Wake Up Call

The key to releasing emotional baggage might be in your closet. Think about it, how do you feel about the clothes in your closet? Is it filled with memories that you can't let go, or trendy pieces that you saw on Instagram, but don't really fit your style? Do you carry stories of what you think your clothes say about you?  Style Coach Amy McBride joins the podcast this week to talk about this...

On this week’s episode we have a triple threat: Women's Empowerment Coach, Nurse Practitioner, and all around badass! Jess Copacia is back to discuss how women undervalue themselves and the steps that you can take to prioritize yourself and step into the value you deserve. Jess Copacia a pediatric nurse practitioner, mom and wife with a passion to help other fierce women find their authentic self...

Do you feel like you could just hit the “reset” button and get a fresh start in life & work? Listeners, get your hearts ready: this week’s episode is so motivational and will give you the jolt you need to forge a better path for yourself! Raven Harris was living a life and that looked great from the outside, but she found that she needed a reset in her life. She took a chance and left her unfu...

In this week’s podcast, Nikki Steele is here to share her story of becoming a Young Stroke Survivor in her 20’s. Through Nikki's story, we're going to dig into what happens when a person who seems fully recovered from a physical illness continues to live in a body and a soul that has been forever changed. Nikki Steele lives in Charlotte, NC with her husband. She is an advocate for all things menta...

Do you thrive on external validation? So many of us do, and this week Sheila Anne Murray is unpacking why we feel the need for external validation and how to find internal validation and self worth.  Sheila Anne Murray is a Whole Person Certified Coach,  ICF Associate Certified Coach, and Certified Yoga Teacher. Her mission is to help high-achieving women curate their wildly beautiful li...

In this week’s episode, my first therapist, Dr. Kristina Peck, talks about what mindfulness is, how it impacts our mental and physical health, and how we can implement mindful practices in our everyday lives. If you’re someone who suffers from racing thoughts and anxiety, this is an episode you don’t want to miss! Dr. Peck bio - Kristina “Tina” Peck is a Charlotte, NC based psychologist in private...

This week we are talking with Mindset & Leadership Coach Carianna Lynne Hebert about what makes up comfort zones and how to break out of them. We’re also diving into “essence,” which is made up of your unique traits that help you thrive outside of your comfort zone. If you’re ready to step out of your comfort zone to pursue your biggest dreams, this is the episode for you! Carianna Lynne Heber...

In today’s episode, we are continuing our conversation on energy and being your most authentic self with Dana Childs. Dana lets us in on her personal spiritual journey, coming to terms with fear, and dropping judgment to open yourself up to a better life. Make sure you listen to Part 1 of our convo here - https://anchor.fm/wakeupcall-aliciahopkins/episodes/025-Exploring-Intuitive-Energy-Healing-wi...

You’ve probably heard the terms “energy,” “chakras,” and “vibrations” get thrown around a lot lately. If you don’t consider yourself a “woo woo” person, these words might not make a lot of sense in the context of happiness and fulfillment. But in today’s episode, Dana Childs, an Intuitive Energy Healer, is sharing all things energy so we can get a better understanding of how energy impacts our emo...

My guest today is Aaron Gooding, my friend and Personal Trainer whose story, mindset, and outlook on life will leave you feeling humbled and inspired. If you are in a life situation that feels dark, heavy, and never ending, this is the episode for you. Aaron Gooding is the owner and founder of F.I.T CONCEPTS, a fitness company focusing on functional integrated training and nutritional support. &nb...

Many of us have an urge to help, which often shows up in the need to step in and save the day by fixing everything. While this comes from a place of kindness and good intentions, it can actually be harmful to both the person you are trying to help and to yourself. In this episode, I’m sharing how you can show up and be supportive without doing the fixing yourself. Here are three things to keep in...

Today’s episode is all about self-care. Our guest today, Jasmin Egner, describes self-care best in this episode when she says it’s “a hell of a lot more than a bubble bath.” Self-care is about understanding what you need and want, and communicating those things through your words and actions so you can reclaim your personal power. From ditching perfectionism to feeling truly empowered, the self-ca...

