The Healing Power of Storytelling: Echoes, Endurance & Leadership with Chris Littrell

The Healing Power of Storytelling: Echoes, Endurance& Leadership with Chris Littrell Episode DescriptionIn this episode of Tell This Story, Doug White sitsdown with Chris Littrell—retired law enforcement leader, Air Force veteran, host of the Gravity Podcast, and author of Echoes from the Street: A Police Officer’s Journey through Trauma, Recovery, and Redemption.Doug and Chris dive deep into healing, storytelling, writing, journaling, endurance sports, leadership, peer support, forgiveness, mental health, and personal growth. From the grind of law enforcement and the weight of trauma to the quiet work of putting words on a page and miles on the road, this conversation is about building a life that can actually hold the weight you’re carrying.Chris shares what it was really like to write Echoes fromthe Street, how journaling became a lifeline, and why endurance sports like triathlon have become part of his mental health toolkit. They talk about leadership that actually listens, peer support that shows up, and the hard, necessary work of forgiving yourself so you can move forward.If you’re a veteran, first responder, spouse, or anyone trying to grow through what you’ve been through, this one will hit home.Episode Chapters / Timestamps00:00 – Introduction and Initial Impressions04:08 – Echoes from the Street: A Deep Dive06:48 – The Writing Process and Personal Reflections09:29 – The Importance of Journaling and Mental Health11:57 – Endurance Sports as a Healing Mechanism14:30 – Daily Habits and Sleep Hygiene16:59 – The Journey of Triathlon Training19:36 – Community and Support in Endurance Sports22:00 – Looking Ahead: Future Goals and Aspirations27:41 – Navigating Open Water Swims27:53 – The Journey of Leadership Training30:58 – Dispelling Leadership Myths35:44 – The Importance of Support in Leadership47:40 – Forgiveness and Personal Growth51:07 – Episode Wrap-Up & Final Reflections51:28 – Resources and Closing RemarksConnect with Chris LittrellWebsite & Book – Echoes from the StreetOfficial site & book info: https://christopherlittrell.comGravity Consulting & TrainingLeadership, communication, and wellness training: https://gravityct.comGravity PodcastWebsite: https://gravityct.com/podcast/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uYG1X1KaOrr4lQD4MzDtT Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gravity-podcast/id1589620471Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Gravity-Podcast/dp/B0CSYYYZYG Social & ArticlesInstagram (Gravity Podcast): https://www.instagram.com/thatgravitypodcast/ instagram.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thatgravitypodcast/ Police1 author page: https://www.police1.com/Christopher-Littrell/Subscribe to the channel / follow the podcast.Like the episode and drop a comment:👉 What’s one way storytelling, journaling, or physical training has helped your mental health?Share this with a veteran, first responder, or spousewho needs to hear they’re not alone.Leave a rating & review on Spotify or ApplePodcasts—it helps put these stories in front of the people who need them most. Keywords / Tags:healing, storytelling, writing, journaling, endurance sports, leadership, peer support, forgiveness, mental health, personal growth, Echoes from the Street, Gravity Podcast, Hiding in Plain Sight, Doug White, Chris Littrell, firstresponder wellness, post-traumatic growth