Show Notes
What would you do if you lost your career, your marriage, your father—and your entire identity—in just three months?
In today’s #FanFav episode, host Kevin Lowe sits down with Ray Martin, who went from successful CEO to shattered and lost at 44. But instead of falling apart, Ray stepped into the unknown—launching a 6-month sabbatical that turned into 14 years of life-changing global travel. This interview originally aired on Episode 395, which was released in May 2025.
If you're stuck in a life that no longer feels like your own, this conversation could be your turning point.
- Learn how to rewrite your definition of success after hitting rock bottom
 - Discover the emotional and spiritual lessons Ray gained from Buddhist monasteries, fundraising marathons, and minimalist living
 - Find out how you can begin your own journey of transformation—without needing to leave your hometown
 
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Listen now to discover how shedding expectations and embracing uncertainty helped Ray Martin find purpose, peace, and freedom—and how you can too.
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