4x Grammy Winner Lecrae on Trauma, Abuse & The Road to Healing
Lecrae is a 4x Grammy-winning rapper, entrepreneur, and thought leader, widely celebrated for his groundbreaking impact in both music and culture.He’s also a New York Times bestselling author of two books that offer an unfiltered look into his life story and the journey of healing. Lecrae has been featured by CNN, Forbes, The New York Times, and NPR—not just for his music but for his leadership in addressing mental health.In this episode, we dive deep into Lecrae’s powerful story—from a childhood marked by emotional, sexual, and physical abuse to hitting rock bottom in his early 20s. He opens up about the long road to healing from trauma, the role of spirituality and therapy in his journey, and the courage it takes to embrace true vulnerability.Lecrae also shares how he continues to find purpose and strength in the process of restoration and how his experiences have shaped his mission to inspire others to heal and thrive.Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to his story, we believe this conversation will leave you with a greater understanding of resilience, redemption, and what it means to truly heal.Chapters:0:00 - Intro1:01 - Sponsor: N-2 Water3:08 - Ending up in a psych ward11:12 - Growing up without a father24:06 - Learning what it means to be a man30:11 - Getting physically abused37:58 - Getting sexually abused48:57 - The impact of trauma on his life57:57 - Turning to music as an outlet1:02:08 - Having a psychotic break1:07:25 - What life was like inside the psych ward1:15:50 - Going on a spiritual journey1:20:53 - Drinking binges1:27:15 - Confronting his trauma1:50:31 - Becoming an integrated human beingGet 20% off your first order of N-2 Water with code EARLYSIPS at checkout:https://www.n-2water.com/mightypursuitLecrae Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lecraeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_lecraeMighty Pursuit Links:Website: https://www.mightypursuit.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mightypursuit/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mightypursuit/X: https://x.com/MightyPursuitVisit our Mental Health Hubhttps://mightypursuit.com/mental-healthFor business inquiries: [email protected]
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