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The Harder To Breathe Podcast with Ryan Dusick and Brian

Hosted by Maroon 5's founding drummer, therapist, author, and mental health advocate Ryan Dusick, Harder to Breathe is a podcast with honest and vulnerable conversations about the challenges we face and how to work through them.

Each week, Ryan shares his stories and tools for moving past anxiety while also interviewing leading entertainers, musicians, athletes, and entrepreneurs to discuss how they too manage their demons.

Recent Episodes

The Sklar Brothers on Comedy, Identity, & Parenting | The Harder To Breathe Podcast

This week, Ryan and Duck sit down with the legendary Sklar Brothers (Jason & Randy) for a conversation that’s equal parts comedy, heart, and insight. From pioneering the early days ...of comedy podcasting to reflecting on parenting, identity, and the state of humor today—this is a must-listen episode.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

[00:02:00] Duck Mailer shares why the Sklar Brothers are comedy heroes

[00:08:00] The guys unpack the societal issue of equating ignorance with weakness

[00:15:00] Echo chambers & information bubbles—what’s the real danger?

[00:22:00] Interview with the Sklar Brothers begins!

[00:32:00] Comedians vs. musicians: The surprising overlap

[00:33:40] Their creative writing process, revealed

[00:50:00] A deep dive into their show Born Identity

[01:10:00] How fatherhood shapes identity, career, and purpose

[01:15:57] Balancing anxiety with creative ambition

[01:31:00] The evolution of their journey into sports comedy

From their unique take on sports to their hilarious observations on family life, the Sklar Brothers bring their signature wit and wisdom to The Harder to Breathe podcast

Like, Subscribe, and share this episode with your friends! What's YOUR favorite Sklar Brothers moment? Let us know in the comments below! 👇

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The Sklar Brothers on Comedy, Identity, & Parenting | The Harder To Breathe Podcast

This week, Ryan and Duck sit down with the legendary Sklar Brothers ...

Coaching Kids Is About More Than Winning – It’s About This… #shorts

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Are You Addicted to Love? ❤️‍🩹 Unpacking Love Addiction #shorts

💔 Love addiction isn’t about love—it’s about a deep wound. When we ...

From "That Thing You Do!" to Healing: Johnathon Schaech's Journey | Harder To Breathe Podcast

Hey everyone! 👋 Welcome back to The Harder To Breathe Podcast! This ...

Johnathon Schaech’s Story of Survival #shorts

"I didn’t think life was worth living... I had a loaded gun by my ...

Your Mess Is Your Magic w/ Marc Scheff

On today’s episode of “Harder to Breathe'', host, founding drummer of ...

On today’s episode of “Harder to Breathe'', host, founding drummer of “Maroon 5”, and licensed therapist, Ryan Dusick is joined by co-host and actor Brian “Duck” Maillard for a conversation ...with Artist and Creativity Coach, Marc Scheff.

Marc is a renowned and award winning artist who has absolutely set the NYC art scene ablaze with his incredible work in resin. In addition to his art, he has recently opened himself up to creative coaching, acquiring multiple professional licenses on the path to giving creatives the permission they need to Create… Destroy… & Emerge as the person they desire to be.

Ryan, Duck, and Marc clearly speak the same creative language, and they have so much incredible insight into making sense of life’s chaos as an artistic person. They share a fantastic conversation about how creative people come to exist, embracing the “flow” state, choosing to take (and leave behind) certain aspects of our parents’ decision-making, and so much more.

Coaches come with many different approaches, but Marc’s stance that “Your Mess is Your Magic” is very on-brand for us here at the “Harder to Breathe” Podcast. His ability to be present in the moment, and to feel and embrace whatever he is currently experiencing is such a fantastic representation of a healthy approach to life, family, work, art, and so much more.

0:00:00 Introduction & Duck’s New Haircut
0:01:34 A Moment of Rejuvenation
0:03:10 Ryan’s Office Jobs Before Maroon 5
0:06:57 Duck’s Stationary Job & Shoplifting Shame
0:10:07 A Lesson on Honesty
0:14:12 Ryan’s Embarrassing Drawing
0:18:39 Today’s Guest: Marc Scheff
0:20:03 Marc Scheff Joins the Podcast & Talks His Coverband
0:21:56 Embracing The Present Moment
0:26:59 Toxic Positivity
0:28:22 Everything is a Trade-Off
0:33:03 Duck’s Chernobyl Metaphor
0:35:05 Challenges with Coaching Creatives
0:41:32 Where Creativity Meets Control
0:49:32 Positive Psychology & The “Flow” State
0:53:29 Marc’s Artistic Origin Story
0:58:58 Visiting Your Parent’s Workplace
1:04:40 Does a “Troubled Child” Become a Creative Adult?
1:09:45 Unconscious Incompetence to Mastery
1:13:09 Picasso at the Prado Museum
1:16:00 Self-Comparison & Growth
1:20:04 Wrap Up & Conclusion

