Charles Nickell – From the Pit to Purpose

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About The Author

Charles Nickell is a transformational coach, addiction recovery specialist, and powerful storyteller who has lived every word he teaches. After spending decades battling addiction, shame, and the emotional wreckage of trauma, including 36 years in prison, Charles emerged with a mission: to help others reclaim their lives and remember the truth they’ve forgotten they have never been powerless.

With raw experience and professional training, Charles brings a heart-centered, faith-based approach to coaching that blends practical tools, deep empathy, and straight talk. His work helps people break destructive cycles, shed limiting labels, and make courageous decisions that align with who they truly are not who the world told them to be. Whether you’re stuck in addiction, facing a major crossroads, or simply ready to live with purpose, Charles is proof that redemption isn’t just possible, it’s powerful.

Empowering growth through personalized guidance

Every person holds the power to rise, rebuild, and redefine their future. Through compassionate, truth-filled guidance, I help individuals break free from the weight of their past. Together, we uncover clarity, reclaim identity, and create real, lasting change. This is more than recovery, it’s the beginning of your next chapter.

Chapter One

Addiction as a Personal Perception

Change how you see addiction and you’ll change how you fight it.

Chapter Two

The Myth of Powerlessness

The lie of weakness ends the moment you claim your voice.

Core Value

Radical Responsibility with Heart

We believe in ownership without shame, truth without judgment, and healing through honest, faith-driven transformation.