E1: The Courage To Speak

 🎙️ Episode Summary

It’s already halfway through 2025… 

Half a decade since the pandemic and global lockdowns. What a ride it’s been.

To be honest, I’m simply grateful to still be here. Things haven’t always been easy. I’ve known real darkness and moments when it felt like hope had left the room. But I’ve also known resilience, inner strength, and the quiet courage it takes to keep going.

In this very first episode, I open up about what brought me here, why I’m finally ready to speak more publicly, and why I’m calling this podcast The Soul Mechanic Diaries.

I talk about the deep cultural fears around sharing dreams out loud, and how I’ve come to believe that speaking your truth is an act of liberation, but also requires discernment and self-trust.

You’ll hear a bit of my backstory. From my upbringing in Zimbabwe, to my nomadic journey as a musician and holistic coach, to working with VIP clients and creatives around the world.

I also begin to share my renewed focus in 2025...  reviving my acoustic project, I See Hearts, launching my band project, Cup Tea No Sugar, deepening my coaching work with high-level clients, and creating a course to help women find and keep a high-value man  (and yes, there’s one coming for men too).

This is a space for authenticity, reflection, healing, creativity, intimacy, and expansion. 

Whether you're an introvert, creative, seeker, or someone simply trying to live more honestly in an often confusing world.

Thank you for listening in. It means a lot. 

Let’s take this journey together.

Catch you in the next one,
 Ryan Koriya
 The Soul Mechanic ✨

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🌀 Links Mentioned:

•  ✨ VIP Coaching & 1-on-1 Sessions
•  💘 Love Code: SIGMA podcast (Dating & Intimacy)
•  🎵 I See Hearts (Music Project)
•  🎸 Cup Tea No Sugar (Music Project)
• 🎧 Drowning in Space (Podcast Theme Track)

 
 📬 Contact

If you would like to book a call to discuss more about how I can help you change any unhealthy habits or patterns that are holding you back, or to help you get unstuck in your love life or your career, please email me on [email protected] or DM me on Instagram.

Summer 2023:

One of the toughest things for a man to do is to ask for help or to be open about his struggles. I salute today's guest for leaning further into his discomfort in order to tell his story, in the hope of changing his unfortunate circumstances...

In today's episode I have a special guest. My younger brother Asad is a gentle young man who is diligently studying Architecture here in North Cyprus. You may recall my previous podcast episodes explaining the complexities of this geographic location and why I came here to visit him despite my own tenuous circumstances.

Asad got here in 2016 and is still trying to complete his undergrad. I am his first visitor in all that time and what a journey it's been for all of us. We had a very in-depth conversation in this podcast episode so he can explain in his own words what his personal situation is and the intricacies of what he needs in order to complete his degree.

Things got even harder after the wheels fell off the proverbial school bus, not to mention us losing a parent and then having to navigate the global pandemic out here in Europe amongst all else! Neither of us have been home since our Dad's passing in 2021 for financial reasons.

In order to make it back to his classes this September, he needs urgent financial support to avoid missing yet another semester and to avoid prolonging his course which has already taken 7 years till now! I believe community is the answer to many of the world's problems, so here we are sending out the Bat Signal. It's better to say something than to just stay silent.

If you have any questions about his situation, we have probably covered them in this detailed podcast episode, so you are welcome to press play to find out more.

If you would like to help in any way or have any questions for Asad, please email him directly using the address [email protected]

You are invited to share this podcast episode with anyone who my be in a position to help him cover his 6 000 Euro university cost for the coming year. There is the preferred option of sending the fees directly to the University with the relevant information and references that he can share with you upon request.

Many thanks for stopping by and for tuning in.

"Alone we survive, together we thrive"

Ryan

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I am a holistic life coach and am grateful to have been able to support my brother emotionally and psychologically during his difficult times.

If you would like to book a call to discuss more about how I can help you change any unhealthy habits or patterns that are holding you back, or to help you get unstuck in your love life or in your career, please email me on [email protected] or DM me on Instagram.

Subscribe to this Higher Yourself podcast for specific life tools to help you declutter your inner world and feel more grounded and centred. That is a space you want to be making your life decisions from.

I’ll also be sharing some of my self-directed neuroplasticity change stories that have taken me to places that didn’t seem possible beforehand.

Soul Mechanic coaching sessions are often fun and intriguing, and empower people to continue working on their inner change wherever in the world they are. If you’d like to chat more about how I can help you get back on track, contact me and till then...

Let’s play 😉🚀✨

You can also listen to and subscribe to my Relationships, Dating and Intimacy podcast here:

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Why did I fly to the North of Iceland in Winter?

I recorded this episode as the snow was falling outside while the rest of Europe is starting to see the arrival of Spring.

I also catch you up on where I've been since the last recording in Cyprus and how I've ended up here.

There's lots to catch you up on so here's to an exciting 2024!

Next episode is coming soon!

The link to my relationship and intimacy podcast is below...

