Michelle Rios is a motivational speaker, award winning communications leader, and corporate executive. In her more than 25 year career, she has coached CEOs and individuals alike to optimize their performance, enhance team engagement, and live their best lives. Her latest role is host of the Live Your Extraordinary Life podcast. When not public speaking, podcasting, or coaching a client, Michelle enjoys traveling with family and friends to discover new places around the world. Her favorite place is right at home in northern Virginia with her husband, 15 year old son, and two Great Pyrenees.   

Born to teen parents. Michelle shows us with drive, grace and determination how the journey to self-love is hard fought. She wants you to know the keys to happiness NOW so you can live your best life. Michelle is a beautiful reminder that Sometimes the people who look the most put together on the outside, seem to have it all, are struggling inside.   

*TOPICS: self-love, happiness, overachieving, mental health, spirituality 

Find Michelle Here: 

Instagram | @michellerios1

Podcast | Live Your Extraordinary Life

Write your blessings and lessons EVERY DAY in The Blessons Journal.

It takes gratitude journaling to the next level. The universe wants you to notice what it has to give you, show you and teach vou. Acknowledging it, especially in a dedicated place makes you a magnet for the good life.

• Grab your Blessons Journal here.
• Want to tell your story? Head over to www.blessonspodcast.com and hit the button to Be a Guest.
• Follow me on IG @mitzianncampbell @blessonspodcast
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Today you will meet my favorite Curious Manifester. Aaron Wexler is a best selling author, podcast host, and owner of WestCoast BEACH, a year round youth beach volleyball club in Santa Monica, CA. He recently published his new book, "The Inspired Athlete," which explores the idea of "staying inspired" for athletes and entrepreneurs. Aaron is the host of "Within The Game," a podcast that highlights athletes and entrepreneurs, people who are playing their life and craft like a game, and who share tools for creating more inspiration and motivation. One of my favorite things about Aaron is that he created the pyramid of inspired living. Let’s GOOOOOOOO.

*Topics: Beach Volleyball, UCLA, Pyramid of Inspired Living, Alignment, Self-Love

Connect with Aaron at @awexla @withinthegamepodcast 

Visit his website to read more and to purchase his book: www.theinspiredathlete.com

Write your blessings and lessons EVERY DAY in The Blessons Journal.

It takes gratitude journaling to the next level. The universe wants you to notice what it has to give you, show you and teach vou. Acknowledging it, especially in a dedicated place makes you a magnet for the good life.

• Grab your Blessons Journal here.
• Want to tell your story? Head over to www.blessonspodcast.com and hit the button to Be a Guest.
• Follow me on IG @mitzianncampbell @blessonspodcast
• Follow the show wherever you listen to podcasts for more great stories from extraordinary ordinary people.

Cheryl's deep connection to family carried her through the toughest time of her life. She's done a 180 with her career at midlife like a boss by publishing an award-winning children's book. She's strong woman with a wonderful sense of poise, humor and grace.

*Topics: grief, accidental overdose, children's literature, family, Italian culture, small town upbringing, divorce, domestic abuse

You can get a copy of Cheryl's gorgeous book at: www.gabbaluchiethewolf.com

Connect with Cheryl:

• IG www.instagram.com/gabbaluchiethewolf/
• FB www.facebook.com/gabbaluchiethewolf/

Write your blessings and lessons EVERY DAY in The Blessons Journal.

It takes gratitude journaling to the next level. The universe wants you to notice what it has to give you, show you and teach vou. Acknowledging it, especially in a dedicated place makes you a magnet for the good life. 

• Grab your Blessons Journal here. 
• Want to tell your story? Head over to www.blessonspodcast.com and hit the button to Be a Guest.
• Follow me on IG @mitzianncampbell @blessonspodcast
• Follow the show wherever you listen to podcasts for more great stories from extraordinary ordinary people.

Brandi Kelly took her first drink at 9. She lived the usual teenage ups and downs and experiences with alcohol, drugs, smoking, boys and even a pierced tongue. All the while seeking to fill a void because she did not feel comfortable being her.

