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.

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The Resilient Life

Episodes (118)

May 19th The Honorable Douglas A. Collins, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, on Service, Loss, and What Veterans Need Most
May 5th Captain Jackson Perkins, USMC: Marine by Day, Musician by Heart
Feb 25th Rosalyn Yellin on Resilience, Legacy, and the Power of Giving Back

The Resilient Life

May 19, 2026
45½ minutes
42 MB

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. 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...

The Resilient Life

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

Ryan Manion

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