Today we are going to dive deep with the author of Apex Masculinity, Nick Chontos.  Nick shares the story of his troubled past that led him to deal with his hurt and trauma with substance abuse.  After several years of methanphedamine abuse and multiple trips to jail, we're going to learn how Nick was able to turn his life around to find ways in living a life he can be proud of.  He learned to climb the career ladder, love and care for his family, and be a man living a life to a high standard, an APEX standard, and he is going to share that with us! The Belonging BlueprintConnect with your guest Nick ChontosInstagram: @apexmasculinitypodcastAPEX Masculinity bookAPEX Masculinity WebsiteAPEX Masculinity PodcastConnect with your host Ross Leppala!Instagram: ross.leppalaFacebook: Ross LeppalaEmail: [email protected]Intro and Outro music credits:"Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Leafrom the album "Learning How to Stay"Gaelynn Lea: Violin, VocalsDave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary PercussionAl Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary PercussionMartin Dosh: DrumsAndrew Foreman: Electric BassHaley McCallum: Vocal Harmony