Jeannine Coulter Lindgren
Jeannine Coulter Lindgren
"From 'Canadian Scarface' to humanitarian" Ryan Phillips
"From 'Canadian Scarface' to humanitarian" Ryan Phillips
"From 'Canadian Scarface' to humanitarian" Ryan Phillips
Thursday 2nd February 2023
Hear Ryan Phillips' incredible transformation from drug smuggler to humanitarian on 'Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery Podcast'.
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Get the buttons here!Ryan Phillips: From Drug Smuggler to Humanitarian Hero
I guess, uh, part of both our purposes was to come here and, uh, just do what we do.
Picture this: a young professional hockey player in Canada, swept up in the whirlwind of the B.C. marijuana boom. That was Ryan Phillips at 19. Trading his hockey stick for a smuggling ring, Ryan quickly amassed a fortune. But the high life came crashing down, leading to over 500 days in a Federal Detention Center on conspiracy charges.
In this eye-opening episode of 'Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery Podcast', hosts Jeannine Coulter Lindgren and Narcan Nate sit down with Ryan to uncover the twists and turns of his remarkable journey. Ryan opens up about his early days in the drug trade, the dark realities he faced, and the pivotal moments that led to his transformation.
Now a three-time TED speaker and recognized humanitarian, Ryan discusses his battles with anxiety, detoxing from benzos, and how he found a new purpose through service. His story is a powerful reminder that even from the darkest places, redemption is possible. Tune in to hear how Ryan turned his life around and what keeps him grounded today.