Ben Owen - Inside the Life of an Addict | Shawn Ryan Show | Episode #178

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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.

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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00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene
00:21 Life at Rock Bottom
01:34 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
01:06:09 Enlisting After 9/11
01:34:43 Struggles with Addiction and Relationships
01:39:27 Finding Purpose and Career Challenges
01:41:40 Entrepreneurial Ventures and Family Growth
01:53:26 Health Scares and Pain Medication
01:58:04 Building a Business and Family Life
02:17:42 The Electronics Business Model
02:18:19 Transition to Firearms and Drop Shipping
02:19:56 Balancing Business and Family Life
02:29:24 Life in South Memphis
02:34:52 Legal Troubles and Attempted Recovery
02:51:15 Reconciliation and Relapse
03:07:58 Rebuilding Bonds with Kids
03:11:54 New Beginnings with Jess
03:19:07 Jess's Perspective
03:29:08 Facing the Past and Moving Forward
03:48:49 The Beginning of the Downward Spiral
03:49:57 The Impact on Family
03:51:01 Living in a Trap House
03:52:51 Homelessness and Desperation
04:00:58 Kidnapping and Escaping
04:09:06 Violence and Addiction
04:14:29 Turning Point and Recovery
04:45:47 Memphis Mission and Unexpected Challenges
04:52:23 Turning Drug Dealers and Addressing Addiction
05:09:24 Expanding Efforts and Future Plans
05:19:38 Psychedelics and Mental Health
05:25:03 Final Thoughts

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