The Resilient Life

Learning to live as a Gold Star sister. Understanding the true meaning of Memorial Day. Calling on our nation to learn the stories of our fallen heroes. CONNECT with The Resilient Life Podcast: Instagram SUBSCRIBE Get the latest video podcast on YouTubeGet the latest audio podcastCONNECT Ryan Manion on Social Media: Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - LinkedIn LEARN about Travis Manion Foundation

Marine. Survivor of 80 consecutive days of battle in WWII. 100 years as a Philadelphian and American patriot. CONNECT with The Resilient Life Podcast: Instagram SUBSCRIBE Get the latest video podcast on YouTubeGet the latest audio podcastCONNECT Ryan Manion on Social Media: Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - LinkedIn LEARN about Travis Manion Foundation

A Navy SEAL on a mission to inspire others to to practice service before self. Reflecting on the 20th anniversary of the Iraq War. Understanding the importance of the choice to kneel during the national anthem. CONNECT with The Resilient Life Podcast: Instagram SUBSCRIBE Get the latest video podcast on YouTubeGet the latest audio podcastCONNECT Ryan Manion on Social Media: Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - LinkedIn LEARN about Travis Manion Foundation MEET Mike Hayes Mike Hayes websiteMike Hayes InstagramMike Hayes LinkedInMike Hayes Twitter

Growing up with a disability. Finding comedy as a path to healing and connection. Helping veterans and people around the world find resilience through overcoming their own wooden legs. CONNECT with The Resilient Life Podcast: Instagram SUBSCRIBE Get the latest video podcast on YouTubeGet the latest audio podcastCONNECT Ryan Manion on Social Media: Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - LinkedIn LEARN about Travis Manion Foundation MEET Erik Stolhanske Erik Stolhanske TwitterErik Stolhanske Instagram

Recon Marine on a new mission of healing through “construction” instead of destruction. Falling through the net of drugs and alcohol to find rock bottom. Filling the void created by combat, sacrifice, love, and loss through faith, family, and Force Blue reef restoration. CONNECT with The Resilient Life Podcast: Instagram SUBSCRIBE Get the latest video podcast on YouTubeGet the latest audio podcastCONNECT Ryan Manion on Social Media: Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - LinkedIn LEARN about Travis Manion Foundation MEET Rudy Reyes: Rudy Reyes Website Rudy Reyes Instagram Force Blue Website Force Blue Instagram

Co-founding Under Armour, going from a small basement to a $4.5 billion public company. Breaking the cycle of all-consuming consumerism through Origin’s completely made-in-the-USA business model. Paving the way for others to create a business plan for their lives. CONNECT with The Resilient Life Podcast: Instagram SUBSCRIBE Get the latest video podcast on YouTubeGet the latest audio podcastCONNECT Ryan Manion on Social Media: Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - LinkedIn LEARN about Travis Manion Foundation MEET Kip Fulks Instagram LinkedIn

Living as one of only five surviving quadruple amputees from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Using humor to break the ice and open doors for success. Leading the way for fellow veterans to find healing and community. Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills discusses his alive day, the 19-month road to physical recovery, and how his experience shaped his mission for the Travis Mills Foundation. CONNECT with The Resilient Life Podcast: Instagram SUBSCRIBE Get the latest video podcast on YouTubeGet the latest audio podcastCONNECT Ryan Manion on Social Media: Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - LinkedIn LEARN about Travis Manion Foundation MEET Travis Mills Travis Mills Foundation WebsiteTravis Mills Foundation InstagramTravis Mills Foundation FacebookTravis Mills InstagramTravis Mills Facebook

Beating out more than 70 men to become CEO and breaking down gender barriers. Propelling her company forward to become a multi-industry juggernaut. Building resilience in an age of “Instagram-ification.” Erika Ayers, CEO of Barstool Sports, discusses her path to Barstool and the lessons she’s learned along the way. CONNECT with The Resilient Life Podcast: Instagram SUBSCRIBE Get the latest video podcast on YouTubeGet the latest audio podcastCONNECT Ryan Manion on Social Media: Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - LinkedIn LEARN about Travis Manion Foundation MEET Erika Ayers: Instagram FacebookTwitter

