What now... relapse, recovery, freedom, money, fear & youtube

[@thenakedguru]

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[@ronniew3229]

No haters here lad. 😉

[@brad180564]

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[@krisy-in-italy]

Our mental health is a lifetime of working on it. You’ve done well for yourself and family. You have beautiful healthy kids and a beautiful supporting wife. It’s always a battle but you are strong and well loved. ♥️

[@glennamyhotspur]

It's good to see you back. Just keep working on what works for you. Life is what you make it, and you are doing well.

[@chrisstegman445]

I am glad you are speaking out about your downs as well as possible. It makes you seem more real to me and I'm glad I watch your pods.

[@MartinReeve-r5l]

The world needs people like you atm Honest , relatable , kind , empathetic and generous. Thank you for making me feel more optimistic about life’s possibilities 🙏

[@anneandrews2708]

Thank you for your honesty and sharing your life with us in a truthful way. I love hearing about everything....the ups, and the downs. Im so glad that you are feeling better. Depression has a way of revisiting when you least expect it to. Its important to remember self care. You are an inspiration Ryan and your family are blessed to have each other. 💓

[@peteredan7352]

Good to see you back and well. Always remember, health is your wealth and if you feel you can survive on what you have then focus on your health.

[@farahlarki3454]

I really appreciate your honesty. Self care should be your priority all the best with everything

[@dawnbrooks2936]

Ryan. You may be right about the Cholesterol med. I had a 2 year bout with depression. I finally figured out it was the cholesterol med I was on. I stopped it and was better in less than a week. When I was a business owner I had to constantly remind myself that I was in charge of my schedule otherwise there was always something to get done. Schedule non working times during the day and at least one full day off weekly and make it non negotiable. Use that time for only yourself and family. The last thing I will recommend is a KZbin channel Learn Somatics. This has helped me release deep held stress and reset the nervous system. Take a look. Much love for you, your family and Thailand.

[@thenakedguru]

Thanks Dawn 🙏

[@Sammyli99]

Man...great to see you back, just remember there is a massive survivor BIAS in the whole of life, the dude that made the money forgets he beat 100 dudes that didn't.

[@paulfairbrace825]

Anyone who can afford to drink can afford to do anything. I owned a bar in Pattaya 20yrs ago, did pretty much as you did., Became it's best ever customer, wrapped my bike round a lampost , which ended in the hospital, and me losing the lot. You learned and overcame a lot sooner than i did, so you'll never be short of a few bob. You're sharp as a shithouse rat to boot, and i must say, a lot of your rants are truly inspirational!

[@burghdervanjean]

I am here for the realness, it can be very rare on these types of platforms! Remember your worst is your worst and your best is your best. Keep being the shaman you are and thank you for taking us along with the ride dude ❤️

[@44rpalermo]

It's good to hear from you. As a person who is familiar with alcoholism, I was concerned about you. It's good to take a break and take care of yourself is very healthy. Cheers!

[@thenakedguru]

Thank you 🙏👍

[@carolrampling862]

Looking well Ryan. We loved Damo and the family as always, but good to see you back 😊 Life in the public domain must be draining. Tc

[@tamiwallace7572]

We love and support you and your family!!

[@chriscastello3922]

You have a huge number of supporters like me on this channel and the family channel who really appreciate and enjoy your vlogs. That said, you owe us nothing. Your health, welfare, and family are your only true priorities, exactly as they should be. Whenever and whatever you decide to share on YT we are grateful. 🙏

[@yvonnebirch6026]

You are loved Ryan. I have such respect for you. Much love from an old Dutch lady in California ❤❤

[@thenakedguru]

Thank you Yvonne 🙏

[@michaelj2528]

Glad to see your feeling better . I am 71 and now realise I've suffered with and depression since my 20 the depression would come and go at times but the anxiety is always there I don't often or hardly ever talk about it I suppose I just suffer in silence. As always interesting informative thought provoking and entertaining best wishes to you all take care of yourselves all of you

[@trentmunn9486]

Great to see you back, refreshed and refocused. I agree that freedom is very important. It took me living in a foreign country to recognize that less is very freeing.

