Wake Up with Marci

Marci Hopkins

Wake Up with Marci Real Conversations. Radical Healing. Hosted by award-winning TV personality and author Marci Hopkins, Wake Up with Marci is a safe, honest space to explore life’s toughest transitions—mental health, addiction, grief, parenting, recovery, reinvention—and everything in between. With powerful guest stories, expert advice, and raw vulnerability, this show helps you heal, grow, and wake up to your worth.

  1. Healing After Sexual Assault: Amy McKiernan’s Story of Strength

    5D AGO

    Healing After Sexual Assault: Amy McKiernan’s Story of Strength

    Healing after sexual assault is possible—and this episode shows you how. In this powerful conversation, Amy McKiernan shares her journey from trauma and silence to healing, self-worth, and purpose. If you or someone you love is navigating trauma, this episode offers real tools, hope, and transformation. In this deeply moving and transformative episode of Wake Up with Marci, we are joined by author and advocate Amy McKiernan. Amy courageously opens up about her 20-year journey from the silence of sexual assault to a life of authentic power, peace, and purpose. Amy’s book, More Than a Survivor, is more than a memoir—it’s a roadmap. She shares her 8 Keys to Overcoming Trauma, designed to help you reclaim your voice, rebuild your self-worth, and move from surviving to truly thriving. In this episode, we discuss: * How to begin healing after sexual assault and release shame * The 8 Keys to overcoming trauma and reclaiming your inner strength * Moving beyond your past to create a powerful “second act” * How to support a survivor with compassion and understanding 🔗 CONNECT WITH AMY: * Website: https://amymckiernan.com/ * Book: More Than a Survivor: Eight Keys to Overcoming Sexual Assault * Instagram: @amymckiernan_author ✨ CONNECT WITH MARCI: * Subscribe for Weekly Inspiration: https://www.youtube.com/@wakeupwithmarci * Official Website: https://wakeupwithmarci.com/ * Pre-Order Marci’s New Book: Wake Up, You’re Not Broken (Launching April 7, 2026!) 👉 https://a.co/d/01J0qGld 🎧 New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Spreaker, iHeartRadio, YouTube, and ONNJ.

    44 min
  2. I hit rock bottom| Richard Taite’s Powerful Addiction Recovery Story

    MAR 19

    I hit rock bottom| Richard Taite’s Powerful Addiction Recovery Story

    What does it really take to overcome adversity, rebuild your life, and step into your purpose? In this powerful episode of Wake Up with Marci, I sit down with Richard Tate, a man whose story will challenge the way you see resilience, recovery, and personal transformation. Richard opens up about his journey through struggle, the lessons he learned along the way, and how he turned his life around to create meaning, impact, and hope for others. If you’ve ever felt stuck in your past, questioned your worth, or wondered if change is truly possible…this conversation is for you. ✨ In this episode, we discuss: * How to break free from destructive patterns * The truth about rebuilding your life after rock bottom * Mindset shifts that create real transformation * Why your past does NOT define your future * Practical steps to move forward with clarity and purpose This episode is a reminder that you are not broken…you are becoming. 🎧 New episodes of Wake Up with Marci every week featuring real conversations about recovery, mental health, and personal growth. 📘 My New Book (Available for Pre-Order Now): Wake Up, You’re Not Broken: What to Expect in the First 30 Days of Sobriety Launching April 7, 2026 Order here 👉https://a.co/d/01J0qGld 💫 Let’s Stay Connected: Instagram: @wakeupwithmarci 👇 Comment Below: What was your biggest takeaway from Richard Tate’s story? #RichardTaite #AddictionRecovery #RecoveryJourney #SobrietyJourney #RockBottom #HealingJourney #RecoveryStory #SoberLife #OvercomingAddiction #MentalHealthAwareness #HopeInRecovery #PersonalGrowth #InnerStrength #LifeAfterAddiction #RecoverySupport

    49 min
  3. Healing Complex Trauma and Grief | Living with Autism & Overcoming Psychological Abuse

    FEB 19

    Healing Complex Trauma and Grief | Living with Autism & Overcoming Psychological Abuse

