My Mom Had 2 Months to Live, My Best Friend Took His Own Life, Then This Happened

The Mental Healness Podcast · Jun 28, 2026 · 50m

What happens when your body nearly kills you, your mom is given 2 months to live, and your best friend takes his own life? For James Benefico, founder and CEO of Organic Muscle, those three tragedies became the fuel for one of the most powerful wellness movements in the country.In this episode of the Mental Healness Podcast, I sit down with James Benefico — founder of Organic Muscle, the #1 USDA certified organic pre-workout in the country, and co-host of The Jesus Way Podcast. James opens up about the near-death experience that launched his company, the hospital room that changed his view of…