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First Wakeups with Ryan and Amber

37 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 49 ratings

First Wakeups with Ryan and Amber began as an experiment by me to see if sharing someones story unedited and totally raw could change their life.

Episodes 1-7 is an exact example of that. Amber Morris came on not knowing what was coming and bared it all for us with amazing results in her home and extended family.

This was an amazing example of Self Exploration via Self Expression and it has evolved into what it is today.

Amber and I now get on the show every week and talk openly and real about some of the biggest challenges that we face in our culture.

We don't shy away from any subject and keep everything as real as we can, even it is our own growth happening in real time.

The show is intentionally unedited to keep the show as real as possible.

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Episodes

Christmas, Zoloft, and Kirkland Signature

August 20, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 127 MB

Hey all! We have Jason Combs back with us today. He is returning to be on the show from a couple months back. We talk about a bit of everything. From Christmas talk in August to Zoloft to Kirkland Signature. Yeah we were all over the place though this is how we like to do it.  Find us all on Twitter at @ryancharaba @amber5150 @captawesome55.  For information on how to be on the podcast or any of my coaching programs email me at [email protected].   Thanks for listening! 

It's Supposed to Feel Weird

August 13, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 109 MB

Amber and I are joined by our return guest Taylor.  We talk about avoiding joy, celebrating normalcy, overwhelming situations, and how sometimes things are supposed to feel weird.  For questions about coaching and other programs email me at [email protected] Follow Amber and I on twitter at @ryancharaba and @amber5150.  Also check out the Facebook group here. 

Teardown, Reconstruction, and (YOU)niversity

July 30, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 96.1 MB

Amber and I are back after a much needed rest.  We get into our standard catch up before digging into some big changes at First Wakeups.  We talk about the 5 reasons people say no to growth, the new (YOU)niversity, the August challenge coming up in First Wakeups Inner Circle, and how exactly to get involved!  Find us both on Twitter @ryancharaba and @amber5150 or email me at [email protected] for more info!

Spontaneous Episode

July 09, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 105 MB

Amber and I catchup after a week off during the 4th of July holiday.  We talk about vacation, boundaries, F#$% yeahs and F#$% no's.  We chat a bit about challenging family relationships and what is appropriate to say and not say.  Find us on Twitter @ryancharaba and @amber5150.  Or find us in the FB Group "First Wakeups Inner Circle". We are looking for podcast guests too! So hit us up! 

Gratitude In Everything Connected

June 25, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 90 MB

Amber and I welcome Courtney and Tyler on to discuss the gratitude of cancellations, spontaneity, addiction, and cancer.  This story is an amazing example of how we are all connected and how who we keep in our life matters.  Find Amber and I in the FB group First Wakeups Inner Circle or on Twitter @ryancharaba and @Amber5150.

Listen, and Suspend Judgment

June 18, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 125 MB

Amber and I have Taylor on the show today to talk about Pride and all things relating to LGTBQ bridge building.  Taylor shares her story and her insights on what she believes are the best way to show people respect and lead your own life from a place of love.  If you have any questions for Amber, Taylor, or myself, you can find us all on Twitter @Amber5150, @TaylorSouchek, and @RyanCharaba.  We are also all members of the FB group, First Wakeups Inner Circle.  Enjoy! and Thanks f...

My Best Friend, The Military, and Mental Health

June 10, 2019 06:24 - 1 hour - 119 MB

Amber and I are joined by my best friend Jason who has been struggling with Depression and Anxiety since he was in high school.  He comes on to todays shows to share his story from beginning to today. His very real struggles he currently faces, and what he has learned and what he is doing about it.  I am so proud to have him here.  Please find us all in First Wakeups Inner Circle on FB.  Or hit any 3 of us on Twitter at @ryancharaba, @amber5150, and @captawesome55.

Insecurity, Generational Gaps, and The College Life

June 04, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 101 MB

Amber's son Tre visits us on the pod today. A Junior at Gonzaga University. we talk about college, finding yourself, and the differences between his age group and ours. We had a blast having him here and are excited to share it with you.  Join us on FB in the First Wakeups Inner Circle FB group or find us on Twitter @RyanCharaba or @Amber5150. 

Minds Blown!

