In this heartfelt (and hilarious) episode, pop culture podcaster Ryan Bailey joins Liat and MJ for a deep dive into his journey from bullied theater kid to one of the most loved voices in Bravo culture. 💫

Ryan opens up about:

• His childhood and early acting dreams

• Growing up with social anxiety and learning to say "no"

• The heartbreak of divorce and rediscovering love

• Losing his mom and finding signs of connection beyond the veil

• Becoming a dad and redefining purpose

• The story behind So Bad It's Good with Ryan Bailey and what he's learned from hundreds of interviews

It's raw, funny, and full of real healing moments—proof that even through loss, laughter and connection always find a way back. 💙

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Welcome + Ryan's first impressions 02:00 – From acting school to LA casting life 08:30 – Childhood moves & social anxiety 11:00 – The accident that shaped his fear and resilience 14:00 – Growing up with girls, finding safety in art 17:30 – Family dynamics & sibling contrast 20:00 – Emotional sensitivity and people-pleasing 23:00 – The body's signals: AFib, stress & healing 25:00 – How social media fuels division 27:30 – Spiritual perspective: we're all connected 30:00 – Protecting yourself from disappointment 36:00 – Meeting Rebecca & finding love again 38:00 – Marriage, divorce & lessons learned 41:00 – Losing his mom and finding purpose through pain 45:00 – Learning to say no and honor your truth 50:00 – The birth of So Bad It's Good 52:00 – Turning heartbreak into humor 56:00 – His mom's impact and the listener letters 59:00 – Life after loss & signs from the other side 1:05:00 – How grief transformed him 1:07:00 – Closing reflections & what's next

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