The Charyse Williams Show

What happens when a nurse refuses to stay inside the box? In this inspiring episode of The Charyse Williams Show, we meet Dr. Scharlotte Spencer, a nurse practitioner who transformed her 20+ year career in traditional medicine into a thriving functional wellness business built on balance, purpose, and faith.

Dr. Spencer opens up about her journey from palliative care to holistic health, her own lifelong battle with obesity, and the powerful moment she decided she could no longer tell patients to change their lives without changing hers first. Through her Balanced Body and Wellness clinic, she’s now helping clients reclaim their energy, reset their hormones, and find freedom from the inside out.

Listeners will discover how to stop waiting for perfection, push past fear, and take that first leap toward building a business that aligns with who they truly are. This conversation is packed with truth, encouragement, and proof that healing others often starts with healing yourself.

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Dr. Scharlotte Spencer, DNP, APRN-CNP, ACHPN, CNEcl, is the CEO and founder of Balanced Body & Wellness, PLLC, a health and wellness clinic in Spring, Texas.
She is the creator of the Blueprint to Balance Method — a structured, science-based system built on the Five Phases of Balanced Health.
Her method is a clear roadmap that combines advanced lab testing, personalized strategies, and step-by-step support to restore energy, optimize hormones, reset metabolism, and create sustainable results.

Company Name: Balanced Body and Wellness, PLLC
Website: www.balancedbodyandwellness.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/balancedbodywellness_tx 

Episode Highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(4:47) Dr. Scharlotte’s nursing journey and passion for care
(7:10) Discovering palliative care and leadership
(8:24) Personal struggles with weight and transformation
(10:54) Launching Balanced Body and Wellness
(13:01) Doing it imperfectly and helping others anyway
(15:15) Overcoming self-doubt and fear of failure
(20:44) Celebrating one year in business
(27:00) Finding joy in purpose-driven work
(33:08) Advice for nurses ready to take the leap
(42:21) Outro

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Are you tired of trading hours for dollars in your holistic health practice? In this episode, Charyse pulls back the curtain on how to grow your income and impact without working more hours. She shares the exact path she took from working one-on-one with clients to building a peaceful, profitable business that now supports thousands. She shows you how to turn your daily routines into revenue streams. If you’ve ever felt there’s more for you beyond direct care, this episode is the sign you’ve been waiting for.

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Episode highlights:

(0:00) Intro
(1:15) Why trading time for money is holding you back
(2:53) It’s okay to love direct care—and still want more
(4:50) The four things that helped Charisse scale her business
(7:10) One-to-many: how group coaching changed everything
(8:33) Affiliate income from things you already use
(11:01) How your daily recommendations can become revenue
(12:41) Building a platform that lives beyond you
(16:00) The 5-step method to stack income streams
(20:22) From practitioner to movement builder
(22:49) Creating your legacy and choosing more

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What if the very struggles that once held you back could become the reason you change lives? In this powerful episode of The Charyse Williams Show, nurse coach and corporate wellness innovator Bina Bendale shares how her personal journey caring for a medically challenged child led her to redefine wellness in the workplace.

Bina reveals the challenges of balancing motherhood with a demanding ER career, the frustration of systems that didn’t support parents like her, and how those gaps sparked her entrepreneurial leap. With candor and courage, she describes how imperfect action, showing up even with COVID, messy hair, and three kids at home, landed her first corporate contract worth half a million dollars.

Listeners will hear why clarity, niche focus, and boundaries are non-negotiables, how authentic relationships build trust in business, and why inspired action beats perfection every time. Bina’s story is proof that the right mix of resilience and human connection can transform not only your career but the lives of everyone you serve.

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Bina Bendale, RN and Board-Certified Nurse Coach, is a powerhouse speaker and innovator with over 18 years of experience in emergency medicine. As the founder of the Nurse Coach Business Accelerator and creator of the Silent Struggle Solution, she empowers HR leaders and corporate teams to create healthier, more human-centered workplaces. A devoted mother to three special needs children, Bina brings unmatched wisdom on balancing personal resilience with professional purpose. Her work — featured on NBC and TEDx — is redefining wellness through clarity, compassion, and no-judgment support.

