PODCAST · health
Educate for Life
by Ryan Francis
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?
Episodes
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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 thought I'd release it as a bonus episode in case anyone actually cares about my hot take. X-D --- Hi, my name is Ryan,...
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"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 overwhelmed? --- Hi, my name is Ryan, and I'm a life coach. Through 1-on-1 and group coaching, an online course, and...
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"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 being here and now - the power of choosing discomfort Links for Nick website: https://www.siliconvalleytcs.com...
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"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 Nick website: https://www.siliconvalleytcs.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/siliconvalleytcs --- Hi, my name is…
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"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 Concerns/Anxieties - how humanism balances potential existential crises Links for Nick website…
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"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. Highlights: - leveraging strengths and positivity - the fears of success, failure, and death - recognizing and…
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"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 - failing and having consequences are critical for child development Links for Lumina Website:...
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"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: - conscious decisions are required to overcome self-judgment - long-term practice can lead to self-forgiveness - plan...
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"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 family mindfulness, starting with a conversation about how yoga and Montessori permeate Lumina's life. Highlights: -...
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"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 limitations. Highlights: - observing yourself and the world in micro and macro - judgment as a matrix of...
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"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 of consciousness/energy --- Hi, my name is Ryan, and I'm a life coach. Through 1-on-1 and group coaching, an online...
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"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 transitions in life. Our conversation veers across multiple topics, starting with how people respond to lacking control...
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"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 - accessing alternate perspectives - my mind getting blown about my understanding of time - an exercise on changing our...
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"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 role of the ego - the role of socialization - the core motivation of most humans - an exercise for realigning our egos...
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"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 practitioner, Reiki master, and domestic violence counselor. In each episode, we'll break down a concept in shamanism and...
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"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 frees you up to do more - how self-care fuels positive change - the formula for successful action Mentioned in this...
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"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 failure is awesome - the power of journaling, coaching, and meditation Mentioned in this episode series - "How to Handle...
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"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 open this series of episodes talking about how hitting a wall can be your biggest blessing. Highlights: - embracing...
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"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 foundation of positive relationships Links for Danielle Website: https://daniellenapoliocox.com/ Instagram:...
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"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 emotions we are burying - you can manage your emotions without suppressing or denying them Links for Danielle Website:...
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"Manifesting Your Emotions" (Danielle Napolio Cox, Part 1) - Ep. 40
In episode 1 of 3 with Danielle Napolio Cox, we start off our conversation about how emotions manifest in our lives. Highlights: - whoever controls your emotions controls your life - manifest how you feel, not how you think - learning to manage thoughts and emotions takes time Links for Danielle...
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"The New Paradigm" (Rachele Royale, Finale) - Ep. 39
I wrap up my conversation with Rachele Royale, chatting about making it as an entrepreneurial artist. Highlights: - filling yourself up - being aware of leeches / abusers / true friends - thought-work for success - the value of "power with" and "power to" Links for Rachele Spotify:...
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"Being Seen" (Rachele Royale, Part 4) - Ep. 38
I continue my conversation with Rachele Royale about making her way through the challenges of entrepreneurship in the music industry. Highlights: - finding the strength to keep creating - the new paradigm of self-made artists & creatives - the virtues of "not being a dick" Special shout-out to…
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"Community in Adversity" (Rachele Royale, Part 3) - Ep. 37
I continue my conversation with Rachele Royale about how to improve your mental health while dealing with adversity. Highlights: - the value and importance of services like therapy and coaching - the role of self-talk in mental health - the critical nature of community Links for Rachele Spotify:...
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"Who am I? Am I enough?" (Rachele Royale, Part 2) - Ep. 36
I continue my conversation with Rachele Royale about working in the entertainment industry and how it affects her life. Highlights: - Rachele's experience with approval seeking - learning to live in your truth - branding and entrepreneurship Links for Rachele Spotify:...
