Story Time With Ryan

Ismail is on the Policy and Advocacy Counsel at MAPS. We discuss drug use, the criminal justice system, contradictory barriers around drug policy, the importance of psychedelic education and much more (maps.org)!

Jeff and I discuss growing up in Long Island, struggles of the middle class, being a single father to 3 boys, changing your mindset, competing on American Ninja Warrior, some crazy rugby stories, embracing the uncomfortable, living life and much more!

In today's episode, I talk with Krysti about Burning Man. For the past 9 years she's been wanting to go to Burning Man, and this was the year she pulled the trigger. Listen in to hear about her experience!

In a recent post on IG I asked if anyone wanted to discuss an upcoming cover on Cosmo featuring Tess Holliday. Danielle was down...so we talked. While opinions are all over the spectrum from this one photo, see where you fall in the conversation. Enjoy!

Kaela is an ontological life coach for female entrepreneurs. We discuss bossiness vs being a boss, having a positive relationship with money, equality and fairness, group think, self care, the importance of a daily routine and more!

Stephanie is an independent RN patient advocate with a passion for health and wellness. We discuss focus and energy, her new book on African American history, the ridiculousness of racism, the necessity of Trump, going chemical free and much more!

Dr. Ross and I discuss drug legalization and the success Portugal is having, the hypocrisy around some substances being legal while others aren't, her ridiculous arrest at gunpoint, psilocybin decriminalization initiative in Denver for 2019 and much more!

In today's episode, Knight breaks down Cairn Leadership, life as a mountaineer, the importance of experiencing a true leadership setting, getting back to nature and much more!

In today's episode, Sheree explains her ectopic pregnancy that resulted from being raped at 19, being misdiagnosed by doctors for 9 years, her bout with Lupus and Hashimotos, how she used her past to fuel her passion and more!

In today's episode, Elena and I discuss her family's immigration to the US from Iran, studying at Chico State, all the food, travel and studying abroad, the ups and downs of being short, bee robots and much more!

Nico is a travel nurse and CrossFit Regionals athlete. We discuss overtraining and injury, working through emotional trauma for personal growth, setting her sights on making a run at the CrossFit games as an individual in 2019 and more!

In a recent trip to Oaxaca, Brenda learned the truth of her immigration. This is an emotionally heavy episode that gives a snapshot into the harsh reality for some families immigrating to the US. This is her experience and her story.

Joyce, Tyson and myself discuss San Diego 350, a recently rejected pipeline that was proposed by SDG&E, the monopoly that is SDG&E, community choice energy, the Rise for Climate march on 9/8 and much more! Check them out at SD350.org.

In today's episode, Christopher and I discuss his abusive stepfather, coming out to his family senior year of high school, coming out to his frat in college, the love he has for education and much more!

In today's episode, Vanessa and I discuss her recent move to SoCal from Germany, a terrible business parter/ex boyfriend fiasco, training for the Marines, life lessons, becoming an executive chef with zero experience and much more!

In today's episode, Tristan, Nic and Rebecca join me to discuss their separate paths that led to them teaming up as entrepreneurs. We get into rap and music, basketball, snowboarding, competitive cheerleading, some crazy injuries and much more!

August is a transgender person who transitioned from a woman to a man. We discuss his decision to go through with the procedure, hormone replacement therapy, how friends and family reacted to the decision and more!

In today's episode, James and I discuss NY vs SD living, Lebron James, CTE and safety in sports, McKenna Financial, staying humble, positive mindset, the impact of social media, the stock market and much more!

Joe is a paraplegic who isn't letting his wheelchair define him. We discuss the road rage incident that caused his paralysis, the gun debate, skydiving, street racing, his reasons for wanting to inspire kids and much more!

In today's episode, Dustin and I discuss religious influence, the leftist presence in universities, the status of public school, identity politics, philosophy, white privilege, automation, human nature and much more!