Join host Rich LaMonica on The MisFitNation as he welcomes US Navy Veteran Chris Norris, founder of Cognitive Fitness Coach, endurance athlete, mindfulness teacher, and a veteran with 24 years supporting Naval Special Warfare Operators across the most demanding environments on Earth.
Chris’s journey is equal parts grit, Trauma, transformation, and rebirth. After years of high-Stress operations led to Burnout, addiction, Anxiety, and Depression, he rebuilt his life from the inside out—earning a Master’s in Social Work, recovering his Mental Health, and discovering the power of Meditation, breathwork, and neuroscience-based training.
Today, Chris helps high performers, veterans, teams, and leaders develop Clarity, focus, emotional balance, and sustainable resilience. His approach—Cognitive Fitness—trains the mind like a muscle, blending mindfulness, breathwork, and neuroplasticity to help people break patterns, rewire habits, and create a healthier, more intentional life.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
• Chris’s raw personal story—from combat support to collapse to rebuilding
• How mindfulness and breathwork changed his life and now change others
• What “Cognitive Fitness” really means and how to train it
• Tools for managing stress, trauma, and mental overload
• How veterans and high performers can create balance without losing their edge
Learn more at CognitiveFitnessCoach.com
🔥 This is a powerful, necessary conversation for anyone navigating pressure, trauma, or the pursuit of clarity and purpose.
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