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Overcoming Self-Sabotage and Alcohol Dependency: The Story of a Resilient Athlete, Benjamin Owen

Sep 18, 2023
Former elite athlete Benjamin Owen shares his struggles with self-sabotage and alcohol addiction, discussing his journey to overcoming these challenges and the transformational power of his holistic coaching approach. The podcast explores the concept of 'Part X' and the impact of past feelings on present emotions, while also emphasizing the importance of cultivating energy and happiness. It's an exploration of self-awareness, self-improvement, and self-empowerment you won't want to miss.
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Quick takeaways

  • Recognizing and consciously choosing to overcome powerful impulses is key to overcoming self-sabotaging behaviors.
  • Reframing the victim narrative and taking ownership of one's life cultivates personal empowerment and the ability to make positive changes.

Deep dives

Identifying and battling your inner enemy

One of the ways that the inner enemy, or 'part X', works is through powerful impulses that lead to self-sabotaging behaviors such as drinking, overeating, or scrolling aimlessly. Recognizing these impulses and consciously making a different choice is key to overcoming them.

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