In "Shook One: Anxiety Playing Tricks on Me," Charlamagne Tha God, the influential cohost of Power 105.1’s "The Breakfast Club" and New York Times bestselling author, lays bare his most intimate struggles with fear and anxiety in a powerful narrative that challenges the stigmas of mental health, especially within the black community. With raw honesty and compelling insight, Charlamagne shares his journey from a childhood overshadowed by fear in the small town of Moncks Corner, South Carolina, to the pinnacle of media success, still haunted by a pervasive sense of dread and a relentless drive to overcome his deepest insecurities. His story is a testament to the hidden battles that many face in silence, offering a beacon of hope to those who are held back by their own anxieties. "Shook One" is not just a memoir; it's a clarion call for breaking the chains of fear that hold us back from achieving our full potential. Through personal anecdotes, encounters with mentors and insights gained from therapy, Charlamagne transforms his vulnerabilities into strength, showing that it's possible to channel your fears into fuel for success. This book is a courageous confession of the anxieties that lurk beneath the surface of success, and a guide to thriving in spite of them. By owning his truth, Charlamagne paves the way for others to confront their own fears without shame, and embrace mental health as a vital component of success.