The Council with Charlie Pacello
by Charlie Pacello
The Council is a program dedicated to the healing, renewal, and restoration of the individual who has suffered from the effects of trauma and PTSD, as well as those searching for a deeper meaning in their lives. As an open forum for the free exchange of ideas, I will be exploring the leading edge of science, spirituality, psychology, philosophy, literature, and the healing arts in the pursuit of wisdom, wholeness, and enlightenment.
Episodes
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The Council with Charlie Pacello - Ep. 106 - Modern Rites, Rituals, and Ceremonies
Special guests: Helen Samuels, International Director at Eko-Habitat, and Modern Elder who bridges cultures in the Americas (www.paralleltravels.com); and Dr. Sarah Larsen, Medical Intuitive, Energy Medicine, and Co-Founder of MiracleMakers Academy (www.drsarahlarsen.com). You are invited on a...
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The Council with Charlie Pacello - Ep. 105 - Coming Home In Viet Nam
Special guest: Dr. Edward Tick, poet, psychotherapist, international activist, and journey leader (www.mentorthesoul.guide). Dr. Tick has been seeking the most powerful healing practices to address the invisible wounds of war for over 40 years; and has led journeys to Vietnam for veterans,...
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The Council with Charlie Pacello - Ep. 104 - Staying True to Ourselves
Special guest: Silvia Taziri, Model, Actress, and host of the sensational and internationally acclaimed Radio show, "Canciones De Domingo", which broadcasts on www.KUHSdenver.com! We discuss, among other things, how to stay true to ourselves in a very challenging and demanding world. A great...
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The Council with Charlie Pacello - Ep. 103 - Ascend College Prep
Special guest: Karin McWhorter, Director and Principal of Ascend College Prep, a newly approved high school for 11th and 12th graders in Colorado Springs and the surrounding area (www.ascendcollegeprep.com). From study habits and time management, service and leadership, Ascend College Prep…
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The Council with Charlie Pacello - Ep. 102 - Living the Dream
Special guest: Hannah Brown, High-Fashion Editorial Model from Colorado. Hannah's been featured in Denver Xposure magazine, 303magazine from Denver Fashion Week, and so much more! A great conversation, so much fun!!! Definitely worth a listen!
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The Council with Charlie Pacello - Ep. 101 - Veterans Moving Forward
Special guest: Gordon Sumner, PhD, President and CEO of Veterans Moving Forward, a nonprofit providing service and emotional support dogs to veterans at no cost (www.vetsfwd.org). We discuss the Military Order of the Purple Heart, 9/11, Afghanistan, and, of course, the amazing support service…
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The Council with Charlie Pacello - Ep. 100 - Freedom Alliance
Special guest: Tom Kilgannon, President, Freedom Alliance, a non-profit supporting military heroes and their families (www.freedomalliance.org). We discuss on this podcast Afghanistan, veterans, service, sacrifice, moral injury, and healing. Definitely worth a listen!
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The Council with Charlie Pacello - Ep. 99 - Our Soul's Craving
Special guest: Elisa Robyn, PhD, Host of 'The Dr.Elisa Show' on KUHS Radio/TV Denver, and a brilliant Kabbalist Astrologer (www.elisarobyn.com). An amazing show!!!
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The Council with Charlie Pacello - Ep. 98 - Code of Support Foundation
Special guests: Kristy Kaufmann, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Code of Support Foundation (COSF); and Alan Salisbury, Major General (retired), Co-Founder and Chairman Emeritus of COSF (www.codeofsupport.org). COSF changes lives by connecting military, veterans, caregivers, and…
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The Council with Charlie Pacello - Ep. 97 - Stoney Canal Studios Network
Special guests: Tea Sea Senior, and the SCSN team, Journee Iyanna, and K-Reeve (www.scsnetworktv.com). The SCS Network provides a platform for creators by creators, and they are rockin' it! Check out this interview! It's awesome!!
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The Council with Charlie Pacello - Ep. 96 - Bullets and Bandaids
Special guest: Robert LeHeup, Founder and Executive Director of Bullets and Bandaids (www.bulletsandbandaids.org),a veteran non-profit whose mission is to bring about social cohesion between veterans and civilians through a collaborative art project. By blurring the line between these…
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The Council with Charlie Pacello - Ep. 95 - Never Alone
Special guest: Amy Bradley-Franck, Founder of Never Alone Advocacy (http://neveraloneadvocacy.org), a diverse group of Advocates, Survivors, Military Retirees, Therapists, Counselors, and Family Members whose mission is to stamp out abuse of power, and bring justice to the victims of military...
