Reclaim and Advance
Reclaim + Advance is a bold, unfiltered podcast about what it really takes to bounce back, and rise higher.
Hosted by Terry Rice, each episode features raw conversations with high-performers who’ve faced major setbacks; and lived to tell the story with power, purpose, and clarity.
We go deep into the darkest chapters of their lives, uncover the tools they used to rebuild, and share the unflinching truths behind their transformation.
These are stories of resilience, not perfection.
The goal? To give you the insight, motivation, and mindset you need to reclaim your power, and advance on your own terms.
Reclaim and Advance
The True Cost of Growth: Nathan Barry's Honest Conversation
Nathan Barry is the founder and CEO of Kit (formerly ConvertKit). The platform now serves 600,000+ creators, including Tim Ferriss, Pat Flynn, and Terry himself. But that kind of growth doesn’t come without a cost.
Today we will dive into the steep physical and mental cost that Nathan faced from tying his identity to productivity – and how he handled the fallout when he could no longer be productive.
1:18 – Meet Nathan Berry: Founder and CEO of Kit
3:25 – The journey of building ConvertKit
7:27 – The creator economy and Kit's mission
13:02 – The importance of company culture
17:40 – Learning to say no
19:50 – Kit creator documentaries
23:18 – Nathan’s journey to success
27:08 – The impact of overworking and health issues
30:39 – Struggling with depression and seeking help
36:57 – The importance of asking for help
43:00 – Leadership and realizing dreams
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