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Hey Ryan Podcast

17 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -

Hey Ryan Podcast is a lifestyle UK based self-help show for men, who want to gain insights, grow and break free from anxiety. The show releases each episode on Thursdays at 7 pm GMT. Hosted by Ryan Allen, who is a Wellness Advocate and Creative Director of The Brand Thinker boutique agency.

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Episodes

The Solo Chat: How I bounced back from anxiety during Christmas Ep12

February 24, 2022 18:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB

On this episode of the Hey Ryan podcast, Ryan is opening up about how he has been coping during difficult times such as the holidays and the pandemic in general. He also shares the approach he used to bounce back from depression and reach new heights of success.  It’s been over six months since this podcast was started, and as much as Ryan felt called to do it, this venture has not always been easy. There have been moments where this podcast actually brought about feelings of anxiety and fe...

How to be Curious and Live Life Openly Ep 11 with Sean James, NFL Sports Star

December 09, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MB

Today we’re talking with Sean James, a former NFL pro athlete turned businessman. Sean is a philanthropist and advocates to stop bullying in football, and he founded Be in The Know About Bullying, an organization dedicated to education and mentorship. Sean will talk about dealing with anxiety and how he coped with the pressures of being a professional athlete. Sean grew up in the midwest and was lucky enough to be a talented athlete, which gained him a scholarship to play football in colleg...

How Men Break Free From Anxiety with Kenny Mammarella-D'Cruz Ep 10

November 25, 2021 18:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MB

Ryan is talking with Kenny Mammarella-D’Cruz, who’s known as The Man Whisperer, in today’s episode. He’s also a self-development consultant and mental health advocate. Kenny founded MenSpeak Men’s Group, which provides men with the opportunity to talk about their lives in a safe and confidential space. When Kenny came back from travelling over 20 years ago, he found that he was missing his friends. Not only that, but he still missed them while he was with them because often they were distra...

How Men Break Free From Anxiety with Kenny Mammarella-D'Cruz Ep 10

November 25, 2021 18:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MB

Ryan is talking with Kenny Mammarella-D’Cruz, who’s known as The Man Whisperer, in today’s episode. He’s also a self-development consultant and mental health advocate. Kenny founded MenSpeak Men’s Group, which provides men with the opportunity to talk about their lives in a safe and confidential space. When Kenny came back from travelling over 20 years ago, he found that he was missing his friends. Not only that, but he still missed them while he was with them because often they were distra...

How Men Break Free From Anxiety with Kenny Mammarella-D'Cruz, The Man Whisperer Ep 10

November 25, 2021 18:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MB

Ryan is talking with Kenny Mammarella-D’Cruz, who’s known as The Man Whisperer, in today’s episode. He’s also a self-development consultant and mental health advocate. Kenny founded MenSpeak Men’s Group, which provides men with the opportunity to talk about their lives in a safe and confidential space. When Kenny came back from travelling over 20 years ago, he found that he was missing his friends. Not only that, but he still missed them while he was with them because often they were distra...

How BBD Perfect Storm London Ad Agency Tackle Masculine Stereotypes with Fernando and Seb Ep 9

October 28, 2021 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MB

Today we’re talking with Fernando Desouches and Seb Hill from BBD Perfect Storm, a brand and culture transformation agency. Fernando is Managing Director of the New Macho division, while Seb is the Executive Creative Director of BBD Perfect Storm as a whole. Seb began working at a network agency and worked alongside BBD  Perfect Storm, CEO Jason Foo. Both were tired of the way network agencies operated, with people siloed and with no real purpose. As an independent agency, the idea was to c...

How to Face Anxiety in The Modern World with Ally Salama Ep 8

October 15, 2021 23:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MB

Today we’re talking with Ally Salama who has launched EMPWR magazine, the first mental health magazine in the Middle East, which has garnered recognition from the WHO. He is also part of Empathy Always Wins, leadership and mental health podcast. Now, he is building his next start-up, The Arabic and English Digital Support Network. Growing up as an athlete, Ally never expected to be involved in mental health advocacy like he is now. Through his own experience, Ally realized he couldn’t conne...

How to Embrace Equality and Ditch Toxic Ideals with Fiona Freund Ep 7

September 23, 2021 01:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MB

In our episode today, Ryan is talking with photographer Fiona Freund. She is looking forward to her upcoming exhibition called Corporate Queer, which celebrates diversity in the workplace and takes art into the world of work. She’s also the founder of Motherworks and a seasoned photographer, with a career spanning over 20 years. Fiona starts by sharing how she got into photography, as well as the other careers she tried along the way. Both of her parents are photographers so, to some degree...

