Unlocking Greatness with Ryan James Miller

Welcome back to Authentic Conversations, where we’re continuing the conversation on how an individuals’s own hurt, heartache, tragedy, and struggle have shaped them as a person and allowed them to see themselves for who they were created to be.  In this episode, I’m joined by Jonathan McGinley, the host of The Intentional Man Podcast and a Maxwell Leadership Certified coach helping young professional men live intentionally and grow to their full potential. Jonathan’s story of divorce and the struggle to find his own purpose in life has inspired him to work with other men to transform their personal and professional lives.  We’ll get into: Why men should be living their lives with intentionality The story of Jonathan’s divorce and the lessons he learned Getting stuck in a bad season of life and getting complacent Making commitments and sticking to them no matter what Understanding why God sends challenges your way and what he might be preparing for you Turning your own struggles into tools for helping others Finding your passion in life again Connect with Jonathan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-mcginley/  The Intentional Man Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intentional-man-podcast/id1636019714  Direct links to podcast: Spotify – http://bit.ly/spotify-authentic  Apple – http://bit.ly/apple-authentic  YouTube – https://bit.ly/youtube-authentic  Connect with me: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro  Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rjmsalespro/  Twitter – https://twitter.com/rjmsalespro  Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/ This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.The post The Difficulties of Divorce and Hard Lessons Learned with Jonathan McGinley first appeared on Ryan James Miller.

Welcome back to Authentic Conversations! I’m so excited to be starting out a brand new season and to shift the focus of our conversations to the stories of heartache, hardships, and tragedy that ultimately led to triumph. These are the stories that connect us and help us understand not just each other, but ourselves as well.  In this introductory episode, you’ll get to hear why this topic is so near and dear to my heart, and how my own story is what drives me to have these conversations with the incredible individuals you’ll be meeting throughout the season.  Direct links to podcast: Spotify – http://bit.ly/spotify-authentic  Apple – http://bit.ly/apple-authentic  YouTube – https://bit.ly/youtube-authentic  Connect with me: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro  Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rjmsalespro/  Twitter – https://twitter.com/rjmsalespro  Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/  This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com. The post Kicking Off Season Three of Authentic Conversations first appeared on Ryan James Miller.

For the final episode of season 2, I wanted to do something special and bring on my wonderful wife, Michelle, to talk about our marriage from her perspective, and the lessons we have learned in our marriage that I know my listeners can benefit from.  We’ll get into: Challenges with communication and understanding your partner’s needs Recognizing the value each person brings to the marriage Finding healthy ways to deal with disagreements Unconditionally supporting your partner Direct links to podcast: Spotify – http://bit.ly/spotify-authentic  Apple – http://bit.ly/apple-authentic  YouTube – https://bit.ly/youtube-authentic  Connect with me: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro  Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rjmsalespro/  Twitter – https://twitter.com/rjmsalespro  Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/  This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com. The post Lessons on Marriage with My Wife first appeared on Ryan James Miller.

This week, I’m switching things up from this season’s conversation on manhood and masculinity. Alongside every man in a marriage is a woman that deeply desires to see her husband be the best that he can possibly be, but many women are not getting everything they want out of their marriage. I want to address way may be some reasons for that and give my own perspective from the experiences I’ve had in my marriage.  I’ll get into: Carrying baggage from your past into your marriage Distorted expectations of marriage When men are struggling to communicate effectively Why you need to keep getting to know yourself in a relationship Understanding the realities of your relationship Direct links to podcast: Spotify – http://bit.ly/spotify-authentic  Apple – http://bit.ly/apple-authentic  YouTube – https://bit.ly/youtube-authentic  Connect with me: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro  Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rjmsalespro/  Twitter – https://twitter.com/rjmsalespro  Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/ This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.The post A Message to Wives and Women first appeared on Ryan James Miller.

This week, I’m diving into a topic that comes from a listener’s comment on a video I did about a husband’s duty to be loyal to his wife and not engage in behavior that is disrespectful to her. This listener was curious about his friendships and what to do when there is pressure from his friends to engage in these behaviors. This is a dilemma I have some experience with, and I’ll be sharing those stories in this episode.  I’ll get into: Why committed men shouldn’t be going to strip clubsBecoming comfortable with declining invitations to activities that don’t align with your valuesWhy true friends should support you in upholding your values, and why you should always speak up if they don’tWhat it means to be 100% committed to your spouse  Direct links to podcast: Spotify – http://bit.ly/spotify-authentic  Apple – http://bit.ly/apple-authentic  YouTube – https://bit.ly/youtube-authentic  Connect with me: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro  Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rjmsalespro/  Twitter – https://twitter.com/rjmsalespro  Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/  This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com. The post Do Your Values or Your Friendships Come First? first appeared on Ryan James Miller.

