The Next Fix

Ryan Penley
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Sobriety is just the beginning⛓️‍💥—The Next Fix shares comeback stories that spark reinvention🚀. Host Ryan Penley, founder of the My Rock Bottom Recovery community, sits down with addicts, alcoholics, addiction specialists, healing practitioners and people dedicated to rebuilding after hitting rock bottom 📈. Each episode delivers real strategies for goal achievement, resilience and self‑discovery beyond addiction, helping you turn recovery into a purposeful new chapter🏆. If you’re ready to redefine yourself and pursue a life filled with meaning, this show guides you through what comes next. Backed by a recovery community of over 240,000 followers, The Next Fix is more than inspiration—it’s a movement. Join us weekly and connect with the community at https://www.facebook.com/myrockbottomrecovery

  1. 4D AGO

    No Options: How He Survived 3 Organ Transplants | Ty Gipson Ep21

    There are moments in life where it feels like the odds are stacked so high… there’s no way through. This is what it looks like to move anyway. In this episode, Ryan sits down with Ty Gipson — a Type 1 diabetic who has undergone three organ transplants, faced dialysis, and built a thriving business and family in the middle of it all. Ty doesn’t speak in theory. He speaks from survival. From being told his body was failing… to waiting on a life-saving call… to waking up with someone else’s organs inside him… He made a decision early on: There were no other options. Inside this conversation, we explore what that actually means — not as motivation, but as a way of thinking and living when life gets real. 🔑 In this episode, we cover:What it’s like to live with Type 1 diabetes from childhoodFacing kidney failure and the reality of 3 organ transplantsThe mental shift that helped him survive when outcomes weren’t guaranteedWhy “being positive” isn’t enough when you’re in the trenchesThe No Options Mindset and how it’s builtWhy your story might be the thing someone else needs to hearFinding purpose on the other side of survival💬 A moment that defines this episode:“It was like living life in black and white… and now living it in full color.” This isn’t just a comeback story. It’s a reminder that even when life feels uncertain… there is still a way forward. 🔗 Connect with Ty:Website: https://tygipson.com Podcast: No Options with Ty Gipson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tygipson1/

    42 min

  2. APR 18

    The Questions That Saved His Life (And Might Save Yours) | Ep20

    “Do I want to die?” That’s not a question most people ask lightly. But for Devin Fish… it became unavoidable. In this episode, Devin shares a powerful comeback story shaped by trauma, loss, and years of internal struggle. Growing up in poverty. Family addiction. Losing his mother. Isolation, rejection, and patterns he couldn’t break… even when they were destroying him. Until everything led to that one question. What we cover: • Trauma and instability growing up • Addiction, loneliness, and validation-seeking • Getting blackmailed online… and still going back • The difference between wanting to die vs feeling stuck • Identity breakdown and rebuilding from nothing • Why most people don’t have a real “why” • The power of asking better questions This isn’t motivation. It’s a real look at what happens when life stacks up… and you’re forced to decide if you’re going to keep going. 📘 Learn more about his book: Answering the Hard Questions https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Answering+the+Hard+Questions+Devin+Fish 🌐 Connect with Ryan: My Rock Bottom Recovery https://www.ryanpenley.org

    46 min

  3. APR 11

    “Nothing Worked Like This” (How Breathwork Creates Real Change) | Jon Paul Crimi (Ep19)

    Most people try to think their way through their problems. What if the real breakthrough comes from your breath? In this episode, Jon Paul Crimi shares how discovering Breathwork unlocked a level of clarity, emotional release, and transformation he had never experienced before. What started as a personal practice quickly became something much bigger. Today, Jon Paul helps people from all walks of life, from high performers to those navigating stress, anxiety, and past trauma, experience immediate shifts using a simple, no-nonsense approach. This conversation breaks down what it actually looks like to create real change, not just cope with what’s there. In this episode, we cover:Why most people stay stuck even when they’re doing everything rightWhat Breathwork actually does to your mind and bodyHow stress, anxiety, and trauma continue to show up beneath the surfaceThe difference between coping and true emotional releaseWhy talking about your problems isn’t always enoughHow to create immediate shifts in clarity and stateJon Paul’s practical, no-fluff approach to transformationThe vision that foreshadowed the life he’s living todayConnect with Jon Paul Crimi:🌬️ https://breathewithjp.com Connect with Ryan Penley:🌐 https://ryanpenley.org

