Children go through a lot. They may undergo sexual or physical abuse and never say anything because we are all taught that vulnerability is a weakness from a young age. When they are not talked about, these occurrences can become traumatic and lead to all sorts of social ills, such as drug addiction, suicidal thoughts, and crime. Does this sound like you or someone you know? 

Fausto Castellanos joins us in today’s episode, having gone through such traumatic moments from childhood that led him to drug addiction. Fortunately, he gave his life a turnaround and pivoted to a new person, the hope ambassador. You will never change the past to a new self unless you change your mindset. It all begins with what and how you think about yourself.

Fausto is a life-long recovery survivor of addiction and trauma who has continuously battled suicidal tendencies. Up until recently, he found purpose in his suffering. By using his pain as a superpower to enjoy life, Sober Fausto now helps others to find purpose in their pain. Working as a motivational speaker, leadership/group facilitating coach, and known as "THE JUMP ROPE KING," he now works to spread hope and champion sobriety. FAUSTO uses his story of being a survivor of addiction and trauma to help others. He loves using a motivational mindset to bring joy to his audience by sharing his experience of overcoming the impossible. 

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Key Highlights from the Show

[00:01] Episode intro 

[02:15] Meet and greet Fausto Castellanos and hear his backstory

[09:27] Fausto’s approach to forgiving himself and his childhood sexual abusers 

[14:34] How he came to figure out his core values and principles of life

[17:37] A bit about the powerful scripture that became Fausto’s pivotal moment 

[20:42] The day when Fausto was tired, and enough was enough

[23:24] The four reasons why people change

[24:37] The level of change where most happened, and the biggest lessons learned

[30:17] What Fausto would tell his future self 

[31:51] If his childhood was a smell, what would it smell like?

[34:10] Without any title and achievements, who is Fausto, and why is he on earth?

[36:06] Words of inspiration and golden key nuggets from the guest

[39:51] Best ways to reach out and connect with Fausto

[41:46] Ending the show 

Connect with Fausto Castellanos

Website: https://www.soberfausto.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fausto-castellanos-84342a238/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopedealerfausto/

Facebook: https://facebook.com/soberfaustoo

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/soberfausto