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Charlie Engle Faced Addiction, Prison, Ran Across the Sahara, and Found Freedom One Step at a Time

Charlie Engle Faced Addiction, Prison, Ran Across the Sahara, and Found Freedom One Step at a Time

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 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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