Growing Through It with Ryan Rosery

Growing Through It - Mike Stoddart

Dancer and photographer Mike Stoddart joins the podcast for a raw and honest conversation about perseverance, purpose, and overcoming life’s toughest moments. Mike opens up about the early stages of his career, navigating uncertainty, and learning through every challenge and opportunity along the way. He also gets candid about his battle with cancer — sharing the fear, the low moments, and the difficult questions that came with it, including asking himself, “Why me?” Through faith, resilience, and personal growth, Mike ultimately found the strength to keep pushing forward and overcome one of the hardest chapters of his life. A powerful reminder of what it truly means to keep growing through it. Follow Mike: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mikeyds/ [https://www.instagram.com/mikeyds/] https://www.instagram.com/m.v.images/ [https://www.instagram.com/m.v.images/] https://www.instagram.com/behindthemikepod/ [https://www.instagram.com/behindthemikepod/] TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ig_mikeyds?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@ig_mikeyds?lang=en] Follow Ryan: Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ryanrosery/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/ryanrosery/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ryanroserypodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/ryanroserypodcast/] TikTok - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kinglordrosery?lang=en-GB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@kinglordrosery?lang=en-GB] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanroserypodcast?lang=en-GB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanroserypodcast?lang=en-GB]

Growing Through It - Shawn Ahmed

Actor and producer Shawn Ahmed joins the conversation to share his journey through the entertainment industry — from the early days of pursuing acting and navigating the struggles that came with it, to the personal growth that shaped both his career and his life. Shawn also opens up about finding love and meeting the woman who would become his wife. He reflects on the importance of building a strong friendship as the foundation of their relationship and how being intentional in those early stages helped create the marriage they share today. From carving out time for meaningful conversations to appreciating even the smallest moments together, Shawn shares thoughtful insights on love, partnership, and the value of staying connected. Follow Shawn Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iamshawnahmed?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== [https://www.instagram.com/iamshawnahmed?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] Follow Ryan: Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ryanrosery/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/ryanrosery/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ryanroserypodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/ryanroserypodcast/] TikTok - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kinglordrosery?lang=en-GB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@kinglordrosery?lang=en-GB] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanroserypodcast?lang=en-GB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanroserypodcast?lang=en-GB]

Growing Through It - Kiana Maderia

Actor and producer Kiana Madeira joins this powerful episode of Growing Through It for an honest conversation about relationships, faith, and navigating life and career in the spotlight. Kiana shares her perspective on love and marriage, opening up about what drew her to her husband and the qualities she believes truly make a good man. She also reflects on the role faith has played in guiding her through different seasons of her life and career. From her early beginnings as an artist to the lessons she’s learned along the way, Kiana offers thoughtful insights and personal reflections on growth, partnership, and staying grounded while pursuing your dreams. Follow Kiana: Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/kianamadeira?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== [https://www.instagram.com/kianamadeira?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kianamadeira?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc [https://www.tiktok.com/@kianamadeira?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc] Follow Ryan: Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ryanrosery/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/ryanrosery/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ryanroserypodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/ryanroserypodcast/] TikTok - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kinglordrosery?lang=en-GB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@kinglordrosery?lang=en-GB] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanroserypodcast?lang=en-GB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanroserypodcast?lang=en-GB]

Growing Through It-Lovell Adams-Gray

Award-winning actor, writer, producer, and all-around artist Lovell Adams-Gray joins the podcast to share a deeply personal conversation about faith, resilience, and perseverance. Lovell opens up about navigating the heartbreaking loss of family members, how his faith became an anchor during some of the darkest moments of his life, and the powerful role his wife played in supporting him through it all. He also reflects on the challenges he faced in his acting career when opportunities felt out of reach and how he pushed through those obstacles when it seemed like everything was falling apart. Throughout this conversation, Lovell shares honest insights and powerful gems that have guided him along his life and artistic journey — reminders about purpose, faith, and staying committed to your path even when the road gets difficult. Follow Lovell: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lovelladamsgray?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== [https://www.instagram.com/lovelladamsgray?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@lovell.adamsgray?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc [https://www.tiktok.com/@lovell.adamsgray?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc] Follow Ryan: Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ryanrosery/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/ryanrosery/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ryanroserypodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/ryanroserypodcast/] TikTok - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@kinglordrosery?lang=en-GB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@kinglordrosery?lang=en-GB] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanroserypodcast?lang=en-GB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanroserypodcast?lang=en-GB]

MOTIVATION MONDAY: Being Consistent

Consistency doesn’t always mean doing the same thing every day — it means showing up in whatever way you can. Some days you’re unstoppable, and some days just getting out of bed is the win. In this Motivation Monday episode, I break down what being consistent really looks like, why it’s different for everyone, and how to stop beating yourself up for not “doing enough.” If you’ve ever felt like you're falling behind, this is your reminder: you are doing the work. Progress is progress, no matter the pace. Celebrate the steps you're taking — big or small — because they all count.