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. LIFE AFTER 40 IS NOT WHAT YOU THINK! | Dr. Kyle on Health, Longevity & Human Potential

    1D AGO

    LIFE AFTER 40 IS NOT WHAT YOU THINK! | Dr. Kyle on Health, Longevity & Human Potential

    This episode of Wake Up With Marci will challenge everything you believe about aging, health, and your future. Marci sits down with Dr. Kyle Hulsebus, a third-generation chiropractor, author, speaker, and Health & Human Potential specialist, to reveal why turning 40 is NOT the beginning of decline… but the beginning of your strongest, clearest, most powerful chapter. Most people slow down after 40. But what if that’s a mindset problem, not a reality? Dr. Kyle, an experienced chiropractor, breaks down how spinal health, body alignment, mindset, and lifestyle are deeply connected—and how simple daily shifts can unlock energy, clarity, focus, and long-term health you didn’t think was possible. This isn’t motivation. This is a wake-up call. 💥 In this episode you’ll discover: * Why most people get aging completely wrong after 40 * How chiropractic health impacts energy, focus, and longevity * The hidden connection between spine health, mindset & performance * The daily habits that quietly destroy (or build) your longevity * How to realign your life for more clarity, focus, and purpose * Why small changes now can completely reshape your next 20 years 🧠 You’ll walk away with: A new understanding of health, aging, and human potential, plus practical tools you can start using immediately to feel better, think clearer, and live longer with intention. 📅 New episodes every Thursday Watch and listen every Thursday on YouTube, Spotify, Spreaker, iHeart, Apple Podcasts & ONNJ. Connect with our guest [https://linktr.ee/drkylehulsebus] 📖 Marci’s New Book Now Available on Amazon: Wake Up, You’re Not Broken: What to Expect in the First 30 Days of Sobriety 👉 [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GLN3MNF77]  #LifeAfter40 #DrKyle #Longevity #HealthOptimization #HumanPotential #AgeWell #HealthyAging #PeakPerformance #WellnessJourney #Biohacking #MindBodyHealth #Vitality #FunctionalMedicine #HealthyLifestyle #ReinventYourLife

    44 min
  2. She Was Told “You Can’t” — Now She’s Thriving with an Invisible Disability | Michelle Steiner

    MAY 7

    She Was Told “You Can’t” — Now She’s Thriving with an Invisible Disability | Michelle Steiner

    What is it really like living with an invisible disability—and being told your dreams aren’t possible? In this powerful episode of Wake Up with Marci, Michelle Steiner shares her inspiring journey of resilience, self-belief, and defying limitations. After being told “you can’t,” Michelle went on to earn her degree from Slippery Rock University, become a published writer, and build a meaningful career supporting students as a paraeducator. This conversation sheds light on invisible disabilities, dyscalculia, and nonverbal learning disability, while offering real tools for overcoming self-doubt and stepping into your worth. ✨ In this episode, you’ll learn: * What invisible disabilities really look like * How to overcome limiting beliefs and labels * Tools for building confidence and resilience * Why your path doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s Michelle’s story is proof: you are capable—no matter what you’ve been told. 🔗 Connect with Michelle: www.michellesmission.com 🎧 New episodes every Thursday on Apple, Spotify, YouTube & more 📖 Marci’s book: Wake Up, You’re Not Broken: What to Expect in the First 30 Days of Sobriety 👉 https://a.co/d/01J0qGld  #MichelleSteiner #InvisibleDisability #DisabilityAwareness #ThrivingAgainstOdds #OvercomingChallenges #Resilience #PersonalGrowth #Empowerment #MentalStrength #HopeAndHealing #LifeTransformation #BreakingBarriers #StrengthWithin #YouCanDoIt #InspirationDaily

    4 min
  3. Wake Up, You’re Not Broken: Healing, Sobriety & Reclaiming Your Life with Olivia Verhulst

    APR 30

    Wake Up, You’re Not Broken: Healing, Sobriety & Reclaiming Your Life with Olivia Verhulst

