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Rock Bottom With Ryan
After 18 years of drinking, countless blackouts, arrests, and hospital stays, I finally hit my bottom—and started to climb. This podcast is about what it really looks like to get sober. No sugarcoating. No step-by-step manual. Just honest conversations about addiction, recovery, relapse, and everything in between. If you’ve struggled, if someone you love is struggling, or if you just want to understand the chaos behind the bottle—this is for you. Let’s talk about what happens after rock bottom.
Episodes
- Rock Bottom With Ryan
91: A Man Named Caleb
In this episode of Rock Bottom with Ryan, Caleb shares his journey through addiction, recovery, and personal growth. He discusses his early experiences with…
- Rock Bottom With Ryan
90: Steve - Recovered and Motivated
In this episode of Rock Bottom with Ryan, Stephen Watt shares his journey through addiction, starting from his childhood and the influences that shaped his…
- Rock Bottom With Ryan
89: Amber Hollingsworth: Put The Shovel Down
In this episode of Rock Bottom with Ryan, Amber Hollingsworth shares her unique journey into the field of recovery, stemming from her childhood in an addicted…
- Rock Bottom With Ryan
88: Pierre - The Unsung Song
In this episode, we sit down with Pierre, a musician whose journey through alcohol and marijuana use ultimately led him to something far greater than…
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87: Doug - Sober Eh
In this episode of Rock Bottom with Ryan, Doug Matthews shares his profound journey through addiction, recovery, and the importance of community support. He…
- Rock Bottom With Ryan
86: Bernardo 2.0
In this episode, Bernardo shares his powerful journey of addiction and recovery, detailing the struggles he faced and the pivotal moments that led him to seek…
- Rock Bottom With Ryan
85: Music Is My Muse
In this episode, J Addy shares his journey of growing up with severe autism, the challenges he faced, and how he found solace and purpose in music. He…
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84: Kenneth: 12 Faces of Sober (RR Series)
In this episode of Rock Bottom, Kenneth shares his journey through addiction, detailing his early influences, the transition to problematic drinking, and the…
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83: 13 Days - Stephanie Returns
In this episode of Rock Bottom with Ryan, Stephanie Kelly shares her powerful journey through addiction, recovery, and the challenges she faced as a nurse…
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82: Sober Daisy
In this episode, Daisy shares her journey of recovery from marijuana addiction, discussing her childhood experiences, the impact of losing her parents, and the…
- Rock Bottom With Ryan
81: Recovery Reps with Harry - Trading Heroine for Health
In this episode of Rock Bottom with Ryan, host Ryan interviews Harrison, who shares his journey through addiction, specifically focusing on his experience with…
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80: Pulling From the Bottle - Big Jack
In this episode of Rock Bottom with Ryan, Big Jack shares his powerful journey through addiction and recovery. He discusses his early experiences with alcohol…
- Rock Bottom With Ryan
79: Tanya - The Peace We Crave
In this conversation, Tanya shares her journey of recovery from alcoholism, detailing her early experiences with alcohol, the escalation of her drinking during…
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78: The Undead Club - Brandon and Amanda
In this episode of Rock Bottom with Ryan, hosts Ryan and Rachel engage with the Undead Club, a couple who share their powerful recovery stories from addiction…
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77: Highly Sensitive Person - Gretchen
In this conversation, Gretchen shares her journey of sobriety and self-discovery as a highly sensitive person. She discusses her early experiences with…
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76: Julie - From Blackout to Recovery
In this conversation, Julie H shares her personal experiences with addiction, detailing the struggles of blacking out and losing control during her heavy…
- Rock Bottom With Ryan
75: 43 Years Sober: Minnesota Mike (Quick Sip of Sobriety)
In this episode of Rock Bottom with Ryan, Minnesota Mike shares his powerful journey of overcoming alcoholism after 43 years of struggle. He reflects on his…
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74: Andrew Shaw - A Conversation about Mental Health
In this episode of Rock Bottom with Ryan, Andrew Shaw shares his journey into the field of psychology and coaching, emphasizing the importance of mental health…
- Rock Bottom With Ryan
73: Spiritual Awakening: Natalie (Rachel's Recovery Room)
In this conversation, Rachel and Natalie explore Natalie's journey through addiction, her experiences with trauma, and her path to recovery. Natalie shares her…
- Rock Bottom With Ryan
