Hi, I’m Rick Ruppenthal – Transformative Coach, Mental Health Educator, and Mental Health Thought Leader.
After more than 30 years as a paramedic and EMS leader, I’ve seen something most people miss:
We don’t need more labels, more pressure, or more “fixing.”
We need a clearer understanding of how the mind really works.
My work is about helping you see that for yourself—so you can move through life with more clarity, ease, and confidence than you might think is possible right now.
You’ve probably been told that stress, burnout, anxiety, or low mood are problems to manage or fight.
I see it differently.
At the heart of my coaching is a simple, hopeful premise:
You are not broken.
You are experiencing your thinking.
When we understand that our moment-to-moment experience is created from the inside out, something profound shifts. The mind settles. Perspective widens. New options appear.
This isn’t positive thinking or a mindset hack.
It’s a deeper understanding of your built-in clarity and resilience. I have helped countless individuals move from stress and overthinking to clarity and ease.
I work with people who are ready for a genuine shift, including:
If you’re tired of coping strategies and are looking for something simpler and deeper, we’ll probably work well together.
One-to-one conversations that help you see beyond overthinking, self-doubt, and old stories. We’re not fixing you—we’re uncovering what’s already healthy, wise, and steady within you.
For leaders who want a quieter mind, clearer decisions, and a more grounded presence. When you understand how your mind works, you lead from wisdom instead of pressure—and everything else benefits.
My dedicated work with first responders and trauma-affected individuals, helping them rediscover their innate resilience and strength, even in the face of what they’ve seen and lived through.
After this kind of inside-out exploration, people commonly report:
If something in this speaks to you—even quietly—
I’d be happy to explore it together.
No pressure. No fixing. No performance required.
Just a real conversation about what might be possible for you.
You were never broken.
Let’s start from there.
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Continue ReadingThank you, Rick! Your Education session was a key element in the success of the conference. Thank you for your valuable contribution.
I wanted to say that our sessions were genuinely helpful for me, and I’m grateful for the support you offered during that time. The restorative justice process and the coaching played an important role in helping me get back on track, and I’ve carried a lot of what I learned forward with me.
I’m doing well at the moment, but it’s reassuring to know the support is there if I ever feel the need to reconnect. Thank you again for your kindness and the work you do—it truly makes a difference.
You have a great knack of asking the right questions at the right time. Really has gotten me to look deep and understand my relationships better. Stuff still happens and I’m loving it! M. F.
What a blessing in my life. I learned a great deal from you, especially your calm demeanor. I am grateful that I could call on you in times of confusion and needing assistance. You are a shining example to me! DM, Director
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