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The Resilient Life

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.

Empowerment Personal Journals Wellness Health & Fitness Motherhood Mental Health Relationships Parenting Society & Culture
Update frequency
every 16 days
Average duration
57 minutes
Episodes
111
Years Active
2020 - 2025
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Finding Strength After Loss: Brielle Persun on Grief, Resilience, and Raising Her Son

Finding Strength After Loss: Brielle Persun on Grief, Resilience, and Raising Her Son

In this moving episode of The Resilient Life, host Ryan Manion sits down with Brielle Persun, a young widow navigating life after the sudden loss of her husband, Tyler, earlier this year. With raw ho…

01:13:41  |   Tue 02 Sep 2025
Remembering Abbey Gate: Tyler Vargas-Andrews and Zach Bell on Survival, Sacrifice, and Purpose

Remembering Abbey Gate: Tyler Vargas-Andrews and Zach Bell on Survival, Sacrifice, and Purpose

On August 26, 2021, a suicide bombing at Abbey Gate during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan claimed the lives of 13 American service members and 170 Afghan civilians. Marine Sergeant Tyler Vargas…

01:53:03  |   Thu 21 Aug 2025
Johnny Joey Jones on Service, Storytelling, and Strength

Johnny Joey Jones on Service, Storytelling, and Strength

In this powerful episode of The Resilient Life, Ryan Manion sits down with retired Marine and Fox News contributor Johnny Joey Jones for an honest, moving conversation about purpose, perspective, and…

00:42:15  |   Thu 31 Jul 2025
Prepared for Anything: Christian Schauf on Readiness, Resilience, and Rocking for the Troops

Prepared for Anything: Christian Schauf on Readiness, Resilience, and Rocking for the Troops

In this episode, Ryan sits down with Christian Schauf, the founder of Uncharted Supply Co., a company built to help people navigate emergencies and embrace the unexpected with confidence. He’s an ent…

00:45:42  |   Wed 18 Jun 2025
Their Sacrifice, Our Mission: Memorial Day with Sarah Ross Geisen

Their Sacrifice, Our Mission: Memorial Day with Sarah Ross Geisen

In this powerful Memorial Day episode, Ryan Manion sits down with Sarah Ross Geisen, Gold Star sister of Captain Andrew Ross. Ryan and Sarah share their deeply personal stories of loss, resilience, a…

01:18:51  |   Wed 21 May 2025
Lacrosse Legend Charlotte North on Grit, Goals & Greatness

Lacrosse Legend Charlotte North on Grit, Goals & Greatness

Charlotte North isn’t just a lacrosse player—she’s a force of nature. A two-time Tewaaraton Award winner, a national champion, and one of the most electrifying players the sport has ever seen, Charlo…

00:48:03  |   Tue 22 Apr 2025
Norm Hooten: Black Hawk Down, Brotherhood, and the Fight for Resilience

Norm Hooten: Black Hawk Down, Brotherhood, and the Fight for Resilience

In this powerful and compelling episode, Ryan Manion sits down with Norm Hooten, a legendary figure whose heroic actions during the Battle of Mogadishu were immortalized in the film Black Hawk Down. …

00:46:09  |   Tue 08 Apr 2025
Nate Boyer: From Green Beret to Game Changer

Nate Boyer: From Green Beret to Game Changer

A Green Beret, former NFL player, and co-founder of the veteran-focused nonprofit Merging Vets and Players (MVP), Nate Boyer's path has been anything but ordinary. From deploying to combat zones with…

01:26:25  |   Wed 26 Mar 2025
Supporting Those Who Serve: Veteran Check-In with Blayne Smith

Supporting Those Who Serve: Veteran Check-In with Blayne Smith

In this episode, Ryan and Blayne dive into Veteran Check-In, a powerful, no-cost initiative that encourages veterans, service members, and their families to stay connected and supported by providing …

00:50:50  |   Tue 25 Feb 2025
Erika Jayne Unfiltered: Reality, Reinvention, and the Road Ahead

Erika Jayne Unfiltered: Reality, Reinvention, and the Road Ahead

On this episode of The Resilient Life, Ryan sits down with a guest who defines resilience, reinvention, and unapologetic confidence—Erika Jayne. You know her from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills…

00:50:37  |   Tue 04 Feb 2025
100th Episode with USMC Veteran Matt Howard: You've Never Met Him, But You Won't Forget Him

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

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…

01:12:22  |   Tue 28 Jan 2025
Bo Nickal: Mastering the Mind and the Mat

Bo Nickal: Mastering the Mind and the Mat

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…

00:57:12  |   Tue 21 Jan 2025
Gridiron Rivalry: The Legacy of the Army-Navy Game with Captain Cons

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

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 Bar…

00:45:38  |   Wed 11 Dec 2024
Breaking Barriers and Embracing Authenticity: A Conversation with Sage Steele

Breaking Barriers and Embracing Authenticity: A Conversation with Sage Steele

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 journa…

00:52:31  |   Wed 04 Dec 2024
Samurais, Surfing, and Serving Others: 20 Questions with Jocko Willink

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

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 l…

00:50:09  |   Fri 22 Nov 2024
Leading Through Adversity with Don Faul

Leading Through Adversity with Don Faul

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 reco…

00:52:04  |   Fri 15 Nov 2024
Kate Mannion: The Marines, Motherhood, and Making a Difference

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

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 las…

00:56:29  |   Fri 01 Nov 2024
Leading from the Front: A Conversation with SgtMaj Carlos Ruiz, 20th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps

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

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 o…

01:22:48  |   Tue 08 Oct 2024
The Grief Journey - Part 3: Anticipatory Grief with Erin O'Hearn

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

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 o…

01:01:45  |   Tue 17 Sep 2024
Dave Portnoy - Barstool's Fearless Founder

Dave Portnoy - Barstool's Fearless Founder

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 ente…

00:48:29  |   Wed 04 Sep 2024
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