In this deeply moving and unfiltered episode of What Are You Made Of?, Mike “C-Roc” sits down with Dr. Stephanie Rimka—a powerhouse in holistic health and functional medicine—with a story that cuts to the core of resilience, grit, and purpose.
From their first connection over Instagram, the energy between the two was electric, and it carries throughout this powerful conversation. Dr. Rimka opens up about her tough upbringing on the gritty streets of Detroit, including growing up with a father in and out of prison and the emotional toll that took on her as a child.
She shares how a compassionate fourth grade teacher, Ms. Krista Goldsmith, helped her survive one of the darkest chapters of her life by nurturing her creativity and reminding her she was more than her circumstances. With fierce honesty, she talks about the internal battle she waged as a child—feeling like a mistake, yet choosing to prove her worth by striving for greatness. That fire carried her through a journey from food stamps to becoming a thought leader in the holistic health space.
Along the way, Dr. Rimka reflects on how her intense drive, layered identity (“a sharp axe wrapped in cashmere”), and relentless curiosity led her away from traditional medicine and into a more integrative, soul-led healing path.
This episode is not just about overcoming adversity—it's about transmuting it into rocket fuel and rising with power, vulnerability, and purpose.Website-drrimka.com
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