Today’s episode is all about how to prepare for maintaining your great habits before, during, and after your vacation! Vacations are for rest and relaxation, but it’s also important to maintain your favorite habits so you can be fully present, engaged, and happy for your trip. I will show you exactly how to do this in the episode! Please reach out to me on Instagram @aliciadhopkins and let me know...

I’ve talked extensively about how your career or job shouldn’t be your only sources of personal fulfillment or identity. But, if you work a traditional 9-5 job, you spend a lot of time at work, so you should be doing something that feels aligned to your passions and values. That’s why I invited my friend Karen Weeks to talk us through what it looks like to pivot your career so you can actually loo...

Do you find yourself constantly second guessing your choices, questioning yourself, and living in fear of making a “wrong” choice? For this episode, I invited our friend Rachel Walt back to the podcast to chat more about surrendering to the outcome of our decisions. If the idea of letting go of control makes you anxious, I totally get it. Rachel talks us through practical and actionable ways to ma...

Today’s episode is all about the power of our subconscious.  About 95% of our everyday actions and decisions are made by our subconscious mind, meaning we think we’re in control when we might actually be letting our trauma, emotions, and bad habits get in the way of our biggest desires. In this episode, Energetic Alignment Coach Cati Winkel shares insight on how our subconscious mind works so...

Today’s episode is all about taking a step back from busyness, hustle, and burnout. Much easier said than done! That’s why I invited my friend Chelsea Capps to the show to explain how she went from burning the midnight oil to prioritizing herself and setting better boundaries in work and life. If you find yourself falling back into the pre-COVID hustle after the forced slowdown of 2020, this is th...

Are you clear on your purpose? Or do you hear the word “purpose” and feel the pressure to find this elusive thing that’s the key to everything? I felt inspired to make this episode because I believe your purpose is not this one, singular thing, but rather a bunch of simple things that we can find follow if we open our hearts and minds to it. If you feel like you’ve lost your purpose in the midst o...

Today’s episode is all about taking full ownership of your life. What started out as a conversation about planning turned into an incredible lesson on shifting your mindset into boss mode and prioritizing what’s most important to you in your life. Whether you’re a recovering people pleaser like me, or you’re already a bona fide boss, you do not want to miss this episode! Danielle Jefferson is the...

Today’s episode is all about PLAY! Somewhere in adulthood, we forget to infuse our lives with play, adventure, and fun. In today’s episode, I’m bringing on my friend Leah Milton to teach us how to add more play and adventure into our daily lives. Leah is a coach and entrepreneur whose life philosophy surrounds building community and empowering others through adventure. She has lived and worked all...

Today’s episode is all about alignment. Regardless of your relationship with the word “alignment,” it’s all about having clarity on who you are, what you want, and what actions you want to take next. Our guest, Rachel Walt, is an alignment expert. After a struggle with postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety, she started a self-exploration journey that led her to figure out what alignment mea...

For today’s episode, I interviewed Dr. Lisa A. Merritt, a Chiropractor, Naturopath, and founder of Weddington Chiropractic Wellness Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Merritt helps her clients by taking a holistic approach to what she calls the “triangle of health”: structural, nutrition, and emotional. If you’ve experienced a lot of aches and pains in conjunction with your anxiety, or if yo...

Today’s episode is seriously a dream! I am interviewing one of my mentors and podcast heroes, Betsy Pake, a Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner and Trainer and host of The Art of Living Big Podcast. In this episode, Betsy is going to help us unpack feelings of jealousy and what they can teach us about our innermost desires. We also discuss the idea of focus, and what can happen when ou...

For today’s episode, I interviewed Sarah Baus, an entrepreneur and the host of the What Else? Podcast! Sarah shares her Wake Up Call moment and the inner work she’s done to allow her to explore what else is possible for her life and her career. If you’ve struggled to quiet external praise and validation in favor of listening to your own inner voice, this is the episode for you! Connect with Sarah...

In today’s episode, I’m sharing some personal news… my anxiety came back! My job is transitioning back to the office and traveling for sales, and it brought me back to one of my biggest anxiety triggers: my car. So, I thought I’d share some of the coping mechanisms I’m using to handle this old trigger, and I wanted you to know that if something triggers your anxiety even though you’re putting in t...