The School of Greatness 721 Charlamagne Tha God on Success, Anxiety, and Mental Health
Nov 19, 2018
Charlamagne Tha God, co-host of The Breakfast Club, is not just a radio star but an unofficial mental health advocate. He opens up about his personal battles with anxiety and PTSD, encouraging listeners to confront their fears rather than run from them. He emphasizes that mental health struggles are common and should be openly discussed, especially among men. Charlamagne also shares insights from his tumultuous career in radio and the life lessons learned through therapy and self-discovery, inspiring others to embrace resilience and personal growth.
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Long Struggle with Anxiety
- Charlamagne was diagnosed with anxiety nine years ago but ignored it until recent therapy.
- He experienced panic attacks since childhood, often mistaking them for heart attacks.
Therapy as Mental Cleaning
- Use therapy to unpack and organize your mental baggage, discarding what no longer serves you.
- Therapy is like cleaning and rearranging a cluttered closet to make room for growth.
Compromise with Big Personalities
- Give space to others' ideas even if you disagree to maintain harmony in collaborations.
- Compromise fosters teamwork among strong personalities in a group.
