I am joined by two very special guest hosts Taylor Music and Maddie Winter. they will be turning the microphone around on me as i detail my life’s journey and hopefully through our conversation am able to shed some light on why it is i do me?

Ryan talks with Robert Rosswurm -- a Chaplain for River Cross Hospice -- who Ryan met through Robert's work. Ryan says, "The two of us immediately bonded over our shared love of music and deep conversation." In this interview Robert shares the unique perspective he’s gained from his work consoling those in their final hours.

David K is the author of the book, Prism: Shedding Light on Life with Duchenne. His book does a remarkable job at giving a real life depiction of the hurdles and struggles involved when living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Join us as we discuss why it is we do what it is that we do

Riki is a stem cell recipient, amazing musician, occupational therapist, and overall enthusiast for life that I met a few years ago at the stem cell institute of Panama while getting stem cell therapy myself. In this episode we talk about serendipity, health,  what motivates us and how we can motivate future generations.

Jeff is an endurance motorcyclist riding to raise money for Duchenne. His non-profit, Mile Monsters, is a group of riders from across the country that helps raise awareness and money for this disease. In this episode, we talk about some of his rides, where he stops along the way, how he helps kids understand what it’s like to have a disability, tattoos, Weird Al, serial killers, and more. This is an episode you won’t want to miss.

As the founder and operator of Wishes for Drew, Steve Gunther's appearance on Episode 5 hits close to home for Ryan. After Steve's son was diagnosed with DMD (Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy) at the age of seven, Steve began Wishes for Drew to not only aide with financial support for his son, but also to fund further efforts to find a cure for this disease. Together, they venture into what it looks like to overcome the hurdles that are associated with having, or supporting a loved one with an uncommon condition.

In this episode of "Why Do You," Ryan invites Will Cullen Hart, a leading figure in the realm of modern psychedelic pop music, onto the podcast. Learning to live with the effects of MS over the past decade of his life, Will details his experiences and shares what keeps him motivated and moving forward. Together they discuss how the overcome daily challenges to continue pursuing their passions. 

In the third rendition of the podcast, Ryan hosts world famous photographer Timothy Archibald. Timothy struck nationwide attention with his creation of "Echolilia," a photo series depicting his son's life with autism. Together, Ryan and his guest discuss their use of creativity to overcome their struggles, and explain what keeps them moving forwards.  

In episode 2 of Why Do You?, Ryan welcomes 19-year-old Jake Marrazzo onto the podcast as they discuss the challenges of pursuing their passions while living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Jake details his experiences in college, authoring a book, and founding his non-profit organization, 4 Jake's Sake. 

In this episode of "Why Do You?" Ryan Benton chats with Doctor Sean Felton, a practicing Chiropractor and nutrition enthusiast. Together, they discuss their shared frustrations with the current state of the healthcare system, paired with their hopes for improved access to cutting edge medicines such as stem cell therapy.