More About Marc Scheff:

Personal Website: https://coach.marcscheff.com/
Coaching Website: https://www.marcscheff.com/
“Unleash Creativity” Club: https://www.unleashcreativity.club/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcscheff/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcscheff/

Ready to Dive Deeper?:

https://www.ryandusick.com/
BenBella Books Author Page - https://benbellabooks.com/authors/dusick-ryan/
Amazon Book Page - https://www.amazon.com/Harder-Breathe-Memoir-Finding-Recovery/dp/1637742339/
WWSG Speaker Page - https://wwsg.com/speakers/ryan-dusick/
Psychology Today Therapist Profile - https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/937599

Stay Up to Date on the Podcast: @hardertobreathepodcast

Follow Ryan on Social Media:

IG - @ryan_michael_dusick
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-dusick-ma-amft-26460894/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ryan.m.dusick
Facebook Author Page - https://www.facebook.com/RyanMichaelDusick/
X / Twitter - @DusickRyan

Follow Duck on Social Media:

IG - @Newyorkduck
X / Twitter - @DuckMaillard

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Miscarriages, Breast Cancer, & Choosing to Talk About It (feat. Dr. Jessica Zucker)

On today’s episode of “Harder to Breathe'', host, founding drummer of ...

On today’s episode of “Harder to Breathe'', host, founding drummer of “Maroon 5”, and licensed therapist, Ryan Dusick is joined by co-host and actor Brian “Duck” Maillard for a conversation ...with LA based psychologist and author, Dr. Jessica Zucker.

Dr. Zucker has been a womens’ health advocate for years, choosing to become a clinical psychologist in order to give women a voice for their pain, both physically and mentally. All too often women feel that they are unable to comfortably speak out about the health issues they are facing in society– an issue that Dr. Zucker faced firsthand when she experienced a miscarriage of her own, followed by a Breast Cancer diagnosis several years later.

In an effort to make these topics less “taboo”, Dr. Zucker is speaking out. Her first book and the accompanying social media campaign “I Had a Miscarriage” were designed to directly give women a chance to speak about, and mourn, their miscarriages in an open and honest way. Now, with her second book, “Normalize It”, she is taking it a step further to discuss multiple issues that women face including girlhood, body image, motherhood, reproductive choice, sexual trauma, menopause, and more.

Dr. Zucker, Ryan, and Duck share a fantastic and candid conversation about the unique challenges that women face, and Dr. Zucker’s new book is a great way to dive deeper into the topic. It’s relevant for everyone, men and women alike, and aims to change the way we view womens’ health as a society. It’s a much needed conversation, and another fantastic and open conversation on the “Harder to Breathe” Podcast.

0:00:00 Introduction & Seasonal Affective Disorder
0:03:19 Today’s Guest: Dr. Jessica Zucker
0:07:12 Betty Ford’s Immense Impact
0:12:19 Dr. Zucker joins the Podcast & Shares Her Backstory
0:14:53 International Health Projects
0:16:06 Becoming a Clinical Psychologist & Experiencing a Miscarriage
0:20:32 Breast Cancer Diagnosis
0:22:10 Dr. Zucker’s New Book
0:27:12 Mixed Messages for Women in Society
0:33:10 Changing the Narrative on an Individual Basis
0:38:19 Public Platforms vs. Personal Connection
0:42:53 Journaling and Self-Expression
0:44:42 Platitudes and “At-Leasts”
0:47:19 Benefits of Growing Up in a Safe Environment
0:54:44 Dr. Zucker’s Relationship with her Comedian Husband
1:01:13 Details About “Normalize It”, Dr. Jessica’s New Book
1:04:05 Wrap Up & Conclusion

More About Dr. Jessica Zucker & “Normalize It”:

Purchase “Normalize It”, OUT NOW: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1683738144

Official Website: https://www.drjessicazucker.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ihadamiscarriage
Dr. Jessica’s First Book, “I Had a Miscarriage”: https://www.amazon.com/I-Had-Miscarriage-Memoir-Movement/dp/1558612882/

Ready to Dive Deeper?:

https://www.ryandusick.com/
BenBella Books Author Page - https://benbellabooks.com/authors/dusick-ryan/
Amazon Book Page - https://www.amazon.com/Harder-Breathe-Memoir-Finding-Recovery/dp/1637742339/
WWSG Speaker Page - https://wwsg.com/speakers/ryan-dusick/
Psychology Today Therapist Profile - https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/937599

