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

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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Kristy Edwards: Her Foundation to Freedom From Addiction

Kristy Edwards: Her Foundation to Freedom From Addiction

Recovery doesn't just mean leaving addiction behind. Sometimes, it's the beginning of an entirely new life. This week on Primary Purpose with Pej, Pej sits down with Kristy Edwards, a person in long ...

27 Aug 53min

Ben Culler Breaks Down 7Oh Kratom and Other Modern Day Gas Station Substances

Ben Culler Breaks Down 7Oh Kratom and Other Modern Day Gas Station Substances

Addiction treatment is supposed to help people build a life beyond addiction, but what happens when the system itself becomes part of the problem? This week on Primary Purpose with Pej, Pej sits down ...

20 Aug 59min

After Losing Her Son to Addiction, Maggie Fleitman Chose Hope

After Losing Her Son to Addiction, Maggie Fleitman Chose Hope

Some losses change your life forever. But sometimes, even through unimaginable pain, a new purpose can emerge. This week on Primary Purpose with Pej, Pej sits down with Maggie Fleitman, a certified g...

13 Aug 1h 23min

Why Are Some People Opposed to the 12-step Community/Process?

Why Are Some People Opposed to the 12-step Community/Process?

Recovery is about more than simply putting down a substance—it's about changing the way you live, think, and connect with others. In this special solo episode of Primary Purpose with Pej, Pej takes a ...

6 Aug 29min

Mark Kerr: The Smashing Machine's Battle with Addiction & Recovery

Mark Kerr: The Smashing Machine's Battle with Addiction & Recovery

Behind every champion is a battle the world doesn't always see. This week on Primary Purpose with Pej, Pej sits down with MMA legend Mark Kerr, a two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion, PRIDE Gr...

30 Jul 37min

Lillo Brancato Jr.: From A Bronx Tale to Addiction, Prison & Recovery

Lillo Brancato Jr.: From A Bronx Tale to Addiction, Prison & Recovery

Fame doesn't make you immune to addiction, and recovery is possible no matter how far you've fallen. This week on Primary Purpose with Pej, Pej sits down with actor Lillo Brancato Jr., best known for ...

23 Jul 32min

Dr. Kenneth Clark Lost Everything to Addiction—Then Rebuilt His Life

Dr. Kenneth Clark Lost Everything to Addiction—Then Rebuilt His Life

Addiction doesn't discriminate. This week on Primary Purpose with Pej, Pej sits down with Dr. Kenneth Clark, whose extraordinary journey proves that no matter how successful you are—or how many times ...

16 Jul 1h 2min

Dre Ramirez Exposes the Dark Side of the Recovery Industry

Dre Ramirez Exposes the Dark Side of the Recovery Industry

Recovery is about more than getting sober—it's about rebuilding a life when everything has fallen apart. This week on Primary Purpose with Pej, Pej sits down with Dre Ramirez to share her remarkable j...

9 Jul 59min

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