Welcome to another episode of the Second Chance Podcast brought to you by Second Chance Rehabilitation Ranch. I'm your host, Michael Parker. I am a Marine veteran, turned cowboy and mental health advocate. And here on the Second Chance Podcast, we saddle up with some incredible veterans, first responders and mental health advocates. As they guide us through the rodeo that we call life. Listen, as they share about the events that bucked them off and what gave them the courage to hop back on.

Today, we are joined by Chris Norris, who is a 24 year Navy veteran who served in direct support of Naval special operations. He also served in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and as a sexual assault response coordinator, he is huge on wellness practices, especially breath, work, meditation, mindfulness, and nature.

On this episode we talk about:
-The battle with alcoholism and the road to sobriety
-How he almost lost his career
-The struggle with PTSD
-The strain it put on his marriage
-The 3 Pillars of Healing:
1. Body
2. Mind
3. Soul
-Mindfulness

Shoot-out Questions
1. What is a quote you want to share with our listeners to inspire them?
"Judge not, least you be judged."
2. What is one book you recommend our listeners should read?
Man's Search For Meaning by Viktor Frankl
3. What is one resource available to veterans/1st responders that listeners should check out?
My Steady Mind
Consequence of Habit

How to Connect with Chris:
LinkedIn
IG: @Chris_Norris_518