Stay Up to Date on the Podcast: @hardertobreathepodcast

Follow Ryan on Social Media:

IG - @ryan_michael_dusick
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-dusick-ma-amft-26460894/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ryan.m.dusick
Facebook Author Page - https://www.facebook.com/RyanMichaelDusick/
X / Twitter - @DusickRyan

Follow Duck on Social Media:

IG - @Newyorkduck
X / Twitter - @DuckMaillard

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A Deep Dive into the Mind of a Pro Athlete: with William Trubridge

On today’s episode of “Harder to Breathe'', host, founding drummer of ...

On today’s episode of “Harder to Breathe'', host, founding drummer of “Maroon 5”, and licensed therapist, Ryan Dusick is joined by co-host and actor Brian “Duck” Maillard for a conversation ...with “The Deepest Man in the World”, Pro Athlete William Trubridge.

William holds 18 World Records in Free Diving, a sport in which an individual dives straight down into the depths of the ocean… for as long and as deep as is physically possible. It requires an incredible amount of both mental and physical strength to perform such a feat, and for William, holding off intrusive thoughts and anxiety is truly a matter of life and death.

As you might imagine, having such an incredible skill set and resume has given William a unique understanding of the human mind. The conversation dives into some deep territory, including navigating black-outs and unsuccessful dives, as well as fostering the ability to truly separate our human fears from our human instincts.

It’s perhaps the most pure form of harnessing mental energy, and bridging the gap between the body and the mind is what the “Harder to Breathe” Podcast is all about. It’s not often we have the chance to speak with a world-record holding athlete, and it’s a fascinating conversation that absolutely lives up to the hype.

VIDEO TIME CODES

0:00:00 Introduction & Mixing Things Up
0:03:42 Duck’s Self-Described “Ticks”
0:05:09 Ryan’s Self-Described “Ticks”
0:08:06 Today’s Guest: William Trubridge
0:12:00 William Trubridge Joins the Podcast & Speaks on his “Freediving” Origins
0:15:45 Choosing to Make Diving Competitive
0:17:59 The “Blood Shift” & Changing Physiology Underwater
0:19:44 Learning to Maintain Composure
0:23:13 Anxiety in a Life & Death Situation vs. Everyday Anxiety
0:25:50 Unsuccessful Dives & Blacking Out
0:29:45 Consciousness Beyond Our Own Thoughts
0:31:51 Listening to Instinct and Not Fear
0:36:47 The Effects of Water Pressure at Depth
0:38:55 Exposing Himself to Narcosis
0:39:43 Outdated Evolutionary Tools for Human Survival
0:42:49 Reprogramming your Subconscious
0:47:25 The Polyvagal Theory
0:53:07 Your Free Tool: The “3 Second Gap”
0:57:40 Becoming More Calm Through Diving
0:59:45 Fighting Off Hyper-Vigilance
1:08:46 William’s Coaching & Conservation Programs
1:11:12 Wrap Up & Conclusion

More About William Trubridge:

Official Website: https://www.williamtrubridge.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willtrubridge/
“The Mental Immune System” Program: https://www.mentalimmunesystem.com

Ready to Dive Deeper?:

https://www.ryandusick.com/
BenBella Books Author Page - https://benbellabooks.com/authors/dusick-ryan/
Amazon Book Page - https://www.amazon.com/Harder-Breathe-Memoir-Finding-Recovery/dp/1637742339/
WWSG Speaker Page - https://wwsg.com/speakers/ryan-dusick/
Psychology Today Therapist Profile - https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/937599

Stay Up to Date on the Podcast: @hardertobreathepodcast

Follow Ryan on Social Media:

IG - @ryan_michael_dusick
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-dusick-ma-amft-26460894/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ryan.m.dusick
Facebook Author Page - https://www.facebook.com/RyanMichaelDusick/
X / Twitter - @DusickRyan

Follow Duck on Social Media:

IG - @Newyorkduck
X / Twitter - @DuckMaillard

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About the Host

As the former founder of Maroon 5, Ryan had an amazing start to his music career that changed his life. But the stress of being that high of a performer started to break him down to the point that he had to walk away from his dream life. It was at the bottom that he realized that he had to change and through treatment, he began to rebuild his life one brick at a time. Ryan embraced his life experience and decided to become a therapist where he now specializes in helping high performers under enormous stress manage it and stay on a solid path.

Recent Episodes

The Sklar Brothers on Comedy, Identity, & Parenting | The Harder To Breathe Podcast

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