S2E7 Chris Wells - Almost Above Average

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This conversation explores the personal journey of the speaker, touching on themes of recovery from alcoholism, the impact of trauma, and the importance of fitness and nutrition in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The speaker shares humorous anecdotes from their work life, discusses their fitness philosophy, and delves into their past experiences with trauma and addiction, ultimately highlighting the power of storytelling in recovery. In this conversation, Chris Wells shares his profound journey from a troubled childhood marked by trauma and adoption to finding faith and purpose in life. He discusses the challenges of reconnecting with family, the guilt of losing his sister, and the transformative power of love and community. Chris emphasizes the importance of embracing the broken and lost, and how his experiences led him to motivational speaking, where he spreads hope and encourages others to take small steps towards recovery and self-acceptance.

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This episode was published on January 27, 2025.

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This conversation explores the personal journey of the speaker, touching on themes of recovery from alcoholism, the impact of trauma, and the importance of fitness and nutrition in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The speaker shares humorous...

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