Lewis Howes: The Trauma That Fueled My Success, And How I Finally Healed | E183

Lewis Howes, host of The School of Greatness, joins Randall Kaplan for araw, high-performance conversation on healing, vulnerability, resilience,and the hidden costs of “prove them wrong” motivation. In Part 1, Lewisopens up about childhood trauma, the shame that shaped his drive, andthe emotional work that helped him build inner freedom—not just externalsuccess.What you’ll learn in this episodeIn this deeply personal interview, Randall and Lewis explore: Lewis’s upbringing in Delaware, Ohio and how adversity became fuel(and later, a limitation) The long shadow of childhood sexual abuse, why many people nevertell anyone, and what healing can look like The moment Lewis finally shared his story in a group emotionalhealing environment—and how it unlocked healing for other men, too Randall’s parallel experience (Hoffman-style work), and why self-forgiveness changes everything Bullying, being picked last, learning struggles, and the “I’ll prove youwrong” drive that often powers high achievers The shift from ego-driven success to service-driven success (and whyit’s more sustainable) College, student debt, and the real-world value of education—plus amemorable compounding storyTimestamps (Key Moments)Guest Bio: Lewis HowesLewis Howes is a lifestyle entrepreneur, high-performance business coach,keynote speaker, and 3x New York Times bestselling author. He’s the hostof The School of Greatness, one of the world’s most listened-to interviewshows, and a former professional athlete. Lewis’s mission is to help peoplelive with purpose, overcome self-doubt, and unlock their version ofgreatness. (Apple Podcasts)Links (Guest + Resources)Lewis Howes (Official Site): https://lewishowes.com/ (Lewis Howes)The School of Greatness Podcast: https://lewishowes.com/sogpodcast/(Lewis Howes)Lewis on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/lewishowes (YouTube)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lewishowes/ (Instagram)X (Twitter): https://x.com/LewisHowes (X (formerly Twitter))Books: The Greatness Mindset — https://www.amazon.com/Greatness-Mindset-Unlock-Power-Today/dp/1401971903 (Amazon) The Mask of Masculinity — https://www.maskofmasculinity.com/(maskofmasculinity.com)If this episode resonates, hit Like, Subscribe for more conversations onentrepreneurship, leadership, and personal excellence—and commentbelow:What’s one belief you’re ready to release so you can live with morefreedom?Want to Work One-on-One with Me?I coach a small group of high achievers on how to elevate their careers,grow their businesses, and reach their full potential both professionally andpersonally.If you are ready to change your life and achieve your goals, apply here:https://www.randallkaplan.com/coaching Listen to my Extreme Preparation TEDx Talk here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIvlFpoLfgs Listen to this episode on the go!Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/23q0XIC... For more information about this episode, visithttps://www.randallkaplan.com/ Follow Randall!Instagram: @randallkaplanLinkedIn:  @randallkaplanTikTok:  @randall_kaplanTwitter / X: https://x.com/RandallKaplanWebsite: https://www.randallkaplan.com/1-on-1 Coaching: https://www.randallkaplan.com/coachingAbout Randall Kaplan: Randall Kaplan is a serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, executive coach, co-founder of Akamai Technologies, founder and CEO of JUMP Investors, and host of In Search of Excellence. Through his Extreme Preparation™ methodology, he helps founders, executives, business owners, and ambitious professionals improve strategy, communication, decision-making, and execution.Coaching and Staying Connected:1-on-1 Coaching | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | LinkedIn | X