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"Living Outside the Mainstream" (Rachele Royale, Part 1/5) - Ep. 35
So begins a five episode journey with recording artist and all-around BAMF, Rachele Royale. This episode kicks us off with a short introduction to Rachele and our topic, "Living Outside the Mainstream." Highlights: - misogyny and exploitation in the music industry - developing resilience -...
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"Mental Health is still Health" (Kelly Travis, Part 3) - Ep. 34
I conclude my conversation with Kelly Travis, discussing her perspective on health and the mind. Highlights: - health and wellbeing is more than just food and movement - how the mind affects the body and the body affects the mind - optimizing health, both mental and physical Kelly's links…
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"Plan the work, work the plan" (Kelly Travis, Part 2) - Ep. 33
I continue my conversation with Kelly Travis, discussing how we can plan for success. Highlights: - the ideal way to plan - why have goals at all - strategies for goal attainment Kelly's links: Website: www.kellytravis.net Freebie: https://kellythealth.lpages.co/nightly-routine-guide/ Facebook:...
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"Limiting Beliefs" (Kelly Travis, Part 1) - Ep. 32
New month, new theme: mindset and health. This episode begins my conversation with the incomparable Kelly Travis -- high performance athlete and coach. The first part of our conversation centers on limiting beliefs. Highlights: - Who or what is standing in the way of us achieving our goals - The...
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CHANNEL UPDATE - Educate for Life
Quick channel update! - The podcast will be renamed "Educate for Life" going forward. - I have two great interviews coming up for April and May with Kelly Travis and Rachele Royale. I can't wait for you to hear them! - Look out for announcements about what I'll be up to on Instagram, YouTube, and...
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Ep. 31 - "difficult decisions in leadership" (Rhonda Delaney, Part 3)
** Quick reminder: the podcast will be renamed "Educate for Life" starting in April, so look for it in your feed! Thanks for your support! ** Rhonda and I wrap up our conversation about leadership in this episode. Highlights: - how "leaders and managers" fit in with the idea of "visionaries and...
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Ep. 30 - "gardening people" (Rhonda Delaney, Part 2)
Rhonda and I continue our conversation about leadership. In part two, we chat about - why Rhonda chose gardening as a metaphor for leadership - her four pillars of leadership and why she values them - the role of vulnerability in leadership ** Connect with Rhonda! ** Website…
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Ep. 29 - "defining leadership" (Rhonda Delaney, Part 1)
Big welcome to Rhonda Delaney, The People Gardener! Rhonda is here to talk with me about leadership. In part one, we chat about - What is leadership? - Why does it pay to value people? - How do leadership principles apply to personal development? ** Connect with Rhonda! ** Website:...
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Ep. 28 - "You don't create your reality!" (Oversimplification in Self-Development)
So, I was a bit fired up yesterday about something I heard on a podcast. I invited my friend Preeti to hang out so we could chat about it. Highlights: - The difference between "creation" and "co-creation" - Why you have to take responsibility for your life - What is "lying in order to tell the...
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Instagram Live with Preeti! (2019-02-19)
Yooooo! Here's a bonus episode! I have been challenged by my biz bestie Preeti to show up "in-person" on Instagram more often, so here is a conversation that she and I had on her channel (https://instagram.com/preeti.sareen) about handling challenges. We start out talking about entrepreneurs, but...
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Ep. 27 - "Allowing" (Hacking Affirmations)
Quick update: not everyone knew I was changing the name of my podcast, so it has temporarily been renamed "Life Coaching with Ryan." More updates to come on that. As for today's topic, I wanted to check in about affirmations and why they might not be working for you. Highlights: - Not everyone is...
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Ep. 26 - "curiosity, gratitude, acceptance" (hacking perspective)
Today, let's talk about the powerful art of reframing and how to hack your perspective. Highlights: - What is reframing - Why curiosity, gratitude, and acceptance - How to ask questions --- Hi, my name is Ryan, and I'm a life coach. I help people embrace their creativity, shed and temper their...
