The Resilient Life
The Resilient Life
Ryan Manion
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.
Kenny Reds & Rasheed Bailey: Turning the Past Into Motivation and Mentorship
Professional trainer Kenny Reds, and NFL/CFL pro athlete Rasheed Bailey sit down with TMF CEO Ryan Manion and discuss growing up in Philadelphia, how sports changed their lives, and how they are using their stories to motivate and mentor youth and young athletes.
Jan 30, 2024
1 hr 10 min
Lane Johnson: All-Pro NFL Tackle on Grit, the Game & Gold Star Families
Lane Johnson, Offensive Tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles and 2023 Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominee, sits down with TMF CEO Ryan Manion and opens up about what it takes to compete both on and off the field, how he supports his mental health in the face of anxiety, and how he’s showing up for Gold Star and surviving families across the nation.
Jan 6, 2024
41 min
Kara Smith - Bringing the American Legacy of Ranching to Your Family’s Table
Kara Smith, a 5th generation rancher and steward of her family’s land in Eastern Colorado, felt stuck in the corporate wheel of food production and marketing. Now, she’s breaking the mold, and answering the Travis Manion Foundation call of “If Not Me, Then Who….” As the owner of Colorado Craft Beef, she’s on a mission to help Americans reconnect with our nation’s land and where our food comes from, and to provide a path for better beef straight to your family’s dinner table.
Dec 12, 2023
57 min
Brian Steorts: Fueling Patriotism and Purpose through Flags of Valor
Brian Steorts spent his military career as an Army paratrooper and an Air Force pilot. After 8 combat deployments and a service-related injury, he found himself searching for a way to heal, and a way to cope with the longing for the American flag on his shoulder once again. He started creating handcrafted American flags in his garage and founded Flags of Valor to spread the same patriotism he felt across the nation.
Nov 21, 2023
57 min
Brian “Tosh” Chontosh - Fixing Your “Check Engine” Light
Brian “Tosh” Chontosh has led many lives - a career Marine and Navy Cross recipient, a veteran who knows what it’s like to struggle as a civilian and live with his “check engine” light on. Now, he’s leveraging his vulnerability and lessons learned to mentor other veterans and help them heal.
Nov 7, 2023
1 hr 8 min
General David Petraeus: Reflections on Service and The State of Our Nation
Leaning into lessons learned from the Iraq Surge. Reflecting on the current state of our nation. Celebrating our veterans and supporting them after they take off the uniform.
Oct 17, 2023
1 hr 8 min
From One Warzone to Another: Veteran Fights the Opioid Epidemic and Builds Path to Recovery in His Hometown
Facing the warzone of the opioid epidemic in rural America. Reclaiming his hometown of Portsmouth, Ohio. Forging a sustainable path to recovery through fitness.
Sep 26, 2023
52 min
Ian Book: From a Military Brat to a NFL Quarterback
Growing up playing “Army” in his backyard, and now playing in the NFL. Honoring those that choose to serve in our military, by choosing to use his voice to support them. Discussing the best cheesesteak in Philadelphia.
Sep 5, 2023
55 min
Mark Healey - Riding Waves, Tagging Sharks, and What He Learned in Between
Living as a big wave surfer, shark tagger, freediver, and father. Finding mental toughness and resilience through his experiences in the deep blue sea. Committing to building better supplements for a better quality of life through Protekt.
Aug 8, 2023
52 min
Jimi Letchford: Reflecting on the Past, Rucking to Build a Future
Reflecting on his time with Travis Manion at USNA and in the USMC. Recalling the lessons learned on the mat as a wrestler with Travis, and how Travis played a heartwarming role during Jimi’s homecoming after deployment. Creating a culture of rucking to build community and resilience.
Jul 18, 2023
1 hr 17 min
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