Episode 21 — You Are Only as Good as How Well You Take Care of Yourself —with Ryan Potter

Usually what’s going on the outside is a mirror with what’s going on the inside. Whether it’s not performing well in school, work, etc, those outcomes usually are because of something else going on. How do you expect yourself to give A+ work if you feel like a D-?Ryan Potter, Clinical Director at Voyage Recovery, found himself struggling with school and drugs while in college and it only worsened as he continued to neglect his own health. It wasn’t until his parents stepped in and got him in treatment that he developed self care for himself, transforming his life. Having the time to focus solely on his wellbeing was crucial for Ryan’s recovery process, allowing him to step back into his true self. From there he went back to school with a strong work ethic and drive. After over a decade of work in substance use disorder treatment, Ryan now works with young adults and their families, guiding and supporting them throughout the treatment process.On this episode of Success is Subjective, Ryan joins Joanna to share his journey going from being kicked out of college, to having a fast career rise after treatment with a huge passion and work ethic. Once Ryan took the time to work on himself, everything took off from there in his life.Listen in for Ryan’s insight on the importance in prioritizing your wellbeing in order to show up well in life and how he helps people in treatment do the same.What You Will LearnCollege not being an option growing up for RyanJoining a fraternity freshman year of collegeLanding on Academic Probation in first semester of collegeCognitive Dissonance, not making changes to be successful, and being kicked out of schoolHaving to leave school after building a social networkHow transferring without getting help will only produce the same results but on a different campusHaving blind optimism with schoolHow it is okay to take a break from college to go to treatment Why it was so important for Ryan to not focus on school in extended treatmentWhat happened when Ryan got back to himself and his passionsBecoming a student with a really strong work ethic The very fast career rise that Ryan had because of his work ethic and mentorsWhat makes Voyage Recovery so special You are only as good as how well you take care of yourselfConnect with Ryan PotterRyan Potter of Voyage Recovery Admissions Contact: Call 772-245-8345 or email [email protected] with Joanna Lilley  Lilley ConsultingLilley Consulting on Instagram Lilley Consulting on Facebook Sponsored by: www.ParentTrainers.comEmail [email protected]