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Combat PTSD Science: Harvard Trained Psychologist Reveals The Truth | TRS 061 Jun 09, 2025

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In this episode of The Resilient Show, Chad Robichaux is joined by clinical health psychologist and freediving instructor, Dr. Lindsay Bira.

Filmed on North Bimini Island, their conversation unpacks how chronic stress and untreated PTSD inflame the body and accelerate heart disease, and why evidence-based exposure therapy, paired with slow-breath drills and the mammalian dive reflex, can reverse the damage. Chad and Dr. Bira plan dynamic- and static-apnea challenges that turn freediving into a “bench-press for the frontal lobe,” teach viewers how interoceptive breath-holds stop panic in its tracks, and explore faith, purpose, and community as force-multipliers for long-term healing and elite performance underwater and on land.

Dr. Lindsay Bira, PhD is a Harvard-trained clinical health psychologist, trauma researcher, and PADI freediving instructor. Published in Nature and featured by NPR, Science, and Forbes, she previously served active-duty military and veterans for the U.S. Department of Defense. Today she leads Ocean Oriented, translating cutting-edge mental-health science into ocean-based training that builds resilience, performance, and well-being worldwide.

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Kyle Morgan: Delta Force Operator, Radisson Blu Hotel Rescue Mission, & Near-Fatal Overdose | TRS 060 Jun 02, 2025

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In this episode of The Resilient Show, Chad Robichaux is joined by former Delta Force Operator & CEO of Blu Bearing Solutions, Kyle Morgan.

Kyle recounts the fateful morning of the 2015 Radisson Blu hotel siege in Bamako, Mali, explaining how an impromptu team cleared seven floors under sustained fire to free hostages and prevent further bloodshed.

He then pulls back the curtain on the hidden cost of Special Operations. The multiple concussions, spiraling PTSD, and a near-fatal overdose that shattered his world. The conversation moves from the brink of divorce and rock-bottom addiction to the faith-driven sobriety that rebuilt his family, the founding of Blu Bearing Solutions to train protectors with a servant’s heart, and the daily disciplines that keep him grounded in purpose today.

Kyle Morgan served nearly two decades in U.S. Army Special Operations, rising from Green Beret to a Tier-One special-mission unit operator with deployments across the Middle East and Africa. Decorated for valor during the Radisson Blu rescue, he now leads Blu Bearing Solutions and speaks nationally on resilience and faith.

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Tariffs, Inflation & Recession: Are You Financially Prepared? | TRS 059 May 26, 2025

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In this episode of The Resilient Show, Chad Robichaux is joined by financial strategist and founder of Allied Wealth Management, Ryan Wheless.

Ryan breaks down the threats looming over America’s financial future from the weakening U.S. dollar and Social Security’s instability to the hidden impact of tariffs, inflation, and massive government overspending. This conversation covers practical ways to prepare, where to invest, and how financial resilience is directly tied to national and personal stability.

Whether you're worried about your 401(k), curious about the value of gold and crypto, or simply want to understand how global policy is affecting your wallet—this episode delivers insight you won’t hear on mainstream media.

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Ex-Navy Rescue Swimmer Goes Blind on Everest | TRS 058 May 19, 2025

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In this jaw-dropping episode of The Resilient Show with Chad Robichaux, former U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer and best-selling author Brian Dickinson recounts the harrowing day he became one of the only people to ever solo summit Mount Everest only to go completely snow blind during the descent.

Brian shares the moments that shaped his resilience from childhood trauma to losing his grandfather during elite Navy training, to his miraculous survival on the world’s tallest mountain. A real-life tale of courage, purpose, and God's presence in the chaos.

In 2011, Brian achieved the incredible feat of soloing the summit of Mount Everest. But on his descent, tragedy struck he went completely snow blind, stranded at 29,000 feet with no vision, no guide, and dwindling oxygen. What should have been a three-hour descent stretched into a harrowing seven-hour battle for survival. Facing a devastating fall and the relentless elements, Brian relied on unshakable faith, unwavering focus, and sheer determination to make it down alive.

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Navy SEAL to DEVGRU: Cole Fackler's Resilient Story May 12, 2025

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In this episode of The Resilient Show, Chad Robichaux is joined by former Navy SEAL, Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU), and co-founder of GBRS Group, Cole Fackler.

From surfing as a teenager in Virginia Beach to leading one of the most innovative tactical companies in the world, Cole shares his journey through elite special operations, founding GBRS Group, and transforming combat experience into life-saving training and gear. Cole opens up about his first gunfight, the brutal intensity of green team, what makes true leadership in war, and how he's using failure and fear to shape the next generation.

Cole Fackler is a former U.S. Navy SEAL who served for 17 years in Naval Special Warfare. During his military career, he was a member of SEAL Team 10 and later joined the elite Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU). After sustaining injuries from his intense deployment schedule, he was medically retired from the Navy. Cole went on to found GBRS Group a company specializing in tactical training and gear alongside teammate DJ Shipley.

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Real‑Life Florida Man: US Marine Veteran Wrestles Gators, Survives Bullet, & Fights PTSD | TRS 056 May 05, 2025

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You’ve seen the viral videos - Now hear the full story.

