203. Bullying, Forgiveness, and the Science Behind It - with Ryan Rigoli, Spiritual Coach & Teacher, Musician, Monk

“There was a point where I woke up on my birthday and I could not breathe. And every time I took a breath, it felt like I was having a heart attack. I went to the hospital, and they could not figure out what it was…” - Ryan Rigoli

In this episode, Ashanti welcomes Ryan Rigoli, a Spiritual Coach & Teacher, Musician, and Monk with Celebrating Life Ministries. Ryan shares his journey of profound healing through forgiveness, self-understanding, and grace, and he now supports others in awakening their hearts and accessing inner wisdom. A Stanford University graduate, Ryan has spoken at prestigious venues including, Stanford Business School and Wisdom 2.0. He also composes and produces meditative piano albums, including his latest, 'Harmony', a collaboration with his father aimed at helping people experience inner peace.

(0:00) Welcome 

(1:20) Ryan introduces himself

(6:26) Front of Ryan’s Mask

(9:28) Front of Ashanti’s Mask

(10:10) Bullying, and when a student curses at you

(17:28) Back of Ryan’s Mask

(22:58) Back of Ashanti’s Mask

(24:15) Bullying, and when a student curses at you, cont’d

(29:55) “Being a lion allows you to be a lamb”

(36:49) Ryan on working with clients

(40:25) Ryan’s experience with bullying

(47:02) How music helped cure Ryan’s physical and emotional ailments(49:51) Closing

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Connect with Ryan Rigoli:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryan.rigoli 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryan.rigoli 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanrigoli 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3eWHsgpUZAGt3AKevu49FH 

Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/ryan-rigoli/1311115109 

Website: http://www.ryanrigoli.com

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