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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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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 uncertainty as threat, triggering emotional responses that can feel overwhelming, especially for high-achievers accustomed to solving problems and moving forward. The tears that come at odd moments, the foggy thinking, the identity questions—these aren't malfunctions but necessary parts of transformation.

What makes midlife particularly challenging is what psychologists call "cumulative life disruption"—multiple significant transitions happening simultaneously. Your child leaves home as your parents need more care, while your body changes and your career no longer fits. This convergence isn't a crisis; it's a clarifier, asking you to examine what no longer serves and imagine what could be. But you can't move forward if you're shaming yourself for feeling sad or trying to bypass grief with forced gratitude.

Through personal stories and practical wisdom, this episode offers a roadmap for navigating life's thresholds with grace and self-compassion. You'll learn to name what you're grieving, mark transitions with meaningful rituals, allow your identity to evolve naturally, seek proper support, and reframe discomfort as becoming rather than breaking down. Because what you're becoming has the potential to be extraordinary—but only if you honor the process that gets you there. Ready to transform how you experience change? Your extraordinary next chapter awaits.

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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 force energy that creates homeostasis in your body, breathwork as a pathway to release what's stored in your tissues, and Akashic Record readings as "spiritual therapy" offering soul-level perspective on your deepest questions.

What makes this conversation particularly compelling is our shared experience at a recent retreat where I witnessed firsthand how these practices created profound shifts for a group of accomplished entrepreneurs. Siri beautifully articulates why it's so challenging for high performers to fully feel—explaining how our survival brain prioritizes safety over expansion, and why creating new neural pathways requires courage but leads to liberation.

For skeptics, Siri offers reassurance that these practices don't require belief to be effective—just curiosity and openness. "You don't have to believe in Reiki to feel the benefits," she explains, comparing it to trying a new food. The discussion reveals how these modalities provide safe opportunities to move beyond living on autopilot into full embodiment and self-expression.

Whether you're navigating leadership challenges, building a business, or simply seeking more meaning in your everyday experience, this conversation offers practical wisdom about accessing your intuition and expanding your capacity to feel good—in all its messy, beautiful complexity. As Siri puts it, "We are not here just to survive. We are here to thrive."

Ready to explore energy healing for yourself? Listen now and discover how these practices might be the missing piece in your journey toward living fully expressed and aligned with your authentic power.

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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, Celeste helps high-performing entrepreneurs, executives, and public figures craft signature styles that elevate their presence, clarify their message, and build trust — all before they even say a word.

You’ll learn:

• Why personal style is a form of nonverbal leadership communication — and how to use it intentionally.
• How color psychology impacts perception, credibility, and emotional connection (and why navy beats black in most boardrooms).
• The power of "mirroring" — dressing strategically to connect with your audience while maintaining authority.
• How properly fitted and aligned wardrobe choices can transform self-confidence and executive energy.

From nearly becoming a lawyer to discovering her true calling, Celeste’s journey is a lesson in listening to your intuition and leveraging your natural gifts. Her work goes beyond clothing — it's about unlocking your authentic influence and leading from a place of clarity and confidence.

If you're a founder, team leader, speaker, or visionary ready to upgrade how you show up in the world, this episode offers practical, science-backed insights to align your outer image with your inner leadership potential.

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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 their start as school volunteers to building a white-glove, concierge-level real estate experience that transforms homes into modern sanctuaries, Carrie and Allison share how they leveraged friendship, creativity, and authenticity to disrupt the market. And they did it all while navigating motherhood, burnout, boundaries, and the bold decision to pursue what truly lights them up.
We go beyond business in this episode. You’ll hear the truth about partnership, the power of emotional intelligence in marketing, and how building a values-aligned life and business isn’t just possible—it’s the new standard.

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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—becomes your "set point," creating a resonance that draws in more of the same energy.

My own journey from stressed-out corporate climber to someone who consciously manages my emotional state began at my grandmother's funeral. Despite facing unimaginable tragedies throughout her life—losing three children, battling cancer, and dealing with my grandfather's alcoholism—my grandmother consistently emanated love and warmth. The packed church at her funeral, filled with people whose lives she had touched, revealed a profound truth: what we put out into the world comes back to us multiplied.

In this episode, we explore practical ways to master your emotional state without suppressing your feelings or practicing toxic positivity. You'll learn how to process emotions healthily, set powerful intentions each morning, and use simple techniques like breathwork, movement, and gratitude journaling to maintain a higher frequency. I also share how small "two degree" shifts in your energy can create massive transformations in your experience of life.

When you understand that your reality is shaped by your internal state rather than external circumstances, you gain the power to truly live extraordinarily. By choosing to operate from love-based emotions like optimism, generosity, and kindness, you not only transform your own experience but elevate everyone around you.

Ready to take control of your energetic signature and create the life you truly desire? Listen now and discover how to consciously choose your emotional set point for a more joyful, authentic, and fulfilling life.

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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 revolutionary framework, the Seven Spiritual Questions for Leading a Meaningful Life, which forms the heart of her new book.

Marnie reveals how our attachment to outcomes and expectations creates unnecessary suffering. She shares a transformative story about a music festival experience where letting go of control completely shifted the energy and unlocked joy that would have otherwise been missed. This lesson applies universally—when we don't get what we want, or get what we don't want, how we respond determines the quality of our lives.

At the core of authentic living is distinguishing between what Marnie calls our "shopping cart" (achievements, titles, possessions) and our true soul essence. Through her concept of the "soul map," she offers a practical way to identify what naturally energizes you, the conditions under which you thrive, and your core motivations. When your life aligns with this map, existence flows with remarkable ease.

For busy professionals who believe they don't have time for spiritual practices, Marnie introduces the accessible "four-way check"—a simple daily conversation with your intellect, body, emotions, and inner wisdom that takes just minutes but yields profound insights. As many executives discover, the badge of honor of an overscheduled calendar is actually "pumping the brakes and gas at the same time."

Whether you're questioning your career path, feeling unfulfilled despite outward success, or simply sensing there's more to life, Marnie's insights offer a roadmap to greater meaning, purpose, and joy. Take the first step by visiting RadicalLivingChallenge.com to discover your own hidden blocks to fulfillment and begin designing a life that truly resonates with your soul.

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