Choose The Better Story Podcast invites you to be the hero of your own story. Through powerful insights on vision, mindset, performance and purpose, each episode inspires you break free from aimless hustle, and rewrite the narrative for the future you really, really want. Every great story needs a hero, and it's time to dust off your cape.
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About the host
Ryan Wright hosts Choose The Better Story Podcast, a education show with 36 episodes published.
On September 17, 2019, Matthew and Hannah Efird were told their son had Trisomy 13 — and that ending the pregnancy was the reasonable choice. They chose to carry him anyway. Noah was born on March 7 and lived for 57.5 ho
He's dove two miles underwater, surfed the big waves of Hawaii's North Shore for 42 years, and built survival gear trusted by SpaceX and the military. But his biggest challenge was 19 years as a full-time caregiver to hi
What do star thistles, a old 1977 Datsun pickup, and a Goodyear franchise owner have in common? Teenage hustle that turned into opportunity. In this episode, Ryan tells the story about "The Avocado" — his first tru
Sydney Robinson: She Lost Everything--Now She's Fighting For Others
Jun 26, 202655mS1
In 2018, the Camp Fire destroyed the town of Paradise, California and changed thousands of lives forever. Sydney Robinson was just one of thousands of lives impacted by the fire. After experiencing trem
Father's Day: The Dads Who Shape Us & The Legacy We Choose
Jun 19, 202616mS1
On this Father's Day episode, Ryan reflects on the influence fathers have on our lives--through their presence, their sacrifice, their wisdom, and sometimes even through their absence. Whether you're celebrating a dad, m
Garrett Verrilli [When Loss Sends You Searching For Purpose]
Jun 12, 20261h 11mS1
At just 17 years old, Garrett Verrilli lost his mother to leukemia--a loss that left him searching for a way to cope. What followed was a years-long battle with alcohol, an attempt to numb the pain and fill the void. In
Christian John Bradley [Unshakable Confidence Under Pressure]
Jun 5, 20261h 11mS1
What do you to when your dream doesn't go according to plan? After playing football at USC and falling short of his dream to play in the NFL, Christian John Bradley turned one of life's biggest disappointments into a mis
At just 20 years old, James Condit has faced more adversity than most people experience in a lifetime--yet his outlook on life is refreshing and unbelievably positive. Living with spina bifida and navigating life in a wh
Gabriel’s story is one of choices, hard consequences, and a complete life turnaround. In this episode, he opens up about his introduction to opiates during his senior year of high school, how small choices led him down a
Chris Hekman [Building The Hektik Sunglasses Brand From The Ground Up]
May 15, 20261h 32mS1
The Hekman's are one of the rare families whose home survived the Camp Fire of 2018. As the town of Paradise is being rebuilt around them, Chris Hekman and his family decide to do a little building of thier own. In this
John Michael Hinton [Speaker | Magician | Redhead]
May 8, 202659mS1
John Michael Hinton was born to be on stage. While most people are terrified at the thought of getting up in front of an audience, that's where John feels the most at home as a performer. In order for John to do what he
Kelli Gordon [Her Town Burned Down, Now She's Leading Its Comeback]
May 1, 202642mS1
In 2018, the Camp Fire erased an entire town. Homes gone. Schools destroyed. A community scattered overnight. Kelli Gordon's story starts long before the fire. Being adopted shaped how she sees identity, resilience, and
In this powerful conversation, Jessica Sandoval opens up about the story behind the badge. Her marriage to her husband Cesar, a former police officer, and the difficult reality that followed his retirement. What happens
To say life has thrown Jeremy some major curveballs would be an understatement. In this episode we unpack the topic of loss, grief, and what it looks means to choose the better story when life doesn't make sense. Jeremy
Nate Johnson [Building Culture On The Court And In The Kitchen]
Apr 10, 202655mS1
Nate Johnson is a high school basketball coach, and has spent decades in the food industry. One of Nate's unique gifts is creating and building a strong culture within the teams he oversees, whether that's on the court,
Derek Ellison [From Age 10 Drug Dealer To Transformed Life]
Apr 3, 20261h 19mS1
Dysfunction might be the word that best describes Derek's upbringing. At an early age his mom was presented with an opportunity to make an extra income, which was dealing drugs. At age 10 Derek wanted to help his mom sur
Kyle Smith [The Health Journey That Captured An Audience And Created A New Career]
Mar 27, 20261h 9mS1
In 2018, after surviving a massive wildfire that swept through his town, destroying everything in its path, Kyle was faced with the harsh realities of figuring out how to serve his devastated community, while also juggli
Adventure awaits! Guest Sean Bingham is an entrepreneur who has created and sold multiple businesses. He's been featured in and selected on the TV show Shark Tank. Sean has figured out how to turn his passion for worldwi
Worry is a thief that steals your energy, your sleep, your peace, and your health. In this episode host Ryan Wright uncovers a framework that can help handcuffs worry. We also talk about the reasons people tend to worry,
Chris Ecklund [The power of knowledge + integrity]
Mar 6, 20261h 13mS1
Hard work isn't always glamorous. Guest Chris Ecklund talks about the grind of developing and maintaining a business in a competitive health & fitness industry. In this episode we discuss everything from birthday let-dow
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Who is the host of Choose The Better Story Podcast?
Choose The Better Story Podcast is hosted by Ryan Wright. The show is categorised under education (self improvement) and has published 36 episodes.
How many episodes does Choose The Better Story Podcast have?
Choose The Better Story Podcast has published 36 episodes.
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Choose The Better Story Podcast regularly covers education, self improvement, business. It sits in the education category, with a self improvement focus.
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