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Resilient Mental State
by Kyle Shepard
Conversations with experts, writers, and extraordinary individuals on the skill of mental, physical, and spiritual resilience. www.resilientmentalstate.com
Episodes
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Acta Non Verba with Marcus Aurelieus Anderson
Marcus Aurelius Anderson is a remarkable man with an extraordinary story. After enlisting in the United States Army at age 38 and becoming a team leader in his unit, Marcus suffered a devastating neck injury during pre-deployment training that left him paralyzed from the neck down. Following an...
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Continuous Learning with The Lost Creonte
Sean aka The Lost Creonte BJJ has become my favorite writer on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). He is BJJ brown belt, coach, and competitor who has spent more than twelve years on the mats. His Substack draws from systems thinking, mental models, evolutionary biology, and other disciplines to integrate...
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Strength for Life with Scott Shetler
Scott Shetler is the most impressive physical trainer I’ve ever met. Mentored by the legendary Louie Simmons and working in the fitness industry for three decades, he is masterful at distilling complex training methods into simple, actionable principles while providing direction for continuous...
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Do Hard Things with Zach Homol
Zach Homol is a husband, father, entrepreneur, gym owner, coach, athlete, and founder of the Do Hard Things community. Raised in West Virginia, Zach worked as a coal miner while building a reputation as an elite powerlifter. In 2016, he took a chance and moved to Indianapolis to open Iron Valley...
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The Transition with Benjamin Davis
Benjamin Davis is a former Navy SEAL, husband, father, veteran advocate, and writer of The Transition, a Substack newsletter that includes essays, fictional short stories, and some of the best long-form interviews you will find online, all focused on life during and after significant change. Ben…
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Paradox with Michael Woudenberg
Michael Woudenberg is a mixed mental artist who breaks down complex ideas into practical wisdom for thriving in the octagon of life. The writer behind one of my favorite Substack accounts, Polymathic Being, Mike explores both conventional and controversial concepts relating to humanity. I grew up...
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Resistance with Kit Perez
Kit Perez | Grey Cell Systems is a mother, wife, counterintelligence and deception analyst, liberty activist, trauma counselor, teacher, homesteader, writer on Substack of The Shepard Scale, host of Change the Game podcast, co-author of Basics of Resistance and author of The Mindset of…
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Left of Bang Evolved with Patrick Van Horne
Patrick Van Horne co-authored one of the best books I’ve ever read — Left of Bang. Since it was released over a decade ago, he has continued to evolve his company and work to create and apply this powerful concept at an organizational and team level. Now offering Left of Bang Strategic Briefs and...
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Fighting & Writing with Peter Maguire
Peter Maguire is a bestselling author and influential, independent writer/editor. The experiences that led up to the creation of his books and profession as a writer, however, are what make him truly fascinating. In this conversation, we discuss many of the interesting aspects of and lessons from...
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Stoicism as a Warrior Philosophy with William Spears
William C. Spears is a US Navy Submarine Warfare Officer with over 25 years of service and author of Stoicism as a Warrior Philosophy. It is one of the best modern interpretations of Stoicism I have read. As a husband, father, and military leader, Will has grown to use virtue — excellence of...
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Beyond the Battlefield with Chris Lee
Chris Lee is a former Army Green Beret of ten years specializing as a Combat Medic. Embracing the wisdom he gained from this decade of experience, he transitioned into the private sector to become an entrepreneur, coach, and author. His first book, Beyond The Battlefield, is one of the best…
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Exploring Fitness with Conor Heffernan
Conor Heffernan is a professor of the sociology of sport at Ulster University in Ireland, a historian specializing in physical culture and fitness, and the author of several books including The History of Physical Culture in Ireland, The History of Physical Culture, Indian Club Swinging and the...
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Birds and Brain Injury with James Freitas
James Freitas is a writer, photographer, birder, and outdoorsman. It’s these passions, along with support of loved ones and medical professionals, that saved his life. On January 14th, 2022, James Freitas’s car was hit by an 18-wheeler forever altering the course of his life. Suffering a diffuse...
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Inchstones with Sarah Kernion
Sarah | Profound Autism Mom is one of the most powerful voices and writers in the realm of neurodiversity. Rebelling against the common, linear milestone system for development, her Substack and podcast are called Inchstones. Progress is unique to us all. Mother to one typically developing child...
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Primal Hardship with Sam Alaimo
Sam Alaimo is my favorite living writer. His exploration of the human condition through stories of extraordinary individuals in extreme conditions throughout time encourage deep and uncomfortable reflection. Rather than provide how-to guides, Sam digs into what is possible despite adversity of…
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Resilience Optimized with Michael Ostrolenk
Michael D. Ostrolenk has been working in various fields of resilience development for over 30 years. Founder of Resilience Optimized, he is continually exploring and applying methods for individuals, couples, and businesses to build physical, mental, social, and spiritual resilience. In this...
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Investing in Life with Chris DeMuth Jr
Chris DeMuth Jr is an incredibly successful hedge fund manager for Rangeley Capital, the investment company he founded in 2007. As impressive as he is in the financial realm, it’s his personal life that makes him truly remarkable. A husband, father, mixed martial arts practitioner, fitness...
