How can you learn to show up authentically when your own inner critic is the loudest voice in the room? In this deeply personal episode, we explore the paralyzing weight of self-judgment and the physical toll of trying to maintain a "perfect" image while building a business and a brand.

Charles Turtz shares his raw journey through a "radical reset," moving from the safety of helping others in sales to the vulnerability of sharing his own story. You will learn how to identify the small comforts that allow you to take big risks, the reality of living with complex PTSD, and how to treat your brain like a muscle to build the courage you need for a career change or personal transformation.

Stop letting the fear of being "made fun of" prevent you from sharing your message; recognize that the harshest judgment usually comes from within rather than your audience.

Identify small, "safe versions" of the things you are afraid to do—like choosing the side of the table where you feel most comfortable—to create the momentum needed for major life changes.

True connection is found when you stop hiding behind a "version" of yourself and start showing up as the person you are, even when it feels fragile or unpolished.

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• 00:00 – The "Elephant" on the chest
• 00:41 – Why we judge words before they are spoken
• 01:11 – The perfectionism trap and the inner monologue
• 01:53 – Moving past the "victim" point of view
• 02:25 – The secret to why he sits on the left side
• 03:18 – Using comfort to push outside the comfort zone
• 03:54 – The birthday "mile marker" for success
• 04:11 – The one thing he couldn't admit he wanted to change
• 04:34 – A year of building: From CRMs to Coaching
• 04:59 – Why every day felt "fragile" during the build
• 05:26 – Ripping the Band-Aid vs. the radical reset
• 06:16 – Working up from minimum wage to the podcast
• 06:46 – Pushing past the limit for external acceptance
• 07:40 – Managing intrusive thoughts and C-PTSD
• 08:12 – The "Stake in the Ground" strategy
• 09:04 – Why we are actually afraid of accomplishment
• 09:38 – Your brain is a bicep: Flexing the fear muscle