Wake Up with Marci

Marci Hopkins

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MENTAL HEALTH
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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.

2D AGO

Healing While Staying Sober: The Struggles We Don’t Talk About

In this powerful and deeply honest episode of Wake Up With Marci, Marci sits down with Michelle Kalz, a recovery professional who works at a recovery center in the United States, for a raw and real conversation about sobriety, healing, and the struggles of staying in recovery. Michelle brings both professional insight and lived experience as she shares what it truly means to choose sobriety—not just once, but every single day. Together, they unpack the emotional highs and lows of recovery, the unseen battles, the moments of doubt, and the strength it takes to keep showing up for your healing. This episode is a reminder that recovery isn’t linear, sobriety isn’t perfect, and healing doesn’t happen overnight—but choosing yourself is always worth it. Whether you’re on your own recovery journey, supporting someone you love, or simply craving an honest conversation about resilience and hope, this episode will meet you right where you are. 🎧 New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, and YouTube. Follow Michelle Kalz; https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-k-kalz-mha-9093894/ Follow Wake Up with Marci: Instagram: @wakeupwithmarci Facebook: Wake Up with Marci Website: www.wakeupwithmarci.com 🔔 Subscribe to the channel for more episodes of Wake Up with Marci filled with inspiration, healing, and real conversations. #HealingInSobriety #SoberLife #RecoveryJourney #MentalHealthMatters #EmotionalHealing

43 min
JAN 8

Why We Panic When Life Is Going Well | Dr. Dain Heer on Self-Sabotage & Inner Freedom

Why do we start to panic just when life finally seems to be going well? In this powerful episode of Wake Up With Marci, Marci sits down with bestselling author and international speaker Dr. Dain Heer to explore the unconscious patterns that cause us to sabotage happiness, success, and ease. Dr. Dain breaks down why the nervous system often reacts to joy and expansion with fear, how past conditioning keeps us stuck in survival mode, and what it really takes to feel safe receiving more in life. This conversation will challenge the belief that struggle is normal—and open the door to a different way of living with more clarity, calm, and choice. If you’ve ever wondered why peace feels unfamiliar or why things fall apart when they’re going right, this episode is a must-listen. 🎧 New episodes drop every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Spreaker, iHeartRadio, and YouTube. Connect with Dr. Dain; 🌍 Website: drdainheer.com 📚 Books: shop.drdainheer.com 🎥 YouTube: youtube.com/drdainheer 📷 Instagram: @dainheer Follow Wake Up with Marci: Instagram: @wakeupwithmarci Facebook: Wake Up with Marci Website: www.wakeupwithmarci.com 🔔 Subscribe to the channel for more episodes of Wake Up with Marci filled with inspiration, healing, and real conversations. #SelfSabotage #InnerFreedom #EmotionalAwareness #HealingJourney #PersonalGrowth #MindsetShift

50 min
JAN 1

Why I Quit Drinking: Melissa McGovern on Sobriety, Clarity & Choosing Yourself

What really happens when you quit drinking—and choose yourself instead? In this episode of Wake Up with Marci Marci sits down with Melissa McGovern, alcohol-free coach, podcaster, and the voice behind The Sober New Yorker, to share her powerful sober life journey. Melissa opens up about gray area drinking, the health wake-up call that led her to quit alcohol, and how sobriety transformed her mental clarity, confidence, and sense of self. Together, they break down the myths around sober living, the fear of missing out, and why an alcohol-free life is about freedom—not restriction. Whether you’re sober-curious, questioning your relationship with alcohol, or already on your sobriety journey, this conversation offers honesty, validation, and hope. 🔔 In this episode, you’ll learn: * What “gray area drinking” really means * Signs it may be time to quit drinking * How sobriety impacts confidence and mental health * Why choosing an alcohol-free life can be empowering Connect with Melissa: [Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.] @thesobernewyorker 👉 Don’t forget to *like, subscribe, and share* if this episode resonates.

28 min
12/25/2025

Healing the Habit of People-Pleasing: Anxiety, Boundaries & Self-Trust with Carrie Howard

In this week’s episode of Wake Up with Marci, Marci sits down with Carrie Howard for a heartfelt and eye-opening conversation about anxiety, people-pleasing, and the journey back to self-trust. They unpack how people-pleasing often develops as a survival response, why anxiety keeps us stuck in cycles of over-giving and self-abandonment, and what it truly means to set boundaries without guilt. Carrie shares compassionate insights on learning to listen to your inner voice, honoring your needs, and rebuilding trust in yourself—one choice at a time. If you’ve ever struggled to say no, worried about disappointing others, or felt disconnected from your own needs, this episode offers reassurance, clarity, and practical wisdom to help you choose yourself with confidence. ✨ A powerful conversation for anyone ready to stop people-pleasing and start living with more ease, authenticity, and self-respect. Connect with Carrie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveanxietysolutions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thriveanxietysolutions TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thriveanxietysolutions Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thriveanxietysolutions