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Generational Greatness with Vicente Júnior and Gabriel Silva
Vicente Júnior is a 5th degree Black Belt, IBJJF World Champion, and multiple time IBJJF Pan American Champion. At 15 years old, Gabriel Silva is a 3x IBJJF Pan Kids Champion, 3x European Kids Champion, and a AJP Abu Dhabi World Youth Pro Champion. In 2023, Gabriel was ranked #1 in the IBJJF Kids...
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GRIT with Lara Johnson
Lara ”LJ” Johnson is the founder of the Global GRIT System, a published author of the bestselling book “Hunt or be Hunted,” an international keynote speaker, a competitive Hyrox athlete, an executive coach, and a 9x Stevie Award winner to include “Woman of the Year,” “Female Executive of the…
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In Contrast with Shane Copeland
Shane Copeland is the writer behind the fantastic Substack newsletter - In Contrast. A man who has lived through many of life’s extremes, his work illuminates the benefit of the fulfilling middle between self-indulgent chaos and rigid order, specifically in the areas of fitness and nutrition. As...
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A Grappler’s Perspective with Chris Wojcik
Chris Wojcik is a professional jiu-jitsu athlete, published author, and extremely wise man. At only 28 years old, he’s had success at the highest level in the biggest grappling competitions, recently was on the winning team of a $1M tournament, is known to be one of the best leg lockers in the...
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Become Exceptional with Dr. Julie Gurner
Dr. Julie Gurner is one of the world’s leading executive performance coaches. With more than 15 years in the arena, she has become a credible expert who helps high performers become exceptional. In this conversation, Julie delivers insights as powerful as her writing. We discuss: * Her origin…
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Stoicism & Resilience
Some conversations will stay with you for a lifetime. I just had one with one of my favorite living authors, Donald J. Robertson. No one is better at explaining the connection between ancient philosophy and modern, evidence-based psychotherapy. There are levels to understanding and integration of...
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Family, Faith, and Fortitude with Danny Cieniewicz
Danny Cieniewicz is my brother-in-law and a man who has significantly impacted my perspective and life in countless ways. His energy, passion, faith, character, and love of life continuously motivate me to be a better man. I’ve written on an experience with a close friend who lost his daughter as...
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Internal Culture of Excellence with John Dailey
John Dailey epitomizes the power of the mind, body, and spirit. At 56 years old, he continues to pursue feats that demonstrate how vast the human capacity can be. Following his remarkable military career as a Marine, John began serving as the Director of Training and Education for the Marine...
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Reorientation and Resilience with Mark McGrath
Mark McGrath | OODA Strategist epitomizes a continuous learner. What I like to call a savage student, he is a man who isn’t afraid to be authentic while always looking to improve. Mark is the Chief Learning Officer at AGLX, a global consulting and coaching group that specializes in strategy,...
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Radical Presence with Lou Tamposi
Lou Tamposi is an equally unique and beautiful writer that regularly demonstrates the power of presence. Lou has a gift of drawing you into his world through the written word. His posts illuminate the subtle beauties of his developed skill to notice them in everyday life. As I told him on our...
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Understanding & Managing Tinnitus with Craig Kasper
Like me, Craig Kasper is an Audiologist - a clinical doctor of hearing and balance. Unlike me, Craig is one of the top experts in the world on tinnitus. With over 25 years of experience, he has become a spokesman for our field appearing on Dr. Oz, Katie’s Take with Katie Couric, and every other...
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Stoic Street Smarts with Ed Latimore
Ed Latimore Ed Latimore is a father, husband, professional heavyweight boxer, published author, and influential figure for anyone interested in transforming their lives. His story is as powerful as his punching skills which he recently used to put away a 258lb man via a body shot in the first…
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Field Philosophy with Erik Hogan
Erik Hogan is one of the best photographers on Substack. The only thing that’s maybe more beautiful than his pictures is the writing about his adventures that he composes. Erik embodies artful living. Looking for synergy between all of his pursuits, he will backpack deep into the woods on…
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Strength and Health with Scott Shetler
Scott Shetler If you are in any way interested in being healthier and stronger, Scott Shetler is a must follow. He has been one of my favorite resources for strength-based knowledge for over a year. Scott has the energy, passion, and appearance of a 30-yr old combined with the experience and…
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Left of Bang with Patrick Van Horne
The most important skill for self-defense is situational awareness. In an ever-changing world, detecting threats before an event occurs is essential for an effective response. Patrick Van Horne co-authored the book Left of Bang more than a decade ago to provide insights from the Marine Corps…
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Not Too Late with Gwendolyn Bounds
At age 45, Gwendolyn Bounds heard an older man ask a young girl what she wanted to be when she grew up. Despite being a successful journalist and published author of a popular book, hearing that question ignited a fire in her soul. She went home and googled, “what is the hardest thing someone can...
