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Michael “The Menace” Johnson has spent more than 16 years fighting at the highest level in the UFC.But the real story isn’t just what happened inside the cage.It’s losing his father as a kid. Watching his mother carry the weight of the family. Learning how to turn pain, anger, losses, surgeries, and setbacks into motivation to keep moving.In this episode, Michael opens up about what it takes to be resilient, fighting through fear, taking personal responsibility, and how he kept going when life knocked him down.Follow Michael on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/menacefight/?hl=en00:00 Michael Johnson Intro00:52 Welcome Michael “The Menace” Johnson01:58 20 surgeries and 18 years of fighting02:46 The no-quit mindset that built his career04:13 Turning street fights into a UFC career05:46 Losing his father at a young age07:15 How his mother’s strength shaped him09:34 Advice for young men acting out in pain11:06 Dealing with hate, critics, and online comments13:44 What it really takes to walk into the cage15:54 Fear, nerves, and the mindset before a fight18:52 The truth about cutting weight21:31 How Michael found Springfield Fight Club22:58 Making it to the UFC in only two years24:17 The long road to The Ultimate Fighter27:30 What life was really like in the TUF house29:09 Lessons learned from Georges St-Pierre30:40 Why the new generation of fighters may lack grit34:16 How fighting lessons carry over into life35:49 Personal responsibility after a loss37:30 Michael Johnson on fighting at 4038:32 The biggest fights of his career39:51 The Dustin Poirier win and learning from karma41:39 Why losses teach the biggest lessons52:22 Michael’s relationship with Dana White and the UFC53:34 The truth about UFC fighter pay01:08:14 Why Michael still refuses to quit01:09:43 The Justin Gaethje fight——Stay up-to-date with all things Resilient by subscribing to our Resilient Times Newsletter: https://resilienttimes.substack.comRESILIENT:Follow Us On Patreon: ⁠https://patreon.com/theresilientshowFollow Us On Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/resilientshowFollow Us On Twitter:⁠ ⁠https://twitter.com/resilientshowFollow Us On TikTok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@resilientshowLIVE RESILIENT STORE:https://shop.theresilientshow.comFollow Chad: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/chadrobo_officialhttps://x.com/ChadRoboSPONSORS:Smith & Wesson: ⁠⁠https://www.smith-wesson.com⁠⁠Vortex Optics: ⁠https://vortexoptics.com⁠Gatorz Eyewear: ⁠⁠https://www.gatorz.com⁠⁠Allied Wealth: ⁠https://alliedwealth.com⁠BioPro+: ⁠⁠https://www.bioproteintech.com/CHAD30⁠⁠BioXCellerator: ⁠https://www.bioxcellerator.com⁠Core Medical: https://coremedicalgrp.com/chadpodcastcmg------The Resilient Show is a proud supporter of military and first responder communities in partnership with ⁠Mighty Oaks Foundation⁠.

Eric Metaxas is an author, speaker, and host of The Eric Metaxas Show. He believes America cannot move forward unless we remember where we came from.In this episode of The Resilient Show, Chad sits down with Eric to talk about the American Revolution, the Christian foundation of our country, the courage of our Founding Fathers, and why the story of America is not just for history books, it's vital knowledge for every American.So why does it seem the core of our history has been rewritten?Eric breaks down why the views of the current political landscape are not what this country was founded on, why virtue and faith were essential to the founding, and why this moment in America requires courage, conviction, and a willingness to fight for what is true.Links discussed in todays episode:Revolution: https://ericmetaxas.com/books/revolution/Socrates In The City: https://socratesinthecity.com/Eric Metaxas Show: https://ericmetaxas.com/Follow Eric on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ericmetaxas00:56 Welcome Eric Metaxas02:13 Eric’s New Book: Revolution03:14 Why Americans Must Know Their Story08:34 The Clash of Worldviews Behind the Revolution13:02 America Has Forgotten Who We Are17:01 The Christian Foundation of America’s Founding24:24 The Founders Signed a Death Sentence32:34 George Washington, Prayer, and Providence37:32 Faith Must Be Lived Out43:57 Freedom Is Not Normal47:42 A Republic, If You Can Keep It53:57 Immigration, Assimilation, and America’s Future01:01:04 Eric’s Biggest Takeaway From Writing Revolution01:11:30 Closing Thoughts and Where to Find Eric——Stay up-to-date with all things Resilient by subscribing to our Resilient Times Newsletter: https://resilienttimes.substack.comRESILIENT:Follow Us On Patreon: ⁠https://patreon.com/theresilientshowFollow Us On Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/resilientshowFollow Us On Twitter:⁠ ⁠https://twitter.com/resilientshowFollow Us On TikTok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@resilientshowLIVE RESILIENT STORE:https://shop.theresilientshow.comFollow Chad: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/chadrobo_officialhttps://x.com/ChadRoboSPONSORS:Smith & Wesson: ⁠⁠https://www.smith-wesson.com⁠⁠Vortex Optics: ⁠https://vortexoptics.com⁠Gatorz Eyewear: ⁠⁠https://www.gatorz.com⁠⁠Allied Wealth: ⁠https://alliedwealth.com⁠BioPro+: ⁠⁠https://www.bioproteintech.com/CHAD30⁠⁠BioXCellerator: ⁠https://www.bioxcellerator.com⁠Core Medical: https://coremedicalgrp.com/chadpodcastcmg------The Resilient Show is a proud supporter of military and first responder communities in partnership with ⁠Mighty Oaks Foundation⁠.

