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On Purpose with Ryan McEwan
by Ryan McEwan
On Purpose, hosted by Ryan McEwan provides you with the guidance and direction you need to finally being living On Purpose. Is Your Life ON Purpose? Are you connected and aligned in your mind, body and spirit? As you age to feel more and more urgency to get things in order so you can finally thrive? If so, this podcast is for you. As a retired Army Major. executive fitness coach ad certified somatic breath work specialist, Ryan knows how to assist you to level up your life. Whether it’s healing past trauma, getting unstuck or creating more accountability in your life, you can finally clear the obstacles to living a purpose filled life. Releases Weekly.
Episodes
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The "OR" Mindset is Keeping You Stuck
In this episode, Ryan breaks down why so many people get stuck in the cycle of starting over—and how shifting from “OR” thinking to “AND” thinking can completely change the way you approach fitness, discipline, and personal growth. This episode will challenge you to stop waiting for life to calm...
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Are You Stuck in Survival Mode?
You didn’t push this hard just to live on edge forever. In this episode, Ryan breaks down the shift from constant survival mode to grounded presence. Many men were trained to ignore pain, suppress emotion, and carry everything alone. Those traits built strength. But when overused, they create...
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Bring Urgency to Your Goals
In this episode, Ryan breaks down why urgency—not motivation—is the missing ingredient in most people’s goals. Through a powerful reminder about time, mortality, and action, this episode challenges you to stop drifting, stop postponing, and start showing up for the life you say you want. Listen…
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You Can't Afford This
Ryan discusses the challenges of investing in yourself, particularly in terms of time and money. He highlights that people often hesitate to commit to personal growth programs due to perceived costs and time constraints. He argues that the true cost of not investing in yourself is much higher,...
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The Dangerous Decision You Keep Making
Ryan highlights a client named Jim, who transformed his life over 95 days by adopting a healthier lifestyle. Jim's journey began after a Labor Day weekend realization, leading to 95 days of sobriety, dietary changes, and exercise. Ryan emphasizes the importance of recognizing and overcoming quiet...
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Give Yourself This Present
Ryan discusses the importance of living in the present moment. He emphasizes that living in the past or future can lead to anxiety and missed opportunities. He shares personal experiences, including his struggle with anxiety and the realization that he often lives in the future, causing him to...
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Be Thankful For The Suck
Ryan discusses the importance of gratitude, particularly during Thanksgiving and December. He emphasizes that gratitude is a powerful tool for building resilience and overcoming challenges. He shares personal experiences, including his time in combat, to illustrate how gratitude can shift your...
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Going For 1st Place Is Easier Than 10th Place
Ryan discusses the importance of fully committing to your goals to achieve success. He shares his personal journey in fitness, detailing how he initially struggled with diet and exercise, focusing on intense workouts rather than proper nutrition. A turning point came when he hired a coach who...
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This Is Scarier Than Halloween
Ryan discusses the importance of living in the present and not being stuck in the past. He reflects on his own growth, noting improvements in his physique and career shift from corporate to full-time coaching. He emphasizes the need to shift language from "I used to be" to "I am becoming" to…
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You Know What You Want, So Why Aren't You Going After It?
Ryan discusses how fear of success and identity disruption often prevent people from pursuing their most proud achievements. He emphasizes the importance of embodying the future self and taking small, actionable steps towards goals. He advises using meditation, visualization, and making public...
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How Are Your Excuses Helping You?
Ryan discusses the importance of mindset in personal growth and fitness, emphasizing the shift from a victimhood mentality to an ownership mindset. He highlights the prevalence of victimhood in society, particularly in the fitness and veteran communities, and stresses the need for personal...
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Martyrdom Is Not A Strategy
Ryan discusses the often overlooked issue of self-sabotage due to feelings of selfishness in personal growth and self-improvement. He shares a personal anecdote about his fitness journey, where societal judgment and guilt held him back. He emphasizes that self-work builds capacity, making you a...
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Break Free From Judgment
Ryan discusses the impact of self-judgment on personal growth and progress. He reflects on his daughter's wedding, highlighting the emotional journey of fatherhood. He shares his struggles with self-criticism, particularly this year, despite his experience in personal development and fitness. He...
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Moving Fast Won't Get You There Sooner
Ryan discusses the difference between speed and urgency, emphasizing that speed is frantic and reactive, while urgency is intentional and purpose-driven. He shares his personal experience of being busy but not making progress, highlighting the importance of forethought and planning. He explains...
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Let It Be Boring
Ryan discusses the importance of consistency in fitness transformations. He emphasizes that true transformation requires sticking to a single program for at least 12 weeks without changes. He argues that people often fail because they seek variety and instant results, which leads to boredom and...
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Predict Your Own Future
Ryan discusses how current habits predict future outcomes, highlighting the disconnect between your goals and your actions. He identifies common barriers such as entitlement, fear of discomfort, and lack of clarity. He stresses the need for consistent, intentional actions and deep emotional...
