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EPISODE · Feb 10, 2026 · 1H 55M

#66: Ryan Brand opens up about almost losing his marriage.

from Shellda Podcast · host Dan Shelley

Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story!What happens when the thing you love most starts costing you everything?In this episode of the Shellda Podcast, Ryan Brand opens up in a way he never has before. From chasing the dream in professional paintball to coaching at the highest level, Ryan shares how years of grind, pressure, and unspoken expectations nearly led to the collapse of his marriage.This isn’t a paintball stats episode.This is a conversation about identity, burnout, ego, resentment, and the quiet moments nobody sees.Ryan talks honestly about:Feeling like he was drowning while trying to be everything to everyoneHow resentment slowly built at home without him realizing itWhy therapy changed the trajectory of his life and marriageThe childhood conditioning that shaped how he showed up as a husband and fatherLetting go of the “grind at all costs” mentalityFinding balance without giving up what you loveIf you’re an athlete, creator, coach, or anyone trying to balance ambition with real life—this episode will hit close to home.Join Shellda's exclusive discord and see the podcast early: https://www.patreon.com/c/shelldaphotos/membershipShop BFPGear here: https://www.blackfridaypaintball.comWant 10% off on ProDNA gear? https://infamouspaintball.com/SHELLDAPHOTOSGrab Shellda's Book here: https://a.co/d/bG1hU8eSupport the show

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Text Shellda a quick review and he might post it on his IG story! What happens when the thing you love most starts costing you everything? In this episode of the Shellda Podcast, Ryan Brand opens up in a way he never has before. From chasing the dream in professional paintball to coaching at the highest level, Ryan shares how years of grind, pressure, and unspoken expectations nearly led to the collapse of his marriage. This isn’t a paintball stats episode. This is a conversation about identi...

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