Resilience Redefined with Michael D. Ostrolenk

What if success is costing you the very life you're building it for?   In this episode of Resilience Redefined , Michael sits down with entrepreneur and Buy Back Time Formula founder George Rivera to unpack a tension many leaders feel but rarely articulate: being cash rich but time poor.   George shares his personal journey from building a successful business to realizing that achievement without...

In this episode of Resilience Redefined, host Michael Ostrolenk speaks with James Michael Sama about identity, resilience, and the evolving challenges facing modern men.   James shares his journey into personal development, the impact of social media on dating and relationships, and why empathy and character matter more than ever.   Together, they discuss: – Embodying your future self – The import...

In this episode of Resilience Redefined , I sit down with Shannon Coulter , creator of Planet Fassa, to explore how technology is quietly reshaping childhood, family dynamics, and emotional development.   Shannon shares her journey from communication consultant to wellness advocate, and why she believes play and imagination are essential skills we're losing in a screen-saturated world. We unpack t...

In this episode of Resilience Redefined , host Michael Osterlenk speaks with financial educator and author Michael Santonato 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 philosop...

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 expl...

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-mi...

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-dri...

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 expe...

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 matte...

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...

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 b...

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 heal...

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 ritua...

In this episode of Resilience Redefined , host Michael Ostrolenk sits down with Tony Cohen , founder of Feel Safe Daily , to explore how self-defense training can empower women and reshape the way we think about personal safety.   Tony shares his journey from a military background to building a community dedicated to helping women develop confidence, awareness, and life-saving skills. Together, th...

In this episode of Resilience Redefined , host Michael Ostrolenk speaks with Will Brink, a health and fitness pioneer with over 30 years of experience in nutrition, supplements, and human performance.   Will shares his journey into fitness after a personal health crisis, explores the evolution of fitness and nutrition trends, and offers science-backed insights into supplements like creatine and wh...

In this episode of Resilience Redefined , host Michael Ostrolenk sits down with Tommy Richardson, a retired U.S. Marine Corps infantryman turned Navy SEAL. Tommy shares his journey of growth, resilience, and leadership—revealing lessons from military training that apply far beyond the battlefield.   From running into metaphorical gunfire to mastering the basics, Tommy explains how resilience, team...

In this episode of Resilience Redefined , I sit down with former Navy SEAL and tactical fitness coach Stew Smith to talk about his new book, The Never Quit Mindset . Stew shares hard-earned lessons from his military career and decades of coaching, offering a practical roadmap for resilience and mental toughness.   From learning how to get comfortable in discomfort to understanding why recovery is...

In this episode of Resilience Redefined , host Michael Ostrolenk sits down with  Vina Parmar , healer and founder of Awakening Creative Arts . Vina shares her remarkable journey from a corporate career into the healing arts, where she discovered the transformative power of family constellation therapy, hypnotherapy, and sacred art .   We explore how these modalities help address trauma, restore ba...

In this episode of Resilience Redefined , host Michael Ostrolenk sits down with retired Navy SEAL commander, leadership consultant, and bestselling author Rich Diviney .   Rich brings powerful insights from his years in the SEALs, including the creation of the SEAL Mind Gym for optimizing performance under extreme pressure. Together, they explore how to build resilience and adaptability in the fac...

In this episode of Resilience Redefined , Michael sits down with Heather Lee, a psychotherapist and expert in mind-body medicine. Heather shares her journey into therapy, the exploration of non-ordinary states of consciousness, and the role of psychedelics in healing and transformation.   We dive into the importance of integrating psychedelic experiences, the rise of feminine energy in the current...

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.   Fro...

In this episode of Resilience Redefined , host Michael Osterlenk sits down with Joseph Gleed —a self-defense expert, Krav Maga instructor, and trauma therapist with over two decades of experience. Joseph shares his powerful journey from martial arts into trauma recovery, the creation of the Victor Course , and his decade-long undercover work rescuing human trafficking victims. He explains how inte...

In this episode of Resilience Redefined , host Michael Ostrolenk speaks with futurist Natasha Vita-More , whose work bridges the worlds of arts, philosophy, and technology. They explore the evolution of longevity science, the integration of artificial intelligence into daily life, and the cutting-edge research on neuroplasticity and epigenetics. Natasha shares insights on the importance of maintai...

In this powerful episode of Resilience Redefined , host Michael Ostrolenk is joined by renowned functional medicine expert Dr. Jerry Bailey for a deep dive into the growing crisis of men's health. They unpack PHAT syndrome —a combination of polyhormonal, adrenal, and testosterone deficiencies—and explore why so many men are unknowingly suffering in silence.   Dr. Bailey shares practical strategies...

What does it really take to build unshakable discipline?   In this episode of Resilience Redefined , host Michael Ostrolenk explores the layered nature of discipline—not as brute force willpower, but as an intentional practice built on mindset, physiology, and social frameworks. Learn how aligning your mind and body, clarifying your purpose, and cultivating meaningful accountability can create las...