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In this YouTube video, the host interviews Lewis, an author, and discusses his personal story, which inspired three of his four books. Lewis grew up in a small town in Ohio and had a troubled childhood. When he was 13, he begged his parents to send him to a boarding school in St. Louis, which provided him with structure and discipline that he lacked in his life. Lewis also had three older siblings and his older brother was caught selling LSD and was sentenced to six to 25 years in prison. This event was traumatic for Lewis and his family, and they had to visit the prison every week for four years, which exposed Lewis to different cultures and people. Despite the trauma, Lewis showed remarkable insight into his judgments about prisoners and their transformations. Overall, Lewis’s childhood experiences have greatly influenced his writing and perspective.
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Lewis Howes discusses the hardships and traumas he faced in his life, and how he overcame them through therapy and finding meaning in his struggles. He believes that adversity can lead to personal growth and fulfilling experiences if approached with courage and a willingness to face fears and insecurities. He also shares advice for those seeking inner peace and a joyful life. The video is from Peter Attia’s podcast “The Drive.”
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Lewis Howes Opens Up About Trauma and Adversity: A Lesson in Overcoming Challenges
Lewis Howes, a former professional football player turned entrepreneur, is no stranger to adversity. In a recent episode of Peter Attia’s podcast “The Drive,” Howes discusses the various hardships and traumatic events he faced starting at a young age and how he learned valuable lessons as he worked through those traumas to improve his emotional health. He also talks about the inflection point that drove him to seek help and the long but beautiful healing journey that followed.
The Benefits of Adversity
Howes shares his belief that adversity, and even trauma, can be beneficial if one finds meaning in tribulations and has the courage to face their fears and insecurities. Howes suggests that adversity can promote personal growth and development, revealing the strength and resilience of an individual. In his case, he believes that his past hardships contributed to his success in business and athletics but left him feeling unfulfilled.
From Success to Burnout
Howes explains that his life had multiple areas that were suffering, which caused him to experience burnout. He found himself feeling unmotivated, uninspired, and unmoved by the success he had achieved. It was at this point that he realized he needed to make a change and began his journey to find inner peace and fulfillment.
Finding Healing
Throughout his healing journey, Howes sought therapy from many modalities, including talk therapy, group therapy, somatic experiencing, and psychedelics. These different forms of therapy helped him dig deep into his past trauma and pain to find meaning in his experiences and ultimately find healing. Howes’ case showcases the importance of finding the right therapist and approach to fit one’s unique needs.
Advice for Those Struggling
Howes ends the podcast by sharing advice for those who may be struggling with their own hardships or trauma. He suggests seeking out professional help and finding modalities of therapy that work for them. Howes also advises individuals to have the courage to face their fears and insecurities, which can be challenging but ultimately rewarding.
Final Thoughts
Lewis Howes’ story is a testament to the power of resilience, vulnerability, and the importance of seeking help when you need it. It also highlights how trauma and hardship can contribute positively to personal growth and development, with the right approach. Howes’ journey from success to burnout to finding healing provides inspiration to those who may be struggling, showing them that there is hope for a fulfilling, rich, abundant, and joyful life.
If you want to learn more, head to his website, where you can get his new book, “The Greatness Mindset,” as well as explore his podcast and connect with him on social media.
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This video is originally from Peter Attia’s podcast “The Drive.” Here’s what Peter had to say about the episode.
In this episode, Lewis opens up about the various hardships and traumatic events he experienced starting at a very young age and reveals the valuable lessons he learned as he worked through those traumas to improve his emotional health. He talks about how his past hardships likely contributed to his success in business and athletics, only to leave him feeling unsatisfied and unfulfilled. Next, he discusses how many aspects of his life were suffering, the inflection point that drove Lewis to seek help, and the long but beautiful healing journey that followed. Lewis makes the case that adversity, and even trauma, can be beneficial if one finds meaning in tribulations and has the courage to face one’s fears and insecurities. Finally, Lewis shares the many modalities of therapy that helped him along the way and gives advice for those wanting to find inner peace and live a fulfilling, rich, abundant, joyful life.
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