Wake Up with Marci

What if financial freedom has less to do with how much you earn and more to do with how you think about money? In this episode of Wake Up with Marci, Marci sits down with Kim Butler, wealth advisor, financial educator, and founder of Prosperity Thinkers, to explore how your relationship with money shapes your financial future. Kim shares practical insights on building true financial security, over...

What happens when you've achieved everything you thought you wanted, yet still feel unfulfilled? In this episode of Wake Up with Marci, Marci sits down with Melissa Franks business strategist, Fractional COO, speaker, founder of On Call COO, and advocate for domestic violence awareness and family court reform. Melissa shares how her journey through personal and professional setbacks reshaped her d...

What if the biggest thing holding you back isn't your circumstances—but what you believe about yourself? In this powerful episode of Wake Up with Marci, Marci Hopkins sits down with Dawn Daigneault to explore the life-changing topic of self-worth and why it influences every area of our lives. From relationships and career success to mental health, boundaries, and the ability to receive love, our s...

What happens when the people who are supposed to love and support you become the source of your deepest pain? In this powerful episode of Wake Up with Marci, Marci Hopkins sits down with Shawn Howerton to discuss the heartbreaking realities of family estrangement, mental alienation, narcissistic behavior, and the long journey of rebuilding your life after profound loss. Shawn shares his personal e...

Are you wondering what happens during the first 30 days of sobriety? In this powerful solo episode of Wake Up with Marci, Marci Hopkins shares her personal recovery journey and the inspiration behind her new book, Wake Up, You're Not Broken: What to Expect in the First 30 Days of Sobriety. Whether you're newly sober, sober curious, in addiction recovery, or supporting someone on their sobriety jou...

How do you rebuild your life after addiction? In this powerful episode of Wake Up With Marci, Anthony Samuels shares his incredible story of overcoming drug addiction, finding sobriety, and discovering a greater purpose through faith, community, and service. Anthony opens up about hitting rock bottom, the difficult road to recovery, and the life-changing moments that led him to create a future fil...

Feeling emotionally drained, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself? In this powerful episode of Wake Up With Marci, Marci Hopkins sits down with author and wellness advocate Tracy Doyle for an honest conversation about emotional burnout, chronic stress, self-healing, and learning how to reconnect with yourself again. Tracy shares her personal healing journey, the inspiration behind her book,...

What really happens during menopause and can hormone replacement therapy (HRT) actually help? This week on Wake Up With Marci, Dr. Paula joins us for an eye-opening conversation about menopause, hormone health, anti-aging, regenerative aesthetics, and functional medicine. Dr. Paula shares how hormone imbalances can affect energy, mood, weight, sleep, skin, mental clarity, and overall wellness and...

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 afte...

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 car...

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. Th...

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 shi...

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 professi...

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...

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...

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...

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...

On this episode of Wake Up with Marci, we sit down with nationally recognized adolescent psychologist and parenting expert Dr. Cam Caswell to discuss how to parent teens with less conflict and more connection. As “The Teen Translator,” Dr. Cam has helped thousands of families navigate the chaos of adolescence with calm, clarity, and compassion. Today, she shares science-backed tools and real-world...

This week on Wake Up with Marci, Marci sits down with human behavior expert Dr. John Demartini for a transformative conversation on self-discovery, personal values, and breaking free from the stories that keep you stuck. Dr. Demartini explains how the narratives we repeat shape our identity — and how to consciously reframe them to create clarity, fulfillment, and purpose. He shares his powerful te...

How can small moments of happiness transform your life and business? This week on Wake Up With Marci, Mercedes and Anastasia Korngut, co-founders of Small Bits of Happiness, share how they built a brand rooted in intentional joy and meaningful connection. In this inspiring conversation, they open up about entrepreneurship, mindset, personal growth, and why embracing small daily moments can lead to...

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 psycho...

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 tra...

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 a...

This week on Wake Up With Marci, Marci sits down with entrepreneur, speaker, and Love Is Blind star Kelly Chase for a deeply healing and grounded conversation about self-worth, love, and somatic healing. Kelly shares how somatic practices helped her regulate her nervous system, release stored emotional patterns, and reconnect with her body after years of seeking validation through relationships. T...

In this solo episode of Wake Up With Marci, Marci Hopkins explores how the stories we tell ourselves shape our reactions, emotions, and healing. When we only see one side, we stay stuck in patterns of frustration, misunderstanding, and emotional overwhelm. In this episode, you’ll learn:    •   Why perspective matters more than being right    •   How reacting from old stories keeps you stuck    •  ...