    48 min

  4. APR 4

    How Your Language Shapes Your Life | Brandon Yager (Ep18)

    Some people hit rock bottom. Others slowly drift into a life that no longer feels aligned. In this episode of The Next Fix, I sit down with Brandon Yager for a conversation about healing, identity, subconscious patterns, language, and what it really takes to change your life from the inside out. Brandon shares how his grandfather introduced him to personal development at a young age, how success in business still exposed deeper internal blocks, and how that journey eventually led him into the transformational work he and his wife Debra now do together. We get into things like: how your language shapes your lifewhy so many people stay stuck in the same patternsthe hidden danger of comfort and complacencyhow telling your story can become part of your healingwhy real change starts beneath the surface This is a conversation about what happens when you stop blaming, start taking responsibility, and become willing to look deeper. If you’ve ever felt like there’s another version of you inside there trying to come out… this one will hit. Connect with Brandon🔗 https://www.yagertraining.com 🔗 https://www.yourtruealchemy.com Work with Brandon🔗 https://www.yagertraining.com/apply Connect with Ryan🔗 https://www.ryanpenley.org 🔗 https://www.myrockbottomrecovery.com

    54 min

  5. MAR 28

    She Had to Stop Trying to Save Everyone | Rachel Harrison (Ep17)

    What if alcohol was never the full story? Rachel Harrison joins me for a powerful conversation about the deeper layers beneath addiction, including codependency, people pleasing, control, and the family patterns that can quietly keep people stuck for years. Rachel shares her journey from despair and dysfunction to spiritual awakening, recovery, and the creation of her Recover Your Soul message and community. We talk about marriage, motherhood, loving family members through addiction, and what it really means to stop abandoning yourself. This is a conversation about healing, truth, surrender, and learning how to recover more than just sobriety. We talk about: Rachel’s sobriety journey and second recovery dateAlcohol, codependency, and people pleasingFamily dysfunction and generational patternsLoving someone without trying to control themSpiritual awakening and identity in recoveryHer new book, Recover Your Soul🔗 Learn more from Rachel: https://www.recoveryoursoul.net 📘 Recover Your Soul – A Spiritual Journey of Healing from Addiction, Codependency and People-Pleasing

    51 min

  6. MAR 21

    Fired at 63… Millionaire by 69 | David Nassief (Ep16)

    At 63 years old, David Nassief lost everything he thought was secure. After 18 years with the same company, he was fired… and faced a brutal reality. By his own math, he would be completely broke by 65. What followed wasn’t just a financial comeback… it was a complete identity shift. For 40 years, David admits he was going in circles. Making money… but never building wealth. Chasing strategies. Following bad advice. Ending every year in the same place or worse. Then everything changed. With no plan B, no safety net, and no time to waste… he rebuilt from the ground up. Within 10 months, he replaced his income. Within 6 years, he became a millionaire. But the real breakthrough wasn’t income. It was clarity. In this episode, we break down: The difference between making money and building wealthWhy most people stay stuck for decades without realizing itThe emotional weight of starting over later in lifeThe power of simplicity in a world designed to confuse youAnd how a “one-page” framework changed everythingThis is more than a money conversation. It’s a second act story. Because whether you’re 25 or 65… you’re not too late. 🔗 Connect with David Nassief🌐 Website: https://onepagewealthcompass.com 📘 Book (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C? (replace with exact link if you have it) 🔗 Connect with Ryan🌐 Website: https://www.ryanpenley.org 📩 Sobriety & Comeback Resources: https://www.myrockbottomrecovery.com 🎙️ Follow The Next Fix Podcast for more comeback stories.

