Ryan PhillipsRyan Phillips
One For The Road
<p>This week on One For The Road I am joined by Ryan Phillips.</p><p>Ryan is an X professional hockey player who went down the wrong path into organized crime and addiction. He went through many adversity’s including prison then made a lot of changes. Now a global voice in the mental health arena. He cycled crossed 5 countries for that purpose in 2019 including Canada the second largest country in the world. His life story is featured on National Geographic’s hit show Locked up Abroad. He’s a global public speaker and author, who’s done two Tedx talks on ending child sex slavery and mental health. Come this June Ryan will be hosting a T.V. series called True Redemption, with the intention of ending the stigma that is mental illness. He’ll also be 6 years sober come July 8th.</p><br><p>If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave <a href="https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/</a></p><p>or via my website <a href="https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/</a></p><p>Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice.</p><p><a href="https://alcoholchange.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://alcoholchange.org.uk/</a><a href="https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-services</a></p><p><a href="https://nacoa.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nacoa.org.uk/</a></p><p>Show producer- Daniella Attanasio-Martinez</p><p><a href="https://www.grownuphustle.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.grownuphustle.com/</a></p><p>Instagram - @TheDaniellaMartinez</p><p>@GrownupHustle</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Ryan Phillips: From Hockey Dreams to Inspiring Recovery
“The struggles of life is what builds character, and I'm eternally grateful that you had me on.”
Ryan Phillips' story is one of dramatic highs and lows. Once a professional hockey player with dreams of greatness, Ryan found himself entangled in the dark world of organized crime and addiction. His journey took him through the depths of prison and eventually led to a profound spiritual awakening. In this episode of 'One For The Road', hosted by Sobriety Coach David Wilson, Ryan opens up about his tumultuous past and the pivotal moments that steered him towards recovery.
Growing up near aboriginal native culture, Ryan's early life was rich with dreams and aspirations. However, his path took a drastic turn, leading him into the underworld of crime and substance abuse. His candid discussion with David Wilson reveals the raw truth of his struggles, including his time behind bars and the life-changing moments that followed. But Ryan's story doesn't end in darkness. With determination and a newfound purpose, he turned his life around.
Now a global public speaker and author, Ryan has dedicated himself to mental health advocacy. His remarkable journey includes cycling across five countries to raise awareness for mental health, as well as delivering powerful TEDx talks on ending child sex slavery and promoting mental wellness. Listeners will be captivated by Ryan's honesty and resilience. His experiences highlight the importance of sharing personal struggles and building character through adversity.
As he prepares to celebrate six years of sobriety, Ryan's mission to end the stigma surrounding mental illness continues to inspire many. Tune in to hear Ryan Phillips' incredible transformation and discover how he's using his past to make a positive impact on the world.
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