What if the first step to healing wasn’t more effort—but more honesty?
In this raw and redemptive episode of What the Shift, Gia sits down with award-winning TV host, author, and mental health advocate Marci Hopkins to uncover the truth behind the high-functioning mask.
Now 10 years sober, Marci shares the moment that shattered her façade—and the hard truth that saved her life. From growing up in chaos and surviving childhood trauma to navigating perfectionism, people-pleasing, and addiction as a high-achieving woman, Marci reveals the painful patterns that kept her stuck… and the daily practices that set her free.
Together, Gia and Marci unpack: The hidden cost of “having it all together” Why high-functioning doesn’t mean healthy The subconscious programming that drives our self-abandonment How to rewire your worth and reclaim your peace If you’ve ever thought, “I can’t do this anymore”—this episode is your lifeline.
You are not broken. You are not alone. And it is never too late to choose a different story.
Learn more at wakeupwithmarci.com
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