THE MAKING OF ME

Aro Benaiah Kehinde

“THE MAKING OF ME” is a podcast that explores the real experiences that shape who we become; the struggles, the lessons, the turning points, and the moments we usually keep to ourselves. You’ll love this show if you enjoy honest storytelling, personal growth, and conversations that help you reflect on your own journey. Each episode breaks down simple but powerful truths about life, identity, and becoming better, one step at a time. It’s real, it’s relatable, and it’s made for anyone who’s growing, evolving, or finding their way.

  1. 4h ago

    Why Most Addiction Recovery Programs Fail: The 90% Solution You're Missing | Craig Perra | The Making of Me

    Why do so many addiction recovery approaches focus only on stopping the behavior—yet still struggle to create lasting change? In this powerful episode of The Making of Me Podcast, Craig Perra, founder of the Mindful Habit System, shares his deeply personal journey from rock bottom to becoming a global coach helping people rebuild their lives beyond addiction. Drawing from both lived experience and years of coaching, Craig explains why traditional recovery models often miss the deeper drivers of behavior—and why true transformation requires more than just sobriety. Instead, he introduces a more holistic approach focused on habits, identity, purpose, emotional awareness, and self-love—the often-overlooked 90% of lasting recovery. 🧠 In this episode, you'll discover: Why most addiction recovery programs fail to create long-term changeThe “missing 90%” of recovery beyond stopping the behaviorHow habits and identity shape compulsive behaviorsWhy willpower alone is not enough for transformationThe role of purpose, structure, and self-awareness in healingHow to rebuild a life that naturally replaces destructive patternsA new perspective on sustainable recovery and personal growthIf you or someone you know has struggled with unwanted behaviors or addiction, this conversation offers a grounded, practical, and human-centered approach to change. 🔗 Learn more about the Mindful Habit System:Mindful Habit Help 🔗 Connect with Craig Perra on LinkedIn:Craig Perra LinkedIn 📌 Don’t forget to:👍 Like this video if it gave you insight🔔 Subscribe for more transformational conversations💬 Comment below — Do you think recovery is more about habits than willpower? #AddictionRecovery #MindfulHabit #CraigPerra #MakingOfMePodcast #BehaviorChange #Healing #HabitFormation #MentalHealth #PersonalGrowth #SelfAwareness #RecoveryJourney #Transformation

    30 min
  2. 8h ago

    How Jaw Development and Childhood Habits Affect Orthodontic Health Around the World | Dr. Amanda Wilson | The Making of Me

    Did you know that the way children eat, chew, and breathe can influence their facial development and dental health for a lifetime? In this eye-opening episode of The Making of Me Podcast, Dr. Amanda Wilson, orthodontist and founder of Straight Smile Solutions, shares fascinating insights into how childhood habits shape jaw development, airway health, facial structure, and the growing need for orthodontic treatment around the world. From differences in childhood feeding practices across cultures to the recent popularity of "mewing," Dr. Wilson explains the science behind healthy facial growth and what parents can do to support their children's long-term oral health. 🦷 In this episode, you'll discover: How chewing habits influence jaw and facial developmentThe connection between breathing patterns and orthodontic healthWhy more children today are experiencing crowded teeth and airway issuesDifferences between childhood feeding practices across different culturesThe truth behind the growing trend of mewingPractical tips parents can use to support healthy growth and developmentHow early habits can reduce the need for future orthodontic treatmentIf you're a parent, educator, healthcare professional, or simply interested in child development, this conversation offers valuable insights that could impact generations to come. 🔗 Explore free orthodontic resources and educational videos:Straight Smile Solutions 🔗 Connect with Dr. Amanda Wilson on LinkedIn:Dr. Amanda Wilson LinkedIn 📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if you learned something new🔔 Subscribe for more health and personal development conversations💬 Comment below — Had you ever heard about the connection between breathing and jaw development? #DrAmandaWilson #Orthodontics #JawDevelopment #AirwayHealth #StraightSmileSolutions #MakingOfMePodcast #DentalHealth #Parenting #ChildDevelopment #Mewing #FacialGrowth #OralHealth #Braces

    31 min
  3. 12h ago

    Why Confident Professionals Still Freeze When Speaking English — And How to Fix It | David De' Ath | The Making of Me

    Why do surgeons, CEOs, engineers, and highly skilled professionals still freeze when it's time to speak English in meetings, interviews, or presentations? In this insightful episode of The Making of Me Podcast, David De' Ath, founder of English Speaking Gym and creator of The Fluency Code, explains why knowing English isn't the same as speaking it confidently under pressure. Drawing from his experience helping professionals communicate more effectively, David reveals why language anxiety persists, how traditional language education often misses the mark, and what it takes to develop genuine fluency through structured speaking practice and real-world application. 🗣️ In this episode, you'll discover: Why intelligent and successful professionals still freeze when speaking EnglishThe most common patterns that keep people stuck despite years of learningWhy traditional language education often fails to build speaking confidenceThe science behind intentional discomfort and accelerated improvementHow to overcome the fear of making mistakes when speakingPractical strategies for improving fluency in meetings, interviews, and presentationsWhat it takes to move from "good enough" English to confident communicationIf you're ready to stop overthinking, start speaking with confidence, and unlock new opportunities in your career, this conversation is for you. 🔗 Learn more about The Fluency Code:The Fluency Code 📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if it helped you🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on personal growth and professional development💬 Comment below — What's your biggest challenge when speaking English confidently? #DavidDeAth #TheFluencyCode #EnglishFluency #SpeakEnglishConfidently #MakingOfMePodcast #CommunicationSkills #LanguageLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment #PublicSpeaking #Confidence #CareerGrowth #EnglishSpeaking #Fluency

