What if the key to breaking free from addiction lies in understanding the pain beneath it?

In this powerful episode of The Making of Me Podcast, bestselling author and recovery advocate Chelzzz Henson dives deep into how codependency and unresolved trauma influence addiction and what it truly takes to walk the road to recovery.

🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:

• How codependency and trauma fuel addiction in ways most people don't recognize
• Why understanding the roots of your pain is the first step toward real change
• The critical role family dynamics play in addiction and recovery
• Practical steps to break the cycle and reclaim your life
• Why recovery is about so much more than just quitting a substance
• A message of hope and actionable insight for anyone touched by addiction

Whether you're in recovery, supporting a loved one, or simply seeking to understand this episode is full of the hope and tools you need.

🔗 Connect with Chelzzz Henson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealchelzzz/

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Surviving Life-Altering Events and Turning Pain Into Creativity | The Making of Me

What happens when life breaks you wide open — and you turn that pain into something extraordinary?

In this deeply compelling episode of The Making of Me Podcast, we sit down with Barry Deeks, author and filmmaker, who shares extraordinary stories of surviving childhood miracles, near-fatal accidents, and encounters with guardian angels and how these life-altering experiences became the fuel for powerful creative expression.

🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:

• Barry's incredible stories of surviving the unsurvivable and what they taught him
• How trauma and recovery shaped a unique perspective on meaning and purpose
• The powerful connection between pain and creativity and how to channel it
• How navigating hardship led Barry to writing and filmmaking as a form of healing
• Why your most difficult moments could be your greatest source of inspiration
• A moving journey from hardship to hope that will leave you seeing life differently

If you've ever faced a moment that changed everything, this episode will remind you that your story is far from over.

🔗 Watch Barry Deeks' film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zipc66IXiV4

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Are you exhausted, stuck in survival mode, and wondering if you'll ever truly feel well again?

In this powerful episode of The Making of Me Podcast, anti-inflammatory lifestyle coach Jovonnie Ford shares her incredible personal journey of healing from stage four endometriosis, PCOS, and chronic inflammation and the three pillars that transformed her life and the lives of the women she coaches.

🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:

• How Jovonnie healed from stage four endometriosis and PCOS by transforming her lifestyle
• The three pillars of healing: Mindset, Mindful Eating, and Movement
• How to listen to your body and disrupt unhealthy patterns for good
• Practical tips to shift from just surviving to truly thriving
• Why your relationship with food and movement matters more than you think
• How to finally reclaim your well-being and take control of your health journey

If you're struggling with chronic pain, hormonal imbalance, or simply feeling stuck, this episode is your turning point.

🔗 Learn more about Jovonnie Ford: https://www.forwardvibrations.me/coach-jovonnie🔗 Follow Jovonnie on Instagram: https://instagram.com/wellnesswithjovonnie

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Think gold investing is only for the wealthy? Think again.

In this eye-opening episode of The Making of Me Podcast, gold investment expert Simon Popple busts the biggest myths about gold investing and reveals how anyone, even a complete beginner, can start building long-term financial security through gold.

🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:

• The truth about minimum investments in gold, it's more accessible than you think
• Why you don't need to take physical delivery of gold unless you want to
• The key to building a diversified gold portfolio that works for you
• How gold compares to other assets when it comes to liquidity
• A practical framework for long-term wealth building through gold
• The biggest misconceptions that are keeping most people away from one of the world's oldest assets

Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, this episode will change how you think about gold forever.

🔗 Learn more or grab Simon Popple's book: https://goldprogram.co.uk/🔗 Connect with Simon Popple on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-popple-4a382a16/

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What if everything you thought you knew about healing from trauma was wrong?

In this raw and refreshingly honest episode of The Making of Me Podcast, trauma recovery expert Devin Scott breaks down the biggest misconception people have about healing that you'll emerge perfectly calm, peaceful, and always able to communicate with complete softness.

🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why trauma recovery is messier than most people expect and why that's okay
• The truth about making mistakes as part of the healing process
• How true healing challenges you to break out of cultural norms
• Why real recovery is less about "fixing" yourself and more about embracing authenticity
• The power of questioning authority and refusing to sit quietly in systems that no longer serve you
• A down-to-earth perspective that will completely reframe how you see your own growth

If you're on your own healing journey and feel like you're not doing it "right" this episode will set you free.

🔗 Learn more & connect with Devin Scott: https://findyourmeaning.coach/🔗 Connect with Devin Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devinmscott/

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You think you're making rational decisions but what if your emotions have been in control all along?

In this fascinating episode of The Making of Me Podcast, renowned social psychologist JD Pincus reveals the groundbreaking science behind why emotions, not logic, are the true drivers of every decision you make.

🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:

• The science that upended traditional psychology and changed how we understand decision-making
• Why you "just feel" a certain way about choices even when logic says otherwise
• How emotional needs shape motivation in every area of your life
• The real-life challenges that fueled JD's breakthrough framework
• Practical tools for more compassionate living and leadership
• How understanding your emotions can transform the way you see yourself and others

If you've ever wondered why you do what you do, this episode will completely change how you understand yourself.

