The Make

He Gave Up Screens, Faced Grief, and Found His Purpose — Carlos Whittaker


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What if stepping away from your screen could help you reconnect with your soul?

In this raw and powerful season premiere of The Make, Trevor sits down with Carlos Whittaker—best-selling author, speaker, and “hope dealer”—to talk about grief, therapy, midlife transformation, and the journey of truly seeing and being seen. Carlos opens up about losing his father, helping his mother find new purpose, and how seven weeks with monks and Amish farmers reshaped his entire life.


🎧 Why you need to listen:

  • Learn how silence helped Carlos hear what really matters

  • Discover how grief can become a launching pad for purpose

  • Find out why being present is the new superpower


🔗 Explore more:📘 Carlos’ new book: Reconnected by Carlos Whittaker💬 Grief support: @ourhousegrief on Instagram


This episode is a wake-up call for anyone feeling burned out, lonely, or stuck in the scroll. Listen now and start reclaiming what it means to be fully human.

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The MakeBy Trevor DeVage