(***TIMESTAMPS in description below) ~ Chris Cathers is a former Green Beret & CIA Paramilitary Specialist. Catchers did 12 deployments to 16 different countries over a span of two decades. Currently, Chris has a rare Stage 4 bone cancer due to chemical and waste exposure he experienced while serving abroad. His upcoming documentary, “Brother’s Keeper,” will address the PT5 epidemic among Veterans. Episode 136 (Chris Cathers Part 1): https://spoti.fi/3KeaM3u SUBSCRIBE to Our Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChs-BsSX71a_leuqUk7vtDg ****TIMESTAMPS**** 0:00 - The Aftermath of John Zinn’s Mysterious tragedy 6:41 - Getting John’s body back from Jordan 12:58 - Exercise & Drinking Years 17:39 - Chris’ struggles with su1cide & how friend Ron saved his life 27:23 - Panic attacks, therapy, & quitting drinking 34:55 - Chris’ cancer diagnosis story 39:23 - The procedure that took Chris’ hip & leg; Mysterious cancers among overseas SF guys 45:47 - Chris’ positive attitude towards cancer 51:21 - “Professional suffering” and Chris’ insane workouts 59:21 - Organized religion 1:04:03 - Chris’ search for meaning; Worrying about the end 1:11:56 - Does Chris ever want to just give up? 1:20:30 - The Veteran’s epidemic 1:27:13 - Moral Injuries & a story about a young girl in Afghanistan 1:34:11 - Chris’ documentary; Chris’ latest cancer scans 1:41:53 - Chris’ push to overcome the odds 1:48:05 - Chris makes peace with John Zinn’s dad 1:52:55 - The unopened letter from John’s dad 1:55:49 - Julian’s theory about Chris 2:03:07 - What happens when you die? Intro Credits Legend (2015) Venom (2018) Warrior (2011) In Bruges (2008) Discharge (2018) The Yellow Birds (2017) Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021) The Dark Knight Rises (2012) ~ Get $150 Off The Eight Sleep Pod Pro Mattress / Mattress Cover (USING CODE: “TRENDIFIER”): https://eight-sleep.ioym.net/trendifier Julian's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianddorey ~ Music via Artlist.io

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