Conversations in Courage: Ryan Michler on Identity, Resilience, and Male Mental Health

Michelle Lena’s Limitless

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In today's raw and heartfelt episode of Limitless with Michelle Lena, we sit down with Ryan Michler, a two-time author, Iraq combat veteran, father, and founder of Order of Man. Ryan shares his journey from growing up without a father to creating a movement that helps men step into their true roles and take ownership of their lives.

Michelle and Ryan dive deep into men's mental health, discussing the struggles with suicide, alcoholism, and the end of Ryan's 18-year marriage. They explore the lessons learned from Ryan's childhood, his military service in Iraq, and how these experiences shaped his mission to help men lead, protect, and provide.

This episode is a powerful testament to the importance of community, self-awareness, and the quiet confidence that comes from facing life's challenges head-on. Whether you're a man looking to improve your life or someone seeking to understand the male experience better, Ryan's story and insights will leave you inspired and empowered.

00:00 - Michelle Lena interviews Iraq combat veteran Ryan Michlereghe on Limitless

02:59 - I absolutely love this movement that you have created

03:45 - You say writing a book is like giving birth

07:48 - Life gives you a gift, and I think that gift is called wisdom

08:33 - Michelle: I agree with what you said about experiences giving us wisdom

16:26 - It's good that you're addressing it now

19:28 - You didn't have a strong male father figure growing up, correct

25:35 - It's when it comes at the expense of others that it's a problem

26:05 - The core tenants of the movement are to protect, to provide and to preside

27:31 - You say leadership is about service and not just barking at somebody

29:23 - What do you mean by power, and what is some examples with power

30:28 - So let's talk about protect. Obviously, when people say that, they naturally go to physical protection

35:27 - Most people just don't know. Well, in all fairness, uh, we do have to be fair here

36:38 - I want to talk about your military career because the military is near

42:41 - What do you attribute your unit coming home to? God watching over you

46:42 - You went through a divorce after 18 years of marriage

49:22 - There were moments in that process where you contemplated suicide

50:58 - You took ownership of everything. So did you consider yourself an addict

56:21 - One of the underlying threads of this conversation is empowerment

57:45 - This month is suicide prevention month, and men take their lives

01:04:42 - Mendez says men need to appreciate what women bring to the table

01:09:08 - Just to touch base with the suicide prevention and just because that's top of mind

01:11:47 - You have some great advice for people dealing with depression and suicidal thoughts

01:14:00 - Ryan: When I went to college, a professor asked me to choose one word

Thank you for listening to today's episode. Stay tuned for more inspiring stories and join us in the journey to living a limitless life.

Connect with Ryan Michler: www.orderofman.com

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