Ashleigh Butterss
Ashleigh Butterss
Ep 137. Numbing the Pain: Alcoholism and Sharp Edge Eye Syndrome with Ryan Bayly
Ep 137. Numbing the Pain: Alcoholism and Sharp Edge Eye Syndrome with Ryan Bayly
Ep 137. Numbing the Pain: Alcoholism and Sharp Edge Eye Syndrome with Ryan Bayly
Sunday 24th August 2025
Join Ash and Ryan Bayly as they discuss sobriety, mental health, and living authentically with Sharp Edge Eye Syndrome.
58 minutes
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Ashleigh Butterss
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Sobriety Toolkit
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Episode Overview
- Ryan Bayly shares his 19-year sobriety journey.
- Challenges of living with Sharp Edge Eye Syndrome.
- Importance of emotional resilience and self-worth.
- Connecting with others through shared experiences.
- Building a life that reflects true self.
When we recover loudly, no one needs suffer in silence.
In this compelling episode of Behind The Smile, host Ash Butters is joined by Ryan Bayly, who shares his journey of 19 years of sobriety and the challenges he has faced along the way. Ryan, a 52-year-old who began his sobriety journey at the age of 33, opens up about the ups and downs of life without relying on alcohol to numb the edges.
Throughout the conversation, Ryan reflects on the courage it takes to live authentically, despite the adversities he has faced. Ryan's story is not only about his battle with alcoholism but also includes his experiences with Sharp Edge Eye Syndrome, a condition that has isolated him and challenged his mental health. He describes how, for years, he hid behind a smile, carrying the weight of loneliness and misunderstanding.
His journey to sobriety was the first step in rediscovering himself and learning to live fully, embracing travel, and building a meaningful life. Ryan emphasizes the importance of emotional resilience and self-worth in overcoming life's hurdles. He shares how connecting with others who have faced similar challenges has been crucial to his recovery. The podcast episode highlights the idea of living slowly and deliberately, a concept Ryan adopted after guidance from his psychologist.
Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own struggles and the power of authenticity in healing. Ryan's story serves as a testament to the impact of sharing one's journey openly, as it can be life-changing for others who identify with similar experiences. Ash concludes the episode with a heartfelt reminder that recovering loudly means no one needs to suffer in silence, celebrating the stories of strength and hope shared on the show.