And then I built this website.
My two oldest friends are Curiosity and Playfulness, and I take them with me wherever I go. Thanks to them, I’ve collected quite the assortment of passions, skills, and party tricks.
After a couple years of undergrad Music Theory, I took a 13-year break to get married, go broke, give a TEDx Talk, become a dad, co-host a podcast, publish a book, go not-broke, and amass a social media following by talking about therapy on the internet. When the pandemic hit, I returned to finish my bachelor’s degree in Cinematic Arts at the ripe young age of 35.
So here I sit with a patchwork of disparate achievements, showables, and hey-look-what-I-dids, with only one common denominator to tie them together: me.
Hence, this website. Poke around, enjoy your stay, and be sure to grab a snack on your way out.
People who have paid for my work:
My Book
Gummy Bears for the Soul is a small, nonlinear collection of autobiographical short stories that have a unique way of burrowing into one’s mind, imprinting on one’s soul, and irrevocably altering the course of one’s life.
Ranging from lighthearted anecdotes about wristwatches and furniture malfunctions to deep dives into heavier topics like domestic violence and religious deconstruction, this micro-anthology tackles real life topics with a healthy balance of humor and heart.
My Podcast
True North with Abby & Ryan is a three-year conversation between myself and life coach Abby Cameron, where we discuss all things wholeness and healing for body and mind, so that you can follow your True North back to your true self.
My TikTok
In June of 2021, I made a video for an audience of about 300 people about my first therapy session. The next day, I awoke to 24 million new views and 285,000 new followers.
Since then, I’ve found my voice in human rights advocacy spaces focusing on dismantling patriarchy, white supremacy, capitalism, and Christian nationalism.
Ryan is one of the most skilled graphic artists I know (and I know a lot of them). His vector work is impeccable, and he's got a way of taking abstract ideas and making them come to life.
Gummy Bears for the Soul is a wonderful book from start to finish. No fluff here, just beautiful, witty, succinct writing that encapsulates the nuance and complexities of life. When you get to the end, you’ll want to go back and read it again!
Love the energy behind these candid conversations between friends. The empathy and passion Abby and Ryan bring is inspiring. The raw vulnerability they express as they search for and follow their True North feels like understanding and compassion coming from the other side of the mic(s).
Ryan is by far the most well rounded tech person I know. There isn't anything he isn't really really good at. Has an AWESOME eye for design, can learn faster than anyone I know, NEVER disappoints, always exceeds expectations, and there are a ton of people that would vouch for that.
I really recommend Gummy Bears for the Soul to anyone who has navigated a complex childhood, who finds themselves anyone on the spectrum of "beautiful but also traumatizing childhood". 10/10, do recommend.
The podcast is interesting, refreshing, and always makes me think. It's clear that Abby and Ryan are truly compassionate people, and listening to these podcasts feels like getting a warm tea with a good friend.
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