KOPE Life

It's Just You and Me Kid | Life as a 7th Grade Dropout Homeless Teenager

August 04, 2023 00:44 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MB

How does a homeless 7th grade dropout go on to achieve remarkable success? Find out in this inspiring interview with Christopher Rausch on the KOPE Life podcast. Despite facing incredibly difficult circumstances, Christopher persevered. He shares his poignant story of hardship and homelessness as a child and teenager. Yet he was determined not to let his past define him. Through hard work, perseverance and a relentless drive to create a better life, he overcame the odds. Now an accomplish...

A Legacy Driven Marriage

July 27, 2023 02:06 - 1 hour - 62 MB

🎙️ Join us on the KOPE Life Nation Show for an incredibly insightful and engaging episode featuring Walt and Stephanie McKinley, the dynamic duo behind the Legacy Driven Marriage Podcast! 🌟 Walt and Stephanie are not just any couple; they've been happily married for an impressive 24 years, and their wisdom on building a strong and enduring relationship is unparalleled. With two wonderful teenage daughters, aged 19 and 16, Walt and Stephanie know the challenges and joys of balancing family l...

Unveiling the Shadows: Escaping Sex Cults

July 23, 2023 00:24 - 1 hour - 55.3 MB

Welcome to our thought-provoking podcast episode featuring a remarkable author and survivor, Daniella Young, as she courageously opens up about her harrowing experiences with cults and sexual assault. In this emotionally charged conversation, Daniella shares her captivating journey of escape and recovery, shedding light on the dark underbelly of manipulative organizations and the resilience of the human spirit. In this captivating interview, Daniella Young, renowned author of the bestselli...

Women's Safety in a Violent World

July 21, 2023 03:18 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MB

In this riveting episode we delve into the extraordinary life of Lina Abirafeh, an indomitable force on a relentless mission to shield women and girls from the clutches of gender-based violence. From war-torn combat zones to the aftermath of devastating natural disasters, Lina fearlessly ventures into the darkest corners of the world, armed with compassion and an unyielding commitment to protect the most vulnerable among us. Join us as Lina Abirafeh, a beacon of hope and resilience, shares ...

Bullying, Suicide, and What Parents Can Do About It

February 14, 2023 03:40 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MB

In this episode, we address the serious issue of bullying, suicide, and hate against children. We will discuss the devastating impact these problems can have on young lives, as well as steps we can all take to help prevent them. It's important to remember that every child deserves to feel safe and loved, and it's up to all of us to stand up against bullying, hate, and to support those who may be struggling with thoughts of suicide. Please share this video to spread awareness and let's work t...

Ask Me Anything | Mental Health and Emotional Intelligence Q&A

January 07, 2023 04:10 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

How do you find the right therapist? What should you do if you think you have depression? These questions are answered in this episode for you. The AMA series is geared to serve you and provide the value that you're looking for. If you have specific questions you'd like answered, email them to me at [email protected], and I will answer your questions in my next video. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charlson-gaines/support

Don't Be Your Own Bully! You Deserve Better

January 06, 2023 04:47 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MB

The most powerful voice to ever influence your life is your own. You will never talk to or listen to a voice as often as you do your own. So don't be your own bully. Don't be so mean. If you wouldn't say it to your best friend, don't say it to yourself. Choose to use the power of your voice to elevate your life. You deserve to be happy. You deserve compassion, empathy and encouragement. So be open to receive from yourself, and then watch your other relationships bloom too. Listen to this epi...

Yoga, Healing and You | Understand the Mind-Body Connection and Your Power Over You

January 02, 2023 19:25 - 1 hour - 87 MB

The mind-body connection is a powerful pathway to inner peace, healing, and happiness. Katie Moridor, a yogi with over 20+ years of practice and teaching, shares her expert insights on using yoga to heal, including her personal stories of overcoming her own struggles using yoga. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charlson-gaines/support

Proactive Suicide Prevention

December 21, 2022 05:25 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

Suicide warning checklists and all the mandatory training are reactive. They have no value unless the person is suicidal. Wouldn't it better if we could actually help prevent people from becoming suicidal in the first place? And by people, I mean YOU, and everyone you love and care about. Listen in and find out how you can proactively prevent suicidality without memorizing lists and phone numbers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charlson-gaines/support

You DON'T Need Closure

December 15, 2022 02:08 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MB

You don't need closure. You don't need to ask her one last question. You don't need to clarify something, or get him to admit something. When you become focused on closure, you're setting yourself up to be dependent on someone else to direct your perspective and emotions about what you came up with in your head, and they will not provide you closure, or even answers that prioritize how you feel, who you are, or your real worth. Choose to move on. Learn more about why by listening to this epi...

