In episode 29 of Elevate with Elsner, Blake Elsner interviews Carl Dicharo, as he discusses how he broke the cycle of his past, reprogrammed his mindset, and rebuilt his life from the ground up.
Tune in for a conversation that dives deep into transformation, resilience, and the blueprint for turning challenges into triumphs.
TIMESTAMPS
[00:03:11] Early struggles with addiction.
[00:06:01] Gang life decisions and consequences.
[00:10:25] Survival in federal prison.
[00:12:49] Overcoming a troubled past.
[00:18:16] The impact of addiction on families.
[00:24:11] Finding a soulmate after prison.
[00:26:46] Letting go of the past.
[00:30:56] Helping inmates reintegrate into society.
QUOTES
- "I was an evil person, ugly, but deep down inside, I knew I was a good person. I just had to find out how to get that person to come alive and put the work in to get there." - Carl Dicharo
- “When I got out, I didn't have to carry that burden on my shoulders. And that sunshine hit my face. It was just a blessing because I knew I was never going to go back.” - Carl Dicharo
- "Keep living because like you said, life's already short enough. Every time you can throw a rock out of that backpack, life gets a little easier." - Blake Elsner
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
Blake Elsner
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bpelsner/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blake.elsner/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-elsner-a04396b5/
Carl Dicharo
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carldicharo44/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562126459581
WEBSITES
Elevate with Elsner Podcast: https://elevatewithelsnerpodcast.com/
Elsner Real Estate: https://www.bradagent.com/
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