TURTZED

TURTZED

TURTZED is where real stories meet deep growth. Hosted by Charles Turtz, this podcast dives deep into the moments that define us—grief, trauma, identity, coming out, rebuilding, and the wild mess of healing. Through unfiltered conversations and vulnerable solo episodes, TURTZED helps you own your story, find your voice, and build a life aligned with who you really are. From navigating mental health and family wounds to rediscovering self-worth and purpose, each episode explores the bridge between surviving and truly living. Whether you’re unpacking your past, questioning everything, or chasing clarity in your career or relationships, this space is for you. No fluff. Just truth, growth, and the kind of talk that hits deep.

Episodes

February 25, 2026 59 mins

How do you go from teaching your six-year-old daughter how to cook macaroni and cheese over a prison phone to watching her thrive as a leader of her own foundation? When your back is against the wall and the "hand you were dealt" feels impossible to play, the only way out is through a total surrender to change.

In this raw and powerful e...

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    How do you rebuild a life when you’ve burnt every bridge and the only person left in your corner is a jailer telling you you're alone? For many struggling with drug addiction, the descent doesn't stop until there is nowhere left to go but inward.

    In this raw and deeply personal episode, Darren Hobbs shares his transformative journey from...

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    What do you do when your deepest secrets are weaponized against you? Healing from sexual trauma often begins the moment we decide to bring our hidden stories into the light, refusing to let shame dictate our future.

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    What happens to your soul when you’ve been chemically "regulated" since the age of seven? Coming off Adderall isn't just about surviving the physical withdrawal; it is a high-stakes reclamation of the self that requires a total rewrite of what you consider "normal."

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    How do you stop a cycle of violence when your childhood was defined by it? For many, trauma becomes an armor of anger that eventually turns into a prison of its own making, but true freedom requires the one thing most are too terrified to try: radical compassion for themselves.

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    Why does your body hold onto pain even after the doctors say nothing is wrong? Energy healing is often the missing link when traditional medicine only provides a "Band-Aid" for chronic symptoms. We dive deep into why your physical health is a direct reflection of your energetic circuitry an...

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    What if being mindful had nothing to do with turning your brain off and everything to do with where your body and mind are at the exact same time? Practicing mindfulness is often discussed in yoga studios as a vague goal, but without a concrete definition, most of us are simply "taking a me...

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    How do you choose to rise when you are sitting alone in your room, unseen in your pain, and feeling like the world has stopped checking in? Men's vulnerability is often treated as a taboo subject, yet for Zaki, it became the very catalyst for his survival and the foundation of a community h...

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    Are you the only one always reaching out, or do you feel like you’re grieving a friendship that’s still technically active? Realizing that a one-sided friendship is no longer serving you is a uniquely painful experience, especially when you’ve poured your heart into the connection only to r...

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    Is your "unnecessarily large" reaction to a minor situation actually a sign of CPTSD? We often mistake emotional scars for personality flaws, but the truth is that your brain might still be trying to survive a past environment that never felt safe. In this episode, we peel back the layers o...

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    How do you survive when the eight-figure life you built turns out to be a hollow shell? At 40 years old, Kayvon Kay faced a massive ego death that forced him to strip away the protection of a ...

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    Are you constantly giving to people who never give back, or finding yourself paralyzed by a deep-seated fear of being abandoned? Most of us carry an unconscious "not enough" wound that dictates who we date, how we show up in friendships, and why we stay in relationships long after the red flags have turned into dealbreakers.

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    If you could take a "straight pill" to make your life easier, would you do it? This provocative question sits at the heart of our conversation today about overcoming gay shame and the complex reality of navigating a world that wasn't built for queer joy. We dive deep into why the scariest t...

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    How do you stop your inner critic from sabotaging your success before you even open your mouth? For many, the weight of self-judgment feels like an elephant on their chest, making the dream of starting a business or changing careers feel physically impossible. In this raw and deeply persona...

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    Why does the harder you try to sleep, the further it slips away? If you’ve ever found yourself staring at the clock at 3 a.m. feeling like your own bedroom is a battlefield, you aren’t just tired—you’re likely stuck in a self-perpetuating cycle of sleep anxiety.

    In this episode, Danie...

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    Is your fear of "getting it perfect" stopping you from reaching the people who need you most? Many founders and coaches are stuck in a cycle of over-analysis, believing that high-impact personal brand building requires a Hollywood production. B...

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    Is the pressure of the algorithm killing your creativity? For many entrepreneurs and creators, the drive to go viral often leads to a "golden cage" where you are celebrated for a persona that isn’t actually you, resulting in deep isolation and burnout.

    In this episode, Jamison Lange

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    Why are we taught to fear the one thing that happens to every single one of us every single day? Ageism is the last socially acceptable prejudice, a bias that pits our present selves against our future selves and keeps us from living authentically.

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    How do we turn a season of profound loss into a lifetime of preventative health and purpose? Most of us wait for a "wake-up call" to change our lifestyle habits, but the reality is that the small choices we make today are the only tools we have to secure our future vitality.

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    Is your "all-or-nothing" mindset actually keeping you stuck in a cycle of shame and addiction? For many, the rigid structures of religion and "black-and-white" thinking provide a false sense of control that eventually shatters when faced with the messy reality of human experience.

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