In this powerful and honest episode of What Are You Made Of?, Mike “C-Roc” sits down with Dr. Toby Brooks, a performance scientist, professor at Baylor, and host of the Becoming UnDone podcast, to explore what it truly means to rise when life, work, and identity start to fall apart.

Toby shares his roots in rural Illinois, the grit and work ethic passed down from his coal miner father, and the formative lessons he learned as an athletic trainer working everywhere from the NFL to middle school sports.

Together, Mike "C-Roc" and Toby dive into the tension between relentless hard work and the often-overlooked power of surrender, using memorable stories about “letting the paint dry,” data versus perception, and why progress isn’t always reflected in the numbers we fixate on.

The conversation expands into health optimization, recovery, ethics in performance enhancement, and how personalized protocols—whether in fitness, nutrition, or life—can unlock sustainable growth.

This episode is a thoughtful blend of science, real-world experience, and raw authenticity, offering listeners practical insight and renewed perspective on how to pursue success without losing themselves in the process.Website- tobybrooksphd.com

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In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Mike “C-Roc” sits down with Ashley Gonor, host of the Uncover Your Magic Podcast and a mindset coach for teens and parents, to explore what it truly means to live with intention, intuition, and purpose.

Ashley shares her personal journey of raising two daughters through the lens of energy, gratitude, and “mind over matter,” revealing how years of personal development, spiritual study, and disciplined self-growth shaped both her family and her mission.

From building a thriving spa business in her 30s to launching her podcast in 2020 without missing a single week, Ashley opens up about following full-body yes moments, trusting the process, and embracing imperfection as a path to growth.

Together, Mike "C-Roc" and Ashley dive into the power of programming our children’s beliefs, breaking generational patterns, and helping young people—and their parents—understand their potential, confidence, and inner “I Am.” This conversation is a deep, inspiring look at parenting, mindset, and the courage to create a life driven by awareness, energy, and authentic purpose.Website-www.ashleygonor.com

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In this powerful episode of What Are You Made Of?, Mike “C-Roc” sits down with Pernilla Soee, founder of the Dream Life Society and host of the Challenge Your Norm podcast, for a deep dive into what it truly takes to build a life, body, and mindset you’re proud of.

Pernilla shares her inspiring journey from growing up in Denmark with big dreams that didn’t fit the “normal” path, to moving to Los Angeles with almost nothing, living on ramen, walking miles to dance classes, and refusing to take “no” as an answer while chasing an artist visa and a career in dance and modeling.

Along the way, she reveals how a personal fitness transformation became the catalyst for a complete shift in self-belief, habits, and purpose, ultimately leading her to create a global community dedicated to holistic self-development.

Together, Mike "C-Roc" and Pernilla explore how to handle uncertainty, push past fear of judgment, live what you preach as a leader, and consistently challenge your limits to create a new “normal” for your life.

This conversation is a must-listen for anyone ready to stop playing small, take uncomfortable action, and step into the highest version of themselves.Website-https://www.pernllla.com/

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