WHO ARE YOU?
I am Ryan and I love God and Jesus. Which feels strange and almost cheesy to write. But that’s what I’m about these days. I practice loving God by loving people without judgment and service before self. I grew up with a single mother in a low income environment and as a result I was a troubled youth on a very dark path. Fortunately I made a somewhat impulsive decision to join the military which I credit with saving my life.
WHY ARE YOU HERE?
I love supporting people in overcoming their fears and finding a deep feeling of peace.
WHAT ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT?
Surfing, Mixed Martial Arts, radical honesty, nature, God, Jesus, strength and mobility training, brotherhood, our military members and veterans, shooting, and hunting. Hip hop music and culture. I’m especially into sustainable off grid living and survival skills.
HOW ARE YOU MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE?
I don’t like to focus on making the world a better place. But I do like to focus on making my immediate community a better place. And I have a big impact on the hundreds of people I’ve helped at The Ocean Lab overcome their fears of ice baths and floating. So if one of them ends up being a “world changer,” then you could say I helped make the world a better place. ; )
ANY GIFTS YOU CAN SHARE WITH THE COMMUNITY?
I’ve been a coach and counselor off and on for almost 15 years. So I know quite a bit about psychology and how to hold space for people and how to help them with emotional challenges, fears, social skills, etc.
