The Jordan Harbinger Show 171: Charlamagne Tha God | Turning the Tables on Fear and Anxiety
Mar 12, 2019
Charlamagne Tha God, co-host of The Breakfast Club and author of Shook One, dives deep into his lifelong struggle with anxiety. He candidly shares early experiences that shaped his worldview and discusses how fear often manifests as 'Face Everything And Rise' or 'Fear Everything And Run.' Listeners gain insights into the pressures of fame, personal accountability, and the significance of resilience. Charlamagne also touches on the importance of therapy, particularly in the Black community, and the transformative power of open conversations about mental health.
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Past Media Normalized Problematic Behavior
- Charlamagne the God reflects on how movies like "Juice" and "Belly" normalized problematic behaviors.
- He points out how depictions of older women with younger men and underage sexual encounters were presented as normal.
Early Anxiety and Hurricane Hugo
- Charlamagne the God's anxiety stems from childhood, recalling a panic attack on his first day of first grade.
- Hurricane Hugo intensified his anxiety as he witnessed widespread panic and the potential loss of homes.
Negative Thoughts Manifest
- Charlamagne the God believes negative thoughts can manifest into reality.
- He emphasizes the importance of flushing out anxiety and not dwelling on negative possibilities.
