{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F611b7f96-2d72-483f-970c-dd35c359a679","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 Rock Bottom to Karuna: Ben McQueen\u2019s Journey of Sobriety, Kava, and Community Healing\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/611b7f96-2d72-483f-970c-dd35c359a679\"></iframe>","title":"From Rock Bottom to Karuna: Ben McQueen\u2019s Journey of Sobriety, Kava, and Community Healing","description":"In this transformative episode of Mind Over Matter, host Saima welcomes Ben McQueen, founder of Karuna Kava Bar and Beverage Company, who shares how kava\u2014a traditional South Pacific root\u2014helped him reclaim his life after years of alcohol addiction. From being homeless to launching a nationwide kava brand, Ben\u2019s story is one of resilience, hope, and human connection. He reveals how kava not only eased his cravings but also introduced him to a vibrant community rooted in sobriety and purpose. If you\u2019re exploring alternatives to alcohol or seeking a more grounded path to healing, this is your sign.About the Guest:Ben McQueen is the founder of Karuna Kava, a beverage company and community hub redefining what sober social spaces can look like. After battling addiction from a young age, Ben found healing in kava and turned it into a mission\u2014now serving thousands across the U.S. through Karuna\u2019s kava bars and ready-to-drink products.Key Takeaways:Kava is a natural, non-addictive root that offers calm, clarity, and community\u2014without the chaos of alcohol.Healing begins with connection: Karuna Kava isn\u2019t just a bar\u2014it\u2019s a sober, inclusive gathering space for real conversation and laughter.Recovery isn\u2019t one-size-fits-all. Whether through kava, therapy, or spiritual paths\u2014hope and healing are always possible.Ben\u2019s entrepreneurial journey shows how starting small (like a farmer\u2019s market stall) can evolve into nationwide impact.Misconceptions about kava\u2019s safety are largely outdated\u2014traditional kava, when prepared properly, is safe and powerful.Connect with Ben McQueen:Explore Karuna Kava\u2019s products and community: https://karunakava.comUse code SUMMER for 20% off your first order!Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?DM on PodMatch - Send me a message:DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avikSubscribe To Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/Join Community: https://nas.io/healthymindStay Tuned And Follow Us!YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylifeInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/podhealth.club/Threads - https://www.threads.net/@podhealth.clubFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymindLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/newandnew/#podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness #kava #sobrietyjourney #healingalternatives #recoveryispossible","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/6eb445a2-6d8c-4325-8c29-d96bf1f6db94/nzq2ys5qcgc.jpg"}