Dr. Ryan Gleeson

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I'm Dr. Ryan Gleeson — chiropractor, business owner, and coach for seven-figure founders who want to win in business without losing themselves in the process. I went bankrupt in 2017. And it was the best thing that could’ve happened. It forced me to stop, look at what I'd actually built, and ask whether any of it was worth it. I rebuilt from zero, hit seven figures, and the man who came out the other side was completely different to the one who went in. This podcast is for the founder who's good at business but knows something is off. Revenue is up. Team is growing. And yet you're exhausted, disconnected, and running on fumes. You don't need another growth strategy. You need someone to tell you the truth about why high performers hit a ceiling that has nothing to do with their business model. We talk business here. Strategy, decisions, leadership, what it actually takes to build something that lasts. But we don't stop there. Because in my experience, the thing holding most founders back isn't their marketing or their offer. It's them. Their body. Their identity. Just honest conversations about what it takes to win in business and still have a life worth living at the end of it.

  1. The Chloe Condition: How She Built her Fitness Empire from Zero

    4 DAYS AGO

    The Chloe Condition: How She Built her Fitness Empire from Zero

    Chloe is from Myanmar. In 2013 she graduated, got a corporate job, and felt completely unfulfilled despite doing everything right. She found fitness that year, started sharing free health and wellness content online for women like her, and people began asking her to coach them. She never intended to build a business. Then COVID hit, and 3,000 to 4,000 people signed up to her first fitness challenge overnight. She called her mum the next morning not knowing what had just happened. The community she has built since — tens of thousands of women, going seven years strong — is what she calls her greatest achievement. This conversation covers the real timeline, the free work you have to do before anyone pays you, why feeling unfulfilled despite a good job is not a you problem, and what it actually looks like to build something people never want to leave.   Topics covered: Why feeling empty despite having everything is a sign of misalignment, not failure Was fitness the missing thing or the thing that started everything else The shadow self and why you expand into new versions rather than kill off old ones Are entrepreneurs born or made What Ryan and Chloe were like as students The 10-year rule Instagram never shows you What actually surprises you when you start coaching real people Why women end up doing everything for others and nothing for themselves What COVID did to two years of quiet building Building the community you once needed and never had Why she gave everything away for free first What men don't understand about women Managing multiple businesses at once What she was naive about when she started hiring Zero fear of failure and why regret scares her more   00:00 Introduction 00:43 What actually broke in 2013 04:00 Was fitness the missing thing or just the start 04:59 Were you depressed or just out of alignment 05:46 How do you explain that feeling to someone who doesn't have the words for it 07:54 What part of old Chloe still shows up 09:36 The shadow self and not killing off who you were 10:59 How fitness coaching became a career 12:33 Entrepreneurial DNA: selling stickers in Myanmar at grade five 14:08 Are entrepreneurs born or made 14:53 What were you like at school 17:22 High tolerance for uncertainty and Ryan's bankruptcy story 20:09 Instagram is lying about what entrepreneurship looks like 22:11 Why it actually takes ten years 25:03 What surprised you most about working with real clients 27:17 Why the mindset work is where transformation actually happens 29:12 What coaching thousands of Asian women revealed 31:40 People pleasing, resentment, and looking after others before yourself 33:01 Finding out at 22 or 23 it's okay to say no 34:35 How one hour of fitness gave Chloe ownership of her own life 37:23 What started to break as the business scaled 38:17 COVID and the morning thousands of people signed up overnight 40:36 Why it was never overnight: two years of building came first 41:38 When does life actually start to crack as you scale 44:06 Is the community your greatest achievement 46:07 Are you building the community you once needed for yourself 47:47 Did you start with free or low ticket 50:28 What men don't understand about women 53:14 The pressure on modern men 58:09 When clients come for fitness and stay for everything else 01:01:42 Would you ever work with men 01:03:19 Why expand into activewear in a saturated market 01:05:47 How do you manage multiple businesses at once 01:07:41 What is the highest leverage use of your time 01:11:11 What were you naive about when you first started hiring 01:15:28 Why competition doesn't scare her 01:18:49 Zero fear of failure 01:19:08 What are you building in the next ten years 01:23:56 What does success look like with no money, status, or approval   Follow Chloe IG: @dr_ryangleesonTikTok: @dr.ryangleeson

    1hr 27min
  2. Uma Thana B: Every High-Performing Man I Know Has Daddy Issues

    7 MAY

    Uma Thana B: Every High-Performing Man I Know Has Daddy Issues

    Virtually every high-performing man I've ever worked with has the same thing running underneath. Conditional love. A dad who was present but never said enough. A childhood where love came through achievement, sport, good grades, being useful. Most founders never connect the dots between that wiring and the way they're running their business today. This conversation does. Uma spent 20 years in corporate, became one of the youngest VPs on a senior leadership team in Singapore, and then walked away from all of it to figure out who she actually was. What she found in that process is something most high-performers spend their entire career avoiding. We talk about where the drive really comes from, what it costs when you never deal with it, and why the body tends to carry everything the mind refuses to face.   Topics covered: Conditional love and the performance patterns it creates Dark fuel vs light fuel and why shame-based motivation has a ceiling Why virtually every high-performing man has unresolved father stuff How your body stores what your mind won't process Why your HIIT sessions and ice baths might be making burnout worse What allostatic load is and how high performers get it completely wrong The self-awareness trap most intelligent people fall into What tall poppy syndrome is actually revealing about the person reacting The body-first approach to getting your nervous system out of survival mode Body, mind, heart, spirit and why the order of those matters   Follow Uma: @uma__raw IG: @dr_ryangleesonTikTok: @dr.ryangleeson