Veteran Recon Marine Cody Cohen’s story is built on service, pressure, and purpose.
Cody shares what it took to step into one of the most demanding communities in the Marine Corps, the mindset that was forged through training and combat, and how those lessons carried into every chapter of his life that followed.
After his time in the Marines, Cody continued serving through law enforcement before eventually coming to a crossroads that had him taking a stand for freedom amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. He then stepped into his role with Genesis Arms, where he now helps bring the GEN-12 platform to military, law enforcement, and home defense users.
This conversation goes beyond weapons and gear.
It’s about discipline, resilience, responsibility, and the kind of men who are willing to make hard decisions when others won’t.
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Genesis Arms: https://genesisarms.com
00:00 Cody Cohen’s Story
00:57 Welcome Cody Cohen
03:13 The GEN-12 and Genesis Arms
04:12 Reinventing the Shotgun
05:53 From Breaching Tool to Primary Weapon
07:09 How the GEN-12 Works
10:15 Future-Proofing the Shotgun
12:24 Military, Law Enforcement, and Home Defense
15:21 Changing Tactics for Professional Users
19:03 The First Federally Adopted Magazine-Fed Shotgun
22:16 Building Tools for the People Who Run Toward Danger
23:42 Why Cody Wanted to Become a Marine
27:07 How 9/11 Changed Cody’s Path
31:11 The Road to Marine Recon
34:29 The Superhuman Standard of Recon Training
40:06 Learning to Run and Throw Up at the Same Time
42:09 SERE School and Returning Home With Honor
45:17 The Deployment That Changed Everything
59:58 From Marine Recon to Law Enforcement
01:18:39 Living With Purpose, Faith, and Resilience
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Sidney Gordon is the founder and CEO of Core Medical Group, an entrepreneur, hunter, jiu jitsu practitioner, and advocate for helping people take ownership of their health.In this episode of The Resilient Show, Chad sits down with Syd to discuss the real cost of building success from nothing, the discipline required to lead, and why success never happens overnight. Syd shares his entrepreneurial journey, the sacrifices that came with building Core Medical Group, and the lessons he learned through every step that lead him there.Chad and Syd also dive into men’s health, hormone therapy, peptides, veteran wellness, and the work Core Medical Group is doing to support the veteran and first responder community.This conversation is about health, discipline, brotherhood, resilience, and what it takes to rebuild yourself from the inside out.00:00 Sidney Gordon Intro01:36 Welcome Sydney Gordon02:57 Core Medical, Veterans, and Health03:34 Married Into the “Punisher” Family06:22 Bow Hunting, Brotherhood, and Finding Peace09:40 Syd’s Entrepreneurial Journey12:13 Jiu Jitsu, Humility, and Service13:46 The Myth of Overnight Success17:50 Blackzilians, MMA, and Building Community24:25 From Business to Hormone Therapy29:58 The Truth About Testosterone34:37 Why Young People Are Crashing37:49 Food Quality and Taking Ownership44:33 Doing Hormone Therapy the Right Way49:17 Why Blood Work Matters56:05 Veterans, Mental Health, and Hormones01:18:06 Fixing the Veteran Health System01:23:00 Peptides, Safety, and Self-Diagnosing01:35:39 Resilience, Team, and Core’s MissionLinks mentioned in this weeks episode:Core Medical: https://coremedicalgrp.comCore Medical Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coremedhrtValor Provisions: https://valorprovisions.usFollow Syd on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sjgcore——Stay up-to-date with all things Resilient by subscribing to our Resilient Times Newsletter: https://resilienttimes.substack.comRESILIENT:Follow Us On Patreon: ⁠https://patreon.com/theresilientshowFollow Us On Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/resilientshowFollow Us On Twitter:⁠ ⁠https://twitter.com/resilientshowFollow Us On TikTok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@resilientshowLIVE RESILIENT STORE:https://shop.theresilientshow.comFollow Chad: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/chadrobo_officialhttps://x.com/ChadRoboSPONSORS:Smith & Wesson: ⁠⁠https://www.smith-wesson.com⁠⁠Vortex Optics: ⁠https://vortexoptics.com⁠Gatorz Eyewear: ⁠⁠https://www.gatorz.com⁠⁠Allied Wealth: ⁠https://alliedwealth.com⁠BioPro+: ⁠⁠https://www.bioproteintech.com/CHAD30⁠⁠BioXCellerator: ⁠https://www.bioxcellerator.com⁠Core Medical: https://coremedicalgrp.com/chadpodcastcmg------The Resilient Show is a proud supporter of military and first responder communities in partnership with ⁠Mighty Oaks Foundation⁠.

