Tom Ryan: 40+ years battling depression, anxiety, bipolar, and trauma.
Founder of Nobody’s Normal. Building community and real solutions — the “8 Ways” — so no one fights alone.
Rebel. Researcher. Relentless Advocate.
Tom Ryan’s mental health journey began at 18, when he was first committed to a mental institution. For decades, he battled depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and trauma — searching for answers in hospitals, medications, therapy, and support groups. The pain was real, and the fight was relentless.
The Search for Answers
For more than 40 years, Tom studied mental health like his life depended on it. He read thousands of articles, interviewed hundreds of people, and explored every path — from traditional psychiatry and counseling to western medications and psychedelic medicine. He tested treatments, cataloged research, and gathered lived experiences, determined to understand what truly helps.
The Breakthrough
Out of that struggle came his “8 Ways” to Kick Ass w/Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar & Trauma— practical, lived strategies he uses every day to push back against his “crazy”. These aren’t theories. They’re tools forged through experience, experimentation, and survival.
The Mission
Today, at 66, Tom is still researching, still learning, and still fighting. His mission is simple and bold: to prove that Nobody’s Normal — and that’s exactly what makes us strong.
Tom is also a strong advocate for psychedelic medicines. He works as a psychedelic guide, specializing in psilocybin experiences, including longer-form journeys and microdosing approaches. His focus is on safety, intention, and helping people explore their inner world with clarity and compassion.
Through his work, Tom invites others into the Nobody’s Normal community — a space built on honesty, resilience, and connection. Because the truth is simple: you are not alone, even when it feels like you are.
Tom’s Adventures
On and Off the Track
Athletic & Coaching
- Founder of Dallas Athletes Triathlon Club (2nd largest fee-based triathlon club in the U.S.)
- Two-time Competitor Magazine Texas Triathlon Coach of the Year
- Finisher of countless triathlons, including four Ironman events
- Qualified for the Senior Olympics in 2022 and 2025
Speaking & Writing
- Delivered 300+ college and university talks on entrepreneurship, fitness, and mental health
- Author of One More Try: A Story of Entrepreneurial Passion (1993)
- Author of I Am Crazy: 8 Ways to Kick Ass w/ Depression & Anxiety (2015, 2025)
Business & Resilience
- Youngest winner of Nebraska Businessman of the Year (age 28)
- Founder of Dallas Athletes Racing, the largest running and triathlon events company in the Southwest (sold in 2021)
- Survived bankruptcy twice, including nearly a year living out of his pickup truck
Personal Life
- Proud father of two daughters, Chandler (32) and Mary (28)
- Tom remains crazy, relentless, exhausted — and often, a mess. And he wouldn’t have it any other way.
“Together we rise. Not for acceptance, but for truth. Nobody’s Normal — and that’s our power.”
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