Are the money stories you carry from the past still shaping your financial future?

In this empowering episode of The Making of Me, Therese Nicklas — certified financial planner and money coach — shares her personal journey of discovering pay inequity and how it inspired her mission to help women break free from limiting beliefs around money. She explains how deeply rooted financial narratives often shape our decisions, confidence, and ability to build wealth.

Through practical mindset shifts and reflective exercises like the “first money memory” practice, Therese guides listeners on how to identify scarcity thinking and begin rewriting their financial story with intention and clarity.

🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:

• How childhood money beliefs shape adult financial behavior
• The impact of scarcity mindset on wealth-building
• How to identify and rewrite your financial narrative
• Practical tools to build money confidence
• Why women are often affected by money conditioning
• Steps to create long-term financial empowerment

This conversation is a reminder that financial freedom begins in your mindset before it shows up in your bank account. If you’ve ever felt stuck, underpaid, or unsure about money decisions, Therese’s insights will help you take the first step toward change. When your mindset shifts, your money story can too.

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Are your limiting beliefs quietly holding you back from becoming the leader you’re truly capable of being?

In this inspiring episode of The Making of Me, Stan Lewis — leadership and communication expert, Navy officer, mediator, and bestselling author — shares powerful insights on how to break free from mental barriers that restrict growth, confidence, and purpose. Drawing from real-life experience in high-pressure leadership environments and conflict resolution, he explains how self-doubt forms and how to dismantle it.

Stan also introduces practical tools, including the “Detox the Doubt” worksheet, designed to help you identify limiting beliefs and take actionable steps toward personal and professional freedom.

🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:

• How limiting beliefs are formed and reinforced
• Lessons from leadership in the Navy and mediation work
• How to identify your unique strengths and gifts
• Practical steps to overcome self-doubt and fear
• How to reframe your internal narrative for growth
• Turning awareness into action and leadership clarity

This conversation is a reminder that your biggest barriers are often internal—not external. If you’ve ever felt stuck, uncertain, or held back from stepping into leadership, Stan’s insights will help you shift your mindset and unlock your potential. Freedom begins in your thinking.

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What if the thing that silenced you could also become the thing that sets you free?

In this powerful episode of The Making of Me, Kneet Music — independent global music artist — shares her journey of using music as a tool for healing, identity, and self-expression after adversity. She opens up about how creative expression became more than art—it became a lifeline for reclaiming her voice after trauma.

Through songwriting and storytelling, Kneet Music reveals how she transformed pain into purpose and how representation, support, and self-belief shaped her path forward.

🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:

• How music can be a powerful tool for emotional healing
• Reclaiming your voice after trauma and silence
• The role of creativity in identity and recovery
• Why representation and support systems matter
• Turning adversity into purpose and expression
• How storytelling through music builds resilience

This conversation is a reminder that your voice still matters—even if it was once silenced. If you’ve ever felt unheard, limited, or disconnected from your dreams, Kneet’s story will inspire you to reconnect with your creative power. Your voice can become your healing.

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How do you rediscover who you are after leaving an emotionally abusive relationship?

In this powerful episode of The Making of Me, Heather Justice — author, speaker, and survivor — shares her deeply personal journey from confusion and heartbreak to healing, clarity, and self-restoration. She opens up about what it really takes to rebuild your identity after emotional abuse, and how faith, support systems, and intentional healing practices helped her reclaim her life.

Heather also discusses her book Healing on the Horizon and how it is helping others navigate their own recovery journeys with hope, structure, and encouragement.

🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:

• How emotional abuse impacts identity and self-worth
• Practical steps to rebuild your sense of self
• The importance of boundaries in healing
• How faith and support systems support recovery
• Why healing is a gradual but powerful process
• Tools for reclaiming confidence and emotional stability

This conversation is for anyone rebuilding after emotional pain, supporting a loved one, or seeking deeper understanding of healing. Heather’s story is a reminder that your past does not define your future. You can rebuild, rediscover, and rise again.

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What if some of the most common modern dental treatments are not delivering the long-term results patients expect?

In this insightful episode of The Making of Me, Dr. Edward Feinberg — renowned restorative dentist and educator with over 40 years of experience — shares his perspective on how modern dentistry has shifted away from its foundational scientific principles. Drawing from decades of clinical practice and mentorship, including 23 years working alongside his father, a pioneer in crown and bridge dentistry, he explains what has changed in the field and why it matters for patients today.

He breaks down concerns such as crown failures, recurrent decay, and the growing reliance on dental implants, while emphasizing the importance of craftsmanship and long-term thinking in restorative care.

🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why modern dentistry is moving away from core restorative principles
• Common reasons dental crowns and restorations fail
• What patients should understand before choosing implants
• How dentistry has evolved over decades of practice
• The role of craftsmanship in long-lasting dental care
• How to make more informed decisions about oral health

This conversation is a powerful reminder that better health outcomes come from understanding your options—not just accepting them. If you’ve ever questioned dental treatment outcomes or long-term results, this episode gives you valuable insight into what quality care should look like. Informed patients make better decisions.

