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Why Isolation Fuels Addiction and Connection Helps Us Heal | FLACRA CEO Jennifer Carlson Oct 19, 2026

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Isolation can keep us trapped in addiction, but connection can help us find our way toward healing.
Why is community so important in addiction recovery? And how can meaningful relationships, compassionate support, and a sense of belonging help people break the cycle of addiction?
On this episode of Wake Up with Marci, host and mental health advocate Marci Hopkins welcomes Jennifer Carlson, President and CEO of FLACRA (Finger Lakes Addiction Counseling & Recovery Agency), to explore the power of community, connection, and whole-person healing in addiction recovery.
Jennifer shares how FLACRA supports individuals and families through addiction treatment, behavioral health services, and a mind, body, and spirit approach to recovery. Together, they discuss why healing doesn’t have to happen in isolation and how having the right people and resources can help individuals rebuild their lives.
They also highlight FLACRA’s 4th Annual Gala, Transformation Through Connection, featuring Marci Hopkins as keynote speaker.
In This Episode:

How isolation can contribute to the cycle of addiction
Why community and connection matter in recovery
The importance of feeling seen, heard, and supported
FLACRA’s approach to healing the mind, body, and spirit
How FLACRA supports individuals and families on their recovery journeys
FLACRA’s 4th Annual Gala, Transformation Through Connection

FLACRA’s 4th Annual Gala: Transformation Through Connection
Featuring keynote speaker Marci Hopkins.
🎟️ Tickets and event details:
https://go.rallyup.com/flacra-gala2026 .
Learn More About FLACRA
Website: https://www.flacra.org
Connect with Jennifer Carlson:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-carlson-12160a1b5/
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https://www.wakeupwithmarci.com
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Wake Up, You’re Not Broken, a companion for the first 30 days of sobriety:
https://a.co/d/01J0qGld
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Is the Fear of Debt Controlling Your Life? | Simone Milasas Oct 16, 2026

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Does the fear of debt control how you think about money, make decisions, or plan for your future?
Simone Milasas, author of Getting Out of Debt Joyfully, joins Marci Hopkins on Wake Up with Marci to explore the fear of debt, money anxiety, financial stress, and how our beliefs about money influence our choices, emotions, and sense of freedom.
Whether you’re struggling with debt, constantly worrying about money, or feeling trapped by financial uncertainty, this conversation invites you to look at your relationship with money differently.
IN THIS EPISODE:

Why the fear of debt can affect your everyday life
* How financial stress influences your emotional well-being
* The beliefs and patterns that shape your money mindset
* Understanding your relationship with money
* Exploring a different perspective on debt and financial freedom

CONNECT WITH SIMONE MILASAS
Instagram: @milasassimone
Website: https://www.simonemilasas.com/
Author of Getting Out of Debt Joyfully
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How to Find Happiness Within Yourself | Robert Mack | Wake Up with Marci Oct 08, 2026

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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 the unexpected turning point that changed his understanding of happiness even before his circumstances changed.
An Ivy League educated expert and author of Happiness From the Inside Out and Love From the Inside Out, Robert brings a personal perspective to the question so many of us ask: “When will I finally feel okay?”
In this conversation:
* Why we look outside ourselves for happiness
* The connection between external validation and self-worth
* Robert’s journey from despair toward hope
* Finding inner peace without waiting for life to be perfect
* What happiness from the inside out means
If you keep telling yourself, “I’ll be happy when…,” this episode offers a different perspective on happiness, personal growth, and how you relate to yourself.
CONNECT WITH ROBERT MACK
Website: [https://www.coachrobmack.com/]
Books: Happiness From the Inside Out and Love From the Inside Out
MARCI’S NEW BOOK
Discover Wake Up, You’re Not Broken by Marci Hopkins.
https://a.co/d/01J0qGld
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Content note: This episode includes discussion of suicidal thoughts.
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Who Am I Beyond the Roles I Play? Identity & Change with Jennifer Speciale Oct 01, 2026

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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, relationships, or responsibilities, change can challenge the way you see yourself. This conversation explores that uncertainty and what it means to get to know yourself as you are today.
In this episode, we explore:

How what we do becomes part of who we believe we are
The roles we take on and what happens when they change
The vulnerability of no longer having a clear answer to “Who am I?”
Making space for an identity beyond titles and expectations

Connect with Jennifer Speciale:

Instagram: [@jenspeciale](https://www.instagram.com/jenspeciale/)
* LinkedIn: [Jennifer Speciale](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferspeciale/)
* Facebook: jenniferspeciale
* Website: [jenniferspeciale.com](https://www.jenniferspeciale.com/)

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Subscribe and tell us in the comments: Has a change in your role ever made you rethink who you are?
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Porn Addiction, Shame & How to Break the Cycle | Jeremy Lipkowitz Sep 24, 2026

