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EPISODE · Jun 10, 2026 · 1H 6M

Same Girl, Different Career (Again): Charmaine Horn on the Google search that launched her full send and full circle to land exactly where she started

from Sink and Swim · host Julie Granger

Charmaine Horn spent eight years as a psychiatric inpatient nurse before she did something a lot of us have done — Googled her way out of a spiral and accidentally found her life's work. What followed was a series of full-commitment pivots: personal trainer, certified life coach, weight loss coach, Qigong teacher, somatic coach, nervous system educator. Each one felt right until it didn't. Each one left her with something she didn't know she'd need later.In this conversation, Charmaine and Julie trace the through-line of a story that will feel uncomfortably familiar to a lot of women in healthcare and high-achieving careers — the dread that builds slowly, the body screaming what the brain won't say, the belief that one more career change will finally fix the feeling. And the moment you realize the medicine you keep trying to give everyone else is actually the medicine you need most.This one is funny, honest, and moves fast. Don't miss it.07:12 — From psychiatric nurse to "not this": the dread nobody talks about19:30 — The Google search that changed everything25:38 — Leaving nursing during a pandemic (and what the universe had to say about it)33:50 — When the pivot you were so sure about stops fitting37:22 — Finding Qigong: from knee injury to the thing that changed everything43:44 — Coming full circle: why none of it was wasted-- Love what you hear & want to stay connected to Charmaine?Read more of her story and about her work at her website hereFind out What Nervous System State You're In - take the free quiz hereStay connected with Charmaine at @coachcharmainehorn on Instagram and TiktokIf this episode speaks to you, hit subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend👉Looking for more of where this came from? Sink deeper with coaching support from Julie and Book a Soul Story Mapping SessionKeep up with what's going on by joining the Notes from a Fart Walk Newsletter and don't miss an episode or updateWatch full video episodes and clips on YoutubeSocial Media: Follow Julie for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week. You can also shoot her a DM to connect!Instagram @drjuliegranger, Substack @drjuliegrangerLinkedIn  juliegrangerdpt

Charmaine Horn spent eight years as a psychiatric inpatient nurse before she did something a lot of us have done — Googled her way out of a spiral and accidentally found her life's work. What followed was a series of full-commitment pivots: personal trainer, certified life coach, weight loss coach, Qigong teacher, somatic coach, nervous system educator. Each one felt right until it didn't. Each one left her with something she didn't know she'd need later. In this conversation, Charmaine and J...

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