    Healing complex trauma and grief is not easy — especially after experiencing psychological abuse and navigating life with autism. In this powerful episode of Wake Up with Marci, *Christopher Carazas* shares his personal journey of surviving emotional abuse, processing deep grief, and building resilience while living on the autism spectrum. Christopher opens up about the long-term effects of psychological abuse, trauma recovery, autism awareness, and breaking free from survival mode. This conversation brings hope, validation, and practical insight for anyone struggling with complex PTSD, emotional trauma, or grief. In this episode, you’ll learn about: * Signs and effects of psychological and emotional abuse * Healing complex trauma and grief * Living with autism as an adult * Breaking survival patterns and rebuilding identity * Mental health awareness and resilience Christopher is also an author who shares powerful lessons on trauma healing, personal growth, and overcoming adversity through his books. 📺 Watch More Conversations: [https://youtu.be/YovtDPdDlxI?feature=shared] [https://youtu.be/YdAMB6NazXc?feature=shared] Follow Christopher Carazas for more on trauma recovery, autism awareness, and emotional healing. facebook.com/christopher.carazas.2025/ Substack: ccarazas.substack.com Subscribe for more episodes focused on mental health, personal growth, trauma healing, and emotional resilience. #ComplexTrauma #PsychologicalAbuse #AutismAwareness #GriefHealing #EmotionalAbuseRecovery #MentalHealthMatters #WakeUpWithMarci

    39 min
  4. How Childhood Trauma Affects Adult Relationships, Self-Worth & PTSD Symptoms | Wake Up with Marci

    FEB 12

    How Childhood Trauma Affects Adult Relationships, Self-Worth & PTSD Symptoms | Wake Up with Marci

    Childhood trauma doesn’t stay in childhood. It can shape how we love, trust, attach, and see ourselves as adults. In this powerful episode of Wake Up with Marci, licensed therapist Allison Kirvan breaks down: How dysfunctional parenting impacts adult relationships* Signs of unresolved childhood trauma* PTSD symptoms rooted in early experiences* Emotional triggers and attachment wounds* How trauma affects self-worth and relationship patterns* Practical steps toward trauma healing and recovery If you struggle with people-pleasing, fear of abandonment, toxic relationship cycles, anxiety, or emotional reactivity, this episode will help you understand the root cause and remind you that healing is possible. ✨ Learn how to break unhealthy cycles and begin your trauma healing journey. 📺 Watch the Episodes: 🔗 https://youtu.be/OR3yTIsff5I 🔗 https://youtu.be/3lDQ_SyfdOU 🌷 About Our Guest – Allison Kirvan Allison Kirvan is a licensed therapist and practice owner specializing in childhood trauma, relational trauma, PTSD recovery, and attachment healing. She supports women in rebuilding self-worth, emotional regulation, and healthy relationship patterns. Follow Marci Hopkins: Website - https://wakeupwithmarci.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/wakeupwithmarci Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wake_up_with_marci/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wakeupwithmarci/  #ChildhoodTrauma #AdultRelationships #SelfWorth #PTSDRecovery #WakeUpWithMarci #HealingJourney #EmotionalHealing #PersonalGrowth #MentalWellness #TraumaHealing #OvercomingPTSD #InnerStrength #GrowthMindset #LifeHealing #MindBodySpirit #HealingVibes #SelfDiscovery #EmpoweredLiving #HolisticHealing

    43 min
  5. Stop living Paycheck to Paycheck: Financial Intentions with Naseema McElroy | Wake Up with Marci

    FEB 5

    Stop living Paycheck to Paycheck: Financial Intentions with Naseema McElroy | Wake Up with Marci

    What does it really mean to be financially intentional? In this inspiring episode of Wake Up with Marci, Naseema McElroy shares her powerful journey from earning six figures while struggling financially to transforming her life through mindset, discipline, and intentional money habits. Naseema is a Labor & Delivery nurse, published author, and founder of Financially Intentional. She opens up about overcoming bankruptcy, divorce, and financial stress while discovering that true financial freedom starts with awareness and purpose — not just income. If you are ready to break unhealthy money patterns, align your spending with your values, and take control of your financial future, this episode is for you. New episodes of Wake Up with Marci drop every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Spreaker, YouTube, OnNJ, and iHeartRadio. Follow Naseema McElroy: Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/financiallyintentional](https://www.instagram.com/financiallyintentional) Website: [https://www.financiallyintentional.com](https://www.financiallyintentional.com) #WakeUpWithMarci #NaseemaMcElroy #FinancialFreedom #MoneyMindset #PersonalFinance #FinancialLiteracy #WomenAndMoney #IntentionalLiving #DebtFreeJourney #WealthBuilding #StopLivingPaycheckToPaycheck #FinancialIntentions #WakeUpWithMarci #MoneyMindset #FinancialFreedom #WealthBuilding #BudgetSmart #FinancialWellness #MoneyManagementTips #FinancialGrowth #FinancialEmpowerment

    26 min

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Wake Up with Marci Real Conversations. Radical Healing. Hosted by award-winning TV personality and author Marci Hopkins, Wake Up with Marci is a safe, honest space to explore life’s toughest transitions—mental health, addiction, grief, parenting, recovery, reinvention—and everything in between. With powerful guest stories, expert advice, and raw vulnerability, this show helps you heal, grow, and wake up to your worth.

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