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What if the real breakthrough in your fitness journey has nothing to do with training harder—but sleeping better?

In this powerful episode of The Making of Me, Cole Aceret — certified trainer and founder of Night Nutrition — shares his personal journey after losing his father and how it reshaped his entire perspective on health, recovery, and performance. He explains why sleep is the most overlooked pillar of fitness and how improving it can transform your energy, mindset, and long-term wellbeing.

🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why sleep is the foundation of fitness and recovery
• How poor sleep impacts performance, focus, and health
• Common mistakes people make with sleep habits
• The link between sleep, recovery, and leadership
• Simple strategies to improve sleep quality naturally
• Why rest is essential for sustainable progress

This conversation is a reminder that progress doesn’t just happen in the gym—it happens when you recover. If you’ve been feeling exhausted, stuck, or underperforming, Cole’s insights will help you rethink how you approach rest and recovery. Better sleep can change everything.

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Can you truly break free from fear, trauma, and the weight of your past?

In this powerful episode of The Making of Me, Billy Mandarino — author of The Nowist — shares his extraordinary journey of transformation following a life-changing near-death experience that led to temporary paralysis. Through that experience, he discovered a profound spiritual awakening that reshaped his understanding of healing, presence, and personal power.

Billy explains how learning to live fully in the present moment became the key to overcoming fear, releasing trauma, and rebuilding his life with purpose and clarity. He also shares practical tools anyone can use to reconnect with the “now” and shift out of anxiety, stress, and mental overwhelm.

🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:

• How a near-death experience sparked deep spiritual awakening
• Why presence is essential for healing trauma and fear
• The meaning behind living as a “Nowist”
• Simple practices to reduce anxiety and stress
• How to break free from being stuck in the past
• Ways to reconnect with inner peace and clarity

This conversation is a reminder that healing doesn’t always come from changing your circumstances—but from changing your relationship with the present moment. If you’re struggling with anxiety, fear, or feeling stuck, Billy’s story offers a grounded and practical path forward. Your power begins in the now.

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What happens when generations of mental illness feel impossible to escape—and a family refuses to give up searching for answers?

In this powerful episode of The Making of Me, David Stephan shares his deeply personal and emotional journey through family tragedy, mental health struggles, and relentless searching for hope. After experiencing devastating loss and ongoing challenges within his family, he discovered a new path through nutritional support and the development of Empower Plus—a supplement supported by research and widely used by individuals seeking additional mental health support.

🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:

• A real-life story of generational mental health struggles
• The breaking point that led to a search for new solutions
• How nutrition may play a role in supporting mental wellbeing
• The intersection of science, faith, and perseverance
• Why exploring different approaches to healing can matter
• How one discovery impacted an entire family’s journey

This conversation is a reminder that hope can appear in unexpected places, especially when traditional paths feel overwhelming or incomplete. If you or someone you know is navigating mental health challenges, this episode offers a story of persistence, exploration, and the desire to find better answers. Sometimes healing begins with asking different questions.

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What if healing didn’t come from doing more—but from learning how to finally slow down?

In this heartfelt episode of The Making of Me, Laura Sharp-Waites — licensed minister and podcast host — shares her powerful journey from deep exhaustion, burnout, and health challenges to discovering healing through stillness, faith, and community. She opens up about how letting go, accepting support, and finding God in everyday moments became the foundation for her unique ministry, The Baking Pastor.

🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:

• How burnout can become a turning point for healing
• The power of stillness in restoring emotional balance
• Why receiving help is a strength, not a weakness
• Finding purpose in ordinary, everyday moments
• How faith supports recovery in difficult seasons
• Building a slower, more intentional way of living

This conversation is a gentle reminder that you don’t have to keep pushing to find meaning. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed or disconnected, Laura’s story offers a grounded path back to peace through presence and simplicity. Sometimes healing begins when we stop rushing.

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What if the way you see yourself could completely change simply by learning to see yourself differently?

In this deeply inspiring episode of The Making of Me, Christina Cloud — photographer and self-love coach — shares how boudoir photography goes far beyond images. It becomes a powerful journey of healing, body acceptance, and emotional transformation. She also opens up about her personal story of rebuilding self-worth after years of people-pleasing, emotional disconnection, and surviving a verbally abusive relationship.

Through her work, Christina helps women reconnect with their bodies, challenge negative self-perceptions, and rediscover confidence in a safe, empowering space.

🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:

• How boudoir photography supports emotional healing
• The connection between body image and self-worth
• Christina’s journey from self-doubt to empowerment
• How women rebuild confidence after emotional trauma
• Why being seen can be deeply transformative
• The role of self-love in lasting personal change

This conversation is a reminder that healing often begins with how we choose to see ourselves. If you’ve ever struggled with confidence or self-worth, this episode will help you step into a more compassionate and empowered version of yourself. You are worthy of being seen, fully and unapologetically.

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