Brandi became a bartender at 19. She was On her own in a single wide trailer. She says, “I got a chest tattoo, and I bought a Nova and I felt like hot shit.”

She’s a Lifelong bartender and party girl, turned recovering alcoholic, Brandi now dedicates her life to seeking joy and finding ways to inspire others to find their light in the dark. She found the bottom of her glass, and climbing out has led to the most beautiful journey in lessons and learning to truly love herself.

Congratulations to Brandi. She’s a newlywed and recently relocated to Texas with her husband and their 2 dogs Chunk & Luna. She is currently a bartender at Gullys Pub

*Topics: Alcohol and Drug Use

Connect with Brandi: 

• Growthopportunities.godaddysites.com https://www.facebook.com/brandi.castagno?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Write your blessings and lessons EVERY DAY in The Blessons Journal.

It takes gratitude journaling to the next level. The universe wants you to notice what it has to give you, show you and teach vou. Acknowledging it, especially in a dedicated place makes you a magnet for the good life.

• Grab your Blessons Journal here.
• Want to tell your story? Head over to www.blessonspodcast.com and hit the button to Be a Guest.
• Follow me on IG @mitzianncampbell @blessonspodcast
• Follow the show wherever you listen to podcasts for more great stories from extraordinary ordinary people.

Kristina Driscoll's husband was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's when their son was 5 years old. She was the caregiver to her husband and young son for 12 years. In a previous life, Kristina was a Financial Advisor and she continued to manage their investments throughout her husband's journey. Kristina has a podcast called "She's Brave" on Apple and Spotify. She helps women find their path to become brave, resilient, authentic and live their best life.

“We need to get in tune with who we really are and live unapologetically our life.”

Instagram @shesbravepodcast

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088299837697 

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/867546284566442

Website:  www.shesbravepodcast.com

*Topics: Alzheimer's Disease, therapy, marriage, parenting, true love, Unity Church

Write your blessings and lessons EVERY DAY in The Blessons Journal. It takes gratitude journaling to the next level. The universe wants you to notice what it has to give you, show you and teach you. Acknowledging it, especially in a dedicated place, makes you a magnet for the good life.

• Grab your Blessons Journal here.
• Want to tell your story? Head over to www.blessonspodcast.com and hit the button to Be a Guest.
• Follow me on IG @mitzianncampbell @blessonspodcast
• Follow the show wherever you listen to podcasts for more great stories from extraordinary ordinary people.

Any day is a perfect day for self-reflection. I’m starting the Sunday Blessons Bonus Series. I am taking some Sundays to dig a little deeper into something that was said in this week’s story. Because we get better by reflecting on what we learn (our lessons) and what we are grateful for (our blessings) and nothing changes until we are willing to look inside of ourselves and do the inner work. I hope you will take this short chat, find a quiet time and just think about how this applies or relates to you in some way. It’s all connected. And Self-reflection leads to self-discovery and that helps us get closer to self-actualization. When we show up in the world as our best selves, we create a ripple effect of energy sending good vibrations out there to be absorbed by humanity at large.

Dr. Fishman did two things which stand out to me. 01: He let his life flow and unfold while at the same time guiding it with his curiosity and intellect. 02: He is devoted to healing others, to giving generously his healing gifts even when this meant moving outside of the box of the medical establishment.

There won’t be any significant spoilers, so if you haven’t listened to Episode 5 with Dr. Fishman, go back and listen now. Keep in mind what I’m about to say to give your brain an extra boost as you hear all about his adventures.

Loren Fishman is a world-recognized pioneer in the treatment of low back pain, piriformis syndrome, osteoporosis and rotator cuff tear, and other conditions. He is associate editor of topics in geriatric rehabilitation, on the staff at Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, and a past president of the New York Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Loren is the author or editor of 100 academic articles and has written many books about yoga and medical conditions, including Relief Is In the Stretch: Cure Back Pain With Yoga (with Carol Ardman); Yoga for Multiple Sclerosis (with Eric Small); Yoga for Osteoarthritis and Yoga for Osteoporosis (with Ellen Saltonstall), and Healing Yoga. After graduating from Oxford University with an advanced degree in philosophy, Loren spent a year studying yoga with B. K. S. Iyengar in India before entering medical school, where he taught yoga to doctors, medical students, and nurses. Throughout his career, when appropriate, he has incorporated yoga into his medical practice.

