What Are You Made Of?

Mike "C-Roc" Ciorrocco
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Join me on "The What Are You Made Of? Show" where we share the ingredients of what went into making my guests and myself who we are. We will be sharing stories,aiming to help you reflect on your own past experiences, uncovering your true strength and resilience. This podcast is designed for those interested in Entrepreneurship and Personal Development, offering insights into performance, persistence, and inspiration. It's not just entertaining; it's a valuable resource for your journey of self-discovery and closing the gap between where you are and where you are capable of being.

  1. 1d ago

    The Neuroscience of Meditation, Happiness, and Inner Peace with Liam McClintock

    What if lasting peace isn’t something you find in the world, but something you train within your own mind? In this powerful conversation, Mike "C-Roc" sits down with Liam McClintock, founder of FitMind, a mental fitness nonprofit, and author of Fit Mind: 4 Steps to Lasting Bliss—Neuroscience and Meditation for Daily Life. Liam shares his remarkable journey from a career in private equity to traveling throughout Asia to study meditation and ultimately becoming a Buddhist monk. What began as a temporary commitment to deepen his meditation practice became a three-year transformation that completely reshaped how he viewed happiness, purpose, and the mind. Liam explains how neuroscience and meditation can work together to help us understand our thoughts, emotions, expectations, and patterns of suffering. He explores the Buddhist concept of “dukkha,” why unmet expectations can create mental turmoil, and how learning to observe the mind can help us cultivate greater peace and resilience. He also shares why meditation and taking action aren’t opposites, and how mindfulness can become a way of living rather than simply something we practice while sitting in silence. Mike and Liam dive into the importance of surrendering to outcomes, letting go of attachment, living with intention, and creating a “fit mind” while still pursuing meaningful goals in everyday life. Liam also opens up about why he ultimately chose to leave monastic life and bring the lessons he learned as a monk back into the world. Liam holds a B.A. from Yale University and an M.S. in Applied Neuroscience from King’s College London and has contributed to meditation research at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. This episode offers a thought-provoking look at meditation, neuroscience, inner peace, expectations, and what it truly means to train the mind for a better life. Website-www.fitmind.org https://www.instagram.com/fitmind/?hl=en

  2. 3d ago

    What Makes a Great Marriage? Lessons on Love, Growth, and Grace with Dr. Corey Allan

    In this episode of What Are You Made Of, Mike “C-Roc” sits down with Dr. Corey Allan, a licensed marriage and family therapist with more than 20 years of experience specializing in couples work and the co-host of Sexy Marriage Radio. Dr. Corey opens up about his own journey through faith, failure, restoration, and personal growth—and how those experiences shaped the way he helps couples build stronger, healthier marriages. Dr. Corey and Mike "C-Roc" dive deep into what it really takes to create a great marriage, emphasizing that lasting change starts with taking responsibility for yourself rather than trying to change your partner. They discuss the importance of emotional maturity, learning to sit with discomfort, listening without immediately trying to fix things, and asking the powerful question, “Would I want to be married to me?” They also explore how adversity, mistakes, and difficult seasons can ultimately become opportunities for growth, connection, and deeper understanding. From faith and grace to communication and personal accountability, this conversation offers practical insights for anyone looking to become a better spouse, partner, parent, and person. If you want to strengthen your relationships and become the kind of person who brings more connection, grace, and integrity into the lives of others, this episode is for you. Website - Https://smr.fm https://www.instagram.com/sexymarriageradio/

  3. 5d ago

    Beyond Security: Technology, Leadership, and the Power of Serving Others with Corey Nydick

    In this episode of What Are You Made Of, Mike "C-Roc" sits down with Corey Nydick, an electronic security industry veteran with nearly 29 years of experience helping businesses protect their people, assets, and operations. Corey shares how the security industry has evolved far beyond traditional cameras and alarms, with emerging technology now creating opportunities to support marketing, HR, operations, and overall business performance—turning security from an expense into a strategic investment with measurable ROI. Corey also opens up about his philosophy of partnering with customers and becoming an extension of their security program rather than simply another vendor. Beyond business, he and Mike dive into Corey’s passion for helping others, leadership, youth sports, fundraising, and the powerful life lessons he learned while supporting his daughter through her softball journey. From developing patience and resilience as a young pitcher to navigating the emotional transition when her competitive career came to an unexpected end, Corey reflects on the importance of embracing the process, learning from failure, and making the most of the time we have with the people we love. This conversation is a powerful reminder that success isn’t just about what you accomplish—it’s about who you help, the relationships you build, and the impact you leave along the way. Website- Www.pavion.com Social Media Links/Handles- https://www.facebook.com/cfnydick?rdid https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreynydick/

