Feed the Fire

Join us in our latest episode, "Feed the Fire," where Ben Monnette shares his military journey and personal transformation. Ben opens up about his struggles with alcoholism and the profound impact it had on his life. He emphasizes the importance of seeking help and building a support system to overcome addiction.Discover the power of the mind in shifting perceptions and finding small victories to foster growth and positive change. In this episode, Ben and I explore themes of self-discovery, community, and accountability, highlighting the courage it takes to ask for help and the significance of empathy and understanding.Listen in to learn about the art of anticipation and how to navigate personal growth through change and the support of diverse networks. We also discuss and highlight the incredible work of Nick Lavery and JT Frank, along with their organizations—The Forge and Consequence of Habit. Links to these valuable resources are provided below.Key Topics: Overcoming Addiction: The Power of Seeking Help and Building a Support SystemHarnessing the Mind: Shifting Perceptions and Finding Personal GrowthEmbracing Change: The Journey from Acknowledgment to ActionWebsite 🔗 Access Points:Resilience Recon (Ben’s Life Coaching Service) - https://resiliencerecon.com/ TREE HOUSE RECOVERY ® TN- https://treehouserecoverytn.com/  The Forge- https://teammchn.com/forge Consequence of Habit- https://www.consequenceofhabit.org/ Operation Song- https://www.operationsong.org/ Episode Chapters:00:00- Introduction and Background02:55- Struggle with Alcoholism08:08- Seeking Help and Finding Recovery27:14- Coping with Failure and Embracing Growth31:58- Building a Support System and Making Positive Changes45:00- Finding and Creating Oneself46:42- The Power of Community and Support Networks49:16- The Importance of Diverse Communities01:05:24- It's Okay to Ask for Help01:19:26- The Difficulty of Change01:22:44- The Art of Anticipation and Change