Ryan Michler, combat veteran, author, and host of the Order of Man podcast, joins Sean on Battleground to discuss the importance of resilience, vulnerability, and masculinity in dealing with challenging situations. Ryan and Sean discuss how one can overcome difficult experiences, such as losing a loved one or facing mental illness, and use them as a source of strength. Ryan emphasizes the importance of focusing on the present, having a sense of purpose, and practicing self-compassion. He also highlights the need for boys to have an engaged, caring, and masculine presence in their lives to understand their emotions and channel their energy into positive outcomes. While it seems unnatural for many men, vulnerability is an essential component of being a powerful man, and it takes courage to be open about one's struggles and share them with others. By being resilient, vulnerable, and embracing masculinity in a positive way, one can make a positive impact on the world.

Highlights:

0:00 Episode Intro

4:40 Helping Men be Resilient

6:00 How Ryan’s Life Would be Different if His Father was Around

7:50 Why Kids Need Dads

14:00 Coming Forward to the Iron Council about Alcoholism

17:00 War on Masculinity

22:30 When Sean Came Back from Afghanistan

26:00 The Grammys

31:30 Do Something About It

36:30 Raising Kids

43:00 Vulnerability

46:40 Routines



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Ryan Michler, combat veteran, author, and host of the Order of Man podcast, joins Sean on Battleground to discuss the importance of resilience, vulnerability, and masculinity in dealing with challenging situations. Ryan and Sean discuss how one can overcome difficult experiences, such as losing a loved one or facing mental illness, and use them as a source of strength. Ryan emphasizes the importance of focusing on the present, having a sense of purpose, and practicing self-compassion. He also highlights the need for boys to have an engaged, caring, and masculine presence in their lives to understand their emotions and channel their energy into positive outcomes. While it seems unnatural for many men, vulnerability is an essential component of being a powerful man, and it takes courage to be open about one's struggles and share them with others. By being resilient, vulnerable, and embracing masculinity in a positive way, one can make a positive impact on the world. Highlights: 0:00 Episode Intro 4:40 Helping Men be Resilient 6:00 How Ryan’s Life Would be Different if His Father was Around 7:50 Why Kids Need Dads 14:00 Coming Forward to the Iron Council about Alcoholism 17:00 War on Masculinity 22:30 When Sean Came Back from Afghanistan 26:00 The Grammys 31:30 Do Something About It 36:30 Raising Kids 43:00 Vulnerability 46:40 Routines   <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@officialseanparnell">Subscribe to Sean’s YouTube channel</a> for full episodes and additional content - @officialseanparnell <a href="https://www.instagram.com/officialseanparnell">Follow Sean on Instagram</a> - @officalseanparnell <a href="https://twitter.com/SeanParnellUSA">Follow Sean on Twitter</a> - @SeanParnellUSA

Life is a Battleground. It’s our job to never surrender. Sean Parnell is a retired U.S. Army Infantry captain who served in some of the heaviest combat of the Afghan War.  He is the author of the bestselling memoir Outlaw Platoon and the Eric Steele novels. He is also the cofounder of the American Warrior Initiative, a charity that honors and empowers our veterans. Join Sean as he talks about leadership & life with America’s most accomplished warriors, authors, media personalities, executives & political leaders. New episodes drop every weekday! You can also watch Sean on his YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@seanparnell85

Life is a Battleground. It’s our job to never surrender. Sean Parnell is a retired U.S. Army Infantry captain who served in some of the heaviest combat of the Afghan War.  He is the author of the bestselling memoir Outlaw Platoon and the Eric Steele novels. He is also the cofounder of the American Warrior Initiative, a charity that honors and empowers our veterans. Join Sean as he talks about leadership &amp; life with America’s most accomplished warriors, authors, media personalities, executives &amp; political leaders. New episodes drop every weekday! You can also watch Sean on his YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@seanparnell85

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