better-ish

By Ryan Rehak

Sober since 1/28/22. Gay since 4/19/1994.

Happy-ish. Healthy-ish. Better-ish.... more

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How many episodes does better-ish have?

The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.

better-ish episodes:

September 07, 2023 EP11: I Just Gotta Try // He Called My Friends Window Lickers
"He told me he hoped my husband got hit by a truck."

We're back for Season 2! Kicking things off with my amazing friend Liz. Also HUGE SHOUTOUT TO Amanda, who wrote and performed our new amazing theme song. Let's get better, y'all.

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54min
October 20, 2022 EP10: Spiritually Bankrupt // Sucking Dicks Behind La Quinta For Meth
"Looking back at it, my ex-husband was never just in a relationship with me. He was always in a relationship with me and my addiction."

This week, Ryan introduces the better-ish audience to his sponsor, Dan. Dan has been a huge part of Ryan's recovery, and his own story is just as inspiring.

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1h 11min
October 13, 2022 EP9: You Were Gonna Eat Me Alive // Hey P, I'm In Rehab!
"I never wanted to be ignorant of it... but I definitely remember situations where I'd sit there and be like, 'Well I was just as drunk. Do I have a problem?'"

What happens when one of the party girls stops the party? This week Ryan talks with Pilon - one of his best and most wild friends. Most importantly, they explore how friendships can change and evolve as one enters recovery.

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59min
October 06, 2022 EP8: Modern David Bowie // You Don't Need To Be Sad All The Time
"You need a powerful light to get you out of a powerful darkness."

We're back! A little break for vacation that was extended because of COVID, Ryan is excited to return to the podcast! This week, he talks with Mario and Vincent of the alt dark pop band DE LA LUZ.

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1h 11min
September 08, 2022 EP7: A Murderer Eating Candy Apples // A Long, Luxurious Breakdown
"Some people think it's the subconscious - the schizophrenia. It's actually brain chemicals, which is a really jarring thing to realize. How do my chemicals talk to me? Why do they say bad things?"

This week Ryan talks with Colleen, and incredibly gifted artist and writer living with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. They talk about a lot of heavy topics, and what it means to be a living miracle.

TW: Self harm, suicide, sexual assault.
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1h 6min
September 01, 2022 EP6: Gonna Die With A Bong In My Hand // That Sweet Chubby Kid
"I would wake up and I would smoke my morning cigarette and I would say out loud to myself: YOU ARE GONNA BE A BADASS TODAY... Think it. Write it. Say it out loud."

This week, Ryan talks with Damion and Oksana - and absolute power couple in recovery. Their stories, as individuals and as partners, are truly inspiring. Take a listen!
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1h 2min
August 25, 2022 EP5: Making Space to Grow // Marjorie Taylor Greene (That Bitch)
"You have to let people grow at their own pace. If you attack them for not growing at the pace you want them to grow at, you're not going to get anywhere."

In this episode, Ryan talks with Will, creator of Inherently Fluid Cosmetics. They talk all things make up, beauty, sexuality, gender, relationships, and more. A ton of great shoutouts to resources for those in LGBTQ+ community, and their loved ones.

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1h 20min
August 18, 2022 EP4: Popping an Emotional Pimple // A Muppet with HIV
"I think we can all forgive you. but if it happens again, I don't know if that'll be true."
Then it happened again.
This week features Alexa, Ryan's best friend and maid of honor. Alexa is a champion of her own mental health, and shares some great insight on taking care of yourself and the people around you.
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1h 17min
August 11, 2022 EP3: The Tortured Artist // Getting A Blowjob From Jesus
"I want this sobriety more than anything in the world."

This week Ryan talks with Josue, his first friend he made in the program. Josue shares his story - it is incredible, powerful, and important.

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1h 2min
August 04, 2022 EP2: Red Flags All Around // Pour One Out Into My Mouth
"You surround yourself in this bubble of your own thoughts and you think this is the answer and there's no way around it."
In this episode of better-ish, Ryan continues to explore his struggle with addiction and journey to recovery - this time through the lens of his husband, Brayden.
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1h 8min

FAQs about better-ish:

How many episodes does better-ish have?

The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.