Episode 6: Greg Ryan

Greg Ryan carried an unimaginable secret for 54 years. It was one he was embarrassed to share. One that didn’t allow him to plan ahead. One that resulted in a life of shame, social stigma and intense mental health difficulties. And one that would eventually lead him into a dark place, and then out again, and inevitably to where he was meant to be. Greg was born without an anal opening, a congenital abnormality known as Imperforate Anus. And it was finding ‘his tribe’ that propelled him on a mission to establish the ONE in 5000 Foundation to educate people about the condition and provide support and resources for those with it. Greg is generous and raw and as you will hear, throughout his climb of the mountain, his sense of humour and love for family, friends and the North Melbourne football club has never wavered. 



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CREDITS



Hosts: Jack Riewoldt and Shane McCurry



Thanks to our guest Greg Ryan.



To learn more about Greg:

Greg on LinkedIn

Greg: Continence Foundation of Australia

ONE in 5000 Foundation

Rare and Resilient on Facebook

Rare and Resilient podcast



Links from this episode:

Greg receives Kings Birthday Honour

North Melbourne Life Member induction

A Secret Life: Surviving a rare congenital condition

The Adventures of Sneaky the Poop

Greg sings the North Melbourne song in Times Square





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Episode 6: Greg Ryan
Greg Ryan carried an unimaginable secret for 54 years. It was one he was embarrassed to share. One that didn’t allow him to plan ahead. One that resulted in a life of shame, social stigma and intense mental health difficulties. And one that would eventually lead him into a dark place, and then out again, and inevitably to where he was meant to be. Greg was born without an anal opening, a congenital abnormality known as Imperforate Anus. And it was finding ‘his tribe’ that propelled him on a mission to establish the ONE in 5000 Foundation to educate people about the condition and provide support and resources for those with it. Greg is generous and raw and as you will hear, throughout his climb of the mountain, his sense of humour and love for family, friends and the North Melbourne football club has never wavered. 
 
TWO AM I Listen Curiously
 
Difficult themes*
REMINDER: If this episode has raised any issues for you, in Australia you can contact Lifeline by phone on 13 11 14 (24/7); Lifeline via text on 0477 13 11 14 (24/7); Suicide Callback Service 1300 659 467.
 
CREDITS
 
Hosts: Jack Riewoldt and Shane McCurry
 
Thanks to our guest Greg Ryan.
 
To learn more about Greg:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-ryan-oam-914173139/?originalSubdomain=au">Greg on LinkedIn</a>
<a href="https://www.continence.org.au/news/gregs-secret-life-born-imperforate-anus">Greg: Continence Foundation of Australia</a>
<a href="http://www.onein5000foundation.org/aims">ONE in 5000 Foundation</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/RareandResilient/">Rare and Resilient on Facebook</a>
<a href="https://rareandresilientonein5000podcast.podbean.com/">Rare and Resilient podcast</a>
 
Links from this episode:
<a href="https://www.nmfc.com.au/news/1357606/long-time-roos-staff-member-receives-oam">Greg receives Kings Birthday Honour</a>
<a href="https://www.nmfc.com.au/news/1429337/north-melbourne-adds-four-new-life-members">North Melbourne Life Member induction</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Life-Surviving-Congenital-Condition/dp/0648102424/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=a+secret+life+greg+ryan&amp;qid=1563593453&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-1">A Secret Life: Surviving a rare congenital condition</a> 
<a href="https://www.dymocks.com.au/book/the-adventures-of-sneaky-the-poop-by-oscar-maldonado-and-greg-ryan-9780646882758">The Adventures of Sneaky the Poop</a>
<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@gregryan1964/video/7153006308319431937">Greg sings the North Melbourne song in Times Square</a>
 
 
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If you had to grab two things from a burning building, what would you choose?
&nbsp;
Co-hosted by Jack Riewoldt and Shane McCurry, TWO AM I is redefining modern leadership, one convo at a time. We invite extraordinary individuals to tell their story through two objects. Big or small, trinket or treasure. Two things that explain who they are, and what matters to them.
&nbsp;
Think of us like a supermarket for knowledge: tune in, grab what you need, then apply it in your everyday life. From sports champs to journalists. Builders to coaches. CEOs to musos. These are the fresh takes on leadership that don&rsquo;t usually make the headlines.
&nbsp;
Listen Curiously.

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We are all collectors by nature, holding onto things that are important to us throughout life. Some may have a deep significance, others might be trivial or reveal a hidden talent, but all have a special meaning behind or within them that reflect where we have been, who we are now and who we will become.This is the essence of TWO AM I – an adventure of stories, told through the lens of two personal items. Each episode hosts Jack Riewoldt and Shane McCurry chat to extraordinary people about their two special items, their climb of the mountain – and the ups and downs of life – to learn how those moments have shaped who each person really is.
Why TWO AM I?
Two hosts: a shared experience.
One guest: and their two special items.
TWO AM I – Who AM I: honest and real conversations about the big questions in life.
Listen Curiously.

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