What Are You Made Of?

In this powerful episode of What Are You Made Of? , Mike “C-Roc” sits down with renowned cult expert, author, and mental health professional Steven Hassan for a deep, eye-opening conversation about identity, influence, and freedom of thought. Steve shares his personal and harrowing story of being recruited into a far-right authoritarian cult at just 19 years old, how his personality and beliefs we...

On this episode of What Are You Made Of? , Mike "C-Roc" sits down with visionary producer, artist, and podcast host Shemaiah Reed. Known for his platform I Am Refocused Radio , Shemaiah has interviewed over 1,000 thought leaders, athletes, and innovators, using media, music, and storytelling to uplift diverse voices. Shemaiah shares his journey from growing up in Michigan with a creative...

In this deeply moving episode of What Are You Made Of? , Mike “C-Roc” sits down with Mason Sawyer to have an honest, raw, and compassionate conversation about grief, trauma, and what it truly means to keep living after unimaginable loss. Mason shares his story of losing his wife, three children, brother, and nephew in a devastating car crash in 2021, an experience that shattered his world and forc...

In this powerful and deeply reflective episode of What Are You Made Of? , Mike “C-Roc” sits down with Nathan Crane—natural health researcher, certified holistic cancer coach, Amazon #1 bestselling author, inspirational speaker, and 20x award-winning documentary filmmaker—to explore the true nature of human potential. Nathan shares his belief that we are all made of the same life force energy and h...

In this powerful and deeply reflective episode of What Are You Made Of? , Mike “C-Roc” Ciorrocco sits down with Dr. Beth Capecchi, a psychologist in private practice, mother of three teenagers, wife, and host of the podcasts Never Perfect Dr. Beth and Never Perfect Faith . Dr. Beth brings both professional insight and lived experience to an honest conversation about mental health, faith, parenting...

In this episode of What He Made Of , Mike “C-Roc” sits down with Grammy-winning songwriter, author, speaker, and Hootie & the Blowfish drummer Jim Sonefeld. Jim shares his journey from college musician to chart-topping artist, offering a rare look at the entrepreneurial spirit that fueled his band’s rise. He opens up about the challenges he faced with addiction, the trials of building a career...

In this powerful and refreshingly honest episode of What Are You Made Of? , Mike “C-Roc” sits down with Marina Ortega, founder of Scottsdale Hydrotherapy and co-creator of Trust Your Gut, to unpack the real, often unspoken truth about gut health, detoxification, and resilience. Marina shares her deeply personal journey through chronic constipation, black mold exposure, and being bedridden with no...

In this powerful episode of What Are You Made Of? , Mike “C-Roc” sits down with Hugh Roberts II, a former 11-year professional soccer player whose journey extends far beyond the pitch. Hugh opens up about what he’s truly made of—resilience, determination, and a mindset rooted in his personal motto: “Never panic, just adjust.” From growing up immersed in sport, navigating the highs and lows of elit...

In this powerful and deeply honest episode of What Are You Made Of? , Mike “C-Roc” sits down with world-renowned medium Allison DuBois, the real-life inspiration behind the hit television series Medium , New York Times bestselling author, host of The Dead Life podcast, and creator of Divination 22 Intention Setting Vodka. Allison shares the remarkable story of discovering her abilities at just six...

In this episode of What Are You Made Of? , Mike “C-Roc” sits down with James Benefico for a deep, wide-ranging conversation that bridges physical health, entrepreneurship, and spiritual growth. James shares his perspective on being “made of” consciousness and how caring for the body as a vessel allows clarity, purpose, and faith to shine through. From his personal decision to stop drinking and the...

In this powerful episode of What Are You Made Of? , Mike “C-Roc” sits down with world-renowned elite sports sleep coach Nick Littlehales , the global authority who has spent over 35 years redefining sleep performance for top athletes and high achievers. Author of the game-changing book SLEEP , Nick opens up with rare honesty about the emotional drivers behind his life’s work — from early fears roo...

In this episode of What Are You Made Of , psychotherapist and author John Tsilimparis joins Mike "C-Roc" to explore the transformative power of adversity, aesthetics, and human resilience. Drawing from his new book, The Magic in the Tragic , John shares how personal hardship can ignite growth, inspire creativity, and help people connect with their best selves. From uncovering the magneti...

On this episode of What Are You Made Of? , host Mike “C-Roc” sits down with Chris Reynolds, high-performance strategist, super-connector, and founder of the M3 Founders Community—an exclusive network of top-tier entrepreneurs building 7- to 9-figure businesses worldwide. Chris shares his journey from navigating the subprime mortgage industry during the 2008 financial crisis to becoming a digital n...

