Marci Hopkins Triumph over Trauma Healing Lives on Air

Marci Hopkins Triumph over Trauma Healing Lives on Air

Author: Joanie Sigal January 19, 2024 Duration: 51:25

Marci Hopkins is an award-winning TV personality, talk show host, and author. She is the brilliant mind behind the captivating talk show, Wake Up with Marci and Hilary, A Talk Show with A Heart, which has won the prestigious Telly Award three times. Marci is also a sought-after public speaker, recovery expert, and media trainer, with appearances on major networks such as Fox, CBS, NBC, and ABC. Don't miss Wake Up with Marci, airing on CBS owned WLNY-TV 10/55, CBS Palm Springs, and ABC Idaho Falls. The show is also available for streaming on Hulu Live and FuboTV, and as a podcast on all major platforms. 

Marci's show is a source of inspiration and empowerment, sharing remarkable stories of triumph and transformation. She is deeply committed to changing lives, drawing from her own journey of overcoming alcoholism and celebrating eight years of sobriety. Through her book and show, Marci aims to show that healing is possible and that difficult situations do not define us. Outside of her TV career, Marci is actively involved in giving back to her community. She supports organizations such as the Kumali Organization and the YWCA, and has helped open a sanctuary with Access Family Services. 

Marci's dedication and impact have been recognized with awards and honors, and she has been featured on major networks and publications. Originally from Texas, Marci began her career at Fox Cable Group before becoming a prominent figure in the industry.Marci's book is her story of sexual abuse and alcholism and sobriety. Marci is now seven years sober. Wake Up With Marci was created after Marci went into sobriety. She felt inspired to help other people with great content and stories that would help inspire and heal others. She graphically shares the chain of events in her book in hopes of helping others.

Marci has been featured on TV as a recovery expert, such as WJLA ABC Washington, NBC Tampa, Cheddar, WXIX FOX Cincinnati, WTVR CBS VA, Metropolitan Magazine, Hollywood Life etc. She's now an official monthly wellness contributor for  KATU ABC Portland.

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Hosted by Joanie Sigal, The Addiction Podcast-Point of No Return is a raw and necessary conversation about substance use and the path out of it. This isn't a clinical lecture, but a collection of real voices from the heart of the crisis. You'll hear from people who have lived through addiction to opioids, heroin, cocaine, prescription drugs, and fentanyl, sharing their journeys from dependence to recovery. The podcast also makes space for the families and loved ones whose lives are intertwined with this struggle, offering their perspectives on the chaos, the repeated attempts at rehab, and the strategies that finally made a difference. Each episode tackles the complex societal and personal issues surrounding addiction, all while grounding the discussion in tangible hope and practical recovery options. By focusing on these firsthand accounts, Joanie creates a podcast that serves as both a lifeline and a roadmap for anyone touched by this challenge-whether you're seeking help for yourself or striving to understand how to support someone else. Tune in for stories that don't shy away from the darkness but consistently point toward the light of resilience and regained control.
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