EZ Conversations

Building Resilience Through Adversity


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In this episode of the EZ Conversations podcast, host Furkhan welcomes Paul, who shares his powerful story of overcoming personal trauma and building resilience. Paul discusses his difficult upbringing, marked by domestic violence and emotional suppression, and how these early experiences shaped his focus on helping teenagers and young adults today. He outlines his three key messages: speaking up, getting involved, and embracing self-discovery. Paul also delves into his spiritual awakening, therapy experiences, and battle with Lyme disease, emphasizing the transformation he underwent and how it led him to quit drinking and connect deeply with others. Additionally, he highlights his efforts to support youth through public speaking and his upcoming book. Throughout the conversation, Paul underscores the importance of community, honesty, and personal growth in overcoming life's challenges.


Paul Doughty is a dedicated public and survivor speaker from Scituate, MA, whose life's journey has been marked by formidable challenges that have profoundly shaped his character and outlook. From a young age, Paul faced circumstances that steered him down a path of despair. However, with unwavering determination and a deep belief in resilience, he has transformed his tale of adversity into triumph. His story is a testament to the unfaltering human spirit when met with hardship.

 

As a speaker and author, Paul's true story of growing up in an abusive home and being left unsupervised throughout his teenage years is now being developed into a TV series. His experiences are powerful reminders of the strength and resilience within us all.


www.pdspeaks.com

 

Paul Doughty (@pdspeaks) • Instagram photos and videos

 

www.linkedin.com/in/pauldoughtyiii


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DW98SDFR



00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:52 Focusing on Teenagers and Young Adults

02:03 Personal Struggles and Blackouts

04:08 Messages of Speaking Up, Involvement, and Self-Discovery

07:26 Therapy and Breaking Down Barriers

10:34 Spiritual Awakening and Quitting Alcohol

18:53 Reconnecting with Family

21:54 Facing the Past: A Journey of Self-Realization

23:20 The Importance of Getting Involved

27:00 Building Resilience Through Adversity

32:02 Battling Lyme Disease: A Personal Struggle

36:43 Healing and Moving Forward

39:52 Conclusion and Final Thoughts


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