The Apex Predator with Chris Nell

On HAC for TGI-Friday, Chris meets Christine, whom specialises in helping those whom have been born with a cleft lip and palate, resulting in speech deficiency, one of many misfortunes. Christine talks candidly about her struggles with her insecurities about cleft lip and palate, how she overcame the stigma and how she exerted her new empowerment by taking the stage as TEDx speaker. Become a patro...

On HAC, Chris is joined by Julie, whom has carved a niche for herself as an entrepreneur in the field of business coaching. Julie's passion stems from overturning her sentence of childhood trauma into ultimate success story by "Going Confidently. Hear how exactly she made it happen. Become a patron on Patreon - patron.com/havingacuppa      To enrol into the You're Sober, Now Wh...

On this episode kicking off the weekend, Chris heads to the East again and has a down-to-earth chat with his namesake "twin", Chris W. Chris talks about his wild years, during the halcyon days of the early new millennium, what brings him joy and how his character has been shaped by the trials and tribulations  he endured. The message he conveys - "All Roads Lead to Home." Become a patron on P...

In the first episode of the New Year 2023, Chris heads to the East Coast to meet up with the bubbly and warm Kristina Lucia. Kristina is a self-made success with a diverse skill set, ranging from healing work, entrepreneurship and now as a first-time author. The two delve into Kristina's backstory as to how she ended up in her trade, wax nostalgic on film and television and how her work has an imp...

On HAC, Chris is joined by Tim for a chat on myriad of topics that runs the gamut of athletics, patriotism and sobriety. Tim is a former soldier who had experienced neglect since childhood and also had his world come to a halt with his diagnosis of bipolar disorder, which exacerbated his abuse of alcohol and narcotics. Today he not only is an advocate of sobriety, but he also is actively involved...

On HAC, Chris meets with Sandra Lee whom had qualified to become a registered nurse, but numerous sights on what happened in the ER caused her to develop PTSD. Sandra talks on also medicating to the point of near oblivion and ultimately creating her own NPO to help others conquering their own demons. She is also a newly-published author with her first book Rockstar Resilience, which has just been...

On HAC, Chris chats with TJ from BC, whom spearheads Coastal Recovery Community. TJ talks openly about his past physical abuse and his struggle with drug addiction and alcoholism that turned his world on its head. He now uses his experiences to actively mentor and participates in many community projects throughout Canada for the benefit of giving back. Become a patron on Patreon - patron.com/havin...

In honour of Men's Mental Health Month on HAC, Chris rubs shoulders with Australian social worker and podcaster Simon Rinne. Simon dealt with undiagnosed OCD and an array of other mental health issues that held him captive in many areas of his professional and personal life. He since has devoted his career to further expanding on the origin of mental health stigma and built his voice with his own...

On HAC, Chris meets up with Brent Wright, an Indiana native whom endured an almost lifelong struggle with drug addiction and brushes with the law. He elaborates as such having to live through the nightmare and his subsequent quest to freedom. The two also discuss competitiveness and the benefits of being an overachiever. Brent has a book that is currently in production to be released soon! Become...

On HAC, Chris sits down with Texan-born transplant Marcella, chatting about life, love and everything else in sobriety. Marcy is a numbers-girl, but also harbors a natural aptitude for fine arts, something which sits particularly well with Chris and the two also regale stories about the ups and downs and in-betweens from short-,mid and long-term sobriety. Become a patron on Patreon - patron.com/ha...

On HAC, Chris heads to the Big Apple and meets up with RJ, a man's man with a heart of gold and determination of steel. Today RJ is a devoted husband and family, however the victory today came from a sheol that he endured in the yester-year.  He tells his story in depth with a giggle and a tear. Become a patron on Patreon - patron.com/havingacuppa      To enrol into the You're...

On HAC Extra, Chris talks about Alpha and Beta personality types in both the office and at home.    He shares his experience on the latter and stipulates characteristics of what exactly separates the one from the other.   Become a patron on Patreon - patron.com/havingacuppa      To enrol into the You're Sober, Now What Academy - https://www.youresobernowwhat.com/a/214...

