Ben Owen: He Lost Everything to Addiction… Then Built a Movement to Save Others

From the depths of addiction to the frontlines of redemption, Ben Owen’s story is a testament to the power of transformation. In this episode, Jon and Will sit down with Ben, the founder of We Fight Monsters, to uncover how he turned personal pain with addiction into purpose, leading a movement that combats addiction, human trafficking, and broken systems from the streets of Memphis to beyond. Ben reveals the brutal realities of recovery, mental health, the importance of mindfulness in chaos, and the unbreakable resilience that fuels his mission to reunite families and rebuild lives. This is not just a story about survival -  it’s about what happens when you decide to fight for something bigger than yourself.

Feeling stuck? If you need help getting out of your rut, Will can help - head to willnotfear.com to learn more about his coaching to get you off the hamster wheel. 

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Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
03:12 - Ben Owen's Journey to Recovery
06:01 - The Birth of We Fight Monsters
09:06 - Transforming Lives in Memphis
11:51 - The Role of Mindfulness in Recovery
14:37 - Building Trust and Community
17:42 - Confronting Human Trafficking
20:34 - The Power of Resilience
23:42 - Creating Economic Opportunities
26:31 - The Importance of Family Reunification
29:47 - Engaging with Law Enforcement
32:22 - The Role of the Community
35:43 - The Owen Army and Expanding the Mission
38:35 - Mindfulness in Action
41:28 - The Future of We Fight Monsters

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