CTP (S3EJunSpecial2) Trauma to Transformation w/ Shirley Buck
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CTP (S3EJunSpecial2) Trauma to Transformation w/ Shirley Buck
Shirley Buck shares her remarkable journey from severe childhood trauma and abuse to becoming a mindset coach and author, illustrating how alternative healing methods changed her life when traditional therapy wasn't her path forward.
• Born to deaf parents in Chicago, becoming their "ears and voice" at a very young age
• Survived her alcoholic mother's suicide attempt that also targeted Shirley when she was 13
• Experienced homelessness, addiction, and eating disorders throughout her teen years
• Chose self-help books and mindset transformation over traditional therapy and medication
• Founded Red Leaf Alternative Healing to help others transform their mindset through a 12-week coaching program
• Published "Sweet Freedom Whispered in My Ear," a book sharing her story with tools for healing
• Emphasizes taking personal accountability rather than blaming circumstances or others
• Found healing through music that helped her feel less alone during her darkest moments
• Planning two future books on parenting after abuse and trauma, and dating after abuse and trauma
• Believes self-love is essential to healing: "Everyone deserves happiness, everyone deserves love"
Connect with Shirley at ShirleyBuck.com
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Chapters
1. CTP (S3EJunSpecial2) Trauma to Transformation w/ Shirley Buck (00:00:00)
2. Welcome to Christitutionalist Politics Podcast (00:00:38)
3. Shirley's Background and Trauma Story (00:05:47)
4. Alternative Approaches to Healing (00:15:24)
5. Taking Ownership of Your Journey (00:21:59)
6. Music as a Healing Force (00:31:33)
7. Sweet Freedom and Future Books (00:39:52)
8. Final Thoughts on Self-Love (00:45:08)
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