    1hr 4min
  3. Pat Divilly: What Happens When You Don’t Do the Inner Work

    22/11/2025

    Pat Divilly: What Happens When You Don’t Do the Inner Work

    Pat first built a successful career as an online fitness coach in Ireland, then realised there was more to fulfillment than the surface wins. He’s since gone deep into shadow work, breath science, and guiding people through the inner world to uncover their true self.   We talk about: Why he moved to Bali How the shadow shows up in ambitious high performers The ego traps driven men face What happens when you don’t do the inner work (and how it leaks into business, health & relationships)   If you’re someone who’s chasing success but wants it to feel aligned—this conversation will hit home.   Follow Pat: @patdivilly IG: @dr_ryangleesonTikTok: @dr.ryangleeson

    1hr 23min
  4. George Lewer: I made $1.3M in Crypto in One Day (While Working a 9-5)

    18/11/2025

    George Lewer: I made $1.3M in Crypto in One Day (While Working a 9-5)

    In this deep-dive conversation, George Lewer shares how he turned a $50K crypto trade into $1.3M overnight—while working a 9-to-5 job. But this isn’t a crypto flex. It’s a brutally honest look at success, sabotage, and the inner work high-performing men can’t avoid.    We cover:  The seductive chaos of fast crypto money What trading reveals about your nervous system, ego, and shadow Biohacking for clarity, calm, and longevity Fatherhood, identity shifts, and raising kids in a broken system Why digging one deep well beats chasing 10 shiny objects Quantum physics, holographic reality, and the mirror of your results Trading dopamine for discipline—and wealth for fulfilment   This is a conversation for men who’ve hit the external wins… and are still asking, “Now what?”    Follow George: @georgemlewer IG: @dr_ryangleesonTikTok: @dr.ryangleeson

    1hr 12min
  5. Jordan Candlish: The Real Cost of Growing to 500K Followers - Why He’s Changing Everything

    07/08/2025

    Jordan Candlish: The Real Cost of Growing to 500K Followers - Why He’s Changing Everything

    He built a platform that reached half a million people. The brand was growing. The audience was listening. But behind the scenes — something felt off.  In this honest and raw conversation, Jordan Candlish opens up about the hidden toll of building a personal brand in the performance coaching space.  We unpack:  What success really looks like when no one’s watching  The burnout, identity crisis, and emotional suppression behind the metrics  How shame and father wounds sneak into business and content  The fine line between authentic leadership and performance  Why he’s stepping away from the algorithm—and what’s coming next  This one isn’t just about social media. It’s about the men behind the brands. And what it takes to come back home to yourself.    Follow Jordan: @jordancandlish01    Timestamps:  0:00 Intro  0:50 Why successful men still feel empty  3:42 Entrepreneurs struggling in relationships  6:43 Raising a son  10:22 Jiu Jitsu  14:49 Operating from pain vs purpose  17:34 Jordan’s biggest shift  19:43 Personal branding  25:33 The struggle of building a personal brand  33:49 Tall poppy syndrome IG: @dr_ryangleesonTikTok: @dr.ryangleeson

    41 min
  6. Daniel Dawson: What it Takes to Become a World Champion in Muay Thai, Kickboxing and Boxing!

    29/09/2024

    Daniel Dawson: What it Takes to Become a World Champion in Muay Thai, Kickboxing and Boxing!

    8x world champion Daniel Dawson shares the story behind his incredible success in Muay Thai, Kickboxing, and Boxing. Daniel dives deep into his journey, revealing both the highs and lows along the way.   Daniel talks about:   • Growing up with physical and emotional abuse and how it shaped his drive to succeed • Earning the nickname “The Rock” for his resilience in the ring and life • The battle with self-sabotage and chasing external validation • The role of martial arts in healing deep-rooted trauma and finding purpose • The impact of fatherhood on his personal healing journey • How relationships exposed his deepest insecurities and pushed him to confront his past • Redefining success and learning that personal growth goes beyond winning championships   If you’re looking for an honest conversation about overcoming personal demons, this episode is a must-listen.     Timestamps:   0:00 Intro 1:17 Origins of “The Rock” 11:37 Not letting go of fighting 13:17 External validation 14:24 Retiring 16:36 Self-work 19:39 Healing Journey 23:29 How Daniel got into martial arts 27:55 Everyone has a story 32:16 Changes Daniel has made 35:26 Relaxation 38:48 Self-sabotage 1:01:23 If Daniel didn’t become a father 1:20:04 What’s important to Daniel 1:21:10 Picking 3 combat sports 1:22:58 Daniel’s international experience 1:29:18 Cultural differences between combat sports 1:38:02 Advice for young fighters     Follow Daniel: @danieltherockdawson IG: @dr_ryangleesonTikTok: @dr.ryangleeson

