This episode: I think the biggest lie that people tell us is time is a flat circle, no it’s not.

Here’s what you’ll learn about:

Overcoming adversity and addiction. (0:07)

• Ryan Hall reflects on a defining moment in his life where he realized he needed to make changes to live a better way and share his circuitous route to self-discovery.
• Ryan's father was an alcoholic and passed away in 2014, and Ryan reflects on a specific moment when his father's love for music resurfaced before his death.
• His father had a dream instrument, a Fender Rhodes piano, and his addiction and depression prevented him from playing it before he passed away.

Healing through storytelling and self-expression. (5:42)

• Ryan realizes he can't keep hiding his voice and mental health struggles and decides to confront them through music.
• He shares his story of healing and self-discovery through writing books and using his voice.
• Ryan shares his story of healing through writing, despite losing his father before the book's publication.

Personal growth, storytelling, and self-publishing. (13:50)

• Ryan reflects on how a mentor's question helped him consider a new career path after a difficult time.
• He fell in love with coaching after signing up for a program that required monthly travel from Alabama to New York City.
• Ryan shares his passion for helping others tell their stories through self-publishing books, with two of his own titles and three commissioned works in progress.

Redefining masculinity through personal stories. (20:38)

• Ryan’s collaborative book project titled "The Expanding Man Chronicles" was inspired by a Steely Dan song.
• Redefining masculinity through personal stories and experiences.
• Ryan collaborative shares stories of men from diverse backgrounds, including a former police chief and a Brazilian real estate consultant, highlighting their resilience and mentors.

Balance between masculine and feminine energy. (28:29)

• Men strive for balance between masculine and feminine energy.
• Don't be afraid to fail and be kind to yourself.
• Ryan compares baseball and poker, emphasizing the importance of learning from failures.

To learn more about Ryan, go to LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-hall-7ba22915/ or you can go to Ryan’s website at https://www.royalheartsmedia.com/home

Ryan Hall Bio: RYAN D. HALL is the bestselling author of Written In The Stone, and Hello Again, and he's a contributing author to two bestselling anthologies. Ryan is also the creator and host of th...