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Motivation Will Only Get You So Far
Ryan discusses the concept of "day one motivation" and how it often fades without a clear, long-term vision. He emphasizes the importance of having a compelling "why" to sustain progress, especially in health and fitness goals. He shares that even high achievers in other areas struggle with...
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Why You Don't Trust Yourself Anymore
Ryan discusses how broken promises and past failures lead to a lack of self-belief, creating a cycle of self-doubt. He emphasizes the importance of small, consistent actions to rebuild trust, such as daily routines like drinking water and walking. He highlights the role of self-talk and the need…
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You're A Victim
Ryan discusses the concept of the "victim mentality" and how it hinders personal growth. He emphasizes that many people claim to have "tried everything" without fully committing to their goals. He argues that true progress requires taking full responsibility and making intentional, consistent...
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Bring The Vision To Life
Ryan discusses the importance of having a clear vision in life. He emphasizes that motivation is often fleeting and relies on pain points, which can lead to stagnation. He suggests creating a vision statement that includes core values, aligned goals, and a purpose. He explains that a vision...
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Setting Goals That Actually Align To A Vision
Ryan discusses the importance of aligning your life with core values, purpose, and goals. He emphasizes the need for a clear vision, which includes understanding core values, defining a purpose, and setting aligned goals. He shares personal experiences, highlighting the pitfalls of chasing...
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Core Values: The Foundation Of Your Vision
Ryan discusses the importance of having a clear vision and core values, distinguishing them from mission statements. He suggests identifying core values by reflecting on proud moments and disappointments, and narrowing them down to the top three. He stresses that core values should guide actions…
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When Quitting Is The Right Move
Ryan discusses the importance of quitting goals that no longer serve you. As a retired Army Major and fitness coach, he emphasizes that persisting in unaligned goals can lead to mental health decline, resentment, and low confidence. He shares personal experiences and advises you to redefine...
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Living With Meaning And Intention
Ryan discusses the importance of living with intentionality and finding your purpose. He emphasizes that purpose provides motivation and direction, essential for a fulfilling life. He shares personal experiences, including his military service, to illustrate how having a clear purpose can drive...
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Why Forgiving Yourself Is The Missing Piece
Ryan discusses the concept of self-forgiveness and its impact on personal growth. He highlights the emotional weight many individuals carry, often tied to shame and regret, which hinders their progress in fitness and life. He describes common patterns among his clients, particularly men in their...
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Shifting Perspectives For Success
Ryan reflects on his 50th birthday and the negative mindset it triggered. He discusses the societal pressure on fitness coaches to maintain a youthful appearance and the impact of aging on your self-perception. He shares a pivotal moment when his father, turning 71, expressed a desire to be 50...
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The Past Is Keeping You Stuck
Ryan discusses the concept of living on purpose and the impact of past emotional memories on present behavior. He emphasizes how the body holds onto emotional memories, which can inhibit future aspirations. He shares his personal experiences with emotional patterns, particularly anger and fear…
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Gain More Freedom Without This
Ryan discusses his struggle with self-doubt and how it has affected his consistency in producing episodes. Despite having 130 episodes, he feels the need to reshape his messages and bring fresh perspectives. He shares his experience of recording this episode from a hotel in St. George, Utah, and...
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The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything
Ryan discusses his midlife crisis and how it has impacted his life and fitness goals. He emphasizes the importance of reframing challenges as opportunities for growth and adopting a breakthrough mindset. He shares his struggles with motivation, negative self-talk, and the need for action to…
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Stop Admiring The Ceiling
In this episode, Ryan discusses the importance of setting realistic goals and maintaining consistency in achieving them. He emphasizes the concept of "raising the floor" rather than just focusing on the ceiling, which represents our highest aspirations. He shares personal experiences of how he...
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The Silent Killer Of Progress
In this episode, Ryan discusses the importance of consistency in achieving personal goals. Ryan, a retired Army Major and fitness coach, emphasizes that consistent effort, not perfection, is key to success. He identifies three main reasons for inconsistency: overreliance on motivation…
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The Power Of Self-Talk
In this episode, Ryan discusses the impact of self-talk on personal growth and success. He emphasizes that self-talk shapes your perception and actions, often leading to negative beliefs that hinder your progress. He explains how negative self-talk can stem from past experiences, societal...
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Control Your Life By Controlling This
In this episode, Ryan discusses the importance of emotional control in achieving a purpose-driven life. He emphasizes the need to become aware of your emotional state, which often operates beneath the surface, influencing decision-making and behavior. He suggests practices like breathwork…
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The Main Reason You're Failing
In this episode, Ryan discusses the importance of self-worth in achieving personal goals. He emphasizes that self-worth is often overlooked but crucial for success. He highlights how external validation and societal pressures can erode self-worth, leading to self-sabotage. He encourages you to...
