In this conversation, Kevin Davis speaks with Chris Smith, an accountability partner, recovery coach, speaker, and health and wellness advocate. Chris shares his personal journey of overcoming addiction and rebuilding his life. He discusses the challenges of reintegrating into society and the importance of routine, structure, and principles in recovery. Chris also talks about his work in creating Fit for Recovery programs that focus on improving health and wellness in all areas of life. He shares his experiences working with the court system and the uphill battle of changing perceptions and stigma. In this conversation, Chris Smith discusses his program for helping individuals struggling with addiction and mental health issues. He addresses skepticism and challenges, emphasizing his determination to build a successful program. He also highlights the need to change the stigma surrounding the opioid epidemic and the importance of finding a different path for recovery. Chris emphasizes the role of discipline in making positive lifestyle changes and taking responsibility for one's health. He also discusses the perception of exercise and the need to address metabolic unhealthiness. Finally, he provides practical steps for individuals to make a difference in their own communities and announces plans to expand his program.
Takeaways
Chapters
00:00 Dreaming of a Quiet Life in the Mountains
03:44 Chris Smith's Background and Passion for Recovery
07:39 Overcoming Stigma and Rebuilding a Life
10:42 Using Lived Experience as an Asset
16:23 The Challenges of Reintegrating into Society
25:51 The Importance of Routine, Structure, and Principles
29:36 Creating Fit for Recovery Programs
39:40 Working with the Court System and Overcoming Challenges
44:23 Overcoming Skepticism and Challenges
45:18 Building a Model for Change
46:08 Changing the Stigma of the Opioid Epidemic
47:07 Finding a Different Path
48:09 The Importance of Discipline
49:24 Taking Responsibility for Health
50:34 Changing the Perception of Exercise
52:48 Addressing Metabolic Unhealthiness
53:58 Practical Steps to Make a Difference
58:07 Expanding the Program and Train the Trainers
About Chris:
Chris is an accountability partner, recovery coach, speaker, health & wellness advocate, and fitness coach. He is the program director at the 24th Judicial District Recovery Court and helps people get recovery instead of just doing time. He's also a gym manager at Hometown Fitness.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-smith-cprs-10b837249/
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