The Harder to Breathe Podcast

The Harder to Breathe Podcast

Honest and vulnerable conversations about the challenges we face and how to work through them; hosted by Maroon 5's founding drummer, therapist, author, and mental health advocate Ryan Dusick.

Episodes

April 29, 2025 84 mins

On today’s episode of “Harder to Breathe'', host, founding drummer of “Maroon 5”, and licensed therapist, Ryan Dusick is joined by co-host and actor Brian “Duck” Maillard for a conversation with Artist and Creativity Coach, Marc Sheff.

 

Marc is a renowned and award winning artist who has absolutely set the NYC art scene ablaze with his incredible work in resin. In addition to his art, he has recently open...

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On today’s episode of “Harder to Breathe'', host, founding drummer of “Maroon 5”, and licensed therapist, Ryan Dusick is joined by co-host and actor Brian “Duck” Maillard for a conversation with LA based psychologist and author, Dr. Jessica Zucker.

 

Dr. Zucker has been a womens’ health advocate for years, choosing to become a clinical psychologist in order to give women a voice for their pain, both physic...

On today’s episode of “Harder to Breathe'', host, founding drummer of “Maroon 5”, and licensed therapist, Ryan Dusick is joined by co-host and actor Brian “Duck” Maillard for a quick conversation surrounding Netflix’s hit psychological drama, “Adolescence”.

 

The mini series is a technical marvel– comprised of 4 episodes that each utilize just a single continuous take to capture all the action. It’s a rema...

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On today’s episode of “Harder to Breathe'', host, founding drummer of “Maroon 5”, and licensed therapist, Ryan Dusick is joined by co-host and actor Brian “Duck” Maillard for a conversation with “The Deepest Man in the World”, Pro Athlete William Trubridge.

 

William holds 18 World Records in Free Diving, a sport in which an individual dives straight down into the depths of the ocean… for as long and as de...

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On this very special episode of “Harder to Breathe'', host, founding drummer of “Maroon 5”, and licensed therapist, Ryan Dusick is joined by co-host and actor Brian “Duck” Maillard for a phenomenal conversation with the lead vocalist and songwriter of “Halestorm”: Lzzy Hale.

 

Lzzy Hale, alongside her band “Halestorm”, has become a household name in the Hard Rock space. With more than 3.5 Million monthly l...

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On today’s episode of “Harder to Breathe'', host, founding drummer of “Maroon 5”, and licensed therapist, Ryan Dusick is joined by co-host and actor Brian “Duck” Maillard for a light-hearted conversation about the beauty of Spring, Personal Growth, and Prestige TV.

 

After a number of their intro conversations have been cut short in the past, Ryan and Duck have decided to take a moment to catch up with eac...

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March 25, 2025 89 mins

On today’s episode of “Harder to Breathe", host, founding drummer of “Maroon 5”, and licensed therapist, Ryan Dusick is joined by co-host and actor Brian “Duck” Maillard for a deep and inspirational conversation with Doug Bopst.

 

Doug has been through it all. Early in his teens he became addicted to hard drugs– a path that would ultimately lead him to becoming a Drug Dealer, getting caught by the police, ...

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On today’s episode of “Harder to Breathe'', host, founding drummer of “Maroon 5”, and licensed therapist, Ryan Dusick is joined by co-host and actor Brian “Duck” Maillard for a totally unexpected conversation with Shawn O’Malley– known as both a Podcast Host & Finance Professional.

 

On the “Harder to Breathe” Podcast we ask our guests to be open and vulnerable so that we can see the person behind the succ...

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March 11, 2025 95 mins

On today’s episode of “Harder to Breathe'', host and founding drummer of “Maroon 5” Ryan Dusick is joined by co-host and actor Brian “Duck” Maillard for an instantly engaging, inspiring, and uplifting conversation with Musician, Coach, and Speaker Brant Menwar.

 

Brant spent years as a touring musician, hopping around the country in a van or in whatever vehicle was available as he moved from gig to gig. It...

March 4, 2025 101 mins

On today’s episode of “Harder to Breathe'', host, founding drummer of “Maroon 5”, and as of now… officially licensed therapist, Ryan Dusick is joined by co-host and actor Brian “Duck” Maillard for an eye-opening conversation with David Robson, a fantastic Science Journalist known for “The Laws of Connection”.