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The Council with Charlie Pacello - Ep. 94 - YOU Matter!
Special guests: Chalae Collard, Tifani Palcic Anderson, Valerie Renville, and Makayla Windholz, from Graceful Oaks Youth Ranch (www.gracefuloaksyouthranch.org). GOYR offers faith-based programs for mental health and wellness, personal development and growth, and programs that strengthen families.…
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The Council with Charlie Pacello - Ep. 93 - A Soldier's Heart: 40 Years of Service
Special guest: Dr. Edward Tick, author of 'War and the Soul' and 'Warrior's Return'; Director Emeritus of Soldier's Heart (www.edwardtick.com). A tremendous show!!!
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The Council with Charlie Pacello - Ep. 92 - The Second Wind Fund
Special guest: Kimberlee Bow, Program Director, The Second Wind Fund (www.thesecondwindfund.org). The Second Wind Fund is focused on youth suicide prevention. An amazing organization working with our vulnerable, at risk youth populations here in Colorado.
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The Council with Charlie Pacello - Ep. 91 - The Impact of COVID-19
Special guest: Dr. Shauna 'Doc' Springer, is a best-selling author, frequently requested keynote speaker, and one of the world's leading experts on psychological trauma, military transition, suicide prevention, and close relationships. She is the author of 'WARRIOR: How to Support Those Who…
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The Council with Charlie Pacello - Ep. 90 - Healing with The Bard
Special guest: Mary Jo McConnell, Veteran in the US Army Nurse Corps, Actor, and Resilience Coach (www.maryjomcconnell.com). Mary Jo uses Shakespeare and science to help people move through their traumas by utilizing the De-Cruit Method. A great show!
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The Council with Charlie Pacello - Ep. 89 - Wounded Heroes
Special guest: Michael Gier, Director/Producer of Gier Productions, LLC. His film, 'Wounded Heroes,' is an incredibly moving and powerful documentary which was released on March 5th for wide public release on Amazon, Google Play, iTunes, and VUDU! The film follows his 3-year journey across the...
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The Council with Charlie Pacello - Ep. 88 - Noncombatants and Moral Injury
Special guest: Chuck Blocher, Ph.D., Spiritual Guide/Spiritual Coach, and Air Force veteran. What does moral injury look like in those who've not been in combat, but may have been working on the annihilation of mankind? Or, working behind the scenes, or dropping bombs while sitting at a desk?…
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The Council with Charlie Pacello - Ep. 87 - Heartwarming Stories with Mom
There's nothing like listening to mom tell heartwarming stories to make you feel all is well. On this show of The Council, Charlie welcomes his mom, Adriana Capra Pacello, as she remembers life in Italy, trips with the family, and shares with us what love is!!! A wonderful show!!
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The Council with Charlie Pacello - Ep. 86 - Letting the World Break your Heart
Reflections on my experiences with helping those in need and how this has changed me to be more open to see things from another perspective, and to learn what goodness is.
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The Council with Charlie Pacello - Ep. 85 - Feeling Safe
Special guest: Linda Thai, Somatic and Trauma Therapist, adjunct faculty member in the Social Work Department at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and specializes in trauma-informed care and compassion fatigue resilience skills (www.linda-thai.com). In times of crisis and stress, learn some...
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The Council with Charlie Pacello - Ep. 84 - Local Heroes: Art Stands by Me!
Special guest: Natalie Ventimiglia, Artist and Founder of the Art Stands by Me Movement, using creativity to awaken creativity (www.natalieventimiglia.com). Natalie is on a mission to help others awaken from the illusion of separation through art. A wonderful show!!!
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The Council with Charlie Pacello - Ep. 83 - Local Heroes Series - Andiamo!
Special guest: Jenna Capra, Owner, Editor, and Publisher of ANDIAMO! newspaper (www.andiamocolorado.com). When the opportunity to step up and take over for the paper arose in 2011, Jenna took the leap in hopes to continue the paper's legacy for the Italian American community in Colorado. Over 100...
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The Council with Charlie Pacello - Ep. 82 - Fireside Chats: The Nature of Evil
Today's Topic: The Nature of Evil, and how we can connect our soul to Truth and Love during challenging times.
