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The Resilient Author with Kary Youman

The Resilient Author Podcast explores the architecture of impact. Host Kary Youman goes behind the scenes with nonfiction authors who have turned personal setbacks into proprietary frameworks. These aren’t just stories about writing; they are deep dives into how resilience is codified into a legacy. Through structured, high-fidelity conversations, Kary extracts the "hard-won wisdom" from leaders who have faced down the setbacks of the build to bring their message to the world. Whether you are a

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39:17

The Courage to Tell Your Story with NORTH

The Resilient Author with Kary Youman ·

2026/01/08

If you’ve been carrying a story but don’t know where to start, I’d love to invite you to my FREE 5-Day Speak Your Book Challenge. Join us at https://www.voicetobook.co/challenge and let’s get your story moving.I sat down with North for a grounded and vulnerable conversation about identity, healing, and becoming whole. We talk about the experiences that shaped them, the lessons they learned along the way, and the steady work of creating a life that feels true. If you value honest reflection

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Leading Through Adversity with Ray Hartjen

The Resilient Author with Kary Youman ·

2026/01/01

If you’ve been carrying a story but don’t know where to start, I’d love to invite you to my FREE 5-Day Speak Your Book Challenge. Join us at https://www.voicetobook.co/challenge and let’s get your story moving.Kary Youman talks with Ray Hartjen about leadership, resilience, and the power of owning your story. Ray shares candid lessons from his personal and professional life, exploring how true leadership is built on self-awareness, service, and integrity. If you’ve ever faced a season of

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52:43

Nadine Ellis on Poetry, Presence, and the Stories...

The Resilient Author with Kary Youman ·

2025/12/23

I sat down with Nadine for a thoughtful and heartfelt conversation about poetry, presence, and the inner work that shapes creative people. We talk about how she finds meaning in everyday moments, how grief softened her voice, and why slowing down has strengthened her connection to her art. If you’re drawn to creativity, reflection, or the power of language, you’ll appreciate this episode. Subscribe for more grounded conversations on growth and expression Learn more about Nadine:

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65:08

Jonathan Hutton on Purpose, Recovery, and Becoming...

The Resilient Author with Kary Youman ·

2025/12/16

I sat down with Jonathan for an honest and reflective conversation about purpose, recovery, and the courage it takes to grow past who you used to be. We explore the moments that shaped him, the inner work that continues today, and how faith, consistency, and vulnerability keep him grounded. If you’re on a path of becoming, you’ll find a lot of value in this episode. Learn more about Jonathan: https://unflappable.press/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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42:58

Kira Hartley on Grief, Growth, and Finding Herself Again

The Resilient Author with Kary Youman ·

2025/12/11

I sat down with Kira Hartley for a grounded conversation about grief, healing, and personal growth. We talk about the moments that broke her open, how she’s rebuilding her life with more honesty and intention, and what she’s learning about motherhood, self worth, and becoming who she truly is. If you’re moving through change or reconnecting with yourself after a hard season, this conversation will land. Subscribe for more grounded conversations on life and becoming Listen to more episodes:

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38:30

The Power of Owning Your Light with Kristin Massey

The Resilient Author with Kary Youman ·

2025/12/04

If you’ve been carrying a story but don’t know where to start, I’d love to invite you to my FREE 5-Day Speak Your Book Challenge. Join us at https://www.voicetobook.co/challenge and let’s get your story moving.In this episode, I sit down with author and storyteller Kristin Massey for a grounded conversation about resilience, creativity, and trusting your own voice. Kristin shares stories from her childhood, her JOAT method, and what she learned by studying the human condition through timeless

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39:42

Healing, Self Love, and Letting Life Slow You Down

The Resilient Author with Kary Youman ·

2025/11/25

If you’ve been carrying a story but don’t know where to start, I’d love to invite you to my FREE 5-Day Speak Your Book Challenge. Join us at https://www.voicetobook.co/challenge and let’s get your story moving.I sat down with Kathryn Remati for a grounded conversation about self love, healing, and the power of slowing down. We talk about the moments that reshaped her, the practices that keep her centered, and the deeper work of learning to trust yourself again. If you’re into growth, reflection,

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46:53

The Wisdom of Recovery with Daryl Dittmer

The Resilient Author with Kary Youman ·

2025/11/20

If you’ve been carrying a story but don’t know where to start, I’d love to invite you to my FREE 5-Day Speak Your Book Challenge. Join us at https://www.voicetobook.co/challenge and let’s get your story moving.In this episode, Kary sits down with Daryl Dittmer, a man whose life and work reflect decades of hard-earned wisdom in recovery. Together, they unpack what it really means to live an authentic sober life, one that’s grounded in service, spiritual growth, and personal responsibility. Daryl

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64:42

Jessica Morris on Sobriety, Faith, and Higher Powered

The Resilient Author with Kary Youman ·

2025/11/20

If you’ve been carrying a story but don’t know where to start, I’d love to invite you to my FREE 5-Day Speak Your Book Challenge. Join us at https://www.voicetobook.co/challenge and let’s get your story moving. Author Jessica Morris opens up about recovery, faith, and the making of Higher Powered. We talk sobriety, resilience, and the creative process behind a book that aims to tell the truth without losing compassion. If you are navigating healing or writing from lived experience, this

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56:25

Surviving High Conflict Divorce with Lisa Johnson

The Resilient Author with Kary Youman ·

2025/11/20

If you’ve been carrying a story but don’t know where to start, I’d love to invite you to my FREE 5-Day Speak Your Book Challenge. Join us at https://www.voicetobook.co/challenge and let’s get your story moving. In this episode, I sit down with high conflict divorce strategist Lisa Johnson, co-author of Been There, Got Out, for a raw and eye-opening conversation about legal abuse, parental alienation, and surviving narcissistic partners. Lisa breaks down how high conflict divorces escalate, why

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Michelle Collins on Healing, Mindfulness, and Finding...