Company Name
Corporate Nurse Coach Accelerator

Website link: www.binanursecoach.com 

Instagram or Facebook handle
https://www.facebook.com/binatmistry/ 

Episode Highlights:
(0:00) Intro
4:32) From ER nurse to corporate wellness
(6:59) Discovering nurse coaching as a calling
(9:25) Breaking free from “one-to-one only” thinking
(13:32) Landing her first corporate wellness contract
(19:14) Why home life impacts workplace leadership
(23:05) Overcoming imposter syndrome in pricing
(28:22) Building trust and long-term corporate relationships
(39:03) The importance of boundaries in business
(43:03) Knowing your ideal client and saying “no”
(51:22) Why action beats perfection every time
(1:0601) Outro

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What if the real key to weight loss isn’t just diet and exercise, but restoring your body’s natural balance? In this episode of The Charyse Williams Show, Charyse welcomes functional medicine nurse coach Dawn Galagan-Rodriguez to reveal why metabolic health is the missing piece in lasting healing.

Dawn shares her powerful journey from research and bedside nursing to holistic health coaching, and why she believes true change happens when we address root causes, not just symptoms. 

Listeners will gain clarity on the difference between simply losing weight and actually getting healthy, why “calories in, calories out” is an incomplete picture, and how embracing supportive therapies can unlock better energy, lower inflammation, and long-term resilience. If you’ve been frustrated by doing “all the right things” without results, this conversation will show you there’s another way forward.

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Dawn Galagan-Rodriguez, MSN, RN, NC-BC is a board-certified nurse coach and functional medicine practitioner who helps women over 40 overcome weight loss resistance and restore their health with science-backed, compassionate care. She’s known for making complex health topics simple and empowering women to work with their bodies instead of against them.

Website: https://www.dawngalagan.com/
Instagram: @dawngalagan_rodriguez
Facebook: @dawn.galaganrodriguez

Episode Highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(1:19) Introducing guest Dawn Galagan-Rodriguez
(2:43) Dawn’s journey from research to nursing
(6:31) Realizing bedside nursing wasn’t enough
(9:07) Moving toward holistic healing
(10:09) Why midlife women struggle with weight
(11:50) The truth: get healthy to lose weight
(13:18) Lifestyle habits and functional testing
(17:01) Rethinking peptides and microdosing
(23:20) Reconciling holistic health with peptides
(26:35) Why GLP-1 decline makes weight loss harder
(30:29) Lab results and reducing inflammation
(33:53) Dawn’s personal peptide experience
(36:11) Why “calories in, calories out” is incomplete
(39:59) Other peptides for longevity and muscle
(42:05) NAD, glutathione, and detox support
(43:07) Free resource on GLP-1 vs pharmaceuticals
(47:27) Rapid-fire fun questions
(51:13) Outro

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What if the biggest thing blocking your business growth isn’t your audience, your platform, or even the algorithm, but you? In this episode of The Charyse Williams Show, Charyse reminds us that our offers are more than just products or programs, they’re reflections of our identity.

She explains how the energy and beliefs you bring into creating an offer determine how it feels to share, sell, and scale. If you built it from fear, scarcity, or self-doubt, it will feel heavy, forced, and unsafe to present. But when it comes from alignment, clarity, and power, it becomes magnetic. People recognize it as exactly what they’ve been searching for.

Listeners will learn why pricing is part of positioning, how to spot when “proving energy” is showing up, and why your business can only grow to the level of your self-identity. Charyse also shares a powerful reframe: instead of tweaking your offer endlessly, ask, Who do I need to become to confidently share this?

This is a mindset shift that can transform not just your offers, but the way clients are naturally drawn to you.

