Note: Beginning at 16:34 sensitive topics like sexual abuse and addiction are discussed.

In just a few short years, Chris Rackliffe went from a corporate career in the New York City entertainment industry to becoming an author, anxious attachment style coach, mental health advocate, and his true authentic self. It took an unexpected layoff from People Magazine to force Chris into months of self-reflection, but with those months came realizations that have not only helped Chris’ emotional healing, but thousands of others on and offline. In today’s episode of Lift U Up: Inspiring Health Stories, we are touched with an example of Chris’ incredible storytelling as he walks us through his journey to where he is today, and the importance of change.