Ep 23: Christian Fortson on Nature & Addiction Recovery

Christian Fortson is a firefighter, EMT and wilderness guide in Montgomery County, Texas. He works with kids and adults to help them learn from nature and spend more time in the wilderness.

Quotes:

• "The thing about being in nature is it's uncomfortable, and I've never heard of anybody growing in a comfortable state." 
• "Get outdoors more and spend time with people." 

Topics Discussed:

• Christian's introduction to the outdoors
• Spending time in jail
• Doing fulfilling work
• Sobriety at 19
• The danger of selfishness
• Living in a car for three months
• Leading at-risk teens into the wilderness
• Being alone in the wild & facing your thoughts
• 21 days & breaking habits
• Societal changes & enjoying nature
• Leaving no trace behind 
• Essential equipment
• Helping without expectation

Resources Mentioned:

• Adventure Learning Program 
• Leave No Trace
• Garmin inReach 
• Iodine Tablets 
• Book: The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous by  Dr. Bob Smith & Bill Wilson
• Book: Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom
• Podcast: The Joe Rogan Experience 

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