The Resilient Life

The desperate search for answers following the death of her husband, Navy SEAL Chad Wilkinson. What donating his brain to medical research revealed. How 1,000 box step-ups helps her advocate for every victim and survivor of veteran suicide.

Gold Star Spouse Sara Wilkinson discusses the fallout of her husband’s death and why she’s dedicated herself to helping others recognize the warning signs of a silent enemy.

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Losing his vision while serving on the Navy’s bomb squad. Finding comfort and capability in the water. Adopting blindness as a mission and forging a new path to Paralympic gold. 

Retired Navy Lt. and Paralympic Gold Medalist Brad Snyder discusses swimming, triathlons, and why our ability to improve is often contingent on how we handle adversity.

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Building mortgage-free homes for wounded veterans through the Gary Sinise Foundation. Embracing the transformative role of Lt. Dan. Being welcomed by the military community.

Actor Gary Sinise discusses his connection to veterans, what it means to be a grateful American, and why he’s committed to making sure people recognize the sacrifices of our service members.  

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Losing a limb and part of her face in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan. The anger and bitterness that lingered after 46 surgeries and medical retirement from the Marines. The Afghanistan withdrawal and the debt we owe to service members.

Marine Veteran Sgt. Kirstie Ennis describes losing purpose and identity after her combat injury, a return to gratitude, and why providing hope will always be worth the sacrifice.

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Addressing moral injury with gratitude. The debt we owe to Afghan interpreters as the Taliban closes in. Mitigating risk by creating community for veterans through PB Abbate.

Maj. Thomas Schueman discusses combat, making meaning out of every experience, and how normalizing feelings outside of happiness is key to mental health.

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Serving as Captain of Women’s USA Rugby Sevens five years after being cut from the squad. Choosing between medical school and being an elite athlete. Standing by her fiance during two rounds of cancer treatment.

U.S. Olympian Abby Gustaitis shares her unlikely path to Tokyo and why finding something you’re passionate about always makes the obstacles worth it. 

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Racism, police reform, and kneeling for the flag in the NFL. The importance of listening when you disagree. Why celebrities should be regarded as more than just entertainers.

Super Bowl Champion Chris Long discusses the consequences of weighing in on social issues and the work he’s done since donating a year’s worth of salary to charity.

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The responsibility of playing a military spouse and Gold Star fiancee on CBS’ United States of Al. Advocating on behalf of Iraqi and Afghan interpreters. Using humor to raise awareness of real-life drama. 

Actresses Elizabeth Alderfer and Kelli Goss sit down to discuss how their TV roles have changed their perspective and introduced them to the burden that military families carry. 

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Facing scrutiny as the first Miss USA to serve on active duty. Refusing to succumb to limitations and challenging other women to do the same. Serving as a voice for active duty and veteran women to lawmakers.

Former Miss USA Deshauna Barber discusses the challenges women face in the military and why embracing her femininity only made her stronger.

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Life as the lone survivor. The true meaning of Memorial Day and why living fulfilled is the best way to honor the fallen. The good and bad of inviting Hollywood into your story. 

Navy SEAL Veteran Marcus Luttrell and his wife, Melanie, discuss adopting the sacrifices of our service members as part of who they are, and why it’s important for everyone to share the stories of our nation’s heroes.

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