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The Harder to Breathe Podcast

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Honest and vulnerable conversations about the challenges we face and how to work through them; hosted by Maroon 5's founding drummer, therapist, author, and mental health advocate Ryan Dusick.
Top 55.9% by pitch volume (Rank #27972 of 50,000)Data updated Feb 10, 2026

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A Heartfelt Farewell: The End of an Era

Tue Jan 20 2026

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Summary In this episode of the Harder To Breathe podcast, hosts Ryan Dusick and Brian "Duck" Maillard reflect on their journey together, discussing the decision to pause the podcast indefinitely. They share personal updates about their lives, including holiday experiences and the challenges of parenting. The conversation delves into the evolution of their friendship and the skills they've developed through the podcast, such as improved listening and deeper connections. They express gratitude for their listeners and the impact the show has had on their lives, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and connection in their future endeavors. The episode concludes with a hopeful outlook on maintaining their friendship and possibly creating new content in the future. Keywords Harder To Breathe, Ryan Dusick, Brian Maillard, mental health podcast, friendship, parenting, personal growth, podcasting journey, connection, authenticity Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Holiday Reflections 06:00 Parenting Challenges and Insights 10:40 Podcast Announcement and Future Plans 31:15 The Impact of Podcasting on Personal Growth 37:40 Reflections on Relationships and Connection 45:46 Looking Ahead: Future Possibilities and Creative Freedom

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Summary In this episode of the Harder To Breathe podcast, hosts Ryan Dusick and Brian "Duck" Maillard reflect on their journey together, discussing the decision to pause the podcast indefinitely. They share personal updates about their lives, including holiday experiences and the challenges of parenting. The conversation delves into the evolution of their friendship and the skills they've developed through the podcast, such as improved listening and deeper connections. They express gratitude for their listeners and the impact the show has had on their lives, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and connection in their future endeavors. The episode concludes with a hopeful outlook on maintaining their friendship and possibly creating new content in the future. Keywords Harder To Breathe, Ryan Dusick, Brian Maillard, mental health podcast, friendship, parenting, personal growth, podcasting journey, connection, authenticity Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Holiday Reflections 06:00 Parenting Challenges and Insights 10:40 Podcast Announcement and Future Plans 31:15 The Impact of Podcasting on Personal Growth 37:40 Reflections on Relationships and Connection 45:46 Looking Ahead: Future Possibilities and Creative Freedom

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Top 55.9% by pitch volume (Rank #27972 of 50,000)
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Episode count
70
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Social followers
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Tue Jan 20 2026

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What is The Harder to Breathe Podcast about?

Honest and vulnerable conversations about the challenges we face and how to work through them; hosted by Maroon 5's founding drummer, therapist, author, and mental health advocate Ryan Dusick.

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