On HAC, another lifetime opportunity has arisen when Chris meets up with the Hall-family to chat about the future of interactive media.   Nikki is a media personality and has extensive experience with film and TV, as well as modeling and her hubby Sebastien is a numbers man.  The two have lit the web with their hilarity of pranks and lifestyle content, under the helm of  @Glam With...

On HAC, Chris is joined by Gregorio to chat on a myriad of topics that went all over the show.   Gregorio tells his heartbreaking story about his parents' abuse, being falsely diagnosed with intent and for 28 years walking with a condition he never even had. His latest book hits shelves October 1st, 2022.   Email Gregorio for inquiries - survivingtheimpossible@gmail.com Become a patron o...

On HAC, Chris chats with Will Jorenson from the Mountain West about Recovery, the real meaning of Faith and life as a whole. Will has endured criminality, drug use and violence for almost a lifelong experience, until eventually being brought to a point of wanting to seek closure. The two also discuss their mutual understanding of spirituality and what it really means to save your own life consiste...

On HAC, Chris sits down and chats with Jackson from the Big Island Hawaii. Jackson has carved himself an interesting career in the field of self-development as keynote speaker and also as a coach in leadership and mental health. The two talk about his early years growing up in Cameroon, how he got involved in self-development and the core concepts of choices and lifestyle being integral to making...

On HAC, Chris has a sit-down with Ali, whom had just returned from jet-setting around the world and talks on her life growing up in New Hampshire; being exposed to writing since young and how writing has molded her into a career in marketing. She also expounds on how trauma made her wish to numb with alcohol and the two also chastise the reality about the inequality of the justice system. Become a...

On HAC,  the confident and witty Haley sits down with Chris to chat about her journey. Haley talks about wrong choices growing up, being humbled when she came into sobriety and combatting cancer. The two also stress the importance of continually talking about sobriety and recovering out loud. Become a patron on Patreon - patron.com/havingacuppa To enrol into the You're Sober, Now What Academy...

On HAC Extra, Chris talks about Having A Job to Do.  All of us have had more than enough professional and personal setbacks and Chris is no lesser example; he expounds for being overlooked at various Media Awards, telling truths that ZA media cover very conveniently and deciding to become an internet entrepreneur and how we all should extend to more than what the eye can see. Become a patron...

On HAC, sits down down with Tracy Lynn from CT for a Cuppa. Tracy is sober, a cancer survivor and is the host of Cleaning Out The Closet Podcast, which is syndicated on Spotify. They discuss the concept of manifestation, their mutual experiences overcoming cancer and Tracy also discusses being overprescribed. This was a truly lighthearted episode, which will inspire and entertain for sure! Become...

In this week's bonus episode, Chris talks about short-selling oneself in business. As there can be cheap and sleazy businesses, there can be equally cheapskate customers - set a standard and keep to it. Niche business owners are also given the hardtalk about the mentality to stand out and not undervalue themselves . . . Chris just doesn't sugarcoat it. Become a patron on Patreon - patron.com/havin...

In this week's bonus episode, Chris talks hard about Toughening Up. He shares about some trial and tribulations he endured and how he grew because of it. From having a former employer to family being involved with organised crime, being harassed by corrupt police and being betrayed by former friends. This episode is applicable to sobriety and everything else in general. Become a patron on Patreon...

In this bonus episode, Chris regales his humble beginnings in radio broadcasting, how he evolved into podcasting and the trials and tribulations he experienced. He also talks about some of his acting work, the importance of trying to be versatile in more than one medium and the redundancy of announcing and narrowcasting. This episode will prove beneficial to upcoming and radio/TV personalities and...

On this edition of HAC, Chris heads of to Boise, Idaho and rubs shoulders with the likeable and fun Beau Payne. Beau is infantry veteran and former athlete, whom endured terrible hardship, since his youth and even more so into his adult life. He's battled drug addiction and alcoholism, broken familial ties and he even endured incarceration. The two discuss it all and even enjoy tales of their shar...

Hali talks about what aspired her use for alcohol, how it spiralled from love and lust for the drink and ultimately how it get her under. She also gets personal to speaking on mental health, how it plays a role in her sobriety and how the subject is to be addressed now more then ever. Become a patron on Patreon - patron.com/havingacuppa Rate this podcast - ratethispodcast/havingacuppa For more inf...