#300 - Rowing Across the Atlantic - Brian Chontosh

 

This week on the BRCC Podcast Evan hosts Brian Chontosh. Brian is a retired United States Marine Corps officer, Navy Cross Recipient for his heroic efforts during the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Brian also started the Big Fish Foundation (BFF), an organization with a mission "to enhance Veteran’s lives by reconnecting them to fundamental principles of service in order to reemphasize accountability towards each other through shared common purpose in a campaign to improve psychological wellness, effectively manage post traumatic/combat stress, and prevent suicide. In order to spread awareness for the Big Fish Foundation. Brian and 3 Navy Seals rowed across the Atlantic Ocean in just 33 days. 

 

Watch and listen as Chontosh gets into the details of rowing across the Atlantic Ocean, his military service, and the importance of the Big Fish Foundation and helping manage PTSD and preventing suicide. 

Find more about Brian Chontosh and the Big Fish Foundation in the links below

 

https://www.bigfishfoundation.org/