Episode 33 — It’s Never Too Late to Create a Better Life for Yourself —with Ryan Silberberg

Maybe you’ve relapsed after getting sober, maybe even managed to relapse more than once or maybe even 7 times. Just because your journey might include some or many bumps in the road, that doesn’t disqualify you from the life you think isn’t in the cards for you anymore. Ryan Silberberg, Director of Admissions at Jaywalker Lodge, had to go to inpatient treatment 7 times before he was able to truly make a change in his life. Each time Ryan was sent back to treatment, it felt more and more useless to continue trying. It wasn’t until the 7th time when he was sent to Jaywalker Lodge when he was able to find recovery exciting. His experience at Jaywalker Lodge was so impactful that he decided to come back and work there as the Director of Admissions.On this episode of Success is Subjective, Ryan joins Joanna to share his journey going from a hopeless addict to working with addicts. Ryan’s story shows that no matter how many times you fall, it’s never too late to get back up and get to the life you desire. Listen in for Ryan’s insight on the change that he’s experienced with his definition of success and how he helps families and young adults navigate the path to their own success.What You Will LearnStarting to drink in high schoolBeing sent to a Catholic high school and how that affected RyanDealing with losing someone to an overdoseThe struggle to find residential treatment that worked for Ryan. Not all treatment is equalThe difference between sobriety and recovery The wilderness therapy treatment center where Ryan felt excited for recovery for the first timeRyan’s journey going back to the treatment center that changed his life to work thereYou don’t need to have plans for the rest of your life. Life isn’t a linear line from A to BNo one is meant to do this life alone. Ask for helpConnect with Joanna Lilley  Lilley ConsultingLilley Consulting on Instagram Lilley Consulting on Facebook Success is Subjective on Apple PodcastSuccess is Subjective on Google PodcastSuccess is Subjective on iHeart RadioSuccess is Subjective on SpotifySponsored by: www.ParentTrainers.comEmail [email protected]