Ep: 39: BEAT Anxiety and Other Stuff | Ryan Light

In this powerful episode Kenny welcomes Ryan Light, a coach specializing in anxiety and depression, and founder of BeatAnxiety.me. Ryan shares his journey of overcoming childhood trauma, severe anxiety, and depression, including a suicide attempt that became a turning point in his life. The conversation delves deep into the complexities of trauma, the importance of feeling and processing emotions, and the critical role of forgiveness in healing. Ryan offers practical advice for those struggling with their mental health, emphasizing the interconnection of emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. This episode is a compelling testament to resilience, self-love, and the transformative power of faith and community support.

00:00 Introduction Trailor

05:38 Ryan's Backstory: Military and Personal Struggles

12:47 Journey to Self-Healing and Coaching

31:17 Physical Exercise as a Coping Mechanism

33:02 The Gym as a Distraction

33:36 Endurance Running and Self-Discovery

34:52 Balancing Family and Personal Goals

35:12 The Impact of Injuries

39:26 The Role of Anxiety

40:38 Understanding Types of Anxiety

41:08 The Connection Between Trauma and Anxiety

43:34 Attachment Styles and Loneliness

46:10 The Importance of Feeling Emotions

54:05 The Power of Forgiveness

57:09 Journaling for Healing

01:04:41 The Impact of Labels and Victim Mentality

01:06:04 Breaking Free from Victim Mentality

01:07:19 Addiction to Trauma and Drama

01:07:57 Rock Bottom and the Path to Recovery

01:09:23 The Role of Faith and Community

01:17:01 Understanding Self-Love and Self-Care

01:23:55 Finding Purpose Through Pain

01:25:20 Chasing Failure and Embracing Feedback

01:29:59 Roadmap for Overcoming Hopelessness

01:30:51 Navigating Toxic Shame

01:36:18 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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The show's name "Patina'd Podcast:"

Most people are attracted to antiqued things, whether it's furniture, vehicles, or music. There is something about age and weathering that draws us in. Many will copout with buying "vintage" looking items, but wishing they had the authentic originals; The piece with 100 years of patina that can't be replicated.

This also happens in the human experience! There are people who choose to appear wise without the experience to back it up; They offer to themselves the phony version. Others will allow misery to make them better, wiser, and Patina'd. This show is to highlight the others.

*Disclaimer* By giving the interviewee freedom to share their story, there may be points of view expressed that Kenny Hill and Recovery Hill do not agree with. But this is their story, their opinions, their advice, and can potentially be very helpful to someone.