Advice for Myself in 2017

December 06, 2022 02:40 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

If you could give advice to yourself of five years ago, what would you say? Would you be encouraging and optimistic, or judgmental and shameful. How we speak to ourselves is critical in helping us develop into our best selves. Listen and watch me do exactly that. #emotionalintelligence #hindsight2020 #selfawareness #authenticity #selflove #bestself #keepgoing #believeinyourself --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charlson-gaines/support

It's NOT Your Fault They Died By Suicide

December 05, 2022 19:50 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB

Suicide is a tough subject to talk about and nearly all of us have been impacted by suicide. One impact that we should not have to endure is guilt. When someone decides to take their own life, it is not your fault. Listen to me explain why in this episode. Learn to forgive yourself, and use your life as a way to honor the friends and loved ones who have left us. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charlson-gaines/support

Why It's Hard to Accept Compliments

November 14, 2022 23:34 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MB

You are the reason why it is hard for you to accept compliments. Listen to this episode to dive deeper into how your own self-doubt and hyper self-criticism create a barrier to accepting genuine, heart-felt compliments from people who truly want to encourage and support you, and possibly draw closer to you. Then we can talk about how elevating your self-acceptance is the key to you being open to the optimism, positivity, encouragement, support and love from others. You deserve it. They aren'...

It's Not Your Fault They Died By Suicide

November 08, 2022 00:56 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB

Show yourself compassion and empathy. It is not your fault when someone you love dies by suicide. Watch this episode to learn to take the blame off, and make sure you don't poison your memories with guilt and shame, and then live your life to the fullest to fully honor their life. #emotionalintelligence #suicideprevention #suicideawareness #empathy #qualityoflife #guilt #shame --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charlson-gaines/support

You Can't Stay Where You Feel Unsafe

November 05, 2022 02:40 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB

Listen in as I discuss in detail the impacts of unsafe spaces. This includes teachers who are bullies, leaders who are toxic, and parents who belittle and humiliate their children. If you've ever been called stupid, worthless, dumb, or simply in the way by someone you trust who is supposed to protect you, then this is the episode you can relate to. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charlson-gaines/support

I don't make sacrifices, I make decisions.

October 26, 2022 17:29 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

This episode is all about perspective and taking accountability. Listen intently if you understand that how you perceive the world is the foundation of your overall quality of life. Taking responsibility and holding yourself accountable are ways you can build the life you desire and deserve. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charlson-gaines/support

Are you living well?

October 21, 2022 03:56 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MB

This episode is about you recognizing that you decide if you are living well. You are the creator of your life, and you decide the overall quality of your life. This is based on your standards, your values, and your relationships. This episode teaches you how to make the decisions and manage your thoughts, values, and actions in a way that aligns with you living your life well. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charlson-gaines/support

Getting to I AM ENOUGH

October 18, 2022 16:04 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB

Let's discuss hwo to go from guilt, shame and feelings of worthlessness to actually knowing that you are enough - You are strong enough, smart enough, beautiful enough - YOU ARE ENOUGH! And in this episode, I outline the process of how to get there. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charlson-gaines/support

Becoming Dr. Gaines

October 17, 2022 02:08 - 1 hour - 70.9 MB

This episode is the longest one so far and it is a candid, very real account of my life from failing the 9th grade to earning my Ph.D. and becoming Dr. Gaines. All of my podcast episodes are recorded and broadcast live on Facebook, IG, and LinkedIn. Follow me on those platforms to watch me produce each episode live. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charlson-gaines/support

Series 2022, Ep 1. The process of forgiving yourself.

