Ep 114. The True Cost of Success, with Ryan Trainor

In this latest episode, Ash has a deep and powerful conversation with Ryan Trainor, exploring his transformative journey from a successful entrepreneur to a more authentic and balanced human.They discuss the importance of curiosity, connection, and the need to let go of control in life. Ryan shares his experiences with mental health, the pressures of success, and the impact of childhood on his quest for relevance. The conversation also touches on the use of psychedelics for personal growth and the empowerment that comes from taking responsibility for your relationships and experiences. Ash and Ryan explore the constructs of reality, the importance of community and connection, and the journey of personal growth through challenges. They discuss the need for open conversations, the impact of facing rock bottom, and the transformative power of meditation and mindfulness. The episode highlights are:00:00 Introduction to Transformation and Authenticity01:47 Ryan Treanor's Entrepreneurial Journey and Wake-Up Call03:06 Curiosity and Connection in Life09:13 Letting Go of Control and Embracing Faith11:24 Hiding Behind a Smile: The Cost of Success18:15 Childhood Influences and the Quest for Relevance24:39 Empowerment Through Responsibility and Relationships27:19 Exploring Psychedelics and Personal Growth32:04 The Constructs of Reality34:06 Defining Our Avatars36:25 The Need for Connection37:51 Navigating Community and Authenticity40:13 The Power of Open Conversations44:20 Facing Rock Bottom49:32 Meditation and Mindfulness53:25 Shifting Desires and Values57:16 Creating Meaningful Memories01:00:14 Non-Negotiables for a Fulfilling LifeYou can connect with Ryan Trainor on Instagram or LinkedIn.Listen to Ash and her dad’s episode on Trainable here.To access your⁠⁠⁠ free guided meditations⁠⁠⁠, head to the Freebie Page on Ash’s websiteFollow and connect with Ash on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.