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Welcome to Second Chance Coaching, the podcast that brings awareness to the everyday triumphs and challenges of life through the eyes of the returning citizen. Learn through stories and strategies on how to optimize the power of the human spirit and make the most of your second chance.
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8 hours ago
8 hours ago
17 min
How to optimally incorporate principles from the book "The Body Keeps The Score" by Bessel Van Der Kolk.
DISCLAIMER: If you are going through a crisis or need mental health services or guidance, please seek your primary care physician or certified mental health professional for guided assistance specific to your needs.
If you are a returning citizen, an individual seeking second chance coaching through your reentry journey, or if you are a representative of a business, college or university seeking to integrate and/or support returning citizens in your organizational or learning environments, feel free to contact Dr. Louis at richard@secondchancecoaching.com or via Instagram at thedrrichardlouis
Dr. Richard Louis is also available for speaking engagements and workshops related to criminal justice reentry, organizational culture, and leadership development and can be contacted at richard@secondchancecoaching.com
Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/richardlouis
Club House: @drrichardlouis
X/Twitter: therichardlouis

Sep 16, 2026
Sep 16, 2026
15 min
Describing the book, The Four Hour Work week by Timothy Ferriss and how to optimally incorporate those principles in the reentry journey.
If you are a returning citizen, an individual seeking second chance coaching through your reentry journey, or if you are a representative of a business, college or university seeking to integrate and/or support returning citizens in your organizational or learning environments, feel free to contact Dr. Louis at richard@secondchancecoaching.com or via Instagram at thedrrichardlouis
Dr. Richard Louis is also available for speaking engagements and workshops related to criminal justice reentry, organizational culture, and leadership development and can be contacted at richard@secondchancecoaching.com
Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/richardlouis
Club House: @drrichardlouis
X/Twitter: therichardlouis

Sep 9, 2026
Sep 9, 2026
15 min
How to have returning citizens optimally combat ageism in the reentry journey.
If you are a returning citizen, an individual seeking second chance coaching through your reentry journey, or if you are a representative of a business, college or university seeking to integrate and/or support returning citizens in your organizational or learning environments, feel free to contact Dr. Louis at richard@secondchancecoaching.com or via Instagram at thedrrichardlouis
Dr. Richard Louis is also available for speaking engagements and workshops related to criminal justice reentry, organizational culture, and leadership development and can be contacted at richard@secondchancecoaching.com
Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/richardlouis
Club House: @drrichardlouis
X/Twitter: therichardlouis

Sep 2, 2026
Sep 2, 2026
30 min
The Season 8 Premiere features describing prison habits that I cannot or choose not to break and how they have become who I am.
If you are a returning citizen, an individual seeking second chance coaching through your reentry journey, or if you are a representative of a business, college or university seeking to integrate and/or support returning citizens in your organizational or learning environments, feel free to contact Dr. Louis at richard@secondchancecoaching.com or via Instagram at thedrrichardlouis
Dr. Richard Louis is also available for speaking engagements and workshops related to criminal justice reentry, organizational culture, and leadership development and can be contacted at richard@secondchancecoaching.com
Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/richardlouis
Club House: @drrichardlouis
X/Twitter: therichardlouis

Mar 18, 2026
Mar 18, 2026
45 min
The Season 7 Finale examines how does the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion affect the reentry journey.
Second Chance Coaching will return for its 8th season on Wednesday September 2, 2026.
If you are a returning citizen, an individual seeking second chance coaching through your reentry journey, or if you are a representative of a business, college or university seeking to integrate and/or support returning citizens in your organizational or learning environments, feel free to contact Dr. Louis at richard@secondchancecoaching.com or via Instagram at thedrrichardlouis
Dr. Richard Louis is also available for speaking engagements and workshops related to criminal justice reentry, organizational culture, and leadership development and can be contacted at richard@secondchancecoaching.com
Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/richardlouis
Club House: @drrichardlouis
X/Twitter: therichardlouis

Mar 11, 2026
Mar 11, 2026
20 min
Utilizing the principles from the book, "The Wealthy Barber" by David Chilton in application to the reentry journey.
If you are a returning citizen, an individual seeking second chance coaching through your reentry journey, or if you are a representative of a business, college or university seeking to integrate and/or support returning citizens in your organizational or learning environments, feel free to contact Dr. Louis at richard@secondchancecoaching.com or via Instagram at thedrrichardlouis
Dr. Richard Louis is also available for speaking engagements and workshops related to criminal justice reentry, organizational culture, and leadership development and can be contacted at richard@secondchancecoaching.com
Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/richardlouis
Club House: @drrichardlouis
X/Twitter: therichardlouis

Mar 4, 2026
Mar 4, 2026
22 min
Utilizing the principles from the book "How to Win Friends & Influence People" by Dale Carnegie in application to the reentry journey.
If you are a returning citizen, an individual seeking second chance coaching through your reentry journey, or if you are a representative of a business, college or university seeking to integrate and/or support returning citizens in your organizational or learning environments, feel free to contact Dr. Louis at richard@secondchancecoaching.com or via Instagram at thedrrichardlouis
Dr. Richard Louis is also available for speaking engagements and workshops related to criminal justice reentry, organizational culture, and leadership development and can be contacted at richard@secondchancecoaching.com
Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/richardlouis
Club House: @drrichardlouis
X/Twitter: therichardlouis

Feb 25, 2026
Feb 25, 2026
30 min
Utilizing the principles from the self-help book Unlimited Power by Tony Robbins in application to the reentry journey.
If you are a returning citizen, an individual seeking second chance coaching through your reentry journey, or if you are a representative of a business, college or university seeking to integrate and/or support returning citizens in your organizational or learning environments, feel free to contact Dr. Louis at richard@secondchancecoaching.com or via Instagram at thedrrichardlouis
Dr. Richard Louis is also available for speaking engagements and workshops related to criminal justice reentry, organizational culture, and leadership development and can be contacted at richard@secondchancecoaching.com
Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/richardlouis
Club House: @drrichardlouis
X/Twitter: therichardlouis

Feb 18, 2026
Feb 18, 2026
29 min
Navigating through the small and big life changes throughout the reentry journey.
If you are a returning citizen, an individual seeking second chance coaching through your reentry journey, or if you are a representative of a business, college or university seeking to integrate and/or support returning citizens in your organizational or learning environments, feel free to contact Dr. Louis at richard@secondchancecoaching.com or via Instagram at thedrrichardlouis
Dr. Richard Louis is also available for speaking engagements and workshops related to criminal justice reentry, organizational culture, and leadership development and can be contacted at richard@secondchancecoaching.com
Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/richardlouis
Club House: @drrichardlouis
X/Twitter: therichardlouis

Feb 11, 2026
Feb 11, 2026
17 min
How to get through feeling stuck along your reentry journey especially when you are making a major decision that is a little scary.
If you are a returning citizen, an individual seeking second chance coaching through your reentry journey, or if you are a representative of a business, college or university seeking to integrate and/or support returning citizens in your organizational or learning environments, feel free to contact Dr. Louis at richard@secondchancecoaching.com or via Instagram at thedrrichardlouis
Dr. Richard Louis is also available for speaking engagements and workshops related to criminal justice reentry, organizational culture, and leadership development and can be contacted at richard@secondchancecoaching.com
Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/richardlouis
Club House: @drrichardlouis
X/Twitter: therichardlouis
