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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