This week, I’m on my own to continue the conversation on manhood and masculinity as I have observed it in my life and in the lives of others. Today’s topic is one I’m definitely not fond of: toxic masculinity, known as the set of behaviors that is expressed by a man that does harm to society and even maybe to men themselves.  I dive into: Society’s overreaction toward toxic masculinityHow men today haven’t been stepping up as they shouldWhy society needs men and women to live out their roles from GodExercising the strong masculinity you have been given Direct links to podcast: Spotify – http://bit.ly/spotify-authentic  Apple – http://bit.ly/apple-authentic  YouTube – https://bit.ly/youtube-authentic  Connect with me: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro  Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rjmsalespro/  Twitter – https://twitter.com/rjmsalespro  Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/  This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com. The post Understanding Toxic Masculinity first appeared on Ryan James Miller.

This week, I’m going solo for the first of a few shorter but super valuable episodes that will hopefully give some insight to married men, engaged men, or men who want to be married someday, on being better equipped to take on the role of a husband, a father, and a friend to their spouse. I’ll be sharing some lessons I’ve learned in marriage and provide you with some tips for being the man that you were called to be in your family. I dive into: Friendships when you’re marriedThe importance of open communicationInvolving your spouse in work and finances Direct links to podcast: Spotify – http://bit.ly/spotify-authentic  Apple – http://bit.ly/apple-authentic  YouTube – https://bit.ly/youtube-authentic  Connect with me: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro  Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rjmsalespro/  Twitter – https://twitter.com/rjmsalespro  Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/  This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com. The post Lessons and Tips for Marriage first appeared on Ryan James Miller.

Today, we continue the conversation on manhood and masculinity and gain yet another perspective on what it means to be a man. This time we’re focusing on a more holistic approach to masculinity and really tapping into the heart and soul of who you are as a man.  For this conversation, I’m joined by Jake Smith, a father, a leader in his church, and a life coach that walks people through their spiritual and self-formation.  We dive into: The spiritual anatomy of menTapping into your heart and soulReconnecting and nourishing our relationshipsThe importance of familyWhy successful men burn outThe importance of faith Connect with Jake: Website – https://goplumline.com/  LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-smith-jr-56721574/  Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/goplumline/?hl=en  Direct links to podcast: Spotify – http://bit.ly/spotify-authentic  Apple – http://bit.ly/apple-authentic  YouTube – https://bit.ly/youtube-authentic  Connect with me: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro  Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rjmsalespro/  Twitter – https://twitter.com/rjmsalespro  Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/  This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com. The post Holistic Masculinity and the Power of Fatherhood with Jake Smith first appeared on Ryan James Miller.

This week, we’re pivoting the conversation to the fracture we have in our nation today. It seems there is division in everything our society does these days, and people are charged to fight for their side no matter what, causing confusion and chaos.  For this conversation, I’m joined by Peter Montoya, a keynote speaker, personal branding specialist, and best-selling author with some amazing insight into what he calls the “Second Civil War.”  We dive into: Finding your tribe without becoming tribalGetting back to independent thinkingWhy we make enemies out of those who disagree with usUnderstanding other’s points of view and intentionsHow to heal a fractured nation Connect with Peter: Website – https://petermontoya.com/ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/petermontoya/  Direct links to podcast: Spotify – http://bit.ly/spotify-authentic  Apple – http://bit.ly/apple-authentic  YouTube – https://bit.ly/youtube-authentic  Connect with me: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro  Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rjmsalespro/  Twitter – https://twitter.com/rjmsalespro  Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/  This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com. The post Confusion, Chaos, and Division in Our Society Today first appeared on Ryan James Miller.

This week, I’m going solo to reflect on some of these amazing conversations I’ve been having on manhood and masculinity, and I’m diving into some practical things you can start to implement in your life to pursue the calling to be the man God has called you to be.  I dive into: The 10 reasons why men aren’t happyThe pursuit of success and defining what it means to youStepping up and being vulnerable with your feelingsTruly providing for your familyPutting God at the center of your life Direct links to podcast: Spotify – http://bit.ly/spotify-authentic  Apple – http://bit.ly/apple-authentic  YouTube – https://bit.ly/youtube-authentic  Connect with me: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro  Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rjmsalespro/  Twitter – https://twitter.com/rjmsalespro  Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/  This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com. The post Lessons and Tips on What It Takes to Be Happy first appeared on Ryan James Miller.