Guest: Dr. Carla Hooker
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---She’s back—and more powerful than ever.
In this unforgettable return to the OneMicNite Podcast, host Marcos Luis sits down with Dr. Carla Hooker, the internationally respected motivational speaker, sickle cell anemia warrior, movement mentor, and author of the groundbreaking new book 10 Things You Should Know.
This episode is raw, uplifting, and deeply human—a masterclass in resilience, faith, and the courage to keep moving even when life hits hard.
Dr. Hooker opens up about:
💥 The life lessons behind her new book
💥 What living with sickle cell has taught her about strength
💥 How movement and mindset saved her life
💥 Why she believes everyone has a purpose—even in pain
💥 The 10 truths she wishes the world understood
💥 How to transform struggle into service and impact
Whether you’re battling illness, navigating grief, rebuilding your life, or simply searching for inspiration—this conversation will meet you where you are and lift you higher.
✨ Why This Episode Matters
Dr. Hooker’s voice is a beacon for:
-People living with chronic illness
-Caregivers and families
-Mental health advocates
-Anyone seeking motivation, clarity, or healing
-Communities fighting for visibility and understanding
-Her new book is already being called “a survival guide for the soul.”
📘 About the Book: 10 Things You Should Know
A powerful, practical, and heartfelt guide that blends lived experience, medical insight, and spiritual grounding.
Perfect for:
Book clubs
Health organizations
Schools
Faith communities
Anyone on a healing journey
🎧 What You’ll Learn in This Episode
The real emotional and physical battles behind sickle cell
How Dr. Hooker turned her diagnosis into her mission
The role of movement in healing trauma and chronic pain
Why she believes “purpose is a verb”
The one message she wants every listener to take away
How to support sickle cell warriors in your community
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