The ExtraOrdinary Self Podcast
By Maria del Gaiso
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Category: Self-Improvement
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Episodes: 60
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Welcome to The ExtraOrdinary Self Podcast—where we uncover the extraordinary hidden in the ordinary. I’m Maria del Gaiso, author of An Ordinary Girl’s Journey to Self-Love, and I believe that true transformation doesn’t come from becoming someone else—it comes from embracing who you already are.
This podcast is a fresh take on the themes from my book—comparison, self-acceptance, confidence, and self-love—giving you new perspectives, real talk, and actionable tools to break free from self-doubt and step into your full power.
Through deep conversations, thought-provoking insights, and personal stories, we’ll explore how the very things that make you feel "ordinary" are actually the foundation of your greatness. You don’t need to chase external validation or wait for a perfect moment—your extraordinary self is already within you. Let’s uncover it together.
You are more than enough. You are extraordinary.
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Episode #61 The Reason You Can’t Sit in Silence
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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You’re Misunderstanding Your Emotions
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Mar 22, 2026 |
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Episode #58 Why You Keep Self-Sabotaging (And It’s Not What You Think)
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Mar 15, 2026 |
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Episode #57 Peace Isn’t the Result of Growth — It’s the Proof
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Mar 06, 2026 |
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Episode #56 Stop Punishing Yourself: The Second Wound We Create
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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Episode #55 Evolving in Public With Integrity
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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Episode #54 The Quiet Miracle of Seeing Differently
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Dec 29, 2025 |
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Episode #53 Reverse Engineer Your 2026: The Episode You Didn’t Know You Needed
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Episode #52 Stop Wanting It. Claim It.
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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Episode #51 The Beauty in the Unknown: Why We Fear What We Can’t See
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Nov 14, 2025 |
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How Do You Want to Feel in January?
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Nov 08, 2025 |
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Episode #49 What You Do When You’re Bored Reveals a Lot
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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Smart People Do This… and It’s Holding Them Back
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Oct 26, 2025 |
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EP47: Two Things Can Be True — Living in the Paradox
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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You Know Enough, You Have Enough
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Oct 17, 2025 |
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The Experience You’re Having Is the One You Need
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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Sharpen Your Anticipation: The Skill That Feels Like a Life Hack
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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Two Keys to Peace: Honoring Growth & Accepting Temporary Mystery
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Oct 04, 2025 |
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Fall in Love with Being Alive
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Sep 26, 2025 |
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Collapse the Timeline: Why Investing In Yourself Gets You There Faster
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Sep 18, 2025 |
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9/11, Charlie Kirk, The Illusion of Hate + More
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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Subtract to Gain Wisdom: Countdown to 2026 Mini Series
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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In the End, We’re All Just People
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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Success Isn't Selfish It's Generous
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Aug 29, 2025 |
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Don’t Count 2025 (or Yourself) Out
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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Life Isn't a Straight Line-It's a Spiral
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Aug 18, 2025 |
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What Makes You Anti-Fragile?
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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Everyone Has Opinions — But Only You Know
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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The Disciplined Own These Two Underrated Traits
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Jul 28, 2025 |
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12 Lessons From Writing My Book That You Can Use
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Jul 07, 2025 |
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Before You Panic, Ask This: Would You Trade Places with Last Year’s You?
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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From Stage Lights to Real Life: Cass Wanda on Competing, Coaching & Confidence
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Jun 27, 2025 |
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Dear Younger Me: What Matters in the End
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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Everything Before 40 is Research: The Wild, Winding Path of Your 20s & 30s
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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Teenage Years Unfiltered: Choices, Consequences, and Redemption"
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Jun 08, 2025 |
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Childhood: Where the Software Was Written
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Jun 02, 2025 |
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Kairos Vs. Chronos: Time, Divinity, and the Sacred Now
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May 26, 2025 |
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Alchemizing the Past: Turning Pain Into Power Without Pretending It Didn’t Hurt
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May 15, 2025 |
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Energy Leaks You Don't Even Notice
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May 10, 2025 |
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Detached But Deeply Alive: The Art of Letting Go
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May 05, 2025 |
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Food: Friend, Enemy, or Frenemy? Fix Your Relationship with Food & Unlock the Next Level
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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Rethinking Habits: 7 Myths That Sabotage Your Growth
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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More Than The Mirror Part 2
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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More Than a Mirror Part 1: Male Side of Body Image
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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AI Won’t Replace You—It’ll Reveal You
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Apr 11, 2025 |
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The Art of Pivoting: How to Align with Your True Path Faster
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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Effort vs. Struggle: The Subtle Art of Doing Hard Things the Easy Way
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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When Friendships Fade—Knowing When to Walk Away & Letting Go Without Guilt
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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Bodybuilding with Purpose: Cali Fournier on Faith, Strength & Self-Worth
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Mar 23, 2025 |
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Are You a Pinball in Life? How Triggers Can Be Your Greatest Teachers
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Mar 14, 2025 |
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The Surprising Reason Why Your Habits Suck
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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10 Unconventional Confidence Hacks
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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Don't Let Comparison Use YOU, Let It Work FOR You
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Mar 02, 2025 |
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Why Affirmations Alone Sometimes Feel Like Lies
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Feb 24, 2025 |
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What If the Key to Fulfillment Isn’t Out There… But Hidden in Your Daily Routine?
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Feb 21, 2025 |
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How to Make Life Feel Better (Not Just Look Better)
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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You Can Love Yourself and Still Want to Change
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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The Extraordinary Self – Episode 1: Welcome to the Journey
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Feb 09, 2025 |
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Meeting Your Highest Self: A Journey Through Shadow and Light
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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The Sting of Rejection
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Jan 31, 2025 |