One Push-Up at a Time: A Power Lifter's Path to Sobriety

Are you struggling to find your path to recovery and wondering if exercise could be your answer? In this powerful episode, former Team USA athlete and exercise scientist Ben Nevares shares his raw journey from early addiction to international powerlifting success. Learn how the gym became his sanctuary, leading him from substance abuse to sobriety and ultimately to helping others transform their lives through fitness. Ben reveals practical strategies for using movement as medicine, proving that every journey to wellness can start with just one push-up. Topics Discussed: Early exposure to opioids through sports injuries Transition from prescription medication to substance abuse Finding identity and safety in the gym environment Journey to representing Team USA in powerlifting Transformation from athlete to exercise scientist Simple approaches to starting a fitness journey The science behind exercise and mental health Heat shock proteins and their benefits Importance of starting small in fitness Building confidence through consistent action ---- GUEST WEBSITE: Ben Thinking Podcast https://iehealth.co/  Ben on Instagram ---- MORE FROM THE FIT MESS: Connect with us on Threads, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Tiktok Subscribe to The Fit Mess on Youtube Join our community in the Fit Mess Facebook group ---- LINKS TO OUR PARTNERS: Take control of how you'd like to feel with Apollo Neuro Explore the many benefits of cold therapy for your body with Nurecover Muse's Brain Sensing Headbands Improve Your Meditation Practice. Get started as a Certified Professional Life Coach! Get a Free One Year Supply of AG1 Vitamin D3+K2, 5 Travel Packs Revamp your life with Bulletproof Coffee You Need a Budget helps you quickly get out of debt, and save money faster! Start your own podcast!