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Setting the Stage - Life After Maroon 5 | #01

Release Date: 06/11/2024

Facing Fear through Faith: A Discussion with Dr. David Rosmarin | #19

The Harder to Breathe Podcast

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 to share a truly profound discussion with Dr. David Rosmarin, author, speaker, and founder of the Center for Anxiety. So often in the medical space, spirituality is totally dismissed. On the other hand, in many spiritual circles, science is passed over in favor of faith. With Dr. Rosmarin, the two things can– and in fact should– live together in harmony… especially when it comes to approaching mental health and anxiety....

Digging Deep By Talking Big | #18

The Harder to Breathe Podcast

For today’s episode of “Harder to Breathe'', host and former drummer of “Maroon 5” Ryan Dusick is joined by co-host and actor Brian “Duck” Maillard for a discussion with speaker, writer, and founder of “Big Talk”, Kalina Silverman. The name and concept of “Big Talk” is simple, but the execution is nuanced, complex, and changing lives around the globe. As Kalina explains, “Big Talk” is simply the opposite of Small Talk. It’s a set of questions that are designed to improve the conversations that we have with other people. She has sorted the questions into a deck...

Tuning In and Reaching Out: The Legendary Rob Cavallo Speaks on Mental Health | #17

The Harder to Breathe Podcast

For today’s episode of “Harder to Breathe'', host and former drummer of “Maroon 5” Ryan Dusick is joined by co-host and actor Brian “Duck” Maillard for an incredible discussion with an absolute legend… It’s the one and only Rob Cavallo. If you aren’t familiar with his name, you’re familiar with his music. He has produced records for Green Day, Linkin Park, My Chemical Romance, The Goo Goo Dolls, Fleetwood Mac and more… all of which have combined to sell over 130 million copies worldwide. Rob and Ryan were first introduced in the 90’s when Rob produced “The...

Dealing with Trauma from the Bottom Up | #16

The Harder to Breathe Podcast

For today’s episode of “Harder to Breathe'", host and former drummer of “Maroon 5” Ryan Dusick is joined by co-host and actor Brian “Duck” Maillard to discuss a highly effective form of therapy known as “Somatic Experiencing” with licensed professional, speaker, author, and coach, Jen Guidry. Jen reached the highest level of career success in the Mortgage world, having achieved a 7 figure income, and constantly in high demand. Everything was great… until she was diagnosed with cancer. The near-death experience totally rocked her world, and it forced her to realize that...

Pooch Hall: Climbing Up From Rock Bottom | #15

The Harder to Breathe Podcast

For today’s episode of “Harder to Breathe'', host and former drummer of “Maroon 5” Ryan Dusick is joined by co-host and actor Brian “Duck” Maillard for a discussion with the talented film & television actor Pooch Hall, most known for his roles on “The Game” and “Ray Donovan”. Duck and Pooch have a history that extends over 20 years, going back to a shared experience on a Ford Commercial in the early 2000s. They’ve stayed in touch ever since, something that is hard to come by in the ever-changing world of show business. In the years since, Pooch has...

Parenting in the Pause | #14

The Harder to Breathe Podcast

For today’s episode of “Harder to Breathe'', host and former drummer of “Maroon 5” Ryan Dusick is joined by co-host and actor Brian “Duck” Maillard for a discussion on Parenting with Destini Ann Davis, Parenting Coach and Social Media Sensation. Each of the three approaches the conversation from a different angle: Destini Ann as a single mother with ADHD, Duck as a Father of an 11-Year-Old Son, and Ryan without children, but who regularly works with parents as part of his therapy practice. Their varied life experiences foster a fantastic discussion that covers...