[@MrBritish2]

Thanks for your honesty. I have been through bad depression myself a few times in life out the other side now.

[@brendancork7339]

Really enjoy your content Ryan. You articulate your thoughts very clearly and your honesty is much admired. Be proud for the life that you have created for yourself and your family, and be proud for the inspiration that you provide for your followers, some of who are struggling with some kind of addiction.

[@hyype-FM]

Loving your honest and down to Earth View. Nice to see someone being real online and infront of the Camera ♥

[@RosemarieStars]

Great to hear you are handing off the other channel to Damo. It was clear you were being pushed to create by the algorithm. Naked Guru still feels fresh. Freedom is letting go of the things you no longer need. Good going! 100% with you.

[@rosiew8051]

So glad to see you back Ryan. Baby steps for now until you are back to full health, I hope that it has also helped you talking about it on your channel. Well done and keep up the good work. Damo is obviously so proud of you and your subscribers are all behind you.

[@teresap1172]

Happy you are feeling better. Your vlogs are inspiring to many people. It has amazed me that you and your family have become part of my life. Never thought that would ever happen from watching a KZbin channel. I think most of us didn't even consider that you would be be out knocking a few back. Lol You care way too much about your family to go there again. It's very evident in your videos. Blessings to all of you.

[@mattalford389]

Great to see you back. Glad you're feeling better now. Good on you for being so open and honest about how you're feeling. It's important to do that. You've got a great family around you too. Which is so good. Damo, seems to be a strong, caring, understanding person. Which is a blessing.

[@myldwinpierre3962]

I am currently going through battling depression and anxiety, so I fully understand the fight. Fight on, brother! You have all of our full support!

[@JoseC888888]

Great to you are well and kicking, thank you for sharing you experience it helps me to self reflect about my life and the way ahead. We are fortunate to have a supportive wife and partner; I was immersed on my on internal drama, so I missed your previous message video, I just found out about your deep dive in the rabbit hole through her video on the other channel, her voice sounded just like my wife’s voice when she is worried about my wellbeing, Damo is a unique diamond. Thinking about it, I did sense some was going on with you on previous videos. Chin up, you have done fantastic so far. Also, it is true, your channel is a bit of a Truman’s World. Love from Munich.

[@anoukilangakoon7392]

So good to see you back 😊 Don’t put too much stress on yourself with vlogging or anything else you do. In the long run what will be will be anyway so take time to enjoy your life and family while you are still young and able. Also in relation to vlogging Damo is great at it and looking forward to seeing more from her on the other channel. Anyway glad to see you back to your honest self.❤

[@paulcleary7437]

It’s Damo’s time to shine she’s going great 😊

[@thenakedguru]

Agree!

[@seekhearts]

this is the goal, to have more agency over you and your family's life and future. take care, glad to see you back

[@jcv551]

Glad you’re doing better than last time we saw you. Life is very intense you have to earn, provide, survive and try to be happy with no guarantee about success with money relationships or health we all try our best and hopefully all is well in the end. Take care champ look after your self and family they’re everything.

[@SamuelMartin-n9k]

Great video Ryan!!!! Keep up the great work!!!! 2 thumbs up my friend!!!!

[@thenakedguru]

cheers samuel!

[@keithdonaldson5573]

Ryan welcome back, I’m really happy that you took the time off that you needed for you. As we all navigate through life and it’s ups and downs it’s so important that we find the recipe that we all need to be healthy. I love it that you are able to be honest and real, at this stage in my life I don’t really have time for people who do not know how to be real. To me the connection that we have with one another, is most of us have lived and felt life, empathy is a beautiful word.

[@anielkhaderoe179]

Very good to talk about mental illnes. It opens the new possibillities to find ways to discover youreself to improve and for me to learn. I am thinking about life and see a lot of friends, closed ones disappearing out of my life due to sickness, death and other things. Why we wait to enjoy our lifes when we are in retirement age ?. I am going to take the step and want to make something out of my life and that needs some sacrefices. Thank you for being so honest and sharing your story.🙏

[@nikkimclay5474]

Damo was great on the channel & you Ryan are inspiring, I’m chronically ill & live with severe chronic pain from 37 pelvic surgeries thanks to the worst case of endometriosis. I was an educational psychologist & can’t work so I watch real utube, you are one of the real ones , you make many lives better.

