The Resilient Life

Jan 28 2025 101 ep. 56 mins 26
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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.

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100th Episode with USMC Veteran Matt Howard: You've Never Met Him, But You Won't Forget Him

Jan 28 2025 72 mins  
In this special 100th episode of The Resilient Life, Ryan sits down with a guest whose story of resilience and purpose is redefining what it means to serve. Matt Howard served as a Marine for 20 years, several of those as a Marine One pilot, even flying President Bush to ground zero in New York City mere days after the attacks of September 11, 2001. Driven to serve others after he

Bo Nickal: Mastering the Mind and the Mat

Jan 21 2025 57 mins  
Bo Nickal is a three-time NCAA wrestling champion, a rising star in mixed martial arts, and one of the most talked-about fighters of his generation. With a perfect 7-0 professional MMA record, Bo has quickly made a name for himself with his exceptional grappling skills and relentless fighting spirit. In this episode of The Resilient Life, Bo sits down with Ryan Manion and discusses

Gridiron Rivalry: The Legacy of the Army-Navy Game with Captain Cons

Dec 11 2024 45 mins  
This special episode of The Resilient Life is packed with tradition, rivalry, and a guest who knows this topic inside and out. Ryan sits down with Connor Crehan, better known as Captain Cons from Barstool Sports. He’s an Army veteran, content creator, podcaster, and a voice of Barstool Sports' wildly popular Zero Blog Thirty. Connor is one of the most passionate voices when it co

Breaking Barriers and Embracing Authenticity: A Conversation with Sage Steele

Dec 04 2024 52 mins  
Sage Steele is one of the most recognized faces in sports broadcasting, a trailblazer who spent nearly two decades at ESPN bringing us all closer to the games and the athletes we love. She's a journalist, a mom, a podcaster, a self-proclaimed "Army brat", and a champion for staying true to yourself, even in the face of adversity.

Samurais, Surfing, and Serving Others: 20 Questions with Jocko Willink

Nov 22 2024 50 mins  
Jocko Willink is a retired Navy SEAL, CEO of Echelon Front, bestselling author, and the host of the wildly popular Jocko Podcast. His insights on discipline, ownership, and mindset have transformed lives in boardrooms, on battlefields, and beyond. From leading combat missions in Iraq to helping businesses and individuals thrive under pressure, Jocko’s approach to life is as relen

Leading Through Adversity with Don Faul

Nov 15 2024 52 mins  
Don Faul, CEO of CrossFit, is not only a veteran, having served as a platoon commander with the United States Marine Corps, but he is also an accomplished business leader with an impactful track record at top-tier companies like Google, Facebook, Pinterest, and Athos.

Kate Mannion: The Marines, Motherhood, and Making a Difference

Nov 01 2024 56 mins  
In this episode of The Resilient Life, Ryan sits down with USMC veteran and Barstool podcaster Kate Mannion. Kate’s journey is full of transformation and resilience, from joining the Marines as a last resort, to being one of the few females beyond the wire in Afghanistan, and battling a crippling medical diagnosis and fighting for advocacy as a mom. Whether it's her unique perspe

Leading from the Front: A Conversation with SgtMaj Carlos Ruiz, 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps

Oct 08 2024 82 mins  
On this episode of The Resilient Life, Ryan Manion sits down with the 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sergeant Major Carlos Ruiz, a leader whose dedication and service has shaped the lives of countless Marines and whose wisdom continues to inspire the Corps.

The Grief Journey - Part 3: Anticipatory Grief with Erin O'Hearn

Sep 17 2024 61 mins  
In this special collection of episodes, Ryan Manion, CEO of Travis Manion Foundation, explores her deep journey with grief over the last 16 years and how grief has transformed her life. Through her own personal experiences, Ryan is sharing her lessons learned to help others on their grief journey. If you are struggling with grief, supporting someone in grief, or simply learning abo

Dave Portnoy - Barstool's Fearless Founder

Sep 04 2024 48 mins  
Whether you know him as the pizza review king, the founder of Barstool Sports, or simply as 'El Presidente,' Dave Portnoy is a name that's become synonymous with hustle, grit, and a whole lot of entertainment.