With Valentine’s Day looming and amid the New Year refresh, now is the perfect time to explore the power of “radical vulnerability” among men. This concept is the foundational philosophy guiding the work of licensed clinical counselor, vulnerability coach, acclaimed author and international keynote speaker Ryan Joseph Kopyar—a transformational figure in the fields of psychology and personal development. From his own tragic and tumultuous past, Ryan has dedicated his life as a change catalyst for those seeking personal growth and emotional freedom to prosper both at home and in the workplace.
Through his counseling, coaching and speaking work, Ryan’s helps individuals reconnect with their hearts and learn healthy, effective ways of communication. With a unique blend of intense passion, an energizing persona, and a deep connection with his audiences, Ryan particularly works to inspire men on a journey of self-discovery and emotive healing.
Towards that end, in his newest book “Big Boys Do Cry: A Man’s Guide to Navigating Emotions and Showing Up More Vulnerable in Relationships,” Ryan provides men with guidelines and tactical skills they can use to better navigate emotions and more productively express their wants and needs in a healthy and effective way.
“It’s time to break the narrative about ‘men not being good communicators’ in relationships…or in general,” Ryan says.
In this raw and revealing book, Ryan also details the profound strength that men in particular can find in tears. It’s a revelation that took Ryan almost three decades to embrace after his own brush with substance abuse, the law and a horrifically tragic rape/homicide incident that took the life of both his mother and unborn (8 gestational month) sister.
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