THE MAKING OF ME

Aro Benaiah Kehinde
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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.

  1. 3h ago

    Trauma Is Not Who You Are: Understanding Healing & Identity with Jacob Modak | The Making of Me

    What if the pain you've been carrying all this time isn't actually who you are — but just a layer covering up your true self? In this profound episode of The Making of Me Podcast, holistic health practitioner Jacob Modak shares a perspective on trauma and identity that could change everything — revealing how trauma is simply residue layered over our authentic soul, and how peeling it away can liberate not just us, but our entire families for generations to come. 🎯 In this episode, you'll discover: Why trauma is not your identity — and the powerful shift that happens when you truly believe thatHow Jacob's 18 years of healing work shaped his understanding of trauma, identity, and the soulThe journey from self-blame and resentment toward genuine compassion and self-acceptanceWhy boundary-setting is one of the most powerful acts of healing — and how to actually do itHow healing yourself can create real generational change for your family and those around youA powerful analogy that will completely reframe how you see yourself and your painIf you've ever felt defined by what happened to you — this episode will remind you that your trauma is not your truth, and your healing is not just for you. 🔗 For coaching & programs: https://www.jacobmodak.com/coaching-programs🔗 Follow Jacob on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jacobmodak🔗 Watch Jacob on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jacobmodakcoaching 📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if it spoke to you🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode💬 Comment below — What's one belief about yourself that you've had to unlearn on your healing journey? #Trauma #Healing #MakingOfMePodcast #JacobModak #Identity #HolisticHealth #Podcast #GenerationalHealing #PersonalGrowth #Transformation #SelfCompassion #MentalHealth #Boundaries #Inspiration #Wellness

  2. 1d ago

    The Invisible Struggles and Strengths of Caregivers: Lessons from 25 Years of Partnership with Geoff Grant | The Making of Me

    What does it truly mean to give everything you have for someone you love — day after day, year after year, for 25 years? In this deeply human episode of The Making of Me Podcast, Geoff Grant explores the side of caregiving that rarely gets talked about — the invisible struggles, quiet sacrifices, and unexpected strengths that emerge when you commit to supporting a loved one through life's most difficult seasons. 🎯 In this episode, you'll discover: The real, unfiltered experience of caregiving over 25 years of partnershipHow creativity became a survival tool when the emotional weight felt too heavy to carryThe painful reality of feeling unseen and unacknowledged as a caregiver — and how to navigate itWhy accepting the caregiving role — rather than resisting it — transforms everythingThe unexpected strengths and gifts that decades of caregiving revealedPowerful lessons for anyone currently navigating caregiving or supporting someone who isIf you're a caregiver, love a caregiver, or have ever wondered how people carry such invisible weight with such quiet grace — this episode will move you, validate you, and remind you that you are not alone. 🔗 For more resources & to connect with Geoff: https://www.geoffgrantconsulting.com/🔗 Follow Geoff on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geoffgrantconsulting/ 📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if it resonated with you🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode💬 Comment below — What's one thing you wish more people understood about the caregiving journey? #Caregiving #MakingOfMePodcast #GeoffGrant #Resilience #Podcast #CaregiverSupport #MentalHealth #Inspiration #PersonalGrowth #Transformation #Healing #Empathy #HumanConnection #Wellness #Strength

  3. 1d ago

    Breaking the Church Stigma Around Mental Illness: Jeff Dalton's Journey to Healing & True Faith

    What happens when the place that's supposed to offer grace becomes the place that wounds you most? In this honest and courageous episode of The Making of Me Podcast, author and poet Jeff Dalton opens up about his deeply personal journey through depression, bipolar disorder, and the painful stigma he faced from church leaders who didn't understand his struggle — and how he found genuine healing and freedom on the other side. 🎯 In this episode, you'll discover: Jeff's raw, unfiltered journey battling depression and bipolar disorder while navigating faithHow church stigma around mental illness caused deep wounds — and why that needs to changeThe harmful impact of leaders who shame instead of support those struggling with mental healthHow vulnerability and authentic faith became the bridge to Jeff's healing and freedomWhy a loving, grace-filled relationship with Jesus goes far beyond performance and perfectionWhy faithfulness — not flawlessness — is what truly matters in the eyes of GodIf you've ever felt shamed for your mental health, judged for your struggles, or rejected by the very community that should have held you — Jeff's story will remind you that you are seen, loved, and never too broken for grace. 🔗 Learn more & connect with Jeff: http://www.expressionoftheheart.com/🔗 Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-dalton-22920524🔗 Get Jeff's book Spaces of the Heart — Poems and Devotionals: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C5Y3XTJK 📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if it touched your heart🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode💬 Comment below — Have you ever felt judged or misunderstood by a community that was supposed to support you? How did you find your way through? #MentalHealth #ChurchStigma #MakingOfMePodcast #JeffDalton #Faith #BipolarDisorder #Depression #Podcast #ChristianFaith #Healing #Vulnerability #Transformation #Grace #Inspiration #Wellness

