The Art Of Imperfect Adulting - Racing Through Life’s Curves: Ryanne Siddiq on Resilience and Writing

Racing Through Life’s Curves: Ryanne Siddiq on Resilience and Writing

02/13/25 • 34 min

In this episode, Amy Stone chats with Ryanne Siddiq. Ryanne describes herself as a “car girl.” She is a resilient author and former financial professional who navigates life with chronic Lyme disease. Ryanne shares her journey from the world of finance to writing children's books, the role of cars in her life, and the challenges and triumphs of managing a long-term illness.

Main Topics Covered:

Lyme Treatment:
Experience of managing and treating chronic Lyme disease.
Passion for Cars:
The lifelong love of cars and driving, especially cornering on racetracks.
Career Shift:
Transition from finance to becoming a self-published children’s author.
Life Philosophy:
Embracing Mario Andretti's quote as a life mantra.
Authorship:
Writing and challenges associated with self-publishing.
Resilience and Adaptation:
Managing life changes due to illness and finding new passions.
Family & Recovery:
Balancing family life while dealing with chronic health issues.

How to connect with Ryanne Siddiq:

Buy Her Book: https://www.amazon.com//dp/B0CQC5K21V

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryannesiddiq_author

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryannesiddiq

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryannesiddiq

Website: https://www.twupublishing.com/author-Ryanne

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Main Topics Covered:

Lyme Treatment:
Experience of managing and treating chronic Lyme disease.
Passion for Cars:
The lifelong love of cars and driving, especially cornering on racetracks.
Career Shift:
Transition from finance to becoming a self-published children’s author.
Life Philosophy:
Embracing Mario Andretti's quote as a life mantra.
Authorship:
Writing and challenges associated with self-publishing.
Resilience and Adaptation:
Managing life changes due to illness and finding new passions.
Family & Recovery:
Balancing family life while dealing with chronic health issues.

How to connect with Ryanne Siddiq:

Buy Her Book: https://www.amazon.com//dp/B0CQC5K21V

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryannesiddiq_author

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryannesiddiq

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryannesiddiq

Website: https://www.twupublishing.com/author-Ryanne

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Previous Episode

Jane Epstein's Inspirational Journey From Childhood Trauma to Advocacy

In this episode, host Amy Stone welcomes Jane Epstein to discuss her personal journey through sibling sexual abuse (SSA), her transition from the entertainment industry to advocacy, and the publication of her memoir, "I Feel Real Guilty." Epstein shares her life experiences, the evolution of her understanding of her trauma, and her mission to raise awareness and support for SSA survivors.

Guest Information

Jane Epstein is an advocate for sibling sexual abuse awareness. She is an author, public speaker, and founder of the organization fivewaves.org.

Main Topics Covered

Jane's personal experiences with sibling sexual abuse
Her career transition from the entertainment industry to advocacy
Writing and publishing her memoir, "I Feel Real Guilty"
Founding and work with fivewaves.org
The dual nature of social media in providing support for SSA survivors
Overcoming trauma in adult relationships and counseling experiences
The evolving societal awareness and available resources for SSA

Quote from the Episode

"Sharing my story isn't just about my own healing; it's about helping others realize they are not alone in this journey." — Jane Epstein

Timestamps

[00:00 - 03:10]
Introduction and welcome
[03:11 - 08:30]
Jane's early life and family dynamics
[08:31 - 15:00]
Sibling abuse and its impact on her life choices
[15:01 - 23:45]
Transition into the entertainment industry
[23:46 - 30:50]
Marriages, counseling, and the resurfacing of trauma
[30:51 - 38:20]
The writing of "I Feel Real Guilty" and subsequent public speaking
[38:21 - 45:00]
Advocacy work and founding fivewaves.org
[45:01 - 51:30]
Social media's role in connecting and supporting survivors
[51:31 - 55:10]
Reflections on society's evolving understanding of SSA
[55:11 - 58:45]
Jane's personal insights and concluding thoughts
[58:46 - End]
Closing remarks and gratitude

Additional Links

Jane Epstein’s Tedx Talk https://www.ted.com/talks/jane_epstein_giving_voice_to_sibling_sexual_abuse?subtitle=en

I Feel Real Guilty https://a.co/d/7QFXjwA

Contact FiveWaves via email: [email protected]

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Health, Healing, and Travels: Joel Oliver's Adventures

In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone welcomes Joel Oliver, a digital nomad and heart surgery survivor, to share his captivating journey. Joel discusses his unexpected heart surgery at a young age, his untethered lifestyle as a digital nomad, and how these experiences have shaped his outlook on life.

Guest Information:

Joel Oliver is the owner and founder of East Coast Studio, a podcast production company which was bootstrapped with no outside funding, from Joel’s small beginning as a freelancer over a decade ago.

Main Topics Covered:

Heart Surgery Journey:
Joel’s experience with atrial fibrillation, leading to a mechanical valve replacement surgery at the age of 27. How he managed his recovery and the support he received from family.
Living as a Digital Nomad:
Joel’s transition from owning a home in Canada to embracing a full-time nomadic lifestyle. His experiences and insights on the logistical and emotional aspects of constantly moving.
Insights on Support and Community:
The importance of online communities and support systems for people undergoing significant medical procedures.
Professional Life:
Joel's work in the podcast production industry, including a special trial offer for listeners interested in starting their own podcasts.

Quote from the Episode:

"Even things that have been bad in life, I rarely will ever say I wish they never happened because otherwise I wouldn't even be who I am now." - Joel Oliver

Timestamps:

[00:00:02]
Introduction and Welcome
[00:00:35]
Where Joel is Currently Located
[00:02:08]
Joel’s Personal Life and Interests
[00:03:18]
Main Topics Introduction: Heart Surgery and Digital Nomadism
[00:04:31]
Discussing the Heart Surgery
[00:08:54]
Symptoms and Diagnosis
[00:10:08]
Type of Heart Surgery
[00:11:21]
Facing Surgery at a Young Age
[00:13:39]
Lessons Learned and Support Systems
[00:19:36]
Connection to Nomadic Lifestyle
[00:21:07]
Embracing the Nomadic Life
[00:24:28]
Logistics of Being a Nomad
[00:26:44]
Deciding to Become a Nomad
[00:29:12]
Joel’s Business: East Coast Studio

Connect with Joel and the East Coast Studio https://eastcoaststudio.com/

If you have a podcast Joel offered the audience Get $50 off your first podcast service with East Coast Studio when you mention this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting! Visit https://eastcoaststudio.com/podcast-vitality-call/ to book your Podcast Vitality Call.

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