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Jamal Marshall shares his journey of growing up with an alcoholic and drug-addicted father, the impact it had on him, and the eventual reconciliation and healing of their relationship.

He discusses his own struggles with addiction and anxiety, and how he found healing through counseling and faith. Jahmaal also talks about his career in counseling and coaching, and the importance of addressing the root causes of burnout and maximizing productivity.

Jahmaal Marshall shares his personal journey of loss, grief, and finding purpose. After his father's illness and passing, Jahmaal went through a period of darkness and questioning his faith.

He eventually found healing and purpose through his work in anti-human trafficking and coaching.

He emphasizes the importance of trigger awareness, finding a different escape route, and understanding the way we think in order to overcome burnout and live a more fulfilled life.

Takeaways:

Growing up with an alcoholic and drug-addicted parent can have a profound impact on a person's life and relationships.

Reconciliation and healing are possible, even in the most difficult family situations.

Addressing the root causes of burnout and finding ways to maximize productivity can lead to a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Counseling and coaching can be powerful tools for personal growth and transformation. Develop trigger awareness to understand and change patterns of reaction.

Find a different escape route to break free from unhealthy coping mechanisms.

Understand the way you think to develop emotional intelligence and make informed responses.

Take action and reach out for support to overcome burnout and find purpose.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Background

05:21 Childhood and Struggles with Father's Addiction

10:31 Reconciliation and Healing

16:34 Career in Counseling and Coaching

20:53 Transition and Next Steps

23:46 Darkness and Loss

26:13 Questioning Faith

30:04 Finding Purpose in Anti-Human Trafficking

33:17 Career Growth and Podcasting

41:46 Trigger Awareness and Breaking Patterns

44:09 Understanding Your Thinking and Emotional Intelligence

46:51 Taking Action and Overcoming Burnout

Take Jahmaals course:

https://jahmaalmarshall.podia.com/https-jahmaalmarshallpodiacom-the-burnout-mini-course

Listen to Jahmaal's Podcast:

https://listenthenspeak.com/episodes/

Connect with Jahmaal on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jahmaalmarshall/

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