Why Family Estrangement Hurts More Than Death: Healing After Rejection & Narcissistic Abuse

Why Family Estrangement Hurts More Than Death: Healing After Rejection & Narcissistic Abuse

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 family conflict, emotional manipulation, and the difficult process of healing when relationships break down. Together, they explore how to recognize toxic dynamics, protect your mental health, establish healthy boundaries, and find hope on the other side of grief. If you have experienced family estrangement, narcissistic abuse, emotional trauma, or are searching for a path toward healing and resilience, this conversation offers valuable insight and encouragement. In This Episode: * Understanding family estrangement and its emotional impact * Recognizing narcissistic behaviors and manipulation tactics * The effects of mental alienation on relationships * Healing from profound loss and grief * Rebuilding your identity and creating a meaningful future * Finding strength, hope, and resilience after heartbreak New episodes every Thursday Watch and listen on YouTube, Spotify, Spreaker, iHeart, Apple Podcasts & ONNJ. 📖 Marci’s New Book Now Available on Amazon: Wake Up, You’re Not Broken: What to Expect in the First 30 Days of Sobriety 👉 https://a.co/d/08bfC873 Connect with our guest: IG: shawnkhowerton FB: shawnkhowerton Subscribe to Wake Up with Marci for inspiring conversations about healing, recovery, personal growth, and transformation. #FamilyEstrangement #NarcissisticAbuse #MentalHealth #HealingJourney #TraumaRecovery #WakeUpWithMarci #MarciHopkins

First 30 Days of Sobriety: What to Expect in Early Addiction Recovery & Healing Process | Marci Hopkins

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 episode offers practical guidance, encouragement, and hope for navigating the challenges of early recovery. In this episode, you'll learn: ✔️ What to expect during the first month of sobriety ✔️ Common withdrawal and emotional recovery experiences ✔️ How to manage cravings and triggers ✔️ The mindset shifts that support lasting recovery ✔️ Why healing starts when you stop believing you're broken ✔️ Tools for building a strong foundation for long-term sobriety Marci's honest and inspiring story reminds us that recovery is possible and that every day sober is a step toward a healthier, more fulfilling life. New episodes every Thursday Watch and listen on YouTube, Spotify, Spreaker, iHeart, Apple Podcasts & ONNJ. 📖 Marci’s New Book Now Available on Amazon: Wake Up, You’re Not Broken: What to Expect in the First 30 Days of Sobriety 👉 https://a.co/d/08bfC873 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on addiction recovery, mental health, healing, personal growth, and transformation. #Sobriety #AddictionRecovery #RecoveryJourney #SoberLife #AlcoholRecovery #SobrietyPodcast #MentalHealth #RecoveryIsPossible #WakeUpWithMarci #MarciHopkins

From Drug Addiction to Purpose: Anthony Samuels’ Journey to Sobriety and Hope | Wake Up With Marci

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 instead of hopelessness. Today, through his work with Lighthouse, he helps others struggling with addiction find healing and a path toward lasting recovery. If you or someone you love is battling addiction, alcoholism, substance abuse, or the challenges of early sobriety, this conversation offers encouragement, practical wisdom, and proof that transformation is possible. In this episode: ✔️ Drug addiction and recovery ✔️ How to overcome addiction ✔️ Life after sobriety ✔️ Finding purpose after hardship ✔️ Faith, healing, and second chances ✔️ Supporting loved ones in recovery ✔️ The mission behind Lighthouse Connect with Anthony Samuels: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064494442356 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lighthousefreedomcenter Lighthouse Faith Home Ministry: https://www.facebook.com/lighthousefaithhomeministry 🎙️ About Wake Up With Marci Hosted by award-winning TV host, author, and mental health advocate Marci Hopkins, Wake Up With Marci features inspiring conversations about addiction recovery, mental health, trauma healing, personal growth, self-worth, and living a life of purpose. New episodes every Thursday. Watch and listen on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, iHeartRadio, and ONNJ. 📖 Marci Hopkins’ bestselling new book: Wake Up, You’re Not Broken: What to Expect in the First 30 Days of Sobriety Available now: https://a.co/d/08bfC873 Subscribe for more conversations about: * Sobriety * Addiction Recovery * Mental Health * Trauma Healing * Personal Growth * Faith and Resilience * Hope After Addiction #WakeUpWithMarci #Sobriety #AddictionRecovery #DrugAddiction #RecoveryStory #MentalHealth #RecoveryPodcast #HealingJourney #SobrietyJourney #TraumaHealing #RecoveryCommunity #HopeAfterAddiction

Feeling Emotionally Drained? How To Heal Burnout & Reconnect With Yourself | Tracy Doyle

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 on overcoming emotional exhaustion, anxiety, overwhelm, and mental fatigue in today’s fast-paced world. If you’ve been feeling burnt out, emotionally stuck, or mentally exhausted, this episode will remind you that healing starts by reconnecting with who you truly are. ✨ In This Episode: * Signs of emotional burnout * Mental health and emotional healing * How to reconnect with yourself * Burnout recovery and self-care * Managing stress and overwhelm * Tracy Doyle’s personal story and book Connect with our guest  https://www.instagram.com/tracydoyle.life?igsh=eHd0bDcyMXMwNGts https://www.facebook.com/share/1QvsgywTLb/  New episodes every Thursday Watch and listen on YouTube, Spotify, Spreaker, iHeart, Apple Podcasts & ONNJ. 📖 Marci’s New Book Now Available on Amazon: Wake Up, You’re Not Broken: What to Expect in the First 30 Days of Sobriety 👉 https://a.co/d/08bfC873 #EmotionalBurnout #BurnoutRecovery #MentalHealth #SelfCare #HealingJourney #WakeUpWithMarci #TracyDoyle #EmotionalHealing #MentalWellness #PersonalGrowth

Hormones, Menopause & Women’s Wellness: What Every Woman Should Know

What really happens during menopause and can hormone replacement therapy (HRT) actually help? This week on Wake Up With Marci, Dr. Paula joins us for an eye-opening conversation about menopause, hormone health, anti-aging, regenerative aesthetics, and functional medicine. Dr. Paula shares how hormone imbalances can affect energy, mood, weight, sleep, skin, mental clarity, and overall wellness and why treating the body from the inside out matters. In this episode, we discuss: * Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) * Menopause symptoms & solutions * Hormone balance and lab testing * Functional medicine approaches * Women’s wellness & longevity * Anti-aging and regenerative aesthetics * Non-surgical facelift treatments * Beauty and wellness from the inside out If you’re navigating menopause, struggling with hormone changes, or looking to feel your best as you age, this episode is packed with valuable insights for women’s health and wellness. Connect with Relive Health: https://relivehealth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/relivedelray?igsh=a3dsaXp1OTV4ZXU5 📖 Marci’s New Book Now Available on Amazon: Wake Up, You’re Not Broken: What to Expect in the First 30 Days of Sobriety 👉 https://a.co/d/08bfC873 #Menopause #HormoneReplacementTherapy #HormoneHealth #HRT #WomensHealth #FunctionalMedicine #AntiAging #WellnessPodcast #WakeUpWithMarci #HealthyAging