Healing Childhood Wounds: Mental Health, Parenting, and Growth | Yes, We Can! | EP 9

Welcome back to the Yes We Can podcast! 🎙️ In this deeply personal episode, host Kira Andersen sits down with her close friend, Corey Schonhorst, to explore his powerful journey of self-discovery and healing. Corey, a comedian and father, opens up about his childhood experiences, the importance of mental health, and the steps he’s taken to break free from generational trauma.

Corey shares the pivotal moments that shaped his life, from growing up without knowing his father to being raised primarily by his grandparents. He candidly reflects on his upbringing, including periods spent in an orphanage and how early childhood instability affected him into adulthood. As Corey dives into his journey, he emphasizes the importance of doing the inner work, healing childhood wounds, and being the best version of oneself—not only for personal growth but to ensure a healthier path for the next generation.

This episode touches on Corey’s comedic background, his production work, and his candid discussions around mental health and parenting. Kira and Corey talk about the significance of addressing past trauma, how it impacts relationships and communication, and the steps parents can take to avoid passing down unhealed wounds to their children.

Don’t miss this inspiring and relatable conversation, where Corey opens up about overcoming challenges, growing through self-reflection, and finding strength through vulnerability. His story is a reminder that it’s never too late to begin the journey of healing and self-improvement.

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