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.
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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 Special Forces to walking onto the football field as a 34-year-old rookie with the Seattle Seahawks, his journey is a te
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 a bridge to needed resources and care. Blayne discusses challenges facing our nation's veterans, and how those challenge
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, her electrifying music career, and the headlines that have followed her every move. But today, we're getting the real s
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, several of those as a Marine One pilot, even flying President Bush to ground zero in New York City mere days after the
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
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
