Overcoming Adversity: Paul Doughty on Resilience, Recovery, and Rebirth
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Join Angie and Trey on this episode of Resilience Reborn as they chat with Paul Doughty, a former IT professional turned inspiring speaker and author. After 30 years in IT, including 16 at Accenture, Paul’s life took a transformative turn following a 30-day treatment program that reshaped his career and outlook. Now, he shares his journey of overcoming a challenging family history, substance abuse, and finding healing through TMS therapy. Paul’s mission is to inspire resilience and self-discovery, especially among teens, through his upcoming book, Resilience, My Ultimate Superpower. Tune in for an empowering conversation about action, self-care, and rising above adversity.
Key Takeaways:
- Treatment and Personal Transformation
- Family Dynamics and Relationships
- Public Speaking and Youth Advocacy
- Tools and Techniques for Recovery
- Personal History and Overcoming Trauma
Episode Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
04:03 - Normalizing childhood abuse.
07:21 - Grandmother’s role as a source of stability.
12:59 - Emotional growth stunted by substance use.
15:22 - Unlocking memories through therapy and writing.
18:42 - Sobriety and perspective inspired by Wayne Dyer.
22:34 - Transforming adversity into lessons for youth.
24:59 - 23 years shaped by remarriage and relocation.
29:57 - Finding peace through spirituality and letting go.
30:50 - Explaining family separation and seeking understanding.
36:10 - Discovering purpose through speaking and writing.
38:47 - Turning pain into a meaningful platform.
42:03 - Escaping toxic environments to prioritize growth.
44:30 - Healing through magnetic brain therapy.
49:10 - Mastering reactions by tuning out negativity.
50:23 - Embracing discomfort for personal discovery.
52:45 - Outro
Quote of the Episode:
"How to Maintain Inner Peace: "I am responsible for my actions and reactions—nothing else. I refuse to let others’ words or actions disturb my peace." - Paul Doughty
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