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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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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