The Resilient Author with Kary Youman ·

2025/11/20

If you’ve been carrying a story but don’t know where to start, I’d love to invite you to my FREE 5-Day Speak Your Book Challenge. Join us at https://www.voicetobook.co/challenge and let’s get your story moving. In this episode, I sit down with Michelle Collins, grief educator, mindfulness teacher, and author of Surviving Spouse or Partner Suicide Loss and Supporting a Survivor of Spouse or Partner Suicide Loss. After losing her husband to suicide, Michelle faced the unimaginable — and slowly

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47:43

Scott Mocha on Faith, Recovery, and the Power of Change

The Resilient Author with Kary Youman ·

2025/11/20

If you’ve been carrying a story but don’t know where to start, I’d love to invite you to my FREE 5-Day Speak Your Book Challenge. Join us at https://www.voicetobook.co/challenge and let’s get your story moving. Author and entrepreneur Scott Mocha shares his powerful story of transformation — from nightclub DJ battling addiction to faith-driven creator and founder of Impossible Path. After surviving a near-fatal overdose, Scott’s life took a radical turn. His memoir, A Row With Two Chairs,

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35:50

Writing Through Grief: John DeDakis on Resilience,...

The Resilient Author with Kary Youman ·

2025/11/20

If you’ve been carrying a story but don’t know where to start, I’d love to invite you to my free 5-Day Speak Your Book Challenge. Join us at https://www.voicetobook.co/challenge and let’s get your story moving. Author and former CNN journalist John DeDakis shares his inspiring journey of turning pain into purpose through writing. With 45 years in journalism — including interviews with Presidents Reagan and Carter — John brings depth, authenticity, and compassion to his six-book Lark Chadwick

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Writing Through Grief with John DeDakis

The Resilient Author with Kary Youman ·

2025/11/13

Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with John DeDakis — award-winning novelist, writing coach, and former CNN Senior Copy Editor — to talk about resilience, writing through grief, and how storytelling can heal. John shares his journey from covering presidents to confronting personal loss, and how those experiences became the foundation for his Lark Chadwick Mystery/Suspense Series. We discuss the lessons he learned through rejection and perseverance, the courage it takes to face grief ...

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Faith, Recovery, and the Power of Change with Scott...

The Resilient Author with Kary Youman ·

2025/11/13

Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with Scott Mocha, author of A Row With Two Chairs and founder of Impossible Path, to talk about addiction, faith, and the courage it takes to start again. Scott shares his powerful journey from being a nightclub DJ caught in addiction to surviving a near-fatal overdose and finding faith in the most unexpected way. What began as a reluctant embrace of spirituality became the foundation for a new life — one rooted in purpose, creativity, and service. W...

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34:29

Teri Brown on Love, Loss, and the Power of Adventure

The Resilient Author with Kary Youman ·

2025/11/06

Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with Teri, author of 10 Little Rules for a Double-Butted Adventure, to talk about her incredible cross-country tandem bike journey and how it became a story of healing, courage, and rediscovering purpose. Teri shares what it was like to cycle 3,102 miles across the United States with her husband Bruce during the COVID summer, the lessons they learned about communication, patience, and love, and how she turned that experience into a book that continue...

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Faith, Spirits, and the Supernatural | D. Paul on...

The Resilient Author with Kary Youman ·

2025/11/06

Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with D. Paul — a Disabled Veteran, Native American Holy Man, and author of Mysteries at the Wyndham Inn — to talk about faith, spirit, and the unseen world. D. Paul shares stories from his years investigating haunted places, confronting dark entities, and helping people find peace and healing. We discuss his unique spiritual journey as a Heyoka, his connection to both Native tradition and Christian faith, and how writing became a way to channel the m...

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47:36

How Authenticity Shapes Leadership, Storytelling, and...

The Resilient Author with Kary Youman ·

2025/10/30

Send us a text In this episode of The Resilient Author Podcast, I sit down with Joel Conwell — a former pastor, leadership coach, and author whose journey from ministry to tech reveals the deep link between authenticity and resilience. Joel is the author of Your Missing X-Factor and The Boy in the Tree, two books that challenge how we define success and strength. Together, we unpack what it means to present yourself authentically in professional spaces without losing humility — and how v...

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41:48

How Stories Heal: Finding Truth Through The Narrative...

The Resilient Author with Kary Youman ·

2025/10/30

Send us a text In this episode, I had the honor of sitting down with Dr. Rod Berger, a journalist, author, and global storyteller who has conducted over 4,000 interviews with some of the most fascinating people on the planet — from world leaders and innovators to athletes and educators. Our conversation centers around his new book, The Narrative Edge: Authentic Storytelling That Meets the Moment, and the lessons he’s learned after years of listening to stories that span cultures, faiths, and ...

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From Cybersecurity to Storytelling: Jamari Torian on...

The Resilient Author with Kary Youman ·

2025/10/23

Send us a text What happens when a cybersecurity specialist turns his recurring dreams into an epic fantasy world? In this episode, I sit down with Jamari Torian, IT specialist, cybersecurity grad student, and author of the Sunder World series, to talk about the balance between technology and creativity. Jamari shares how his dreams sparked the idea for his fantasy world, the challenges of writing as an indie author, and what he’s learned about discipline, mindset, and perseverance along the ...

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