46 min
12/18/2025

Mental Health, Motherhood & Neurodiversity with Natalia Aiza

In this powerful episode of Wake Up With Marci, Marci sits down with Natalia Aíza, LPC, therapist, mental health advocate, and founder of Kairos Wellness Collective, for an honest conversation about motherhood, OCD, mental health, and neurodiversity. Natalia shares her personal and professional perspective on living with OCD, navigating motherhood while managing mental health, and why understanding neurodiversity is essential for healing, compassion, and self-acceptance. Together, they break stigma, normalize hard conversations, and offer hope to anyone feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or alone. This episode is a must-listen for mothers, caregivers, mental health advocates, and anyone seeking greater awareness and empathy around OCD and neurodiversity. 🎙 New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Spreaker & ONNJ Connect with Natalia; [Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.] @letstalk.ocd Publishing house for: Self-Guided Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy for OCD https://zeitgeistpublishing.com www.kairoswellnesscollective.com Here is the Book: the book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/818083/self-guided-exposure-and-response-prevention-therapy-for-ocd-by-natalia-aiza-lpc-ma/ Follow Wake Up with Marci: Instagram:[@wakeupwithmarci] Facebook: [Wake Up with Marci] Website: [www.wakeupwithmarci.com] 🔔 Subscribe to the channel for more episodes of Wake Up with Marci filled with inspiration, healing, and real conversations.

43 min
12/11/2025

The Sober Shift: Choosing Yourself with Suzanne Warye

This week on Wake Up With Marci, author and advocate Suzanne Warye joins us for a powerful conversation on living an abundant, empowered sober life. Suzanne opens up about her journey of breaking free from societal pressures like “mommy wine culture,” reclaiming her identity, and finding purpose in sobriety. We explore the emotional, physical, and spiritual shifts that come with choosing a sober lifestyle, the misconceptions that hold people back, and how sobriety can lead to deeper clarity, connection, and healing. 🎙️ New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Spreaker, iheart and ONNJ 👉 Follow Suzanne Warye https://www.instagram.com/suzannewarye?igsh=OG9rdHlnaTRkdWx1 for more inspiration on sober living. 👉 Follow Marci Hopkins for weekly empowerment and healing content.

35 min
12/04/2025

Anxiety, Chronic Illness, and the Fight for Your Health With Dr. Tracy Shevell

This week on Wake Up With Marci, Marci sits down with Dr. Tracy Shevell, a high-risk OB/GYN and women’s health advocate, for a powerful conversation about anxiety, chronic illness, and the importance of women standing up for themselves. Dr. Shevell breaks down the silent struggles many women face, the emotional toll of chronic conditions, and why advocating for your own health is not just important—it's lifesaving. Her insights, vulnerability, and guidance will leave you feeling informed, validated, and empowered. ✨ New episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Spreaker, YouTube, and more. Tune in, share with a friend, and let’s wake up to healing and hope together. Connect with Dr. Tracy Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn: @tracyshevellmd Follow Wake Up with Marci: Instagram: [@wakeupwithmarci] Facebook: [Wake Up with Marci] Website: [www.wakeupwithmarci.com] Don’t miss this insightful conversation that could change lives! Like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring content. 💡💬

43 min
11/27/2025

Ginny Priem: The Truth About Cheating, Narcissists & Rebuilding Your Life

This week on Wake Up With Marci, Ginny Priem joins us for a raw and revealing conversation about betrayal, heartbreak, and the shocking discovery that her partner was living a double life. Ginny opens up about the moment everything shattered, the emotional toll of being in a narcissistic relationship, and the inner work it took to reclaim her peace and power. We also dive into her transformative books, the tools she created to help others heal, and how choosing yourself—no matter how broken you feel—is the first step to freedom. It’s real, it’s emotional, and it’s a wake-up call for anyone who’s ever doubted their intuition. ✨ New episodes every Thursday Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, and YouTube (ONNJ). Connect with Ginny: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginny-priem-8a87248/ nstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginnypriem/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ginnypriem YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGyzQcBdoL1GoLaBCkE9Bag Follow Wake Up with Marci: Instagram: [@wakeupwithmarci] Facebook: [Wake Up with Marci] Website: [www.wakeupwithmarci.com] Don’t miss this insightful conversation that could change lives! Like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring content. 💡💬

25 min

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.

Creator

Marci Hopkins
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

48
Rating

Clean
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