72: A Rock Bottom AlcoHoliday
In this episode of Rock Bottom with Ryan, hosts Ryan and Rachel discuss their experiences of celebrating the holidays sober. They reflect on the challenges and…
- Rock Bottom With Ryan
71: No Booze! - A Conversation with Austin
In this episode, Austin Henson shares his journey of sobriety, detailing his struggles with alcohol from a young age and the impact it had on his life and…
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70: Finally Free - Amanda
In this episode of Rock Bottom with Ryan, Amanda shares her profound journey through addiction, trauma, and recovery. From her struggles with alcohol and the…
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69: Motivated (RR Series)
In this episode of Rock Bottom with Ryan, Elyssa shares her inspiring journey to sobriety, detailing her struggles with alcohol and the impact it had on her…
- Rock Bottom With Ryan
68: Louder Than My Demons - Jozey Speaks Up
In this episode, Jozey shares his journey to sobriety, reflecting on his past struggles with addiction, the impact of childhood experiences, and the…
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67: Model Behavior - A Conversation with Mark
In this episode of Rock Bottom with Ryan, host Ryan engages in a heartfelt conversation with Mark Cole, a 19-year-old model from the UK. Mark shares his…
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66: Savage Sobriety - Amanda's Journey from Rock Bottom
In this episode of Rock Bottom with Ryan, Amanda shares her journey through addiction, recovery, and personal growth. From her challenging childhood and early…
- Rock Bottom With Ryan
65: Trust Issues: A Rachel and Ryan Discussion (Quick Sip of Sobriety)
In this episode, Ryan and Rachel discuss the long-term consequences of addiction and recovery, exploring themes such as financial repercussions, relationship…
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64: Undefeated: Julian (RR Series)
In this episode of Rock Bottom with Ryan, Julian, known as the Hope Dealer, shares his powerful journey through addiction, recovery, and personal…
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63: The Hard Truth - Author Chris Najera
In this episode of Rock Bottom with Ryan, Chris Najera shares his personal journey of addiction and recovery, detailing his early experiences with alcohol, the…
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62: Kevin Clark - Life on the Inclyne
In this conversation, Kevin Clark (Owner of Inclyne fitness wear) shares his personal journey involving drug possession and the legal consequences that…
- Rock Bottom With Ryan
61: Triggered: Real Talk with Ryan and Rachel (Quick Sip of Sobriety)
In this episode of Rock Bottom with Ryan and Rachel, the hosts delve into the various triggers that individuals face in sobriety. They discuss personal…
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60: Murphy's Law (RR Series)
In this episode of Rock Bottom with Ryan, Mike Murphy shares his journey through addiction, recovery, and the importance of community support. He discusses his…
- Rock Bottom With Ryan
59: Kevin Lanning - How He Rose Above
In this conversation, Kevin Lanning, host of Rise Above with Kevin Lanning, discusses the complexities of addiction, emphasizing that it is a disease rooted in…
- Rock Bottom With Ryan
58: Thankful - Real Talk with Ryan and Rachel (Quick Sip of Sobriety)
In this episode of Rock Bottom with Ryan, the hosts Ryan and Rachel discuss the importance of gratitude in their recovery journeys. They reflect on their…
- Rock Bottom With Ryan
57: Hold On - Anthony (RR Series)
In this conversation, Anthony Degasperis discusses the impact of keeping secrets during recovery from addiction. He emphasizes the importance of honesty and…
- Rock Bottom With Ryan
56: Not So Average Joes - Truth Q and A (RR Series)
In this conversation, Ryan and Rachel have Joseph back on the show! Joseph Pennell discusses the importance of embracing humor as a tool for personal growth.He…
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55: Waiting Through Sobriety: Kaitlin (RR Series)
In this conversation, Kaitlin Gill shares her profound journey of self-discovery and recovery from addiction, triggered by a poignant moment with her daughter…
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54: Coached, Committed, Changed: Melissa (RR Series)
Rachel and Ryan talk with Melissa. The conversation explores a personal health transformation journey, highlighting the Melissa's commitment to significant…
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53: The Moment My Body Said 'Enough' - Jacob's Path to Recovery
In this episode of Rock Bottom with Ryan, Jacob shares his personal journey of overcoming alcohol dependence, detailing his early experiences with drinking…
- Rock Bottom With Ryan
52: Keep The Change (RR Series)
In this conversation, Rachel and Ryan share their journey of navigating career transitions and personal challenges. Ryan recounts a recent experience at an…