In this episode of The Resilient Show, Chad Robichaux is joined by former USMC Veteran, licensed alligator trapper and founder of Project Savior Outdoors, Mike Dragich.

Mike shares his wild journey: from being shot in the chest, surviving near-death, giving his life to Christ and to becoming known nationwide for wrestling 10-foot gators in the streets. This is a story of redemption, raw masculinity, and spiritual warfare. If you've ever wondered how faith, violence, and brotherhood can coexist

Mike Dragich, widely recognized as the "Blue Collar Brawler," is a multifaceted individual: a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter, licensed Florida alligator trapper, and founder of the nonprofit organization Project Savior Outdoors. His life's journey is marked by resilience, faith, and a commitment to serving others.

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Whistleblower Reveals What Raytheon is Really Doing in Antarctica | TRS 055 Apr 28, 2025

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Do you ever wonder why you can't just visit Antarctica? A whistleblower joins Chad Robichaux to reveal what Raytheon is really doing in Antarctica.

In this episode of The Resilient Show, Chad Robichaux is joined by former Navy serviceman and Raytheon Contractor, Eric Hecker.

Eric reveals the shocking truth about hidden technologies, classified operations in Antarctica, deep-state surveillance programs, and how global elites manipulate the public narrative. From directed energy weapons to underground facilities, he uncovers the secrets most people aren’t meant to know.

Eric Hecker is a former U.S. Navy serviceman and ex-Raytheon contractor who worked as a firefighter and plumber at the Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station in Antarctica. During his tenure at the facility, Hecker claims to have observed advanced technologies, including directed energy weapons and faster-than-light communication systems. He has testified before Congress, sharing his experiences and raising concerns about undisclosed technologies and their potential implications. Hecker also alleges involvement in government programs such as the Stargate Project and MK ULTRA during his youth, which he believes influenced his later career and perspectives.

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From Jail to Navy SEAL to the French Foreign Legion - Taylor Cavanaugh | TRS 054 Apr 21, 2025

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In this episode of The Resilient Show, Chad Robichaux is joined by Former United States Navy SEAL & French Foreign Legionnaire, Taylor Cavanaugh.

Taylor Cavanaugh's journey is unlike any you've heard before, one marked by failure, redemption, and the relentless pursuit of purpose.

Taylor opens up about his troubled youth, addiction, time in jail, and how he defied all odds to become a Navy SEAL and later a Legionnaire. Chad & Taylor talk about near-death moments, the dangers of misplaced identity, and the power of faith, discipline, and second chances.

Taylor Cavanaugh is a former Navy SEAL from SEAL Team Seven and the only known Navy SEAL to also serve in the French Foreign Legion. After a turbulent journey marked by addiction, jail time, and personal failure, he turned his life around through discipline, faith, and service. As a SEAL sniper and JTAC with deployments to the Middle East and later as a Legionnaire operating in South America and Eastern Europe, Taylor’s story is one of redemption, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of purpose.

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Richie McGinniss: Inside the Riots, Outside the Narrative | TRS 053 Apr 14, 2025

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What really happened in CHAZ, Portland, and Kenosha?

In this episode of The Resilient Show, Chad Robichaux is joined by journalist and filmmaker Richie McGinniss, who was embedded on the front lines during some of America’s most volatile riots from the CHAZ zone in Seattle to the unrest in Kenosha & Portland.

Richie shares what it was like to be inside the riots but outside the narrative — capturing raw, unfiltered truth while the media framed a very different story. He opens up about coming to DC & supporting Obama, his time working with The Daily Caller & Mark Levine, his experience during the Kyle Rittenhouse incident, and how seeking truth in chaotic environments requires both resilience and conviction.

This conversation is a must-watch for anyone curious about media bias, the collapse of honest journalism, and what it means to stand for truth — even when it costs everything.

Richie McGinniss is a filmmaker, former Chief Video Director for The Daily Caller, and a widely recognized voice for independent journalism. His on-the-ground footage from Kenosha and CHAZ has been seen around the world and continues to spark conversations about media trust and political unrest.

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Near-Death Experiences That PROVE Heaven is Real with John Burke | TRS 052 Apr 07, 2025

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In this episode of The Resilient Show, Chad Robichaux is joined by New York Times bestselling Author of No Perfect People Allowed, Imagine Heaven and Imagine the God of Heaven, Pastor John Burke.

Chad and John dive deep into near-death experiences (NDEs) and the compelling evidence they offer for the afterlife and the reality of heaven. They explore real accounts of people who have encountered spiritual realities after death and discuss how these stories align with biblical truth. If you've ever wondered is there life after death?, this conversation will challenge your thinking, stir your faith, and awaken your imagination to the hope of eternity.

John Burke is the founding pastor of Gateway Church in Austin, Texas, a Christian speaker, and the author of the bestselling Imagine Heaven, which compiles research from over 1,000 near-death experiences. Once a skeptic himself, John now helps millions discover spiritual awakening, the character of God, and the evidence for the afterlife from both scripture and testimony. His work has inspired countless seekers to explore what truly awaits us beyond this life.

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