Episode
721 Charlamagne Tha God on Success, Anxiety, and Mental Health
1:12:24
Published: Mon Nov 19 2018
Description
TAKING CARE OF MENTAL HEALTH IS POWERFUL, NOT WEAK. It’s time to open up. No matter what you’re dealing with, you’re not alone. There is nothing shameful about having anxiety. Think about this acronym for FEAR- you either Fear Everything And Run or Face Everything And Rise. The more you confront the things in your past you don’t want to do with, the more you’ll be able to move forward. So, are you going to run from your fear, or face it? On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I talk about anxiety and PTSD with a man who has become an unofficial mental health advocate: Charlamagne the God. New York Times Best-Selling Author Charlamagne Tha God is best known for being co-host of the nationally syndicated hip-hop iHeartRadio program The Breakfast Club. He is also a social media influencer; an executive producer with his own production company, CThaGod World; and co-host of the popular podcast Brilliant Idiots. Charlamagne says that refining his life’s mission and examining his past helped him take control of his anxiety. Don’t allow anxiety or depression to cause you to keep suffering. Learn about Charlamagne The God’s mental health struggles and what he did to restart his life on Episode 721. Some Questions I Ask: What are the tools you’ve learned in the last year to deal with anxiety? (12:55) What was your first job? (17:57) When was the moment that you realized you made it in radio? (20:17) Why did you get fired from your radio jobs? (20:47) How do you manage working with other big personalities? (37:45) What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned from doing radio? (38:52) What’s your mission moving forward in using your platform? (42:48) What’s your biggest fear? (51:38) In This Episode You Will Learn: Why Charlamagne decided to go to therapy (5:47) Charlmagne’s experience in the prison system (16:49) How Charlamagne’s radio career started (19:20) How Breakfast Club changed Charlamagne’s life (35:55) What made Charlamagne change his life mission (44:02) How keeping a journal of the things that cause anxiety can help (48:15) How to have healthy boundaries on social media (55:44)
Chapters
Charlemagne the God opens up about his struggles with anxiety and mental health, which led him to write a book and seek therapy.
00:00 - 04:27 (04:27)
Summary
Charlemagne the God opens up about his struggles with anxiety and mental health, which led him to write a book and seek therapy. He encourages others to share their experiences and not suffer in silence.
Episode721 Charlamagne Tha God on Success, Anxiety, and Mental Health
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker describes his struggles with anxiety and panic attacks while driving, sharing instances from his own life where he has felt overwhelmed on the road.
04:27 - 08:35 (04:08)
Summary
The speaker describes his struggles with anxiety and panic attacks while driving, sharing instances from his own life where he has felt overwhelmed on the road.
Episode721 Charlamagne Tha God on Success, Anxiety, and Mental Health
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker shares their experience with carrying 40 years' worth of baggage and the fear of manifesting negativity.
08:35 - 13:38 (05:03)
Summary
The speaker shares their experience with carrying 40 years' worth of baggage and the fear of manifesting negativity. Therapy was the best coping mechanism for them to address their problems and work through them.
Episode721 Charlamagne Tha God on Success, Anxiety, and Mental Health
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker shares how his father's warning and witnessing his peers' tragic outcomes encouraged him to strive for success and avoid the pitfalls of the streets.
13:38 - 18:08 (04:30)
Summary
The speaker shares how his father's warning and witnessing his peers' tragic outcomes encouraged him to strive for success and avoid the pitfalls of the streets.
Episode721 Charlamagne Tha God on Success, Anxiety, and Mental Health
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker reflects on feeling fired from their job and thinking it was a punishment from God, but then finding faith and seeing the potential for growth.
18:08 - 20:26 (02:18)
Summary
The speaker reflects on feeling fired from their job and thinking it was a punishment from God, but then finding faith and seeing the potential for growth.
Episode721 Charlamagne Tha God on Success, Anxiety, and Mental Health
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker talks about Wendy Williams' radio career, starting with her moving to a new radio station and the changes in her time slot.
20:26 - 23:14 (02:47)
Summary
The speaker talks about Wendy Williams' radio career, starting with her moving to a new radio station and the changes in her time slot.
Episode721 Charlamagne Tha God on Success, Anxiety, and Mental Health
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker reminisces about receiving an invitation to appear on Wendy Williams' show and trying to coordinate with his friend to make it happen.
23:14 - 26:02 (02:48)
Summary
The speaker reminisces about receiving an invitation to appear on Wendy Williams' show and trying to coordinate with his friend to make it happen.
Episode721 Charlamagne Tha God on Success, Anxiety, and Mental Health
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Nicole Spence, a former assistant of Wendy Williams, sued her husband for sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment.
26:02 - 28:28 (02:26)
Summary
Nicole Spence, a former assistant of Wendy Williams, sued her husband for sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment.