    1hr 41min
  7. Ryan Wilson: Finding Purpose and Overcoming PTSD – Lessons from an SAS Soldier

    15/09/2024

    Ryan Wilson: Finding Purpose and Overcoming PTSD – Lessons from an SAS Soldier

    Ryan Wilson is a former SAS soldier, co-founder of Working Paws Australia and business consulting company, Exas Group, and general manager of Whipper Snapper Distilery. We discuss the mental and physical challenges veterans face and the incredible role therapy dogs play in supporting those with PTSD and other mental health issues. Ryan shares his journey from serving in the SAS to transitioning into civilian life. We cover: • How therapy dogs have become a lifeline for veterans struggling with mental health. • The key lessons Ryan learned from the SAS, including mental toughness, resilience, and leadership. • The difficulties of transitioning from military life to the civilian world and why finding a new purpose is critical. • Ryan’s journey at Whippersnapper Distillery and how it helped him regain a sense of belonging. • A deep dive into masculinity, emotional intelligence, and the struggles men face in building real connections today. • The rise in veteran suicides and why it’s crucial to provide ongoing support to those leaving the military. • Ryan’s story is a testament to resilience and finding meaning after military service, making this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in mental health, veteran support, or the incredible bond between humans and dogs.   Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:55 Why we love dogs 2:51 Dogs for therapy 3:44 SAS Dogs 8:17 Working Paws Australia 10:22 What the SAS taught Ryan 12:44 The best part about the SAS 14:33 Filling the void 18:37 Transitioning to business 21:30 The worst part about the SAS 24:01 What it takes to be in the SAS 28:23 Stimulation 29:05 Who struggles most leaving the SAS 32:36 Processing trauma 35:24 Veteran mental health 38:02 The state of men today 42:51 Are we going to war? 45:00 War in 2024 46:14 Mandatory military service   Follow Ryan: @ryanwilson_1984 IG: @dr_ryangleesonTikTok: @dr.ryangleeson

    52 min
  8. Louanne Ward: This Is Why Relationships Fail - The Secrets Men & Women Don’t Talk About

    01/09/2024

    Louanne Ward: This Is Why Relationships Fail - The Secrets Men & Women Don’t Talk About

    We're exploring the complexities of relationships with Louanne Ward, one of Australia's leading dating experts and matchmakers. We explore the often unspoken ways men and women sabotage their relationships without even realising it. From communication breakdowns to subtle behaviours that break trust. Louanne sheds light on the critical issues that lead to relationship failure. We discuss: • Why men sabotage relationships without knowing it. • How women break up with men differently, and why it hurts more. • The secrets both men and women keep that are destroying their relationships. • The importance of better communication and how it can save a relationship. • The truth about why most men don’t intend to hurt women, but often do. This episode is packed with insights to help you understand the hidden dynamics in your relationships and how to navigate them more effectively. Whether you’re struggling in your relationship or want to deepen your understanding, this conversation with Louanne is a must-listen. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:23 How men sabotage relationships 6:33 Communication 9:59 How women sabotage relationships 13:38 Social media 20:29 When women first meet someone 23:43 Single women 26:54 “I’m not sure” 29:53 Ghosting 39:08 Sharing too much too soon 43:35 First dates 48:49 Moving in together 50:00 Marriage 54:45 What makes men attractive 1:01:23 Instagram 1:13:01 Family 1:16:42 Childhood trauma 1:20:27 Narcissism 1:25:09 Men lying 1:32:34 The state of young men Follow Louanne: @louanneward IG: @dr_ryangleesonTikTok: @dr.ryangleeson

    1hr 36min
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I'm Dr. Ryan Gleeson — chiropractor, business owner, and coach for seven-figure founders who want to win in business without losing themselves in the process. I went bankrupt in 2017. And it was the best thing that could’ve happened. It forced me to stop, look at what I'd actually built, and ask whether any of it was worth it. I rebuilt from zero, hit seven figures, and the man who came out the other side was completely different to the one who went in. This podcast is for the founder who's good at business but knows something is off. Revenue is up. Team is growing. And yet you're exhausted, disconnected, and running on fumes. You don't need another growth strategy. You need someone to tell you the truth about why high performers hit a ceiling that has nothing to do with their business model. We talk business here. Strategy, decisions, leadership, what it actually takes to build something that lasts. But we don't stop there. Because in my experience, the thing holding most founders back isn't their marketing or their offer. It's them. Their body. Their identity. Just honest conversations about what it takes to win in business and still have a life worth living at the end of it.

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  • Creator
    Ryan Gleeson
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2023 - 2026 Dr. Ryan Gleeson
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