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In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Hilary Phelps sits down with Amanda Marino—CEO, healer, and mental health advocate—for a heart-opening exploration of what it means to reclaim your identity after trauma.

Amanda shares the harrowing truths of her early life, from surviving childhood abuse and witnessing her sister’s kidnapping, to navigating toxic relationships and finding her way back to herself. Through it all, she’s become a voice for resilience, self-love, and the kind of inner strength that doesn’t just survive—but rises.

Together, Hilary and Amanda discuss the lasting impact of trauma, the complicated beauty of co-parenting after divorce, and how recovery—especially as a woman and mother—is both sacred and messy. This episode is a reminder that healing is not linear, that your story can become your strength, and that you are never as alone as you think.

Whether you’re walking your own path of healing, supporting someone else, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of resilience, this conversation offers both comfort and courage.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why childhood trauma can shape—but not define—your identity
• How Amanda healed from toxic relationships and learned to trust herself again
• What co-parenting with grace really looks like (even after heartbreak)
• The emotional complexity of recovery and why grit matters
• How community, especially among women, can be a lifeline
• Why self-worth must be reclaimed from the stories we’ve been told
• How rejection can sometimes be protection
• The power of not quitting before the miracle happens

Key Quote:

“Don’t quit before the miracle. Even when it hurts. Even when it’s messy. You’re not broken—you’re becoming.”

Resources & Links:

Learn more about Amanda Marino: @nextlevelrecoveryassociates and @amandamarinoofficial

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In this conversation, Hilary Phelps sits down with Marci Hopkins, who shares her journey of recovery from addiction, emphasizing the importance of breaking the stigma surrounding mental health. She discusses her personal experiences, the role of spirituality, and the impact of trauma on mental health. Marci encourages listeners to find purpose through pain, practice gratitude and forgiveness, and navigate life transitions with authenticity. Her message is one of hope, reminding everyone that they are worthy of happiness and love.

Takeaways

• Marci emphasizes the importance of breaking the stigma around mental health and addiction.
• She shares her personal journey of recovery and the pivotal moments that led her to seek help.
• Marci discusses the role of spirituality in her recovery process.
• She highlights the impact of trauma on mental health and the importance of addressing it.
• Marci encourages finding purpose through pain and using experiences to help others.
• She talks about the significance of gratitude and forgiveness in rebuilding life after addiction.
• Marci offers advice for women navigating life transitions and finding their passions.
• She stresses the importance of authenticity in the media and personal life.
• Marci shares her belief that everyone is worthy of happiness and love.
• She concludes with a message of hope for those feeling lost or disconnected.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Marcy's Journey
04:08 Breaking the Stigma of Addiction and Mental Health
07:07 Understanding the Spectrum of Alcohol Use
10:09 Marcy's Pivotal Moment: The Decision to Change
13:14 The Role of Higher Power in Recovery
16:07 Rebuilding Life After Addiction
19:00 The Power of Gratitude and Self-Love
28:00 The Power of Gratitude and Forgiveness
29:11 Finding Purpose Through Pain
32:15 The Journey to Media and Healing
36:00 Mental Health and Addiction Awareness
41:29 Navigating Perfectionism and Authenticity
46:39 Empowering Women in Transition

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We believe that your skin is the mirror of your soul, and that taking care of it daily, effectively, gently, is essential to your self care. Looking good…means feeling good…means doing good.

Our motto: Self care through skin care.™ Forever.
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What if the breakthrough you’ve been searching for is closer than you think? Our 1:1 holistic coaching is more than guidance—it’s a transformative journey designed for women ready to reclaim their voice and redefine their purpose, navigate transitions, overcome obstacles, and align your life with your deepest intentions. This is where clarity meets confidence. Your next step starts here. Visit HilaryPhelps.com to begin.

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Some conversations feel like coming home—and this one is exactly that.

In this deeply honest and expansive episode of The Right Room, Hilary Phelps sits down with Liz Baker Plosser—author of Own Your Morning and former Editor-in-Chief of Women’s Health—for a conversation about change, self-trust, and what it really means to become who you are.

Hilary and Liz first met in a professional setting, but within minutes it was clear: this wasn’t just a meeting—it was the beginning of a true connection. Their bond grew from shared values and mutual respect into a treasured friendship built on truth, humor, and a love for asking better questions.

Now, in this episode, they explore everything from career transitions and letting go of titles, to mental health, sobriety, infertility, strength training, and the quiet inner work that so many high-achieving women are doing behind the scenes.

Liz opens up about walking away from a major career in wellness media—not because she had to, but because she felt called to step into something more aligned and more personal. She shares the discomfort and growth that came with “turning the cab light on,” as she puts it, and beginning the vulnerable work of becoming Liz—not the job title, not the brand—just her.

Together, Hilary and Liz explore the nuanced differences between self-esteem and self-confidence, and how so many women chase the latter while quietly neglecting the former. Liz reflects on her decision to stop drinking—not as a moment of rock-bottom, but as a conscious choice to prioritize clarity, energy, and leadership. She also speaks honestly about her experience with infertility, and the emotional toll it took on her identity and sense of worth.

Through it all, one thing is clear: this is a woman who is learning to show up for herself—not perfectly, but powerfully.

🛠️ Key Takeaways:

•Self-esteem and self-confidence are not the same. True growth comes from building internal trust, not external validation.

•Reinvention is brave. Walking away from a dream job doesn’t mean failure—it means you’re ready for a new chapter.

•Sobriety isn’t always about hitting rock bottom. Sometimes it’s simply choosing to feel better, sleep better, and lead better.

•Infertility is more common than we think—and more silently painful. Compassion is key.

•Boundaries protect peace. Especially in seasons of transition.

•Arrogance is not celebrating wins—it’s refusing to listen.

•Strength training isn’t just physical. It’s a practice in presence, self-trust, and reclaiming agency over your body.

•Using your voice changes everything. Especially when it’s hard.

•We never know what someone is carrying. Compassion matters.

This episode is for ev

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OUR MISSION: SELF CARE THROUGH SKIN CARE™
We believe that your skin is the mirror of your soul, and that taking care of it daily, effectively, gently, is essential to your self care. Looking good…means feeling good…means doing good.

Our motto: Self care through skin care.™ Forever.
https://www.alchimie-forever.com/

What if the breakthrough you’ve been searching for is closer than you think? Our 1:1 holistic coaching is more than guidance—it’s a transformative journey designed for women ready to reclaim their voice and redefine their purpose, navigate transitions, overcome obstacles, and align your life with your deepest intentions. This is where clarity meets confidence. Your next step starts here. Visit HilaryPhelps.com to begin.