Robbie Bent is the co-founder of Othership, a movement and space redefining social connection, emotional wellness, and what it means to feel fully alive—without alcohol. From garage-built ice baths to multimillion-dollar retreats, Robbie's journey from addiction to impact is as raw as it is inspiring.In this deeply personal episode, we unpack his wild transformation, why emotional processing is the next wave in wellness, and how Othership became a cultural movement at the edge of health, sobriety, and human connection.Expect to learn:Why sobriety was the launchpad for Robbie’s personal rebirth and Othership’s creationThe real science behind sauna, ice baths, and emotional regulationWhy emotional fitness may be the most important habit of the next decadeHow Othership is becoming the modern-day wellness “third space”—like the coffee shop, but healingThe $2 million risk that changed everything—and how Robbie almost lost it allWhat wellness looks like in 2030, and how cities can become places of deep connectionTimestamps:0:00 – Intro: From addiction to Othership4:30 – Hitting rock bottom in Tel Aviv9:30 – Sobriety, psychedelics, and self-discovery 14:30 – Building community through cold and heat19:30 – Emotional processing and group healing24:30 – Creating rituals that replace drinking culture30:30 – The business journey: risk, failure, and growth35:30 – Why Othership is about culture, not just recovery40:30 – Making wellness fun, social, and emotionally transformative45:30 – The next wave: feeling your emotions is the new fitness51:30 – From New York to 2030: Robbie’s vision for global Othership57:30 – Final reflections and what he’d tell his younger self📸 Instagram: @robbiebent @othership @juliankissa @beyondtomorrowpodcast 🌍 Website: http://beyondtomorrowpodcast.com 📩 Email: [email protected]🎙 Hosted by Julian Issa 📍 Subscribe to The Beyond Tomorrow Podcast for more stories from the edge of what’s possible.

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