**Trigger warning - this episode contains discussions of sensitive topics and traumatic events, including drug addiction, child sexual abuse and domestic abuse. Listener discretion is advised.**This week, we are joined by Ryan Harland, author of the acclaimed memoir "Riding the Storm," who has bravely stepped forward to share his harrowing story, using his own experiences to drive systemic change and empower others to reclaim their lives.

Ryan's path has been marked by unimaginable adversity. As a child, he endured sexual abuse and physical violence at the hands of his own father, a trauma that would cast a long shadow over his formative years. The devastating loss of his beloved brother only compounded his pain, sending Harland into a downward spiral of depression, toxic relationships, and a desperate search for purpose.

You can reach out to Ryan here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-harlanduk/

and you can find Ryan's book here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-harlanduk/