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Awaken The Extraordinary

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by Kristi Madero

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141 episodes
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I don't know about you, but I feel like more often than not, I'm coming unraveled. Which is funny because while I do feel like I'm coming unraveled, I also feel like I'm so tightly wound up it's a wonder I can even move. AND, even though I'm in a state of unraveling, I apparently like to make things more challenging for myself and question LOTS of things. All these stories people have told me, stuff I've been telling myself...I can't NOT try to unravel those. So it's like there is unraveling happening all over the place and I'm standing in the middle of the chaos trying to keep my composure while also accepting the mess that life often seems to be. And LASTLY, in spite of the internal and external chaos, I still feel little glimmers of hope sometimes - hope in what is yet to be. Hope that I have the power to change things I don't like. Hope that I can make a positive impact on the world. Hope that I'm going to do an OK job raising my son. Hope that things aren't going to turn out as awful as I think they are... I'm not going to act like I'm perfect or have life all figured out, because I don't. I'm not going to act like I'm happy all the time and all I ever see is sunshine and rainbows, because that is often not how I feel or what I experience. But sometimes, I do feel like I have a good handle on what's going on, how I'm feeling, what the "right" thing to do is. And sometimes, I AM happy and hopeful. And I know that all of this is OK. If ANY of this resonates with you, I'm happy you're here. And thank you, by the way, for being here. Let's try to get through the beautiful mess that life is together, OK? You can find me at @itsactuallykristi on Instagram, or email me at Kristi@awakentheextraordinary.com. If you love this episode, be sure to "Follow" and Like/Love/Do all the things! Thank you!

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10/29/2021

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May 1, 2026

Episode 140: The One That Isn't A Comeback

<p>Remember how LL Cool J rapped "Don't call it a comeback?" It was because it wasn't really a comeback...because he was still there - he never actually left. And that's how it's been for me.</p><p>*Side Note: If you don't any any clue what I'm talking about, consider "Mama Said Knock You Out" required listening.</p><p>The last episode I published was about a year and a half ago...and I haven't been gone - I've just been living life, and let me tell you - LIFE has been LIFE-ING.</p><p>The last four years have sucked, and these last two? They reallllly sucked. But something I realized these last few weeks was that this podcast thing? Something I created to help others feel less alone? It's actually made ME feel less alone at a time when I probably needed it most.</p><p>This isn't a comeback episode, but it's a bit of an update, a "Thank You," and a "What's to Come" all rolled into one.</p><p>So sit back, press "Play," and maybe enjoy some raw cookie dough while you listen.</p><p>Did you love this episode? If so, I want to know! Send me a DM @itsactuallykristi on Instagram, or send me an email at Kristi@awakentheextraordinary.com.</p><p>If you reallllly loved the episode, please "Like It" or "Heart It" or whatever it is you need to do to show the podcast some love on whatever platform you're listening on. And if you leave a review, please let me know so I can personally thank you! (And I actually will!)</p><p>Oh - and one last thing! You can share whatever episode you're enjoying in your Stories too! If you do, be sure to tag @itsactuallykristi and I'll re-share!</p><p>OK....I think that's it! Thank you SO much for listening - I really DO appreciate it and I appreciate YOU!</p>

Episode thumbnail for Episode 139: The One That's A Quickie

December 21, 2024

Episode 139: The One That's A Quickie

Kristi Hines reveals why she's taken a break from the podcast, acknowledging the irregular schedule and asking listeners to be patient as she navigates her priorities.

Episode thumbnail for Episode 138: The One Where She (Kind Of) Fills in the Gaps

November 19, 2024

Episode 138: The One Where She (Kind Of) Fills in the Gaps

Host Kristi explains the podcast's name change and her year-long hiatus, sharing personal updates and the reasons behind her break.

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What is Awaken The Extraordinary?

I don't know about you, but I feel like more often than not, I'm coming unraveled. Which is funny because while I do feel like I'm coming unraveled, I also feel like I'm so tightly wound up it's a wonder I can even move.

AND, even though I'm in a state of unraveling, I apparently like to make things more challenging for myself and question LOTS of things. All these stories people have told me, stuff I've been telling myself...I can't NOT try to unravel those. So it's like there is unraveling happening all over the place and I'm standing in the middle of the chaos trying to keep my composure while also accepting the mess that life often seems to be.

And LASTLY, in spite of the internal and external chaos, I still feel little glimmers of hope sometimes - hope in what is yet to be. Hope that I have the power to change things I don't like. Hope that I can make a positive impact on the world. Hope that I'm going to do an OK job raising my son. Hope that things aren't going to turn out as awful as I think they are...

I'm not going to act like I'm perfect or have life all figured out, because I don't. I'm not going to act like I'm happy all the time and all I ever see is sunshine and rainbows, because that is often not how I feel or what I experience.

But sometimes, I do feel like I have a good handle on what's going on, how I'm feeling, what the "right" thing to do is. And sometimes, I AM happy and hopeful. And I know that all of this is OK.

If ANY of this resonates with you, I'm happy you're here. And thank you, by the way, for being here. Let's try to get through the beautiful mess that life is together, OK?

You can find me at @itsactuallykristi on Instagram, or email me at Kristi@awakentheextraordinary.com. If you love this episode, be sure to "Follow" and Like/Love/Do all the things! Thank you!

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