What Are You Made Of?

What Are You Made Of?

Join me on "The What Are You Made Of? Show" where we share the ingredients of what went into making my guests and myself who we are. We will be sharing stories,aiming to help you reflect on your own past experiences, uncovering your true strength and resilience. This podcast is designed for those interested in Entrepreneurship and Personal Development, offering insights into performance, persistence, and inspiration. It's not just entertaining; it's a valuable resource for your journey of self-discovery and closing the gap between where you are and where you are capable of being.

Episodes

May 20, 2025 32 mins

Mike “C-Roc” sits down with Dr. Philip Ovadia, a heart surgeon turned metabolic health advocate, to explore the power of curiosity, personal transformation, and taking control of your own health. Dr. Ovadia shares his personal journey from being morbidly obese and pre-diabetic to losing over 100 pounds and completely reversing his metabolic conditions—not through surgery, but by asking better questions and challenging conventional ...

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Mike “C-Roc” sits down with Shahid Durrani for an eye-opening conversation about resilience, divine intuition, and the transformation that comes from hitting rock bottom. Shahid shares his raw and inspiring journey, beginning with childhood struggles like delayed speech, bullying, and feeling like an outsider. As he opens up, he reveals how his path led him through alcohol dependence, severe anxiety, and ultimately a near-death exp...

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Mike “C-Roc” sits down with Claire Bartholic, also known as The Planted Runner. Claire shares her powerful story of resilience, shaped by both personal trials and athletic triumphs. From enduring the devastating effects of a hurricane in her hometown of Asheville, North Carolina, to pushing her physical and mental limits as a marathon runner, Claire exemplifies what it means to be truly unbreakable.


She opens up about how runni...

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In this adrenaline-charged episode of What Are You Made Of?, Mike "C-Roc" sits down with the dynamic Dr. Mike T Nelson—renowned human performance expert, scientist, and self-proclaimed lover of coffee, protein, and passion. But before diving into what truly drives Dr. Mike, the conversation takes off with an unexpected twist—kiteboarding.


Broadcasting from South Padre, Texas, Dr. Mike shares his thrill-seeking adventu...

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Mike "C-Roc" sits down with Lisa Tahir, LCSW, a licensed therapist, podcast host, and author who blends traditional therapy with astrology to help people overcome limiting beliefs and find emotional freedom. Lisa shares how her journey through a difficult childhood, marked by fear, neglect, and trauma, ultimately became the foundation for her passion to help others heal.


She dives into her groundbreaking work with the...

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Mike "C-Roc" sits down with health and wellness coach Delaney Dill Beach to dive deep into her transformative journey of faith, healing, and purpose. Delaney shares how a season of depression, anxiety, and self-destructive habits during college led her to a breaking point—and ultimately to a breakthrough.


Through a profound encounter with God, she experienced restoration and a renewed mission: to help others live vibr...

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In this powerful and inspiring episode of What Are You Made Of?, Mike “C-Roc” sits down with visionary entrepreneur and transformation expert Rebecca Ann Cafiero. From humble beginnings on an Oregon farm to becoming the youngest female VP at a Fortune 1000 company, Rebecca shares how she traded comfort and external success for a life of purpose and possibility.


She opens up about the loneliness of feeling misunderstood in her s...

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Mike "C-Roc" is joined by Coach Danielle Daem for a heartfelt and raw conversation about the transformation of becoming a mother and what it’s revealed about her inner strength. Just five months postpartum, Danielle shares her powerful experience of a natural home birth, the emotional rollercoaster of postpartum life, and the massive identity shift that comes with motherhood.


She and Mike "C-Roc" discuss the societal misconceptions...

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Mike “C-Roc” welcomes health and wellness expert Amelia Phillips all the way from Sydney, Australia. Together, they dive into the concept of energy—what fuels it, why so many people feel depleted, and how to tap into a seemingly endless source of vitality.


Amelia shares her personal reflection on what she’s made of, revealing her life’s guiding force: connected energy. She explains how this renewable, contagious energy drives h...