    22 min
  4. 1d ago

    How Advanced Voice Biofeedback Transforms Lives: Releasing Hidden Emotional Patterns | The Making of Me

    What if the key to emotional healing has been hidden in something you use every day—your voice? In this fascinating episode of The Making of Me Podcast, Deepak Chari shares how Advanced Voice Biofeedback is helping people uncover and release deep subconscious emotional patterns that often drive anxiety, stress, and long-term limiting beliefs. By analyzing the subtle frequencies in the voice, this approach aims to reveal hidden emotional imprints formed through life experiences—and support people in shifting those patterns toward greater clarity, calm, and emotional balance. This conversation also explores how early experiences, trauma, and repeated emotional conditioning can shape how we think, feel, and respond in everyday life—and what it takes to begin changing those patterns from within. 🧠 In this episode, you'll discover: How your voice can reflect subconscious emotional patternsWhat Advanced Voice Biofeedback is and how it is usedWhy certain emotional and behavioral patterns keep repeatingHow early life experiences can shape long-term beliefs and reactionsStories of people experiencing emotional release and personal changeThe connection between awareness, emotion, and personal transformationHow people begin the process of emotional regulation and healingIf you’ve ever felt stuck in repeated emotional cycles or overwhelmed by anxiety and stress, this conversation offers a new way to understand what might be happening beneath the surface. 🔗 Book a complimentary 15-minute consultation:https://fastanxietyhelp.com/ 🔗 Connect with Deepak Chari on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepakcharifastanxietyhelp/ 📌 Don’t forget to:👍 Like this video if it resonated with you🔔 Subscribe for more transformational conversations💬 Comment below — Do you think your voice can reflect your emotional state? #Biofeedback #EmotionalHealing #Transformation #MentalHealth #MakingOfMePodcast #VoiceTherapy #SubconsciousMind #AnxietyRelief #HealingJourney #SelfAwareness #PersonalGrowth #Wellbeing

    33 min
  5. 1d ago

    How Childhood Trauma Shapes Us—And How We Heal As Individuals and a Nation | Phyllis Levitt | The Making of Me

    How does childhood trauma shape the adults we become—and the society we live in? In this deeply insightful conversation, renowned psychotherapist and author Phyllis Levitt draws from over three decades of clinical experience to reveal how the emotional wounds of childhood continue to show up in our relationships, behaviors, and even our collective systems as a nation. She explores the powerful connection between individual healing, family systems, and societal patterns, showing how unresolved trauma is often passed down and repeated across generations—and what it truly takes to break those cycles. This conversation offers a compassionate and eye-opening perspective on healing, resilience, and transformation, both personally and collectively. 🧠 In this episode, you'll discover: How childhood trauma shapes adult emotions, behavior, and relationshipsThe role of family systems in passing down unresolved painWhy personal healing is deeply connected to collective and national healingHow cycles of dysfunction repeat across generations and societyWhat it takes to begin real, sustainable emotional healingThe importance of compassion, awareness, and self-understandingIf you’ve ever wondered why certain patterns keep repeating in your life—or in society—this conversation will give you a new lens of understanding and hope. 🔗 Learn more about Phyllis Levitt’s work:https://phyllisleavitt.com/ 🔗 Connect on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/phyllis-leavitt-630179255/ 📌 Don’t forget to:👍 Like this video if it resonated with you🔔 Subscribe for more meaningful conversations💬 Comment below — Do you believe healing individuals can help heal society? #Healing #Trauma #Psychotherapy #MentalHealth #PhyllisLevitt #MakingOfMePodcast #ChildhoodTrauma #EmotionalHealing #InnerWork #PersonalGrowth #CollectiveHealing #Wellbeing #AmericaInTherapy Updated Full YouTube Description

    28 min
  6. 1d ago

    The Power of Joyful Leadership—How It Transforms Workplaces | Dr. Katie McIntyre | The Making of Me

