Wake Up with Marci

Wake Up with Marci

Wake Up with Marci Real Conversations. Radical Healing. Hosted by award-winning TV personality and author Marci Hopkins, Wake Up with Marci is a safe, honest space to explore life’s toughest transitions—mental health, addiction, grief, parenting, recovery, reinvention—and everything in between. With powerful guest stories, expert advice, and raw vulnerability, this show helps you heal, grow, and wake up to your worth.

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October 8, 2026 • 47 mins
Why do we keep chasing happiness through success, relationships, and approval and still feel like something is missing? Positive psychology expert and celebrity happiness coach Robert Mack joins Marci Hopkins to discuss finding happiness within yourself and why external success doesn’t always bring inner peace.


In this episode of Wake Up with Marci, Robert shares his personal experience with suicidal thoughts and t...
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So much of how we introduce ourselves comes down to what we do and who we are to other people. But what happens when those roles change and we’re left asking, “Who am I today?”

This week on Wake Up with Marci, Marci Hopkins sits down with Jennifer Speciale to talk about identity, the roles we play, and the vulnerability of discovering ourselves beyond them.

Whether it’s a shift in your career, ...
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    Jeremy Lipkowitz knows what it’s like to struggle with an addiction that thrives in secrecy and shame.


    His own experience with porn addiction became the beginning of an unexpected journey that eventually took him from studying genetics and genomics to becoming a Buddhist monk, meditation teacher, coach, and founder of Unhooked Academy.


    On this episode of Wake Up with Marci, Jeremy and I have an honest co...
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    What does it really take to overcome alcohol addiction and build lasting sobriety?

    This week on Wake Up with Marci, Marci Hopkins welcomes Anthony O’Brien, addiction therapist and Director of Therapy Services at Rosglas Recovery in Ireland.

    With more than 20 years of experience in addiction treatment, Anthony shares expert insights into alcohol addiction recovery, the path to sobriety, and the emotional and psyc...
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    Healing after sexual assault is possible—and you don’t have to navigate it alone.


    In this episode of the Telly Award-winning Wake Up with Marci, author and advocate Amy McKiernan shares her 20-year journey from trauma and silence toward healing, self-worth, and purpose.


    Drawing from her book, More Than a Survivor: Eight Keys to Overcoming Sexual Assault, Amy opens up about motherhood as a turning p...
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    In this episode of Wake Up with Marci, Marci Hopkins speaks with Brandon G. Handley, founder of Spirit of the Deal, about breathwork, sobriety, meditation, and asking for help.


    Together, they explore how facing difficult emotions can lead to healing, clarity, and lasting personal transformation.


    In this episode, you’ll discover:
    * How breathwork supports sobriety and emotional healing
    * The connect...
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    Staying sober is a daily commitment, but you don’t have to navigate it alone.

    In this solo episode of Wake Up with Marci, Marci Hopkins shares five simple sobriety practices that have supported her recovery: moving your body, journaling, talking to someone, meditating, and practising gratitude.

    Whether you’re newly sober, considering sobriety, or have been in recovery for years, this episode offers practic...
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    How do you overcome trauma, face adversity, and rebuild your life? Mental health strategist Amanda Anderson joins Marci Hopkins to discuss resilience, emotional healing, and turning painful experiences into purpose.

    In this episode of Wake Up with Marci, Amanda shares powerful insights into navigating difficult seasons, caring for your mental health, rebuilding self-belief, and using personal experiences to help others. This...
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    How do you rebuild your life after a near-fatal accident?
    Vincent Van den Broeck was given just a 1% chance of survival but his recovery transformed how he views resilience, success, and living with purpose.


    In this episode of Wake Up with Marci, Vincent shares how he rebuilt his physical and emotional strength after the accident that changed his life. He opens up about accepting help, overcoming adversity, taking sm...
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    Can your mind influence your body’s ability to heal?
    What role do stem cells play in regenerative medicine?
    And what does it truly mean to experience transformational healing?


    In this episode of Wake Up with Marci, Dr. Joy Kong shares the science behind stem cell therapy, the powerful mind-body connection, and how physical, emotional, and mental healing work together to create lasting transformation. Learn ...
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    After losing his 23-year-old son, Seth, to fentanyl poisoning and later his wife, Prudence, to alcoholism, Jeff Johnston faced unimaginable grief. Instead of allowing these losses to define his future, he turned his pain into a mission to help others.


    In this powerful episode of Wake Up with Marci, Jeffery shares his journey through addiction, grief, and healing. He discusses the stigma surrounding substance use and ment...
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    Feeling stuck in life? Waiting for the right opportunity or the perfect time to make a change? In this episode of Wake Up with Marci, author, entrepreneur, and coach Becky Vannes shares why the future you're waiting for can begin today.


    Becky explains how awareness, intentional choices, and daily action can help you move past fear, stop waiting, and create the life you truly want.


    In this episode, you'll learn...
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    Do you constantly fear being abandoned, overthink your relationships, or find yourself attracted to emotionally unavailable partners?


    In this episode of Wake Up with Marci, Marci sits down with Valerie Rubin, an anxious attachment specialist and trauma-informed somatic coach, to explore how anxious attachment develops, why fear of abandonment feels so overwhelming, and how healing your nervous system can completely trans...
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    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, overcoming limiting money...
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    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 definition of success....
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    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 sense of...
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    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 experiences navigating...
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    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 journey, this ep...
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    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 filled with hope...
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    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, and practical insights o...
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