In this special interview, Krystal Casey sits down with Corrina, the real-life inspiration behind the character Charlotte in Netflix’s Ozark. Corrina shares her raw and inspiring journey of growing up in a criminal family in the Ozarks, navigating the trauma of her upbringing, and ultimately reclaiming her life. Today, Corrina is a certified trauma and stress coach, helping others break free from cycles of intergenerational trauma and unlock their full potential.
Corrina’s personal transformation is a testament to resilience and the power of healing. She overcame her own struggles with addiction, depression, and ADHD, delving into the science behind trauma to find a path forward. Through her work, Corrina empowers survivors to address Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), prioritize calm and safety, and strategically enter healing journeys without re-traumatization. As a coach and host of My True Crime Life podcast, Corrina myth-busts traditional therapy approaches and introduces innovative methods rooted in the neuroscience of flow.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
- From Survivor to Coach: Corrina’s transformation over the past three years, shifting from addiction and depression to a life of purpose and healing.
- The Roots of Trauma: How Corrina discovered the impact of her childhood experiences in the Ozarks on her adult life and how she navigated her healing journey.
- Generational Healing: The powerful conversations Corrina has had with her adult children and the role her granddaughter plays in breaking her family’s trauma cycle.
- Myth-Busting Therapy: Corrina’s insights on why traditional therapy can sometimes re-traumatize and the importance of safe, strategic approaches to healing.
- Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Why ACEs matter for parents and survivors, and what they reveal about healing for both adults and children.
About Corrina:
Corrina is a true survivor who has turned her pain into purpose. Beyond her coaching work, she is certified in traumatic stress and has studied under leading experts such as Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, author of The Body Keeps the Score, and Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman, an expert in creativity and intelligence. As a mother, grandmother, and advocate, Corrina’s story is one of resilience, breaking cycles, and reclaiming life.
Connect with Corrina:
- Listen to My True Crime Life Podcast: My True Crime Life
- Follow Corrina on Instagram: @corrina_that_ozarks_girl
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