Mrs. X Can Suck It. | #27

For today's episode of "Harder to Breathe'', host and founding drummer of "Maroon 5" Ryan Dusick is joined by co-host and actor Brian "Duck" Maillard for an incredibly beautiful and pure conversation with best-selling novelist, Allie Larkin.

Allie's warmth and compassion is unmistakable. Her earnestness finds its way into everything she says, and the conversation between the three flows effortlessly. That is no doubt in part due to Allie's pre-existing relationship with Duck, which goes all the way back to their first ever acting class at Ithaca College in New York State.

Despite Allie's pleasant demeanor, she's dealt with some struggles in her life, which have led her to separating herself from her biological family and being very intentional about creating community for herself. Beyond that, she has also had to learn how to navigate ADHD, and through her understanding of her diagnosis, has come to realize that she actually IS a very smart and capable person, despite what her teacher might have said. (Suck it, Mrs. X!)

It's the exact sort of discussion we aim for on the "Harder to Breathe" Podcast– a conversation that is relatable, eye-opening, authentic, and promises that there is in fact an enjoyable and exciting life on the other side of whatever it is that you may be going through.

0:00:00 Introduction & Duck's Triumphant Performance Arc

0:05:45 Ryan's Take on Duck's Performance

0:09:22 Duck's Touching Family Experience

0:12:57 Recognizing the Great Moments as an Adult

0:15:49 Accepting Praise as Shared Appreciation

0:18:31 Today's Guest: Allie Larkin

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0:22:06 Allie Larkin Joins the Podcast & Shares her Relationship with Duck

0:30:54 The Impact of Allie's College Experience

0:37:32 Handling and Growing Through ADHD

0:40:49 Finding the "Zone" within Hyperfocus

0:44:03 Navigating Feedback as a Bestseller Fictional Author

0:54:40 What Ryan is Most Proud Of

0:55:58 Working Through Difficulties Through Writing

0:58:04 Chosen Families vs. Birth Families

1:03:14 Are The Books "Chick Lit."?

1:07:26 Ryan's Connection to Family

1:13:21 The "True Hearts Collective"

1:21:11 How to Join the Collective

1:24:44 Allie's Next Book

1:25:17 The Harder to Breathe Lightning Round

1:31:13 Wrap Up & Conclusion

More on the Allie Larkin:

Allie Larkin's Website: www.allielarkinwrites.com

"The People We Keep" Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BW2KMG6V?

Pre-Order "Home of the American Circus": https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Home-of-the-American-Circus/Allison-Larkin/9781668008416

Join the "True Hearts Collective": https://www.patreon.com/allielarkinwrites

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allielarkinwrites/

Ready to Dive Deeper?:

https://www.ryandusick.com/

BenBella Books Author Page - https://benbellabooks.com/authors/dusick-ryan/

Amazon Book Page - https://www.amazon.com/Harder-Breathe-Memoir-Finding-Recovery/dp/1637742339/

WWSG Speaker Page - https://wwsg.com/speakers/ryan-dusick/

Psychology Today Therapist Profile - https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/937599

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