Eben Britton: From Rage, Recovery, and Reinvention to The Athlete's Approach

In this episode of The Brainsupreme Podcast, Adam is Joined by Eben Britton, former NFL offensive tackle (Jacksonville Jaguars), current yoga teacher, author, and founder of The Athlete's Approach. Adam & Eben, who share overlapping histories through yoga, the cannabis industry, and mutual friend Cal Callahan, use this episode to dive deep into Eben's origin story: from a chaotic Brooklyn childhood to becoming an All-American offensive lineman at the University of Arizona, a second-round NFL draft pick, and ultimately a yoga teacher and wellness coach.Origins & Family: Growing up in Brooklyn with divorced parents, an artistic family lineage (grandmother Estelle Parsons, an Academy Award winner), and channeling childhood rage into football after the family's move to Burbank, CARise to the NFL: Freshman year at 6'3"/230 lbs, becoming a two-time All-American and team captain at Arizona, choosing the Wildcats over Northwestern and Oklahoma, and declaring early for the draftThe Draft Day Story: Getting drunk before being picked 39th overall by Jacksonville, and the infamous "I'm gonna make everybody pay" moment caught on cameraNFL Career & Injuries: Standout rookie season, a career-altering ruptured disc from a freak weight-room accident, playing through pain with Adderall and opiates, and constant battles with elite pass rushers (Robert Mathis, Shaun Ellis, Calais Campbell)Mentality & Longevity: The importance of "learning how to practice," recovery, and avoiding burnout Post-NFL Transformation: Discovering yoga through City Yoga in LA, becoming a yoga teacher, and reconnecting with Adam years later through their mutual friend CalBrainsupreme Products: Discussion of MAAC Stack and Black Stack supplements, their impact on memory, neurogenesis, and even anecdotal reports of Lyme disease symptom reliefThe Athlete's Approach: Eben's new 8-week online coaching program covering physical vitality, mental focus, emotional release, and spiritual/energetic principlesWhere to Find EbenInstagram: @edsbrittonPodcast: The Ebb and Flow PodcastProgram: The Athlete's Approach (8-week online course)Note: This was recorded as "Part One" — a follow-up episode is planned to cover Eben's emotional/psychological transformation and yoga teaching journey.