May 28, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 115 MB

Amber and I get hypnotized after having our minds blown about all things hypnosis.  Joel Harrison guests this show.  Find more about Joel at HarrisonHypnosis.com or email him at [email protected].  For questions about the show or how to become a guest email [email protected] or join Amber and I both in the FB group "First Wakeups Inner Circle". 

Alabama, Infidelity, and Intentional Rage

May 21, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 114 MB

Amber and I have our first guest. She is a friend of the pod and a member of First Wakeups Inner Circle. Jenn Kowish joins us to talk about infidelity and how she has been able to overcome the events and how she wants to work with women who are navigating the challenges of divorce.  You can find all 3 of us in First Wakeups Inner Circle on FB or send email to [email protected] or [email protected].  Mahalo! Thanks for listening. 

We want you for the EVOLUTION!

May 07, 2019 22:53 - 9 minutes - 12.9 MB

Amber and I are looking to evolve again. We want to bring on guests, we want a better mix of society and personal development, and we want you to be involved!  Please send us feedback about what you would like more of and who you would like us to have on the show.  Email to [email protected] or [email protected] Join the FB Group First Wakeups Inner Circle to join the conversation.  Mahalo! and thanks for listening! 

How To Relate - To Your Partner

April 30, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 105 MB

In this weeks episode we get into most of our primary relationships and how to relate better and how to be more open.  And really how to learn to trust ourselves more to be with ourselves so that people feel empowered.  Finding ways to dig a little deeper into learning who each of us is on an individual level and getting excited about sharing that with whomever we find we want to be romantic with.  Mahalo! and enjoy! FB Group - First Wakeups Inner Circle Email - Ryan@RyanCharaba...

How to Relate - To Yourself

April 23, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 89.5 MB

Amber and I jump right into this new series about relationships and feel it is the perfect jump off from our trauma series.  We begin with perhaps our most important relationship: the one with ourself.  Join the conversation in our Facebook group - First Wakeups Inner Circle or email us at [email protected] or [email protected] Please let us know how we can support! Mahalo! 

Trauma - WTF is next?!

April 16, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 92.4 MB

Amber and I finish up this 3 episode series with some real talk about how to practice being the person you know you can be. And for those of you asking "How do I know?", well there is only one way to find out.  Please join the conversation on FB at First Wakeups Innder Cirlce.  Email [email protected] or [email protected]  For more information about coaching visit RyanCharaba.com    

Trauma - What Is It Costing You?

April 09, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 96 MB

In today's episode, Amber and I continue our journey into digging into trauma. We get real about what trauma has cost us in the past and what it is costing us even now. We both uncover a couple of golden nuggets for ourselves to work on and might actually get a little misty eyed.  If you're a sympathetic cryer, you might want to listen in anyways.  Join the conversation on FB at First Wakeups Inner Circle.  Email to [email protected] or [email protected]  

Trauma - Let's Just Take A Look

April 02, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 85.1 MB

In the first episode of our series on trauma, we discuss what it can look like, to just look at and acknowledge the shit that has gone down in your past.  We also begin to look at how that begins to shape who you are from the moment you are born and where to go from here in regards to showing up differently.  Questions or comments please email [email protected] or [email protected] or join us in the FB Group - First Wakeups Inner Circle. 

Surviving, Thriving, and Embracing Where You Are

March 19, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 118 MB

Today we start with a FB post in First Wakeups Inner Circle and then just see where it leads us.  We touch on survival and thriving and how they might not be all that different and of course the pod takes a turn to "how did we get on this topic". Thanks to the Facebook Group for the topic idea and ENJOY!! Email Ryan or Amber at [email protected] or [email protected]. Find both of in the FB Group First Wakeups Inner Circle. 

Big Dreams, Small Steps

March 05, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 109 MB

Amber and I record a second episode 23 after the first one we recorded fell flat to our own expectations.  We get into the origin of the podcast as well as our own processes to dreaming big and taking action.  We hope you enjoy it!  P.s. Audio quality is important to us and we are working diligently to figure out how to clean up background noise from future episodes.  Questions?? join the FB group "First Wakeups Inner Circle".

