#527 - From Ghetto Kid to Emmy-Nominated Producer: A Journey of Healing and Mental Health Advocacy

Join me in a heartfelt conversation with John Callas, the accomplished author of "When The Rain Stops." John's remarkable journey from a ghetto upbringing to a distinguished 50-year career as a director, writer, and Emmy-nominated producer is nothing short of inspiring. Now, he channels his life experiences into promoting mental health and resilience. Delving into the conversation, John opens up about the physical, sexual, and verbal abuse he endured during his childhood. We also talked abandonment and John's profound journey toward self-compassion and empathy for others. If you've struggled to embrace a positive view of your own past abuse and trauma, this conversation offers valuable insights. Tune in to discover how John Callas transformed his adversities into a force for mental health advocacy and resilience. Connect with John: Website: https://johncallas.com/ Amazon Central: https://www.amazon.com/~/e/B004U7GSZA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-callas 3648837/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnpcallas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/john.callas.1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnpcallas/ YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDLu6O11LsBeGZHKHCcNUcw/featured IMDB: https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm0130327?ref_=hm_prof_photo Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Callas Medium: https://medium.com/@johncallas GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6197654.John_Callas If you liked this podcast, please: -subscribe -share it with others -write a review  **Let’s stay connected.** Click ⁠⁠Deniseglee.com⁠⁠ to 💛Learn more about me, 💛inquire about private coaching, 💛read articles  💛access my podcast library 💛 and get other helpful resources. **Send me a message at X /twitter** https://twitter.com/DeniseGLee **Want to send me an audio message?** I would love to hear from you! Please include your first name and hometown in your message.  https://anchor.fm/deniseglee/message **Signup to my FREE weekly newsletter** https://info.deniseglee.com/learnwithdenise **Interested in learning your life script? Take this questionnaire and discover how your past is helping or hurting you today!** https://calendly.com/d/hx8-jc5-dfy **Ready for an Amazing Attitude?** Positive energy doesn’t happen by accident, it requires your intention. Amazing Attitude is a program designed to improve the quality of your life. This is a 21-day program where each day you will receive a special audio message along with impactful journaling prompts. Get it today at the special rate designed for my loyal listeners. https://deniseglee.newzenler.com/courses/amazing-attitude DISCLAIMER: THIS PODCAST DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only. No material in this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard from me or anyone of my guests.