The Growth Voyage Podcast

#28 - Who Were You Before They Told You Who to Be? A Journey of Untangling Identity: Bobby Makepeace


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In today’s episode, I sit down with Bobby Makepeace for an honest and wide-ranging conversation about navigating life’s twists and learning to find meaning in the mess.


Bobby opens up about his transformative mushroom trip and the perspectives it gave him, along with why mainstream mental health approaches didn’t give him the breakthroughs he was looking for. We dive into how our external world shapes our internal reality, the struggle of forming an identity, and the weight of societal expectations on our life choices.


From battling imposter syndrome and stage fright in his acting career to unpacking childhood wounds, abandonment fears, and the challenges of emotional regulation - Bobby shares the highs and lows of his path with honesty. We also explore how tying self-worth to external success can hold us back, the beauty of embracing imperfection, and the power of celebrating small wins.


Bobby unpacks how our voice is more than just sound - it’s an expression of who we are. He shares how different parts of the body shape the way we communicate and how tapping into this awareness can add depth and meaning to our words.


This episode doesn’t offer polished answers - but it offers something just as valuable: an unfiltered glimpse into what it looks like to be deep in the process. It’s a conversation about questioning the path you're on, making sense of where you’ve been, and sitting with the uncertainty of what comes next.


If you’ve ever felt lost, in-between, or like you’re carrying questions without answers - this one’s for you.


Heads up: This episode starts mid-conversation - we just hit record and kept rolling!


Song Suggestion: Pearl Jam - Release

Book Recommendation: Julia Cameron - The Artist’s Way


Follow Bobby on Instagram: @bobbymakepeace | @voiceworkpro

I help Nice Guys remove the mask and transform into calm, confident leaders in work, love, and Life. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply here⁠⁠


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