What does it really take to heal from narcissistic abuse, trauma bonding, and toxic relationships — and turn that pain into purpose?

In this powerful and deeply honest episode of the She CEO Podcast, Dr. Julie Ducharme sits down with Virginia Wilcsek, therapist, group practice owner, and founder of The Transcending Pathway. Virginia shares her personal journey of healing from a narcissistic father and a decade-long trauma bond, and how she transformed her pain into a mission to help others reclaim their sense of self.

Virginia breaks down what narcissistic abuse, love bombing, and trauma bonding actually look like, why shame can keep people stuck, and the difference between talk therapy and somatic healing. She also shares practical first steps for recognizing toxic patterns and beginning the healing process.

This episode is especially valuable for anyone who has questioned their worth, felt trapped in a toxic cycle, or is ready to break free and rebuild.

🔗 Connect with Virginia Wilcsek: https://thetranscendingpathway.com 📲 Instagram: @thetranscendingpathway

#SheCEO #DrJulieDucharme #VirginiaWilcsek #NarcissisticAbuse #TraumaHealing #TraumaBonding #SomaticHealing #ToxicRelationships #HealingJourney #PTSD #NarcissismRecovery #MentalHealth #WomensWellness

What if the heartbreak you’ve been carrying isn’t just sadness—it’s grief?

In this raw and deeply moving episode of the She CEO Podcast, Dr. Julie Ducharme sits down with her dear friend and fellow doctor, Dr. Karen Kramer—executive coach, NLP practitioner, quantum healing hypnosis expert, and author of the Healthy Grief series.

Drawing on decades of leadership experience, more than 1,500 coaching clients, and her own journey through divorce, identity loss, and reinvention, Dr. Karen explores what grief really is and how we can move through it in healthy ways.

She explains why grief extends far beyond death and dying, including divorce, job loss, empty nesting, health diagnoses, aging, and any experience that challenges our sense of identity. Together, Julie and Karen discuss toxic positivity, disenfranchised grief, social media triggers, and the five-stage Healthy Grief Framework.

Whether you’re experiencing a major transition, supporting someone through loss, or realizing you’ve been suppressing emotions for years, this conversation offers compassion, understanding, and permission to grieve.

What does it take to serve 15 years in the Australian Air Force, build a 25-year career in defense consulting, raise a son, and continue evolving into the most powerful version of yourself?

In this compelling episode of the She CEO Podcast, Dr. Julie Ducharme sits down with Jacqui Bryant—Australian Air Force veteran, defense consultant, executive coach, international keynote speaker, and one of Lead & Empower Her / She Talks’ 10 Women to Watch in 2026.

Jacqui shares her remarkable journey from being born three months premature and told she wouldn’t survive, to graduating from Australia’s tri-service Defense Force Academy at 18 and becoming a trusted advisor to C-suite leaders.

She discusses transitioning from military service to consulting, the challenges women face in defense and corporate spaces, and her honeycomb approach to systems thinking. Jacqui also explores veteran homelessness, her “backpack audit” practice, threshold moments, and why women in transition should sit with themselves before seeking outside guidance.

She shares insights from her upcoming book, Before Force, and her contribution to the She Talks Anthology on the theme of honor.

Whether you’re navigating a major transition or redefining who you’re becoming, this episode is a powerful reminder to trust yourself, reclaim your authority, and keep evolving.

🔗 Connect with Jacqui Bryant: 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquib-bryant 📲 Instagram: @jackieb_official

#SheCEO #JacquiBryant #AustralianAirForce #WomenInDefense #ExecutiveCoaching #SystemsThinking #VeteranHomelessness #WomensEmpowerment #BeforeForce #BackpackAudit #MidlifeReinvention #OwnYourPower

What happens when a teenage mom from Ireland moves to Australia 35 weeks pregnant—and goes on to become a publisher, author of more than 40 books, storyteller, and community builder?

