{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F083469ab-a3fb-49c6-b0bd-a43bd2118d32","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"From Strength to Sobriety: The Mental Weight Behind Muscles with Benjamin Nevares\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/083469ab-a3fb-49c6-b0bd-a43bd2118d32\"></iframe>","title":"From Strength to Sobriety: The Mental Weight Behind Muscles with Benjamin Nevares","description":"In this powerful episode of Mind Over Masculinity, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Benjamin Nevares\u2014former Team USA powerlifting competitor, exercise scientist, and mental health advocate\u2014to explore how true strength is forged far beyond the gym. From a shy, bullied teen to a sober entrepreneur owning three companies, Ben opens up about the mental grit required to overcome addiction, redefine masculinity, and build an intentional life. They discuss how gym culture can either reinforce toxic standards or become a space for radical growth, emotional resilience, and healing.\nAbout the Guest: Benjamin Nevares is the founder of IE Health, host of Ben Thinking Podcast, and owner of the Las Vegas Venom Grid League Team. Once battling substance abuse, Ben now leads with purpose and discipline\u2014coaching others through fitness, emotional honesty, and sober leadership. With a background in elite exercise science and hands-on experience in transformation, Ben exemplifies mental strength, vulnerability, and authentic masculinity.\nKey Takeaways:\n\n\nStrength training can be the first place men feel they matter\u2014but it must evolve beyond appearance to inner work.\n\n\nEmotional literacy is crucial for growth; learning to sit with feelings is a masculine strength.\n\n\nSobriety in high-performance spaces demands intention and discipline\u2014but it\u2019s possible and powerful.\n\n\nA mentor, therapist, or supportive community can help channel ambition into action.\n\n\nHealing begins when you stop waiting for someone to save you and decide to show up for yourself.\n\n\n\n\nConnect with Benjamin Nevares: Follow and connect with Ben:\n\n\nInstagram: \u2060@bennevares\u2060\n\n\nPodcast: \u2060Ben Thinking\u2060\n\n\nIE Health: \u2060iehealth.co\n\n\n\u00a0\nWant to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PodMatch\n\n\nDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\n\n\nSubscribe To Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/\n\n\nJoin Community: https://nas.io/healthymind\n\n\nStay Tuned And Follow Us!\n\n\nYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylife\n\n\nInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/podhealth.club/\n\n\nThreads - https://www.threads.net/@podhealth.club\n\n\nFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymind\n\n\nLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/reemachatterjee/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/newandnew/\n\n\n#podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness #mentalhealth #masculinity #sobriety #strength #personaldevelopment #benjaminnevares","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/75d1fd94-b981-4db9-8d2c-62e0cb4bc74a/lixfg9y8bkdk92vanxdi7hauq6o2.jpg"}