THUDRCAST - UNCOVER - DISCOVER - RECOVER (Taking ACTION towards your best self)
THUDRCAST - UNCOVER - DISCOVER - RECOVER (Taking ACTION towards your best self)
THEUDRCAST: E-192 Ryder | Experience, Strength, and Hope | Addiction
THEUDRCAST: E-192 Ryder | Experience, Strength, and Hope | Addiction
THEUDRCAST: E-192 Ryder | Experience, Strength, and Hope | Addiction
Tuesday 10th June 2025
Ryder shares his path from addiction to recovery, discussing cultural grounding, trauma, and rebuilding family ties.
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THUDRCAST - UNCOVER - DISCOVER - RECOVER (Taking ACTION towards your best self)
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Episode Overview
- Ryder discusses his mixed cultural background and its impact on his life.
- He shares personal stories of overcoming intergenerational trauma.
- The episode highlights Ryder's journey from addiction to sobriety.
- Ryder reflects on rebuilding relationships with his children.
- Desperation can be transformed into a positive force for change.
Desperation is a gift – it's what you choose to do with it that counts.
In this episode of THEUDRCAST, host Bill Ward sits down with Ryder, a man who has walked the rocky path of addiction and crime, only to find his way to recovery. Ryder's journey is a tapestry woven with cultural complexities, intergenerational trauma, and personal growth. He shares candid stories of growing up in a mixed cultural environment, facing bullying and confusion, and ultimately discovering the strength to overcome his challenges.
Ryder talks about the impact of his family's history on his life choices, highlighting the stark contrast between his father's sobriety and the destructive habits of others around him. As a father himself, Ryder reflects on how he has worked to rebuild relationships with his children, emphasising the importance of being present and honest. Throughout the conversation, Ryder discusses the significance of cultural grounding and humility in recovery.
He offers insights into how he navigates parenting while maintaining sobriety, sharing the lessons he's learned along the way. Ryder's experiences are a testament to resilience and the power of change. Bill Ward and Ryder explore the idea that desperation can be a gift, urging those struggling to hold onto hope and reach out for support. Ryder's story is not just about survival but transformation, showing that even in the darkest times, there's a path to light.
So why should you tune in? If you're seeking inspiration or guidance in your own recovery journey or simply want to hear a compelling story of redemption, this episode offers valuable perspectives on overcoming adversity.