Josh McPherson is a pastor, author, founder of Stronger Man Nation, and leader of Grace City Church in Washington State. In this episode of The Resilient Show, Chad Robichaux sits down with Josh for a powerful conversation about the crisis of manhood in America, the responsibility of fathers, and why boys need more than comfort, entertainment, and passive encouragement.Josh breaks down what it means for a man to be ready, willing, and able to do his job in the service of others, no matter the cost to himself. He shares the heart behind The Stronger Boy Way, his book and rite-of-passage program designed to help fathers intentionally lead their sons into manhood through challenge, mentorship, skill-building, and affirmation.Chad and Josh also discuss the need for men to step back into leadership in their homes, churches, communities, and nation. From fatherhood and mentorship to courage, responsibility, politics, culture, and faith, this episode is a call for men to stop sitting on the sidelines and start carrying the weight they were made for.Josh also shares the vision behind Freedom Con, a gathering of Christian men focused on restoring courage, conviction, and statesmanship in a culture that desperately needs strong, godly men.00:00 Intro00:49 Welcome Josh McPherson01:18 Freedom Con and the Men’s Conference Lineup03:05 What Is The Stronger Boy Way?04:02 What Does It Mean to Be a Man?05:07 Fathers Leading Sons Into Manhood07:32 Rite of Passage as a Starting Line09:42 Patches, Challenge Coins, and Building Strong Boys13:33 Why Boys Need Intentional Fathers17:21 Why It’s Never Too Late to Start18:39 Brotherhood, Mentorship, and Mission20:45 America’s Manhood Crisis27:12 Vision, Permission, and Help for Men30:19 Why Pastors Need Moral Courage37:53 Freedom Con and Christian Statesmanship49:30 Washington State’s Valley Forge Moment01:03:53 Faith, Veterans, and the White House01:18:18 Closing Thoughts and Patreon GiveawayJOSH'S LINKS:Stronger Man Nation: https://www.strongermannation.comWarrior Poet Society: https://www.warriorpoetsupplyco.comFreedom Con - Use promo code ROBO for 50% off: https://www.freedomcon26.com/ticketsStronger Boy Way Kit: https://www.warriorpoetsupplyco.com/p...——Stay up-to-date with all things Resilient by subscribing to our Resilient Times Newsletter: https://resilienttimes.substack.comRESILIENT:Follow Us On Patreon: ⁠  / theresilientshow  Follow Us On Instagram: ⁠  / resilientshow  Follow Us On Twitter:⁠ ⁠  / resilientshow  Follow Us On TikTok:⁠ ⁠  / resilientshow  LIVE RESILIENT STORE:https://shop.theresilientshow.comFollow Chad: ⁠⁠  / chadrobo_official  https://x.com/ChadRoboSPONSORS:Smith & Wesson: ⁠⁠https://www.smith-wesson.com⁠⁠Vortex Optics: ⁠https://vortexoptics.com⁠Gatorz Eyewear: ⁠⁠https://www.gatorz.com⁠⁠Allied Wealth: ⁠https://alliedwealth.com⁠BioPro+: ⁠⁠https://www.bioproteintech.com/CHAD30⁠⁠BioXCellerator: ⁠https://www.bioxcellerator.com⁠Core Medical: https://coremedicalgrp.com/chadpodcas...------The Resilient Show is a proud supporter of military and first responder communities in partnership with ⁠Mighty Oaks Foundation⁠.