From the NFL to Inner Peace — Eben Britton's Story | The Iron Perspective with JD Denham 53
The JD Denham PodcastShow Notes
In this episode of The Iron Perspective, JD Denham sits down with former NFL offensive lineman Eben Britton for a conversation that goes far beyond football. From manifesting his childhood dream of playing in the league to losing his identity when the game ended, Eben shares the raw truth about injuries, ego, addiction in professional sports, and the brutal transition into normal life.
From being a first-round draft pick and living the warrior mindset every day, to shattered confidence, surgeries, painkiller withdrawal, and the slow descent into self-destruction this episode dives into what really happens when the dream is over and you’re forced to face the man in the mirror.
Eben opens up about the moment he realized football could no longer define him, the depression that followed, and how cannabis advocacy, deep inner work, men’s groups, therapy, yoga, and sobriety helped him rebuild a life rooted in purpose instead of performance.
This is a powerful conversation about identity, healing, service, fatherhood, and what it actually means to become a mature man after a lifetime of chasing external validation.
Chapters: 00:00 Intro & Cost of Living / Life Stress Talk 04:10 Peptides for Brain Health & Cognitive Decline 07:20 Penelon: How It Works & Who Should Use It 11:35 Penelon Dosing Protocols (Age, Injury, Maintenance) 15:20 Stacking for Brain Optimization (NAD, MOTS-c, SS-31) 19:30 Dihexa: Building New Neural Connections 23:10 Dihexa Risks (Cancer Signaling, GH / IGF-1 Considerations) 24:55 Dihexa Dosing Strategies (Pulse vs Recovery) 26:35 Practical Use, Oral Delivery & Real-World Experience 29:50 Using Both Together for Aging & Memory 31:05 Upcoming Episodes, TRT for Women & Coaching Program 33:35 Outro
Connect with Eben Britton: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edsbritton Podcast: theebenflow Retreats & Events: Details available through his Instagram
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Intro Music: Pennywise – Let Us Hear Your Voice
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