In this episode. Dr. Charlie engages in a profound discussion with Honea Henderson-Owens, a licensed clinical social worker focusing on trauma-informed care. The episode delves into the complex relationship between trauma and mental health, exploring how the brain's response mechanisms, such as fight, flight, freeze, or fawn, are activated under stress. Honea emphasizes the importance of slowing down the therapeutic process to help clients manage overwhelming emotions and symptoms. The conversation covers complex PTSD, developmental trauma, and how early experiences shape adult life, even affecting workplace dynamics. Listeners will gain insights into the differences between life coaching and therapy and the potential for healing through neuroplasticity. This episode offers valuable strategies for recognizing and managing emotional triggers providing hope and support for those on their mental health journey.

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(00:00) Impact of Complex PTSD on Grief

(04:35) Trauma-Informed Therapy Strategies Compared

(07:59) Brain Prioritizes Survival Over Rationality

(20:25) Recognizing the Need for Trauma-Informed Care

(28:17) Understanding Survival Strategies in the Brain

(40:41) Life Coach vs. Therapist Comparison

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Website - https://www.honeaowens.com/

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Ready to ditch people-pleasing and reclaim your emotional power? In this episode, Dr. Charlie Hornes shares her journey from anxious pleaser to certified life coach by mastering emotional adulthood. You'll learn that it’s not external situations but your thoughts that shape your emotions.

Discover how taking responsibility for your feelings shifts you from blame to self-awareness, giving you control over your emotional life. We’ll also explore how choosing love and compassion—especially during stressful times—can transform your relationships. Plus, you’ll learn a simple five-step process for owning your emotions and reshaping impulsive reactions. Get ready to enjoy a peaceful, stress-free holiday season with practical tools for emotional empowerment!

(05:52) Ownership of Feelings in Relationships

(14:07) Choosing Love Over Assumptions

(21:51) Navigating Holiday Stress and Miscommunication

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In this powerful episode, Dr. Charlie Hornes sits down with Retired Command Chief Master Sergeant Casy Boomershine, a trailblazing woman in the Air Force who shattered gender barriers in one of the most male-dominated military fields. Together, they explore the invisible hurdles women face as leaders in the military and male-dominated industries, from the emotional toll of constant gender bias to the strategic moves women need to rise through the ranks. Chief Boomershine shares the critical importance of building resilience, owning your voice, and how women can gain respect without losing themselves. This episode is a must-listen for any high-achieving woman feeling stuck in a system built to hold her back—and is ready to reclaim her power and leadership role.

Key Insights

•Real strategies for handling subtle (and not so subtle) gender bias in leadership.

•Emotional intelligence as a game-changer for women in male-dominated environments.

•How to stop conforming and start commanding respect on your own terms.

•The power of resilience and mentorship in breaking career barriers.

•Practical tools for women to confidently lead without compromising their authenticity.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction

02:00 - Chief Boomershine’s Early Military Journey: Breaking Barriers

10:35 - Navigating a Male-Dominated Military Career

20:45 - Emotional Intelligence: A Key to Leadership Success

28:30 - Facing Gender Bias: Strategies for Thriving

35:45 - Breaking the Mold: Thriving as a Woman in Leadership

42:00 - Lessons from the Top: Chief Boomershine’s Leadership Journey

50:00 - Final Thoughts: Empowering Women to Lead Authentically

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