Horror icon Ken Foree joins Chris to discuss his legendary acting career, African Americans in cinema, helping his mom heal with yoga, and his experiences facing discrimination.Ken Foree is an incredibly versatile American actor widely known for his role as Peter Washington in George Romero’s 1978 genre-defining classic horror film, Dawn of the Dead, as well as his role of Roger Rockmore on Nickelodeon’s television comedy series, Keenan and Kel, amongst many other well known movie and television appearances such as the A-Team, Knightriders, The X-Files, The Devil’s Rejects, and Rob Zombie’s remake of Halloween. Ken has his own horror festival called Foree Festival, and is a well-loved cult-icon and legend within the horror and sci-fi film community. See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Horror icon Ken Foree joins Chris to discuss his legendary acting career, African Americans in cinema, helping his mom heal with yoga, and his experiences facing discrimination. Ken Foree is an incredibly versatile American actor widely known for his role as Peter Washington in George Romero’s 1978 genre-defining classic horror film, Dawn of the Dead, as well as his role of Roger Rockmore on Nickelodeon’s television comedy series, Keenan and Kel, amongst many other well known movie and television appearances such as the A-Team, Knightriders, The X-Files, The Devil’s Rejects, and Rob Zombie’s remake of Halloween. Ken has his own horror festival called Foree Festival, and is a well-loved cult-icon and legend within the horror and sci-fi film community. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Horror icon Ken Foree joins Chris to discuss his legendary acting career, African Americans in cinema, helping his mom heal with yoga, and his experiences facing discrimination.Ken Foree is an incredibly versatile American actor widely known for his role as Peter Washington in George Romero’s 1978 genre-defining classic horror film,&nbsp;Dawn of the Dead, as well as his role of Roger Rockmore on Nickelodeon’s television comedy series,&nbsp;Keenan and Kel,&nbsp;amongst many other well known movie and television appearances such as the&nbsp;A-Team, Knightriders,&nbsp;The X-Files, The Devil’s Rejects,&nbsp;and Rob Zombie’s remake of&nbsp;Halloween.&nbsp;Ken has his own horror festival called&nbsp;Foree Festival, and is a well-loved cult-icon and legend within the horror and sci-fi film community. See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Ep. 114 – Untold Stories of Horror and Healing with Ken Foree

Chris Grosso is a public speaker, writer, musician, recovery coach, and author of several books, including&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Indie-Spiritualist-Bullshit-Exploration-Spirituality/dp/1582704627/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1434675440&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=indie+spiritualist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indie Spiritualist</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Mind-Spiritual-Awakening-Mind-Blowing/dp/1622035291/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1434675490&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=everything+mind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Everything Mind</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dead-Set-Living-Difficult-Beautiful/dp/1501173979/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1505914014&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=dead+set+on+living" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dead Set On Living</a>, and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Necessary-Death-Horror-Navigating-Experience/dp/0757324886/ref=sr_1_1?crid=T82Y3WIFIN5R&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.8zIhkHt71vqNCOyj_yH9HP9qbNtB6FKeCL6Oy564IA7Ui8JyLCo1KXFmRjASle-_Kke1Oq0eAp4Cp1NktO9xxfJQVi-QTUXfXjIi-tzkZeyzv1soZImQRxig8Gk0gmFAuRuq4OdwmktKG8V-TTR0_DLWCla-xNE-DrrXSaZ3fSxKYctal5sD3RCVv0f9a3jlBnAWPKVy7a8HRstqSz69j12hiQRzSmBCtCed5Q7IzlA.cYvcqvaHFSvt0Tv5XEx43pgwkLwlnwyVtRBvX8n6bfs&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=Necessary+Death&amp;qid=1710375258&amp;sprefix=necessary+death,aps,173&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Necessary Death</a>. His work blends raw honesty with deep spiritual insight, offering readers and listeners a down-to-earth approach to healing and growth. Chris has contributed to&nbsp;Revolver Magazine,&nbsp;FANGORIA, and&nbsp;Huffington Post, and has spoken at major events like Wanderlust Festival, Yoga Journal Conference, Kripalu, Sun Valley Wellness Festival, the Chapel of Sacred Mirrors, and more.Chris’s passion for helping others extends beyond writing and speaking—he’s also a recovery coach with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.actioncreateschange.com/chrisgrossocoaching" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Make It Mean Something Coaching</a>, a service offered through&nbsp;<a href="https://www.actioncreateschange.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Action Creates Change LLC</a>. He works with teens and adults navigating mental health struggles, addiction, and life transitions, offering personalized guidance that empowers clients to find meaning in their challenges and reclaim their lives.From leading groups in detox centers and rehabs to youth centers and yoga studios, Chris has spent years on the front lines of healing, helping individuals move beyond suffering and into transformation. His dedication to fostering connection and resilience earned him a place as a member of the <a href="https://www.evolutionaryleaders.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Evolutionary Leaders</a>.The&nbsp;Indie Spiritualist&nbsp;podcast brings raw truth and real talk, featuring interviews with musicians, artists, spiritual teachers, skateboarders, and actors. It’s an open invitation to explore life’s messiness and meaning—no pretense, no fluff, just real conversations with real people.Stay connected with Chris Grosso on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/xchrisgrossox" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/XchrisGrossoX/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a> for more updates, insights, and ragged truth-telling.

