Unbroken From The Ashes

Craig Douglas spent 20 years in law enforcement with rolls as a SWAT operator, SWAT commander, and under cover narcotics detective after a tenure as an Army Ranger. Born from eye-opening and nearly life-ending experiences that showed him that traditional martial arts and defensive tactics totally fall apart under real life pressure, he was determined to find what REALLY works. He has since created...

Ryan Stephens is a US Marine Combat Vet, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 2nd degree Black Belt, competitive shooter, MMA practitioner, entrepreneur, and host of the viral Mindset Minute video series on TikTok Among his tours to Iraq with the Marines, Ryan served as a Combat Motorcycle Operator during the initial push into Iraq. Ryan is not only a 2nd degree black belt Martial Arts Instructor Trainer for the M...

In Part 1 of Conquering Mountains, Jes dives into her journey on Kilimanjaro as well as her emotional struggles in surviving an abusive relationship. The courage to continue is crucial, whether facing personal challenges or conquering towering peaks. Each step and risk brings you closer to success. Join us on this journey and share your experiences; let's grow and heal together. Follow us: - Y...

Ryan Stephens is a US Marine Combat Vet, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 2nd degree Black Belt, competitive shooter, MMA practitioner, entrepreneur, and host of the viral Mindset Minute video series on TikTok Among his tours to Iraq with the Marines, Ryan served as a Combat Motorcycle Operator during the initial push into Iraq. Ryan is not only a 2nd degree black belt Martial Arts Instructor Trainer for the M...

In Part 2 of Amanda’s story, we discussed how she managed to escape from her sex traffickers and her journey to becoming physically, emotionally, and spiritually “unbroken.” Her story is absolutely incredible! Join us on this journey and share your experiences; let's grow and heal together. Follow us: YouTube: @UnbrokenFromTheAshes Unbroken Instagram: @Unbroken. From. The. Ashes James' Ins...

Amanda's story of survival of a religious cult and being sold for sex by both her "boyfriend" AND her father is simultaneously gut wrenching and deeply inspiring. Join us as we dive into Amanda's story of overcoming and becoming "Unbroken." James got pretty sick during the recording of this video and was mostly non-participatory. The melphalan chemo for the transplant k...

In this episode, we dive into some of the major driving forces that drive our desire to train and seek out “doing hard things.” Jes talks about overcoming significant PTSD and James discusses a major turning point in his priorities after a loved one was brutally victimized. Join us on this journey and share your experiences; let's grow and heal together. Follow us: YouTube: @UnbrokenFromTheAsh...

This episode was recorded during my first bone marrow transplant in mid-May, 2024. In this episode, we discuss the concept of "Battle Planning," how we plan for everything between climbing a mountain to managing financial goals. But first, we first have a discussion on when in life it was hardest to persevere, prompted by a random draw of a "Table Topics" card. Join us on this...

Who is Jessica Ash?? In this episode, we dive into Jes' history of how she went from living in poverty, having a sociopathic drug-dealing father, and enduring physical and emotional abuse from loved ones to becoming an incredible mother, successful professional, and loving wife. How did Jes reinvent herself, heal, and become Unbroken? How does she find courage to seek the lessons taught throug...

Who is James Ash?? In this episode, we dive into James' history and what has given him the ability to have fortitude, grit, and perseverance through suffering and how he has now found gratitude despite an incurable cancer diagnosis. Join us on this journey and share your experiences; let's grow and heal together. Follow us: YouTube: @UnbrokenFromTheAshes Unbroken Instagram: @Unbroken. From...

We all face hardships and so many of us have been "broken" by life. We have had incredible challenges in our lives, but now we face the largest yet - an incurable cancer. In our first episode we (James and Jes) talk about why we are making ourselves extremely vulnerable in the face of Multiple Myeloma, our emotional struggles with this diagnosis, our resistance to exposing our struggles...

Have you ever felt broken? Felt like you couldn’t go on? James and Jessica Ash discuss becoming “unbroken” from life’s traumas, lessons learned through hardships, mental and emotional health, and their journey. James was recently diagnosed with an incurable cancer (Multiple Myeloma); these episodes are a memorial of his experiences for his family, lessons for his sons, and those who might be going...