From Rock Bottom to Rising Light: Ben McQueen's Journey of Transformation Through Kava

Join Nyomi Banks for an inspiring Wisdom Wednesday episode featuring Ben McQueen, founder of Karuna Kava. In this powerful conversation, Ben shares his transformative journey from experiencing childhood trauma and addiction to creating a thriving, compassionate community centered around the ancient healing tradition of kava.Ben's story begins with losing his father at age eleven and witnessing domestic abuse, leading to early struggles with alcohol addiction. Through his discovery of kava - a 3,000-year-old South Pacific plant medicine - Ben found not just sobriety but a path to building Karuna Kava, a unique alcohol-free social space helping others find healing and connection.Learn about the science behind kava's anxiety-reducing properties and its role in addiction recovery, while discovering how Ben transformed his personal healing journey into a mission of community service. From humble beginnings at farmers' markets to creating a celebrated sober social space in Boise, Idaho, this episode demonstrates the power of self-compassion and community in personal transformation.karunakava.com website. instagram.com/karunakava is our instagram linkfacebook.com/karunakava is our facebook account! **Keywords:** Kava Bar, Addiction Recovery, Sober Living, Plant Medicine, Community Building, Self-Compassion, Trauma Healing, Sobriety Journey, Alternative Medicine, Holistic Healing, Karuna Kava, Sober Social Spaces, Natural Anxiety Relief, Recovery Community, Spiritual Growth, Entrepreneurship, Personal Transformation, Harm Reduction, Community Support, Wellness Business**SEO Hashtags:** #KarunaKava #AddictionRecovery #SoberLiving #PlantMedicine #CommunityBuilding #SelfCompassion #TraumaHealing #SobrietyJourney #AlternativeMedicine #HolisticHealing #KavaBar #SoberSocial #NaturalAnxietyRelief #RecoveryCommunity #SpiritualGrowth #Entrepreneurship #PersonalTransformation #HarmReduction #CommunitySupport #WellnessBusinessBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-season-of-self-love--6003379/support."Thank you for spending this time with me on The Season of Self Love. Remember, self-love isn't selfish – it's sacred. You are worthy of the love you so freely give to others.If today's episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs this reminder. And don't forget to rate and review the show – it helps us reach more beautiful souls.Connect with me on Instagram @TheRealNyomiBanks and @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcastvisit theseasonofselflovepodcast.com for resources and our downloadable workbook.Want to be a guest on The Season of Self Love? Send Nyomi Banks a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/171967138753618818df2d7f3Until Monday – keep choosing YOU.This is your girl, the goddess Nyomi Banks. Stay in your season."