🔗 Learn more about JD Pincus & Agile Brain: https://agilebrain.com/🔗 Connect with JD Pincus on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdpincus/

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What if your most painful experiences could become your greatest source of strength?

In this deeply moving episode of The Making of Me Podcast, we sit down with Kaci Myers; published author, trauma recovery expert, and founder of Speaking Freedom, who shares her incredible journey from surviving childhood trauma to becoming a powerful voice for healing and transformation.

🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:

• How Kaci Myers navigated early life challenges and a difficult relationship with her mother
• The role the military played in shaping her resilience and identity
• How she transformed her pain into a platform to help others heal
• Practical insights on moving beyond survival mode into clarity and purpose
• Why confronting your past is the first step toward true transformation
• How her journey led to becoming a published author and trauma recovery expert

If you're ready to stop surviving and start truly living, this episode will empower you to take that first step.

🔗 Connect with Kaci Myers, get her books, or book a session: https://allthingsselfcare.org🔗 Follow Kaci Myers on Instagram: https://instagram.com/speakingfreedom

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#ChildhoodTrauma #PersonalTransformation #MakingOfMePodcast #TraumaRecovery #KaciMyers #SpeakingFreedom #Resilience #HealingJourney #MentalHealth #Empowerment #Podcast #SelfCare #Inspiration #AuthorInterview #Motivation

What if the one thing holding your business back was you?

In this inspiring episode of The Making of Me Podcast, we sit down with Anna Brambilla, CEO of Virtually Aligned, who shares how letting go, hiring her first virtual assistant, and focusing on her zone of genius allowed her to reclaim 10–15 hours a week and ultimately triple her revenue.

🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:

• How Anna realized she was the biggest bottleneck in her own business
• The life-changing impact of hiring her first virtual assistant
• Practical strategies for overcoming the fears of delegation
• How to build executive-level support without breaking the bank
• The powerful shift from being an operator to a visionary leader
• How focusing on your zone of genius unlocks explosive business growth

If you're a founder who feels overwhelmed, stretched thin, or stuck — this episode is your roadmap to freedom.

⏱️ Timestamps:

• 02:33 — Realizing I was the bottleneck
• 03:03 — The impact of hiring a VA
• 07:51 — Life and business changes after delegating
• 08:52 — Working with purpose-driven entrepreneurs
• 11:06 — Shifting from operator to visionary

🔗 Learn more about Virtually Aligned: https://virtuallyaligned.com/🔗 Connect with Anna Brambilla on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annabrambilla/

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#Entrepreneurship #Delegation #VirtualAssistant #BusinessGrowth #MakingOfMePodcast #ZoneOfGenius #ScaleYourBusiness #Productivity #CEOMindset #Podcast #TimeManagement #Leadership #SmallBusiness #FounderLife #Outsourcing

True confidence isn't something you're born with, it's something you build, one kept promise at a time.

In this insightful episode of The Making of Me Podcast, we sit down with Tommy Rodriguez, Chief Growth Officer and personal development coach, who reveals the real secret behind unshakable confidence and it has everything to do with commitment, integrity, and the promises you make to yourself.

🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why true confidence is built, not born and how to start building it today
• The powerful connection between keeping promises to yourself and peak performance
• Step-by-step mindset shifts that will silence self-doubt for good
• Practical daily habits to help you show up as your best self in business and life
• How living with integrity and commitment unlocks a whole new level of success

If you've ever struggled with self-doubt or felt like confidence was out of reach — this episode will change everything.

🔗 Connect with Tommy Rodriguez on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommy-rodriguez-a042261b2/

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What happens when your promising career and life change in an instant?

In this powerful and deeply moving episode, we sit down with Tim Malm, former rodeo competitor and entrepreneur who survived a life-altering traumatic brain injury in 2010. Tim opens up about the accident that changed everything, his toughest emotional battles, and how his faith became his anchor through it all.

🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:

• The moment that changed Tim's life forever and what came after
• His toughest emotional and physical battles on the road to recovery
• How faith in God became the foundation of his rebuilding journey
• The daily grit and determination required to relearn basic abilities
• How Tim discovered a deeper purpose beyond his injury
• Why a comeback is always possible no matter what you're facing

Whether you're facing your own setbacks or simply need a powerful dose of motivation, Tim's story will remind you that you are never out of the fight.

🔗 Learn more about Tim Malm: https://stronger413.com/🔗 Follow Tim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stronger413_tjm?igsh=YjlxcGwyaWx1angy&utm_source=qr

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#Resilience #Faith #OvercomingAdversity #TraumaticBrainInjury #Inspiration #Podcast #TBI #NeverGiveUp #Comeback #MindsetMatters #GodIsGood #RodeoLife #PersonalGrowth #MentalStrength #Motivation