    This week on Wake Up with Marci, Marci dives into a deeply honest and empowering conversation with Olivia Verhulst. Together, they explore the powerful message behind Marci’s new book Wake Up, You’re Not Broken—a reminder that no matter your past, healing is always possible. Olivia, a sobriety coach and inner work guide, brings both professional insight and lived experience to the conversation. Through her work, she helps individuals break free from addiction patterns, reconnect with themselves, and build a life rooted in clarity, purpose, and emotional resilience. From navigating substance and alcohol addiction to embracing sobriety, Olivia shares her journey with raw vulnerability and strength. This episode sheds light on the realities of addiction, the courage it takes to choose recovery, and the transformation that comes with truly showing up for yourself. *What you’ll learn in this episode:* * Why you are not defined by your struggles * The truth about substance and alcohol addiction * What sobriety really looks and feels like * How to begin your healing journey with compassion * The power of reclaiming your story A must-listen for anyone seeking hope, healing, and a reminder that you are never broken—just becoming. ✨ 📖 Marci’s New Book Now Available on Amazon: Wake Up, You’re Not Broken: What to Expect in the First 30 Days of Sobriety 👉 [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GLN3MNF77] Connect with our guest: 🌐 [https://theinnerworkwitholivia.com/] 📸 [https://www.instagram.com/theinnerwork_witholivia?igsh=bGh2MDBycDF5NWN4]  #YoureNotBroken #Healingpodcast #SobrietyJourney #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealthAwareness #EmotionalHealing #SelfWorth #InnerStrength #RecoveryIsPossible #LifeTransformation #HealingIsPossible #PersonalGrowth #ReclaimYourLife #HopeAndHealing

    32 min
  4. Thriving Beyond 50: Menopause, Power & Reinvention with Jacqueline “Jack” Perez

    APR 23

    Thriving Beyond 50: Menopause, Power & Reinvention with Jacqueline “Jack” Perez

    This week on Wake Up with Marci, Jacqueline “Jack” Perez joins the conversation to break the silence around menopause and redefine what life after 50 can truly look like. From navigating physical and emotional changes to reclaiming confidence, purpose, and vitality, this episode is all about thriving, not just surviving. Jack shares honest insights, practical wisdom, and empowering perspective shifts that every woman needs to hear. Whether you’re approaching menopause, in the middle of it, or supporting someone who is, this episode will leave you feeling informed, inspired, and ready to step into your next chapter with strength. What you’ll learn: * How to understand and manage menopause symptoms with confidence * Mindset shifts to embrace aging as a powerful new chapter * Ways to rebuild energy, identity, and self-worth after 50 * How to prioritize your health mentally, physically, and emotionally * Practical steps to thrive, not just survive, in midlife and beyond 📖 Marci’s New Book Now Available on Amazon: Wake Up, You’re Not Broken: What to Expect in the First 30 Days of Sobriety 👉 [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GLN3MNF77] Connect with our guest Website: www.kuellife.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kuellife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kuellife/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kuellife Pinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/kuellife/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kuellife870 Because life after 50? It’s not the end of something it’s the beginning of something powerful.  #ThrivingBeyond50 #JacquelinePerez #MenopauseJourney #MidlifeReinvention #WomenEmpowerment #WomenOver50 #LifeAfter50 #PowerfulWomen #ConsciousAging #HealthyAging #WomensHealth

    46 min
  5. Christian Ray Flores: The 4 Seasons of Life That Will Change Your Future | Wake Up with Marci

    APR 16

    Christian Ray Flores: The 4 Seasons of Life That Will Change Your Future | Wake Up with Marci

    What if understanding the 4 seasons of life could completely transform your purpose, mindset, and success? In this powerful conversation, Christian Ray Flores opens up about his early life, the journey of building Xponential Life, and his transformative concept of the “4 seasons of life.” Discover how each season shapes your identity, purpose, and growth. Through his work, Christian helps professionals unlock clarity, purpose, and exponential growth in both life and business. 💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: * The 4 seasons of life and how to identify where you are * How to navigate personal and professional transitions * Turning early life challenges into purpose and impact * Building a mission-driven company with clarity * Mindset shifts for resilience, faith, and growth * How to reinvent yourself at any stage of life 🎧 New episodes drop every Thursday on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Spreaker | iHeartRadio | YouTube | ONNJ 📖 Marci’s New Book Now Available on Amazon: Wake Up, You’re Not Broken: What to Expect in the First 30 Days of Sobriety 👉 [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GLN3MNF7](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GLN3MNF7) 🔗 Connect with Christian Ray Flores: LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianrayflores/] Facebook: (https://www.facebook.com/thechristianrayflores) X:(https://x.com/ChristianRay) YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@thechristianrayflores] Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/christianrayflores] TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@christianrayflores]  #WakeUpWithMarci #ChristianRayFlores #SeasonsOfLife #LifeTransformation #PersonalGrowth #MindsetShift #LifeLessons #PurposeDrivenLife #SelfAwareness #InnerGrowth #FutureFocused #lifechallenges

