From Rock Bottom to Redemption with Ryan McGuire
On today’s episode, I’m honored to have been interviewed by Ryan McGuire on “The Pursuit of Happiness” podcast. In this episode, I get real about my journey from rock bottom to redemption. Growing up, I faced some tough challenges—parental addiction, abuse, and later battling bulimia and PTSD while serving as a Marine. Things didn’t get easier as I stepped into entrepreneurship, struggling with opiate addiction and a ton of personal and professional turbulence.But here’s the thing—hitting rock bottom wasn’t the end of my story. The birth of my son changed everything for me. It sparked a transformation I didn’t see coming. Through therapy and an incredible ayahuasca experience, I found a path to healing and strength that I didn’t know was possible. I talk about the power of love, persistence, and what it means to be a role model for my kids. If you're in a tough spot or just looking for some inspiration, this episode is for you. Trust me, it’s all about relentless perseverance and self-discovery, and I can’t wait to share it with you.So tune in to know more about:My journey from a troubled childhood marked by parental addiction and abuse to overcoming bulimia, PTSD, and opiate addiction as a Marine and entrepreneurWhich inspired a major personal transformation in my lifeHow through therapy and a profound ayahuasca experience, I found healing, strength, and a new path forwardthe power of love, persistence, and being a positive role model, showcasing the importance of self-discovery and relentless perseveranceIf you wanna know more about me and how I can help you align your business and life… Join us at the next event, scheduled for November 14th-16th in Montana, and take your business to the next level!Connect with Ryan on Instagram and listen to his amazing podcast HERE.–We weren’t meant to do this alone… Whether it be business, relationships, or life. This is why this is an invitation for you…to join us inside the Relationships Beat Algorithms Alliance!!!Click here for a summary of the Alliance because if you're coming here into the show notes, there's a good chance you already know! ;)—We’ve made it easy to see George’s top 10 book recommendations! Click here to find George’s top 10 recommended books for mindset, customer journey, and relationships. —Questions or comments about the episode? I’d love to hear from you! Send me a DM over on Instagram @itsgeorgebryant or pop on over to our free Facebook community, Relationship Beat Algorithms. —Links not showing? Hop on over to our podcast blog, mindofgeorge.com/podcast for all the links from the show notes.—What do we talk about in this episode?00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview02:08 Ryan McGuire’s The Pursuit of Happiness04:17 Setting the Stage: George's Story04:45 Surviving Abuse and Bullying05:06 Turning Point: Joining the Marines06:03 Entrepreneurial Journey Begins10:44 The Importance of Self-Love13:36 Reflecting on the Past15:45 The Road to Healing and Success41:15 Emotional Parallels and Self-Reflection42:08 Compensatory Behaviors and Self-Sabotage43:05 Numbing Emotions and Military Life43:27 Entrepreneurship as a New Addiction45:38 Struggles with Suicidal Thoughts46:50 Near-Death Experience and Recovery48:14 Addiction to Opiates and Self-Harm50:48 Fitness as a New Addiction51:21 Caregiving and Loss of a Parent52:29 Dark Days Post-Afghanistan57:29 Breakthroughs with Personal Development01:00:59 Ayahuasca and Radical Life Changes01:25:06 Defining Happiness and Success01:28:15 The Importance of Resilience01:35:46 The Power of Choices01:47:56 Forgiveness and Love01:54:23 Living Without Regrets