    What if leadership wasn’t just about performance and results—but about joy, connection, and human flourishing? In this powerful episode of The Making of Me Podcast, Dr. Katie McIntyre, founder of the Joyful Leadership Academy, shares her journey from school principal to researcher and leadership thought leader, pioneering a new way of thinking about how leaders shape workplace culture. Through her work, she reveals how joy is not a soft extra in leadership—but a strategic driver of engagement, wellbeing, and performance. ✨ In this episode, you'll discover: What joyful leadership really means in modern organizationsHow leaders directly influence culture, wellbeing, and performanceWhy joy is essential for engagement and psychological safetyPractical ways leaders can build trust, connection, and purpose at workHow to shift from pressure-driven leadership to people-centered leadershipThe link between research, emotional intelligence, and real-world leadership impactWhy joyful leadership is becoming a competitive advantage for organizationsIf you are a leader, manager, or aspiring changemaker, this conversation will help you rethink how you lead—and how your leadership impacts every person around you. 🔗 Explore Joyful Leadership Academy:Joyful Leadership Academy 🔗 Connect with Dr. Katie McIntyre on LinkedIn:Dr Katie McIntyre LinkedIn 📌 Don’t forget to:👍 Like this video if it inspired you🔔 Subscribe for more leadership transformation conversations💬 Comment below — Do you believe joy should be part of leadership? #JoyfulLeadership #DrKatieMcIntyre #LeadershipDevelopment #WorkplaceWellbeing #MakingOfMePodcast #Leadership #EmployeeEngagement #Culture #EmotionalIntelligence #PsychologicalSafety #PurposeDrivenLeadership #OrganizationalGrowth

    30 min
  7. 2d ago

    The Power of Inner Mastery; Why Mind Quotient (MQ) is the Missing Piece for Leaders | The Making of Me

    Why do high-performing leaders often achieve success outwardly but still feel misaligned internally? In this insightful episode of The Making of Me Podcast, Nami Prakash shares her personal journey from high-pressure executive environments to discovering a transformative leadership framework: the Mind Quotient (MQ). MQ goes beyond IQ and EQ—it focuses on inner alignment, self-awareness, and sustainable leadership energy, helping leaders perform at a high level without losing themselves in the process. 🧠 In this episode, you'll discover: Why outward success doesn’t always equal inner fulfillmentWhat Mind Quotient (MQ) is and how it differs from IQ and EQThe turning point that led Nami from pressure-driven leadership to inner masteryHow leaders can better manage energy, clarity, and emotional balancePractical tools to strengthen self-awareness and intentional leadershipHow vulnerability and connection improve team culture and performanceWhy MQ is becoming essential for the next generation of leadersIf you’re a leader, entrepreneur, or high achiever feeling stretched or misaligned, this conversation will help you rethink what true success looks like—from the inside out. 🔗 Take your MQ self-assessment:MQ Check-in 🔗 Learn more about coaching & MQ:Coach Nami Website 🔗 Connect on LinkedIn:Nami Prakash LinkedIn 📌 Don’t forget to:👍 Like this video if it resonated with you🔔 Subscribe for more leadership transformation conversations💬 Comment below — Do you think inner mastery matters more than external success? #MindQuotient #MQ #Leadership #InnerMastery #NamiPrakash #MakingOfMePodcast #EmotionalIntelligence #SelfAwareness #LeadershipDevelopment #Burnout #PersonalGrowth #HighPerformance #Mindset #WorkLifeBalance

    30 min
  8. 2d ago

    From Near-Death to Divine Calling: Prophet Afolabi’s Journey and the Power of Spiritual Healing | The Making of Me

    What does it mean when a life is interrupted by the unseen—and completely redirected by destiny? In this powerful episode of The Making of Me Podcast, Prophet Afolabi Aduroja shares his extraordinary journey growing up in Nigeria, experiencing unexplainable visions as a child, surviving a near-death spiritual attack, and ultimately discovering a divine calling that transformed his life and has impacted hundreds across continents. From fear and confusion to healing, purpose, and miracles, his story reveals how faith, family, and a mother’s prayers can reshape a destiny that once seemed broken. 🙏 In this episode, you'll discover: Prophet Afolabi’s early childhood experiences with visions and spiritual encountersThe near-death spiritual attack that became a turning point in his lifeHow his calling led to a ministry of healing and transformationThe role of faith, prayer, and family in shaping destinyThe difference between inherited religion and personal spiritual encounterHow purpose can emerge from pain and life-changing experiencesIf you’ve ever questioned destiny, faith, or the deeper meaning of life experiences, this conversation will challenge and inspire you. 🔗 Learn more about the ministry:Wind of Change Ministry 🔗 Follow Prophet Afolabi Aduroja on Instagram:Instagram 🔗 Connect on Facebook:Facebook 📌 Don’t forget to:👍 Like this video if it impacted you🔔 Subscribe for more powerful transformation stories💬 Comment below — Do you believe destiny can “choose” a person? #ProphetAfolabi #SpiritualJourney #Faith #Healing #MakingOfMePodcast #DivineCalling #Testimony #Inspiration #FaithStory #Transformation #Purpose #Miracles #NigeriaStories

    17 min
5
out of 5
32 Ratings

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“THE MAKING OF ME” is a podcast that explores the real experiences that shape who we become; the struggles, the lessons, the turning points, and the moments we usually keep to ourselves. You’ll love this show if you enjoy honest storytelling, personal growth, and conversations that help you reflect on your own journey. Each episode breaks down simple but powerful truths about life, identity, and becoming better, one step at a time. It’s real, it’s relatable, and it’s made for anyone who’s growing, evolving, or finding their way.