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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 conversation about porn addiction, compulsive behavior, shame, and what may really be underneath the urge to escape.
We talk about why shame can keep people trapped, how mindfulness can create space between an urge and an action, why community matters in recovery, and how porn addiction can affect intimacy, trust, and relationships.
And most importantly, we talk about what recovery is really about: not simply stopping a behavior, but creating a life you no longer need to escape from.
If you or someone you love is struggling privately with compulsive behavior, this is a conversation you’ll want to hear.
Jeremy Lipkowitz is a former Buddhist monk, meditation teacher, ICF-certified executive coach, founder of Unhooked Academy, and host of the Unhooked Podcast.
Learn more about Jeremy and listen to the Unhooked Podcast at unhooked.buzzsprout.com.
Learn more about Marci, Wake Up, You’re Not Broken, and the Wake Up, You’re Not Broken™ Workshop at WakeUpWithMarci.com.
If this conversation hits home, please like, comment, subscribe, and share it with someone who may need it.
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Inside One of the World’s Most Exclusive Addiction Treatment Centers | Anthony O’Brien Sep 18, 2026

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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 psychological work involved in lasting change. He also explains Rosglas Recovery’s personalized approach to alcohol addiction treatment and addiction recovery.
In this episode:
* How alcohol addiction develops and affects daily life
* What effective alcohol addiction treatment can involve
* The connection between mental health, addiction, and sobriety
* The psychology behind long-term addiction recovery
* Rosglas Recovery’s personalized treatment approach
* How to find hope and rebuild your life in recovery
▶️ Watch the full conversation to learn more about alcohol addiction treatment, sobriety, and the recovery process. Subscribe to Wake Up with Marci and share this episode with someone who may need support.
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🌐 Website: https://rosglasrecovery.com/
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This episode includes AI-generated content.

More Than a Survivor: Healing After Sexual Assault | Amy McKiernan Sep 10, 2026

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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 point, finding strength through writing, and rebuilding trust in herself. Together, Amy and Marci explore why healing isn’t linear and how compassionate support can help survivors reclaim their voices.
Whether you’re navigating your own healing or supporting someone you love, this conversation offers hope and a reminder: what happened to you does not define your worth.
In this episode, we discuss:
* Finding your voice and moving through shame after sexual assault
* Lessons from Amy’s eight keys to overcoming trauma
* Rebuilding self-worth and creating meaning beyond the past
* The role of writing, community, and support in healing
* Supporting a survivor with compassion and understanding
Connect with Amy McKiernan:
Website: (https://amymckiernan.com/)
Book: More Than a Survivor: Eight Keys to Overcoming Sexual Assault
Instagram: [@amymckiernan_author](https://www.instagram.com/amymckiernan_author/)
Discover Marci’s new book:
[Wake Up, You’re Not Broken](https://a.co/d/08bfC873)
New episodes every Thursday!
Watch or listen on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, iHeartRadio, and ONNJ.
Subscribe to Wake Up with Marci for more honest conversations about healing, recovery, and rediscovering your sense of self.
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Breathwork for Sobriety: Healing Through the Hard Things | Brandon G. Handley Sep 03, 2026

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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 connection between meditation, recovery, and self-awareness
* Why asking for help is a sign of strength
* How to stop overthinking and get out of your own way
* Why facing difficult emotions can create lasting change
* How to reclaim your power and move forward with greater clarity
Connect with Brandon:
https://www.facebook.com/thebrandonghandley
brandonghandley_
[https://brandonghandley.com/]
Spirit of the Deal Podcast: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spirit-of-the-deal/id1518488784]
📖 Get Marci’s bestselling book, Wake Up, You’re Not Broken: What to Expect in the First 30 Days of Sobriety:
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5 Sobriety Tips to Support Your Recovery Journey | Marci Hopkins Aug 27, 2026

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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 practical encouragement to help you stay grounded and take your recovery journey one day at a time.
Key Points:

Why moving your body can shift your energy and mindset
* How journaling helps you process your thoughts and emotions
* Why reaching out and talking to someone matters
* How meditation can help you reconnect with yourself
* The importance of practising gratitude during recovery
* Why small, consistent actions make a meaningful difference

📖 Get Marci’s bestselling book, Wake Up, You’re Not Broken: What to Expect in the First 30 Days of Sobriety:
[https://a.co/d/08bfC873]
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How to Overcome Trauma and Build Resilience | Amanda Anderson | Healing Podcast Aug 20, 2026

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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 inspiring conversation offers hope to anyone healing from trauma or facing major life challenges.
In this episode, you’ll learn:

How trauma can affect your mental health
* Ways to develop resilience through adversity
* How to rebuild confidence and self-belief
* Why emotional healing takes courage
* How to transform pain into purpose
* How your experiences can empower others

Connect with Amanda Anderson:
LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandakanderson/]
Website: [https://www.amanda-anderson.com.au/]
📖 Get Marci Hopkins’ bestselling book:
Wake Up, You’re Not Broken: A Companion for Your First 30 Days of Sobriety
[https://a.co/d/08bfC873]
Watch or listen to Wake Up with Marci on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, iHeartRadio, and the ONNJ Network.
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