In Episode 364 of MY LIFE NOW, host Chris Buscher sits down with Ryan Jones, author of Crazy Times and Mad Hope: HSAM, OCD, Mania, and Faith.
Ryan’s life is one of the most extraordinary stories you’ll ever hear. Born with Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory (HSAM), he can recall every day of his life in perfect detail. But that same gift became a battle - leading him through obsessive-compulsive disorder, a manic breakdown, and the heartbreaking loss of his brother.
In this powerful conversation, Ryan opens up about:
The beauty and burden of remembering everything
His shocking manic episode where he believed he was “Neo” from The Matrix
Wrestling with mental illness as a Christian
The moment faith became his lifeline
Why he believes honesty and vulnerability can change lives
This isn’t just a story about mental health — it’s about finding hope, redemption, and purpose when life feels out of control.
📘 Get the book: Crazy Times and Mad Hope on Amazon
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🎧 Listen now and be reminded that God can bring mad hope even in the craziest times.
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