How do we build a life that’s not just high-performing, but sustainable, intentional, and mentally strong?

In this episode of the Cognitive Fitness Coach Podcast, host Coach Chris Norris sits down with author and thought leader David Amerland to explore the foundations of cognitive resilience, brain-first wellness, and how we can use tools like breathwork, meditation, movement, and micro-intentions to rewire how we live, work, and relate.

Drawing from David’s books Built to Last, The Sniper Mind, and Intentional: How to Live, Love, Work and Play Meaningfully, this conversation dives into:

• Why brain health must come before body performance
• How to use breath and meditation to regulate emotions and sharpen focus
• The role of nature, sleep, and movement in cognitive longevity
• What elite performers know about staying calm under pressure
• How to shift from autopilot to intentional living

Whether you’re a high performer, a mindful parent, or someone just starting your cognitive fitness journey, this episode offers actionable insights to help you stay grounded, focused, and aligned.

Learn more about David’s work HERE and grab your copy of Built to Last HERE

🎙️ Hosted by Coach Chris Norris: veteran, meditation teacher, and social worker helping you train your mind, honor your breath, and build a joyful life that lasts.

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What happens when one addiction fades and another quietly takes its place?

In this raw and revealing conversation, Coach Chris sits down with Jesse Carrajat—Marine veteran, health coach, and host of the Running Free podcast—to unpack the less obvious, but equally destructive patterns of digital addiction.

Jesse shares his powerful journey from struggling with alcohol abuse to becoming a voice of recovery and resilience.

Together, Coach Chris and Jesse explore the neuroscience of dopamine, how smartphone addiction mirrors substance abuse, and the invisible impact tech dependency is having on our kids, relationships, and emotional regulation.

If you’ve ever felt overstimulated, disconnected, or like your phone owns more of your life than it should, this episode will speak directly to you.

🔹 Topics include:

• Jesse’s two “seasons” of addiction and his military-driven path to redemption
• Why bringing your struggles into the light creates real accountability
• How smartphone use mimics substance addiction in the brain
• Parenting while managing screen time—for both adults and kids
• Simple, science-backed steps to reclaim your time, focus, and presence

This isn’t just a conversation about recovery—it’s a call to awaken.

Check out Jesse's work with Altum Fitness

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A grounding, heart-centered meditation for trail runners preparing to meet their limits with courage and compassion. This 18-minute guided practice helps calm pre-race anxiety, shift from self-doubt to inner trust, and anchor into the joy of simply showing up.

With breathwork, visualization, and empowering affirmations, you’ll be mentally ready, no matter what the trail brings.

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