June 15, 2022 16:00 - 12 minutes - 5.77 MB

This episode is for you to learn to forgive yourself. It’s a process. It takes effort. But forgiving yourself now positions you to transition into the healthier, happier life that you’ve been wanting and deserve. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charlson-gaines/support

Mental Health and EQ Ask me Anything

March 29, 2022 16:01 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB

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]. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...

KOPE Life Podcast Interview Series with Valerie Acosta-Gonzalez

March 16, 2022 04:49 - 1 hour - 57.4 MB

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 ye...

Mental Health and Emotional Intelligence Ask Me Anything March 8, 2022

March 09, 2022 04:19 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

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] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charlson-gaines/support

KOPE Life Interview Series with Donni Martelle.

March 06, 2022 16:38 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MB

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charlson-gaines/support

Emotional Intelligence Ask Me Anything

February 26, 2022 04:15 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MB

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 ...

KOPE Life Podcast Interview Series with Heather Gatti

February 25, 2022 21:23 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MB

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....

KOPE LIfe Interview Series focused on sexual harassment in the military

February 05, 2022 01:40 - 1 hour - 60.2 MB

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 direc...

KOPE Life Podcast Interview Series with Chrissy Marie

January 29, 2022 15:50 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ch...

Yes, You Deserve It.

January 10, 2022 19:36 - 16 minutes - 7.9 MB

This episode is all about you recognizing that you should be living the life that you desire and deserve. You may question your worth and what you deserve. I’m here to tell you that you deserve all the happiness, and all the good in life that you desire. Don’t settle for less. Begin to build that dream life right now. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charlson-gaines/support

Accepting Imperfections

January 06, 2022 18:07 - 18 minutes - 8.86 MB

This episode is focused on accepting imperfections within yourself to move forward and become unstoppable in 2022. You decide your fate, your purpose and your results. It’s easier when you can accept who you are. If you’d like to have a deeper conversation about it, contact me at [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charlson-gaines/support

2022: The Year of Happiness

December 27, 2021 16:17 - 11 minutes - 5.26 MB

I challenge you to commit to elevating your happiness in 2022. 2022 is the year when your resolutions are focused on your mental and emotional health. Choose you. Choose Happiness. You deserve to be happy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charlson-gaines/support

Happier by Christmas

December 21, 2021 17:05 - 21 minutes - 10.2 MB

This episode breaks down simple steps you can do today, even right now, to be happier. You deserve to be happy, and when you elevate your happiness, others around you will be happier as well. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charlson-gaines/support

Choose Gratitude

November 23, 2021 15:58 - 16 minutes - 8 MB

We all have so many things to be grateful for. But gratitude is more than thank yous. Choose to look at life through the lens of gratitude. Choose to look at life with appreciation for your journey, the love you’ve received, the people who have enjoyed the love you’ve given, and even the opportunities to learn from losses. Make gratitude a foundational piece of who you are as a person. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charlson-gaines/support

Values and goals for our children

November 17, 2021 17:28 - 18 minutes - 8.75 MB

This episode is all about parenting in a way that empowers our children to develop their own values and goals. When they can define success for themselves, and then go be successful on their own terms, you know you’ve done something right. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charlson-gaines/support

Veterans Mental Health

November 11, 2021 16:12 - 17 minutes - 8.28 MB

On this Veterans Day in the US, this episode is about veterans mental health. More specially, the focus is dealing with the transition from the military to civilian life. If that’s been a struggle for you, this episode is also for you. Contact me if you need some help with this [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charlson-gaines/support

Toxicity in your relationships.

November 04, 2021 03:29 - 19 minutes - 9.08 MB

We’ve heard the term toxic relationship so often. We look at other people who are miserable in their relationships and we use their pain as the measuring stick of what a toxic relationship is. But deep down, there is toxicity in your own relationship, and it hurts. Maybe you don’t need a divorce. You just need to identify the toxins, and remove them, because you deserve to be happy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charlson-gaines/support

You deserve to be happy

October 28, 2021 15:45 - 19 minutes - 9.4 MB

This episode requires you to acknowledge you deserve to be happy. Then four simple ideas are discussed about what you can do to elevate your happiness. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charlson-gaines/support

It’s Unnatural

October 18, 2021 18:39 - 16 minutes - 7.6 MB

Nowhere in nature can you find an animal giving less than its best effort. It’s unnatural to give less than your all. So when you really want something, and you’re not going all in, why not? Why can’t you commit? What is the issue? Let’s talk about it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charlson-gaines/support

You are worthy

October 12, 2021 17:01 - 17 minutes - 8.22 MB

This episode is focused on you recognizing that you are worthy. You matter. You deserve to be happy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charlson-gaines/support

Get off your ass and go do it.

