Ben Shortreed, the 2025 Supra Human Man of the Year, is a former infantry Marine and insurance business owner who lost his left hand in a 2020 fireworks accident. He battled relentless phantom limb pain, found relief with a Sprint PNS device, and rebuilt confidence through personalized coaching and a supportive community. What began as home workouts grew into gym sessions, turning discomfort into strength and a new sense of identity.

In this episode, Ben Olliver, Dr. Taylor Waters, and Ryan Stevens talk with Ben about mindset, simple nutrition that actually works, and the role of accountability and community in real transformation. They discuss how to move through trauma without excuses, why sustainable structure beats complexity, and how a clear goal can change everything for people with demanding lives.

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction

(01:40) Marine and Entrepreneur: Life Before Supra

(04:06) The Fireworks Accident and Amputation

(07:28) Phantom Pain and Hitting a Breaking Point

(10:15) Sprint PNS Relief and Renewed Hope

(12:37) Finding Supra and a Personalized Plan

(17:17) From Home Training to Confident Gym Sessions

(21:23) SHX, Big Goals, and Identity After Trauma

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