The Resilient Life

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.

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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.  

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Two Super Bowl wins with the New England Patriots. Racing to duty between practices with Tom Brady. Walking the tightrope of leaving it on the gridiron and serving as Navy Reservist. 

NFL Longsnapper Joe Cardona discusses what it was like to see teammates kneeling for the flag his rookie year and the responsibility he carries as a service member playing in the NFL.

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The scientific link between mental health and the outdoors. Exercise and social interaction as proactive approaches to well-being. The intentionally low barrier of entry to rucking.

GORUCK founder and CEO Jason McCarthy joins for a special discussion on why he’s passionate about uniting people through fitness, the hardest ruck he’s ever done, and news about the upcoming Sandlot Fitness Festival in Jacksonville, FL.

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Spending three years in a hospital after jumping on a grenade to save another Marine’s life. Receiving the Medal of Honor in 2014. The beautiful burden of serving and sacrificing that service members carry.

Retired Marine Kyle Carpenter discusses his incredible journey of healing, the upside of facing adversity, and why gratitude is a central part of his everyday life.

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How the pandemic mindset creates an atrophy of resilience. The reward that comes with having a daily reckoning with fear. Brittany Spears, media censorship and when “protecting others” goes too far.

Political commentator Mary Katharine Ham joins for a special discussion on the relationship between safety and resilience, and what happens when people live without risk.

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Taking extreme ownership in every circumstance. The balance of staying true to your values and open to other perspectives. Why motivation and glory are both fleeting.

Retired Navy SEAL, author, podcaster, and CEO of Echelon Front Jocko Willink discusses his philosophy on resilience and emotional detachment, and why carrying the legacies of our fallen is both a burden and a gift.

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Lessons learned from 31 years of coaching and 14 years at the helm for Navy football. Why true leadership starts in the family and not on the field. Identifying victories between the wins and losses.

Coach Ken Niumatalolo discusses finding his why in developing future military leaders and why the greatest refinement often happens in times of loss.

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Righteous wars vs. immoral wars and duty to country in both. The relationship between individuals and groups when survival is at stake. Reincorporating the warrior back into society.

Award-winning journalist and filmmaker Sebastian Junger discusses the life-long impact of tribes, how to rebuild connection to country when it gets lost, and the dangers of generalizing service members as heroes.

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Leaving Fox News in the wake of a historic sexual harassment scandal. Taking a risk in the name of empowering women with information. The discipline of nonpartisan reporting.

CEO of SmartHer News and respected journalist Jenna Lee discusses the flawed business model of mainstream media and why delivering news should be seen as a public service.

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