E323: Life-Changing Coaching for Relationships and Recovery
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When life's challenges feel overwhelming, having the right guide can make all the difference. Meet Odie Anderson of Samaritan Coaching, whose mission of "changing the world, one life at a time" isn't just a catchphrase—it's the foundation of transformative work happening daily with his clients.
What sets Odie apart in the crowded coaching landscape is his rare combination of clinical counseling training and forward-focused coaching methodology. As he explains, this hybrid approach produces remarkable results: "Where in counseling, you could go for years and be no better at the end than at the beginning, in coaching, people take leaps and bounds in weeks and months." His specialties include helping distressed couples rebuild connection, supporting survivors of narcissistic abuse, facilitating spiritual formation, and creating personalized life plans.
Odie's journey from military service to becoming a coach wasn't accidental. After carefully selecting a Christian counseling program that allowed him to integrate his faith background with psychological principles, he launched directly into private practice. This foundation gives him an exceptional depth of understanding that many coaches lack. "Because I have experience working with real people, I'm not telling you something I think will work—I know it will work," he shares with quiet confidence born from seeing countless transformations.
Currently, Odie is developing an innovative relationship coaching app and seeking ten couples to help shape its development while improving their own relationships. He's also particularly passionate about supporting those recovering from narcissistic abuse—a mission stemming partly from his own experiences of betrayal and rebuilding. "The trials were not sent to break me, but to make me," he reflects, embodying the resilience he helps foster in clients.
Ready to prioritize your growth and healing? Connect with Odie at 772-888-1629, through his website's calendar links, or explore his "Life Reboot" and "Spirituality Unleashed" podcasts on Spotify for a glimpse of his candid, transformative approach before taking that first step toward change.
Chapters
1. Introduction to Odie Anderson & Samaritan Coaching (00:00:00)
2. Military Background to Counseling Career (00:02:10)
3. Coaching vs. Counseling: Myths & Misconceptions (00:03:30)
4. Current Focus: Relationship App & Abuse Recovery (00:07:03)
5. Personal Hardship & Growth (00:09:05)
6. Connect: Resources & Contact Information (00:10:54)
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