From Division I softball to one of America’s finest, the Marines. Breaking down barriers from the battlefield to the bobsled run. Building resilience, and paving the path to be the first female Marine Olympian. CONNECT with The Resilient Life Podcast: Instagram SUBSCRIBE Get the latest video podcast on YouTubeGet the latest audio podcastCONNECT Ryan Manion on Social Media: Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - LinkedIn LEARN about Travis Manion Foundation MEET Riley Tejcek Riley Tejcek Instagram

Overcoming personal obstacles while playing for the MLB. Using his ranch to help veterans after working with injured service members. Fulfillment in the form of creating outdoor expeditions for our nation’s heroes. Former MLB player Adam LaRoche discusses his commitment to not saying “no” and all the ways his E3 Foundation impacts veterans, human trafficking victims, and even Ukraine. CONNECT with The Resilient Life Podcast: Instagram SUBSCRIBE Get the latest video podcast on YouTubeGet the latest audio podcastCONNECT Ryan Manion on Social Media: Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - LinkedIn LEARN about Travis Manion Foundation MEET Adam LaRoche: E3 Ranch Foundation WebsiteE3 Ranch Foundation InstagramAdam LaRoche InstagramAdam LaRoche Facebook

Bringing veterans together through nostalgia, humor and a cardboard sign. Losing more friends to suicide than combat. A new mission of creating community beyond the battlefield. Zachary Bell, founder of the Instagram sensation Veteran With a Sign, shares his journey of transition from active duty, the search for meaning, and how COVID led him to a big idea. CONNECT with The Resilient Life Podcast: Instagram SUBSCRIBE Get the latest video podcast on YouTubeGet the latest audio podcastCONNECT Ryan Manion on Social Media: Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - LinkedIn LEARN about Travis Manion Foundation MEET Zachary Bell: Zachary Bell TwitterVeteran With a Sign WebsiteVeteran With a Sign InstagramVeteran With a Sign Facebook

Having a front-row seat to the UFC explosion. Working next to Joe Rogan. The self-evaluation that comes with interviewing world-class fighters on their best and worst days. UFC Commentator Jon Anik discusses what it’s like to work on a global stage, balancing parenting with a travel-heavy professional life, and why discipline always trumps motivation. CONNECT with The Resilient Life Podcast: Instagram SUBSCRIBE Get the latest video podcast on YouTubeGet the latest audio podcastCONNECT Ryan Manion on Social Media: Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - LinkedIn LEARN about Travis Manion Foundation MEET Jon Anik: Jon Anik PodcastJon Anik FacebookJon Anik TwitterJon Aniki Instagram

Applying SEAL training and combat lessons to civilian life. The role humility plays in becoming a better leader. Implementing extreme ownership from the C-suite to the front lines. Former Navy SEAL and CEO of Echelon Front, Leif Babin, discusses why leadership should be viewed as a skill to be learned rather than a talent people naturally possess. CONNECT with The Resilient Life Podcast: Instagram SUBSCRIBE Get the latest video podcast on YouTubeGet the latest audio podcastCONNECT Ryan Manion on Social Media: Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - LinkedIn LEARN about Travis Manion Foundation MEET Leif Babin: Leif Babin WebsiteTwitterInstagramLinkedIn

Life in Afghanistan before and after the Taliban takeover. The cost of working with the United States to provide a better life for family. The harrowing escape from Kabul in August 2021. One year after fleeing Afghanistan with help from TMF President Ryan Manion, Basharmal Paiwand and Mohammad Bawar discuss what life was like as a Taliban target, the frustrating path to obtaining a Special Immigrant Visa, and the struggles of family still left behind. CONNECT with The Resilient Life Podcast: Instagram SUBSCRIBE Get the latest video podcast on YouTubeGet the latest audio podcastCONNECT Ryan Manion on Social Media: Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - LinkedIn LEARN about Travis Manion Foundation MEET Basharmal Paiwand + Mohammad Bawar: Mohammad Bawar InstagramThe Intelligencer: “Still in Hell”

