Founding drummer of MAROON 5 (Songs About Jane), Ryan Dusick,  joins us on this very special episode of The Open Relationships Podcast. Ryan talks about the formation of Maroon 5, getting dropped by their record label, their slingshot to success with one of the most famous pop albums of all time, and eventually how he was forced to leave the band due to mental and physical issues. This is an unbelievably emotional, inspirational, and heartwarming story of how Ryan was able to go from top of the world, to rock bottom, and how he turned his life around to become a very successful therapist and mental health advocate. 



Chapters:
00:00 - Ryan Joins the Open Relationships Podcast
02:15 - The History of Maroon 5 
09:56 - Being in a Band is like being married to 4 people? Relational Wellness Skills
14:12 - Deciding to be Rock Stars
19:01 - Losing Their Record Deal, Almost Breaking Up, and Drifting Apart
27:00 - Maroon 5 and Linkin Park were friends
28:30 - Maroon 5 Reconnecting and Reforming The Band
35:15 - The Birth & Rise of Maroon 5
47:40 - The Influence of John Mayer & Silly Behind The Scenes Stories
58:00 - The Downfall of Ryan’s Mental & Physical Health
01:10:00 - The Final Straw - Why I Had To Leave Maroon 5
01:36:30 - Ryan’s Path To Recovery
01:54:00 - Ryan is Now A Public Speaker & Therapist
02:07:41 - Recap & Our Favorite Takeaways


“Open Relationships: Transforming Together” is a new podcast aimed at helping people truly open up to one another and to themselves by digging into hard truths and varying perspectives. We offer expert-approved relationship advice to help you grow emotionally through sharing compelling stories, vulnerable discussions, and personal insights we hope will spark inspiration. 

Subscribe to YourTango’s Youtube channel to make sure you catch new episodes of “Open Relationships” every Tuesday at 3 PM ET. You can also listen to “Open Relationships” anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts.



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Founding drummer of MAROON 5 (Songs About Jane), Ryan Dusick,  joins us on this very special episode of The Open Relationships Podcast. Ryan talks about the formation of Maroon 5, getting dropped by their record label, their slingshot to success with one of the most famous pop albums of all time, and eventually how he was forced to leave the band due to mental and physical issues. This is an unbelievably emotional, inspirational, and heartwarming story of how Ryan was able to go from top of the world, to rock bottom, and how he turned his life around to become a very successful therapist and mental health advocate. 
 
Chapters: 00:00 - Ryan Joins the Open Relationships Podcast 02:15 - The History of Maroon 5  09:56 - Being in a Band is like being married to 4 people? Relational Wellness Skills 14:12 - Deciding to be Rock Stars 19:01 - Losing Their Record Deal, Almost Breaking Up, and Drifting Apart 27:00 - Maroon 5 and Linkin Park were friends 28:30 - Maroon 5 Reconnecting and Reforming The Band 35:15 - The Birth &amp; Rise of Maroon 5 47:40 - The Influence of John Mayer &amp; Silly Behind The Scenes Stories 58:00 - The Downfall of Ryan’s Mental &amp; Physical Health 01:10:00 - The Final Straw - Why I Had To Leave Maroon 5 01:36:30 - Ryan’s Path To Recovery 01:54:00 - Ryan is Now A Public Speaker &amp; Therapist 02:07:41 - Recap &amp; Our Favorite Takeaways
 “Open Relationships: Transforming Together” is a new podcast aimed at helping people truly open up to one another and to themselves by digging into hard truths and varying perspectives. We offer expert-approved relationship advice to help you grow emotionally through sharing compelling stories, vulnerable discussions, and personal insights we hope will spark inspiration. 
Subscribe to YourTango’s Youtube channel to make sure you catch new episodes of “Open Relationships” every Tuesday at 3 PM ET. You can also listen to “Open Relationships” anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts.
 
FOLLOW YOURTANGO INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/yourtango  TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@yourtango  THREADS | https://www.threads.net/@yourtango  TWITTER | https://www.twitter.com/YourTango  FACEBOOK | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/YourTango/">https://www.facebook.com/YourTango/</a>
 
Listen on SPOTIFY: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7fFUVNB4cA91iWIvbPXee0?si=7ff5b8283d2d4784">https://open.spotify.com/show/7fFUVNB4cA91iWIvbPXee0?si=7ff5b8283d2d4784</a>
 
For all of our amazing articles and more, visit our website: <a href="https://www.YourTango.com">https://www.YourTango.com</a>
 
Do you have a relationship issue or topic you’d like to discuss? Would you be interested in talking to our audience?  Email us at openrelationships@yourtango.com  ——————— #maroon5 #relationships #selfimprovement #inspirational

Getting Open with Andrea Miller is a new video podcast from YourTango and iHeartRadio. Its mission is to help us all transform in our lives through truly opening up emotionally in our relationships. Each highly entertaining episode offers an opportunity to increase self-awareness and make critical changes in how we relate to each other that allow us to truly connect and thrive as a result. 

