Overcoming Generational Curses: The Journey from Childhood Trauma to Sobriety with Ben Martin

Breakfast of Choices

Welcome to Breakfast of Choices, where we share real-life stories of transformation from rock bottom to rock solid. I'm your host, Jo Summers, and today I'm honored to be joined by my friend Ben Martin, a local community business owner and the founder of R&B Trees. Ben has an incredible story to share about his journey from the depths of addiction and trauma to finding purpose, sobriety, and remarkable success. Growing up in a physically and emotionally abusive household, Ben turned to drugs and alcohol as a means of escape. His struggles led him down a dark path, including dropping out of high school, joining the military, and battling a debilitating addiction.
In this episode, Ben openly shares the intimate details of his story - the trauma, the addiction, the rock bottoms, and the transformative moments that led him to where he is today. His honesty and vulnerability are truly inspiring, and his journey serves as a testament to the transformative power of choice, accountability, and giving back. After hitting rock bottom, Ben made the courageous choice to get sober and rebuild his life. Through sheer determination and a commitment to personal growth, Ben has not only overcome his past but has gone on to achieve remarkable success as a business owner and community leader.
Whether you're struggling with your own challenges or simply seeking an uplifting story of overcoming addiction, this episode will leave you motivated and encouraged. Join us as we dive into Ben's story and explore the lessons he's learned along the way.

From Rock Bottom to Rock Solid.
We all have them...every single day, we wake up, we have the chance to make new choices.
We have the power to make our own daily, "Breakfast of Choices"
Resources and ways to connect:

Facebook: Jo Summers
Instagram: @Summersjol
Facebook Support: Chance For Change Women’s circle
National suicide prevention and crisis, hotline number 988
National domestic violence hotline:
800–799–7233
National hotline for substance abuse, and addiction:
844–289–0879
National mental health hotline:
866–903–3787
National child health and child abuse hotline:
800–422–4454
CoDa.org
12. Step recovery program for codependency.

Capitole

1. Overcoming Generational Curses: The Journey from Childhood Trauma to Sobriety with Ben Martin (00:00:00)

2. Transformation Stories (00:00:07)

3. Life of a Troubled Navy Sailor (00:10:45)

4. Downward Spiral of Self-Destruction (00:21:07)

5. Road to Recovery (00:31:10)

6. Journey to Self-Discovery and Recovery (00:38:31)

7. Battle With Family Trauma (00:44:39)

8. Grateful Transformation Through Hard Work (00:54:14)

9. Power of Honesty and Transformation (01:02:52)