The Lived Experiences

The Lived Experiences Helping people recognize outdated stories and make decisions that finally fit.

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Website: www.thelivedexp.com
Owner: Dr. Tamea Ryan

Some decisions feel heavier than they should.Not because they’re complicated but because of what they change.If choosing...
05/01/2026

Some decisions feel heavier than they should.
Not because they’re complicated but because of what they change.
If choosing would shift how you see yourself…
of course it feels hard.
This is the work we do.

You've been doing the work. Thinking about your patterns. Getting honest about what's not working.The Lived Experiences ...
04/29/2026

You've been doing the work. Thinking about your patterns. Getting honest about what's not working.

The Lived Experiences Circle is the next step. Monthly group coaching for people ready to understand their story and change their direction.
Real conversations. Guided reflection. Practical tools you'll actually use.
Not fixing. Not rushing. Just awareness, exploration, and creation.

$37/month. Cancel anytime. Comment CIRCLE below and I'll send you the details or click the link in my bio to join.

04/27/2026

What's one opportunity you already have? What becomes possible if you actually take it?

04/23/2026

Still breaking down authenticity. One simple way to look at it: think about your values. When what you're doing doesn't match what you actually care about, you feel it. That disconnect? That's the signal. Pay attention to it.

Authenticity isn't what you think it is. It's a series of small decisions.It's not just about "being your true self." It...
04/19/2026

Authenticity isn't what you think it is. It's a series of small decisions.
It's not just about "being your true self." It's noticing when you're not.
That's the practice and you can start right now.

04/15/2026

Self-Care Check-in! Just checking in. Did you do something for you today?

04/10/2026

Authenticity is a buzzword until you actually try to practice it.
Then it's just uncomfortable because the practice isn't about "being yourself." It's about catching yourself in the act of not being yourself and deciding what to do about it. The practice is just noticing. That's where it starts.

I am excited to share that the second workbook in the Narratives of a New You series is now available.Narratives of a Ne...
03/22/2026

I am excited to share that the second workbook in the Narratives of a New You series is now available.
Narratives of a New You: Protected Spaces continues the work that began with Exercises in Authentic Living, exploring the environments and internal spaces that allow new narratives to emerge.
Growth doesn’t only come from knowledge; it also comes from the spaces we create. This workbook provides 16 exercises to help you support your journey. Available now at Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

Amazon: https://a.co/d/085ZRoDI
Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/narratives-of-a-new-you-dr-tamea-faye-ryan/1149707212?ean=9798279688104

03/07/2026

We all develop patterns that help us get through life but sometimes we keep living from them long after we’ve outgrown them.
Comment QUIZ and I’ll send you a short quiz to see which role might be influencing your decisions.

02/24/2026

If the stability in your life feels heavier than it should, it might be time to look at the role underneath it.

Comment STORY and I will send you a free mini-workbook that can help you get started.

02/19/2026

Stop asking "Am I settling?"

Start asking "Where am I on the continuum?"

Settling isn't yes or no. It's a spectrum between fully aligned and fully resigned.

Sometimes what looks like settling is actually wisdom. Adjusting expectations because you've grown isn't giving up.

Sometimes "being realistic" is you talking yourself out of what you still really want.

Knowing the difference will help you make your best decisions.

OwnYourStory

02/14/2026

Trust, I understand...saying no can be really hard.
Ever find yourself just saying yes to keep the peace, but then it stresses you out?
One quick tip: literally pause before responding.
Do a self-check. Ask yourself, "Am I saying yes because I want to, or because I'm managing someone else's reaction?"
That two-second pause? It's where authenticity starts.
You don't owe anyone an instant yes. And the people worth keeping in your life won't punish you for taking a breath before answering.
Practice the pause. You'll feel the difference.

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