All posts by : Charlie Smith

Warning: This episode contains graphic description of sexual abuse, addiction and trauma that could be triggering for some and is not suitable for children. In this inspiring and powerful episode of Overcome Outloud Charlie sits down with Erika Sandor-Zur who shares her deeply moving story of overcoming addiction, her eating disorder and living on the streets to becoming a professional tennis player. Erika leaves nothing to the imagination in describing her spiral into a lonely life of drugs, alcohol and using her body to feed her addiction. Listen as she shares the amazing journey of finding sobriety, dealing with her past and embracing her future. On her healing path she will meet Nick Bollettieri to find herself once again competing in a sport she had left behind so many years ago. She is committed to her personal growth and thrives as a mother, wife, and athlete. You will not want to miss one word of this episode.

On this episode of Overcome Outloud NFL Super Bowl champion wide receiver Chris Thomas shares his inspiring and powerful story of overcoming an emotionally devastating injury, being released and the imposing judgement of coaches to change his mindset and thrive. Chris Thomas went from being ready to hang up his cleats to hoisting the Lombardi trophy by reframing his experiences and learning to unlock every chamber of the mind to perform at the highest level. Chris will give listers an inside look at his over 8-year NFL career and the lessons he learned that you can apply in your own life. Today, Chris is inspiring others through his Fusion Odyssey platform and teaching athletes to unlock their own minds to play at the highest level.

On this episode of Overcome Outloud Charlie sits down with Joel Relampagos whose story is compelling and inspiring. Charlie is honored to call him a friend. After coming out on MTV in an emotionally charged and very public way Joel’s star was on the rise. His talent was very evident to everyone in Hollywood as he rose through the ranks and became a well known and respected executive producer. Best known for his work executive producing NBC’s hit show The Biggest Loser, his work also includes Hell’s Kitchen and Going For Broke with Ashton Kutcher. On the outside Joel seemed to have it all. The cars, the house, the money, and the dream Hollywood job, but in the inside he was sad and lonely, and turned to alcohol to numb the pain. Listen as Joel vulnerably shares about coming to terms with childhood trauma, finding recovery and now turning his attention to smashing the stigma of mental health issues and addiction through his program Change Your Algorithm.