In this introspective episode, we journey back to the earliest chapter of our lives—childhood. Far from mere nostalgia, this reflection offers vital clues to who we truly are underneath the layers of societal conditioning. We explore how our earliest environments shaped our subconscious beliefs, the impact of family dynamics, and how even subtle childhood experiences leave lasting scripts. Whether you felt you belonged or struggled to fit in, this episode invites you to reparent your inner child, reclaim your original vibrancy, and bring fresh eyes to your past so you can walk freely into your future.
We also touch on the cyclical nature of life, parenting as an opportunity for redemption and growth, and why memory without emotional charge becomes wisdom. A powerful prelude to our next episode on adolescence—the turbulent forest between childhood and adulthood.
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Childhood: Where the Software Was Written
Episode 1 of "The Life Phases Series"
Jun 02, 2025

The ExtraOrdinary Self Podcast
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.
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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