In short
The episode introduces “Waking Up With Ryan,” a Monday–Friday 10–12 minute morning practice aimed at reducing anxiety and starting the day clear, calm, and grounded.
Key claims
people often feel lost because their minds spin with worry before the day begins; anxiety is not identity (“you are not your anxiety… your thoughts… your problems”); suffering comes from forgetting who you are.
Notable examples
waking up already “behind,” the world telling you what to fear, and adding caffeine to an overstimulated mind.
Guests
none in this episode; Ryan Weiss is the host, a coach and teacher with 17 years’ experience.
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Transcript
Automatic transcript. May contain errors.0:03Hello, my love. Before your eyes have even opened in the morning, your mind is already spinning. already thinking, already worried, already anxious planning the day ahead and it's like you're already behind and the day hasn't even started yet then before your feet hit the floor the world's already telling you what's wrong with you what to be afraid of and what problems you have then you add caffeine to that already overly stimulated mind and it's no wonder that we often feel so lost
0:42What if instead you could start your day feeling clear, calm, and maybe even grounded and grateful to be alive? My name is Ryan Weiss, and for the last 17 years as a coach and a teacher, I've had the immense privilege to sit with people who are going through life's most painful and challenging times. What I've come to know is this. you are not your anxiety you are not your thoughts and you are not your problems and most of your suffering comes from forgetting who you are waking up with Ryan is a daily practice in remembering Monday through Friday for just about 10 or 12 minutes I'll offer you a moment of wisdom some practical knowledge that you can impart in your life right away.
1:39And then we'll have a short practice together so that we can begin the day awake. And every other week, I'll have a conversation with somebody you probably know. We'll talk about the path to healing, the hardships along the way, what they've learned about relationships, and ultimately what it really means to be human. I'm so glad you're here with me. Let's wake up together. Listen to Waking Up With Ryan on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
From the publisher
On the Waking Up with Ryan podcast, coach Ryan Weiss explores how the first five minutes of your day can shape everything that follows. Through short daily audio and video episodes (10–12 minutes), he delivers powerful "moments of awakening" designed to interrupt the inertia of fear, ego, and judgment, helping listeners reconnect with themselves before the noise and demands of the day take over. Blending wisdom, meditation, and practical insight, Waking Up with Ryan offers a daily ritual that grounds, inspires, and empowers listeners to move through life with greater intention. More than just a podcast, it is an ongoing exploration of self-discovery, presence, and what it truly means to remember who we are.
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