On this episode of Cracking the Code Ryan has on his dear friend Jim who has been an instrumental part in Ryan's recovery. Jim dives into his childhood and how at a young age he went down a difficult path of trial and tribulations. Jim is proud to say he is 42 years sober and is helping other individuals on their journey to recovery.

This episode includes a discussion of suicidal ideation. Please keep this in mind when deciding how and when you'll listen to the episode. For resources on this topic, you can visit https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help

On this episode of Cracking the Code, Ryan has on his dear friend Armen. During this episode, Armen discusses his childhood, and journey to recovery. He also offers some wisdom to those who might be struggling with their recovery. Armen has been sober for 30 years and looks at every day as a blessing. One of the biggest lessons Armen shared with us is that you need to learn to accept the things you can't control.

On this episode of Cracking the Code, Ryan sits down with someone who has had a profound impact on not only his daughter's life but also his own. Dr. Lauren Krueger Weeks is the founder and director of F.U.S.E, a private non-profit school for preschool to 1st grade that also offers after-school group programs and therapeutic summer programs. The school educates typical children and children with social and emotional challenges (such as ADHD, High-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder, Anxiety, Social Communications Disorder, etc..) Through this episode, they discuss Lauren's journey to getting where she is today and the personal impact F.U.S.E has had on his daughter and family.

To learn more about F.U.S.E you can visit their website at https://www.fuseprogram.com/fuse-approach/

On this week's podcast episode, Ryan sits down with Claude Brown. Ryan had the honor of meeting Claude at a mentoring event for inmates. He saw how Claude worked to help them get through challenging times. Since then, they have become good friends.

During this episode, Claude speaks on his upbringing and the difficult things he went through, and how it led him down a bad path. Claude has since changed his life around and works to help others who have experienced similar things.

If you're interested in learning more about Claude and the coaching services he offers you can follow his Instagram at @cleanslatemotivation or email him at cleanslatemotivation@gmail.com

On this episode of Cracking the Code, one of Ryan's dear friends, Bob Balfour comes on with his business partner and friend, John Perry to discuss their new coaching business, Solutions for Men, and their own individual journeys to recovery.

Solutions for Men is committed to empowering men on their journey towards holistic health, wellness, and recovery. Their mission is to provide a supportive and informative online platform where men can find the guidance, resources, and community they need to take charge of their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

To learn more visit their website at: https://www.solutions4men.com/

Follow them on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/solutions4men/

On this episode of Cracking the Code, Ryan sits down with good friend Eric Mazzeo for a heartfelt conversation about how vulnerability is an important part of recovery.

Eric is the Assistant Director of Youth Substance Abuse Prevention for the town of Everett.

The conversation delves into various aspects of personal and professional development, emphasizing the importance of faith, discipline, empathy, and self-awareness in navigating life's challenges.

Ryan and Marie cover personal experiences, life lessons, and the importance of empathy and understanding.