Racial Stereotypes and Other Things

February 26, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 135 MB

We start this episode with Racial Stereotypes and then it goes a little bit everywhere!  We love it and hope you love it too.  Trigger warning as we do talk about and get pretty deep into some racial stereotypes.  Nothing over the top in our opinion so consider yourself warned anyways.  Join us in the FB Group First Wakeups Inner Cirlce or email either of us at [email protected] or [email protected]  Mahalo and thanks for listening! 

Toxic (The Remix)

February 19, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 91.9 MB

Toxic Relationships!  We have all been in them and some of us still are. We are talking about how to notice you are in one as well as how to begin removing yourself from one. And of course our experiences in them in our own lives.  For questions or to get into the conversation, join the FB Group "First Wakeups Inner Circle.  To email either of us, use [email protected] and [email protected]  Mahalo and thanks for listening! 

Can I see some ID?

February 05, 2019 08:30 - 1 hour - 112 MB

Sex.  We got into as much as we could into this very challenging topic as we could in a little over an hour.  We touch on age of consent, religion and its impact on how we discuss or don't discuss this subject, and how porn affects our relationships, and the toxicity of sexual shaming.  Please join the conversation in the FB group "First Wakeups Inner Circle" or send questions or comments to [email protected] or [email protected].  

Well, that was uncomfortable.

January 29, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 122 MB

Phew! This was an episode to be remembered.  Amber and I dug deep into a couple current events that took us into some unexpected territory.  And of course true to what we do at First Wakeups nothing is ever chill.  Youtube channel I mention early on is here. Questions or comments email to [email protected] or [email protected] Visit the facebook group "First Wakeups Inner Circle" to get into the conversation! 

#HTFDWGH

January 22, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 112 MB

This episode we tackle outrage culture and the outrage generated by the outrage.  I share an anecdote about why men are feeling offended by the Gillette add and how to notice that all advertising isn't necessarily for you.  Also another data point for how taking care of the challenges in your own household is the best way for you to see a change in the world.  Check out the FB Group "First Wakeups Inner Circle" or email myself or Amber for questions.  [email protected] Amber@R...

ADHD!? We're doing it anyways!!

January 15, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 104 MB

Amber is back and this episode goes a little all over the place.  I love how we can just hop and and let the conversation go where it goes.  Hope you enjoy it!  Fuck R Kelly!! For more information about what we are doing or how to get involved in the conversation check out the free Facebook Group : First Wakeups Inner Cirlce.  Or, send an email to [email protected] or [email protected]  

Everyday Resolutions

January 01, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Happy New Years!!! New Years Eve and Day are hot topics for about 4 weeks of the year.  There is all this talk of change and new versions of ourselves BUT most people fail at their resolutions.  I think New Years could use a resolution itself.  Amber and I get into what we like and don't like about the holiday itself and discuss how we could be better at setting and achieving the goals we set for ourselves.  For questions email [email protected] or [email protected] Sup...

The Kids Are Ok?!

December 25, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 105 MB

Amber and I dig into the trials and rewards of parenting as well as the challenges and rewards of coparenting with someone you are no longer together with. The contrast of good and bad is really interesting and I think there is some good stuff to take away to making sure that your kids are high functioning as possible!  Please continue to rate and review on iTunes and consider supporting the podcast on Patreon.com/FirstWakeups.  Thanks so much for listening!  Any additional questions...

We're really going to talk about this?!

December 18, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 113 MB

Amber is back and our conversation is as deep as ever. We take a seemingly ridiculous twitter moment and find the depth and give an opportunity to learning to succeed.  TRIGGER WARNING - There are some derogatory terms used in this episode. Please prepare sensitive listeners.  We also take some questions from our free Facebook group! Please keep them coming and join the group at First Wakeups Inner Cirlce. For more information about Ryan Charaba and First Wakeups... Facebook - face...

Holiday Cheer?

December 04, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 88.5 MB

Amber is back and we are both ready to chat after our Thanksgiving break. We cover all the most important holiday topics to include "How to deal with your Drunk/Racist uncle Jerry" and "Not going to family holiday SHIT is an option".  To get involved in the conversation join the Free Facebook Group "First Wakeups Inner Circle", send an email to [email protected], or find me on ANY social media @ryancharaba. 

