Dr Daniel & Tana Amen

The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast

Dr Daniel & Tana Amen

  • From the Cage to the Congo: Answering the Call for Help, with MMA Fighter Justin Wren

From the Cage to the Congo: Answering the Call for Help, with MMA Fighter Justin Wren

Tuesday 19th November 2019

Justin Wren discusses his path from MMA fighter battling addiction to humanitarian hero in the Congo on The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast.
13 minutes
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Justin Wren: From MMA Fighter to Congo Humanitarian

I heard drumming and then I heard singing as I kept walking, and I came into like this clearing, and it was a twig and leaf huts. I knew that they're hungry, thirsty, poor, sick, oppressed.I knew that I knew that they were enslaved, and I came out of that feeling like they felt forgotten, and I cried like I've never cried in my life.
Imagine battling not just opponents in the ring, but also your inner demons. That's the story of MMA fighter Justin Wren. In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen chat with Justin about his extraordinary journey from addiction to becoming a beacon of hope in the Congo. After hitting rock bottom, Justin found a new purpose that led him to the heart of Africa, where he now fights for the forgotten Pygmy tribes.
The conversation covers the toll of brain injuries on fighters, the transformative power of faith, and how love and compassion can be the ultimate tools in overcoming addiction. This episode isn't just about one man's redemption; it's about how anyone can turn their life around with the right support and mindset.