Kelly Reverb

This Pink Cloud

Kelly Reverb

  • Stand-Up & former Blue Man Group member ~ Ryan Gerard

Stand-Up & former Blue Man Group member ~ Ryan Gerard

Friday 12th May 2023

Join comedian Ryan Gerard as he shares his journey from Blue Man Group fame to battling addiction and finding sobriety on 'This Pink Cloud'.
Explicit
42 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Compassionate

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This Pink Cloud
Author:
Kelly Reverb
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Ryan Gerard: From Blue Man Group to a Life of Sobriety

Episode Overview

  • Ryan shares his personal journey from early success to the road to recovery
  • Opens up about his experiences in the Blue Man Group and the reckless lifestyle of using and partying
  • Discusses the importance of finding balance, seeking help, and adopting a healthier lifestyle
  • Offers valuable insights into the challenges of recovery and the impact of mental health
  • Emphasizes the role of support, compassion, and gratitude in the process of healing and growth
If you're clean and you're not happy, dude, being happy is a big part of it or you might as well be using that.
Picture this: You're on stage, painted blue, drumming up a storm, and making people laugh. That's how Ryan Gerard spent his early years as a member of the Blue Man Group. But behind the scenes, Ryan's life was far from the perfect performance. In this episode of 'This Pink Cloud', DJ Kelly Reverb and Chad LeMans chat with Ryan about his rollercoaster journey from early success to battling addiction and finding sobriety.
Ryan doesn't hold back as he talks about the highs and lows of his career, the wild lifestyle that came with it, and the turning points that made him seek help. He dives into the importance of finding balance, seeking support, and making healthier choices. Through humor and heartfelt stories, Ryan sheds light on the challenges of recovery and the impact of mental health on his journey.
This episode is a candid look at how one comedian found peace and purpose after years of chaos, highlighting the power of support, compassion, and gratitude in healing.