🎙️ Ben Colarossi on Healing, Self-Love, and Finding Strength Through Pain

Описание: 🎙️ Ben Colarossi on Healing, Self-Love, and Finding Strength Through Pain
Author of 360 Pounds of Tears Shares a Raw Journey of Loss, Faith, and Renewal


In this deeply moving episode of The Neil Haley Show, Neil Haley sits down with Ben Colarossi, an inspiring author, entrepreneur, and survivor whose life story is a powerful testament to resilience, vulnerability, and self-love.

Ben joins the show to discuss his book 360 Pounds of Tears—a raw, poetic exploration of grief, childhood loss, body shame, heartbreak, faith, and ultimately healing. This conversation goes far beyond a book interview, becoming an honest dialogue about mental health, masculinity, forgiveness, and the courage it takes to truly face oneself.

💔 From Pain to Purpose
Ben opens up about losing his mother at just five years old—a loss that quietly shaped much of his life. Unable to fully process that grief as a child, Ben carried the pain into adulthood, where it manifested through emotional eating, shame, and a deep longing to be seen and loved.
The catalyst for writing 360 Pounds of Tears came years later, after a profound heartbreak. What began as poetry written for survival became a gateway to healing—and ultimately a book meant to help others feel less alone in their suffering.

✍️ Why Poetry, Not a Traditional Memoir
Rather than writing a linear life story, Ben chose poetry as his medium because:

Pain doesn’t arrive in neat chapters
Healing isn’t chronological
Emotion needs space to breathe
Each poem captures a moment, a feeling, or a memory—allowing readers to connect deeply without being told how to feel.
🌱 Key Themes Explored in the Conversation
Mental Health & Masculinity
Why men are often taught to suppress pain
The silent suffering of overweight men
Breaking the stigma around vulnerability
Body Shame & Identity
How weight became a symbol of emotional armor
The impact of cruel words and public judgment
Learning to separate self-worth from appearance
Faith & Spiritual Growth
How prayer became a source of grounding and peace
Deepening one’s relationship with God during hardship
Gratitude as a daily practice, not a cliché
Love, Loss & Forgiveness
The difference between loving someone and losing yourself
Why forgiveness is about personal freedom, not excusing harm
Healing by finally choosing yourself
🔄 A Turning Point: Loving Himself
One of the most powerful moments in the episode comes when Ben shares that—after years of searching for love in others—he finally found it within himself.
That shift changed everything:
His confidence
His relationships
His sense of peace
As Ben puts it, “I didn’t find someone else. I found myself.”
📚 About the Book: 360 Pounds of Tears
A collection of deeply personal poems reflecting:
Childhood grief
Body shame
Faith
Heartbreak
Forgiveness
Healing
This book isn’t just for readers—it’s for anyone who has ever felt invisible, unworthy, or overwhelmed by life.
🌐 Where to Learn More
📘 Book & Author Website:
👉 https://colarossi.com
💬 Final Takeaway
This episode is a reminder that:
Healing is not weakness
Vulnerability is strength
Self-love is not selfish—it’s necessary
“Enjoy the moments of life. Love yourself. The rest will follow.” — Ben Colarossi






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