The Resilient Life

By Ryan Manion

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Episodes: 115

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There are few guarantees in life, but facing adversity is one of them. In a podcast hosted by Ryan, leaders from various professions and walks of life discuss how personal and career struggles have shaped who they are as people and how they respond to trials moving forward. With all guests, Ryan’s goal is to focus on sharing lessons that listeners can use to face adversity more effectively and turn their challenges into opportunities for growth.

Episode Date
Love, Loss, and Living Again: Ashley Southard's Journey of Healing
Dec 03, 2025
Mission Over Passion: Mike Hayes on Purpose, Service, and the Heart of Leadership
Nov 14, 2025
Leading When It Counts: Dave Berke on Character and Courage
Oct 08, 2025
Never Forget: Remembering the Reality of 9/11 with Retired FDNY Firefighter Tim Sullivan
Sep 11, 2025
Finding Strength After Loss: Brielle Persun on Grief, Resilience, and Raising Her Son
Sep 02, 2025
Remembering Abbey Gate: Tyler Vargas-Andrews and Zach Bell on Survival, Sacrifice, and Purpose
Aug 21, 2025
Johnny Joey Jones on Service, Storytelling, and Strength
Jul 31, 2025
Prepared for Anything: Christian Schauf on Readiness, Resilience, and Rocking for the Troops
Jun 18, 2025
Their Sacrifice, Our Mission: Memorial Day with Sarah Ross Geisen
May 21, 2025
Lacrosse Legend Charlotte North on Grit, Goals & Greatness
Apr 22, 2025
Norm Hooten: Black Hawk Down, Brotherhood, and the Fight for Resilience
Apr 08, 2025
Nate Boyer: From Green Beret to Game Changer
Mar 26, 2025
Supporting Those Who Serve: Veteran Check-In with Blayne Smith
Feb 25, 2025
Erika Jayne Unfiltered: Reality, Reinvention, and the Road Ahead
Feb 04, 2025
100th Episode with USMC Veteran Matt Howard: You've Never Met Him, But You Won't Forget Him
Jan 28, 2025
Bo Nickal: Mastering the Mind and the Mat
Jan 21, 2025
Gridiron Rivalry: The Legacy of the Army-Navy Game with Captain Cons
Dec 11, 2024
Breaking Barriers and Embracing Authenticity: A Conversation with Sage Steele
Dec 04, 2024
Samurais, Surfing, and Serving Others: 20 Questions with Jocko Willink
Nov 22, 2024
Leading Through Adversity with Don Faul
Nov 15, 2024
Kate Mannion: The Marines, Motherhood, and Making a Difference
Nov 01, 2024
Leading from the Front: A Conversation with SgtMaj Carlos Ruiz, 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps
Oct 08, 2024
The Grief Journey - Part 3: Anticipatory Grief with Erin O'Hearn
Sep 17, 2024
Dave Portnoy - Barstool's Fearless Founder
Sep 04, 2024
Mary Katharine Ham: Navigating the Challenges of a Polarized Election
Aug 13, 2024
Behind the Scenes of SEAL Team with David Boreanaz
Jul 30, 2024
Jackie Jones: Art Therapy - A Canvas for Healing
Jul 16, 2024
Meghan McCain - A Passion for Perspective
Jul 02, 2024
Pete Hegseth: From Active Duty to Advocate
Jun 18, 2024
Haley McClain Hill: A Torchbearer for Women in Military Service
Jun 04, 2024
Remembering Sacrifice: Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Through Barbecues and Beyond on Memorial Day
May 21, 2024
From a Real Housewife to Real Life: Leah McSweeney
May 14, 2024
Beyond the Edge: Lindsey Vonn on Failure, Loss, and Finding Your True Identity
Apr 30, 2024
Tulsi Gabbard: On Combat, Congress, and Fighting for Freedom
Apr 16, 2024
From Combat Boots to Content Creation: Evan Slaughter’s Remarkable Journey
Apr 02, 2024
The Grief Journey - Part 2 with Mary Katharine Ham
Mar 19, 2024
The Grief Journey - Part 1
Mar 05, 2024
Kenny Reds & Rasheed Bailey: Turning the Past Into Motivation and Mentorship
Jan 30, 2024
Lane Johnson: All-Pro NFL Tackle on Grit, the Game & Gold Star Families
Jan 06, 2024
Kara Smith - Bringing the American Legacy of Ranching to Your Family’s Table
Dec 12, 2023
Brian Steorts: Fueling Patriotism and Purpose through Flags of Valor
Nov 21, 2023
Brian “Tosh” Chontosh - Fixing Your “Check Engine” Light
Nov 07, 2023
General David Petraeus: Reflections on Service and The State of Our Nation
Oct 17, 2023
From One Warzone to Another: Veteran Fights the Opioid Epidemic and Builds Path to Recovery in His Hometown
Sep 26, 2023
Ian Book: From a Military Brat to a NFL Quarterback
Sep 05, 2023
Mark Healey - Riding Waves, Tagging Sharks, and What He Learned in Between
Aug 08, 2023
Jimi Letchford: Reflecting on the Past, Rucking to Build a Future
Jul 18, 2023
Zac Clark: Hope After Addiction - The Gift of Being Sober
Jun 13, 2023
Ryan Manion: A Gold Star Sister’s Reflection - One Thing You Can Do This Memorial Day
May 25, 2023