In this joyful episode of the She CEO Podcast, Dr. Julie Ducharme sits down with her soul sister and dear friend, Dr. Karen Weaver. Karen shares her journey from teenage motherhood and PTSD to building a global legacy through publishing, storytelling, and women’s empowerment.

You’ll hear how she landed a 22-book deal with Sarah Ferguson, created the Hear Us Roar series with more than 250 authors, produced the documentary Moms Rising, and learned to trust the deep inner knowing that has guided her life.

Karen also discusses her new book, Heart Frequency, the annual Castle Event in Ireland, and why questioning the narrative you tell yourself can change everything.

Her message is simple and powerful: The knowing is enough—and you can change your story right now.

🔗 Heart Frequency 🎬 Watch Moms Rising FREE 🏰 Castle Event 📅 She Talks NYC — November 14

#SheCEO #KarenWeaver #HeartFrequency #MomsRising #HearUsRoar #WomenEntrepreneurs #WomenAuthors #FollowYourKnowing #WomenEmpowerment #LiveYourLegacy

Elle had the "perfect" life, yet found herself in the depths of suicidal depression. One day, she walked into a kickboxing dojo and changed her trajectory forever.

In this episode of the She CEO Podcast, Dr. Julie Ducharme sits down with "Rich Life Advisor" Elle to explore her 20-year journey from a "white picket fence" existence to a life fully realized. From quitting antidepressants to completing an Ironman with only four months of training (and not knowing how to swim), Elle reveals how physical state governs mental energy.

Elle opens up about rebuilding her life after a 20-year marriage, legally changing her name to step into her feminine power, and creating the "Women Reimagined" program. We also dive into her books, Mastering Self Leadership and The Artist State, and why she views menopause as liberation.

🔗 Connect with Elle: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elle-nagy

📚 Elle’s Books: Mastering Self Leadership: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1067061010 The Artist State: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DBZBG4SJ

#SheCEO #WomensEmpowerment #SelfLeadership #MidlifeTransformation #Ironman #IdentityWork #LiveYourLegacy

Serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, Forbes Business Council member, and one of She Talks' 10 Women to Watch in 2026 — Laura has lived a life full of plot twists, and turned every single one into a principle. In this episode of the She CEO Podcast, Dr. Julie Ducharme and Laura talk about leading from sovereignty over fear, rewriting the stories holding you back, the power of personal policies, her Queen Code Mastery framework, and her role in the documentary Moms Rising. If you're ready to stop playing small and start ruling your queendom — this one's for you.

🔗 Books: Available on Amazon — A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to My Life (https://a.co/d/03dx9WRW) | Queen Code (https://a.co/d/06uTxRfK)

🎬 Watch Moms Rising (FREE): https://momsrisingfilm.com

📖 Undeniable Presence Anthology: Chapters still available — connect with Laura for details!

In this episode Dr. Julie Ducharme interviews Dr. Emily Letran — a refugee-turned-dentist, entrepreneur, coach, mother and public speaker — about her journey from Vietnam to running multi-specialty practices in Southern California and mentoring others worldwide.

They discuss storytelling, high-performance coaching, honoring your journey, work–life balance, the power of association and practical advice for aspiring women leaders, including the importance of slowing down and finding a coach.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Emily Letran: https://doctoremily.com

📲 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emily.letran

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachemilyletran

What if a near-death coma gave you a divine mission — and 20 years of disability only made you more determined to fulfill it?

In this deeply inspiring episode of the She CEO Podcast, Dr. Julie Ducharme welcomes Dr. Dawn Ella — visionary entrepreneur, inventor, neuroscience-informed wellness pioneer, founder of The Soul Medic, World Creations, and Soul Link, and one of Lead & Empower Her / She Talks' 10 Women to Watch in 2026.

Download the Soul Link App: Available on Web, Apple, and Android https://soul-link.org/dr-dawn-ella-has-created-the-soul-link-meditation-app/