The Brainsupreme Podcast
Eben Britton: From Rage, Recovery, and Reinvention to The Athlete's Approach
In this episode of The Brainsupreme Podcast, Adam is Joined by Eben Britton, former NFL offensive tackle (Jacksonville Jaguars), current yoga teacher, author, and founder of The Athlete's Approach. Adam & Eben, who share overlapping histories through yoga, the cannabis industry, and mutual friend Cal Callahan, use this episode to dive deep into Eben's origin story: from a chaotic Brooklyn childhood to becoming an All-American offensive lineman at the University of Arizona, a second-round NFL draft pick, and ultimately a yoga teacher and wellness coach. Origins & Family : Growing up in Brooklyn with divorced parents, an artistic family lineage (grandmother Estelle Parsons, an Academy Award winner), and channeling childhood rage into football after the family's move to Burbank, CA Rise to the NFL : Freshman year at 6'3"/230 lbs, becoming a two-time All-American and team captain at Arizona, choosing the Wildcats over Northwestern and Oklahoma, and declaring early for the draft The Draft Day Story : Getting drunk before being picked 39th overall by Jacksonville, and the infamous "I'm gonna make everybody pay" moment caught on camera NFL Career & Injuries : Standout rookie season, a career-altering ruptured disc from a freak weight-room accident, playing through pain with Adderall and opiates, and constant battles with elite pass rushers (Robert Mathis, Shaun Ellis, Calais Campbell) Mentality & Longevity : The importance of "learning how to practice," recovery, and avoiding burnout Post-NFL Transformation : Discovering yoga through City Yoga in LA, becoming a yoga teacher, and reconnecting with Adam years later through their mutual friend Cal Brainsupreme Products : Discussion of MAAC Stack and Black Stack supplements, their impact on memory, neurogenesis, and even anecdotal reports of Lyme disease symptom relief The Athlete's Approach : Eben's new 8-week online coaching program covering physical vitality, mental focus, emotional release, and spiritual/energetic principles Where to Find Eben Instagram: @edsbritton Podcast: The Ebb and Flow Podcast Program: The Athlete's Approach (8-week online course) Note: This was recorded as "Part One" — a follow-up episode is planned to cover Eben's emotional/psychological transformation and yoga teaching journey.
