About this episode

James Leo Ryan shares his inspiring journey as a caregiver after his husband suffered a life-threatening brain aneurysm.

How do you hold onto hope when there seems to be none? James Leo Ryan shares his journey as a caregiver after his husband, actor Rodney To, suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm that nearly took his life. Nearly three years later, Rodney is defying the odds with his signature sass intact. This episode explores the power of caregiving advocacy, learning to show up for people in crisis, the strength hidden within all of us, and why "be your own quiet miracle" became James's guiding philosophy thro...

People in this episode

Hosts: Cesar Cardona, Foster Wilson

Guest: James Leo Ryan

Topics covered

• caregiving
• advocacy
• hope
• resilience
• crisis support
• personal journey

Keywords

• caregiving
• brain aneurysm
• resilience
• hope
• advocacy
• personal story
• crisis
• strength

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