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Chris Grosso is a public speaker, writer, musician, recovery coach, and author of several books, including Indie Spiritualist, Everything Mind, Dead Set On Living, and Necessary Death. His work blends raw honesty with deep spiritual insight, offering readers and listeners a down-to-earth approach to healing and growth. Chris has contributed to Revolver Magazine, FANGORIA, and Huffington Post, and has spoken at major events like Wanderlust Festival, Yoga Journal Conference, Kripalu, Sun Valley Wellness Festival, the Chapel of Sacred Mirrors, and more. Chris’s passion for helping others extends beyond writing and speaking—he’s also a recovery coach with Make It Mean Something Coaching, a service offered through Action Creates Change LLC. He works with teens and adults navigating mental health struggles, addiction, and life transitions, offering personalized guidance that empowers clients to find meaning in their challenges and reclaim their lives. From leading groups in detox centers and rehabs to youth centers and yoga studios, Chris has spent years on the front lines of healing, helping individuals move beyond suffering and into transformation. His dedication to fostering connection and resilience earned him a place as a member of the Evolutionary Leaders. The Indie Spiritualist podcast brings raw truth and real talk, featuring interviews with musicians, artists, spiritual teachers, skateboarders, and actors. It’s an open invitation to explore life’s messiness and meaning—no pretense, no fluff, just real conversations with real people. Stay connected with Chris Grosso on Instagram and Facebook for more updates, insights, and ragged truth-telling.

Chris Grosso is a public speaker, writer, musician, recovery coach, and author of several books, including&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Indie-Spiritualist-Bullshit-Exploration-Spirituality/dp/1582704627/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1434675440&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=indie+spiritualist" rel="noopener noreferrer">Indie Spiritualist</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Mind-Spiritual-Awakening-Mind-Blowing/dp/1622035291/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1434675490&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=everything+mind" rel="noopener noreferrer">Everything Mind</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dead-Set-Living-Difficult-Beautiful/dp/1501173979/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1505914014&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=dead+set+on+living" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dead Set On Living</a>, and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Necessary-Death-Horror-Navigating-Experience/dp/0757324886/ref=sr_1_1?crid=T82Y3WIFIN5R&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.8zIhkHt71vqNCOyj_yH9HP9qbNtB6FKeCL6Oy564IA7Ui8JyLCo1KXFmRjASle-_Kke1Oq0eAp4Cp1NktO9xxfJQVi-QTUXfXjIi-tzkZeyzv1soZImQRxig8Gk0gmFAuRuq4OdwmktKG8V-TTR0_DLWCla-xNE-DrrXSaZ3fSxKYctal5sD3RCVv0f9a3jlBnAWPKVy7a8HRstqSz69j12hiQRzSmBCtCed5Q7IzlA.cYvcqvaHFSvt0Tv5XEx43pgwkLwlnwyVtRBvX8n6bfs&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=Necessary+Death&amp;qid=1710375258&amp;sprefix=necessary+death,aps,173&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer">Necessary Death</a>. His work blends raw honesty with deep spiritual insight, offering readers and listeners a down-to-earth approach to healing and growth. Chris has contributed to&nbsp;Revolver Magazine,&nbsp;FANGORIA, and&nbsp;Huffington Post, and has spoken at major events like Wanderlust Festival, Yoga Journal Conference, Kripalu, Sun Valley Wellness Festival, the Chapel of Sacred Mirrors, and more.Chris’s passion for helping others extends beyond writing and speaking—he’s also a recovery coach with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.actioncreateschange.com/chrisgrossocoaching" rel="noopener noreferrer">Make It Mean Something Coaching</a>, a service offered through&nbsp;<a href="https://www.actioncreateschange.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Action Creates Change LLC</a>. He works with teens and adults navigating mental health struggles, addiction, and life transitions, offering personalized guidance that empowers clients to find meaning in their challenges and reclaim their lives.From leading groups in detox centers and rehabs to youth centers and yoga studios, Chris has spent years on the front lines of healing, helping individuals move beyond suffering and into transformation. His dedication to fostering connection and resilience earned him a place as a member of the <a href="https://www.evolutionaryleaders.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Evolutionary Leaders</a>.The&nbsp;Indie Spiritualist&nbsp;podcast brings raw truth and real talk, featuring interviews with musicians, artists, spiritual teachers, skateboarders, and actors. It’s an open invitation to explore life’s messiness and meaning—no pretense, no fluff, just real conversations with real people.Stay connected with Chris Grosso on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/xchrisgrossox" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/XchrisGrossoX/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a> for more updates, insights, and ragged truth-telling.

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