This week on The Dana Grant Show, Dana sits down with Ryan Phillips—former professional hockey player, international speaker, filmmaker, and founder of Bridging Cultures—for one of the most powerful, unfiltered conversations yet.
In this deeply personal episode, Ryan opens up about his journey from trauma and addiction to spiritual awakening and global purpose. After surviving years of unresolved PTSD, addiction to benzodiazepines, and a life of chaos—including incarceration and international smuggling—Ryan now uses his story to spark change and healing worldwide.
Through raw honesty, Ryan shares how he went from being bedridden and suicidal to 10 months clean and leading a movement rooted in connection, service, and love.
🔑 In This Episode, We Explore:
- How Ryan's addiction to benzos nearly cost him everything—and the long road to healing
- The unseen trauma behind addiction, especially in high-achieving men
- His cross-country mental health bike ride and film features on National Geographic
- The brutal truth about benzodiazepines and the pharmaceutical industry’s hidden impact
- Why emotional pain often hides beneath wealth, success, or status
- How he's now helping others through Bridging Cultures, humanitarian work, and global healing projects
- The spiritual lessons that changed everything—and the importance of embodiment, nature, and true surrender
- Why Ryan believes clean living and high frequency are the path to real abundance
- How we all have access to everything we desire—when we decide we’re worth it
🎧 Tune In Now:
This is more than a comeback story—this is a wake-up call for anyone feeling stuck, numbed out, or called to do something more.
Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or your favorite podcast platform.
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📲 Connect with Ryan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theryanphillipsofficial/
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