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Why You're Stuck
In this episode, Ryan discusses common fitness myths and their impact on achieving long-term goals. He shares his personal journey, highlighting how he misjudged the effectiveness of exercise over diet during COVID-19. He emphasizes that you cannot outwork a bad diet and that supplements are not…
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Be Your Own Influencer
In this episode, Ryan discusses the influence of social media influencers on personal motivation and the tendency to rely on external validation. He emphasizes the importance of becoming your own influencer by setting clear, specific goals with measurable results, and by creating routines that...
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Unlock Long-Term Success
In this episode, Ryan discusses the importance of setting and maintaining standards rather than just goals to achieve long-term success. He explains the concept of the "fighter's dilemma," where individuals raise their standards temporarily for specific events but then revert to old habits. He...
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Don't Do Resolutions; Do This Instead
In this episode, Ryan discusses the ineffectiveness of New Year's resolutions, emphasizing that they often fail due to their rigid, outcome-oriented nature. He advocates for setting intentions instead, which focus on daily actions aligned with personal values. He highlights the importance of...
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Reframe Your Discipline
In this episode, Ryan discusses the concept of discipline, emphasizing its importance in achieving goals. He argues that discipline is often misunderstood as rigidity or punishment but should be seen as consistency, self-control, and delayed gratification. He highlights the role of mindset,...
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It's More Than "Thank You"
In this episode, Ryan discusses the importance of gratitude, especially during Thanksgiving. He emphasizes gratitude's transformative power, suggesting practices like keeping a gratitude journal, reframing challenges as opportunities, and expressing gratitude to others. He highlights that…
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Start With These Two Things
In this episode, Ryan discusses the importance of environment on personal growth and identity. He shares his experience of joining a new, advanced gym, which initially intimidated him, but ultimately motivated him to improve. He emphasizes the need for aligning your identity with new environments...
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The One Thing You Are Consistently Not Doing
In this episode, Ryan discusses the importance of consistency over time in achieving your goals. He highlights common pitfalls in fitness journeys, such as reactive behavior and lack of motivation, which lead to inconsistency. He advises starting small, creating non-negotiable habits, and…
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Is Outside Support Impacting You?
In this episode, Ryan discusses the impact of a spouse's support on achieving fitness goals. He emphasizes the importance of spousal alignment, sharing his own positive experience with a supportive wife. He explains that changes in one partner's behavior can trigger insecurities in the other,...
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Stop Telling Yourself This
In this episode, Ryan celebrates the two-year anniversary of this podcast and discusses the challenges of maintaining consistency and overcoming self-doubt, emphasizing the importance of self-worth and belief in one's capabilities. Ryan shares insights from a funeral that reinforced his own...
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Letting Go Of Control
In this episode, Ryan explores the powerful connection between control, negativity, and anxiety. He shares personal insights, including a recent physical setback, highlighting how our desire for control can derail progress. By holding on too tightly, we invite frustration and negativity, which…
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Men Need To Hear This
In this episode, Ryan addresses the societal stigma men face when asking for help and the emotional toll it takes. Drawing on personal experiences, including his time in the military and his journey through breathwork, he highlights how bottling up emotions leads to anger, stress, and unhealthy...
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Break Free Of Judgment
In this episode, Ryan explores the powerful grip that negativity, fueled by self-judgment, can have on our progress. He dives into the natural human tendency to critique ourselves and others, revealing how these behaviors stem from unmet expectations and insecurities. He also shares personal...
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The Keystone To Success
In this episode, Ryan discusses the essential foundation of success across all areas of life—understanding the "why" behind your goals. While defining what you want is crucial, uncovering the deeper reason that drives you is the true catalyst for long-term commitment and achievement. He also...
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You Have This X-Factor
In this episode, Ryan dives deep into discovering the elusive "X-Factor" that propels you toward achieving your fitness goals. He challenges the common practice of simply going through the motions and highlights the transformative power of intentionality. By focusing on deliberate actions in your...
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Don't Be Afraid Of Comparison
In this episode, Ryan discusses the crippling effects of comparison syndrome. He shares how he navigates the pressure of measuring up to fellow coaches and the importance of staying consistent in your fitness journey. He also offers practical advice on focusing on basics, avoiding social media...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
On Purpose, hosted by Ryan McEwan provides you with the guidance and direction you need to finally being living On Purpose.
Is Your Life ON Purpose? Are you connected and aligned in your mind, body and spirit? As you age to feel more and more urgency to get things in order so you can finally thrive?
If so, this podcast is for you.
As a retired Army Major. executive fitness coach ad certified somatic breath work specialist, Ryan knows how to assist you to level up your life. Whether it’s healing past trauma, getting unstuck or creating more accountability in your life, you can finally clear the obstacles to living a purpose filled life.
Releases Weekly.
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Ryan McEwan
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On Purpose, hosted by Ryan McEwan provides you with the guidance and direction you need to finally being living On Purpose. Is Your Life ON Purpose? Are you connected and aligned in your mind, body and spirit? As you age to feel more and more urgency to get things in order so you can finally...
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