[@davidkidd3863]

I think the more things you add to your life business ventures adding more and more buildings more posessions etc adds more and more stress to your life....best to try and keep it as simple as you can....I think you are doing a pretty good job of that. ❤

[@Rowestah]

Glad you are doing better. You mentioned about how people don't get an opportunity to live out their lives and enjoy things before something tragic happens and that resonates with me greatly. This has happened with my father and he is on a downward spiral ever since. Thank you for sharing your lives with us

[@juliaholmes293]

Ryan, thank you for your honesty. I struggle with fear,anxiety and depression. However, I have looked into astrology and have found great relief from meditation and sitting with my fear and feeling it and where it is attaching to my body like heart, throat etc. And then breathing into it! Love your shows but don’t over work yourself. Stay healthy!

[@tonybaloney6656]

Cool man , nice reset, love your reflections, always open and good humoured. In a lot of ways you have already won the game of life with a beautiful family and living life on your terms. Live for the day but plan for the future . Glad you’re back 🤙🏼

[@thenakedguru]

Cheers Tony 👍🙏

[@dobrorhei]

Just heard your comments on the attempt of bringing some sort of total honesty for your channel here. That's something I try to implement on my growling channel (in Portuguese), and I can tell it's not always an easy task. Thank you for your insights on your journey. My only suggestion is to focus a little bit more on meditation (unless it is not very fit for your personality), you live in a area full of great and recognized forest tradition buddhist monks 😊🙏 all the best my friend.

[@thenakedguru]

Thanks, this is what ceremony involves - usually a 8-13 hour meditation 🙏

[@davidbruckshaw9027]

Thank you for everything you do, love life brother

[@thenakedguru]

Cheers David 🙏

[@philbev5221]

Stay strong. Your wife was great in your absence.

[@pAuL-nb2ud]

TAKE YOUR TIME DUDE, NONE OF US ARE GOING ANYWHERE 📺 💺 🥔 ☮️

[@Kernowking101]

You look better for the break fella. Stay well. We all appreciate your channel, ya vibe and your honesty.

[@TheMysticist]

Stay strong bro, you will need a break now and again, nobody will grudge you for that. It can be tiring in these hectic times with everyone pulling you this way and that way, there's often not a lot of time for yourself or just downtime in general. Myself I am 15 months free of alcohol and caffeine, which I don't miss either, but still enjoy a devils lettuce tea daily. In my mid 50's and feel great!!! Best wishes from us in the Eastern Caribbean.

[@GaryEvenden-t5i]

Happy to see you back Ryan. I could see in your eyes on the last video the pressure was rising. Always good to step back and reassess before you go forward.

[@JoeAndTheFam]

Glad you’re feeling better health and nutrition are so critical. You’re in the right place to heal and thrive and you have many supporters. Much love from Chanthaburi ❤

[@LeeQuisenberry]

Great to have you and your family back. Always wishing you all the very best

[@FungalFiasco]

We all have our ups and downs, I've no words of wisdom, that's your department. You (amongst others) have inspired me to try and sort my life out and aim for something better. It's understandable if you need to take time to look after yourself, after unknowingly looking after we random youtube watchers! Regards

[@Radiancegrace]

Fear was the female TI straight off the streets of Chicago that showed up in basic training/military and sent me, literally, flying thru the obstacle course while on my arse in close pursuit setting me up with fixed skills for life. Impressionable as heck at 18 I gained respect early on for fear in whatever form and its valuable impact. Your honesty is so refreshing. Out of the being comes the doing, good on you for taking time to allow stillness /silence. Love the idea of seeing your wife as well do content - you both continue to bring awareness to this wonderful country and inspire me to keep planning for a move 🙏🏻

[@thenakedguru]

Thank you for sharing 🙏

[@n8style]

It's good to see you back, always look forward to watching your videos

[@mariettathornton5924]

