Tangentially Speaking with Christopher Ryan

Chris flipped my worldview upside down. The podcast plus the book Civilized to death changed my entire trajectory. Very important work teaching human beings to be true to ourselves.

Joe used to be nice & kind guy. Have you listened to him lately? His whole demeanor has changed since supporting Trump. Show me your friends and I’ll tell you who you are. And it’s getting tiring & frankly disgusting, men talking about men that have a women 25 or more years younger than them. It’s gross guys. And y’all know it.

I came across this podcast at a time in my life where travel and change wasn’t possible, but in my mind and in many dark lonely nights Chris would take me with him to meet many friends through his interviews, and was able to travel through his stories. I was able to dream, grow, and imagine and this year I became an empty nester, freed myself from the corporate career, and now moving forward in the direction I always imagined. Words can’t express my gratitude for everything Chris has done for my life, happiness, and mental well-being over the years. I am ending 2023 in a completely different space than I started it, and I’ve never been more excited about the future. The highlight of my year was finally meeting Chis at a retreat this summer and thanking him in person. It was kind of surreal to hear and see him in person all week instead of just listening through the podcast. Chris will always have a special place in my heart and has given me courage to step into myself.

The podcast I’ve listened to the most within the past 3+ years. Hours a day for a podcast addict like me. While living abroad, traveling, and otherwise, it brings me solace.