Live Your Extraordinary Life With Michelle Rios
For anyone ready to expand into their fullest, boldest, most authentic life. A show about aligned success, soulful growth, and stepping into the life you were meant to live.
Maybe you’ve spent years on the sidelines playing small.
Maybe you’ve done everything you were “supposed” to do — the career, the family, the stability — and achieved more than most, yet deep down, something still feels off.
Maybe you climbed to the top of the ladder only to realize it was leaning against the wrong wall.
Maybe you've built a life through grit, ambition, and sheer willpower… but you're quietly wondering, “Is this it? Is it too late to want something more aligned — more authentic?”
Here’s the truth:
It’s not too late.
You're not behind.
And you’re not done — not by a long shot.
Hosted by transformational coach, motivational speaker, author, and former executive leader Michelle Rios, who spent 25+ years advising CEOs, shaping global brands, and rising to the highest levels of leadership before reinventing her own life, The Live Your Extraordinary Life Podcast is your catalyst for reimagining what’s possible — and pursuing big, aligned goals with clarity, courage, and purpose.
Here, “living your extraordinary life” means creating success that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside.
It’s about authenticity — choosing goals and dreams that align with who you truly are and what you deeply want.
It’s about shifting your energetic frequency so the life you’re building feels meaningful, expansive, and magnetic.
It’s about ambition with intention, success with soul, and growth that feels good — because when your energy is aligned, you attract more of who you truly are.
Each episode blends personal stories with neuroscience-backed insight, spiritual wisdom, and practical tools to help you:
· break free from the patterns and identities that keep you small
· trust yourself again — and move from clarity, not fear
· release the guilt or shame of “starting over” at any age
· reconnect with your purpose, intuition, and your highest potential
· build confidence from the inside out
· rewrite the stories that are holding you back
· shift your energy into alignment so your life begins to rise up and meet you
· and take courageous, intentional steps toward the life you actually want
Through reflective solo episodes and candid conversations with experts, thought leaders, healers, and everyday people who rebuilt and elevated their lives at every age and stage, this show helps you move from contemplation to courageous, aligned action.
Whether you’re a high achiever craving deeper meaning or someone who’s held yourself back for years, this is your invitation to rise — not by hustling harder, but by stepping into your most authentic self.
Your past is not a life sentence.
Your age is not a deadline.
And your extraordinary life is not a someday dream — it begins right now.
Pick yourself up.
Dust yourself off.
And let’s get moving.
Michelle will walk with you every step of the way
ABOUT THE HOST:
Michelle Rios is a transformational coach, motivational speaker, author, and former corporate executive who spent 25+ years advising CEOs and shaping global brands. She blends intuitive insight, neuroscience-backed principles, and energetic alignment to help high achievers create lives that feel as good on the inside as they look on the outside.
Episodes
117 episodes
You Built the Life — So Why Doesn't It Feel Like Yours? with Angie Leitnaker
Your brain can say “I’m ready,” but if your body doesn’t feel safe, it will quietly steer you back to the old familiar life. That’s why this conversation with Angie Leitnaker hit so deep for us. Angie is a coach, speaker, educator, and former f...
She Waited 16 Years for her Olympic Medal—But That's Not the Real Story with Shannon Rowbury
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 j...
The Midlife Leap: Building Your Own Brand with Joy Errico
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, ...
La Dolce Vita: A Midlife Reinvention Story with Paola Versano
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...
Why 2025 Broke You—and How 2026 Will Rebuild You
Why 2025 Had to Break You Before 2026 Could Rebuild YouIf 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 completi...
Alignment Begins with Authenticity: The Truth About Why Your Life Doesn’t Feel Right
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...
Reclaiming Wholeness: Chronic Pain, Trauma, And The Courage To Heal
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 lay...
Why You Keep Repeating the Same Relationship Pattern (and How to Finally Stop)
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, h...
The Friendship Factor: The Greatest Predictor of Your Health, Happiness, & Longevity
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, truste...
When Good Changes Still Hurt: Navigating The Hidden Grief of Life Transitions
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 feelin...
Energy Healing Essentials with Siri Baruc Thornton
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 year...
More Than Style: Unlocking Confidence, Authority, and Authenticity with Celeste Moore
Unlocking Executive Presence Through Personal Style: A Conversation with Celeste MooreWhat if your personal style was more than aesthetics — what if it was a strategic leadership tool?In this powerful episode of The Liv...
Reimagined: Motherhood, Midlife & Million-Dollar Homes
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 tur...
What You Emit, You Attract: The Power of Emotional Self-Mastery
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 e...
The Seven Spiritual Questions for Leading a Meaningful Life with Marni Battista
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 succ...
Selling With Soul Is Not Just Possible—It's Wildly Profitable
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 trans...
Alignment & Self-Mastery: Are You Walking Your Talk?
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...
Finding Your Higher Purpose with Anniston Riekstins
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. Wit...
Thriving as an Introverted Entrepreneur with Nicole Kepic
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...
Gut Health: The Secret to Extraordinary Wellness with Colette Brown
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 t...
The CEO Method with Amy Traugh
In 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 i...
Unperfected with Brooke Jean
What 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 op...