In this gripping episode of Vulnerability Muscle, host Reggie D. Ford sits down with Ryan Christensen—a hypnotist, peak mental performance coach, and former military intelligence and counterterrorism expert—to explore a mind unlike any other. Diagnosed with ADHD, bipolar disorder, and autism at age 48, Ryan takes us on a riveting journey through classified counterterrorism operations, mental breakdowns, and ultimately, self-discovery.

We explore how Ryan uses hypnosis to help clients overcome deep-rooted emotional resistance, reframe limiting beliefs, and unlock peak performance. He dives deep into the neurodiverse mind, explaining how autism became his superpower and why bipolar disorder is both a curse and a compass.

This episode is a masterclass in emotional reframing. Ryan reveals why emotions are not pain, but questions—powerful signals asking for attention and solutions. He shares how reframing internal conflict transforms lives and why his mission is to end human suffering by unlocking human potential.

If you’ve ever struggled with emotional overwhelm, felt unseen in your neurodivergence, or wondered how to truly heal—not just cope—this episode will leave you transformed.

• Ryan’s diagnosis journey: discovering ADHD, bipolar disorder, and autism at 48
• Why emotions aren’t pain—they’re questions your mind is asking
• Reframing trauma and emotional wounds through hypnosis
• The dangers of masking and emotional suppression in high-stakes environments
• How counterterrorism experience shaped Ryan’s mindset and resilience
• Weaponized insight: leveraging pattern recognition for emotional and mental clarity
• The difference between psychedelics and hypnosis in healing trauma
• Building a relationship with your subconscious mind
• The philosophy behind his book Winter Peace: How to End Inner Conflict and Make Success Inevitable
• How to turn “I’m not good enough” into “I already am enough”
• Daily strategies for emotional regulation and peak mental performance
• The power of authenticity when vulnerability is no longer a risk

Title: Winter Peace: How to End Inner Conflict and Make Success Inevitable
Available on: Amazon

Website: www.ryanthehypnotist.com
Free Consultation: 45-minute session to uncover and resolve emotional blocks