better-ish

"He told me he hoped my husband got hit by a truck." We're back for Season 2! Kicking things off with my amazing friend Liz. Also HUGE SHOUTOUT TO Amanda, who wrote and performed our new amazing theme song. Let's get better, y'all. Make sure to subscribe!

"Looking back at it, my ex-husband was never just in a relationship with me. He was always in a relationship with me and my addiction." This week, Ryan introduces the better-ish audience to his sponsor, Dan. Dan has been a huge part of Ryan's recovery, and his own story is just as inspiring. Make sure to subscribe!

"I never wanted to be ignorant of it... but I definitely remember situations where I'd sit there and be like, 'Well I was just as drunk. Do I have a problem?'" What happens when one of the party girls stops the party? This week Ryan talks with Pilon - one of his best and most wild friends. Most importantly, they explore how friendships can change and evolve as one enters recovery. Make sure to share the pod - and subscribe! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

"You need a powerful light to get you out of a powerful darkness." We're back! A little break for vacation that was extended because of COVID, Ryan is excited to return to the podcast! This week, he talks with Mario and Vincent of the alt dark pop band DE LA LUZ. Subscribe, and share with your friends! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

"Some people think it's the subconscious - the schizophrenia. It's actually brain chemicals, which is a really jarring thing to realize. How do my chemicals talk to me? Why do they say bad things?" This week Ryan talks with Colleen, and incredibly gifted artist and writer living with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. They talk about a lot of heavy topics, and what it means to be a living miracle. TW: Self harm, suicide, sexual assault. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

"I would wake up and I would smoke my morning cigarette and I would say out loud to myself: YOU ARE GONNA BE A BADASS TODAY... Think it. Write it. Say it out loud." This week, Ryan talks with Damion and Oksana - and absolute power couple in recovery. Their stories, as individuals and as partners, are truly inspiring. Take a listen! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

"You have to let people grow at their own pace. If you attack them for not growing at the pace you want them to grow at, you're not going to get anywhere." In this episode, Ryan talks with Will, creator of Inherently Fluid Cosmetics. They talk all things make up, beauty, sexuality, gender, relationships, and more. A ton of great shoutouts to resources for those in LGBTQ+ community, and their loved ones. Check it out - and make sure to subscribe! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

"I think we can all forgive you. but if it happens again, I don't know if that'll be true." Then it happened again. This week features Alexa, Ryan's best friend and maid of honor. Alexa is a champion of her own mental health, and shares some great insight on taking care of yourself and the people around you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

"I want this sobriety more than anything in the world." This week Ryan talks with Josue, his first friend he made in the program. Josue shares his story - it is incredible, powerful, and important. Make sure to subscribe, and follow better-ish on all the socials! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

"You surround yourself in this bubble of your own thoughts and you think this is the answer and there's no way around it." In this episode of better-ish, Ryan continues to explore his struggle with addiction and journey to recovery - this time through the lens of his husband, Brayden. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

"Something's bubbling under the surface. I can't exactly put a finger on it, what this issue is. But something is coming." In our FIRST EPISODE, Ryan chats with his oldest and gayest friend Dyllan - regaling the tale of his addiction and journey into recovery, and how it affected his friendships, relationships, and life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app