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Socratic Mental State with Andrew Perlot
Andrew Perlot is a writer and practitioner of philosophy across many life domains. Having used philosophical principles to overcome obesity, depression, and manage ulcerative colitis for decades, he is a living example of the power of curious and virtuous living. We discussed lessons from Marcus...
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Mixed Mental Arts with Michael Woudenberg
Michael Woudenberg of Polymathic Being has become one of my favorite sources for continuous learning. A writer and researcher who approaches topics from all angles, the man is a cognitive explorer. His professional background, experience, and personal interests make him well-suited to be an...
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Functional Fitness and Nutrition with Patryk Piekarczyk
Patryk Piekarczyk has been a Nutrition and Performance Coach for 8 years. A constant practitioner of his own methods, he walks the walk and talks the talk. His Substack is one of my favorite resources of practical knowledge for improving your health in the kitchen and gym. We discussed physical...
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(un)popular PARENTING with Erin Miller
Erin Miller is my favorite source of parenting wisdom, period. Unafraid to be unpopular, she highlights paradoxes, counters cultural pressures, attacks unfounded myths, and empowers parents to cultivate resilience in themselves and their children. In our conversation, we discuss some of the most...
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Lift to Live with Anne Marie Chaker
Personal stories are what provide credibility behind empowering knowledge. Anne Marie Chaker is living proof of the power of intentionally training and maintaining a healthy diet. A chance encounter in a hotel fitness center with a woman preparing for body building competition led to a...
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Becoming a Warrior with Jeff Boss
From SEAL to shrink, Jeff Boss’s life has been exploring edges of performance and health. After 13 years as a Navy SEAL with eight deployments, Jeff transitioned to the private sector. After five years of battling grief and finding his place in civilian society, he did something he thought he’d...
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Overcoming Life’s Most Difficult Trials with Nadia Booysen
After struggling with depression in her younger years, Nadia was misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder at age 29. She would then be medically managed for 11 years which prevented her ability to have children. When her diagnosis was finally modified to ADHD after an extensive process of…
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Resilience is a Skill that can be Trained
Resilience isn’t something you’re born with—it’s a skill you train. In this episode, Kyle Shepard, a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy, resilience instructor, Guinness World Record holder, and writer on Substack, dives deep into the power of intentional stress and why controlled discomfort is...
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Intentional Stress to Build Resilience
We can use intentional stress to build resilience and why that is such an important part of taking care of your mental health and preventing stressors from controlling your life. On a recent episode of the NAVAIR AirWaves Podcast, I discussed the power of intentionally causing stress with…
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Energy-Free Stress Management Strategies
Stress management doesn’t have to be challenging. If anything, you want it to be straight-forward and simple so effective and efficient strategies can be implemented as soon as one becomes aware of the stress response. On a recent episode of the NAVAIR AirWaves Podcast with Mikel Lauren Proulx, I...
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Turning Stress Into Growth with Phil Powis and Carolina Wilke of Sacred Business Stories
In this illuminating conversation, Kyle Shepard shares his journey as a military audiologist who has transformed personal challenges into a pathway of service through stress management and resilience training. With remarkable candor, Kyle reveals how a painful pregnancy loss nearly ended his...
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How to Build and Maintain a Resilient Identity with Mac Dohm
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Kyle Shepard who is a military resilience instructor, author of Resilient Mental State, fitness coach, and father → to dive deep into what it really means to build and sustain a resilient identity. Kyle shares lessons from 12+ years of serving in the U.S....
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Mindset Lessons from Parenting
What does it take to raise resilient kids in a world full of pressure, milestones, and constant comparison? You may know Kyle from his powerful episode on Mindset Lessons from the Field, but this time, we focused on parenting. And wow... it hit home. Kyle shared how resilience went from a...
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Raising Resilient Kids with Gina Casazza of EmpowerLit
Parenting is the greatest crash course in resilience you’ll ever take. In this powerful conversation with Kyle Shepard—dad of (almost) four and fierce advocate for emotional intelligence—we got real about what it means to raise kids who are both kind and tough in today’s overstimulated world....
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Jesse McEntee of Next Adventure
A hunter-philosopher, Jesse C. McEntee of Next Adventure on Substack has become one of my favorite writers on any platform. Applying his creative and reflective perspectives, Jesse is a master at using nature as a reference for living to the fullest. His writing on fatherhood also ranks with some...
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Kevin Stark of The Arete Path
22 years in the SEAL Teams to high performance coaching, Kevin Stark lives the philosophy behind his company The Arete Path - human excellence in the service of others. I came into this conversation already a fan of Kevin’s and left an even bigger one. Listening to people speak from the heart...
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Sam Alaimo of What then?
From SEAL Teams to the classroom at Columbia University, Sam Alaimo of is a legitimate warrior-philosopher. Just as good live as he is with his weekly essay on What then?, Sam has become one of my favorite modern writers. I really enjoyed getting to learn more about him and his empowering...
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Conversations with experts, writers, and extraordinary individuals on the skill of mental, physical, and spiritual resilience.
www.resilientmentalstate.com
HOSTED BY
Kyle Shepard
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