💥Veteran’s Escape from Addiction & Survival in America’s Most Violent Streets | Ben Owen #178

Ben Owen is an Army Infantry veteran, a father to eight children, graduate of the University of Alabama, and American Patriot. From startups to Fortune 500 companies, Ben has excelled in leadership, strategy, raising brand awareness and sales. He is the President of digital media and data intel company Black Rifle Co, co-founder of We Fight Monsters, and CEO of Flanders Fields, where his mission is to stand up as many Flanders owned clean living facilities as possible to get veterans clean and off the streets through volunteer missions in the United States and around the world.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene
0:21 Life at Rock Bottom
1:34 A Journey to Faith
21:25 Childhood and Early Life
44:50 Abuse and Trauma in Rehab
46:28 Life in Utah Treatment Facility
48:55 Struggles with Addiction and Family
54:09 College and ROTC Challenges
1:06:09 Enlisting After 9/11
1:34:43 Struggles with Addiction and Relationships
1:39:27 Finding Purpose and Career Challenges
1:41:40 Entrepreneurial Ventures and Family Growth
1:53:26 Health Scares and Pain Medication
1:58:04 Building a Business and Family Life
2:17:42 The Electronics Business Model
2:18:19 Transition to Firearms and Drop Shipping
2:19:56 Balancing Business and Family Life
2:29:24 Life in South Memphis
2:34:52 Legal Troubles and Attempted Recovery
2:51:15 Reconciliation and Relapse
3:07:58 Rebuilding Bonds with Kids
3:11:54 New Beginnings with Jess
3:19:07 Jess's Perspective
3:29:08 Facing the Past and Moving Forward
3:48:49 The Beginning of the Downward Spiral
3:49:57 The Impact on Family
3:51:01 Living in a Trap House
3:52:51 Homelessness and Desperation
4:00:58 Kidnapping and Escaping
4:09:06 Violence and Addiction
4:14:29 Turning Point and Recovery
4:45:47 Memphis Mission and Unexpected Challenges
4:52:23 Turning Drug Dealers and Addressing Addiction
5:09:24 Expanding Efforts and Future Plans
5:19:38 Psychedelics and Mental Health
5:25:03 Final Thoughts

As a previously homeless and addicted veteran, Ben has seen some of the worst the world has to offer. In this episode, he shares his story of rising above the extraordinary hardships he’s faced in order to bring hope and help to as many people as he can.

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