“My mum and dad should never have been together, they shouldn’t have been a couple”
Instead of fond childhood memories, Allen Johnson recalls the volatile relationship of his parents which led to his mother leaving the family home, childhood anxiety, feelings of despair and a father who abused alcohol. With no clear career or life direction, Allen turned to petty crime, avoided school and eventually was forced to move in with his grandparents. At his lowest, with no role models to help him figure a way out, Allen thought of ending it all.
Slowly Allen was exposed to new ways of thinking and investing in his personal development, giving him the courage to make the impulsive decision to start a business when he and his fiancé had a baby on the way.
This episode explores how trauma can show up in our lives and what we can do to consciously make a change.
We go deep on topics such as:
The longterm affects of a dysfunctional childhood
Living with anxiety
The impact of his mother leaving
Growing up with an alcoholic parent
Quest for Personal development
Cultivating change
How trauma shows up
Finding good in situations
Being a healthier version of yourself - with no blueprint for health as a child
Anxiety coping mechanisms
Move to entrepreneurship
You can connect with Allen in the following ways:
Podcast - The MindShift Movement
Facebook Page - AJ Fitness & Mindset Coaching
Website - ajfitmindcoaching.co.uk
Instagram - @ajfitmindcoaching