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If you would like to book a call to discuss more about how I can help you change any unhealthy habits or patterns that are holding you back, or to help you get unstuck in your love life or in your career, please email me on [email protected] or DM me on Instagram.

Subscribe to this Higher Yourself podcast for specific life tools to help you declutter your inner world and feel more grounded and centred. That is a space you want to be making your life decisions from.

I’ll also be sharing some of my self-directed neuroplasticity change stories that have taken me to places that didn’t seem possible beforehand.

Soul Mechanic coaching sessions are often fun and intriguing, and empower people to continue working on their inner change wherever in the world they are. If you’d like to chat more about how I can help you get back on track, contact me and till then...

Let’s play 😉🚀✨

You can also listen to and subscribe to my Relationships, Dating and Intimacy podcast here:

RK Podcast Hub

Ryan

My time in North Cyprus is coming to an end and with no home in Ibiza, now what?

In this episode, I give you a bit of an idea of how strange my current location is and why I am here. I also break down what I am considering in order to decide where my next temporary base will be.

Will it be in Europe, Asia, North America or somewhere else?

I am also very transparent about my major life goals that are fueling all of my bold decisions.

Perhaps you have some leads or ideas after listening to the episode?

Do let me know via the contact details below.

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If you would like to book a call to discuss more about how I can help you change any unhealthy habits or patterns that are holding you back, or to help you get unstuck in your love life or in your career, please email me on [email protected] or DM me on Instagram.

Subscribe to this Higher Yourself podcast for specific life tools to help you declutter your inner world and feel more grounded and centred. That is a space you want to be making your life decisions from.

I’ll also be sharing some of my self-directed neuroplasticity change stories that have taken me to places that didn’t seem possible beforehand.

Soul Mechanic coaching sessions are often fun and intriguing, and empower people to continue working on their inner change wherever in the world they are. If you’d like to chat more about how I can help you get back on track, contact me and till then...

Let’s play 😉🚀✨

You can also listen to and subscribe to my Relationships, Dating and Intimacy podcast here:

RK Podcast Hub

Ryan

I was being evicted from my apartment in Ibiza when I was working on a cruise ship at sea for another five weeks. Less than a week to get my belongings out with a sketchy satellite internet connection in my ship cabin as my control room.

I share how I navigated that challenging time and shed some light as to what is next for The Soul Mechanic, as my ambitious and elaborate life plan continues to unfold.

I share two very powerful words that I have used over the years to train my unconscious mind to break through barriers in life. Allowing me to continuously achieve what was said to be impossible.

I talk about what you may call my High Functioning ADD and how common I feel this scattered mental reality is for most people in today's high-octane and high-stress world. How do you navigate these mental flat-spin moments?

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If you would like to book a call to discuss more about how I can help you change any unhealthy habits or patterns that are holding you back, or to help you get unstuck in your love life or in your career, please email me on [email protected] or DM me on Instagram.

Subscribe to this Higher Yourself podcast for specific life tools to help you declutter your inner world and feel more grounded and centred. That is a space you want to be making your life decisions from.

I’ll also be sharing some of my self-directed neuroplasticity change stories that have taken me to places that didn’t seem possible beforehand.

Soul Mechanic coaching sessions are often fun and intriguing, and empower people to continue working on their inner change wherever in the world they are. If you’d like to chat more about how I can help you get back on track, contact me and till then...

Let’s play 😉🚀✨

You can also listen to and subscribe to my Relationships, Dating and Intimacy podcast here:

RK Podcast Hub

Ryan

In this episode, I take you to the moment I found out I was being evicted from my apartment in Ibiza, Spain and how I dealt with the news from a neurological standpoint. I share with you why it's important to be able self-regulate when things get triggering and also share a few ways to calm your nervous system down in effective, natural ways that may surprise you.

If you would like to book a call to discuss more about how I can help you change any unhealthy habits or patterns that are holding you back, or to help you get unstuck in your love life or in your career, please email me on [email protected] or DM me on Instagram.

Subscribe to this Higher Yourself podcast for specific life tools to help you declutter your inner world and feel more grounded and centred. That is a space you want to be making your life decisions from.

I’ll also be sharing some of my self-directed neuroplasticity change stories that have taken me to places that didn’t seem possible beforehand.

Soul Mechanic coaching sessions are often fun and intriguing, and empower people to continue working on their inner change wherever in the world they are. If you’d like to chat more about how I can help you get back on track, contact me and till then...

Let’s play 😉🚀✨

You can also listen to and subscribe to my Relationships, Dating and Intimacy podcast here:

RK Podcast Hub

Ryan

In this episode, I go through my plans for the year that I posted in early April at Easter time when I was in Ibiza, Spain. Quite a lot has changed since then and I update you on which of those plans have already come to pass and which of those I am still gunning for.

Do you feel my plans are overkill, considering half the year has already passed and I just lost my Ibiza apartment and have no idea where I am headed when I leave the Norwegian ship in less than a week?