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The Council with Charlie Pacello - Ep. 81 - Remembering Their Sacrifices
Special guest: Thayer Greene, Infantryman during World War II; a concentration camp liberator; a patriot; and a Jungian Analyst. He is 95 years young, and one of the last living warriors from the Greatest Generation.
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The Council with Charlie Pacello - Ep. 80 - Veterans and Trauma
Special guest: Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, world renowned trauma expert and author of the NY Times bestseller, 'The Body Keeps the Score' (www.besselvanderkolk.com). Episode 10 of The Veterans Summit Special Series in collaboration with the Trauma-Sensitive Awareness Foundation, Inc (www.t-saf.org).…
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The Council with Charlie Pacello - Ep. 79 - Last Out: Elegy of A Green Beret
Special guest: LTC (retired) Scott Mann, former Green Beret, Speaker, Trainer, Author, and Founder of Rooftop Leadership (www.rooftopleadership.com). Another brilliant episode from The Veterans Summit Special Series in collaboration with the Trauma-Sensitive Awareness Foundation, Inc...
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The Council with Charlie Pacello - Ep. 78 -Tales From the Blast Factory
Special guest: Andrew Marr, retired special forces Green Beret, and co-founder of the Warrior Angels Foundation (www.waftbi.org), an organization dedicated to helping veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury, or TBI. Andrew's story will inspire you. The 7th episode of The Veterans Summit Special…
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The Council with Charlie Pacello - Ep. 77 - Military in the Rear View Mirror
Special guest: Duane K.L. France, LPC, Director of Veteran Services for the Family Care Center in Colorado Springs, CO; Army Veteran; Author of 3 books, including 'Military in the Rear View Mirror'; and co-host of the 'Seeking the Military Suicide Solution' podcast (www.veteranmentalhealth.com)....
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The Council with Charlie Pacello - Ep. 76 - Cowboy Up!
Special guests: Nancy DeSantis and Rick Iannucci, co-founders, Horses for Heroes - New Mexico, Inc (www.horsesforheroes.org). The 5th episode of The Veterans Summit Special Series in collaboration with the Trauma-Sensitive Awareness Foundation, Inc (www.t-saf.org).
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The Council with Charlie Pacello - Ep. 75 - Death and Rebirth of the Spiritual Warrior
Special guest: Dr. Edward Tick, author of the books, 'War and the Soul' and 'Warrior's Return'; and Director Emeritus of Soldier's Heart (www.edwardtick.com). The 4th show of The Veterans Summit Special Series in collaboration with the Trauma-Sensitive Awareness Foundation, Inc (www.t-saf.org).
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The Council with Charlie Pacello - Ep. 74 - Trauma and Resilience
Special guest: Lane Lamoreaux, veteran, author, and public speaker. His story will inspire you. The third show of The Veterans Summit Special Series in collaboration with the Trauma-Sensitive Awareness Foundation, Inc (www.t-saf.org).
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The Council with Charlie Pacello - Ep. 73 - Healing the Soul Wound
Special guest: Dr. Eduardo Duran, clinical psychologist and author of the book, 'Healing the Soul Wound' (www.soulhealing16.com). The second show of The Veterans Summit Special Series in collaboration with the Trauma-Sensitive Awareness Foundation, Inc (www.t-saf.org).
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The Council with Charlie Pacello - Ep. 72 - The Things They Cannot Say
Special guest: Kevin Sites, award-winning backpack journalist and author of the book, 'The Things They Cannot Say: Stories Soldiers Won't Tell You About What They've Seen, Done, or Failed to Do in War' (www.kevinsitesreports.com). The first show of 10 in The Veterans Summit Special Series in...
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The Council with Charlie Pacello - Ep. 71 - Shamanism
Special guest: Orion, Initiated Shaman, Native American, Australian Aboriginal, and in the Spirit of the Earth Medicine Society (www.truthandpower.com.au). What is a shaman? What does a shaman do? All this and more we discuss in this episode, as well as Orion guiding us on a beautiful journey…
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The Council with Charlie Pacello - Ep. 70 - RISE
Special Guest: Diahnna Nicole Baxter, Transformational Life Coach, Kundalini Yoga Teacher, and Emmy Winning Storyteller (www.diahnnanicolebaxter.com). In this show, we talk about racism, and what we can do as a society and culture to heal this deep trauma. The Principle of RISE - Respect;...
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The Council with Charlie Pacello - Ep. 69 - Authenticity in Leadership
We continue our conversation with the amazing Rocio Perez, MBA, Principal of Inventiva Consulting (www.inventivaconsulting.com), and author of the #1 international bestseller, 'Unstoppable: 7 Steps to Becoming a More Intentional Leader'. Another great show with Rocio!!
