Life Coaching with Ryan

https://www.youtube.com/embed/7zVs22W6PZ4 In this episode, I highlight a few ideas that came up in my conversation with Selena, and emphasize the importance of using more of your brain to complete desired tasks. Highlights: - Why does any of this matter? There are real, biological implications here. - Your brain is more than your thinking bits. -… Continue reading Ep. 17 – “Your Brain is More than your Mind” (Mind-Body, wrap-up) →

https://www.youtube.com/embed/rzWlShbATdA In this episode, I conclude my conversation with Selena Reames, a body worker and occupational therapist, discussing the value of movement and wrapping up with our major takeaways. Highlights: - Movement doesn’t have to be complicated; just consciously moving our bodies can help process and release what’s in our bodies. - If nothing else,… Continue reading [podcast] Ep. 16 – “Helpful Moves” (Mind-Body Connection, Part 3) →

https://www.youtube.com/embed/WSIfuJI6dkM In this episode, I continue my conversation with Selena Reames, a body worker and occupational therapist, discussing the value of journaling. Highlights: - Journaling doesn’t have to be complicated; it can be as simple as a brain dump. - Writing increases awareness at all levels; creativity relieves stress. - Start where you are; there… Continue reading [podcast] Ep. 15 – “Words on Paper” (Mind-Body Connection, Part 2) →

https://www.youtube.com/embed/3i9p0C8DGSA In this episode, I begin my conversation with Selena Reames, a body worker and occupational therapist, discussing the importance of breath and what the mind-body connection even is. Highlights: - “Mind-body” refers to expanding outside of simple rational experience, and that our selves are more than just our brains. - If you want to… Continue reading [podcast] Ep. 14 – “Importance of Breath” (Mind-Body Connection, Part 1) →

https://www.youtube.com/embed/mHu_riIMREo * Thanks to my recent patrons, Erin and John! * In this episode, I finish my conversation with my friend, Jenny, who lost both her parents within two years. We discuss the transformation that can happen between people near death and how society presently deals with death and grieving. Highlights: - We don’t seem… Continue reading [podcast] Ep. 13 – “What’s Next” (Wrongness of Death, Part 5) →

https://www.youtube.com/embed/QTHefUgtcw4 * Thanks to my recent patrons, Erin and John! * In this episode, I begin the first part of my conversation with my friend, Jenny, who lost both her parents within two years. We explore the messages we get about death and dying. Highlights: - Her mother was diagnosed with cancer right after she… Continue reading [podcast] Ep. 12 – “Rolling with It” (Wrongness of Death, Part 4) →

https://www.youtube.com/embed/9LSk48dc4yE In this episode, I conclude my conversation with my friend, Chris, who lost his father in 2017. Highlights: - Chris cared for his father in his home at the end, with his children present. - You don’t have control. Accepting that reduces the anxiety associated with someone’s passing. - Reconciliation is critical, before or… Continue reading [podcast] Ep. 11 – “What’s at the End” (Wrongness of Death, Part 3) →