Meet Charlie Engle — the man who ran across the Sahara Desert, climbed ice-covered volcanoes, swam with crocodiles, and even served time in federal prison. But his hardest race isn’t measured in miles — it’s the one he runs every single day.

In this powerful episode of Primary Purpose with Pej, Charlie opens up about the challenges that shaped him, the humor that saved him, and how he turned pain into purpose. From impossible adventures to life-changing lessons, his story reminds us that resilience, laughter, and purpose can carry us through anything.

💬 Charlie says it best:

“I’m an addict who runs. And I’m a runner who writes.”

This conversation dives into:

Finding purpose through endurance and discipline

The mindset behind surviving the impossible

How humor can save you in your darkest moments

Turning an obsessive nature into a superpower for good

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