From Rock Bottom to Redemption with Ryan McGuire

On today’s episode, I’m honored to have been interviewed by Ryan McGuire on “The Pursuit of Happiness” podcast. In this episode, I get real about my journey from rock bottom to redemption. Growing up, I faced some tough challenges—parental addiction, abuse, and later battling bulimia and PTSD while serving as a Marine. Things didn’t get easier as I stepped into entrepreneurship, struggling with opiate addiction and a ton of personal and professional turbulence.

But here’s the thing—hitting rock bottom wasn’t the end of my story. The birth of my son changed everything for me. It sparked a transformation I didn’t see coming. Through therapy and an incredible ayahuasca experience, I found a path to healing and strength that I didn’t know was possible. I talk about the power of love, persistence, and what it means to be a role model for my kids. If you're in a tough spot or just looking for some inspiration, this episode is for you. Trust me, it’s all about relentless perseverance and self-discovery, and I can’t wait to share it with you.

So tune in to know more about:

• My journey from a troubled childhood marked by parental addiction and abuse to overcoming bulimia, PTSD, and opiate addiction as a Marine and entrepreneur
• Which inspired a major personal transformation in my life
• How through therapy and a profound ayahuasca experience, I found healing, strength, and a new path forward
• the power of love, persistence, and being a positive role model, showcasing the importance of self-discovery and relentless perseverance

If you wanna know more about me and how I can help you align your business and life… Join us at the next event, scheduled for November 14th-16th in Montana, and take your business to the next level!

Connect with Ryan on Instagram and listen to his amazing podcast HERE.

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What do we talk about in this episode?

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
02:08 Ryan McGuire’s The Pursuit of Happiness
04:17 Setting the Stage: George's Story
04:45 Surviving Abuse and Bullying
05:06 Turning Point: Joining the Marines
06:03 Entrepreneurial Journey Begins
10:44 The Importance of Self-Love
13:36 Reflecting on the Past
15:45 The Road to Healing and Success
41:15 Emotional Parallels and Self-Reflection
42:08 Compensatory Behaviors and Self-Sabotage
43:05 Numbing Emotions and Military Life
43:27 Entrepreneurship as a New Addiction
45:38 Struggles with Suicidal Thoughts
46:50 Near-Death Experience and Recovery
48:14 Addiction to Opiates and Self-Harm
50:48 Fitness as a New Addiction
51:21 Caregiving and Loss of a Parent
52:29 Dark Days Post-Afghanistan
57:29 Breakthroughs with Personal Development
01:00:59 Ayahuasca and Radical Life Changes
01:25:06 Defining Happiness and Success
01:28:15 The Importance of Resilience
01:35:46 The Power of Choices
01:47:56 Forgiveness and Love
01:54:23 Living Without Regrets