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A Veteran’s Journey with Brent Fuchs

Resilience Redefined with Michael Ostrolenk

Release Date: 08/25/2025

How to Become Financially Indestructible | Michael Santonato

Resilience Redefined with Michael Ostrolenk

In this episode of , host Michael Osterlenk speaks with financial educator and author about what it really takes to build financial resilience. They explore the role of financial education, the emotional relationship people have with money, and why understanding income protection and debt is critical before focusing on investing. Michael shares his philosophy of building a strong financial foundation so that goals, dreams, and long-term stability can naturally follow. This episode offers practical insight for anyone looking to regain control of their finances, improve their...

Personalized Nutrition, Genomics, and Resilience Across a Lifetime | Laurie Kaplan, RDN

Resilience Redefined with Michael Ostrolenk

In this episode of Resilience Redefined, host Michael Ostrolenk is joined by Laurie Kaplan, a registered dietitian nutritionist specializing in evidence-based nutrition, metabolic health, and personalized genomics. Laurie shares her professional and personal journey into nutrition, including how genetic insights reshaped her understanding of health, lifestyle, and resilience. The conversation explores the limitations of one-size-fits-all health advice and highlights the importance of bioindividuality when making nutrition and lifestyle decisions. This episode covers: • The challenges...

Transforming Through Psychedelics: The Journey of Integration | Danielle Brooks

Resilience Redefined with Michael Ostrolenk

In this episode of Resilience Redefined, Michael Ostrolenk welcomes Danielle Brooks, a respected leader in psychedelic integration and personal transformation. Danielle shares her journey from early struggles with self-worth and emotional eating to over two decades of work helping individuals integrate profound experiences into lasting, meaningful change. The conversation explores the often-missed reality that insight alone doesn’t create transformation—integration does. Together, they discuss the role of intention, preparation, and post-experience support, the emotional and...

Awakening Purpose in Sales | Heart-Driven Selling with Marc Von Musser

Resilience Redefined with Michael Ostrolenk

In this episode of Resilience Redefined, host Michael Ostrolenk sits down with pre-performance strategist and entrepreneur Marc Von Musser to challenge the traditional sales playbook. Marc shares his journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a leader in heart-driven selling and human optimization. Rather than relying on pressure-based tactics, Marc introduces the iCare System—a values-driven approach to enrollment rooted in integrity, authentic connection, and genuine service. Together, they explore why modern buyers are more guarded than ever, how trust deficits sabotage...

Pressure Tests Character: What Michael Stohner Learned Leading Elite Teams

Resilience Redefined with Michael Ostrolenk

What does resilience look like when quitting would be easier? In this episode of Resilience Redefined, host Michael Ostrolenk sits down with Michael Stohner, a retired U.S. Army Green Beret and founder of Nomad International. They discuss: • Overcoming self-doubt under extreme pressure • The mental realities of Special Forces selection • Leadership forged in uncertainty • Translating military experience into conservation and community impact • Building resilient teams in complex environments This conversation goes beyond tactics and motivation—it explores the mindset required to...

Designing Your Life After COVID: Finding Purpose in Isolation with Cathy Dalipe

Resilience Redefined with Michael Ostrolenk

In this episode of Resilience Redefined, host Michael Ostrolenk sits down with life design coach Cathy Dalipe to explore how the COVID-19 pandemic sparked a powerful reevaluation of work, purpose, and personal fulfillment. As isolation disrupted familiar routines, many people began asking deeper questions: What is meaningful work? How do I design a life that reflects my values? What truly matters now? Cathy shares her own transformational journey—from a career in international education management to becoming a life design coach inspired by the principles of Designing Your...

AI in Healthcare: The Future is Here | Resilience Redefined with Hunter Ziesing

Resilience Redefined with Michael Ostrolenk

In this episode of Resilience Redefined, host Michael Ostrolenk speaks with Hunter Ziesing, founder of Longevity Health, about how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the healthcare landscape. They discuss the power of AI-driven data, preventive medicine, and comprehensive testing in transforming how we approach wellness and longevity. Hunter shares how Longevity Health empowers individuals to take control of their health through personalized, proactive strategies that bridge the gap between technology and human optimization. From data ownership to AI diagnostics and health...

Unlocking Health: The Power of Lifestyle Choices with Kirk Parsley

Resilience Redefined with Michael Ostrolenk

In this episode of Resilience Redefined, host Michael Ostrolenk speaks with Dr. Kirk Parsley about the true foundations of health. They explore how nutrition, sleep, movement, and stress management shape our overall well-being — and why 95% of our health outcomes are determined by lifestyle, not luck. Dr. Parsley shares how modern habits have pulled us away from the evolutionary blueprint our bodies were designed for, and what it takes to return to a more natural way of living. Together, they discuss how behavior change, stress control, and mindful living can redefine what it means to...

From Navy to Wellness with Michael Roviello

Resilience Redefined with Michael Ostrolenk

In this episode of Resilience Redefined, host Michael Ostrolenk sits down with Michael Roviello, a former U.S. Navy rescue swimmer turned wellness expert and co-founder of Optimyze, a human optimization center in Arizona. Roviello shares his powerful journey from military service to holistic healing, detailing how the Wim Hof Method, alternative therapies, and breathwork transformed his health and outlook on life. Through resilience, mindfulness, and community building, he discovered a new mission — helping others find balance, purpose, and healing. Together, Michael and...

Mind Over Matter - The Warrior’s Path to Resilience with Dr. Jenny Wade

Resilience Redefined with Michael Ostrolenk

In this episode of Resilience Redefined, Michael Ostrolenk sits down with Dr. Jenny Wade — consciousness researcher, author, and expert in extraordinary human capacities — to explore how ancient warrior rituals and modern neuroscience reveal the mind’s incredible power to transcend pain and fear. From Norse battle trances to fire walking ceremonies, Dr. Wade unpacks how humans have long used ritual, rhythm, and focus to enter altered states that unlock strength, courage, and resilience far beyond the ordinary. Together, they discuss the psychology behind “going berserk,” the...

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In this episode of Resilience Redefined, host Michael Ostrolenk interviews Brent Fuchs, a veteran with a unique military background that includes service in both the Air Force and Army Special Forces. Brent shares his remarkable journey of resilience, leadership, and self-discovery, reflecting on lessons from his military service and how they shaped his views on mental health and wellness.

From the determination that drove him to serve after 9/11, to navigating injuries and unexpected life changes, Brent opens up about what it truly means to be resilient in high-stress environments. He emphasizes the role of community support for veterans, the importance of mental resilience, and his mission to integrate psychological practices with physical fitness to empower others.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

Brent’s military journey began with a determination to serve after 9/11.
Injuries can lead to unexpected paths in life.
Resilience is about recognizing one’s capabilities beyond perceived limits.
Leadership styles differ between military branches, impacting team dynamics.
Mental resilience is crucial in high-stress environments.
Community support plays a vital role in mental health for veterans.
Physical fitness can enhance psychological well-being.
Hope and purpose are essential for overcoming life’s challenges.
Transitioning from military to civilian life requires self-reflection and adaptation.
Integrating mental health practices with physical fitness can foster overall wellness.