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The Council with Charlie Pacello - Ep. 68 - Understanding the Difference between Pain and Suffering
In this show, we seek to understand how we can grow from our traumas by examining the life of Victor Frankl. Then, we break down the work of Roman Braun, understand the difference between our pain and suffering, look at what is actually happening, and identify what we can do to get back to living...
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The Council with Charlie Pacello - Ep. 67 - Unstoppable
Special guest: Rocio A. Perez, MBA, Principal of Inventiva Consulting (www.inventivaconsulting.com), and author of the #1 international bestseller, 'Unstoppable: 7 Steps to Becoming A More Intentional Leader'. A fantastic show!
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The Council with Charlie Pacello - Ep. 66 - The FIBERlifestyle
Special guest: Louie Guinta, CEO of FIBERlifestyle, a brilliant new program to inspire others to have more fun, integrity, and balance in their life. A great show!
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The Council with Charlie Pacello - Ep. 65 - Warriorhood and the Coronavirus
Special guest: Dr. Edward Tick, transformational healer, holistic psychotherapist, educator, consultant, and international journey guide. Author of 'War and the Soul', 'Warrior's Return', and is the Director Emeritus of Soldier's Heart. What are the responsibilities of warriors during times of...
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The Council with Charlie Pacello - Ep. 64 - The Coronavirus Pandemic
Special guest: Jason Ortiz, retired Commander of the United States Commissioned Corps and aide to Camp of the 17th Surgeon General of the United States. Moving from complacency, to urgency, to resiliency in the face of our current public health crisis.
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The Council with Charlie Pacello - Ep. 63 - To Eat or Not To Eat...THAT is the question!
Special guest: Nikki Burnett, MS MNT CNTP, Functional Nutritionist, at Taste Life Nutrition (www.TasteLifeNutrition.com). Nikki works with ambitious professionals to help them overcome hidden barriers to both health and success. Functional nutrition is based in the science of functional medicine....
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The Council with Charlie Pacello - Ep. 62 - The Long River Home
Special Guest: Seth Dahl, army veteran, storyteller, and filmmaker, and owner of Big Cedar Media (www.bigcedarmedia.com). In this show, we talk about his new film, 'The Long River Home', which follows 3 veterans as they kayak down the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon. A great show!
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The Council with Charlie Pacello - Ep. 61 - Love and Intimacy
Special Guest: Dr. Edward Tick, transformational healer, holistic psychotherapist, educator, consultant, and international journey guide, and author of 'The Practice of Dream Healing', 'War and the Soul', and 'Warrior's Return'. What can we say about the love between warrior brothers and sisters?...
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The Council with Charlie Pacello - Ep. 60 - Daring to Dream!
Special Guest: Julie Tara, Inspirational Speaker, Empowerment Coach, Author, and Poet (www.julietara.com). How do we know if we are following our soul's calling? In this show, learn how to heal the split between making a living and making a difference by following our soul's true calling. Daring…
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The Council with Charlie Pacello - Ep. 59 - What They Signed Up For
Special Guest: Jeb Wyman, editor/author of the book, 'What They Signed Up For: True Stories by Ordinary Soldiers'. A very powerful show!
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The Council with Charlie Pacello - Ep. 58 - Veteran Rites
Special Guests: Ryan Mielcarek, Executive Director, and Mark Oravsky, Founder, of Veteran Rites (www.veteranrites.org), a non-profit organization based in Seattle, WA, that's helping veterans gain a sense of peace, purpose, and solidarity through the Veteran Rite of Return model.
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The Council with Charlie Pacello - Ep. 57 - Healing Our Relationship to Money
Special Guest: Dr. Elisa Robyn, wealth relationship psychologist. Dr. Elisa has a PhD in Educational Psychology and two Master's degrees, one in Geology and one in Jewish Mysticism. She recently transitioned from a 20 year career as an Academic Dean. Prior to that, she had a corporate career as…
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About this show
The Council is a program dedicated to the healing, renewal, and restoration of the individual who has suffered from the effects of trauma and PTSD, as well as those searching for a deeper meaning in their lives. As an open forum for the free exchange of ideas, I will be exploring the leading edge of science, spirituality, psychology, philosophy, literature, and the healing arts in the pursuit of wisdom, wholeness, and enlightenment.
Hosted by
Charlie Pacello