Greetings from Koh Chang 🌞Thank you for being you Ryan! Sorry I haven’t been tuning in for a while now and have a lot of catching up to do. I think we’re all constantly on the go and one day, we realize that we need a break! It’s great that you’re in tuned with your body and realize that you needed to take a break, which is wonderful for your soul! Hope you’re feeling better Ryan! Take care & be well 😊

[@robbie5413]

Great to see you back Ryan. I enjoy the authenticity. Good on you for deciding to slow down a bit. So many things I can relate to. My doctor told me today I need to reduce stress

[@stevedakin7543]

I love your honesty, @steve and Pim Thailand, and England 🙏🙏👌👌

[@janwilliams4282]

First, it's good to see and hear from you so soon. You look well. It doesn't necessarily feel like it to you because life is a journey that can't be lived in the future but you are still a very young man. You will have another 50 years or more to experience this life. You will never arrive because life constantly resets as we get used to another stage. You are very contemplative and brilliant. These attributes can and often do add to your feelings because you are a thinker and an achiever. I enjoy watching you because I was and am you. In 50 years you will look back and be pleased. I want you to please take heart in that.

[@davidkelly-cl4mj]

Good too see you back and once again focused on life busy as it is There's no need to put your self under any pressure mate, it's OK to pull back from what you may think your obliged to do. Every one who follows you understands that life is life and sometimes you need to step back for a while. We will always be here and we will always support you and Damo no matter what. So take your time mate. Chill out for a while, long ad you want or need. We will always be here and happy to support you anyway we can. Honestly Ryan. It's all good. Take care my man and look after your self and family above all else

[@thenakedguru]

Cheers David!

[@ravkhabra]

Wishing you all the best. Your content is very inspiring and your honesty is so refreshing.

[@grahammccann]

Super happy to see you back and recognising the underlying issue Ryan. You need to recover the balance in life, which you've identified yourself. The adventure continues x

[@CHARLESTHEMOON]

Great video and thanks for sharing

[@andrewhyland9212]

Running a business can consume you if your not careful. Important to know when to switch off…not so much 9-5 but knowing when you’ve done enough for the day. Also that applies for the week. Take two days away from it. Rest the brain, step away. Break. Reset. Spend time with the family. Glad the businesses are doing well. Inspiring to see. What’s been created in 4 years you should be proud of.

[@gloryrich7123]

It's always time well spent to take care of our mental health. Keep up being honest and real. We all experience these times.

[@jonhobson3592]

Tough times don’t last , but tough people do. Good that you are recovering , the time out was probably a good thing for you too .. I’m struggling a little bit here at times in northern Bangkok , & keeping the ‘visitor away from the shoulder’ is not always easy. But I walk 🚶‍♀️a lot which really helps .. but got keep on going ! 👊🙏

[@Gordioni]

“The Black Dog” as Winston Churchill used to allegedly refer to his depression periods. Just to say that you’re certainly not alone and indeed .. you deserve merit for your honest and valued portrayal of ‘battles of the mind’. Some of us (more than is publicised methinks) do relate. Keep “fighting the good fight” Mon Brave and shrug off the nay sayers, you are in good company 😉

[@RockFPV]

This is why I love your channel, It's about living in Thailand, sharing life with a Thai Partner and being honest about daily Life Challenges, I hope we meet one Day!

[@themiddlejourney6286]

Duhkha. I have experienced a lot. I used to transport mental health patients around the UK. So much pain. Only in the present moment can we be free. But it's not always easy in a noisy world. Great channel brother . ❤

[@garystaff3617]

Great to see you back the Brian is a powerfull thing

[@shuuyakano1732]

The experience I have had is that once you start talking about "experiencing a mental health struggle", actually you're part of quite a big club. As mental health is You don't have to be positive all the time. It's perfectly okay to feel sad, angry, annoyed, frustrated, scared and anxious. Having feelings doesn't make you a negative person it makes you a human. That's why I'm glad to see how you describe your own covid situations till this year when you moved to Bangkok by understanding how to clear Thailand person situations of mental health which is you are the foreigner person.

