Masters of Resilience

We believe that by sharing stories of challenge, perseverance, and fortitude we can empower aspiring high performers with the conviction to move forward, knowing all that those before them have endured. We have conversations with high performing individuals discussing their habits, journeys, and lessons learned when it comes to the development of resilience and why it is a key ingredient to winning in life.

Masters of Resilience is a education podcast hosted by Ryan Seager and Mark Phillips, with 39 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Ryan Seager and Mark Phillips hosts Masters of Resilience, a education show with 39 episodes published.

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  Episode #39

  Peter Ostapko: Reclaiming Craft, Community, and the Printed Word

  Nov 3, 20251 hourS1

  <p>In this episode of Masters of Resilience, hosts Ryan Seager and Mark Phillips sit down with Peter Ostapko, founder of Kinsmen, a movement helping men integrate faith, fatherhood, and work through community, craftsmanship, and the printed word. </p><p>Peter shares the story behind Kinsmen’s beginnings born out of personal fragmentation and a desire for authentic brotherhood. The conversation explores why entrepreneurship often grows from personal pain, why slowing down matters in a digital age, and how craftsmanship and the printed word invite us back to the tactile, the human, and the real. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, lead...

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  Episode #38

  Ben Owen: Fighting Monsters and Finding Meaning

  Sep 15, 202551 minS1

  <p>In this episode of the Masters of Resilience podcast, hosts Ryan Seager and Mark Phillips sit down with Ben Owen, whose journey from addiction and brokenness to leadership and purpose is nothing short of remarkable. Ben shares how faith, fatherhood, and surrender reshaped his life and why resilience isn’t just about pushing through, but about turning pain into purpose.</p><p>From walking away from the comforts of corporate America to launching We Fight Monsters, a nonprofit serving those caught in addiction, trafficking, and violence, Ben’s story highlights the power of service, family, and community in transforming live...

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  Episode #37

  Brad Lomenick: Clarity, Calling, and the Courage to Lead

  Sep 2, 202554 minS1

  <p>In this episode of the Masters of Resilience podcast, we sit down with Brad Lomenick - author, speaker, and longtime president of Catalyst, one of the most influential leadership movements of the last two decades. Brad shares his raw and honest journey, from wrangling horses on a Colorado ranch to leading thousands of leaders through Catalyst. He opens up about the weight of leadership, the sting of transactional relationships, and the painful wake-up call he received from his own team. This conversation explores the power of intentional community, why clarity matters more than passion, the necessity of feedback, and...

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  Episode #36

  Greg Denning: Building a Formidable Family Life

  Aug 18, 20251h 1mS1

  <p>From homeless at 16 to traveling the world with his wife and seven kids, Greg Denning has built a life defined by resilience, purpose, and adventure. In this episode of Masters of Resilience, hosts Ryan Seeger and Mark Phillips sit down with Greg to talk about what it means to be a formidable family man, why discomfort is essential for growth, and how to create a life you don’t need a vacation from.</p><p>Greg shares powerful stories - from a lonely Christmas Eve in a freezing shack to climbing Kilimanjaro with his family - and offers practical fr...

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  Episode #35

  Scott Stallings: Redefining Success

  Jul 13, 202552 minS1

  <p>In this episode of the Masters of Resilience Podcast, hosts Ryan Seager and Mark Phillips sit down with Scott Stallings, three-time PGA Tour winner and a man who has redefined what success looks like in the world of professional golf.</p><p>Scott opens up about the mental and physical challenges of overcoming a significant injury after 14 years on tour, the unexpected lessons of slowing down, and the transformative experience of running the Boston Marathon. He shares practical insights on balancing family life with a demanding career, the importance of health and wellness, and how to master the inner...

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