In this episode of the Masters of Resilience podcast, hosts Ryan Seager and Mark Phillips sit down with Ben Owen, whose journey from addiction and brokenness to leadership and purpose is nothing short of remarkable. Ben shares how faith, fatherhood, and surrender reshaped his life and why resilience isn’t just about pushing through, but about turning pain into purpose.

From walking away from the comforts of corporate America to launching We Fight Monsters, a nonprofit serving those caught in addiction, trafficking, and violence, Ben’s story highlights the power of service, family, and community in transforming lives.

Follow Ben on Instagram: @therealbenowen

Learn More: WeFightMonsters.org

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

04:34 Ben Owen’s Journey Through Adversity

09:02 The Role of Faith in Recovery

13:54 Finding Purpose in Service

18:34 The Importance of Family and Fatherhood

22:55 Marriage and Partnership in Adversity

27:32 Surrendering to a Higher Purpose

32:34 The Impact of Corporate America on Personal Growth

36:55 Future Goals and Community Engagement

In this episode of the Masters of Resilience podcast, we sit down with Brad Lomenick - author, speaker, and longtime president of Catalyst, one of the most influential leadership movements of the last two decades. Brad shares his raw and honest journey, from wrangling horses on a Colorado ranch to leading thousands of leaders through Catalyst. He opens up about the weight of leadership, the sting of transactional relationships, and the painful wake-up call he received from his own team. This conversation explores the power of intentional community, why clarity matters more than passion, the necessity of feedback, and how leaders can make sure the people closest to them don’t just get what’s left over. Whether you’re a young leader figuring out your calling, or a seasoned leader navigating transition, Brad’s wisdom on self-awareness, feedback culture, and investing in relationships will inspire and challenge you.

Learn more about Brad’s work: https://www.bradlomenick.com

Follow Brad on Instagram: @bradlomenick

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction to Masters of Resilience

01:30 - Guest Introduction: Brad Lominek

05:00 - Challenges in Leadership

10:15 - Transactional Relationships

15:45 - Leadership Transitions

20:30 - Building Intentional Relationships

25:00 - Career Journey and Lessons Learned

30:45 - The Importance of Clarity and Purpose

35:20 - Creating a Feedback Culture

40:00 - Final Thoughts and Advice

45:00 - Closing Remarks

From homeless at 16 to traveling the world with his wife and seven kids, Greg Denning has built a life defined by resilience, purpose, and adventure. In this episode of Masters of Resilience, hosts Ryan Seeger and Mark Phillips sit down with Greg to talk about what it means to be a formidable family man, why discomfort is essential for growth, and how to create a life you don’t need a vacation from.

Greg shares powerful stories - from a lonely Christmas Eve in a freezing shack to climbing Kilimanjaro with his family - and offers practical frameworks for building strong marriages, raising resilient kids, and leading with intention.

Chapters:

00:00 — Intro and Greg’s Journey

04:32 — The Inflection Point: Choosing family & purpose

07:00 — Formidable Family Man: Useful, valuable, family first

09:55 — Radical Ownership: Ditching victim mentality

16:47 — Fear, Ego & Identity: What really holds us back

19:49 — Brotherhood & Lifelong Learning

21:55 — Raising Resilient Kids & Family Travel (books + experiences)

29:13 — Family–Work Rhythms & Marriage

37:09 — Intentional Living: Align actions with values; starve fear/ego

41:55 — Embracing Discomfort + Greg’s Playbook, books & advice

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