<p><strong>Guest:</strong> Ben F’n Mollin — celebrity hairdresser turned endurance athlete, suicide prevention specialist, and author of <em>Deconstructed: Kill the Thing That’s Killing You.</em></p><p>Corey sits down with longtime friend and industry legend <strong>Ben F’n Mollin</strong> for a raw, unfiltered conversation about burning down everything that was killing him — and rebuilding a life grounded in truth, grit, and miles.</p><p>From Bravo’s <em>Shear Genius</em> to rockstar educator status, Ben lived the dream: fame, travel, and recognition. But behind it was debt, addiction, and a breaking point that almost ended his life on April 1, 2018. Instead, he chose to <strong>deconstruct everything</strong> — walking away from the salon, the brands, and the spotlight to rediscover himself through endurance sports and deep inner work.</p><p>Now a <strong>punk-rock, Cali-sober, non-practicing Jew</strong> who turned survival into service, Ben shares how he became an <strong>Ironman</strong>, an <strong>ultramarathoner</strong>, and a <strong>suicide prevention speaker</strong> — pacing others on their path back to purpose.</p><ul><li><p><strong>From Shear Genius to the Edge:</strong> What overnight fame feels like and why success can be just as dangerous as failure.</p></li><li><p><strong>Breaking Point:</strong> The moment Ben told his wife he planned to end his life — and how speaking up saved him.</p></li><li><p><strong>The Deconstruction Process:</strong> How he “killed” his career instead of himself and rebuilt from silence, sobriety, and stillness.</p></li><li><p><strong>Movement as Medicine:</strong> How walking became running, which became Ironman Mont-Tremblant and eventually 100+ mile ultramarathons.</p></li><li><p><strong>Mindset of a Warrior:</strong> Lessons from endurance racing that mirror survival, discipline, and recovery.</p></li><li><p><strong>From Burnout to Purpose:</strong> Why Ben now helps others confront their demons through <em>The Ben Mollin Project</em> and public speaking.</p></li><li><p><strong>Redemption at 50:</strong> Returning to the <strong>Sedona Canyon 125 in 2025</strong>, the race that once broke him — and finishing it in spiritual triumph.</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>“Don’t kill yourself — kill the thing that’s killing you.”</p></li><li><p>“When it gets hard, that’s when you have to create.”</p></li><li><p>“Success can be just as dangerous as failure.”</p></li><li><p>“Discomfort isn’t pain — it’s growth.”</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>🌐 Website: <a href="" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">benfnmollin.com</a></p></li><li><p>📘 <strong>Pre-Order the Book:</strong> <a href="https://benmollin.systeme.io/pre-order" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">benmollin.systeme.io/pre-order</a></p></li><li><p>🎤 Founder of <strong>The Ben Mollin Project</strong> — transformational events on mindset, recovery, and finding your power</p></li></ul><p>If you or someone you love is struggling, please call or text <strong>988</strong> (Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline).</p><p><strong>Episode OverviewWhat You’ll LearnQuotable MomentsConnect with Ben</strong></p>