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Andy A Charles
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We focus on Intentionality, Clarity, and Purpose through the means of Podcasting, Coaching, and Public Speaking for Leaders and Entrepreneurs. andycharles.substack.com

  1. 3d ago

    From Hidden to Healed with Trina Brannen on BOOD

    I AM Trina Brannen and I was born and raised in Santa Rosa by a single mother of four children. My siblings all shared the same dad, but I was not raised with my biological father. Psalm 139:15 says: “You watched me as I was being formed in utter seclusion, as I was woven together in the dark of the womb.” Even though I didn't understand it at the time, God knew me before anyone else did. He knew me when I was being formed in the darkness, and He had a plan for my life. But knowing that now doesn't change the reality of how I felt growing up. I felt like the black sheep—abandoned, singled out, and unwanted. I was blessed, however, that my siblings' dad began taking me with them on their every-other-weekend visits and family vacations. I didn't realize until I was an adult that God had sent someone into my life who would show me unconditional love through a father figure. He became what I called my Unconditional Dad. As I grew older, I learned why I had been kept a secret. My biological father was already married and had children of his own. At 58 years old, that conversation is still difficult and, in many ways, still taboo with my mom. The choice my biological father was given was essentially to pay or stay away. He was an alcoholic man who was married with children of his own, and as an adult, I can understand why that decision was made. But as a child, all I knew was that I had been abandoned. There were constant fights, and I witnessed the physical abuse my mom experienced time and time again. Alcohol often intensified everything. That's where I learned to become codependent and a people pleaser. I became the one who picked up the pieces. I tried to comfort my mom. I tried to keep the peace. I learned to focus on everyone else's needs while ignoring my own. I didn't know what healthy boundaries looked like because boundaries were never something I hadbeen taught. At home, the message was, “Do as I say, not as I do. Don't ask questions. Go outside and play. Stop bothering me. ”#FromHiddenToHealed #TrinaBrannen#BOOD#BOODPodcast#BOODMedia#HiddenToHealed#HealingJourney#TraumaRecovery#InnerHealing#EmotionalHealing This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit andycharles.substack.com

  2. Sep 16

    "You are Whole with Ellie Hyvonen" on BOOD

    Hi, I’m Ellie Hyvonen, and I help high-capacity wives and moms integrate patterns of self-care during their day so they can stop giving their loved ones their leftover emotional energy. Today, when I look at my life, it’s almost unrecognizable compared to where I once was. I was that woman for years. Always productive. Always dependable. Always running on empty and missing the KEY relational moments in the home. Here is the truth: Your family will not remember the perfect YOU. They will remember a present you. As was my story, I find that a lot of us are living two lives. We have some beliefs that are not serving us. Some of those beliefs were built into us through past experiences and people, and then we create experiences from those beliefs. The experiences confirm the beliefs and the pattern continues even though we do not realize. My coaching is all about making habit change at the level of identity! Personally, I believe in coaching so much that I have had my own coach for years. I love having someone hold me accountable to a bigger vision and believe in me. I am dedicated to doing the same for you! Together, we will cultivate sustainable habits that empower you to thrive! @LivingBytheWord301youarewholecoaching.com #LifeCoaching#WellnessCommunity#EmpowermentDaily#InspireAndEmpower#MindfulLiving#YouAreWhole#YouAreWholeWithEllieHyvonen#EllieHyvonen#YouAreWholePodcast​ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit andycharles.substack.com

  3. Sep 2

    BOOD/Our brokenness can become testimony with Laurie Fuqua

    Laurie L. Fuqua is an author, speaker, singer-songwriter, and faith leader whose message is rooted in healing, freedom, purpose, and the transforming power of God. Through books, music, ministry, and speaking, Laurie encourages people to confront what has wounded them, break unhealthy cycles, rediscover their God-given identity, and move forward with faith.A Michigan native now living in North Carolina, Laurie draws from both biblical truth and her own journey through heartbreak, betrayal, family wounds, forgiveness, restoration, and new beginnings. Rather than allowing painful chapters to become the conclusion of her story, she has allowed God to transform those experiences into a ministry that reminds others that their beginning may explain their pain, but it does not have to define their future.Laurie is the author of several faith-centered books, including Broken Branches, Unbroken Spirit, From Brokenness to Blessing, UNSTUCK: Finding God’s Purpose Beyond Fear, Heartbreak, Self-Doubt, Anger, and Repeated Failures, and Untangling the Heart: Breaking Soul Ties, Spotting Red Flags & Finding God’s Best After Love’s Detours. Through her writing, she addresses emotional healing, forgiveness, identity, relationships, spiritual growth, boundaries, purpose, and the courage required to move. @LivingBytheWord301 https://www.instagram.com/lauriefuquaspeaks https://www.tiktok.com/@lauriefuquaspeaks https://www.youtube.com/@lauriefuquaspeaks https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauriefuqua704 #OurBrokennessCanBecomeTestimony#LaurieFuqua#FaithOverFear#OvercomingTrauma#HealingInChrist#TestimonyOfGrace#HopeAndHealing#PersonalDevelopment This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit andycharles.substack.com

