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In this powerful and deeply moving episode, host Brad Minus sits down with Charissa Halonen, co-founder of The Relentless Couple, for an inspiring conversation about resilience, identity, and transformation. Charissa shares her remarkable life journey—from a driven small-town Canadian girl and world-traveling massage therapist to a brain injury survivor redefining her life and purpose.

Listeners will be captivated as Charissa opens up about the car accident that changed everything, how she came to terms with a traumatic brain injury, and how she now leads a life of intentionality, discipline, and grace. This episode dives into navigating personal trauma, creating strong family bonds, and building a relationship-centered business rooted in empathy, healing, and relentless love.

⏱️ Timeline Summary

[2:42] – Charissa’s early life in a small Alberta town and her entrepreneurial childhood
[7:19] – Her journey from psychology to massage therapy and global exploration
[15:55] – Moving to Scotland and an unexpected opportunity in Australia
[23:43] – Life-changing car accident and the long road to post-concussive diagnosis
[33:28] – Discovering self-regulation and creating a routine to stay grounded
[38:17] – Meeting her now-husband and forming The Relentless Couple
[46:05] – Coaching philosophy, blending fitness, mindset, and emotional resilience

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🗝️ Key Takeaways

  • The importance of listening to your inner voice—even when others don’t understand
  • True transformation often follows adversity and requires intentional daily habits
  • Relationships thrive on mutual respect, communication, and shared growth
  • You don’t need to change others—lean into self-awareness and self-regulation
  • Physical recovery is only one part of healing; mindset and connection matter too

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