  4. Sep 11

    Master Your Mind: The Power of Breath with Jitesh Vaswani

    What if the same principles you use to engineer a complex system could also help you understand, tune, and master your own mind? In this episode of What Are You Made Of?, Mike "C-Roc" sits down with Jitesh Vaswani, a former RF engineer turned SKY Breath Meditation teacher, Director of Partnerships at the Art of Living Foundation, and CMO of Ayurvedic skincare brand Shankara Naturals. Jitesh spent more than a decade designing semiconductor chips used in communications and aerospace before realizing that his greatest work might not be engineering technology, but understanding the human mind. His journey into meditation and breathwork began at just 12 years old, when he discovered powerful tools for managing emotions, developing focus, and cultivating inner stability. Today, he applies the same curiosity and systems-based thinking he developed as an engineer to consciousness, personal growth, and human potential. Mike "C-Roc" and Jitesh explore the powerful connection between breathwork, the nervous system, mindset, and performance, including how breathing techniques can help shift the body from a stressed, fight-or-flight state into a calmer and more grounded state. Jitesh also shares his practical approach to building lasting habits through small, time-bound commitments, accountability, and celebrating small wins rather than allowing guilt or perfectionism to get in the way. The conversation goes deeper into spirituality versus religion, the importance of finding your own path, and why developing a stronger relationship with yourself can transform every other area of your life. Jitesh also explains why he believes breathing, meditation, and mindset training should be introduced at an early age and how these practices can help the next generation become more resilient, focused, and emotionally equipped to handle life's challenges. From engineering some of the technology behind modern communications to teaching people how to better understand their own minds, Jitesh's journey is a powerful reminder that true mastery isn't just about what we accomplish externally. It's also about developing the inner tools to navigate pressure, uncertainty, relationships, and adversity with clarity, purpose, and resilience. Website- www.shankara.com Social Media Links/Handles- https://www.instagram.com/jiteshvaswani/ https://www.youtube.com/@beyondtheknownpodcast

  5. Sep 9

    Why Visibility Matters: Mastering Personal Branding, Video, and Authentic Content with Keri Murphy

    How do you build a powerful personal brand, become more visible online, and confidently show up as the face of your business? In this episode of What Are You Made Of?, Mike “C-Roc” sits down with media veteran, entrepreneur, personal branding expert, and visibility strategist Keri Murphy to explore the power of authenticity, video marketing, and becoming known for your brilliance. With more than 30 years of experience on camera and 15 years helping entrepreneurs build their visibility, Keri shares the lessons she learned from starting in television as a child, building a seven-figure talent agency, navigating the 2008 recession, hosting shows on MTV and the Golf Channel, and eventually creating a successful business focused on helping entrepreneurs and leaders use their voice and story to grow. Mike "C-Roc" and Keri discuss why personal branding and visibility are essential for entrepreneurs, especially for business owners who are great at what they do but remain behind the scenes. Keri explains how to become more confident on camera, overcome the fear of being judged, and create content that feels authentic instead of overly scripted or polished. She also reveals why getting more “reps” on video can transform the way you communicate and why you don't need expensive equipment or a perfectly produced studio to create compelling content. The conversation also explores authentic marketing, social media content, storytelling, AI-generated content, and the importance of maintaining a genuine human connection in an increasingly digital world. Keri shares why perfection can prevent people from connecting with your brand and why your audience is more interested in your real experiences, personality, stories, and insights than a perfectly curated image. If you're an entrepreneur, coach, business owner, speaker, professional, or leader looking to build your personal brand, increase visibility, improve your on-camera presence, create better video content, and become the trusted face of your business, this episode is packed with practical insights to help you stop hiding behind your expertise and start showing the world what you're made of. Website- www.brilliantwomennetwork.com Social Media Links/Handles: https://www.facebook.com/brilliantwomennetwork https://www.instagram.com/brilliantwomennetwork/ https://www.instagram.com/keri.murphy/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerimurphy/

  6. Sep 7

    Your Body Is Talking: Nutrition, Nervous System Regulation, and Taking Back Your Health with Ali Miller

