"How do you make a total left turn from the music industry to the mental health field?"

Ryan Dusick often fields this question, but the reality is that starting over is rarely a clean break—it's usually a long, messy process of grief and self-discovery. In this one-on-one episode, Ryan and Duck dive into the core challenges of major life transitions, from leaving a band at the peak of success to finding new purpose in your 40s.

Ryan shares his journey from losing his identity as a musician to embracing his calling as a therapist, explaining that his change was driven by a commitment to recovery and the realization that his greatest talents were anchored in empathy and connection.

This is essential listening for anyone who is:

• Feeling unfulfilled in their current career, but are afraid to quit.

• Mourning the loss of a past identity (career, relationship, status).

• Facing an unexpected life change and needing motivation to move forward.

The biggest risk isn't trying something new; it's staying still in a life you're unhappy with.

📌 Episode Guide

• 00:00 - Intro

• 01:05 - The Rush Reunion

• 10:45 - The "Left Turn" Identity Crisis

• 16:15 - The Completionist Mindset

• 19:15 - Grieving Your Old Self

• 24:50 - Finding New Purpose

• 28:10 - The Fear of the Unknown

• 42:15 - The Creative Niche

• 46:55 - The Obligation to Quit

• 55:50 - The Riskiest Choice is Doing Nothing

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