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Ryan Dusick shares his transformative journey from founding drummer of Maroon 5 to licensed therapist and mental health advocate after losing his music career at the height of the band's success.

• Started Maroon 5 (originally Cars Flowers) at age 16 with high school friends including Adam Levine
• Signed their first record deal at 18, experienced initial failure before finding their authentic sound
• Spent a decade developing before Songs About Jane became a multi-platinum success
• Suffered career-ending physical and mental health issues just as the band achieved global fame
• Fell into alcoholism and depression after leaving the band at their peak
• Found new purpose through recovery and service to others
• Became a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in addiction and music industry issues
• Authored memoir "Harder to Breathe" about his experience with fame, loss and recovery
• Discovered that helping others was the key to rebuilding self-esteem
• Believes staying teachable and curious are essential traits for resilience

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