S5 E60: A Conversation with The 420 Chief, Ryan Johnson

Ryan “420 Chief” Johnson is a 20-year retired U.S. Navy Chief who found new purpose through healing and advocacy. After leaving the service, he quit drinking and got off all prescription medications with the help of cannabis. That journey inspired him to write Strains for Pains, a book designed to educate others on the healing benefits of cannabis and help people document their own wellness paths. He later launched the 420 Chief Podcast, where he shares powerful veteran stories of recovery and transformation through plant medicine. His mission grew into Break Stigmas, a nonprofit that bridges the gap between veterans and civilians through meetups, education, and awareness of the veteran suicide crisis.Ryan is also the founder of Sunnyside of Chief, a veteran-owned CBD brand focused on improving quality of life through natural healing. Whether through his podcast, his nonprofit, or his live “music therapy” sessions on TikTok, Ryan continues to lead with purpose — showing others that we are #NeverAlone, always #BetterTogether, and committed to #End22aDay.