Hi, my name is Ryan, and I'm a life coach. I help parents, teachers, and other professional helpers embrace their creativity, shed and temper their judgment, and rediscover themselves, their passions, and their possibilities. I'm all about helping people like you break your painful patterns so you can live a life you love! What do you want for your life and who do you want to be?
Latest episodes
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9 min
BONUS: Dark Crystal AoR rant with Paul Pietrocarlo (SPOILERS)
Hey! So, when Paul and I started our conversation for the last episode, I went on a bit of a tear about "Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance," which I cut from the final episode. I tho…
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1 h 22
"Decision-making" (Paul Pietrocarlo, Round 3) - Ep. 59
For our third and final conversation in this series, Paul and I chat about decision making: - What if I have too many choices? - What if I'm wrong? - How can I have fun when I'm so…
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27 min
"Overcoming Anxiety" (Nick Sanchez, Part 3) - Ep. 58
Nick and I wrap-up our conversation about Existential Humanism, focusing on addressing anxiety. Highlights - fear of death as fuel for resilience vs hopelessness - techniques for b…
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30 min
"Anxiety in Existential Humanism" (Nick Sanchez, Part 2) - Ep. 57
Nick and I continue our conversation about Existential Humanism, focusing on the Four Primary Concerns: - freedom/responsibility - death - isolation - meaninglessness Links for Nic…
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27 min
"Intro to Existential Humanism" (Nick Sanchez, Part 1) - Ep. 56
In this series, I have the great pleasure of talking with Nick Sanchez, LMFT. We dive deep fairly quickly in Part 1: - how existentialism is like music - the Four Primary Con…
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1 h 24
"The Traps We Fall Into" (Paul Pietrocarlo - Round 2!) - Ep. 55
Aaaaaand, he's back! Paul Pietrocarlo and I go for Round 2, expanding on our previous conversation about transitions to discuss the traps we all fall into while attempting change.…
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30 min
"Connection! Freedom!" (Lumina Infinite, Part 3) - Ep. 54
I wrap-up my conversation with Lumina Gershfield Cordova (aka Lumina Infinite). Highlights: - the freedom of tech-free family connection - the value of being present in discomfort…
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34 min
"Perfectionism, begone!" (Lumina Infinite, Part 2) - Ep. 53
I continue my conversation with Lumina Gershfield Cordova (aka Lumina Infinite), highlighting how powerful "good enough" can be and how ineffective perfectionism is. Highlights: -…
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23 min
"Being Available" (Lumina Infinite, Part 1) - Ep. 52
For this series of episodes, I have Lumina Gershfield Cordova (aka Lumina Infinite) - kundalini yogini, teacher, parent, entrepreneur. We have a far reaching conversation about fam…
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30 min
"Quantum Development" (Paul Pietrocarlo, Part 1.3) - Ep. 51
Before I start the show, I want to say, "Hi, Jeff! Thanks for listening to the show!" My conversation with Paul about transitions concludes with some thoughts about blindspots and…
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45 min
"Threshold Experiences" (Paul Pietrocarlo, Part 1.2) - Ep. 50
This atypical series of episodes continues, with Paul and I chatting about the nature of transitions. Highlights: - defining transition - liminal experiences - delineating levels o…
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27 min
"Dealing with Blips" (Paul Pietrocarlo, Part 1.1) - Ep. 49
Wow, what an interview. In this atypical series of episodes, I chat with my friend Paul Pietrocarlo, a coach and entrepreneur (even if he doesn't like the title), about handling tr…
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37 min
"The relationship between consciousness and time" (Brighid Murphy, Part 3) - Ep. 48
Brighid and I wrap-up our conversation about demystifying shamanism with a deep dive into the waters of consciousness and time. Highlights: - one shamanic way of looking at time -…
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22 min
"Recognizing our Domestication" (Brighid Murphy, Part 2) - Ep. 47
As Brighid and I continue our conversation about demystifying shamanism, we discuss what is known in the Toltec practice as the "domestication of the planet." Highlights: - the rol…
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36 min
"defining 'Shamanism'" (Brighid Murphy, Part 1) - Ep. 46
In this series of episodes, I have the pleasure of talking with the incomparable Brighid Murphy. Aside from having the most Irish name of anyone I know, she is also a shamanic prac…
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27 min
"Your Roadmap to Personal Success" (Dina Cataldo, Part 3) - Ep. 45
In this wrap-up episode, Dina and I discuss how to design your life for personal success. Highlights: - how changing your mornings can change your life - how accepting your limits…
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39 min
"Building Awareness" (Dina Cataldo, Part 2) - Ep. 44
In this episode, Dina and I discuss tools to help you build self-awareness. Highlights: - how consistency removes resistance - difficulty doesn't mean something is wrong - how fail…
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26 min
"Hitting the Wall" (Dina Cataldo, Part 1) - Ep. 43
I am so excited to have Dina Cataldo on the podcast to talk about how to design your life. She has one of the most insane schedules, so getting an interview with her is a treat. We…
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38 min
"Self-worth" (Danielle Napolio Cox, Part 3) - Ep. 42
In this wrap-up episode, Danielle and I chat about self-worth. Highlights: - we all seek love, acceptance, and approval - boundaries improve self-worth - solid self-worth is the fo…
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19 min
"Emotions 101" (Danielle Napolio Cox, Part 2) - Ep. 41
In this episode, Danielle and I chat about how awareness is fundamental to self-development. Highlights: - emotional awareness is the key to everything - habits show us the emotion…