This is the latest episode of the weekly Mental Health and Emotional Intelligence Ask Me Anything Series. I answer questions submitted to me by listeners, and it's live, so I also answer questions submitted by the audience. If you'd like to attend a session, follow Charlson Gaines, me, on LinkedIn and Facebook. This is recorded live every Tuesday at 2pm EST. You can also submit your questions to me at [email protected].

In this episode, I interview one of my best friends who has endured trauma that I couldn't even fathom. She details the story of seeing her uncle's lifeless body in the car after he took his own life. This was just days after finding out her parents were divorced. She grew up in a volatile home on the western side of the island of Puerto Rico. She took all of her pain, trauma, and childhood adversity and learned to express herself and her pain through her art. She also managed to spend 20 years in the US Air Force as a Russian linguist. She is incredible. Listen in and learn from Valerie what resilience really is. 

In this episode, I address several questions, including questions asked during the recording of the episode. I answer questions about EI and alcohol abuse, EI and controlling behaviors, the possibility of healing from depression and post-traumatic stress symptoms. Listen to it all and if you have questions you'd like answered, feel free to email them to me at [email protected]

In this episode, I interview Donni Martelle. She details so much trauma and tragedy including child abuse, racism, alcoholism and losing her son. But through it all, she finds a way to input positivity and an opportunity to learn in every story. She is phenomenal and truly fascinating. 

Do you have questions about emotional intelligence or mental health? Do you want to get simple answers without having to spend a lot of time on internet searches or trying to find a therapist or professor? Every Tuesday at 2pm EST, I go live on LinkedIn and Facebook for a weekly Ask Me Anything session. This episode is the first one. Follow me on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/charlson-gaines or join my Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/you.deserve.to.be.happy so you can catch me live and also ask any questions you might have. 

Welcome to the KOPE Life Podcast. In this episode, I interview Technical Sergeant Heath Gatti of the US Air Force. She is a true warrior. Listen to her describe the journey to go from feeling worthless, depressed, and defeated to the shining light that everyone needs. Pay attention as this route from depression and worthlessness gets worse before it gets better, include several months of helplessness after a very significant surgery. She is an inspiration, and you will be moved by her story. 

This episode features Carol Hink, US Coast Guard veteran, discussing her experiences with sexual harassment while serving. She details the impact of the harassment on her career, including how it impacted her decision to leave the US Coast Guard. Sexual harassment has been an issue in the US military since women first began to serve in all branches. However, people of all genders have been and will continue to be victims of sexual harassment. This new legislation is a step in the right direction of reducing, and hopefully eliminating, sexual harassment in the military. 

Welcome to the KOPE Life Podcast Interview Series. This interview series is an opportunity for us to hear stories of survival, inspiration and overcoming in a way that will move us all. Today's guest is Chrissy Marie. She is a powerful woman who's combination of strength, love, vulnerability and faith have ensured that through multiple tragedies and extraordinary pain, she continues to be the light we need in this world.