Ryan L. North

Ryan North is the co-founder of One Big Happy Home and creator of The Empowered Parent Podcast, a popular resource for practical strategies for raising children with trauma and attachment issues.

Ryan is a recognized expert on childhood trauma and its impact on children. Through One Big Happy Home, he has developed training materials and programs to educate parents, schools, churches, and child-placing agencies about trauma-informed care and crisis intervention. He is a TBRI Practitioner and Certified Praesidium Guardian.

As a sought-after speaker, Ryan has shared his insights and experiences at conferences and events nationwide. His engaging and practical approach to adoption and foster care has inspired and encouraged families on their journeys. He is known for his ability to communicate complex issues in a clear and relatable way, making his presentations accessible to a wide range of audiences.

He is a valuable resource for anyone involved in the world of adoption and foster care, and his contributions to the field have been recognized by many. He and his wife, Kayla, have six children, four adopted from foster care, and spent over a decade as foster parents, providing a loving and stable home for children in need.