Overcoming Outloud with Charlie Smith | E5

In the fifth Episode of Brain Health: Unchaining Your Pain, Dr. Ruth Allan interviews the incredibly humble Charlie Smith to discuss his recovery journey that transformed him into the person he is today.

​​Charlie is a successful entrepreneur who, after a 30-year career in commercial real estate, turned his attention to personal development and mental performance. 

He is a survivor of violent childhood trauma and overcame a 20-year substance abuse issue with a passion for helping people find fulfillment in their lives. 

He opened a supportive living home for executives struggling with substance abuse and is the host of the podcast Overcome Outloud, in addition to training companies and Athletes in the skills of mental performance.

In this episode, Charlie talks about what optimal brain health means for him now - his mind to be aware of the external things happening to him and deal with them healthily. 

He suffered his first closed-fist punch at six, which continued until 19. This made it difficult to see anything in life other than through a trauma lens, spending his childhood surviving each day. 

He details the importance of taking the pen back to write your life story, using the weapon of your mind for you rather than against you. 

He talks about the three P’s of advice he would give his 12-year-old self that would have helped him through the darker days, where motivation comes from, and what mental performance constitutes.

There is so much phenomenal advice in this episode, whether you’re an adult who has been through abuse, someone currently struggling with addiction, or teachers and carers dealing with children with learning difficulties that may result from trauma. 

This is one episode that you don’t want to miss.

For more information about Charlie Smith, visit:

Website - www.overcomeoutloud.com 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/charliesmithspeaks

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100030508216955

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-smith-8ab16a72

Connect with Dr. Ruth Allan

Website: https://www.ruthmaryallan.com 

The Academy: http://www.wellbeingwarrioracademy.com 

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