The Solo Chat: How to Open Up and Heal with Ryan Allen Ep 6

September 01, 2021 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MB

Ryan is opening up about his life as a podcaster, entrepreneur, and wellness advocate for men in this episode. He’s interviewed a lot of people, yet it can be a bit intimidating to have an open conversation with the listeners. After being encouraged by a friend to share more about his own journey and what brought him here, he’s ready to reveal more about himself. Ryan starts by sharing more about his history, including where he grew up and went to school. Ryan grew up in a single-parent hom...

Men, Toxic Masculinity and Society with Sal Kassam Ep 5

August 25, 2021 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MB

Today we’re talking with Sal Kassam, founder of Red Pill Fit, as part of our new series The Life Gauntlet. Sal is a strength coach based in London and a former paratrooper who has combined his skills and city living with a passion for fitness. We will be discussing toxic masculinity and dealing with representation. For Sal, there’s no such thing as toxic masculinity. Ryan goes on to bring up the role of the press in the view of the masculine. The pressure to always be strong and dominant is...

How to get a better Work-Life Balance with Hannah Young Ep 4

August 20, 2021 19:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MB

We’re continuing with guest Hannah Young in our series Reach for Wellness in this episode. Hannah created Hexis 21, which provides high-quality training for young people and professionals. The tools provided are designed to develop the core competencies of critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, communication, and collaboration. Today, we’re talking about whether or not it’s possible to find our compass in life. Hannah is intrigued by the idea of balance and reaching a state of equ...

How to use language around Mental Health with Hannah Young EP 3

August 05, 2021 17:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MB

In this episode, we’re joined by Hannah Young for our series Reach for Wellness. Hannah created Hexis 21, which provides high-quality training for young people and professionals. The tools provided are designed to develop the core competencies of critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, communication, and collaboration. We’ll be discussing the language we use around mental health. Are mental health and mental wellbeing the same, or different? Hannah starts off by sharing how she bec...

How to Hit Life's Curveballs & Stay in The Game with Colby Sharma EP 2

July 29, 2021 17:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB

Colby Sharma is here to discuss his new novel The Curveball, a story about changing fears into fuel and defeat into victory. Colby lets us in on his writing process and what it means to let go of what is holding you back. Writing The Curveball was a challenging experience as Colby had to dive back into his past, but he was tremendously inspired to do it. Discovering he had a learning disability as a teenager was daunting, but enrolling in a dedicated school brought Colby a sense of communit...

How to Hit Life's Curveballs and Stay in The Game with Author, Colby Sharma Ep 2

July 29, 2021 17:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB

Colby Sharma is here to discuss his new novel The Curveball, a story about changing fears into fuel and defeat into victory. Colby lets us in on his writing process and what it means to let go of what is holding you back. Writing The Curveball was a challenging experience as Colby had to dive back into his past, but he was tremendously inspired to do it. Discovering he had a learning disability as a teenager was daunting, but enrolling in a dedicated school brought Colby a sense of communit...

How to Change Mindset to Mind Fit with Strength Coach Sal Kassam EP 1

July 22, 2021 18:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MB

In this first episode, we’re joined by Sal Kassam to talk about men, mental health, and fitness. Sal is a strength coach and Founder of Red Pill Fit. He walks us through his post-university journey from joining the military to how he ended up where he is now. Sal discusses how people tend to perceive fitness while digging into the myths and truths of living a healthy lifestyle. Improving strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular health is the goal for his clients, regardless of where they’r...

Welcome to Hey Ryan Podcast Trailer with Ryan Allen

July 11, 2021 21:00 - 1 minute - 843 KB

Welcome to our official Hey Ryan Podcast Trailer.   Ryan Allen is a Wellness Advocate, Creative Director of The Brand Thinker Boutique design agency and host of the Hey Ryan Podcast. The Hey Ryan Podcast is a lifestyle self-help show for people, especially men, who want to break free from anxiety.  The show shares interviews that look at Men, Anxiety and The Conversation with an international guest list of industry professionals from NFL Pro Athletes to psychologists and authors. We are up...

Welcome to Hey Ryan Podcast Trailer with Ryan Allen

July 11, 2021 21:00 - 1 minute - 843 KB

Welcome to our official Hey Ryan Podcast Trailer.   Ryan Allen is a Wellness Advocate, Creative Director of The Brand Thinker Boutique design agency and host of the Hey Ryan Podcast. The Hey Ryan Podcast is a lifestyle self-help show for people, especially men, who want to break free from anxiety.  The show shares interviews that look at Men, Anxiety and The Conversation with an international guest list of industry professionals from NFL Pro Athletes to psychologists and authors. We are up...

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