Episode721 Charlamagne Tha God on Success, Anxiety, and Mental Health
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker discusses the power of viral tweeting and his experience getting a new job after sending a tweet thanking Philadelphia for their support.
28:28 - 30:37 (02:09)
Summary
The speaker discusses the power of viral tweeting and his experience getting a new job after sending a tweet thanking Philadelphia for their support.
Episode721 Charlamagne Tha God on Success, Anxiety, and Mental Health
PodcastThe School of Greatness
A person recounts their experience of being fired from a Philadelphia radio station, and reflects on the unpredictable nature of the radio industry.
30:37 - 33:30 (02:53)
Summary
A person recounts their experience of being fired from a Philadelphia radio station, and reflects on the unpredictable nature of the radio industry.
Episode721 Charlamagne Tha God on Success, Anxiety, and Mental Health
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The importance of being true to yourself regardless of external standards or expectations, and the value of allowing others to express their opinions and thoughts freely.
33:30 - 38:27 (04:57)
Summary
The importance of being true to yourself regardless of external standards or expectations, and the value of allowing others to express their opinions and thoughts freely.
Episode721 Charlamagne Tha God on Success, Anxiety, and Mental Health
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker discusses the realization of needing to be the change you want to see in the world, especially for your children's sake and how it can be influenced by personal relationships.
38:27 - 40:48 (02:21)
Summary
The speaker discusses the realization of needing to be the change you want to see in the world, especially for your children's sake and how it can be influenced by personal relationships.
Episode721 Charlamagne Tha God on Success, Anxiety, and Mental Health
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker shares his personal experience with mental health and how he began to take control of it.
40:48 - 43:51 (03:03)
Summary
The speaker shares his personal experience with mental health and how he began to take control of it. He speaks on the importance of changing the narrative around mental health and seeing it as a powerful tool for self-improvement.
Episode721 Charlamagne Tha God on Success, Anxiety, and Mental Health
PodcastThe School of Greatness
In this podcast episode, the speaker talks about the importance of therapy and how it has been beneficial for them.
43:51 - 46:28 (02:37)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the speaker talks about the importance of therapy and how it has been beneficial for them. They discuss the pressures of a busy lifestyle and the need for self-care.
Episode721 Charlamagne Tha God on Success, Anxiety, and Mental Health
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Discussion on mental health stigmas and how to break them down in the black community.
46:28 - 49:14 (02:46)
Summary
Discussion on mental health stigmas and how to break them down in the black community. Personal anecdotes about panic attacks caused by social situations like owing money to friends.
Episode721 Charlamagne Tha God on Success, Anxiety, and Mental Health
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Journalist responds to Kanye West's behavior on social media and how it could be a result of backlash towards his admission of bipolar disorder and medication use.
49:14 - 52:44 (03:29)
Summary
Journalist responds to Kanye West's behavior on social media and how it could be a result of backlash towards his admission of bipolar disorder and medication use.
Episode721 Charlamagne Tha God on Success, Anxiety, and Mental Health
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Concerns are emerging over the impact of virtual reality and social media on the mental health of individuals, particularly the youth, and the perception of truth due to the false image of perfection that is portrayed on social media platforms.
52:44 - 56:48 (04:04)
Summary
Concerns are emerging over the impact of virtual reality and social media on the mental health of individuals, particularly the youth, and the perception of truth due to the false image of perfection that is portrayed on social media platforms.
Episode721 Charlamagne Tha God on Success, Anxiety, and Mental Health
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Join host Noriega as he and his crew travel from state to state, restaurant to restaurant, and dine with your favorite celebrities.
56:48 - 1:01:48 (05:00)
Summary
Join host Noriega as he and his crew travel from state to state, restaurant to restaurant, and dine with your favorite celebrities. This show highlights great stories that people can learn from and puts out positive energy into the universe.
Episode721 Charlamagne Tha God on Success, Anxiety, and Mental Health
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The host shares his experience of feeling humbled by his legacy and wanting to create a platform to elevate women's voices in hip hop.
1:01:48 - 1:04:48 (03:00)
Summary
The host shares his experience of feeling humbled by his legacy and wanting to create a platform to elevate women's voices in hip hop.
Episode721 Charlamagne Tha God on Success, Anxiety, and Mental Health
PodcastThe School of Greatness
According to the speaker, greatness is realizing your full potential and doing what genuinely makes you happy.
1:04:48 - 1:08:18 (03:30)
Summary
According to the speaker, greatness is realizing your full potential and doing what genuinely makes you happy.
Episode721 Charlamagne Tha God on Success, Anxiety, and Mental Health
PodcastThe School of Greatness
This podcast encourages listeners to seek a greater vision for their lives and not suffer alone.
1:08:18 - 1:11:43 (03:25)
Summary
This podcast encourages listeners to seek a greater vision for their lives and not suffer alone. It emphasizes the power of opening up about personal struggles and receiving support from others.