Today we’d like to introduce you to Christine Elizabeth Miller.
Hi Christine Elizabeth, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
The healing that transformed me is the very foundation of what I now offer to others.
My journey began in the depths of trauma, abusive spiritual and other leaders, survival mode, and years of pain I had learned to push through until my body finally said “enough.” A seizure condition (PNES) stopped me in my tracks and became the unexpected invitation to real, lasting healing. I couldn’t fake it anymore. I had to get to the root of my wounds. My only hope was through the renovation of my mind and the healing of my heart.
That journey—raw, unfiltered, and often uncomfortable—is what I share in my book, Choosing the Unfinished Bridge. It’s about that in-between space, where you’re no longer who you were, but not yet who you’re becoming. It’s where God does His most powerful work.
I wasn’t healed in isolation. Mentors I never met but was deeply impacted by, like Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. John Townsend, Dr. Daniel Amen, and Dr. Caroline Leaf inspired me through their teachings and books. TED Talks and research on neuroplasticity fueled my hunger to understand what was happening in my mind and body. But it was hands-on mentorship that helped bring it all together. Dawn Whitestone—a licensed mental health counselor and business coach—along with two now-retired healing ministries, invested in me personally. They gave me the tools and real-time wisdom I needed to help others practically and powerfully.
Out of that experience, I launched Transfer Out Coaching—a faith-informed, holistic coaching practice that walks with people through trauma, life disruptions, and spiritual rebuilding. I specialize in inside-out transformation, combining prayer, mindset retraining, and practical strategies rooted in both biblical truth and neuroscience.
But my journey hasn’t stopped—and it never will. I believe no one can lead someone to a place they’ve never been. So I continue to pursue my own healing, education, and growth—not only for me, but for those I’m called to help. This isn’t about offering a polished version of healing—it’s about walking with people in real, raw, redemptive transformation.
Looking ahead, my vision is to create a restoration home—a Love-centered, trauma-informed community for women recovering from abuse, addiction, homelessness, and spiritual breakdown. This home will be a model for healing and reintegration, offering discipleship, life skills, coaching, and community rooted in God’s restoring love. It won’t just be a shelter—it will be a template for transformation that can be replicated in other regions through partnership with local healthy and safe churches and leaders.
Whether through coaching, writing, or building spaces of safety and growth, my mission is the same: to give others hope, to help them step onto their own “unfinished bridge” and discover the possibilities of a transformed life.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Has it been a smooth road?
Not at all—and honestly, I don’t think it was meant to be. Since my healing is the foundation of the work I do, the road has always had an element of messiness. But that’s exactly the kind of person I love to help: those who aren’t afraid to shake out the unspoken wounds, reveal the hidden shame, and invite God into the corners of their story that most people avoid. That’s where redemption happens—not in perfection, but in the brave act of surrender.
There have been very real struggles along the way. Like so many others, I navigated the disorientation and isolation of the pandemic—a time when the whole world felt flipped upside down by fear. I also suffered a traumatic injury in a devastating car accident, which not only impacted my body but tested the strength of everything I believed about healing and purpose.
And while one of the most beautiful parts of my journey has been remarriage, even that has brought its own challenges. Love has a way of surfacing the deeper layers—shaking up both the big and subtle traumas that only intimacy can uncover. It’s been refining and redemptive, and I’ve had to keep doing the same deep inner work I invite others into.
The road hasn’t been smooth—but it has been sacred. Every jagged place has become part of the testimony. Every detour, a new place where God has walked with me. That’s the journey I walk with others now—not toward easy answers, but toward transformation that lasts.
As you know, we’re big fans of Transfer Out Coaching. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
Transfer Out Coaching is a faith-informed, transformation-focused coaching practice that helps individuals move from survival to wholeness—emotionally, spiritually, and practically. We specialize in guiding clients through healing from trauma, anxiety, codependency, life disruptions, and identity struggles using a holistic, inside-out approach.
What sets us apart is our blend of biblical wisdom, neuroscience, and lived experience. This isn’t traditional therapy—there’s no diagnosing, no paperwork, no labels. Instead, we offer deeply personalized coaching that integrates inner healing prayer, neuroplasticity tools, and real-life strategy. Whether someone is working through childhood wounds or navigating a major life transition, we create a safe space for lasting change.
We’re known for meeting people right where they are—faith-based or not—and helping them retrain their thoughts, renew their beliefs, and restore their hope. Our clients consistently report breakthrough moments, from stopping harmful patterns to rebuilding their confidence and relationships.
What we’re most proud of, brand-wise, is the integrity and intentionality woven through everything we do. Our coaching isn’t about a quick fix—it’s about equipping people to walk in truth, courage, and clarity. We also provide free resources, prayer prompts, and ongoing support so that transformation doesn’t end with a session—it becomes a way of life.
At Transfer Out Coaching, we believe healing is possible. Not just coping—but true healing. And that’s what we help people experience, one step at a time.
What sort of changes are you expecting over the next 5-10 years?
Over the next 5–10 years, I believe we will see continued growth in the helping professions—and gratefully, a deepening shift within mental health itself. We are moving beyond surface-level coping strategies or endless talk therapy and into more integrated, whole-person healing. Trauma is finally being acknowledged for what it is: widespread, multifaceted, and not limited to combat veterans. This recognition is a huge step in the right direction.
At the same time, I believe we must proceed with caution. The need for healing is massive, and I’m seeing encouraging collaboration across disciplines—coaches, counselors, pastors, and more are beginning to work together. But there’s also a growing trend that leans into “mind over matter” thinking or the idea that we can simply name it and claim it, bypassing the actual healing process. While hope is essential, empty promises and spiritualized quick-fixes can create more harm than good. They leave people disillusioned, hurt, and often further from the healing they desperately need.
My hope is that our industry continues moving toward truth-telling, Spirit-led wisdom, and lasting restoration—not just for symptoms, but for the soul.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://TransferOutCoaching.com
- Facebook: https://Facebook.com/TransferOutofPNES
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-mauriello
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/christinemauriello
