Book Review: Dopamine Nation by Anna Lembke
Before I wrote The Warrior's Garden, I read Dopamine Nation by Dr. Anna Lembke. It changed the way I think about pleasure, pain, and why we keep doing things that hurt us. Here's what I learned — in simple words.
Why I Read Digital Minimalism Before Writing The Warrior's Garden
I read Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport as research for The Warrior's Garden. Here are my real highlights from the book — and why every warrior needs to understand the war for their own attention.
Your Phone Is Trying to Trick Your Brain — What I Learned from Brainhacked
A review of Brainhacked by Jennifer Beeston — one of the first books I read while researching The Warrior's Garden. Learn how phones and apps mess with your brain, and how to fight back.
In Pursuit Podcast: Co-Founder of Black Rifle Coffee on the Value of the Great Outdoors
Rich Froning chats with Richard Ryan—Black Rifle Coffee co-founder and The Warrior’s Garden author—on escaping the attention economy, resetting priorities, and living with focus, gratitude, and purpose.
Nicole Shanahan Podcast: The Dangerous Downstream Effects of Algorithmic Manipulation
Are social media algorithms controlling your thoughts, emotions, and behavior without you even realizing it? In this eye-opening discussion, Nicole Shanahan speaks with Richard Ryan about the hidden mechanisms behind platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
What I Talked About with Jack Carr on the Danger Close Podcast: The Warrior's Garden, the Attention Economy and Taking Back Your Time
Jack Carr and Richard dive into Richard’s book, THE WARRIOR'S GARDEN, and its call to cultivate awareness in a tech-dominated world. They explore the war for the mind in the attention economy, the role of algorithms in shaping behavior, and how authenticity and accountability can serve as antidotes to manipulation.
Cleared Hot Podcast: Richard Ryan on YouTube Algorithms, AI, and the Weaponization of Attention
If you’ve ever felt more “connected” but somehow more alone, this episode is for you. Richard Ryan breaks down social media addiction, AI content “slop,” humanoid robots, and his blueprint for protecting what actually matters.
Judd Lienhard Podcast: Richard Ryan: How to Stay Human in a Digital World
We live in the most connected—and disconnected—time in history. Richard Ryan, co-founder of Black Rifle Coffee Company, software developer, and media executive with 15+ years in the tech industry, joins Judd Lienhard to break down what it takes to stay grounded, disciplined, and human in a world engineered to hijack your attention.
Breaking Digital Habits: A Review of the Mindsight Timed Lock Box
In an era where digital distractions are omnipresent, tools like the Mindsight Timed Lock Box offer a tangible solution to help individuals regain control over their screen time and habits. Designed to promote mindfulness and reduce dependency on devices, this lock box has garnered attention for its effectiveness and user-friendly features. I’ve been using the mindsight for about a year now so here’s my thoughts.
Brick your phone… In a good way
It’s not lost on me that being someone who is in the pursuit of reclaiming my focus from distractions of technology that I would first start by using yet another piece of technology to offset that. The Brick device and its companion app are tools to combat digital addiction that I’ve seen popping up in my recommended content. By introducing a tangible barrier to digital distractions, Brick claims to offer a unique approach to fostering healthier tech habits.
Meditation & NSDR
Take a second and breathe