A Heartfelt Farewell: The End of an Era
Summary In this episode of the Harder To Breathe podcast, hosts Ryan Dusick and Brian "Duck" Maillard reflect on their journey together, discussing the decision to pause the podcast indefinitely. They...
20 Jan 1h 3min
Holiday Special: Aging, Family Triggers, & Finding Gratitude in the Chaos | Harder to Breathe
Feeling like the magic of the holidays is slipping away? Or maybe you're just growing up? In our Season 2 finale, Ryan Dusick and co-host Brian "Duck" Maillard sit down for a candid, heartfelt reflect...
16 Dec 20251h 14min
Shinedown's Brent Smith: Fighting Monsters, Sobriety, & Rock's Responsibility | Harder to Breathe
"I'm no good to him if I'm dead." That was the realization Shinedown frontman Brent Smith had when his son was born—a moment that sparked a journey from the depths of addiction to becoming one of rock...
9 Dec 20251h 35min
Sara Bareilles on Fear, Broadway, & Why She's "The Opposite of Fearless" | Harder to Breathe Podcast
From "Love Song" to Waitress on Broadway, Sara Bareilles has built a career on vulnerability and taking creative risks. But is she fearless? "I'm the opposite of fearless," she confesses in this int...
2 Dec 202521min
Sadness vs. Depression: Understanding Anhedonia and Finding Political Hope | Harder to Breathe Podcast
Is it just a "bad week," or is it something deeper? In this episode of Harder To Breathe, we explore the often-confusing line between sadness and clinical depression, and how to recognize the signs o...
25 Nov 20251h 22min
School Shooting Survivor: Trauma, EMDR & Redemption feat. Ellie Wyse | Harder to Breathe Podcast
On May 7, 2019, Ellie Wyse was a high school freshman with an hour left in her day when a routine drill turned into an active shooter situation. In this powerful and essential conversation, Ellie brav...
18 Nov 20251h 2min
AI & Loneliness: How to Find REAL Connection in the Algorithm Age | Harder to Breathe Podcast
This is not a conspiracy theory; it's a mental health crisis. Returning guest Hillary Spiritos joins the hosts for a crucial discussion on the challenges facing young people in the age of AI and per...
11 Nov 20251h 21min
Musician Davis Rowan: Rehab, Ultra-Marathons, & Finding Purpose | Harder to Breathe Podcast
This is an unvarnished look at the path to recovery. Ryan reconnects with his old friend, musician Davis Rowan, whom he met at the Betty Ford Center. Davis shares his powerful story of how alcohol, wh...
4 Nov 20251h 19min
