Ep 29 Ryan Bailey: From Pop Culture to Personal Healing

In this heartfelt (and hilarious) episode, pop culture podcaster Ryan Bailey joins Liat and MJ for a deep dive into his journey from bullied theater kid to one of the most loved voices in Bravo culture. 💫

Ryan opens up about:

His childhood and early acting dreams

Growing up with social anxiety and learning to say “no”

The heartbreak of divorce and rediscovering love

Losing his mom and finding signs of connection beyond the veil

Becoming a dad and redefining purpose

The story behind So Bad It’s Good with Ryan Bailey and what he’s learned from hundreds of interviews

It’s raw, funny, and full of real healing moments—proof that even through loss, laughter and connection always find a way back. 💙

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Welcome + Ryan’s first impressions
02:00 – From acting school to LA casting life
08:30 – Childhood moves & social anxiety
11:00 – The accident that shaped his fear and resilience
14:00 – Growing up with girls, finding safety in art
17:30 – Family dynamics & sibling contrast
20:00 – Emotional sensitivity and people-pleasing
23:00 – The body’s signals: AFib, stress & healing
25:00 – How social media fuels division
27:30 – Spiritual perspective: we’re all connected
30:00 – Protecting yourself from disappointment
36:00 – Meeting Rebecca & finding love again
38:00 – Marriage, divorce & lessons learned
41:00 – Losing his mom and finding purpose through pain
45:00 – Learning to say no and honor your truth
50:00 – The birth of So Bad It’s Good
52:00 – Turning heartbreak into humor
56:00 – His mom’s impact and the listener letters
59:00 – Life after loss & signs from the other side
1:05:00 – How grief transformed him
1:07:00 – Closing reflections & what’s next

FOLLOW RYAN BAILEY:
IG: @sobaditsgoodwithryanbailey
Podcast: So Bad It’s Good with Ryan Bailey

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IG: @h2fpod
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