The Resilient Life

In this powerful Memorial Day episode, Ryan Manion sits down with Sarah Ross Geisen, Gold Star sister of Captain Drew Ross. Ryan and Sarah share their deeply personal stories of loss, resilience, and remembrance. As Gold Star siblings to fallen service members, they offer a moving perspective on what Memorial Day truly means beyond the barbecues and long weekends. Reflecting on both Travis Manion and Drew Ross' legacies, Ryan and Sarah reveal how each of us can honor the true meaning of sacrifice.

In this powerful and compelling episode, Ryan Manion sits down with Norm Hooten, a legendary figure whose heroic actions during the Battle of Mogadishu were immortalized in the film Black Hawk Down. Norm reflects on the harrowing events of that day, sharing firsthand insights on courage, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bonds forged in the heat of battle.

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.

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 attacks of September 11, 2001. Driven to serve others after he left service, he connected with Travis Manion Foundation. Inspired by TMF's mission, Matt was ready to become involved in any way he could. Two weeks later, life threw him a curveball—an unexpected stage four cancer diagnosis.

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 Thirty. Connor is one of the most passionate voices when it comes to military culture, sports, and, of course, the legendary Army-Navy football game.

Jocko Willink is a retired Navy SEAL, CEO of Echelon Front, bestselling author, and the host of the wildly popular Jocko Podcast. His insights on discipline, ownership, and mindset have transformed lives in boardrooms, on battlefields, and beyond. From leading combat missions in Iraq to helping businesses and individuals thrive under pressure, Jocko’s approach to life is as relentless as it is empowering.

In this episode of The Resilient Life, Ryan sits down with USMC veteran and Barstool podcaster Kate Mannion. Kate’s journey is full of transformation and resilience, from joining the Marines as a last resort, to being one of the few females beyond the wire in Afghanistan, and battling a crippling medical diagnosis and fighting for advocacy as a mom. Whether it's her unique perspective on life, her unfiltered humor, or her ability to tackle difficult topics with grace, Kate's story is one you won't want to miss.