This episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast features information, tips, and how to's on substance abuse, addictions, and recovery. Chris Browning is a character actor who has appeared on TV shows and movies such as Bright, Westworld, and Sons of Anarchy. Are You A High-Functioning Alcoholic? with Chris Browning Character actor Chris Browning’s career was just beginning to take off when his personal demons began to emerge. Although he had been a high-functioning alcoholic since the age of 15, his social anxiety, genetic predisposition, and turbulent family life ultimately turned him towards more dangerous habits. In this first episode of a series with the actor, Chris tells Tana how his earlier years in the acting world both helped and hindered him in his struggle for sobriety. Signs of Different Substance Addictions, with Chris Browning Sons of Anarchy and Westworld actor Chris Browning went from living in a house in Malibu to living in a tent under the 405 freeway. The progression of his downward spiral was reflected by the different drugs he was using at the time, from cocaine to meth and ultimately to heroin. In the second episode of a series on Chris’ downfall and redemption story, he and Tana Amen discuss what it’s like to find yourself at rock bottom. What to Do When Your Self-Talk Works Against You, with Chris Browning When actor Chris Browning became addicted to heroin, one of his biggest takeaways was that heroin addiction is the only disease that tells you that you don’t have it. His ego and distorted view of self constantly got in the way of his getting help and making a change. But, as he describes to Tana in the episode, it was the miracle that took place during a prison riot knife fight that finally convinced him to start looking for the other side.. How an Actor Overcame his Addictions, with Chris Browning Character actor Chris Browning was watching his life slowly turn into a cautionary tale due to his struggles with substance abuse when he finally found his path to redemption. He learned that “humility isn’t thinking less or yourself, but rather thinking of yourself less.” In this final episode of a series with Chris, he and Tana discuss how finding the purpose to help others led to the triumphant conclusion of his comeback story. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmenClinic Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Amen_Clinics Connect with us on LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/AmenClinicsLinkedIn If you or someone you know would like more information about Amen Clinics, please call us! Within the U.S. call 1-888-288-9834 Outside the U.S. call 1-949-266-3700 Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmenClinic Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Amen_Clinics Connect with us on LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/AmenClinicsLinkedIn http://www.amenclinics.com/ https://www.brainmdhealth.com/ http://www.mybrainfitlife.com/ http://www.amenuniversity.com/