In 'Shook One', Charlamagne Tha God shares his experiences with anxiety, detailing how he has faced and overcome these challenges throughout his life. The book offers a blueprint for breaking free from fears and anxieties, emphasizing the importance of therapy and mental health awareness. Charlamagne aims to remove the stigma associated with seeking help, especially within the Black community.
American Gods is a kaleidoscopic journey deep into myth and across an American landscape that is both eerily familiar and utterly alien. The story follows Shadow Moon, an ex-con who, upon his release from prison, finds his world turned upside down. His wife has been killed, and he is offered a job by the mysterious Mr. Wednesday, who is actually the Norse god Odin. Shadow becomes entangled in a battle between the old gods of myth and folklore and the new gods of technology, media, and money. The novel is a blend of mystery, satire, sex, horror, and poetic prose, taking the reader on a road trip across America to encounter a variety of unusual characters and roadside attractions. It explores themes of cultural identity, the power of myths, and the changing values of American society[1][2][5].
In this book, Dr. Wayne W. Dyer delves into the concept of intention as an invisible, omnipresent energy field that can be harnessed to co-create one's life. The book is divided into three parts: Part I discusses the principles of intention, Part II provides a guide on how to apply these principles in daily life, and Part III describes Dyer's vision of a world in harmony with the universal mind of intention. Dyer emphasizes the importance of aligning oneself with this universal energy, letting go of ego, and embracing virtues such as kindness, sincerity, and service to others. He argues that by doing so, individuals can manifest their desires and live more purposeful lives[1][2][4].
He’s never hidden from the truth or been shy about expressing his opinion, now he brings the same honesty to his rocky journey to fame.
Charlamagne tha God is co-host of the American radio programme ‘The Breakfast Club’ on Power 105.1, reaching 8 million listeners each month. He is also a New York Times best-selling author and CEO of the Black Effect Podcast Network.
In this conversation, Charlamagne and Steven discuss topics such as his difficult relationship with his father, the moment that changed his whole life, coming to terms with childhood molestation trauma, and how he went from being fired 4 times to one of the world’s biggest radio hosts.
(00:00) Intro
(01:17) "Get Honest Or Die Trying"
(03:09) What Made Charlamagne?
(07:56) Charlamagne's Father's Impact On His Relationships
(11:11) Charlamagne's Sexual Abuse
(15:28) Charlamagne's Troubled Youth
(21:16) Role Models For Men
(26:58) The Man Charlamagne Wants To Be
(29:41) The Route Of Charlamagne's Anxiety
(32:50) Reaching Personal Rock Bottom
(35:53) Working In The Radio
(37:30) Getting Fired 4 Times
(41:21) Panic Attacks & Depression
(47:17) Dealing With Grief And Suicide
(55:13) Charlamagne's Infidelity
(57:34) Growing With Therapy
(59:32) What's Help You To Heal?
(01:01:07) What's The Cost Of Living With The Lies?
(01:04:44) Disconnecting From Social Media To Be Original
(01:07:00) What's Your View On Trump?
(01:10:50) Healing And Rebuilding The Relationship With His Father
(01:13:19) How Is Charlamagne Doing?
(01:17:06) The Importance Of Living A Life Of Service
(01:21:19) The Dangers Of Materialism
(01:23:02) Last Guest Question
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