In this episode of Real, Raw & Authentic, I sit down in Los Angeles with Ben Smith - holistic wellness coach, athlete, ex-military, and trauma-informed retreat facilitator. Ben’s story is one of resilience, courage, and deep transformation.
We dive into why so many men suffer in silence — carrying loneliness, shame, and unspoken struggles behind closed doors. Ben opens up about his own journey, the inner battles he faced, and the tools that helped him on his healing journey.
💡 We explore:
❤️🩹The unworthiness wound and how childhood pain shapes identity
❤️🩹How overthinking becomes a false safety net — and why so many stay stuck there
❤️🩹The silent battles men fight but rarely talk about (+ signs to look out for)
❤️🩹How somatic work, nervous system regulation, and feeling your body can change your life
Choosing yourself and your healing - and how that changes the language within.
This is a raw and vulnerable conversation about the parts of healing people rarely speak about — shame, identity, and self-worth. Ben shares openly, breaking the silence around men’s mental health and showing what’s possible when we choose to face our wounds instead of hiding them.
If you’re curious about trauma healing, hearing a bit more about psychedelics, or understanding the hidden struggles men face, this episode will challenge the way you see yourself — and maybe even inspire your own healing journey.
🎧 Listen, feel, and be inspired.
No fluff. No filters. Just real, raw, and authentic talk that invites you to explore your own healing.
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