Battling for 5 years to bring an Afghan ally to America. Playing a first-hand role in a harrowing escape from the Taliban. Knowing when to put your rank on the table for another person. USMC Maj. Tom Schueman details his journey of loyalty to Afghan interpreter Zak, the newly released book he co-authored with him, and why it’s critical to capture lessons learned from the Afghanistan withdrawal so they won’t be repeated. CONNECT with The Resilient Life Podcast: Instagram SUBSCRIBE Get the latest video podcast on YouTubeGet the latest audio podcastCONNECT Ryan Manion on Social Media: Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - LinkedIn LEARN about Travis Manion Foundation MEET Maj. Thomas Schueman InstagramLinkedInPB AbbateAlways Faithful: A Story of the War in Afghanistan, the Fall of Kabul, and the Unshakable Bond Between a Marine and an Interpreter

Leading his team to a 2022 NCAA Lacrosse Championship. Adopting a windshield mentality of always looking ahead. Why handling success can be harder than handling failure. University of Maryland Coach John Tillman shares his experiences at the helm of the “best lacrosse team in history” and how he pays tribute to former players like Lt. (SEAL) Brendan Looney who have given the ultimate sacrifice. CONNECT with The Resilient Life Podcast: Instagram SUBSCRIBE Get the latest video podcast on YouTubeGet the latest audio podcastCONNECT Ryan Manion on Social Media: Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - LinkedIn LEARN about Travis Manion Foundation MEET John Tillman John Tillman WebsiteJohn Tillman InstagramJohn Tillman Twitter

Applying 35 years of military experience to the country’s largest Veteran Service Organization. The long-term responsibility we have to help warriors heal. Why veterans are civic assets. Wounded Warrior Project CEO Lt. Gen. Mike Linnington discusses how military leadership translates to nonprofit leadership, the importance of having good people, and the tremendous impact VSOs can have when they work together. CONNECT with The Resilient Life Podcast: Instagram SUBSCRIBE Get the latest video podcast on YouTubeGet the latest audio podcastCONNECT Ryan Manion on Social Media: Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - LinkedIn LEARN about Travis Manion Foundation MEET Lt. Gen. Mike Linnington Mike Linnington WebsiteMike Linnington LinkedInMike Linnington FacebookWWP Instagram

From Navy SEAL sniper to #1 NYTs best-selling author. How social media and cancel culture threaten the First Amendment. Making it a mission to pass down the meaning of service. The Terminal List author Jack Carr discusses his new book, why he always knew Chris Pratt was the guy, and why people everywhere need to stop tweeting and start reading. CONNECT with The Resilient Life Podcast: Instagram SUBSCRIBE Get the latest video podcast on YouTubeGet the latest audio podcastCONNECT Ryan Manion on Social Media: Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - LinkedIn LEARN about Travis Manion Foundation MEET Jack Carr: Jack Carr WebsiteJack Carr FacebookJack Carr TwitterJack Carr InstagramJack Carr LinkedIn

Being appointed by three U.S. Presidents and serving as the 19th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The art of stepping back and leaning into the talents of those around you. Why maintaining integrity and character is far more important than being perfect. Gen. Joseph Dunford discusses leadership, his takeaways from 42 years of service in the Marine Corps, and why he has an enduring commitment to veterans. CONNECT with The Resilient Life Podcast: Instagram SUBSCRIBE Get the latest video podcast on YouTubeGet the latest audio podcastCONNECT with Ryan Manion on Social Media: Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - LinkedIn LEARN about Travis Manion Foundation MEET Gen. Joseph Dunford Gen. Joseph Dunford, U.S. Department of DefenseGen. Joseph Dunford Joins TMF Board of Directors

Lessons learned from near starvation in the Alaskan wilderness. The evolutionary discomfort of boredom and why we should embrace it. The benefits of dancing on the edge of failure. Michael Easter, author of The Comfort Crisis, discusses the physiological impact of spending 12 hours a day on digital media and why experiencing discomfort is critical to living more fully. CONNECT with The Resilient Life Podcast: Instagram SUBSCRIBE Get the latest video podcast on YouTubeGet the latest audio podcastCONNECT Ryan Manion on Social Media: Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - LinkedIn LEARN about Travis Manion Foundation MEET Michael Easter Michael Easter WebsiteThe Comfort CrisisMichael Easter TwitterMichael Easter InstagramMichael Easter LinkedIn