Greg Ryan: The unimaginable secret that led to a new direction and purpose

Episode 6: Greg Ryan Greg Ryan carried an unimaginable secret for 54 years. It was one he was embarrassed to share. One that didn’t allow him to plan ahead. One that resulted in a life of shame, social stigma and intense mental health difficulties. And one that would eventually lead him into a dark place, and then out again, and inevitably to where he was meant to be. Greg was born without an anal opening, a congenital abnormality known as Imperforate Anus. And it was finding ‘his tribe’ that propelled him on a mission to establish the ONE in 5000 Foundation to educate people about the condition and provide support and resources for those with it. Greg is generous and raw and as you will hear, throughout his climb of the mountain, his sense of humour and love for family, friends and the North Melbourne football club has never wavered.    TWO AM I Listen Curiously   Difficult themes* REMINDER: If this episode has raised any issues for you, in Australia you can contact Lifeline by phone on 13 11 14 (24/7); Lifeline via text on 0477 13 11 14 (24/7); Suicide Callback Service 1300 659 467.   CREDITS   Hosts: Jack Riewoldt and Shane McCurry   Thanks to our guest Greg Ryan.   To learn more about Greg: Greg on LinkedIn Greg: Continence Foundation of Australia ONE in 5000 Foundation Rare and Resilient on Facebook Rare and Resilient podcast   Links from this episode: Greg receives Kings Birthday Honour North Melbourne Life Member induction A Secret Life: Surviving a rare congenital condition  The Adventures of Sneaky the Poop Greg sings the North Melbourne song in Times Square     Find TWO AM I on social media here: TWO AM I YouTube TWO AM I Instagram  TWO AM I Tik Tok TWO AM I LinkedIn TWO AM I LinktreeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.