Mike “C‑Roc” sits down with Shane Ramer for a raw and deeply honest conversation about addiction, chaos, identity, and the spiritual awakening that changed his life. Shane opens up about growing up in a volatile home, discovering alcohol at 14, and using escapism as his default coping mechanism well into adulthood—until a breaking point forced him to confront the man he was becoming. He shares his...

In this powerful episode, Kristen Brown —international #1 best-selling author of The Recovering People Pleaser and host of Empower Hour with KB —joins Mike “C-Roc” to explore the inner transformation that turns pain into purpose. Kristen opens up about the defining moment that brought her to her knees and launched her self-healing journey after years of lopsided relationships, people-pleasing patt...

In this episode of What Are You Made Of? , host Mike “C-Roc” sits down with Brad Walsh—podcast host, producer, photographer, story doula, #1 International Best-Selling Author, and international speaker—whose mission to inspire others led to the creation of EMPOWEROGRAPHY , a Top 1.5% globally ranked podcast amplifying women’s voices. Brad shares how his journey began behind the camera as a Boudoir...

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Mike "C-Roc" is joined by Mason Kuhr—founder of The Stampede Network and a transformational guide helping men and women return their hearts to God. Mason opens up about the extraordinary path that led him from chasing achievement and exploring every possible avenue of “truth,” to ultimately finding real peace and identity through a relationsh...

In this powerful episode, Mike “C‑Roc” welcomes Dr. Robb Kelly, a world‑renowned recovery expert who has dedicated his life to treating the root causes of addiction—not just the symptoms. Dr. Kelly opens up about his extraordinary journey from a successful career in psychology and the music industry to the darkest depths of alcoholism, homelessness, and repeated near‑death experiences. He shares t...

In this inspiring episode of What Are You Made Of? , Mike “C-Roc” sits down with artist, author, and Artpreneur mentor Miriam Schulman , whose life took a dramatic turn after witnessing 9/11. Leaving behind a booming hedge-fund career, Miriam embraced her lifelong creative calling and built a full-time art business that has since been featured in Forbes , The New York Times , Art Journaling , Prof...

In this eye-opening episode of What Are You Made Of? , Mike “C-Roc” sits down with the provocative and endlessly curious Dr. Tom Cowan, a physician known for challenging mainstream scientific assumptions and encouraging people to look deeper than the models they’re taught to trust. From the earliest moments of his childhood, Dr. Cowan questioned everything — a mindset that ultimately shaped his un...

In this episode of What Are You Made Of? , Mike “C-Roc” sits down with Dr. Elena Pawęta—leadership communication coach, university professor, founder of IDEAS+LEADERS, longtime TEDx organizer, and creator of international leadership summits. Joining the show from Warsaw, Elena shares how her top talent of “futuristic thinking” shapes her life, work, and ambition as she helps leaders bring their id...

In this powerful episode, Mike “C-Roc” welcomes Tony D’Urso — five-time bestselling author and host of The Tony DUrso Show, a global phenomenon with over 50 million downloads and a #1 spot on Chartable Worldwide in 2024. Tony opens up about the gritty beginnings that forged his work ethic, from delivering newspapers on Chicago’s Lakeshore Drive at just five years old to emancipating himself as a t...

In this episode of What Are You Made Of? , Mike “C-Roc” welcomes veteran reporter, podcaster, and cultural firestarter Taylor Ferber , famously dubbed “The Celebrity Whisperer” by Playboy. Known for her unapologetic voice, raw interviews, and ability to get A-listers to say the quiet part out loud, Taylor opens up about the grit, vision, and unfiltered authenticity that shaped her career. From rec...

In this powerful and deeply honest episode, Mike “C-Roc” sits down with Arlina Allen — addiction expert, host of the top 1%-ranked The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast , and bestselling author of The 12 Step Guide for Skeptics . With 31 years of sobriety, Arlina opens up about the inner battles, limiting beliefs, and formative traumas that shaped her early life and fueled her dependence on alcoh...

In this powerful episode of What Are You Made Of? , Mike “C-Roc” sits down with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby—licensed marriage and family therapist, psychologist, board-certified coach, and author of Exaholics: Breaking Your Addiction to an Ex Love . Known for her top-ranking podcast Love, Happiness, and Success , Dr. Bobby opens up about the grit, vision, and entrepreneurial drive that shaped her life’s...