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.
- Update frequency
- every 16 days
- Average duration
- 57 minutes
- Episodes
- 111
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Rob Jones: Life After Losing Two Limbs
A drive to exemplify selflessness that began with the Marines. Thirty-one marathons in 31 days after losing two legs in war. How to “use the weight” and get stronger with every trial.
Retired Marine S…
Philip Krim: The Business Side of Sleep
Disrupting the mattress industry by making it about sleep instead of springs. Going from start-up to IPO in a pandemic. Having a bias toward action and the power that comes in having people you can t…
Robert Paylor: Fighting to Stand Again
Standing up out of a wheelchair after a life-threatening rugby injury left him paralyzed. The “mental diet” and learning to be grateful for what you have before it’s gone. Perspective and the unexpec…
Paige VanZant: Being A Woman in the Ring
Embracing MMA after a brutal sexual assault and years of bullying. The highs and lows of making a living in the ring. Body image and the injury factor.
Newly signed Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship…
Rob Riggle: Comedy on a Backdrop of Service
Improv and the power of instantaneous feedback. Being a part of search and recovery at Ground Zero after 9/11. Not always having the opportunity to showcase your best self.
Comedian, actor and retir…
Tom Beaupre: Patience + A Musician’s Dream
Working as a barista while pursuing a dream in Music City. Uniting people and healing through music. The two paths of grief.
Tom Beaupre, bassist for Florida Georgia Line, discusses how living with a …
Mary Katharine Ham: Perspective After Tragedy
Navigating life as a pregnant widow. Building beautiful things from tragedy. Parenting during the pandemic, and the balance between shutting down social media trolls and welcoming civil discussion.
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Miles McPherson: Racial Barriers + The Third Option
Overcoming a cocaine addiction while balancing an NFL career. Relentlessly pursuing a new calling. Offering a third option for a racially divided nation.
Pastor Miles McPherson of The Rock Church in …
Brian “Tosh” Chontosh: Resilience as a Muscle
Ultramarathons. Spending 24 hours on a treadmill in the dark. Being a potential Medal of Honor recipient. Navy Cross Recipient Brian “Tosh” Chontosh, a 21-year USMC Veteran, talks building resilience…
Alex Gorsky: Veteran Resolve at J&J
The race to a COVID-19 vaccine. Communicating effectively to over 132,000 critical employees during a pandemic. Leadership and personal loss. Alex Gorsky discusses a few challenges he’s faced as CEO …