After her world fell apart following the death of her 16 year old son, Tiffany Ryan takes us on the day-by-day journey of her processing, grieving, and her quest to understand the meaning of life. Her path offers reflections that are relatable to any human faced with life’s challenges and leaves the reader feeling seen, uplifted, and inspired.

Author Biography

Dr. Tiffany Ryan is a spiritual thought leader, licensed massage therapist, yoga instructor, and social worker with over 15 years of experience in trauma-informed care. She holds a PhD and MSW in social work, with a research focus on child welfare and trauma. Her doctoral dissertation, “Comprehensive Child Welfare Policy Reform: An Analysis of Class Action Litigation’s Longitudinal Impact on Child Outcomes,” earned her the 2014 Society for Social Work and Research Doctoral Fellows Award.After completing her PhD, and while working as a Social Work Professor, Dr. Ryan pursued training in massage therapy and yoga in Costa Rica, aiming to deepen her understanding of the mind-body connection in healing. This journey led her to co-found Yomassage®, a modality that combines restorative yoga, mindfulness, and therapeutic touch in a trauma-informed manner. Most recently, after the loss of her oldest son, she has turned her focus towards the soul’s role in living a meaningful life. As a result, she has created Yoga for Living™, a transformative, whole-person awakening path that supports individuals in navigating life’s inherent suffering and challenges with gentle guidance to transform grief and suffering beyond acceptance and into a true understanding of your soul’s mission.Based in Portland, Oregon, Dr. Ryan spends her time with her earthside children and partner exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest. She is involved in her community as a friend, author, educator, and speaker.

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