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51: The Hard Why - Jessica (RR Series}
In this powerful episode, Jessica opens up about the emotional journey of a mother fighting her way through the family court system. She shares the heartbreak…
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50: A New Generation of Sobriety - Logan
In this episode of Rock Bottom with Ryan, Logan shares his journey of recovery from addiction, starting from his childhood experiences with alcohol to his…
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49: Sober: Strong - Christopher Cohen (RR Series)
In this episode of Rock Bottom with Ryan, Chris Cohen shares his journey from a troubled childhood to becoming the founder of Sober Strong Apparel. He…
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48: Goal Plan System - Progress Not Perfection with Rachel and Ryan (RR Series)
In this conversation, Rachel and Ryan share their harrowing experiences of being arrested for DUI. They recount the moments leading up to their arrests, their…
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47: Emily - Insanity and Surrender
In this conversation, Emily Killeen shares her harrowing experience with alcohol and substance abuse, detailing the insanity of drinking while on Antabuse, the…
- Rock Bottom With Ryan
46: Bear Crawling Towards Healing: Brenton (RR Series)
In this episode of Rock Bottom with Ryan, Brenton shares his inspiring journey from addiction to recovery, highlighting the importance of community, aftercare…
- Rock Bottom With Ryan
45: FIT - Finding Inner Transformation - Khrys (RR Series)
In this episode of Rock Bottom with Ryan, Khrystofer shares his journey from a loving but complicated upbringing to the challenges of high school, where he…
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44: Addiction, Appearance, and Acceptance with Ashley Crown
In this episode of Rock Bottom with Ryan, Ashley Crown shares his transformative journey from a high-functioning addict in Miami to a successful CEO in…
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43: Grieving the Old Me - Amy Walker
In this episode of Rock Bottom with Ryan, Amy Walker shares her journey from addiction to recovery. She discusses her early experiences with alcohol, the…
- Rock Bottom With Ryan
42: Determined, Uplifted, Invincible - Bernardo (RR Series)
In this episode of Rock Bottom, Ryan and Rachel talk to Bernardo. Bernardo Hernandez shares his journey through childhood confusion, abandonment, and the…
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41: When the Bottle Breaks - Jimmy Thistle's Sobriety Journey
In this conversation, Ryan and Jimmy Thistle explore the journey of recovery from addiction, discussing childhood influences, the onset of drinking, and the…
- Rock Bottom With Ryan
40: The Power of Pause: Ryan and Rachel Talk Patience - RR Series
In this episode of Rock Bottom with Ryan, hosts Ryan and Rachel delve into the theme of patience in sobriety. They share personal experiences of their early…
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39: Art - Downward Spiral to Spiritual Awakening
In this episode of Rock Bottom with Ryan, Rachel and Ryan talk to Art. Art Arguello shares his journey from social drinking in high school to becoming an…
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38: Mike - How Sobriety Sparked a Mission
In this episode of Rock Bottom with Ryan, Mike shares his journey from addiction to recovery, discussing his childhood in a family affected by substance abuse…
Rock Bottom With Ryan37: Losing It All to Find Myself - Linsey
In this episode, Ryan and Rachel chat with Linsey. Linsey shares her journey from a seemingly perfect life to the depths of addiction and her path to recovery…
Rock Bottom With Ryan36: Victim Mentality - Ryan and Rachel Share Their Perspectives
In this episode of Rock Bottom with Ryan, hosts Ryan and Rachel delve into the complexities of victim mentality in recovery. They explore how this mindset can…
Rock Bottom With Ryan35: Pouring With Purpose - How The Dry Oak Redefines Connection
In this conversation, Taylor and Cayla, co-founders of The Dry Oak, share their journey from addiction to creating a thriving non-alcoholic beverage store…
Rock Bottom With Ryan34: Wired For Change - A Cyber Analyst's Journey from Addiction to Purpose
In this conversation, Joseph Pennell shares his journey from a troubled childhood marked by trauma and family struggles to becoming a cyber intelligence…
Rock Bottom With Ryan33: Amber - Born In Chaos, Reborn In Sobriety - Part 2
In part 2 of this episode of Rock Bottom with Ryan, Amber shares her powerful journey of survival, resilience, and transformation. Exposed to alcohol at a very…
Rock Bottom With Ryan32: Rising Clear - My First Year Sober
In this heartfelt episode, Ryan reflects on his journey to sobriety as he approaches one year of being sober. He shares the struggles and triumphs he faced…