    In this episode of What Are You Made Of?, show Mike “C-Roc” sits down with Ali Miller, RD, functional medicine nutritionist, author, entrepreneur, and founder of Naturally Nourished, for a powerful conversation about food, health, energy, and the importance of staying curious enough to change your mind. Ali shares her deeply personal journey from being a ballerina and passionate vegan and animal-rights activist to experiencing severe anxiety, anemia, leaky gut, and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Her health struggles ultimately challenged everything she thought she knew about nutrition and led her toward traditional foods, functional medicine, and a food-as-medicine approach. Ali and Mike explore how chronic stress and nervous-system dysregulation can become major obstacles to healing, along with practical ways to help regulate the body through breathwork, somatic practices, grounding, and reconnecting with yourself. Ali also explains why health isn't about blindly following one diet, protocol, or metric, and why numbers from a scale, wearable, or health device should be viewed as data points rather than the ultimate measure of wellness. The conversation dives into the dangers of dietary dogma, the importance of listening to your body, and the value of remaining adaptable as your health needs change throughout different seasons of life. Ali also opens up about her evolving views on energy, frequency, grounding, and EMFs, sharing why she believes we should take greater ownership of our health rather than outsourcing every decision to technology or external measurements. From her transformation through traditional nutrition to her work helping others use food as medicine, Ali’s story is a powerful reminder that sometimes healing requires us to question what we believe, pay attention to what our bodies are telling us, and have the courage to change course. If you're looking to better understand the connection between nutrition, stress, the nervous system, and overall wellness, this conversation offers an insightful and thought-provoking perspective on taking back sovereignty over your health. Website: www.alimillerRD.com https://www.instagram.com/alimillerrd/?hl=en

  7. Sep 3

    The Evolution of Health Optimization: Peptides, Hormones and Longevity with Jay Campbell

    In this powerful episode of What Are You Made Of? show, Mike "C-Roc" sits down with health optimization pioneer, five-time international bestselling author, and leading voice in peptides, hormone optimization, metabolic health, and human longevity, Jay Campbell. Jay shares the story of his decades-long journey into health optimization, from discovering therapeutic testosterone in his late 20s to becoming one of the most respected voices in the rapidly evolving world of peptides and bioregulators. He opens up about the experiences, research, mentors, and personal experimentation that shaped his philosophy around optimizing the human body and mind. Mike "C-Roc" and Jay also discuss Jay’s newest book, Living Leaner, Longer, and Stronger, and why he intentionally created it as an accessible starting point for people who are new to peptides, hormones, and health optimization. Jay explains why the fundamentals still matter, why advanced tools aren't a substitute for doing the basics, and why becoming a “living demonstration” is essential if you want others to trust what you teach. The conversation goes beyond health and biohacking as Jay shares how he navigates intense business pressure and uncertainty through spiritual practice, perspective, and resilience. Together, Mike "C-Roc" and Jay explore leadership, personal accountability, surrounding yourself with people who challenge you to grow, and the mindset required to continually push the boundaries of your health, performance, and potential. Whether you're interested in longevity and human performance or simply looking to become stronger, healthier, and more intentional in every area of life, this episode offers an inspiring and thought-provoking look at what it means to truly optimize yourself from the inside out. Website: JayCampbell.com BioLongevityLabs.com Social Media Links/Handles: https://www.facebook.com/JayCampbell333/ https://www.instagram.com/jaycampbell333/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayccampbell/ https://x.com/JayCampbell333 https://www.youtube.com/JayCampbell333

  8. Sep 2

    Why Authenticity Builds Trust and Transforms Leadership with Leigh Brown

    In this episode of What Are You Made Of?, Mike “C-Roc” sits down with keynote speaker and strategic leader Leigh Brown for an inspiring conversation about authenticity, storytelling, leadership, and having the courage to step outside your comfort zone. Leigh shares her journey from being a self-described introvert and “super nerd” to becoming a powerful speaker and leader, explaining how one mentor saw something in her before she could see it in herself. She and Mike explore how authentic storytelling can build trust, create deeper connections, and turn a transactional message into something truly transformational. Leigh also opens up about her experience leading grassroots disaster relief efforts after Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina, an experience that shaped her new book, Next Is Now, and deepened her understanding of trust, service, community, surrender, and leadership. Throughout the conversation, Leigh and Mike discuss why people connect with realness over perfection, how vulnerability can create powerful moments of connection, and why your story may matter far more than you realize. If you’re ready to lead with greater authenticity, connect with people on a deeper level, and have the courage to embrace what comes next, this episode is for you. Website: https://www.leighbrown.com/ Social Media Links/Handles: https://www.facebook.com/LeighBrownSpeaker/ https://www.youtube.com/leighbrownspeaker?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.instagram.com/leighthomasbrown/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/leighthomasbrown/ https://rumble.com/user/leighthomasbrown https://www.tiktok.com/@leighthomasbrown https://leighthomasbrown.substack.com

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Join me on "The What Are You Made Of? Show" where we share the ingredients of what went into making my guests and myself who we are. We will be sharing stories,aiming to help you reflect on your own past experiences, uncovering your true strength and resilience. This podcast is designed for those interested in Entrepreneurship and Personal Development, offering insights into performance, persistence, and inspiration. It's not just entertaining; it's a valuable resource for your journey of self-discovery and closing the gap between where you are and where you are capable of being.

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  • Creator
    Mike "C-Roc" Ciorrocco
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    896
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Mike "C-Roc" Ciorrocco
  • Show Website
    What Are You Made Of?

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