    BOOD/Our brokenness can become testimony with Laurie Fuqua

  4. Jul 4

    "The Journey to Soul-Guided Living with Desislava Dimitrova"

    I’m Desislava Dimitrova, a bestselling author, holistic healing guide and Eastern European US immigrant of 18 years. Six years ago, a spinal tumor changed everything. That health crisis became the start of a deep spiritual awakening - one that reconnected me with my body, purpose, and God. I now help leaders in transition release overwhelm, remember their own inner voice, and take calm, confident steps toward peace, purpose, and joy, using holistic and spiritual wisdom. Your audience will walk away from our conversation with practical steps to feel grounded, inspired, and reminded that healing is not only possible, but already within them. Like you, I once struggled to hear my own inner voice. For years, I followed paths that weren’t truly mine, disconnected from what brought me genuine joy. Through life's challenges and transformations, I discovered powerful techniques that helped me reconnect with my authentic self. This journey awakened me to my purpose: guiding other women to find their way back home to themselves. As a Certified Spiritual Life Coach, Theta Healer, EFT Practitioner, and Yoga teacher, I've spent years developing a holistic approach that addresses mind, body, and spirit. But my most valuable credential is having walked this path myself. I know what it's like to feel lost, disconnected, and unsure. And I know the immense freedom and joy that comes from learning to trust your intuition and honor your authentic self. My Guiding Principles Authenticity: Being true to yourself is the foundation of joy Kindness: Both to yourself and others creates healing ripples Trust: Your inner wisdom always knows the way. www.linkedin.com/in/desislava-dimitrova-30271293, https://www.youtube.com/@DesislavaDimitrova-DD, https://www.desi-divine.com/ #SoulGuidedLiving #DesislavaDimitrova#TheJourneyToSoulGuidedLiving#SoulGuided#SpiritualJourney#SelfDiscovery#SoulWork#PersonalTransformation#MindfulLiving This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit andycharles.substack.com

  5. Jul 2

    BOOD/Holistic Wellness and Abundant Life With Shan Wright

    SHAN WRIGHT: Hi! I'm Shan Wright. Christian mama & Your Holistic Wellness Advocate From {Burnt Out} Registered Nurse to Holistic Wellness RN Coach. Beat Nurse BURNOUT podcast: Your Go-To Pod for simple, practical ways to calm the chaos and be more intentional in your motherhood: Grab your coffee and listen while chasing your toddler for tactical solutions to find more time, energy and thrive in your holistic wellness! Be encouraged by my personal testimony of anxiety as a mom to 4 and many other courageous mothers who pursued their wellness despite challenges! I’m a daughter of the King, wife, mother to 4, registered nurse, holistic wellness coach podcaster, and speaker! For most of my life, I felt anxious and overwhelmed and struggled with perfectionism and control. I remember what it felt like to be wanting more, yet feeling like I wasn’t enough at the same time. I wanted to live a well life, but completely overwhelmed and anxious ( and about to lose it ) with my very blessed, full life!After postpartum anxiety, enough was enough, and I tracked my way to whole body wellness and so much peace! Through courageous, vulnerable chats, reprogramming my brain, facing the overwhelm head on and lots of prayer, I discovered how to pursue peace and wellness with Jesus.As a Holistic wellness advocate, I geek out on how our bodies are fearfully and wonderfully made and getting to the root cause of our stress, anxiety and overwhelm. We get so stressed out, tired out, “mom-ed” out that we caring for ourselves on the back burner. We care for all those around us with excellence and don't have anything left in the tank to care for us. Well, sis, God has abundantly more planned for your whole life… every season, during every role you play!https://instagram.com/theshanwright https://bit.ly/holistichackshttps://hello@theshanwright.com/ #ShanWright #HolisticWellnessWithShan#AbundantLifeWithShan#ShanWrightWellness#TheAbundantLife#HolisticWellness#HolisticLiving#MindBodySpirit This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit andycharles.substack.com

