Life Is A Dance ft. Ben Chung (Kinjaz founder & Jabbawockeez dancer) | Rooted Recovery Stories #148

Rooted Recovery Stories

On this week’s episode of Rooted Recovery Stories, Patrick sits down with Ben “BTEK” Chung, co-founder of Kinjaz and former member of the Jabbawockeez, a world-famous dance group who first gained popularity from their 2006 appearance on “America’s Best Dance Crew”. Ben holds nothing back in this deep conversation ranging from impactful childhood traumas, to why he started dancing, learning how to cope with loss, and leading a life full of grace and empathy. His recovery from grief and trauma has made an impact on many other’s road to healing through his virtual dance class studio, Kinjaz and the podcast he hosts, “STEEZY”. Through his struggles, Ben has learned how his creative expression can be much more than a hobby, and serve as a cathartic release and grounding force. We would love to hear from you! Email us at [e-mail] Watch/Listen/Subscribe: ⁠⁠@rootedrecoverystories Insta: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/rootedrecoverystories/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@patrickcusterproject Facebook: https://www.promises.com/rooted-recovery-stories/ URL: ⁠https://www.rootedrecoverystories.com⁠ __________________ Resources: Insta: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthamerica URL: https://⁠www.mhanational.org⁠ Promises Behavioral Health – Treatment for addiction, mental health/trauma: URL: ⁠https://www.promisesbehavioralhealth.com⁠ Insta: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/promises_bh/ Follow Ben Chung Insta - @btek_benchung TikTok - @btek_benchung Youtube - ​⁠ // ​⁠ Website - https://www.kinjaz.com Follow Kinjaz: Insta - @Kinjaz / @kinjazdojo / @kinjazpodkast Twitter - @KINJAZ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kinjaz Listen to 'Good Service' Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-service/id1700806068 Follow Patrick Custer! Insta: https://www.instagram.com/patrick_custer/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@patrickcusterproject About Ben Chung: Ben Chung is one of the co-founders of the Kinjaz, but unlike Mike and Anthony, Ben did not join the group til 2014 after his departure from the famous Jabbawockeez. Ben is notably known for being a member of the Jabbawockeez who had won the first season of America's Best Dance Crew and which also had the largest influence on modern dance crews right now. Ben would compete again in season 8 of Amerca's Best Dance Crew along with Anthony Lee, Mike Song, Vinh Nguyen, M-Pact and Villin Lor, Darren Wong, and Pat Cruz in 2015. About Kinjaz: Established in 2010, Kinjaz is a band of brothers on a quest to fearlessly explore the depths of their imagination and artistic purpose. With over 30 total members, including individuals who specialize in other skills besides dance, they consider ourselves an “Artist’s brotherhood,” and are known for their signature intricate choreography style and creative storytelling through dance and new media. Their shared objective is to cultivate “Kin at all costs”, support each other to reach their highest collective potential, and to positively impact the world with their time and abilities in the most fun way possible. They are the movement in the shadows. Respect all…Fear none. #trauma #recovery #podcast #mentalhealth #addiction #lifestyle #hollywood #inspiration #purpose #therapy #tennessee #selfcare #overcome #healing #wellness #goodnews #promisesbehavorialhealth #patrickcuster #struggle #rootedrecovery #dance #benchung #jabbawockeez #breakdance #dancevideo Keywords: trauma, recovery, podcast, mental health, rooted recovery stories, patrick custer, mental health podcast, trauma podcast, anxiety podcast, recovery podcast, coping mechanisms, nashville, abuse, recovery, kinjaz kinjaz dojo, kinjaz dance, kinja, jabbawockeez