Stay tuned to see how I tackle life's curveballs and keep my mental health fit and healthy. The next episode will go into my short notice eviction and how I handled it.

Here is the written Flight Plans for 2023 post as mentioned:

On Instagram
On Facebook

If you would like to book a call to discuss more about how I can help you change any unhealthy habits or patterns that are holding you back, or to help you get unstuck in your love life or in your career, please email me on [email protected] or DM me on Instagram.

Subscribe to this Higher Yourself podcast for specific life tools to help you declutter your inner world and feel more grounded and centred. That is a space you want to be making your life decisions from.

I’ll also be sharing some of my self-directed neuroplasticity change stories that have taken me to places that didn’t seem possible beforehand.

Soul Mechanic coaching sessions are often fun and intriguing, and empower people to continue working on their inner change wherever in the world they are. If you’d like to chat more about how I can help you get back on track, contact me and till then...

Let’s play 😉🚀✨

You can also listen to and subscribe to my Relationships, Dating and Intimacy podcast here:

RK Podcast Hub

Ryan

in this episode, I touch on how best to keep yourself accountable when experiencing any emotional reactions (which are very valid) to my content or to my story. We are emotionally driven as a species and holistically working with the psychological, emotional and somatic elements all together is a powerful way to help unblock our life's path to fulfillment and to release or relieve our past trauma wounds.

If you would like to book a call to discuss more about how I can help you change any unhealthy habits or patterns that are holding you back, or to help you get unstuck in your love life or in your career, please email me on [email protected] or DM me on Instagram.

Subscribe to this Higher Yourself podcast for specific life tools to help you declutter your inner world and feel more grounded and centred. That is a space you want to be making your life decisions from.

I’ll also be sharing some of my self-directed neuroplasticity change stories that have taken me to places that didn’t seem possible beforehand.

Soul Mechanic coaching sessions are often fun and intriguing, and empower people to continue working on their inner change wherever in the world they are. If you’d like to chat more about how I can help you get back on track, contact me and till then...

Let’s play 😉🚀✨

You can also listen to and subscribe to my Relationships, Dating and Intimacy podcast here:

RK Podcast Hub

Ryan

How honest can you be to yourself and to those around you about who you really are, in all of your complexity?

Embracing all my colours as a multi-passionate creative.

In this episode, because you may resonate or feel you have similar qualities of your own. I give you an idea of who I am and what my core values are, as I think it's important for you to know more about the person behind the content and what my intentions are. I also share more about what you can expect in upcoming episodes.

Here is the written Who Am I? post as mentioned:

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If you would like to book a call to discuss more about how I can help you change any unhealthy habits or patterns that are holding you back, or to help you get unstuck in your love life or in your career, please email me on [email protected] or DM me on Instagram.

Subscribe to this Higher Yourself podcast for specific life tools to help you declutter your inner world and feel more grounded and centred. That is a space you want to be making your life decisions from.

I’ll also be sharing some of my self-directed neuroplasticity change stories that have taken me to places that didn’t seem possible beforehand.

Soul Mechanic coaching sessions are often fun and intriguing, and empower people to continue working on their inner change wherever in the world they are. If you’d like to chat more about how I can help you get back on track, contact me and till then...

Let’s play 😉🚀✨

You can also listen to and subscribe to my Relationships, Dating and Intimacy podcast here:

RK Podcast Hub

Ryan

In this episode, I have a chat with a client just days after her hip-replacement operation. We discuss how in just one life coaching (Soul Mechanic) session, I helped her go from being crippled by fear, to feeling genuine excitement about checking into hospital. She was surprised by how different her hospital visit experience was, compared to past times. Usually feeling claustrophobic she was now experiencing a more 5-Star hotel type of adventure in hospital, achieved by coaching her unconscious mind as well as her conscious mind.

Listen in to find out what Claudia has to say about her Soul Mechanic session with me just six days before her dreaded operation. She also shares her experience with learning about self-directed neuroplasticity and how our one hour session felt more like a fun chat that quickly shifted her initial feelings of dread when she thought about checking in to hospital.

If you would like to book a call to discuss more about how I can help you change any unhealthy habits or patterns that are holding you back, or to help you get unstuck in your love life or your career, please email me on [email protected] or DM me on Instagram.

Subscribe to this Higher Yourself podcast for specific life tools to help you declutter your inner world and feel more grounded and centred. That is a space you want to be making your life decisions from.

I’ll also be sharing some of my self-directed neuroplasticity change stories that have taken me to places that didn’t seem possible beforehand.

Soul Mechanic coaching sessions are often fun and intriguing, and empower people to continue working on their inner change wherever in the world they are. If you’d like to chat more about how I can help you get back on track, contact me and till then...

Let’s play 😉🚀✨

You can also listen to and subscribe to my Relationships, Dating and Intimacy podcast here:

RK Podcast Hub

Ryan