EFR 752: Shifting From Chaos to Calm, Shedding External Validation, and the Road to Inner Peace with Eben Britton

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Chase Chewning

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5 • 927 Ratings

🗓️ 30 October 2023

⏱️ 92 minutes

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Summary

This episode is brought to you by Paleovalley, Legion Athletics, and JoyMode.

In this episode, we delve into the journey of Eben Britton, a man who emerged from the chaos of an alcoholic family, became a warrior in the NFL and later, healing through Al-Anon 12 step programs, yoga, and meditation. Eb and I discuss a variety of topics aimed at aiding personal growth, including the fascinating benefits of open focus meditation, the dangers of seeking external validation, and the role of faith in navigating life's challenges. We also discuss the changing landscape of masculinity, the importance of male bonding, and the power of proper breathwork. This episode serves as a testament to the transformative power of inner stillness and a reminder that we all have the ability to transform our lives.

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In this episode, you will learn...

Open focus meditation can provide significant benefits for personal growth, helping individuals to clear their minds, reduce stress, and enhance their overall wellbeing.
Seeking external validation can be detrimental to our self-worth and self-esteem. It's crucial to find validation within ourselves and be at peace with who we are.
Faith plays a vital role in overcoming life's obstacles. Regardless of religious beliefs, having faith in oneself, the process, or a higher power can be instrumental in navigating life's challenges.
The evolving landscape of masculinity highlights the importance of male bonding and healthy expressions of masculinity, promoting mental health and fostering stronger relationships.
Proper breathwork is a powerful tool that can be used to enhance physical and mental health, promote relaxation, and assist in managing stress and anxiety.

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0:00.0	The following is an Operation Podcast Production.
0:04.0	But just being in the presence, there's this energy exchange, you know what I mean? That we need as men.
0:15.5	That we're losing. People might have said, oh, Ebs, Ebs a superhero. Ebb does it all.
0:19.9	Ebs of, you know, Ebs this and that. And I played pro football and all this stuff and
0:24.3	meanwhile inside there was a terrified wounded little boy who was doing everything
0:30.4	he could just to survive. It was never about a substance for me,
0:34.1	but it was about how I can radically overthink things
0:41.2	to the point where it paralyzes me.
0:44.8	Makes me completely immobile, incapable of taking action,
0:49.5	incapable of speaking up for myself.
0:52.1	It's easier for me to become really small and tiny just to be safe and
0:56.6	keep everyone else okay and then I'll worry about my well-being sometime never.
1:07.9	What's up guys?
1:09.2	I'm Evan Britton, ex-NFLer turned Yogi. Stoked to be with you all, welcome to Everforward radio.
1:17.5	If you are here listening to this right now, this means a few things have most likely already happened. You have realized that you want
1:25.4	more out of life. You want a true sense of fulfillment. You want to be personally
1:30.9	and professionally better, more efficient and more effective. You seek to empower yourself and those
1:38.5	around you. You believe that high performance results come from high performance habits.
1:45.0	You want these things, you want these values, you want more of them in your life.
1:49.7	I would encourage you to join us in the 2024 Ever Forward mentorship. You, me, and a group of
1:55.6	like-minded individuals for the entire year will work together to uncover your
1:59.6	current strengths as well as earn how to leverage them to future opportunities. We will
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