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The Thomas FreeMe Show: Why We Do What ”WE” Do & How ”WE” Change

The Thomas FreeMe Show: Why We Do What ”WE” Do & How ”WE” Change

Overcoming the Past: Trauma, Survival, and Recovery

Oct 9, 2026 · 43m

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What happens when the unspoken trauma of war follows a family across generations, shaping the mental health of a child long before they understand why? In Part 1 of this compelling two-part series on The Thomas FreeMe Show, host Thomas FreeMe connects with attorney, author, and mental health advocate Alex Charns for a raw, unfiltered conversation on trauma, survival, and the hidden mental health crises existing behind executive and legal titles. Alex shares his deeply personal fight against a severe mental health diagnosis and childhood struggles with suicidal ideation. Connecting his internal battle to his family lineage, Alex unpacks his history as the child of Polish immigrants who…