 

Despite growing up with terrible social anxiety, David has become an incredible writer and speak...

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On today’s episode of “Harder to Breathe'', host, founding drummer of “Maroon 5”, and licensed therapist, Ryan Dusick is joined by co-host and actor Brian “Duck” Maillard for a conversation with iconic television star and mental health activist, Mädchen Amick.

 

Mädchen was organized and well put together from a young age. She moved to Los Angeles at just 16 years old, and quickly found her footing in the ...

On today’s episode of “Harder to Breathe'', host and founding drummer of “Maroon 5” Ryan Dusick is joined by co-host and actor Brian “Duck” Maillard for a riveting conversation with Dr. Robb Kelly: a psychologist, speaker, life coach, and author with some controversial opinions regarding addiction.

 

In what is perhaps the most respectfully contentious episode of the podcast yet, Dr. Rob Kelly and Ryan hav...

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February 11, 2025 94 mins

On today’s episode of “Harder to Breathe'', host and founding drummer of “Maroon 5” Ryan Dusick is joined by co-host and actor Brian “Duck” Maillard for a respectful debate with the “Anti-Therapist, Therapist” Diana Mandell.

 

Diana’s personal experiences in life have led her into interaction after interaction with poor therapists. She feels that, as a general note, the majority of therapists out there are...

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On today’s episode of “Harder to Breathe'', host and founding drummer of “Maroon 5” Ryan Dusick is joined by co-host and actor Brian “Duck” Maillard for a very special in-person conversation with Matt Wallace: the Record Producer for “Songs About Jane”.

 

Ryan and Matt crossed paths at exactly the right time in both of their lives. Maroon 5 was on the cusp of greatness, but they needed someone who could co...

January 28, 2025 84 mins

On today’s episode of “Harder to Breathe'', host and founding drummer of “Maroon 5” Ryan Dusick is joined by co-host and actor Brian “Duck” Maillard for an in-person conversation with Ryan’s longtime friend, Podcast Host, Author, Speaker, and Financial Guide, Chris Panagiotu.

 

Chris is an all-or-nothing guy, and he wears that designation proudly. He carries that passion and energy in every aspect of his l...

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On today’s episode of “Harder to Breathe'', host and founding drummer of “Maroon 5” Ryan Dusick is joined by co-host and actor Brian “Duck” Maillard for a fascinating conversation with celebrity makeup artist, influencer, and CEO, Jamie Greenberg.

 

Duck’s relationship with Jamie goes back to their days together at Ithaca College in a co-ed dorm space. In the years since, Jamie moved from job to job before...

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On today’s episode of “Harder to Breathe'', host and founding drummer of “Maroon 5” Ryan Dusick is joined by co-host and actor Brian “Duck” Maillard to break down the impact, fear, and trauma surrounding the current LA Wildfires. Afterwards, the duo are joined by the host of the “Dopey” Podcast, David Manheim, for an incredible conversation surrounding Recovery, Fun, and so much more.

 

Living in LA during...

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On the season two premiere of “Harder to Breathe'', host and founding drummer of “Maroon 5” Ryan Dusick is joined by co-host and actor Brian “Duck” Maillard for a conversation with Emmy Award Nominated Actor, Ben Feldman.

 

Ben has played iconic roles in shows such as Mad Men and SuperStore. He found quick success out of College, immediately booking an understudy role on Broadway, as well as a role in a TV...

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On the season one finale of “Harder to Breathe'', host and founding drummer of “Maroon 5” Ryan Dusick is joined by co-host and actor Brian “Duck” Maillard for an honest conversation about the first season of the podcast, how things have gone so far, and how they hope things will go moving forward into season two.

 

Putting together honest, truthful, and authentic interviews about mental health requires a c...

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December 10, 2024 94 mins

For today’s episode of “Harder to Breathe'', host and founding drummer of “Maroon 5” Ryan Dusick is joined by co-host and actor Brian “Duck” Maillard for an incredibly beautiful and pure conversation with best-selling novelist, Allie Larkin. 

 

Allie’s warmth and compassion is unmistakable. Her earnestness finds its way into everything she says, and the conversation between the three flows effortlessly. Th...


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