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Episode Highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(1:16) Your offer as your identity monetized
(3:04) Why sales struggles aren’t about your audience
(4:30) How fear and scarcity shape your offers
(5:31) Pricing as part of your positioning
(6:41) Offers as mirrors of identity
(7:29) The question: Who do I need to become?
(9:00) Becoming magnetic to aligned clients
(10:19) What would my offer look like if I fully believed?
(11:10) Frequency check before your next offer
(12:45) Outro

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What if true healing wasn’t about quick fixes, but about reclaiming your inner power? In this inspiring episode of The Charyse Williams Show, Charyse sits down with Dr. Erica Steele, a board-certified naturopathic doctor and founder of Holistic Life App, to discuss how we can shift from reactive to proactive healthcare.

Dr. Erica shares her incredible journey from growing up in Afro-Indigenous healing traditions to building a career in holistic medicine, weaving together science, spirituality, and personal empowerment. Together, they unpack why nervous system regulation, emotional intelligence, and lifestyle foundations like nutrition, sleep, and hydration are far more powerful than pills or protocols alone.

Listeners will gain eye-opening insights on the dangers of outsourcing health to a broken system, the role of intergenerational trauma in our wellness, and the life-changing impact of tracking personal health data. This conversation is a must for clinicians, coaches, and anyone ready to take ownership of their health and lead others to do the same.

Tune in, be empowered, and start building the proactive lifestyle your future self will thank you for.

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Dr. Erica Steele is a board-certified Naturopathic Doctor. She is the founder of Holistic Life App, an innovative wellness platform that combines technology with personalized, integrative healthcare. With over 20 years of experience in holistic medicine & seven degrees in her field, she is a thought-leader in holistic medicine. 

Company Name: Holistic Life App
Website: Holisticfamilypracticeva.com
App Link: https://holisticfamilypractice.mybodysite.com/holistic-family-practice
Instagram or Facebook handle: @Dr_erica_steele
Facebook Group: https://holisticlifestyle.app.clientclub.net/ 

Episode Highlights:
(0:00) Intro
0:25) Welcome & guest introduction
(3:04) Dr. Erica’s journey into holistic medicine
(6:12) Afro-Indigenous healing practices and roots
(10:14) Shifting from reactive to proactive healthcare
(13:40) Prevention vs. diagnosis and management
(19:20) Nervous system regulation and emotional health
(27:36) Intergenerational trauma and healing patterns
(32:02) Tracking data, accountability, and empowerment
(36:04) Why the healthcare system is collapsing
(42:05) Integrating mind, body, and spirit in care
(47:04) The role of ego and subconscious blocks
(53:00) Final reflections and the importance of visibility
(1:01:01) Outro

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What if you could stop feeling like just a pill pusher and finally step into your true purpose as a healer? In this episode of The Charyse Williams Show, Charyse shares her powerful journey from ICU nurse to holistic health coach and business mentor. She opens up about the night she realized something was deeply wrong in traditional healthcare, her personal health crisis that became a wake-up call, and how she healed herself through holistic practices.

Charyse now helps nurses and clinicians create thriving coaching businesses without waiting for “the perfect time” or collecting endless certifications. She breaks down the three traps that keep nurses stuck, the mindset shift from employee to CEO, and her exact 90-day roadmap to signing your first paid client.

If you’ve ever felt torn between the medical system and your passion for true healing, this episode will give you clarity, confidence, and a clear path forward. Get ready to stop waiting for permission and start building a business that reflects your purpose.

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Episode Highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(2:05) Living the double life as a nurse
(4:44) The night everything changed in ICU
(7:03) Health crisis and a wake-up call
(10:13) Healing through holistic practices
(13:02) Three traps keeping nurses stuck
(17:21) Why the perfect time doesn’t exist
(18:26) The first 30 days: niche and offer
(22:21) Quick wins and building confidence
(23:39) Visibility, leads, and speaking client language
(25:00) Enrollment conversations that feel natural
(26:59) Shifting from employee to CEO mindset
(31:04) Outro

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What if your business could make you wealthy and create massive good in the world without compromise?