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Ep. 25 - "attributions" (hacking judgment)
Branding update in progress, so my sites might be a little wonky. Updates to come soon. Today, let's talk about the power of attribution and how you can hack your judgment. Highlights: - What is attribution - How "making things up" is normal and natural - Noticing judgment, letting it go --- Hi…
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Ep. 24 - "Victims and Judges, Part 2" (Failure on the Journey)
Branding update incoming!!! In the meantime, here is the rest of my conversation with Preeti about how to engage with failure without falling into (or staying in) the victim role. Highlights: - Some nerding out about MBTI personality preferences - Distinguishing self-evaluation from self-judgment…
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Ep. 23 - "Victims and Judges, Part 1" (Failure on the Journey)
I found some time to jump on with Preeti to finish our conversation, this time focusing on how victimhood and judgment affect our journeys, especially in the context of failure. We ended up talking for almost an hour, so I split the conversation into two parts. Highlights: - Redefining failure -...
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Ep. 22 - "The lesson in the learning" (Failure on the Journey)
Today, Preeti and I continue our conversation about failure, and about how sometimes the learning we get is not the learning we expect. Highlights: - Revealing unconscious incompetence - Developing resilience - Learning to learn effectively Preeti’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/preeti.sareen...
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Ep. 21 - "Why avoid the mess?" (Failure on the Journey)
Happy New Year! Today, I talk with my good friend and biz bestie, Preeti Sareen, about how "the mess" is where some of the best stuff happens. Highlights: - the value of “things going wrong” - building resilience - "Hurt now, or hurt later." Preeti’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/preeti.sareen...
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Ep. 20 - "Moving Forward" (Conscious Communications P3)
In this episode, I conclude my conversations with Mary Shores, talking about how we move forward in our journey of self-development. Highlights: - Creating a character avatar for ourselves can be immensely useful. - Naming something gives us an element of power over it. - Negative self-talk can...
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Ep. 19 - "Building the New Normal" (Conscious Communications P2)
In this episode, I continue my conversations with Mary Shores, talking about how we build the “new normal.” Highlights: - The three prongs/pillars of change: focus, belief, and chemistry. - Big “D” decisions involve conscious, emotional decision-making. - The choices that present themselves to…
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Ep. 18 - "Barrier Beliefs" (Conscious Communications P1)
In this episode, I start my conversations with Mary Shores, author of the book “Conscious Communications” -- specifically about how our words to ourselves impact our lives and her use of the term “barrier beliefs.” Highlights: - We often protect ourselves with self-limiting beliefs. - Action is...
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Ep. 17 - "Your Brain is More than your Mind" (Mind-Body, wrap-up)
In this episode, I highlight a few ideas that came up in my conversation with Selena, and emphasize the importance of using more of your brain to complete desired tasks. Highlights: - Why does any of this matter? There are real, biological implications here. - Your brain is more than your…
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Ep. 16 - "Helpful Moves" (Mind-Body Connection, Part 3)
In this episode, I conclude my conversation with Selena Reames, a body worker and occupational therapist, discussing the value of movement and wrapping up with our major takeaways. Highlights: - Movement doesn’t have to be complicated; just consciously moving our bodies can help process and…
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Ep. 15 - "Words on Paper" (Mind-Body Connection, Part 2)
In this episode, I continue my conversation with Selena Reames, a body worker and occupational therapist, discussing the value of journaling. Highlights: - Journaling doesn’t have to be complicated; it can be as simple as a brain dump. - Writing increases awareness at all levels; creativity...
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Ep. 14 - "Importance of Breath" (Mind-Body Connection, Part 1)
In this episode, I begin my conversation with Selena Reames, a body worker and occupational therapist, discussing the importance of breath and what the mind-body connection even is. Highlights: - “Mind-body” refers to expanding outside of simple rational experience, and that our selves are more...
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Ep. 13 - "What's Next" (Wrongness of Death, Part 5)
* Thanks to my recent patrons, Erin and John! * In this episode, I finish my conversation with my friend, Jenny, who lost both her parents within two years. We discuss the transformation that can happen between people near death and how society presently deals with death and grieving. Highlights…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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?
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