From Burnout to Freedom | Ryan Hvizda on Resilient Leadership

"Resiliency is like am I living a life that if I have a setback it doesn't just knock me out? I can heal, move forward, and get past where I've ever been before." - Ryan Hvizda

This episode is a beautiful exploration of what happens when we let go of tension and discover our authentic selves. Ryan Hvizda shares her powerful journey from workaholic burnout to sustainable success through play, vulnerability, and inner healing. After hitting rock bottom with health challenges, financial debt, and business burnout, she completely transformed her life through silent meditation, surfing, and conscious leadership.

What struck me most was Ryan's wisdom about facing fear as a pathway to healing: "Fear comes from trying to control the uncontrollable." Her journey from ocean fear to becoming a badass surfer living in Barbados half the year is such a beautiful metaphor for what's possible when we release our grip on life.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introducing Ryan Hvizda
05:15 The Journey Begins: Silent Meditation Retreat
07:15 Tension vs. Relaxation: Finding Your True Self
10:13 How Play Heals Trauma
12:14 Facing Fear and Ocean Healing
18:57 The Safety Connection: Anger as Protection
25:18 Health Challenges and Body Wisdom
29:13 Leadership Transformation
36:54 Financial Resilience Journey
47:56 Finding Sustainable Play
50:57 Building True Resilience

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