Katherine Ryan: Breaking Up Felt Like Life or Death!

From her humble beginnings working at Hooters in Canada, to conquering the UK's comedy scene, Katherine Ryan's journey is nothing short of inspiring. In this candid interview, she opens up about her trials as a single mum breaking into the male-dominated stand-up world, her experiences with toxic relationships and overcoming personal setbacks, including her tragic miscarriages. Now, reconnected with Bobby, her high school sweetheart, Katherine's story embodies deep resilience, showing us how one can turn life’s challenges into empowering insights. Please be aware that this episode discusses sensitive topics. If you or someone you know needs support, please see the charity below: MIND: https://g2ul0.app.link/d72yzu7jJOb Follow Katherine here: Katherine's Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/1LSdEcnweQb …And get tickets for Katherine's stand up tour, Battleaxe, which runs until 28th June. For tickets, visit Ticketmaster - https://g2ul0.app.link/xCXoMzpweQb Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod Get your tickets to 'An Evening with Paul C. Brunson' here: https://bit.ly/keeplove-megaphone Pre-order Keep Love here: https://lnk.to/keeplovebook Sections: 02:16 Differences Between Life In The USA, Canada, And The UK 04:33 Katherine's Childhood And Upbringing In Canada 05:40 Growing Up In Different Communities: Katherine's Experience 07:30 What Katherine Thought About The UK As A Child 09:00 How Katherine Discovered Her Passion For Performing 09:50 What Was Katherine's Childhood Really Like? 11:15 How Katherine Built A Strong Family Bond During Childhood 12:57 Does Experiencing Trauma Make Someone A Better Comedian? 15:45 What Katherine Wanted To Become At Age 12 18:29 The Impact Of Katherine's Parents’ Divorce On Her Life 25:53 Katherine's Early Dating Experiences And Relationships 28:13 Generational Challenges: Alcohol And Violence In Katherine's Family 29:33 The Story Of Katherine's Friendship With Jessica 39:49 Behind The Scenes: Katherine's Job At Hooters