What happens when you come face-to-face with someone who caused you pain decades ago?

In this powerful episode of The 5 Star Life Show, Coach Seth sits down with returning guest Cherry Kulp, founder of Internal Garden, for an emotional conversation about childhood trauma, negative self-talk, identity, and the journey toward healing.

Cherri shares a deeply personal story about unexpectedly encountering someone who harmed her during childhood. After years of working through the effects of those experiences, her response to that moment revealed just how much her life had changed.

Together, Coach Seth and Cherri explore difficult questions about the stories we tell ourselves, the labels we accept, and whether the way we approach healing is always helping us move forward.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Five types of negative self-talk that can shape our identity
• How childhood experiences can influence our beliefs about ourselves
• The difference between self-awareness and destructive overthinking
• Why emotional intelligence requires more than recognizing your feelings
• How labels and victim mentality can affect the healing process
• Cherri's personal experience of childhood abuse and recovery
• What happened when Cherri unexpectedly saw someone who harmed her
• The role of faith, therapy, mentorship, and community in her healing journey
• Why finding the right therapist and support system matters
• How to stop allowing past experiences to define your future
• The importance of self-compassion and rebuilding your identity
• How painful experiences can become opportunities to help others

THE BIG QUESTION:

Are you moving forward from what happened to you, or are you still allowing it to define who you are?

This conversation is about recognizing the pain of the past without losing hope for the future.

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Cherri Kulp is the founder of Internal Garden Coaching & Leadership Solutions, where she helps individuals and organizations develop healthier mindsets, strengthen leadership skills, and achieve meaningful personal growth. Through her work in emotional intelligence, neuroscience, and faith-based development, Cherri empowers others to overcome limiting beliefs and lead with confidence.

CONNECT WITH CHERRI:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/UnearthedCC/ Email: info@internalgardencoaching.com Website: https://www.internalgardencoaching.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherrikulp/

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Content note:

This episode includes discussion of childhood sexual abuse and trauma. The guests share personal experiences and perspectives; the conversation is not a substitute for individualized mental health care.