  4. 2d ago

    How Changing Your Mindset Can Help You Defy Age: The Body Lesson Explained with Carolyn Hatton | The Making of Me

    What if the secret to feeling younger wasn't found in a bottle — but in the way you think? In this vibrant episode of The Making of Me Podcast, life success coach Carolyn Hatton shares her extraordinary journey from battling weight, self-doubt, and limiting beliefs to reclaiming her confidence, health, and vitality — even into her 80s. Carolyn breaks down her powerful "body lesson" and reveals exactly how your mindset, beliefs, and self-talk shape not just how you feel — but how you age. 🎯 In this episode, you'll discover: What the "body lesson" is and why it could be the most important shift you ever makeHow Carolyn went from weight struggles and self-doubt to vibrant health and unshakeable confidenceThe powerful connection between your thoughts, beliefs, and how your body agesWhy self-talk is one of the most underestimated tools for transformation at any ageThe exact principles Carolyn teaches women to help them reclaim their Second ActHow to start your own vibrant reinvention — no matter how old you are or how long you've felt stuckIf you've ever felt like your best years are behind you — Carolyn's story and the body lesson will prove that your most vibrant chapter may still be ahead. 🔗 Connect with Carolyn Hatton & learn more: https://the-foreveryoung.com/home🔗 Follow Carolyn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolyns_hatton/ 📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if it inspired you🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode💬 Comment below — What's one mindset shift that has genuinely changed how you feel about yourself? #MindsetShift #AgingGracefully #MakingOfMePodcast #CarolynHatton #BodyLesson #SecondAct #Podcast #WomensWellness #Reinvention #PersonalGrowth #Confidence #Transformation #Inspiration #Wellness #Motivation

  5. 3d ago

    Escaping the Hamster Wheel: How Founders Trap Themselves in Their Own Businesses with Peter Boolkah | The Making of Me

    What if the business you built to give you freedom is actually the thing keeping you trapped? In this eye-opening episode of The Making of Me Podcast, bestselling author Peter Boolkah breaks down why so many founders unintentionally build a prison around themselves — creating businesses that can't survive a single day without their constant presence, energy, and effort. 🎯 In this episode, you'll discover: Why so many founders trap themselves in businesses that were supposed to set them freeThe hard truth about solopreneurship — and why it often leads to burnout instead of freedomWhy 80% of small businesses fail in the first 5 years and what the survivors did differentlyThe most common mindset traps that keep founders running faster but going nowherePractical steps to break free from the hamster wheel and build a business that works without youHow to achieve true entrepreneurial freedom — and what that actually looks like in real lifeIf you're working harder than ever but feeling more trapped than free — this episode will give you the honest wake-up call and practical roadmap you need. 🔗 Learn more about Peter Boolkah & his work: https://www.boolkah.com/🔗 Connect with Peter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boolkah/ 📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if it hit home🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode💬 Comment below — In what way has your business ever felt more like a trap than a freedom? #Entrepreneurship #MakingOfMePodcast #PeterBoolkah #BusinessFreedom #HamsterWheelTrap #Solopreneurship #Podcast #SmallBusiness #Founder #Mindset #BusinessGrowth #PersonalGrowth #Inspiration #Leadership #Motivation

  6. 4d ago

    How One Step of Faith Changed Everything: Gary Janzen's Journey from Pastor to Global Mission Leader | The Making of Me