Roland Scarinci - 100 Year Old Marine Shares Perspective on Life, War, and Choosing Happiness
May 16, 2023
Mike Hayes: Navy SEAL on a New Mission of Service
May 02, 2023
Erik Stolhanske: Overcoming His Wooden Leg
Apr 18, 2023
Rudy Reyes: A Weapon of Mass Construction
Mar 28, 2023
Kip Fulks: A Man of Method and Mindset
Mar 14, 2023
Travis Mills: Healing with Humor
Feb 28, 2023
Erika Ayers Talks About the Barstool Boardroom and Beyond
Feb 07, 2023
1stLt Riley Tejcek: The Devil Dog Blazing Into Bobsled
Jan 17, 2023
Adam LaRoche: From Home Runs to Home on the Ranch
Nov 29, 2022
Zachary Bell: Mental Health + A Veteran With a Sign
Nov 08, 2022
Jon Anik: Ringside Growth + the Rise of UFC
Oct 18, 2022
Leif Babin: The Learned Skill of Leadership + Other Lessons from the Battlefield
Sep 20, 2022
Basharmal Paiwand + Mohammad Bawar: Escaping Afghanistan
Aug 30, 2022
Tom Schueman: One Year After the Afghanistan Withdrawal
Aug 09, 2022
John Tillman: Adversity, Loss + Winning a National Championship
Jul 19, 2022
Wounded Warrior Project, the Role of VSOs + the Value of Veterans
Jun 28, 2022
Jack Carr: Heroes, First Amendment Corruptors +The Terminal List
Jun 07, 2022
Gen. Joseph Dunford - A Blueprint for Leadership
May 03, 2022
Michael Easter: The Upside of Boredom + The Crisis of Comfort
Apr 05, 2022
Joe Cardona: Serving on Active Duty + Playing in the NFL
Mar 22, 2022
Jason McCarthy: The Great Outdoors, Mental Health + Finding Community Through Fitness
Mar 03, 2022
Kyle Carpenter: Grenades, Gratitude + the Beautiful Burden of Service
Feb 08, 2022
Mary Katharine Ham: COVID Consequences + Risk Aversion
Jan 20, 2022
Jocko Willink: Ownership, Humility + Choosing Discipline Over Motivation
Jan 04, 2022
Coach Ken Niumatalolo: Navy Football + Refining Character on the Field
Dec 08, 2021
Sebastian Junger: War, Brotherhood + Satisfying a Debt to Country
Nov 30, 2021
Jenna Lee: Curiosity Over Commentary + the Business of News
Nov 16, 2021
Sara Wilkinson: Living in the Wake of Veteran Suicide
Oct 26, 2021
Brad Snyder: Blindness, Dynamic Resilience + the Road to Paralympic Gold
Oct 05, 2021
Gary Sinise: Lt. Dan, the Veteran Community + Finding Joy in Service to Others
Sep 21, 2021
Kirstie Ennis: Afghanistan, the Invisible Injuries of War + the Journey of Post-Traumatic Growth
Sep 07, 2021
Maj. Thomas Schueman: Moral Injury, Visas + Re-Defining the Veteran Archetype
Aug 17, 2021
Abby Gustaitis: From Cut to Captain + The Makings of a U.S. Olympian
Aug 03, 2021
Chris Long: The NFL, Social Activism + the Weight of Sharing Your Opinion
Jul 13, 2021
Elizabeth Alderfer & Kelli Goss: Stepping Into the Military Mindset on the Silver Screen
Jun 22, 2021
Deshauna Barber: Finding Strength in Femininity
Jun 08, 2021
Marcus + Melanie Luttrell: The Meaning of Memorial Day
May 25, 2021
Gen. Joseph Dunford - A Blueprint for Leadership
May 11, 2021
Kelly Murphy: Finding Healing + Purpose After Military Service
Apr 27, 2021
Dr. Jon Kedrowski: Summits, Setbacks + Accepting the Journey
Apr 13, 2021
Keenan Beasley: Using Entrepreneurship to Live with Purpose
Mar 30, 2021
Emily Domenech: The Honor Project
Mar 16, 2021
Vince Papale: Being Mr. Invincible + Finding Greatness Within
Mar 02, 2021
Whitney Port: Overcoming Personal Battles in the Public Eye
Feb 16, 2021
Jason McCarthy: The Power of Community
Feb 02, 2021
Mary Katharine Ham: Moving Beyond Political Boundaries
Jan 13, 2021
Wesley Hunt: Media Slant + Leadership After Defeat
Jan 05, 2021
Zach Iscol: Veterans in Office + Service as Leadership
Dec 22, 2020
Amy Looney Heffernan: Letting Grief Shape Your Story
Dec 08, 2020
Patrick Murphy: Bipartisan Blowback + Living on Conviction
Dec 01, 2020
Kyle Quilausing: Using Addiction to Inspire Youth
Nov 24, 2020
Dan Bailey: CrossFit, Humor + Maintaining Humility
Nov 17, 2020
Brian Stann: MMA, the Fallen + the Drive of a Marine
Nov 10, 2020
Logan Aldridge: Pushing Limits as an Adaptive Athlete
Oct 27, 2020
Miranda Alcaraz: Fitness, Authenticity + Street Parking
Oct 20, 2020
Rob Jones: Life After Losing Two Limbs
Oct 13, 2020
Philip Krim: The Business Side of Sleep
Oct 06, 2020
Robert Paylor: Fighting to Stand Again
Sep 29, 2020
Paige VanZant: Being A Woman in the Ring
Sep 22, 2020
Rob Riggle: Comedy on a Backdrop of Service
Sep 08, 2020
Tom Beaupre: Patience + A Musician’s Dream
Sep 01, 2020
Mary Katharine Ham: Perspective After Tragedy
Aug 25, 2020
Miles McPherson: Racial Barriers + The Third Option
Aug 18, 2020
Brian “Tosh” Chontosh: Resilience as a Muscle
Aug 11, 2020
Alex Gorsky: Veteran Resolve at J&J
Aug 04, 2020
The Resilient Life Trailer
Jul 22, 2020