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Mike "C-Roc" welcomes author, podcast host, and spiritual guide Valeria Koopman. Valeria opens up about her journey from a painful, abusive childhood to finding love—not through others, but through deep inner healing. She shares how her early experiences of emotional, physical, and spiritual neglect shaped her, and how hitting rock bottom as a successful but unfulfilled personal trainer in New York ultimately led to an awakening th...

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Mike “C-Roc” sits down with real estate investors Timothy Welting and Jason Mauney to dive into their inspiring journey of perseverance, partnership, and purpose. Jason opens up about his incredible resilience as a type 1 diabetic with stage five kidney failure who has survived multiple heart attacks. Despite overwhelming health challenges, he continues to push forward every day with unwavering faith and determination.


Tim shares h...

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Mike C-Roc welcomes back longtime friend and entrepreneur Mark Days, founder of Koffee Mobile, for a raw and inspiring conversation about resilience, purpose-driven business, and the real grind of entrepreneurship.


Mike "C-Roc" and Mark reconnect after meeting during the pandemic through the rise of social audio, and dive into how their journeys have evolved since then. Mark opens up about his mission with Koffee Mobile—buying used ...

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Mike "C-Roc" sits down with Jason Moore, host of the Zero to Travel podcast and a longtime digital nomad, to talk about the transformative power of travel. From spontaneous adventures in Oslo with his daughter to the mind-expanding experience of stepping into a new city for the first time, Jason shares how travel isn’t just about distance—it’s about perspective.


The two discuss the importance of novelty, how even loca...

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Mike “C-Roc” welcomes Josh Trent, founder of Wellness + Wisdom and host of a top-ranked podcast with over 750 episodes, for a deeply authentic and thought-provoking conversation. From the moment they connect, it’s clear this isn’t your average interview—it’s a meeting of two curious minds exploring the deeper layers of personal development, leadership, and truth.


Josh opens up about what he’s truly made of, crediting his Creator an...

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Mike "C-Roc" welcomes Dr. Beth Westie — a chiropractor, functional medicine expert, and entrepreneur — to dive deep into her incredible journey. Growing up on a goat farm in Minnesota, Dr. Beth developed a strong work ethic and resilience that shaped her path from collegiate athlete to a leader in health and wellness.


Dr. Beth shares how a snowboarding injury led her to discover chiropractic care, igniting a passion th...

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Mike C-Roc sits down with Cassandra Bodzak, a spiritual coach and author, to explore the essence of what it means to be "made of." Cassandra shares her transformative journey from a childhood rooted in Catholicism to embracing a more expansive understanding of spirituality, which led her to discover divine light within herself.


Cassandra recounts a pivotal moment in her life when a debilitating health crisis forced her to look beyon...

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Mike "C-Roc" is joined by Kanika Chadda Gupta, an accomplished journalist and CNN personality who’s now making waves in the podcasting world. Kanika opens up about her journey from broadcast journalism to podcasting, sharing her experiences of working for CNN in India, covering stories like the impact of Slumdog Millionaire on local communities, and how she navigated the challenges of being an outsider in a new country.

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Mike "C-Roc" sits down with bestselling author and relationship expert Laura Doyle for an honest conversation about marriage, vulnerability, and personal transformation. Laura shares how she went from believing she was the "perfect wife" to nearly facing divorce—and how a last-ditch effort to save her marriage sparked a worldwide movement to end divorce.


She opens up about the painful realizations, the unort...

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Mike “C-Roc” welcomes Robert Sikes, natural competitive bodybuilder and founder of Keto Savage, for a raw and inspiring conversation on grit, discipline, and transformation. Robert shares how he went from a scrawny high schooler to a 230-pound bodybuilder, only to lose 80 pounds in 12 weeks for his first competition—an experience that left him physically shredded but mentally and emotionally drained.


He opens up about the disor...

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Mike “C-Roc” sits down with the dynamic and unapologetically real Sabrina Zohar. From the jump, Sabrina dives into what she’s truly made of—grit, authenticity, and an unwavering commitment to leading with love. Mike "C-Roc" and Sabrina explore the energy of real connection, both in business and relationships, and the importance of showing up without expectations or neediness.


Sabrina shares insights from her entrepren...

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