How to Escape the Mental Prisons Holding You Back - Shaka Senghor's Incredible Journey

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Guest: Shaka Senghor is a bestselling author, speaker, and entrepreneur who transformed his life from a 19-year prison sentence to becoming one of America's most powerful voices on redemption and personal transformation. After serving time for second-degree murder, including seven years in solitary confinement, he used books and writing to rebuild his life from within prison walls. Since his release, Shaka has become a New York Times bestselling author, delivered a viral TED Talk, and worked as an executive at major companies while mentoring others to break free from their own "hidden prisons" of shame, trauma, and limiting beliefs.

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​​00:00 - Episode Trailer
01:07 - A Life Changing Decision
03:59 - The Power of Mentorship in Prison
05:20 - The Transformative Power of Books for Shaka
09:21 - Embracing Vulnerability and Writing
13:51 - Using Prison as an Opportunity
19:22 - Building Authentic Relationships
21:31 - Telling the Truth as a Leader
25:39 - Life in Maximum Security
28:10 - Managing Fear and Anger
30:57 - Solitary Confinement and Resilience
33:26 - Voluntary Hardship and Mental Toughness
39:30 - The Power of Journaling
47:43 - Overcoming Excuses and Achieving Success