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