talk show – Life Coaching with Ryan

Ep. 17 – “Your Brain is More than your Mind” (Mind-Body, wrap-up)

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)

https://www.youtube.com/embed/hOE7gHqryyM In this episode, I continue my conversation with my friend, Chris, who lost his father in 2017. Highlights: - Long-standing rituals can connect us to past and future generations. - Grief must be accepted in order to be moved through; consider scheduling it. - Simplify your life sooner than later. ** Some affiliate links… Continue reading [podcast] Ep. 10 – “Accepting Grief” (Wrongness of Death, Part 2)

https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-88unEEFn0 This month, I talk with two of my friends about their experiences with their parent’s passing. First, I talk with my friend, Chris, whose experiences were the inspiration for this topic. We start by discussing how this whole theme came about and a little about his experience with his parents. Highlights: - We seem… Continue reading [podcast] Ep. 9 – “Meet your Future” (Wrongness of Death, Part 1)

https://www.youtube.com/embed/Kr8lbwcujG4 I hung out with Moon Ameen to talk about owning our own process of growth. In part 3 of 3, our conversation focuses on maintaining momentum. Highlights: - Momentum is best defined as any movement AT ALL. - Nothing kills momentum faster than not accepting failure. - Set incremental goals to ensure you can… Continue reading [podcast] Ep. 7 – “Maintaining Momentum” (Ownership of Growth, Part 3)