[@MrUled]

I remember posting when you decided to leave corporate and go to simple life in Thailand. I was in the same mindset but had to just 'finisht one more role' to see covid through. I ended up severely damaging my health during that time and am still in that situation. How I wish I could have made a different choice. Take care of yourselves everyone!

[@pillowgood1318]

Keep on truckin brother. One day at a time, enjoying the in between moments with those you love.

[@audiob2027]

good to see you back in action again. In my experience, growing a recording studio business in Mahanakorn, there does come a time where one must re-evaluate, shift focus/direction a bit and move forward properly once we have achieved a certian level of success. This is all normal part of the process. Have faith that you are on the right path. Exhale the negative, embrace the positive.

[@jenniferwithey6443]

No one is perfect. We all need help and understanding sometimes. Glad you have a loving and supportive family to help you through the difficult times. Take care of your health, mental, physical, and spiritual. Whenever you need time off from the channel your subscribers will understand.

[@seangallagher1396]

Glad you’re back Ryan. It’s important to take time out now and again, it helps to get perspective…. You should do it more often , you will feel a lot better for it 👍

[@Adam_Adam_Adam_Adam]

Good to see you back, buddy. Life is about enjoying the journey because we rarely reach that magical place of security and mental calm. You have to take a moment to look back and see how for you've come. Health is wealth, enjoy the ride.

[@franciswhite4079]

Well said Ryan.keep at it your an a amazing person❤

[@mrboogang]

You deserve more time off mate. Take it easy, and focus on your health. Love to you all. We all need support from time to time, and I'm here if you ever want to chat brother. Take care and God bless you, Damo, Tis and Hugo.

[@gailarnold9521]

love you dearly...we're all grateful for what you and your works have done for the world...maybe you're going thru your change of life.....MENopause... xxoo grammy

[@thomasclementz8149]

Love your honesty and your strength for fighting your demons (we all have demons but few people are honest enough to recognize it).

[@MikeLowery-transcendent]

Missed your face and took a moment to send you some really positive and happy vibrations. I hope you got them. 👍🏽

[@mxlarge6915]

Great video and glad you are feeling well again. One of my kids struggles with addiction to alcohol and is currently recovering and doing well at the moment. As you said, healthy eating, fitness, nature and being busy in fun things will always help your mental health. I hope you can keep away from the demons of life and remain positive and happy. You have a great little family there.

[@escapethechase]

You're an inspiration Ryan! Be proud of the home, the business, and the family that you've built! Glad you took some time to revisit the plant teachers. You're one of the channels that inspired me to visit Thailand and try it out (currently here for a few more days). The last couple weeks I've lived with a family in rural Thailand to test that side of environment. They have a beautiful garden full of fruits, veggies, and flowers that I've always dreamt of having. Unfortunately I think I have the wrong blood type because these mosquitos love me (don't seem to bother anyone else much). Are they a bother where you're located and how do you deal with them other than sweating my butt off in pants and long sleeves 24/7? Our goals are basically the same, chasing freedom (body/mind, physical/mental) and I also have appreciate and studied plant medicines for some time. When I return next you'll definitely have a new customer! And if you are ever in need of more help for the business (shooting/editing/etc) I would totally be interested in a trial! PS I got to meet Denis Mckenna after a lecture he gave in Minnesota and he was kind enough to take a photo with me! One of my favorite modern scientists! Keep up the good work! Cheers mate!

[@sandracrawford3715]

Hi, look a lot of us go through this. Well done for sharing, that is not easy. Gosh it is almost 4 am in NZ. So many medications have adverse affects but only on certain people.

[@joemann2178]

Hope you are feeling better Ryan. I know you are usually on top of these things, but it doesn't make it easier. I think most people can sympathise as we all experience it sometimes in our lives, but sadly some more than others. Take care mate!

[@Phiyedough]

Your place looks wonderful with all the plants!