Getting Radically Transparent with Nikki Sharp | #13

The Harder to Breathe Podcast

For today’s episode of “Harder to Breathe'', host and former drummer of “Maroon 5” Ryan Dusick is joined by co-host and actor Brian “Duck” Maillard to welcome a true Renaissance Woman and multi-hyphenate in the amazing Nikki Sharp. Nikki is a Former Model, and Present-Day Speaker, Health Professional, Author, Podcaster, and Coach, but despite all her labels, one thing you’ll learn quickly is that the only label that truly matters to Nikki is “Nikki”. Being herself. It’s that sort of Radical Transparency that has guided her through some troubled and stressful times in...

Succeeding at Business AND at Home with Bill Faeth | #12

The Harder to Breathe Podcast

For today’s episode of “Harder to Breathe'', host and former drummer of “Maroon 5” Ryan Dusick is joined by co-host and actor Brian “Duck” Maillard for a discussion with successful entrepreneur, speaker, and coach, Bill Faeth. Bill has been at the helm of many start-up businesses, has had countless employees, and has acquired an enormous Net Worth over the years… and even he has room to open up about stress, family, and leadership. You would think that “artist-types” Ryan and Duck wouldn’t have much in common with a Type A Personality like Bill, but as the discussion...

Confronting Codependency with Ryan’s Father, Kenny Dusick | #11

The Harder to Breathe Podcast

For today’s episode of “Harder to Breathe'', host and former drummer of “Maroon 5” Ryan Dusick is joined by co-host and actor Brian “Duck” Maillard for a discussion with Ryan’s Father, Kenny Dusick. Together the three share a fascinating conversation surrounding the ups and downs of a father-son relationship that has spanned success, addiction, and everything else in between. Kenny, or “Uncle Kenny” as he likes to be called, is the life of the party, and his humor, charm, and charisma is part of what has given him so much success as an attorney, and within his personal...

Brent Smith of Shinedown: Choosing a More ‘Dangerous’ You | #10

The Harder to Breathe Podcast

For today’s episode of “Harder to Breathe'', host and former drummer of “Maroon 5” Ryan Dusick is joined by co-host and actor Brian “Duck” Maillard for a discussion with Brent Smith, lead singer of the iconic Rock Band “Shinedown”. Active in the music scene for well over 2 decades, Shinedown is known for global smash hits like “Second Chance” and “A Symptom of Being Human” among many others. Similarly to Ryan, Brent has made mental health a focal point of his life and music. Having dealt with his own issues within the world of addiction, Brent has come out on the...

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Welcome to “Harder to Breathe”, a brand new podcast hosted by founding drummer of the world’s favorite band “Maroon 5”, and current therapist, author, and speaker, Ryan Dusick.

In this Pilot episode Ryan will set the stage for what’s to come, giving you a brief taste of the mental and physical struggle he dealt with as the first drummer of Maroon 5. At that point in his life, pressure was high, and without being properly equipped to handle the accompanying anxiety, Ryan became physically unable to perform. He couldn’t play the drums, and was forced to leave the band, simultaneously leaving behind the identity that he had crafted for himself over the course of a decade in the band.

In the ensuing years Ryan turned his struggles into a chance to help others, eventually going back to school to become a Therapist. Now, with his “Harder to Breathe” book and this newly launched Podcast of the same name, he’s seeking to inspire vulnerability from other people who also find themselves in the public eye. He’ll be discussing mental health in all aspects with performers, musicians, entrepreneurs, athletes, and more– all with the intention of learning how they manage to keep a healthy mind amidst a chaotic and high-pressure life.

01:41 Introduction: Who is “Ryan Dusick”?

02:54 How Did We Get Here?

09:46 Where I’m At Today

10:42 What’s the Meaning Behind “Harder to Breathe”?

16:34 What to Expect From the Show

22:34 How YOU Can Relate

25:34 Look at problems as a Challenge… Not a Threat

30:36 Anxiety is Nature’s Performance Enhancer

35:29 Curiosity for Self, Others, & for Living

40:34 Wrap Up, Conclusion, and What’s Coming Up

Ready to Dive Deeper?:

https://www.ryandusick.com/