling out of reach. We dig into the emotional whiplash of finishing short of the medals, sensing something was wrong, and then learning years later she’s officially upgraded to Olympic bronze, with the medal to be awarded at LA 2028. The real story is not only about an Olympic 1500m result, but about identity, validation, and rebuilding self trust.

We also shift into motherhood and women’s health, including why Shannon co wrote Strong as a Mother with pelvic floor physical therapist Jessica Dorrington. We talk pregnancy exercise, core and pelvic floor basics, postpartum return to exercise, and why credible research based guidance is still too hard to find. Shannon also explains the fight for maternity protections in sport and how a USA Track and Field maternity policy helped change the landscape for athlete moms.

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You can look wildly successful on paper and still feel like your life is shrinking. Michelle Rios sits down with Joy Errico, a communications powerhouse who leads brands through high-stakes moments and then makes her own bold pivot at midlife, trading the perceived safety of corporate structure for the uncertainty and freedom of entrepreneurship.

We get real about what pushes a seasoned executive to finally hit reset: pandemic pressure, constant crisis communications, divorce, and the quiet realization that adrenaline is not a sustainable life plan. Joy shares what actually helps when you are standing at the crossroads, including therapy, support systems, financial planning, and the slow build of a brave decision that is years in the making.

Then we go deep on the part most people skip: mindset. Joy opens up about imposter syndrome, scarcity mindset, and the identity shift of becoming the face of your own company. She also explains how Maven Row evolves into a unique blend of strategic communications and brand image consulting focused on 360 executive presence: voice, body language, wardrobe, narrative, and “dress how you want to feel” authenticity that still reads as polished and powerful. If you are thinking about a midlife career change, building a personal brand, or launching a consulting business, this conversation offers practical clarity and a needed dose of faith.

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She had the résumé that’s supposed to quiet the questions: CEO success, a long marriage, two kids, a beautiful life in the US. And yet Paula Verzano still felt the thing so many high-achieving women rarely admit out loud: life looked great, but it didn’t feel fully aligned or fully alive.

Michelle Rios sits down with Paula to unpack the exact moment that “Is this really it?” became impossible to ignore and what it took to choose reinvention at midlife. Paula shares how her Italian American upbringing shaped her ambition and self-sacrifice, why she decided to prioritize herself for the first time, and what “going all in” actually meant: divorce, leaving a multimillion-dollar business, and moving to Italy alone to pursue citizenship and a new chapter. Then COVID hit and everything got harder. You’ll hear the practical reality behind the dream, including fear, logistics, loneliness, bureaucracy, and the deep inner knowing that kept her moving anyway.

We also dig into what the Dolce Vita lifestyle really is and what it isn’t. Paula explains why her Italy retreats for women are intentionally not tourist trips, how beauty and presence can become a catalyst for clarity, and why re-entry support is where lasting change happens. The conversation touches self-love and self-worth, the cultural patterns that teach women to put themselves last, and the “hard mirror” effect when your courage makes other people uncomfortable.

If you’re navigating midlife transitions, craving aligned success, or considering a bold life redesign, this one will give you language, perspective, and real-world insight. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs permission, and leave a review so more women can find these stories.

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Why 2025 Had to Break You Before 2026 Could Rebuild You

If 2025 felt heavy, disorienting, or downright relentless, this episode will help you make sense of it.

This wasn’t a year of failure.
It was a year of completion.

In this powerful conversation, Michelle Rios sits down with master numerologist and transformational mentor Aniston Riekstins to unpack the deeper energetic forces behind what so many people experienced in 2025—and why the breakdown was necessary before the rebuild.

You’ll learn why 2025 marked the end of a nine-year cycle focused on shedding, truth-telling, and dismantling what no longer fits… and why 2026 ushers in a bold new beginning centered on leadership, innovation, and identity evolution.

This episode explores:

• Why so many things fell apart—or stopped working—in 2025
• The universal nine-year cycle and what “completion” really means
• What the 2026 “Year One” energy is activating for you personally
• How to stop outsourcing answers and start trusting your inner knowing
• Why the next chapter of your life requires a different version of you
• How understanding your personal year number can bring clarity, timing, and self-trust

If you’ve been questioning who you are becoming, feeling the pull toward something new, or sensing that the old ways no longer apply—this conversation will feel like a deep exhale.

2025 wasn’t here to defeat you.
It was here to prepare you.

Your rebuild begins now.

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If your life looks successful but doesn’t feel successful, you’re not broken — you’re out of alignment.