For more information about Dr. Fishman, his practice and his study, visit https://www.manhattanphysicalmedicine.com/

212.472.0077 or email [email protected] 

I am living proof that Dr. Fishman's non-invasive technique of using simple yoga poses in combination with botulinum toxin really works to relieve scoliosis. 

It's truly a life-changing treatment. 

*Topics: running away from home, Oxford University, Yoga with BKS Iyengar in India, Love, Healing, Medicine

Write your blessings and lessons EVERY DAY in The Blessons Journal. It takes gratitude journaling to the next level. The universe wants you to notice what it has to give you, show you and teach you. Acknowledging it, especially in a dedicated place, makes you a magnet for the good life.

• Grab your Blessons Journal here.
• Want to tell your story? Head over to www.blessonspodcast.com and hit the button to Be a Guest.
• Follow me on IG @mitzianncampbell @blessonspodcast
• Follow the show wherever you listen to podcasts for more great stories from extraordinary ordinary people.

Fiona has always been lucky. She was a contest queen who fell into a series of fortunate situations, but somehow never felt "the love." She learned that self-love comes from within, not from outside circumstances. From New Zealand to England and back, she teaches us to dream big! 

*Topics: single mom, divorce, life near the ocean, expecting miracles 

You can connect with Fiona here:

• IG https://www.instagram.com/fiona_stothart/
• FB https://www.facebook.com/fionastothartcoaching/
• Website: www.fionastothart.com
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2O50z4QSpjL1c01oDoV6uE?si=e96e17ad7fa64b23
• Get a copy of Fiona’s book here:

Write your blessings and lessons EVERY DAY in The Blessons Journal. It takes gratitude journaling to the next level. The universe wants you to notice what it has to give you, show you and teach you. Acknowledging it, especially in a dedicated place, makes you a magnet for the good life.

• Grab your Blessons Journal here.
• Want to tell your story? Head over to www.blessonspodcast.com and hit the button to Be a Guest.
• Follow me on IG @mitzianncampbell @blessonspodcast
• Follow the show wherever you listen to podcasts for more great stories from extraordinary ordinary people.

Anna never expected to find herself homeless with three young children, yet there she was. She learned first-hand what drug addiction does to a family.

*Topics: single mom, survival, drug addiction, divorce, homelessness, resilience

Write your blessings and lessons EVERY DAY in The Blessons Journal. It takes gratitude journaling to the next level. The universe wants you to notice what it has to give you, show you and teach you. Acknowledging it, especially in a dedicated place, makes you a magnet for the good life. 

• Grab your Blessons Journal here.
• Want to tell your story? Head over to www.blessonspodcast.com and hit the button to Be a Guest.
• Follow me on IG @mitzianncampbell @blessonspodcast
• Follow the show wherever you listen to podcasts for more great stories from extraordinary ordinary people.

It's been a wild ride for Kate. She lives with love on her sleeve. 

*Topics: widowhood, cancer, Syracuse University, Studio 54, NYC, spiritual growth

If you feel like Kate is a kindred spirit, you can get in touch with her at [email protected]

Write your blessings and lessons EVERY DAY in The Blessons Journal. It takes gratitude journaling to the next level. The universe wants you to notice what it has to give you, show you and teach you. Acknowledging it, especially in a dedicated place, makes you a magnet for the good life.

 Grab your Blessons Journal here.

• Want to tell your story? Head over to www.blessonspodcast.com and hit the button to Be a Guest.
• Follow me on IG @mitzianncampbell @blessonspodcast
• Follow the show wherever you listen to podcasts for more great stories from extraordinary ordinary people.