Ben Kjar is a national wrestling champion, speaker, and the focus of the upcoming documentary ‘Stand Out’. He was born with Crouzon syndrome, a rare condition that affects the shape of the face and skull. Growing up, Ben faced rejection, bullying, and people treating him like he didn’t belong.
In today’s episode, Ben joins me to share how he turned pain into purpose. He talks about how he went from feeling like a victim to becoming a world champion in wrestling, a motivational speaker, and a proud father.
Doctors told him he would live a different life, and for years, he believed that meant a limited one, until the moment everything changed. Ben shares how he stopped asking “Why me?” and started making a difference in his and others' life.
We talk about how he trained for the Olympic trials even after doctors told him to quit, and a secret his mom shared with him in a simple conversation that helped him shift his mindset. Ben also opens up about faith, overcoming fear, and how you can use the “Victory Chant” that helped him build confidence and face hard things.
We also dive into how Ben’s story started inspiring others, including the exact moment he realized that his words had power on others. Ben shares the challenges he and his wife faced with miscarriages and failed adoptions, and how they finally got a call that changed their life forever. Join us today as we talk about resilience, self-worth, faith, mindset, and how to rise together no matter the situation life throws your way.
Ben Kjar's Links:
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