Story Time With Ryan

Vinny is the co-owner of Thrusters Lounge in Pacific Beach, CA. We discuss the pettiness of Yelp, entitled people, life as a bar owner and much more!

John, Mike, Kristina, and myself discuss easily offended people, PETA suggesting animal phrase changes, gender roles, soul crushing jobs vs pursuing your passion, education, the government shutdown, D.A.R.E., the perception of drugs and much more!

In today's episode, I speak with Veterans & Governmental Affaires Liaison with MAPS, Jon Lubecky! He is a veteran who underwent MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD, and it changed his life! maps.org

Knight Campbell and I discuss women and leadership, how to compliment his daughter, empowering women as leaders, parents choosing to let their children self identify by not marking male or female on birth certificates, women in the military and much more!

In today's episode, Tristan, Gary and myself discussed racism and racist experiences, mentor and mentee relationships, hometowns, the prison system, growing personally as you age, life advice and much more!

In today's episode, I talk with psychologist and ketamine specialist, Dr. Raquel Bennett. We discuss what ketamine is, when therapeutic ketamine is useful, dosing strategies, the patient experience, controversies in the field, kriyainstitute.com and more!

In today's episode, Mike and I discuss the death penalty, identity politics, working with the USO to bring comedy events to the troops, stand-up stories, comedy over the years, protests and protestors, people who get offended easily and much more!

In today's episode, Marilyn and I discuss growing up in Mexico, education in Mexico vs US, learning English, where she gets her work ethic, treating people with respect, customer service interactions and much more!

In today's episode, Jeff and I discuss his military experience, college at 18 vs college at 30+, the nonprofit he took over, pros and cons with CrossFit, mental health and being there for those struggling, the importance of friendship and much more!

Ronica is a strengths based coach who helps people unlock their potential by focusing on what they do right. She shows people how to discover their strengths, understand them, and apply those strengths to everyday life! Website: striveforleadership.com.

In today's episode, Samantha and I discuss her path to becoming a police officer, some vivid experiences she's had in the field, pointless reasons to call the police, the current perception of law enforcement and much more!

In today's episode, Katherine and I discuss her path to becoming a chef. We get into the dynamic of a kitchen, opening and running restaurants, the current stage she's on in Copenhagen, passion for cooking, one of her personal favorite creations and more!

Derek is a life coach for insomniacs. We discuss mindset around sleep, the impact food can have on sleep, what blue light is and what it does to our bodies, wearing blue blocker glasses to protect against harmful blue light and much more (dormis.io)!

In today's episode, LaMeka and I discuss meditation, the importance of writing down goals, self care, running CEO-Mothers and much more. Check out her website (www.ceo-mothers.com) where she is building a strong institution of community and family!

In today's episode, Kalay and I discuss his love for music and lyricism, his path to becoming an artist, influence and inspiration, keeping good company, superhero movies, attention vs recognition, his new record Preparation and much more!

In today's episode, Jennifer and I dive into running! We discuss training, running as a lifestyle, living with Raynaud's syndrome, mindset and focus, various injuries over the years, completing an ultramarathon and much more!

In today's episode, I sit down with former professional boxer Jay Smith as he gives a behind the scenes look at some harsh realities of the sport. We dive into the side of pro boxing that most people don't hear about.

In today's episode, Shannelle and I discuss culinary school, starting a catering/food business, pursuing what you're passionate about, the highs and lows of growth, the importance of self-awareness and much more!

In today's episode, Jarrod and I discuss public health and health equity, soul crushing corporate jobs, medical anthropology, his experiences as a white kid growing up in a black neighborhood, social justice issues, psychedelic medicine and much more!

Maria and I discuss climate change and environment. We get into pesticides and herbicides being used on crops, volunteering for San Diego 350, carbon footprint, big companies and their role in clean energy, environmental impact of our actions and more!