In an era plagued by extreme divisiveness and political polarization, a mental health crisis, and a loneliness epidemic, Getting Open with Andrea Miller offers a refreshing, helpful tonic to its audience. 

Early guests feature luminaries like Marianne Williamson, Dr. Helen Fisher, Dr. Sue Johnson, Dr. Guy Winch, Dr. Stan Tatkin, and other incredible thought leaders. 

Andrea, joined by renowned guests and a set of lively co-hosts, dives into the deep waters of relationships, self-awareness, and personal growth. In their illuminating, energetic conversations, they fearlessly tackle hard truths, ask the tough questions, and explore ways to learn and grow, all in the name of opening up and transforming together!

The show endeavors to improve relationships of all kinds - with loved ones, colleagues, friends, and, crucially, with ourselves. Expect laughter, insights, and actionable takeaways in every episode.

Future shows will feature an array of artists, authors, researchers, leaders, and change-makers who share our ethos for opening up and understand the critical importance of rebuilding America's emotional core.

Getting Open with Andrea Miller is a new video podcast from YourTango and iHeartRadio. Its mission is to help us all transform in our lives through truly opening up emotionally in our relationships. Each highly entertaining episode offers an opportunity to increase self-awareness and make critical changes in how we relate to each other that allow us to truly connect and thrive as a result. 
In an era plagued by extreme divisiveness and political polarization, a mental health crisis, and a loneliness epidemic, Getting Open with Andrea Miller offers a refreshing, helpful tonic to its audience. 
Early guests feature luminaries like Marianne Williamson, Dr. Helen Fisher, Dr. Sue Johnson, Dr. Guy Winch, Dr. Stan Tatkin, and other incredible thought leaders. 
Andrea, joined by renowned guests and a set of lively co-hosts, dives into the deep waters of relationships, self-awareness, and personal growth. In their illuminating, energetic conversations, they fearlessly tackle hard truths, ask the tough questions, and explore ways to learn and grow, all in the name of opening up and transforming together!
The show endeavors to improve relationships of all kinds - with loved ones, colleagues, friends, and, crucially, with ourselves. Expect laughter, insights, and actionable takeaways in every episode.
Future shows will feature an array of artists, authors, researchers, leaders, and change-makers who share our ethos for opening up and understand the critical importance of rebuilding America's emotional core.

Teaching us how to be more OPEN and honest in our relationships, and how we communicate with one another

Getting Open with Andrea Miller

Getting Open with Andrea Miller is a new video podcast from YourTango and iHeartRadio. Its mission is to help us all transform in our lives through truly opening up emotionally in our relationships. Each highly entertaining episode offers an opportunity to increase self-awareness and make critical changes in how we relate to each other that allow us to truly connect and thrive as a result. 

In an era plagued by extreme divisiveness and political polarization, a mental health crisis, and a loneliness epidemic, Getting Open with Andrea Miller offers a refreshing, helpful tonic to its audience. 

Early guests feature luminaries like Marianne Williamson, Dr. Helen Fisher, Dr. Sue Johnson, Dr. Guy Winch, Dr. Stan Tatkin, and other incredible thought leaders. 

Andrea, joined by renowned guests and a set of lively co-hosts, dives into the deep waters of relationships, self-awareness, and personal growth. In their illuminating, energetic conversations, they fearlessly tackle hard truths, ask the tough questions, and explore ways to learn and grow, all in the name of opening up and transforming together!

The show endeavors to improve relationships of all kinds - with loved ones, colleagues, friends, and, crucially, with ourselves. Expect laughter, insights, and actionable takeaways in every episode.

Future shows will feature an array of artists, authors, researchers, leaders, and change-makers who share our ethos for opening up and understand the critical importance of rebuilding America's emotional core.

Getting Open with Andrea Miller is a new video podcast from YourTango and iHeartRadio. Its mission is to help us all transform in our lives through truly opening up emotionally in our relationships. Each highly entertaining episode offers an opportunity to increase self-awareness and make critical changes in how we relate to each other that allow us to truly connect and thrive as a result. 
In an era plagued by extreme divisiveness and political polarization, a mental health crisis, and a loneliness epidemic, Getting Open with Andrea Miller offers a refreshing, helpful tonic to its audience. 
Early guests feature luminaries like Marianne Williamson, Dr. Helen Fisher, Dr. Sue Johnson, Dr. Guy Winch, Dr. Stan Tatkin, and other incredible thought leaders. 
Andrea, joined by renowned guests and a set of lively co-hosts, dives into the deep waters of relationships, self-awareness, and personal growth. In their illuminating, energetic conversations, they fearlessly tackle hard truths, ask the tough questions, and explore ways to learn and grow, all in the name of opening up and transforming together!
The show endeavors to improve relationships of all kinds - with loved ones, colleagues, friends, and, crucially, with ourselves. Expect laughter, insights, and actionable takeaways in every episode.
Future shows will feature an array of artists, authors, researchers, leaders, and change-makers who share our ethos for opening up and understand the critical importance of rebuilding America's emotional core.

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