  6. Jun 5

    BOOD/Arise Kintsugi Queens/Let's get Empowered with Maz Alexander

    Maz is an accomplished author, finding solace and expression through the written word, and also shares her insights with a wider audience as the voice behind a podcast. What sets Maz apart is her unique ability to blend humor with her work—her talent as a stand-up comedian allows her to engage with people in a way that is both enlightening and entertaining. Maz has harnessed her diverse gifts in innovative ways, making an impact on many through various platforms and across continents. https://www.linkedin.com/in/maz-alexander mazcoaching@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/maz1entertainment/ https://linktr.ee/mazwellbeing #AriseKintsugiQueens#MazAlexander#KintsugiQueens#EmpoweredWomen#AriseAndShine#WomenEmpowerment#LevelUpWithMaz#BeautifullyBroken#GoldenRepair#ResilienceInGold#healingjourney This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit andycharles.substack.com

  7. Apr 8

    “CHILDREN” We are Still here With Marit Welker

    Marit Welker LLC: Christian Speaker and Coach Her experience of chronic pain, depression, illness, anxiety, and living in a victim mentality helps her connect with even the lowest of participant emotions. Her transformations lift and inspire these women as she guides them toward more strength, joy, and peace through change. She shows them the possibility. She preaches the love of God. She openly offers her own experience, as an example of what not to do as well as what to do. Marit overcame cancer, brain injury, and bad relationships. She blamed her mother for her own pain and pulled away, but not completely. When her son walked away, she lost 5 family members. But Marit learned valuable lessons from each of these experiences. She made mistakes. And she got through with the grace and miracles of God. She’ll inspire, motivate, and help your audience move forward as they process their own situations and experience their own transformation. Marit know how to skillfully move the audience to listen, toward a single moment. A moment of change. Her audiences don’t leave with notes. They leave sure of one thing: who they are in Christ. And that changes everything else. When I was younger, I emotionally rejected my own mother. I blamed her. I lived far away and cherished my resentment. We rarely talked or visited. And even when she helped me after my babies were born, all I did was take offense, despite her obvious signs of love. I even asked her to leave my house once. And I’m not proud. Years later, my child cut me off and completely removed me and their family from my life. I also lost their spouse and my grandchildren that day. By God’s grace, both relationships have been happily restored. I walked through fire to get there. And what I learned—about my child’s perspective, about my own blind spots, about how to find solid ground when everything feels like quicksand—changed everything. Now I help other Christian mothers navigate this pain. #MaritWelker#WeAreStillHere #ChildrenProject#MaritWelkerPhotography#StillHere#ChildAdvocacy#VoicesOfChildren#SocialAwareness#FutureGenerations #ChildhoodUnplugged#ChildrensRightshttps://maritwelker.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/maritwelker https://www.instagram.com/maritwelkerspeakerandcoach/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1849865308431914/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit andycharles.substack.com

  8. Mar 30

    'Breaking free from sexual trauma, with Anne Richardson'

    Anne Marie Richardson Author, Spiritual Director, Workshop Presenter, Leader of Not Alone Groups. You Are Not Alone. And You Were Never Meant to Heal Alone. Christ-Centered Healing and Training for Trauma Recovery. If you’ve experienced trauma and long for healing that goes deeper than words—If you’re a spiritual director who wants to walk alongside survivors with wisdom and compassion— this is the place for you. I have been a Christ follower all my life. Through a mid-life crisis, is where I drew much closer God. The pain I felt led me to therapy where I discovered how my childhood wounds affected me. I was molested by my friend’s father as a little girl. Although therapy was necessary and insightful, deeper healing has come from God by engaging in spiritual practices. After a time of healing, I started sharing my story and then other survivors shared their stories with me. Gathering these stories, with permission, along with many spiritual practices that heal, I wrote two books, called Not Alone. My passion is to see survivors become freer internally, to be the person God created them to be. Some years ago, I was searching for a deeper relationship with God. I felt something was missing and that there was more meaning to life. This led me to Spiritual Direction, where I discovered how much God truly loves and desires an intimate relationship with me. After retiring as an audiologist, I became certified as a Spiritual Director. I moved from helping people hear their external world to listening to their internal world. I approach spiritual direction more like spiritual companionship, offering encouragement and listening, and asking open-ended questions to help one draw closer to God. I know what it is like to long for a deeper relationship with God. I know what it is like to long for deeper healing and freedom from trauma. There is hope for you. Please contact me to come alongside you on your journey with God.https://www.annemarierichardson.com/ https://www.facebook.com/annenotalone/ http://amazon.com/author/richardsonanne * #SurvivorEquity#TraumaInformedOutreach#HealingJustice#BreakingTheSilence#InclusiveHealing#AnneRichardsonLive#AccessibleRecovery #NeurodivergentHealing#TraumaAndDisability#SpoonieSurvivors #InvisibleDisabilities#AdaptiveHealing This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit andycharles.substack.com

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We focus on Intentionality, Clarity, and Purpose through the means of Podcasting, Coaching, and Public Speaking for Leaders and Entrepreneurs. andycharles.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Andy A Charles
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    46
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Andy Charles
  • Show Website
    Andy’s Substack Podcast