October 04, 2021 19:18 - 13 minutes - 6.44 MB

This episode is about taking ownership of your life, stop complaining, and take action to elevate your life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charlson-gaines/support

Grateful and UN-Fulfilled

September 28, 2021 16:55 - 21 minutes - 10.2 MB

This episode is all about how you can be grateful for what you have, yet you know something is missing. You’re unfulfilled. There’s stagnation, boredom and even hints of misery. Because of what you have, you feel guilty for wanting more. The truth is that you deserve more. You deserve to live a fulfilling, complete and happy life. Now is the time to make that happen for you. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charlson-gaines/support

Emotional Clarity and Accountability

September 20, 2021 18:53 - 17 minutes - 8.44 MB

This episode is all about you elevating your self-awareness to understand why you feel certain emotions, including how you feel and communicate those emotions. And then this episode is about being accountable for your thoughts, beliefs, actions and behaviors surrounding those emotions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charlson-gaines/support

Joy and Gratitude

September 14, 2021 15:48 - 16 minutes - 7.65 MB

This episode is about using daily gratitude practices and setting joy triggers to enhance your day right now, and to also prepare yourself mentally and emotionally for what may come in the future. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charlson-gaines/support

Healing and Self-Confidence

September 08, 2021 18:28 - 23 minutes - 11.2 MB

People want to elevate their self-confidence. They are trying to build their confidence on a shaky foundation. Before you begin to build confidence, take action to elevate your self-awareness, heal what hurt you, and break down the barriers you’ve set for yourself. Then you’ll be in a position to build confidence on a durable foundation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charlson-gaines/support

Social Comparison and Self-Doubt

August 30, 2021 17:55 - 18 minutes - 8.79 MB

Social comparison can be like poison. This episode explains how to leverage self-awareness to turn away from social comparison and turn towards joy, positivity and optimism. When you do that, when you embark on that journey, there will be little room left for self-doubt. You deserve to be happy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charlson-gaines/support

Getting Over Trauma with Self-Love

August 23, 2021 18:11 - 21 minutes - 10.2 MB

This episode is all about the process of getting over past trauma, and the negative beliefs you’ve developed about yourself because of it. You do so through the process of elevating your love of self. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charlson-gaines/support

Be Your Own Cheerleader

August 16, 2021 17:46 - 14 minutes - 6.75 MB

Choose to cheer for yourself. Choose positivity and optimism. Stop waiting for others. They aren’t there for you because they have there own lives, but you are still loved so much more than you know. The problem is you’re waiting for others to show you love first, when you should be choosing you. Be your own cheerleader. Encourage yourself. Go get that life you desire and deserve. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charlson-gaines/support

Three Emotion Regulation Strategies You Need to Know

August 03, 2021 20:47 - 24 minutes - 11.5 MB

This episode explores what emotions are, what their purpose is, how you can learn to manage your emotions. Emotion regulation can elevate your happiness and enhance your life today. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charlson-gaines/support

Self-Acceptance is the Key to Belonging

July 26, 2021 17:32 - 18 minutes - 8.92 MB

You have to learn to accept yourself before you can truly feel like you belong in any social circle. Learn to accept yourself by learning to love your values, hold yourself accountable, and stop judging yourself. This episode helps you to do that so you can stop being lonely. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charlson-gaines/support

Discipline over Motivation

July 19, 2021 16:03 - 19 minutes - 9.37 MB

Motivation without discipline has no value. Get over your feelings. Get over your mood. Do the work. Have the discipline, and you’ll build the life you desire and deserve. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charlson-gaines/support

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