    What if one moment of obedience could change the course of your entire life — and the lives of thousands around the world? In this powerful episode of The Making of Me Podcast, Gary Janzen — Executive Director of the International Church Mission Service — shares the remarkable story of how he walked away from comfort and certainty to answer a single, life-altering calling rooted in Genesis 12:1. From youth pastoring in Canada to planting churches and supporting 86 missionaries across 50 countries, Gary's journey is a testament to what happens when you say yes to faith — even when the path ahead is unclear. 🎯 In this episode, you'll discover: The moment Gary heard the call from Genesis 12:1 and what made him choose obedience over comfortWhat it really cost him to leave a stable, comfortable life in ministry to step into the unknownHow one step of faith led to planting churches and mobilizing 86 missionaries across 50 countriesThe role of trust, risk, and surrender in building a global ministry from the ground upWhat Gary has learned about purpose, calling, and obedience after years on the mission fieldHow Gary's story can help you discern and respond to your own God-given callingIf you've ever felt the pull toward something greater but fear has kept you from saying yes — Gary's story will remind you that faith always rewards the obedient step. 🔗 Support the ministry or connect with Gary: https://www.icms.org/ 📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if it moved you🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode💬 Comment below — What's one step of faith you took that completely changed the direction of your life? #Faith #MakingOfMePodcast #GaryJanzen #Missions #Leadership #Obedience #ChristianFaith #Podcast #GlobalMissions #Purpose #Calling #Inspiration #Transformation #Resilience #Motivation

  7. 5d ago

    Finding Everyday Joy: How to Notice the Good in a Busy World with Peg Guilfoyle | The Making of Me

    What if joy wasn't something you had to chase — but something you just had to learn to notice? In this beautiful episode of The Making of Me Podcast, award-winning author Peg Guilfoyle shares how the simple, deliberate act of paying attention can help us rediscover everyday joy — even in the middle of busy, messy, difficult seasons of life. 🎯 In this episode, you'll discover: How simple acts of noticing can completely shift the way you experience your everyday lifeThe powerful connection between curiosity, creativity, and joy — and how to cultivate all threeHow Peg balanced a full, busy life while staying rooted in wonder and beautyPractical tips for slowing down and paying attention in a world that never stops movingThe story behind her Midwest Book Award-winning book An Eye for Joy and what inspired itHow to start seeing the world through new eyes — no matter how ordinary your day feelsIf you've been rushing through life and missing the moments that matter most — this episode will gently slow you down and remind you where joy has been hiding all along. 🔗 Sign up for Peg's joyful essay series & explore her work: https://pegguilfoyle.com/🔗 Follow Peg on Instagram: http://instagram.com/peg_guilfoyle_author/ 📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if it inspired you🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode💬 Comment below — What's one simple everyday moment that brings you genuine joy? #EverydayJoy #MakingOfMePodcast #PegGuilfoyle #AnEyeForJoy #Mindfulness #Podcast #Curiosity #Creativity #Inspiration #SlowDown #PersonalGrowth #Gratitude #Transformation #Wellness #Motivation

  8. 5d ago

    How Overcoming "You Can't" Turned Rejection into a Creative Superpower: Zac Baldwin | The Making of Me

    What happens when the world keeps telling you "you can't" — and you decide to create anyway? In this inspiring episode of The Making of Me Podcast, Zac Baldwin shares how a lifetime of rejection didn't break his creative spirit — it became the very fuel that powered it. From struggling through dance classes to writing powerful female action heroes in Hollywood, Zac's story is one of stubborn persistence, relentless creativity, and an unshakeable refusal to compromise his vision. 🎯 In this episode, you'll discover: How Zac turned a lifetime of being told "you can't" into his greatest creative superpowerThe real story behind his journey from rejection and self-doubt to writing for HollywoodWhy stubborn persistence is often the most underrated ingredient in any creative careerHow embracing hard work and discomfort became the foundation of his creative processThe powerful message behind writing strong female action heroes and why representation mattersWhy staying true to your vision — even when the industry says no — might be the most courageous act of allIf you've ever been told you're not enough, not talented enough, or not the right fit — Zac's story will remind you that rejection is just redirection in disguise. 🔗 Get the book The Legend of Johnnie Swann: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-legend-of-johnnie-swann-zac-baldwin/1147862102 📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if it inspired you🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode💬 Comment below — What's one "you can't" moment in your life that ended up pushing you toward something greater? #Rejection #Creativity #MakingOfMePodcast #ZacBaldwin #Hollywood #Persistence #Podcast #LegendOfJohnnieSwann #Resilience #CreativeSuperpower #PersonalGrowth #Inspiration #Storytelling #Motivation #Transformation

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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.

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  • Creator
    Aro Benaiah Kehinde
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    596
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Aro Benaiah Kehinde
  • Show Website
    THE MAKING OF ME