Soul-R Powered

Imagine your life gets completely turned upside down in less than a year. Your world is rocked, and you have no idea what’s next. What do you do? You can choose to make yourself better and create better circumstances out of terrible situations, or you can let the depression and despair crush your soul. This was the choice my guest, Drew Deraney, faced when life completely took his legs out from un...

One of the best pieces of advice my dad ever gave me was, "To be successful in life, you've got to see, and you've got to be seen." In other words, it's all about growing your network. My guest on this episode has dedicated his life to being the "Master Networker." Steve Spiro is the author of the new book The TAO Of A Master Connector. In our conversation, Steve shares how he went from being the...

Rachel Joy Baribeau has always been a trailblazer. She was the first female host on SiriusXM’s college sports channel. She hosted the very first College Football Playoff championship game for the 2014 season and is a proud voter of the Heisman Trophy. From the mountaintop of her career as a sportscaster, Rachel has also seen valleys of despair. She has fought battles with substance abuse and the l...

In this episode of Soul-R Powered, Ryan Hall sits down with Jeremy Eads, a former Army intelligence officer turned horror and suspense author. Jeremy shares his journey from military service to writing, highlighting the pivotal role of The Writers Hotel and his experiences in New York City. The discussion covers the challenges of self-publishing, supporting indie authors, and the importance of sel...

In this episode of Soul-R Powered, Ryan Hall shares a personal milestone with the release of his memoir, "Mining For My Voice: How A Meek And Scared Boy Uncovered A World-Rattling Voice." Ryan reads an excerpt from the first chapter, setting the stage for the book's themes of overcoming trauma and finding self-love. He discusses the significance of the memoir's release date and reflects on the jou...

In this episode, Ryan Hall takes us on a heartfelt journey through personal stories of fear, growth, and the power of voice. He opens up about overcoming insecurities and offers insights from his coaching experiences. A significant milestone is discussed with the announcement of his new book, "Mining from My Voice," inspired in part by the legendary Greg Allman. Ryan shares pre-release details and...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. And personally, I have come a long way simply by being intentional with what I practice in my own healing. We all struggle. We all can suffer. But we don't have to.

When we had Alex Terranova on the podcast in the summer of 2021, we spoke briefly about an experiment where he was opening up an all-expenses-paid two-week trip to Tulum, Mexico for a friend's wedding. And I think it's safe to say that the experiment was a success. Alex and Evin Rose had a truly great time in Mexico, and their relationship has grown to the point where they recently moved in togeth...

In this episode of Soul-R Powered, Ryan Hall welcomes Kristina Crooks, an ontological coach and CEO of Empo wered Human. Their conversation explores choice theory and overcoming shame, followed by an introduction to pronoia and its serendipitous experiences. Kristina delves into the concept of pronoia, early beliefs, and the interconnectedness of nature, humans, and co-creation. Ryan shares his pe...

I'm tired, y'all. Exhausted, even. And I let my guard down. And it cost me. It cost me time, money, and anxiety. I pray this episode helps you to see that taking care of yourself isn't optional. And trust, but verify everything!

When CoachGlo approached me several years ago with this idea about wanting to write a book, and knowing her story of recovery, I was eager to see her do it. And when the opportunity came to help her publish her memoir, I jumped at the chance. "A Girl From Southern Boulevard" is the unflinching story of a woman who fell victim to vice and has come out on the other side with purpose, passion, and po...

As an author, my biggest weakness is world-building. I love creating compelling stories around relatable characters, but world-building isn't my greatest strength. My friend and fellow author Fred Yu is a master at world-building in his stories. He's soon to release book two of his sprawling epic set in the world of ancient Chinese martial arts. Join us for this fascinating conversation about how...

Happy New Year from Soul-R Powered! As we begin year 3 of this podcast, I wanted to feature a conversation about what it means for men to step up and be masculine leaders in this new year and in the world. And what better guest to talk about those two things than my friend Davidson Hang, the lead author of the Amazon bestselling book Redefining Masculinity, of which I'm a contributing author. We g...

My life is in a transition. My business is in a transition. And this podcast updates you on both.

I've been looking to feature more voices in the recovery world on this podcast. And as intentions usually work, that was when recovery writing coach Robin Clare came into my life. In this conversation, Robin shares how writing and storytelling have supported her in her own recovery process. She also shares how her spirit guides led her to understand and uncover her own stories of recovery.

In this episode, Ryan Hall returns with a personal update on his life and projects. He announces the release of his new book "Hello Again," sharing valuable lessons learned from the publishing process. Ryan also discusses a commissioned book project and an upcoming virtual round table on writing. He reflects on reconnecting with live music through recent concerts by Steely Dan and Joe Bonamassa, a...

Several previous guests on this podcast have suggested I reach out to Scott, and this conversation did not disappoint. In this poignant conversation, Scott and I speak about how he grew in his faith and spirituality during his late wife's 20+ year battle with breast cancer. We also discuss how we as men can all do well to find our balance and live a little more from the heart. Scott is one of the...

"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." - African Proverb My guest on this episode epitomizes what it means to work together. Dr. Davia Shepherd has built an empire with her chiropractic practice and through her Ladies Power Lunch networking organization, primarily through collaboration. In her new book Grow Smarter, Dr. Davia writes about how the magic of a powerfu...

A funny thing happened on the way to this podcast... your humble host became an Amazon bestselling author! In this episode, I speak briefly about how not only the bestseller status came to be, but I also announce that Hello Again—my new novel—is coming to your bookshelves on November 9, 2021! Yeah, no big deal...

In episode 84, we catch up with friend of the podcast, the inspirational Amla Mehta. Born with a super-rare eye condition that has led to her being legally blind, Amla has created a charming daily reader combining personal insights as well as beautiful nuggets of daily inspiration. There's a nugget of inspiration for every single day of the year. Hence the "365" in the title... In this conversatio...

In our "Great Pause Retrospective," we catch up with my Caribbean brother from a different mother, Ian Charlery. In this conversation, Ian and I talk about leadership and how it has evolved over the past year. We discuss how Ian's business has grown and what his life may be like as he and his wife prepare to welcome their second child in a matter of weeks. Ian always brings it when he's on this po...

"From a--hole to transformation junkie, Alex Terranova's journey to change his life wasn't easy. In fact, transforming from flippant restaurant-opening playboy to self-loving, self-aware coach for high performers simply wasn't predictable." - That's the first paragraph from the summary of Alex Terranova's debut book Fictional Authenticity. And yeah... it fits. When I met Alex during my coach train...

In our latest episode of The Great Pause Revisited, we catch up again with the self-care queen, Kristi Sullivan. In this conversation, we talk about how Kristi's own self-care has evolved since last year, how what she coaches and teaches has evolved, and how her author career has developed since the Covid-19 pandemic. Oh, and we ended up talking about Human Design because it's so fascinating. I de...

In our Great Pause Revisited series, we connect with fellow Great Pause author Mary Ann Waterman, whom we were unable to connect with last summer. And boy, does she tell a fascinating story. A Connecticut native, Mary Ann and her daughter live in Northern France, where she works with children in the Montessori school system. She shares what it was like to go through the Covid-19 lockdown in Europe...

Over the next few months, I'm going to be featuring a "where are they now" series of conversations with authors from The Great Pause. My first conversation is with financial advisor Jackie Baldwin. During this conversation, Jackie shares how her clients have been able to ride the storm of the covid-related economy, and how her love of the Connecticut River has inspired her solo authorial debut. Oh...