When Chris first came to Ryan, he was carrying long-term alcohol dependency, pain from childhood, and a sense of being stuck in the same loops — no matter how hard he tried to change.
The Challenge
He describes where he was as:
“A tough space… alcohol dependency on the weekends, carrying trauma from when I was very young.”
This was not a short-term issue. Drinking had spanned roughly twenty years (from around eighteen to thirty-eight). There were repeated cycles of trying to change — and slipping back — plus an emotional weight that had not been fully addressed.
He had tried traditional therapy, willpower, and self-driven efforts. In his words:
“Nothing really seemed to resonate.”
The Turning Point
Eventually, it was not a dramatic breakdown — it was something more powerful:
“We got to a point of being sick of being stuck in a loop.”
That frustration became the catalyst. Instead of repeating the same approaches, he chose something different: shamanic healing with Ryan.
The Experience
From the first session, the difference was clear.
“Ryan was a very safe space… very accommodating… we got along.”
What stood out most was not only the method — it was the environment: a space where he could fully express himself, without filtering his thoughts the way he did in his corporate world, and consistent support through each stage of the process.
“Every session was a win in its own right… some were more challenging, but we worked through them one by one.”
Structure of the work
- Sessions every two weeks initially
- Transitioning to monthly maintenance
- Gradual, layered progress rather than quick fixes
The Transformation
The results were not overnight — but they were deep and lasting.
“Although I’ve still a long way to go, the change since my first session was life-changing.”
Key changes
1. Breaking the cycle. Reduced dependency patterns and a shift from reactive behaviour toward more conscious control.
2. Physical improvements. He got fitter, lost weight, and built momentum into other positive habits.
3. Emotional growth. Greater self-awareness and practical self-help practices he could use day to day.
4. The deepest shift.
“I can sit with myself now… I’m comfortable in my own company.”
Impact on life
The transformation was not only personal — it changed how he shows up in the world. Most importantly:
“I’m a dad now… and if I hadn’t gone through these changes, I don’t think I would’ve been a good father.”
Better presence, emotional steadiness, and a clearer role model for his child — that is where the work lands in real life.
What he’d say to others
He is realistic — not everyone will resonate with this path.
“It’s not for everyone… do your research.”
His advice is straightforward:
“Ask for a taster session… you won’t look back.”
“What have you got to lose?”
Key takeaway
This was not about quick fixes or surface-level change. It was about breaking decades-long patterns, processing deep-rooted trauma, and building a version of himself he could actually live with — someone able to show up fully, for himself and his family.
Ready to take the first step?
If something feels off, if you know you are not where you should be, or if you are stuck in patterns you cannot break — start with a conversation.
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