In this empowering episode of The Charyse Williams Show, Charyse sits down with Tasha Christy, intuitive copywriter, messaging expert, and CEO of The Copy Queen, to unpack the concept of finding your “secret sauce” in business. Tasha reveals how her background, human design expertise, and gift for capturing a client’s authentic voice help entrepreneurs stand out in crowded markets. 

You’ll learn why defining your unique differentiator matters more than credentials, how full self-expression attracts dream clients while repelling the wrong ones, and why being polarizing in your message can be a superpower. The conversation also explores overcoming money guilt, embracing wealth as a tool for greater impact, and building a brand that blends personal truth with professional power. Whether you’re a nurse practitioner stepping into entrepreneurship or a seasoned business owner, this episode will help you market with alignment, confidence, and purpose, while building the life and impact you truly want.

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Tasha Christy is the go-to intuitive copywriter for online spiritual entrepreneurs. She helps you uncover your unique “special sauce,” infuse your values into every message, and attract high-value clients you’d love so much, you’d work with them for free.

Progressing and Paid Masterclass: https://marketing-by-design.newzenler.com/f/progressiveandpaidmasterclass
Website: marketing-by-design.newzenler.com
Facebook: facebook.com/tasha.christy.10

Episode Highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(1:19) Meet Tasha Christie, The Copy Queen
(4:45) Why your “secret sauce” matters in marketing
(6:46) Beyond niching, carving your unique position
(9:32) Using human design to market authentically
(18:55) How Tasha captures a client’s exact voice
(19:21) Marketing tips for nurses in entrepreneurship
(23:16) Why polarity magnetizes dream clients
(31:48) Woke and Wealthy: The mission and movement
(41:43) Fully expressing yourself in business
(43:14) Final advice on unique marketing power
(51:02) Outro

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What if your next level doesn’t require more hustle, but less of what drains you? In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Charyse Williams calls out the glorification of burnout and reminds us why we started our businesses in the first place: freedom. If you’re holding your pee between clients, resenting your calendar, or caught in the trap of trading time for money, this episode is your wake-up call.

Charyse shares the story behind her intentional 3-day workweek, why rest is a requirement, and how to design your business around energy, alignment, and overflow, not exhaustion. She also walks you through 3 key reflection questions and challenges you to reclaim your power this week, starting with one bold, aligned action.

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Episode Highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(2:31) A permission slip to do business differently
(3:48) Signs your nervous system is overloaded
(5:08) Why nurses overgive and why it must stop
(6:29) What freedom in business really looks like
(8:10) You’re not charging enough for your brilliance
(10:02) Systems that support, not suffocate
(11:10) Charyse’s 3-day, slow-morning schedule
(13:00) Refill your cup to give from overflow
(17:09) Burnout is not the cost of impact
(17:45) Rest is required, not earned
(19:08) Busyness vs. boundaries
(20:27) 3 questions to audit your business
(22:30) Want freedom and income? Join QLC
(23:51) Outro

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Are you shrinking to stay safe instead of showing up in your full power? 

In this raw and energizing episode, Charyse Williams calls out the real reason many purpose-driven women stay invisible: fear of being fully seen and still not chosen. Through a deeply personal story and actionable insights, she breaks down the emotional root of visibility resistance, why it's not about vanity, and how your nervous system might be keeping you small. You'll learn how to build safety in your body so you can be witnessed in your power, and walk away with 3 simple strategies to get visible today. 

This episode is a powerful reminder: your people can't find you if you're hiding.

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Episode Highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(1:22) Visibility = income—so why hide?
(2:13) The emotional root of visibility resistance
(4:08) Shrinking your power and voice
(5:47) Why your nervous system fears being seen
(7:02) A personal visibility story from 2015
(11:14) Visibility as the key to impact and income
(13:23) Three ways to activate visibility now
(17:05) Voice notes, selfies, and showing your face
(20:52) Clients buy your authenticity, not strategy
(21:29) Why visibility is a nervous system calibration
(22:09) Final call: Stop hiding, start leading
(22:32) Outro

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