152. Tim Ryan on Political Leadership & Finding a New Path

Gravity

Tim Ryan, a former Ohio congressman, passionately served in the United States Congress for 20 years and brought back $1 billion to help transform the economic and cultural landscape of northeast Ohio. He talks about family dynamics and finding father figures in his coaches, ways he masked his pain as a child, and how he found healing through breathwork and meditation. Tim also discusses the loss of his identity after a sports injury and how it led him on the political track, and emphasizes the importance of having trust in the process and grace through difficult life experiences.

Today on Gravity:

  • The journey into politics and how to make an impact
  • Family dynamics and the importance of finding positive role models
  • Finding healing through breathwork and meditation
  • Overcoming loss of identity and finding a new path
  • Finding innate confidence to lead and make a difference
  • Inside look at politics and the challenges of winning

Connect with Ryan:

  • Instagram: @timryanoh

Connect with Brett:

  • Instagram: @brettkaufman 
  • Website: thegravitypodcast.com 
  • YouTube: @thegravitypodcast 

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