    45 min
  6. From Vertigo to Purpose: Helene Beck on Mental Health, Healing & Finding Hope

    APR 9

    From Vertigo to Purpose: Helene Beck on Mental Health, Healing & Finding Hope

    What happens when life suddenly stops you in your tracks? In this powerful episode of Wake Up with Marci, Helene Beck motivational speaker, educator, mental health advocate, and host of the Coming From The Heart Podcast shares her deeply personal journey through a nine-month battle with vertigo that changed everything. From physical challenges to emotional struggles, Helene opens up about how this difficult season impacted her mental health and how she transformed pain into purpose. In this episode, we cover: * Helene’s 9-month battle with vertigo and its life-altering impact * The connection between physical health and mental health * Finding healing through nature and “sand in your shoes” * Shifting perspective after hardship * Mental health awareness and suicide prevention * Signs someone may be struggling—and how to help * Starting meaningful conversations around mental health * The story behind the Coming From The Heart Podcast * Turning pain into purpose and helping others This is a must-watch if you’re navigating a difficult season or want to better support someone who is. New episodes of Wake Up with Marci every Thursday Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iheart, spreaker and ONNJ.  Connect with Helene Beck: Instagram: @coming_fromtheheartpodcast Website: [https://www.comingfromtheheart.net/] Don’t forget to like, comment and subscribe for more powerful conversations on mental health, healing and personal growth Marci’s book is now available on Amazon:  Wake Up, You’re Not Broken: What to Expect in the First 30 Days of Sobriety [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GLN3MNF7] #HeleneBeck #WakeUpWithMarci #MentalHealthAwareness #HealingJourney #FromPainToPurpose #MentalHealthSupport #HealingIsPossible #SelfHealing #OvercomingStruggles #InnerHealing #MindsetShift #TraumaRecovery #HolisticHealing

    29 min
  7. Sobriety, Healing & Self-Worth | Dina LaFountaine on Recovery, Purpose & What Really Helps

    APR 2

    Sobriety, Healing & Self-Worth | Dina LaFountaine on Recovery, Purpose & What Really Helps

    Your past doesn’t define you—but healing requires truth. 🕊️✨ In this powerful episode of Wake Up with Marci, Dina LaFountaine shares her journey from addiction to sobriety—and how she turned her pain into purpose, now helping others through her work at Mountainside Treatment Center. Dina is also a featured expert in Marci’s upcoming book, Wake Up, You’re Not Broken, and in this conversation, she brings real, honest insight into what recovery actually looks like—beyond the surface. Together, we talk about sobriety, healing, rebuilding self-worth, and the different paths available in recovery. Dina also explains Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)—what it is, how it supports some people in recovery, and why removing stigma around it matters. While MAT was not part of her personal journey, her perspective offers clarity and compassion for those exploring their options. This is a conversation about real healing, real choices, and real transformation. ⸻ 💬 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔ Dina’s personal sobriety journey and what changed everything ✔ What life actually looks like after getting sober ✔ How to rebuild self-worth and identity in recovery ✔ The truth about MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment) ✔ Why there is no one-size-fits-all path to healing ✔ How helping others became part of Dina’s purpose ✔ Insights from Wake Up, You’re Not Broken to support your first 30 days ⸻ 📖 Pre-Order Marci’s New Book: Wake Up, You’re Not Broken: What to Expect the First 30 Days of Sobriety 👉 https://a.co/d/01J0qGld ⸻ 🎧 Listen + Watch “Wake Up with Marci” New episodes every Thursday Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | iHeartRadio | Spreaker | ONNJ ⸻ 🤍 Connect with Dina LaFountaine: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dinalafonte?igsh=a3UxY2VzY21lNm5m  #SobrietyJourney #AddictionRecovery #HealingJourney #SelfWorth #DinaLaFountaine #RecoverySupport #SoberLiving #MentalHealthAwareness #EmotionalHealing

    25 min
  8. Healing After Sexual Assault: Amy McKiernan’s Story of Strength

    MAR 26

    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

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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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