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From Juvie to Sober AF: Surviving and Owning Your Messy Past (Ft. Ryan)Buckle up, weirdos—today’s episode is proof that wildly poor choices, parental baggage, and the “I could out-party everyone I knew at 13” origin story don’t have to define your whole damn life. Heather and Emily (your favorite ex-hot-mess express passengers) are joined by the one and only Ryan: Army veteran, former gang kid, king of survival, and actual miracle human. We’re talking lockups, gang life, “growing up” inside the military, obliterating rock bottom, and learning how to become someone you actually want to hang with—no matter how dark your foundation is. If you’ve ever wondered how to outgrow all the chaos you inherited and created, this is the honest, hilarious, occasionally uncomfortable, and devastatingly real chat you need.Ever thought you were too wrecked to start over? Curious what REALLY happens when a soldier trades battlefields for brunch tables? Listen up—Ryan’s got receipts and a whole lot of hope. Ready to get raw, laugh-cry, and maybe FINALLY forgive your wild side? Press play.Episode Highlights:04:58 - It was definitely angry. I think at the time. I think a lot of my anger probably stemmed from dad issues. My father was not very present as a child. He really wasn't present at all when I was young. And I think wanting to know him and feeling like he just didn't care about me and stuff just made me a really pissed off little kid. 06:41 - But now, being grown and having kids–I am divorced. I've actually been married and divorced twice. This most recent divorce is with mother of my children, and our relationship isn't that great. So now I kind of get it, you know? Like, now it makes more sense why you don't want to be around a person. It's tough. I've had to make that decision to be around my children, and it comes with a lot of headache and problems and arguments on her side.09:20 - I feel like I'm always supposed to deal with everything with violence. That's kind of how we are raised. You know, violence of action is the winner on the battlefield. It's not in the civilian world. And I spent 11 years in the army and only spent 30 days getting out, so you get trained to do a thing so well. And then I'm back out in the civilian world in a month.Disclaimer:Pissy but Pretty is all about real talk—raw, unfiltered, and sometimes messy. We tackle tough topics with honesty and humor, but we know that some conversations can hit deep.If you or someone you know is struggling with sexual abuse or addiction, help is available:📞 National Sexual Assault Hotline – 800-656-HOPE (4673)📞 Substance Abuse & Mental Health Helpline – 800-662-HELP (4357)You’re not alone—support is just a call away.Connect with Heather Karenz LinkedInWebsiteEmailConnect with Emily BaginLinkedInFacebookEmailConnect with Ryan Nielsen McCantsWebsiteLinkedInFacebookYoutube