Tangentially Speaking With Dr. Christopher Ryan

My pal Justin joins me in Spain to talk about prehistoric cave art, his first impressions of Spanish culture, and the challenges of living life to the fullest without getting stressed about it. And of course, we answer your emails. Get full access to Tangentially Speaking with Chris Ryan at chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe

Extensive research and clinical trials have demonstrated that the introduction of small doses of intestinal worms may be effective in the treatment of asthma, allergies, and some autoimmune conditions. Dr. Llamas is a pioneer in this emerging field. Get full access to Tangentially Speaking with Chris Ryan at chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe

I respond to two listener emails in this one: 1. How to handle old friendships gone sour. 2. How did/do hunter-gatherers treat people with disabilities? Get full access to Tangentially Speaking with Chris Ryan at chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe

Jake and I drink too much coffee and discuss what to do when you get sand in your twat, the dubious nature of having a circus-sized penis, guaranteed basic income, blind pigs looking for acorns, and the coming Age of Trumpocracy. Get full access to Tangentially Speaking with Chris Ryan at chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe

Dr. Dan Engle, MD is a practicing psychiatrist, board certified in psychiatry and neurology. He graduated medical school at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio, and finished his residency in psychiatry at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. After residency he completed a fellowship in child psychiatry at the Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland, OR. His current practice combines functional medicine with integrative psychiatry to enhance the foundations of regenerative health and peak performance training. Before completing his medical degree he was a collegiate soccer player for St. Edwards University in Austin. (Bio from Dan's bio at Onnit.com, where he is a consultant.) Get full access to Tangentially Speaking with Chris Ryan at chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe

Susie has been at the forefront of progressive socio-sexual change for decades. She's written books (most recently, a memoir: Big Sex, Little Death), several plays, countless articles and editorials, and hosts a popular podcast called In Bed with Susie Bright. She's a very smart woman with a lot to say about some of the most important issues of our age. Get full access to Tangentially Speaking with Chris Ryan at chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe

Dan Pardi is one of the most knowledgeable people I know in thefields of sleep and health research. He does research with thePsychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Department at Stanford, and theDepartments of Neurology and Endocrinology at Leiden University inthe Netherlands. His current research looks at how sleep influencesdecision making (publications). Dan also works with Naval SpecialWarfare to help the most elite fighters in the world maintainvigilant performance in both combat and non-combat conditions. Get full access to Tangentially Speaking with Chris Ryan at chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe

Reid is one of the leading sex educators in the United States.His humor, thoughtfulness, and common sense have made him a muchsought-after presence on the college speaking circuit. Get full access to Tangentially Speaking with Chris Ryan at chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe

In which I respond to listeners' responses to my responses tolisteners. Get full access to Tangentially Speaking with Chris Ryan at chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe

The second episode devoted to responding tolistener emails. Get full access to Tangentially Speaking with Chris Ryan at chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe

This conversation was recorded March 10th, 2016, six weeksbefore Bennett died unexpectedly. Get full access to Tangentially Speaking with Chris Ryan at chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe

Zach Leary (like Kelly Carlin, ep #172) managed to grow up in a world somewhat distorted by his father's fame without becoming distorted himself. As you'll hear, he's got a very thoughtful, balanced, and deeply informed perspective on himself, the world, and his place in it. Get full access to Tangentially Speaking with Chris Ryan at chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe

Charles was raised as a Mormon, became an Eagle Scout, went to Japan for a while, and then began exploring various consciousness-altering substances. He eventually stumbled into a heroin addiction. From there, things took a dark turn for a while. He now works helping others find their way back. Download this episode. Get full access to Tangentially Speaking with Chris Ryan at chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe

The first episode in which I just rant for a while, then respond to a few of your emails. Get full access to Tangentially Speaking with Chris Ryan at chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe

Somewhere around 2001 or 2002, a friend gave me a cd of some of his favorite tracks, which included a few by a South African singer I'd never heard of named Simon van Gend. Yesterday, I finally met the man who's been singing to me all these year Get full access to Tangentially Speaking with Chris Ryan at chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe

Kelly grew up in the blinding glare of her father's brilliance and fame. It's been a long road, but she's emerged as a smart, funny, relaxed woman. We talk about her life, her new book, and poker. Get full access to Tangentially Speaking with Chris Ryan at chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe

After selling his donkey in Pakistan, Viram's adventures continue... Get full access to Tangentially Speaking with Chris Ryan at chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe

I met Viram on a beach in Goa, India in 2003 and we've been close friends ever since. He's one of the most interesting men I know, and I'm very happy to be able to share a taste of our friendship with you. Get full access to Tangentially Speaking with Chris Ryan at chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe

Stanley Krippner is a world-famous authority on parapsychology, altered states of consciousness, mythology, and just about everything else interesting. He's also one of my best friends. Get full access to Tangentially Speaking with Chris Ryan at chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe

Carli Davidson is a well-known animal photographer whose career got a huge boost when she recognized the esthetic potential of dog drool. Seriously. Carli's site: http://www.carlidavidson.com/ Get full access to Tangentially Speaking with Chris Ryan at chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe