better-ish

Ryan Rehak

5.0 (4)
Self-Improvement
Weekly

Sober since 1/28/22. Gay since 4/19/1994. Happy-ish. Healthy-ish. Better-ish.

09/07/2023

EP11: I Just Gotta Try // He Called My Friends Window Lickers

"He told me he hoped my husband got hit by a truck." We're back for Season 2! Kicking things off with my amazing friend Liz. Also HUGE SHOUTOUT TO Amanda, who wrote and performed our new amazing theme song. Let's get better, y'all. Make sure to subscribe! 3
10/20/2022

EP10: Spiritually Bankrupt // Sucking Dicks Behind La Quinta For Meth

"Looking back at it, my ex-husband was never just in a relationship with me. He was always in a relationship with me and my addiction." This week, Ryan introduces the better-ish audience to his sponsor, Dan. Dan has been a huge part of Ryan's recovery, and his own story is just as inspiring. Make sure to subscribe! 3
10/13/2022

EP9: You Were Gonna Eat Me Alive // Hey P, I'm In Rehab!

"I never wanted to be ignorant of it... but I definitely remember situations where I'd sit there and be like, 'Well I was just as drunk. Do I have a problem?'" What happens when one of the party girls stops the party? This week Ryan talks with Pilon - one of his best and most wild friends. Most importantly, they explore how friendships can change and evolve as one enters recovery. Make sure to share the pod - and subscribe!
10/06/2022

EP8: Modern David Bowie // You Don't Need To Be Sad All The Time

"You need a powerful light to get you out of a powerful darkness." We're back! A little break for vacation that was extended because of COVID, Ryan is excited to return to the podcast! This week, he talks with Mario and Vincent of the alt dark pop band DE LA LUZ. Subscribe, and share with your friends!
09/08/2022

EP7: A Murderer Eating Candy Apples // A Long, Luxurious Breakdown

"Some people think it's the subconscious - the schizophrenia. It's actually brain chemicals, which is a really jarring thing to realize. How do my chemicals talk to me? Why do they say bad things?" This week Ryan talks with Colleen, and incredibly gifted artist and writer living with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. They talk about a lot of heavy topics, and what it means to be a living miracle. TW: Self harm, suicide, sexual assault.
09/01/2022

EP6: Gonna Die With A Bong In My Hand // That Sweet Chubby Kid

"I would wake up and I would smoke my morning cigarette and I would say out loud to myself: YOU ARE GONNA BE A BADASS TODAY... Think it. Write it. Say it out loud." This week, Ryan talks with Damion and Oksana - and absolute power couple in recovery. Their stories, as individuals and as partners, are truly inspiring. Take a listen!
08/25/2022

EP5: Making Space to Grow // Marjorie Taylor Greene (That Bitch)

"You have to let people grow at their own pace. If you attack them for not growing at the pace you want them to grow at, you're not going to get anywhere." In this episode, Ryan talks with Will, creator of Inherently Fluid Cosmetics. They talk all things make up, beauty, sexuality, gender, relationships, and more. A ton of great shoutouts to resources for those in LGBTQ+ community, and their loved ones. Check it out - and make sure to subscribe!
08/18/2022

EP4: Popping an Emotional Pimple // A Muppet with HIV

"I think we can all forgive you. but if it happens again, I don't know if that'll be true." Then it happened again. This week features Alexa, Ryan's best friend and maid of honor. Alexa is a champion of her own mental health, and shares some great insight on taking care of yourself and the people around you.
08/11/2022

EP3: The Tortured Artist // Getting A B*****b From Jesus

"I want this sobriety more than anything in the world." This week Ryan talks with Josue, his first friend he made in the program. Josue shares his story - it is incredible, powerful, and important. Make sure to subscribe, and follow better-ish on all the socials!
08/04/2022

EP2: Red Flags All Around // Pour One Out Into My Mouth

"You surround yourself in this bubble of your own thoughts and you think this is the answer and there's no way around it." In this episode of better-ish, Ryan continues to explore his struggle with addiction and journey to recovery - this time through the lens of his husband, Brayden.
07/28/2022

EP1: Something's Bubbling // Tonsil Hockey with a Pig

"Something's bubbling under the surface. I can't exactly put a finger on it, what this issue is. But something is coming." In our FIRST EPISODE, Ryan chats with his oldest and gayest friend Dyllan - regaling the tale of his addiction and journey into recovery, and how it affected his friendships, relationships, and life.

11 Episodes

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Sober since 1/28/22. Gay since 4/19/1994. Happy-ish. Healthy-ish. Better-ish.

Creator

Ryan Rehak
Years Active

2022 - 2023
Episodes

11
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

© Ryan Rehak
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