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.

The Resilient Life is a health podcast hosted by Ryan Manion, with 118 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 Manion hosts The Resilient Life, a health show with 118 episodes published.

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  Episode #117

  The Honorable Douglas A. Collins, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, on Service, Loss, and What Veterans Need Most

  May 19, 202645 minS0

  <p>What does it take to sit with someone in the hard moments, and then do it again, and again? Secretary Doug Collins has answered that call as a pastor, an Air Force chaplain deployed to Iraq, a U.S. Congressman, and now as the 12th Secretary of Veterans Affairs. </p> <p><br>  </p> <p>In this candid conversation, Ryan Manion and Secretary Collins talk about the real progress happening at the VA, and why veteran-to-veteran connection is a lifeline that saves lives. As Memorial Day draws near, Secretary Collins shares what the day truly means to him — and why hono...

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  Episode #116

  Captain Jackson Perkins, USMC: Marine by Day, Musician by Heart

  May 5, 202655 minS0

  <p>Jackson Perkins is an active duty Marine. Yet in his down time, he's a talented country music artist who is quickly making a name for himself. In this episode, Ryan sits down with Jackson to explore what it means to carry two callings at once: the discipline of military service and the vulnerability of putting your heart into music. Jackson shares how the intersection of military life and creative expression has shaped his identity, and what he hopes his music says to the world about those who serve.</p> <p>CONNECT with The Resilient Life Podcast:</p> Instagram  <p>S...

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  Episode #115

  Rosalyn Yellin on Resilience, Legacy, and the Power of Giving Back

  Feb 25, 202649 minS0

  <p>Ryan Manion sits down with philanthropist, advocate, and Netflix’s Members Only: Palm Beach star Rosalyn Yellin for a deeply personal conversation about resilience, identity, and the power of service.</p> <p>Rosalyn shares how her perspective on strength was forged by her family’s history, specifically the enduring legacy of her grandmother, a Holocaust survivor. This profound connection to survival and heritage has shaped Rosalyn’s life of purpose, from navigating the spotlight of reality television to her dedicated support of veterans and community causes. She reflects on what it means to carry her family's history forward while using...

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  Episode #114

  Love, Loss, and Living Again: Ashley Southard's Journey of Healing

  Dec 3, 202556 minS0

  <p>In this episode, Ryan Manion welcomes Gold Star spouse Ashley Southard, who opens up about the experience of losing her husband, Sgt. Andrew Southard, in service and the complex road that followed. With raw vulnerability, Ashley talks about the early fog and pain of grief, the turning points that helped her reclaim her identity, and how she learned to make space for joy again. Ashley's story is one of courage, compassion, and the everyday choices that allow us to honor the past while embracing the life still ahead. </p><p>CONNECT with The Resilient Life Podcast: <br />Instagram: https://ww...

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  Episode #113

  Mission Over Passion: Mike Hayes on Purpose, Service, and the Heart of Leadership

  Nov 14, 202541 minS0

  <p>Retired Navy SEAL Mike Hayes joins Ryan Manion for an inspiring conversation about what it really means to live a mission-driven life. Drawing from his new book, Mission Driven: The Path to a Life of Purpose, Mike shares hard-earned lessons on navigating life’s transitions, leading with character, and finding fulfillment through service to others. Together, Ryan and Mike explore the nuance between passion and mission, and how resilience, humility, and patriotism can guide us toward the impact we’re meant to make. </p><p>CONNECT with The Resilient Life Podcast:</p>Instagram <p>SUBSCRIBE </p>Get the latest video p...

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