In this foundational episode of the new Live Your Extraordinary Life Podcast, Michelle Rios reveals the deeper reason so many high achievers, leaders, and purpose-driven people feel restless, disconnected, or unfulfilled… even when they’ve “done everything right.”

Michelle takes you back to the moment authenticity was lost in childhood, explains the neuroscience behind identity patterns, and shares how misalignment silently shapes your relationships, success, energy, clarity, and sense of self. Blending personal storytelling, spiritual wisdom, and energetics, she shows you why alignment is impossible without authenticity — and how to return to the deeper truth of who you are.

This episode will help you recognize the signs of misalignment, understand why your life may not feel like it fits you anymore, and begin the journey back home to yourself.
A powerful, emotional, and deeply grounding start to your extraordinary life.

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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 end conversations that should be starting points, and why uninterrupted patient stories often reveal more than a battery of tests.

We dig into trauma’s imprint on biology and behavior, showing how the nervous system’s drive for safety can shape symptoms, immune signaling, and energy. Instead of chasing downstream fires, we turn upstream to the terrain of healing: sleep quality, protein and nutrition, strength training, breath, relationships, and the narratives we repeat. Dr. Shanks makes the case that the body is always seeking the best equilibrium possible—and that small, consistent changes can shift that equilibrium toward resilience at any age.

Midlife gets a reframe too. Rather than a glide path to decline, it becomes an opportunity to build capacity with smarter inputs and kinder self-talk. You’ll hear practical presence practices—like a two-minute hand-to-heart check-in—to send safety signals to the brain, listen for what the body needs, and let your next steps surface without a rigid protocol. If you’ve ever felt dismissed by a “nothing’s wrong” verdict or trapped by a diagnosis, this conversation offers a way back to agency, clarity, and momentum.

Listen now, share it with someone who needs hope, and tell us: what belief about your health are you ready to let go of? If this resonated, subscribe, leave a review, and pass it along so more people can reclaim their wholeness.

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The love you want isn’t unlocked by “trying harder.” It’s unlocked by teaching your nervous system a new story. Michelle sits down with psychotherapist and bestselling author Jessica Baum to unpack why we repeat painful relationship patterns, how anxious and avoidant strategies differ, and what it takes to build earned 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 with compassion and science.

We break down the difference between anxious, avoidant, and disorganized attachment in real life—not as labels but as adaptations to early caregiving. Jessica explains why talk therapy alone often stalls and how somatic memory lives in sensations like tight chests and dropped stomachs. You’ll learn how co-regulation with safe “anchors” rewires your capacity to self-regulate, why safety can feel unfamiliar at first, and how to tell when you’re stuck in a trauma bond built on fantasy and control.

Jessica also introduces her wheel of attachment, a practical map for spotting where you slide under stress and how to find your way back to security. We share daily practices to extend your exhale, widen the gap between trigger and reaction, and make better choices without abandoning yourself. Along the way, Jessica opens up about her own path—staying with the work even when a partner wouldn’t—and the hard, hopeful truth: real change is possible, but not by bypassing the body.

If you’re ready to stop reenacting the past and start creating relationships that feel calm, clear, and connected, press play. Then share this with a friend who needs a steady anchor today. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: what’s one pattern you’re ready to rewrite?

To order Jessica's newest book SAFE: Coming Home to Yourself and Others, and access the Wheel of Attachment referenced in our interview please use this link: https://jessicabaumlmhc.com/interview.

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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, supportive relationship can help regulate your nervous system and change your health trajectory.

We dig into what actually counts as connection: not follower counts or constant busyness, but emotional safety, consistency, and being truly seen. Marriage, friendship, family, neighbors, and community all qualify when the ties are warm and low in conflict. We talk through the midlife realities—kids leaving home, shifting careers, aging parents—that quietly erode social scaffolding, then share a practical, repeatable playbook to rebuild it: audit your circle, protect two weekly touch points, set anchor rituals, apply an executive energy filter, and treat loneliness like a health warning that deserves a fast response.

To make it easy, we walk step by step through a seven-day friendship challenge: identify your core five and next ten, send a voice note, book a walk, connect two people, join a group, ask deeper questions, and schedule a recurring ritual. Along the way, we answer listener questions about online friendships, “successful but lonely” lives, and the minimum effective dose of connection. The message is simple and powerful: protect your people. Good relationships buffer stress, guard your heart and brain, and add years to your life. If this resonates, hit play, share with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you never miss an episode—then text one friend right now and start your ritual of connection.

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