Turning Pain into Purpose: New Book ‘Big Boys Do Cry’ Reveals Power of Emotional Expression in Relationships

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.

“There is power—and purpose—in pain,” Ryan notes. “When I gave myself permission to cry and went through the motions on release, my life profoundly changed.”

Having realized his own intensive transformation, today Ryan’s guidance serves as a stepping stone for other men endeavoring toward their own emotional awakening. He’s helping men worldwide to defy societal norms, unabashedly cry, and embark on a path to deeper connections—the kind that fosters richer and more vulnerable relationships with their loved ones, friends and co-workers. “I want to reshape a ubiquitous false narrative with the proven fact that that tears are not a sign of weakness but rather a catalyst for transformative strength,” he says.

Other of Ryan’s life-changing works include the book “Unlock The Power of Your Mind” (2019) as well as his “Reconnect to Your Greatness” interactive virtual program, which teaches people how to remove the obstacles preventing them from realizing the happy, healthy and fulfilled life they want to live.

With a diverse background in counseling, holistic healing and hypnotherapy, Ryan is dedicated to helping others realize physical, mental and emotional balance. His “radical vulnerability” philosophy draws parallels between physical and mental flexibility, emphasizing the importance of overcoming past experiences to envision a brighter future.

There’s certainly no better time than right now to embark on a transformative journey towards a more balanced, happier and resilient life. So, go ahead and weep your way towards a wonderful new you. As Steven Tyler famously said, “every life has a measure of sorrow, and sometimes this is what awakens us.”

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