[@zippot1197]

Good for you Ryan and for having the bravery to step back. retired at 40 because I was so knackered physically that I couldn't work. now at 62, My main concern is having less pain Health is everything. the best time of my life was with my kids before they got older. that time flies, but they are better off with a healthy dad around. I come here for the honesty. and your Mrs is a star. she will do fine. Have a healthy year mate . Dave

[@MagooLife]

Stay strong. Don't burn yourself out. Take breaks when you need it. I've been through it all myself, so I know where you're coming from. Not to go into it about my past personal life, but I'm much happier now living in Thailand where I'm at now in my life. Sure, things could be better if I wanted to get back into the daily grind of gotta have the cars that cost more than most peoples homes, the large multimillion dollar home, wearing the best of the best in clothing, the stress of paying for it all, but then I also wouldn't have the loving Thai family that I have now. Six years ago, I was a train wreck and almost died.

[@shannonmann5501]

Great to hear you are feeling better!

[@604nation]

I appreciate your honesty - refreshing, every KZbin channel promotes only positives never any negatives like changing a location will solve everything…take care of yourself 🙏🏼

[@michaeljohnstone3388]

Good to see you back and looking well Ryan. Damo stepped up to the plate and you both make a great team. Hopefully the recent stirrings on the crypto front were an added tonic for you. Take care bro.

[@dutchie05]

Glad you are feeling better. Missed you.

[@MikeLowery-transcendent]

Missed your face and took a moment to send you some really positive and happy vibrations. I hope you got them. You were represented well in your absence by your lovely wife.

[@thenakedguru]

Thanks Mike, saw your comment on Damos vlog! appreciate it!

[@MikeLowery-transcendent]

@ your Thailand experience got my attention, but you’re philosophy is admirable in any context. Be well. 🤗

[@ErikLeed]

Glad to see your plant medicine journey went well. You look reinvigorated! I wonder if it was cacti or fungi or some type of vine journey...I remember seeing that beautiful morning glory a couple years ago🤣Cheers to freedom!

[@pumcarrillo6065]

wandering around the garden, i do that a lot in th e spring . But it snowing ❄️ now and cold

[@jenniferwithey6443]

I feel your pain. I’m in Minnesota & our HIGH today is -6 F / -21 C.

[@richardhead4555]

nice to see you up and about

[@thenakedguru]

Cheers Richard 🙏

[@nlorand9033]

I suffered the black dog even when young. Although i always enjoy the sunshine in Thailand unfortunately a lot of my life could be dark. I take vitamin C, D, K2, Magnesium glyciate supplements etc, exercise more i rarely have the black dog.

[@WalkingmanPattaya]

haha as an american had never heard black dog being used for feeling down or sad....i see the great Winston Churchill was the one who coined the phrase.

[@donniebuss6291]

Ryan!! You will be fine!! Look forward to what’s coming!! Just Cruise!! Donnie in Arizona

[@thenakedguru]

Cheers Donnie!

[@donniebuss6291]

@ Good vibes your Way

[@Grahamcracker6366]

I appreciate your honesty. The darker months are difficult for me.

[@kobe_trev]

Watched this vlog as I am about to head to a bar in Pattaya, haha. Anyway, glad you are off fthe meds. As it's a sad reality that modern educated doctors, although many are sincere just prescribe big-pharma drugs that tend have more side-effects than benefits. Not to mention there are natural remedies for most ailments (including cancer) out there to be found, after opening ones mind to this possibility. Also luv'd the part about reaching freedom, and the emancipation of fear. An interesting thing about that is that once true freedom is achieved, one can begin to fear the freedom and lack of outside responsibility itself...

[@jasonjudkins2056]

I’m glad your back Ryan, sometimes we need to un plug for awhile, just to give ourselves a break.

[@curious-homebody]

I used to be on 6-8 prescriptions daily for a few different types of pains (mainly from car accidents) plus I used to get shitfaced off alcohol 6 nights a week. I thought getting a graveyard job would've helped reduce the alcohol..... but I found other times to drink. one day I decided to drop that shitfaced/Debbie downer prescription life and decided to get weed a try. life has been improving ever since (since 4/19/2010). this won't work for most people, but I can partially relate to what you are going through. you have an awesome community, sir. and hello from Phrae. p.s. coincidentally, I believe I was the 420th like on this video. 💚