    43 min

  7. MAR 14

    Why No Substance or Ceremony Can Fix Your Life | Scottie Schneider (Ep15)

    Losing everything that once defined your life can either break you or send you searching for something deeper. Scottie Schneider knows that moment well. A graduate of West Point and former Army officer, Scottie had a clear path forward until a devastating frostbite injury during a military training mission in Alaska ended his career overnight. What followed was a long season of drifting through alcohol, entrepreneurship, and the search for meaning while trying to rebuild an identity that had been stripped away. Even after building a successful tech company generating tens of thousands in monthly profit, something still wasn’t right. That search eventually led Scottie to Colombia, where he began working closely with Indigenous elders connected to Murui, Siona, Nutabe, and Wiwa traditions. Their message challenged many of the modern ideas about healing and transformation. There is no ceremony, substance, or breakthrough moment that fixes a life. What matters is how you live every single day. Today Scottie is the founder of Ocóyái, an indigenous-guided mentorship community that brings together Indigenous elders and modern mentors to help people rebuild their lives through responsibility, community, and daily practice. Ryan and Scottie explore: • Losing identity after military service • Alcohol and the struggle to find direction • Entrepreneurship and the illusion of success • Indigenous perspectives on healing and responsibility • Why peak experiences don’t create lasting change • The importance of integration and everyday discipline • Building a life that reflects what you’ve learned Learn more about Scottie’s work: https://www.ocoyai.com About The Next FixThe Next Fix is a podcast about recovery, redemption, and the comeback stories that shape who we become. Hosted by Ryan Penley, the show explores addiction recovery, faith, purpose, and the real work required to rebuild a life.

    42 min

  8. MAR 7

    Post-Betrayal Syndrome: The Hidden Impact of Broken Trust (Ep14)

    What if betrayal doesn’t just hurt emotionally… but actually creates a measurable condition? In this episode of The Next Fix, Dr. Debi Silber explains Post-Betrayal Syndrome, a term she discovered through research involving over 100,000 people who experienced betrayal. Her findings reveal that betrayal can affect far more than relationships. It can impact physical health, confidence, emotional stability, decision making, and trust in yourself and others. Dr. Silber breaks down why betrayal trauma is different from other types of trauma, the symptoms people often overlook, and the five predictable stages of recovery that allow people to move forward and rebuild their lives. If you've ever felt stuck after betrayal or struggled to understand why trust can be so difficult to rebuild, this episode offers powerful insight and a clear path toward healing. Learn more about Dr. Debi Silber and her work: https://thepbtinstitute.com Explore Dr. Debi Silber’s latest book, Trust Again: https://www.amazon.com/Trust-Again-Rebuilding-After-Betrayal/dp/1401964126 Watch more episodes of The Next Fix: https://www.youtube.com/@myrockbottomrecovery Interested in being a guest or connecting with Ryan Penley? https://ryanpenley.org

    32 min
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Sobriety is just the beginning⛓️‍💥—The Next Fix shares comeback stories that spark reinvention🚀. Host Ryan Penley, founder of the My Rock Bottom Recovery community, sits down with addicts, alcoholics, addiction specialists, healing practitioners and people dedicated to rebuilding after hitting rock bottom 📈. Each episode delivers real strategies for goal achievement, resilience and self‑discovery beyond addiction, helping you turn recovery into a purposeful new chapter🏆. If you’re ready to redefine yourself and pursue a life filled with meaning, this show guides you through what comes next. Backed by a recovery community of over 240,000 followers, The Next Fix is more than inspiration—it’s a movement. Join us weekly and connect with the community at https://www.facebook.com/myrockbottomrecovery

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  • Creator
    Ryan Penley
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    110
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Ryan Penley
  • Show Website
    The Next Fix