Mental Health State of the Union

November 13, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 110 MB

A shift is upon us and Amber and I decide to shift into a cohosting role per se and discuss what we see in the world and how we can both be better role models for change regardless of background, gender, or ethnicity. Please enjoy and send any questions you have to any of the spots below!  Website - ryancharaba.com Facebook - facebook.com/ryancharaba Twitter - @ryancharaba Email - [email protected] Patreon - Patreon.com/ryancharaba Mahalo and thanks for listening!  R...

Amber Part 7

November 06, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 96.1 MB

The time with amber as a client may be drawing to an end. It is time to pay attention to the organic shifting that is occurring and begin talking about what to do next.  If you are interested in being a guest on the podcast please send an email to [email protected].  For more information about Ryan Charaba and First Wakeups... Website - ryancharaba.com Facebook - facebook.com/ryancharaba Twitter - @ryancharaba Email - [email protected] Patreon - Patreon.com/ryancharab...

Amber Part 6

October 30, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 94.6 MB

Personal development can actually be fun! Amber and I get candid about our grown children. We laugh a lot. And there is even a mention of Adrien Brody drinking Diet Coke. For reals this episode was a blast and I am stoked about all things!  For more information about Ryan Charaba and First Wakeups... Website - ryancharaba.com Facebook - facebook.com/ryancharaba Facebook Group - First Wakeups Inner Circle Twitter - @ryancharaba Email - [email protected] Patreon - Patreon...

Amber Part 5

October 23, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 99.3 MB

A departure from the deep content and a look into ways we can be grateful for our past selves and stuff we can celebrate today.  For more information about Ryan Charaba and First Wakeups... Website - ryancharaba.com Facebook - facebook.com/ryancharaba Twitter - @ryancharaba Email - [email protected] Patreon - Patreon.com/ryancharaba Please send any questions you have about the work I do or questions you have for me or my guests. Also send an email for more information ...

Amber Part 4

October 16, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 89.7 MB

How much longer will you choose to not live your happiest and best life? That is all I got for this description. (shrug emoji) For more information about Ryan Charaba and First Wakeups... Website - ryancharaba.com Facebook - facebook.com/ryancharaba Twitter - @ryancharaba Email - [email protected] Patreon - Patreon.com/ryancharaba Please send any questions you have about the work I do or questions you have for me or my guests. Also send an email for more informatio...

Amber Part 3

October 09, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 86.4 MB

Amber had a powerful week with a perhaps surprising outcome. We tackle the small details and looks for the bigger connection. We attempt to make sense of the cost and rewards of playing small and hopefully set a context that isn't able to turn back on! For more information about Ryan Charaba and First Wakeups... Website - ryancharaba.com Facebook - facebook.com/ryancharaba Twitter - @ryancharaba Email - [email protected] Patreon - Patreon.com/ryancharaba Please s...

Amber Part 2

October 02, 2018 07:00 - 58 minutes - 47.6 MB

In this weeks episode we learn some more about Amber's past and dig into some of the repercussions of trauma at a young age. We see some of Amber's absolute strengths show up as well as well as see her bravely acknowledge some things she has been holding back on.  This episode is absolutely powerful and amazing and I am proud for you to get to hear it.  CAUTION. This episode contains sensitives topics surrounding sexual abuse of children. For more information about Ryan Charaba and ...

Amber Part 1

September 25, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 50.9 MB

We meet Amber Morris, an amazing woman with an amazing story. She is excited and nervous to both share her story and inspired to find a way to help others by sharing her truth and her experiences with Opioid addiction. Over the next twelve weeks we will dig into the affect of addiction on herself, her family, and how she amazingly held together, and what she can do next to inform and educate the world. So excited and honored by her courage to share and find inspiration about herself w...

This Is Your First Episode!

September 19, 2018 05:33 - 5 minutes - 7.55 MB

This project is constantly evolving into something new!  For more information about Ryan Charaba and First Wakeups... Website - ryancharaba.com Facebook - facebook.com/ryancharaba Twitter - @ryancharaba Email - [email protected] Patreon - Patreon.com/firstwakeups Please send any questions you have about the work I do or questions you have for me or my guests. Also send an email for more information on how you too could become a guest on the podcast. Mahalo and thanks f...

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