Imagine your life gets completely turned upside down in less than a year. Your world is rocked, and you have no idea what’s next. What do you do? You can choose to make yourself better and create better circumstances out of terrible situations, or you can let the depression and despair crush your soul. This was the choice my guest, Drew Deraney, faced when life completely took his legs out from under him. Several years ago, Drew found himself at a crossroads. After losing his marriage, his job, his father, and almost losing his own son in less than a year, he made a fateful choice. That choice led him to become an Amazon bestselling author, a podcaster, and a men’s coach and speaker.

Drew has a powerful story of reinvention and redemption, and I’m beyond grateful that he chose to share his story on the Soul-R Powered podcast.

About Drew:

Drew Deraney was born in Brooklyn, NY, and raised in Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ, where he still lives today, caring for his elderly mother and his three adult children: Matthew, Nicholas, and Emma. Drew earned his B.A. in Psychology, M.A. in Applied Psychology, and two psychology research publications while at Fairfield University. He also received a scholarship from the Healthcare Financial Management Association and earned his M.B.A. in Health Care Administration from Baruch College / Mount Sinai School of Medicine in NY.

In a span of 9 months, Drew experienced a grueling divorce, job loss, his son’s suicidal ideations, and his father’s death, which devastated him emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. It is common for men to view challenges as weaknesses and to hesitate to show emotion or ask for help. While writing his book, Drew realized he wasn’t the only man suffering in silence. With newfound clarity of purpose, he began asking for help.

Drew’s mission is to help men release their inner greatness by embracing vulnerability, maintaining integrity, and making a positive impact on their personal and professional lives.

Drew's Website: https://profitcompassion.com Drew's Memoir: https://shorturl.at/vwBJP Contact Drew: Drew@profitcompassion.com

About Ryan:

Ryan's Website: www.royalheartsmedia.com Soul-R Powered Podcast: Facebook Ryan's Facebook: www.facebook.com/ryanhallwrites Ryan's Twitter: www.twitter.com/ryanhallwrites Ryan's Instagram: www.instagram.com/ryanhallwrites Contact Ryan: royalheartscoaching@gmail.com

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(0:00) Introduction and Guest Introduction: Drew Deraney (1:26) Drew Deraney's Personal Journey: Divorce, Job Loss, and Family Challenges (10:13) Developing Support Systems and Starting Profit Compassion (17:22) Redefining Masculinity and the Four Pillars of Men's Identity (24:05) Self-Awareness, Self-Improvement, and Self-Love (26:23) Book Discussion: I'll Have What She's Having and New Definitions of Happiness (37:51) The Role of Confidence and Support Systems in Personal Growth (41:12) Drew's Son's Progress and Drew's Podcast (45:21) Resources, Acknowledgments, and Contact Information