They Called Her Insane - Then She Built a Ministry of 100,000

What would make someone say a bipolar diagnosis saved their life?

When I sat down with Lady Charmaine, we talked about the story you would never guess from her smile: childhood trauma, a demanding corporate career, and psychiatric hospital stays that few people knew about.

Today, she’s an author of 20 books and leads an online ministry of 100,000 members. But how did she get from there to here?

We explore the diagnosis that changed her understanding of herself, the role of therapy and psychiatric care alongside faith, and the courage it takes to accept help.

You’ll also hear about her 80-pound weight-loss journey, an unexpected concept called “Zero Mathematics,” and a difficult question: how do you acknowledge what happened to you while taking responsibility for what happens next?

Watch the full Third Chances conversation to discover the woman behind the labels—and the choices that helped her move forward.

Chapters 🕒

0:00 Introduction to Lady Charmaine

3:45 Surviving Childhood Trauma

8:12 Finding Strength and Education

12:50 The Dream of Becoming a Pastor

17:35 Launching an Online Ministry