Ryan Schwantes
Motivation - Health & Fitness - Inspiration
Ryan Schwantes
PURPOSE - PASSION - PROFESSION
LATEST BLOG ARTICLES
Cannabis – Hemp – Marijuana: Are they the same?
I previously wrote an article titled Marijuana: A scheduling Nightmare, where I talked about the confusion and absurdities surrounding the listing of cannabis as a schedule I drug, which is what the...
GLP-1 Drugs: Breakthrough or Hype? How They Actually Work
The Skinny Jab That Ate America The fitness industry has spent decades peddling misery wrapped in motivational slogans. Eat less. Move more. Count every calorie. Track every macro....
The Antidepressant Myth: A “Miracle” Built on Marketing, Money, and Misleading Science
The Antidepressant Myth: A “Miracle” Built on Marketing, Money, and Misleading Science Recently, I wrote an article breaking down the efficacy of antidepressants versus placebo — and how the...
Antidepressant Efficacy and Placebo Effect
A Critical Methodological and Quantitative Analysis of Antidepressant Efficacy and Adverse Outcome Burdens Executive Summary: Re-evaluating the Risk-Benefit Calculus The...
The Freedom Model Coaching Program
Discover The Freedom Model Coaching: A New Way to Move Beyond Addiction For decades, people have been told that addiction is a lifelong disease, that recovery requires surrender, or that the only...
You Hold The Power Over Your Reactions
It’s crucial to understand that NOTHING or NO ONE in life has more power over your own situation than you, and that’s always true! There's a classic story that illustrates this point. There's a...
Reprogram Your Mind Before Sleeping
There’s no doubt most people enjoy getting a good night’s sleep. A lot of people also take advantage of free time throughout the day by taking a power nap or catch up on a lack of sleep by taking a...
Non-Ballistic Kettlebell Training for Arms
When most people think of Kettlebell Training, they think of ballistic exercises because that's primarily what kettlebells are primarily used for. (Interesting little tidbit - Ballistic comes from...
Why Food is Better Than Supplements
Supplements are just that, “supplements”. They are not “substitutes” or “replacements”. It’s always a better idea to get vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients from food as they are a natural...
Marijuana – A Scheduling Nightmare!
As more states opt for medical marijuana, decriminalization, and recreational use among adults, the law of land has remained steadfast in its position that Marijuana is illegal under federal law....
Intermittent Fasting on Vacation?
I've discovered the beauty of intermittent fasting, and it was actually by accident. The story begins when I recently went on a mini vacation with my family to the beach. Whenever I go on vacation,...
Core Exercises for Rock Solid Abs
One of the most sought after goals in fitness and bodybuilding alike by both men and women, is a well defined six pack. Even for those not involved in fitness, weight training, or bodybuilding,...
The 7 Laws of Training
There are numerous training philosophies in the fitness industry. From books and magazines to videos and the Internet, the information can be certainly be overwhelming. Some programs are designed to...
Your World Within Motivation
I often like to listen to motivational speeches while I'm driving, going for run, or just doing work around the house. One of go to playlists includes multiple speeches by Boston, MA native, Eddie...
Anabolic Steroids: A Case for Decriminalization
This article is one of a series of Articles I plan on posting related to Anabolic Steroids. I hold the belief that Anabolic Steroids should be decriminalized. The primary reason (among many) I think...
Motivation: Greg Plitt Legends Never Die
Greg Plitt was an awesome motivational athlete. He was so passionate about what he did and was truly interested in helping people change their lives and achieve their goals. Greg was featured on...
The Freedom Model: A New Approach to Moving Past Addiction
This November, Baldwin Research Institute, Inc., and BRI Publishing are releasing The Freedom Model for Addictions. The Freedom Model is an approach, a new way of looking at addiction. It's truly...
Baldwin Research Institute Success Rate
The Saint Jude Program offered exclusively at the St. Jude Retreats is the only program in the world that conducts ongoing, confidential follow-up surveys with the permission of program graduates and their families.
Saint Jude Retreats Reviews
I firmly believe The Saint Jude Retreats offer the most advanced approach for individuals looking to move beyond addiction. Often when individuals and/or families start looking look at the various...
The Saint Jude Twin Rivers Retreat
Here's a virtual tour video of The Saint Jude Twin Rivers Retreat. The Saint Jude Retreats are the only facility I would ever recommend anyone attend to move beyond addiction. To find out more about...
