In this episode of Kava & Kettlebells, we sit down with Ben McQueen, founder of Karuna Kava Bar, to talk about life after alcohol, the power of traditional kava, and why real human connection matters more than ever.Ben shares his journey from alcohol addiction to discovering kava as an alternative that helped remove cravings without replacing one dependency with another. We dive deep into the kava world, including traditional kava vs extracts, the ethics of sourcing, community building, harm reduction, and why people are craving spaces that offer connection without alcohol.This conversation goes far beyond beverages. It is about recovery, culture, mental health, and building spaces where people feel seen, safe, and welcome.If you are sober-curious, exploring alcohol alternatives, or interested in the future of non-alcoholic social spaces, this episode is for you.Try Traditional Kava from Karuna KavaWebsite:https://karunakava.com/Use code KETTLEBELL for 20% off your orderFollow Karuna Kava on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/karunakava/?hl=en@KarunaKava