Episode 26. Turning Pain into Purpose with Jebediah Ryan

In this episode, Jebediah Ryan shares his inspiring story of overcoming methamphetamine addiction and transforming his life into something truly beautiful. Once trapped in the grips of addiction, Jebediah now dedicates his life to helping others. He’s the founder of a successful organization offering dedicated men's disability support services across Queensland & NSW, Australia. Jebediah opens up about the darkest chapters of his life, the turning points that led to his recovery, and the transformative lessons he’s learned along the way. We also dive into his passion for empowering men, his mission to provide meaningful support, and the drive behind his work with the NDIS community.

Learn more about Jeb and Heart Led Support:

www.heartledsupport.com

@jebediah_ryan

Chapters

00:00 The Joys of Parenthood

03:52 Establishing Heart Lead Foundation

06:42 The Journey of Self-Discovery

09:59 Vulnerability and Masculinity

12:52 Childhood Challenges and Resilience

15:48 Navigating Early Adulthood and Relationships

18:58 The Impact of Substance Abuse

22:04 Finding Purpose Through Adversity

38:47 The Curious Mind and Experimentation

39:39 Australia Day and First Encounter with Meth

40:30 The Dark Journey of Addiction

41:48 Turning Point: Detox and Recovery

43:05 Cultural Connections and New Beginnings

45:27 Returning to Automotive Work

46:46 Fatherhood and Family Court Struggles

49:00 Navigating Co-Parenting Challenges

51:19 Personal Growth and New Relationships

54:37 Reclaiming Power and Asking for Help

56:35 Tools for Transformation

58:01 The Role of Fatherhood

01:02:02 Personal Development and Spiritual Growth

01:06:02 Finding Balance and Purpose

01:06:58 The Hero's Journey

01:10:18 Words of Encouragement to the Past Self

01:11:28 Final Thoughts and Community Offering

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Music by Nella Banner

Podcast Artwork: Design By Aether

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