Choose The Better Story Podcast

Nate Johnson is a high school basketball coach, and has spent decades in the food industry.  One of Nate's unique gifts is creating and building a strong culture within the teams he oversees, whether that's on the court, or in a restaurant kitchen. Nate coaches basketball at Paradise High School, the same high school that he attended and graduated from.  A unique challenge he has faced i...

Dysfunction might be the word that best describes Derek's upbringing. At an early age his mom was presented with an opportunity to make an extra income, which was dealing drugs. At age 10 Derek wanted to help his mom survive, so at age 10, he became a drug dealer in North Hollywood. Eventually things got so intense for Derek and his mom, that they fled for thier lives, and made their way out of No...

In 2018, after surviving a massive wildfire that swept through his town, destroying everything in its path, Kyle was faced with the harsh realities of figuring out how to serve his devastated community, while also juggling the needs of his own family. Faced with a new chapter of life, some unexpected surprises came as a result.  His brother, Nate Smith made it big as a country music artist af...

Adventure awaits!  Guest Sean Bingham is an entrepreneur who has created and sold multiple businesses. He's been featured in and selected on the TV show Shark Tank. Sean has figured out how to turn his passion for worldwide travel into an anventurous income stream. If creating the better story sounds appealing, this is a must listen. https://www.instagram.com/seanbingham https://www.instagram...

Worry is a thief that steals your energy, your sleep, your peace, and your health. In this episode host Ryan Wright uncovers a framework that can help handcuffs worry. We also talk about the reasons people tend to worry, and the price they pay for doing so. Here's the link to a FREE ebook called 3 hacks for rewriting a better future: https://ryan-wright.mykajabi.com/3HacksForRewritingABetterFuture...

Hard work isn't always glamorous. Guest Chris Ecklund talks about the grind of developing and maintaining a business in a competitive health & fitness industry. In this episode we discuss everything from birthday let-downs, to common mistakes people make in the gym, and ways to shine in a highly competitive industry.    https://www.instagram.com/coachecklund   Book a vision call...

This episode is all about taking big swings in life. Taking big risks, and going after what it is that you really want in life. In this episode host Ryan Wright talks about one of his biggest swings in life...asking Jessica to marry him, and the epic story of his engagement. For a free ebook about the top 3 Excuses that keep people from living their best life, click the link: https://ryan-wright.m...

As a competitive college football player, Chris Norton experienced a life-altering football tackle. This interview dives deep into Chris' 'better story' after that tackle flipped his world upside down.    If you want to be inspired to overcome, and to tackle life's biggest challenges with resilience and perspective, this is worth a listen. The documentary "7 Yards: The Chris Norton Story...

In this episode host Ryan Wright talks about the link between failure and success.  If we learn from our mistakes and grow, failure can be an elite teacher in life.   Let's jump into the deep end and talk about two valuable lessons that can be learned from failure. Here's the link to a FREE ebook called 3 hacks for rewriting a better future: https://ryan-wright.mykajabi.com/3HacksFo...

Guest John Taylor joins the show for an interview. John's playground is the local landfill, where he gets to operate with really big machines for a living. From learning to re-start life after a wildfire swept through his town, to a police chase at the landfill, this one is worth a listen. John is a local superhero disguised as a heavy equipment operater. John loves making videos of his traveling...

 In this episode, host Ryan Wright unpacks the real breakfast of champions, which are 6 habits that will transform your life [before 8am]. Tired of drifting in life?  Book a FREE vision call with Coach Ryan https://calendar.app.google/WgntoZad3hwYWfq96  Real coach. Real Results. Real Impact.

Guest Dale Sakschewski joins the show. If skyscrapers, rattle snakes, wildfires, life curve balls, and beer get your attention, give this a listen. Dale's passion took him brewing in his garage, to being a full blown brewmaster. It's Dale's passion that makes him a local superhero!  https://www.instagram.com/dalesakschewski Lacking direction in life?  Book a FREE vision call with coach R...

Snooze-A-holics Anonymous is for anyone who keeps hitting snooze—not just on their alarm, but on their life. In this episode, host Ryan Wright (recovering snooze-a-holic) uncovers the real reason we delay getting up, avoid hard decisions, and stay stuck in comfort. Hitting snooze feels harmless… until it becomes a habit of postponing purpose, discipline, and growth.   This isn’t just abo...

Choose The Better Story Podcast goes virtual for the first time in an interview with Erik Williams (AKA Kiro Fresh).  Erik's story includes everything from adopting two babies from Africa, break dancing, and trusting high school students to rescue him from a near-death climbing experience.   https://www.instagram.com/erikwithak Spinning your wheels? Book a FREE vision call with coac...

In this episode, host Ryan Wright discusses the third character of any great story: The Guide. A guide plays a key role in the best movies we watch at the theatre. However, sometimes we forget that a guide is also necessary in life. And if a guide plays such a key role in the life of a hero at the theatre, then in life, a guide must be equally important. Spinning your wheels? Book a FREE vision ca...

Guest Casey Taylor joins the show. In 2018, a massive wildfire swept through Paradise, CA, leveling almost everything in its path. As the founder and superintendent of Achieve Charter Schools, Casey had to put her cape on In the midst of devastating loss, and find solutions that seemed impossible. In this inspiring episode Casey talks about the power of saying 'Yes.' Her encouragement for anyone g...

In this epidose the terrifying VILLAIN enters the scene. Whether it's an active chaser, or a clever con artist, the villain is wreaking havoc in the mind.  Host Ryan Wright uncovers the 5 most common villains that tend to keep people from their best life, and offers a strategy to fend off those pesky villains. Tired of wasting your potential? Book a FREE vision call with coach Ryan https://ca...

Ever wonder how the town of Paradise, CA is doing after a massive wildfire roared through the town, leveling nearly everything in its path? Doug Speicher joins the podcast and talks about life after the Camp Fire of 2018, and the resilient community that is rebuilding. In the wake of disaster, Doug has found the silver lining, and an opportunity to love and serve his community well. https://www.in...

In this episode we dive into the deep end and talk about the power of a clear vision for your life and future. It's time to dust off your cape, and embrace the role as hero of your story!  I'm your host, Ryan Wright.  Let's do this!  Lacking clarity in life? Book a FREE vision call with coach Ryan https://calendar.app.google/WgntoZad3hwYWfq96 Real coach. Real Results. Real Impact. &...

First official guest, Travis Osborne, joins the podcast and unveils the details behind the phrase "Choose The Better Story." Travis has a long history of serving his local community in California. If noodle arm, punk rock, and an embarrassing doctor visit get your attention, you'll want to give this a listen. Tired of drifting in life? Book a FREE vision call with coach Ryan https://calendar.app.g...

Welcome to Choose The Better Story Podcast.  I'm Ryan Wright, your host for the show.  In this first episode, you'll get to know a little about Ryan's story. He'll unpack a few stats that make this podcast both necessary and relatable. It's time to dust off your cape, embrace your role as hero, and go after what you really want in life. Let's goooooo!!! Desiring the better story for your...

Time to dust off your cape and own the role as hero in your own story.  I'm you're host, Ryan Wright.