086. Ryan Van Duzer - Get Out There
When I first encountered Ryan’s YouTube channel, I was struck by his intense optimism and positive energy output. As I dove into some of his content, some current and some from 15 years ago, I was drawn to his adventures and storytelling, as well as his openness and vulnerability.
Ryan’s intention, when it comes to the content he produces, is to inspire us to get out there. To try things we’ve never done before. To push our limits. To connect with nature in a way that will not only make us stronger physically, but mentally as well. He wants to make the world a better place which he accomplishes by showing us the beautiful landscapes he traverses, as well as the warm human connections he makes along the way.
I felt an instant connection with Ryan that I hope you feel in this episode. His kind, honest and open nature resonated very strongly with me and made for an awesome conversation.
We talk about growing up in Colorado, and his athletic life. We get into his epic trip to Venezuela where he and a group of strangers were dropped into the jungle with limited supplies and no shelters, then filmed as they tried to find their way back to civilization. We chat about his almost 6 years of sobriety and the positive results of quitting alcohol. We discuss the importance of creativity, vulnerability and community as well as the usual tangents.
I hope you dig it.
