The Extraordinary Self – Episode 1: Welcome to the Journey

This is the official launch of The Extraordinary Self! While there are two previous episodes, this marks the first under its true name—a name that reflects exactly what this podcast is about: embracing who we already are and discovering the extraordinary in our everyday lives.In this episode, I share why I chose this name, what it means to me, and how it connects to my book, An Ordinary Girl’s Journey to Self-Love. I dive into the five transformative shifts that changed my life and how implementing them can reshape the way we show up—not by trying to become someone else, but by calling forward who we already are.This podcast isn’t about fixing ourselves or striving for some future version of worthiness. It’s about presence, self-acceptance, and fully living now—not waiting for some big achievement to feel like our lives have truly begun. If you’ve ever felt like you’re searching for more, this episode is a reminder that everything you seek has already been divinely placed within you.I can’t wait to share this journey with you. Tune in and let’s step into our extraordinary selves together. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mariadelgaiso.substack.com