"From 'Canadian Scarface' to humanitarian" Ryan Phillips"From 'Canadian Scarface' to humanitarian" Ryan Phillips
Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery Podcast
Ryan Phillips shares his journey from drug smuggling to humanitarian work, highlighting resilience and redemption.
1:23:53•2 Feb 2023
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.
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