Have you ever thought, “My story doesn’t matter” or “Nobody wants to hear what I’ve been through”? You’re not alone — but you’re wrong.

In this episode of Resilient Talks w/ Nat Martin, I break down why every person has a story worth sharing. Whether you’ve faced adversity, loss, trauma, success, or transformation — your story carries lessons, inspiration, and hope that someone else desperately needs.

Sharing your story isn’t just about helping others. It’s also a form of healing for yourself. When you tell your story, you release it from your mind and heart, and you begin transforming pain into purpose.

👉 What you’ll take away:

• Why storytelling is one of the most powerful tools for resilience

• How to know when you’re ready to share (and when you’re not)

• Why your story doesn’t need a big platform, title, or following to matter

• How vulnerability creates real connection

• Why your voice is your superpower

This episode is a call to action: if you’ve been sitting on your story, it’s time to start sharing it. Whether it’s in a journal, a conversation, or on a podcast, don’t underestimate the impact your story can have.

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💪 Always be amazing. Always be resilient.

What does resilience look like through the eyes of a teenager? In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with my son, Nasir, to explore the powerful lessons he’s learned about bouncing back, pushing through, and staying motivated — even when life gets tough.

From balancing academics and sports to dealing with everyday challenges, Nasir shares how he uses tools like music, goal-setting, and breaking big goals into smaller steps to stay focused. His message is simple but powerful: Keep going. Tough it out.

This episode is filled with wisdom that applies to all ages. Whether you’re a teen navigating school and identity, a parent supporting your child, or a leader guiding others, you’ll walk away inspired by Nasir’s words.

👉 What you’ll take away:

• A teen’s raw perspective on resilience

• How young people can develop “mental toolboxes” for tough times

• The role of mindset, goals, and small steps in creating momentum

• The reminder that perseverance isn’t complicated: it’s a daily choice

✨ Parents, mentors, youth leaders — this episode is a great reminder of how resilience can be cultivated at any stage of life. Teens and young adults — this one is for you, from someone who’s right there in the journey.

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💪 Always be amazing. Always be resilient.

In this deeply personal solo episode, I reflect on the power of giving people their flowers while they’re still alive — honoring, celebrating, and thanking the ones who have shaped our lives.

For over 20 years in the military and beyond, I’ve celebrated others — from baby showers to retirements — but rarely felt celebrated myself. In this conversation, I share what it’s like to give endlessly, to hold onto a forever flower from my son, and to learn how gratitude, even for pain and betrayal, can grow resilience.

✨ You’ll take away:

• Why waiting until someone is gone is too late to honor them

• How to start celebrating yourself, not just others

• The role gratitude (even toward hardships) plays in building resilience

• A reminder to give thanks and appreciation now

This is your call to action: 🌸 Say thank you today. Celebrate today. Give flowers today.

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💪 Always be amazing. Always be resilient.

Leadership isn’t about a title, a corner office, or a rank on your sleeve — it’s about who you are and how you show up every day.

In this solo episode of Resilient Talks, I’m pulling from my 20 years of military leadership and mentorship under Dr. John C. Maxwell to break down what it really means to develop the leader within you.

👉 Here’s what you’ll discover in this episode:

• Why leadership starts with leading yourself first

• The truth: positions and titles don’t make you a leader

• How bad leaders from my past shaped the type of leader I refused to be

• Lessons from failing as a leader (and growing because of it)

• Why personality types, communication, and self-awareness are critical for leaders

• How to strengthen your “leadership muscle” with mentorship, assessments, and growth

✨ Want to grow as a leader? You can book me for a personal DISC assessment consultation or a team training for your organization. Visit iamnatmartin.com to learn more.

Whether you’re leading a family, a team, or just yourself, this episode will push you to claim your role as a leader and start building the qualities that last.

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💪 Always be amazing. Always be resilient.

In this short solo episode of Resilient Talks, I get real about the difference between being a thinker and a doer — and why so many of us delay our own success by waiting for the “perfect” time to start.

I open up about my own journey with this podcast and how I almost delayed launching it because I told myself I didn’t have the right equipment, the right setup, or the right timing. Truth is — I had enough to start, but excuses and limiting beliefs almost kept me stuck.

👉 Here’s what I share in this quick episode:

• Why so many dreams go to the grave unfinished

• How limiting beliefs (“I’m not ready,” “I don’t have enough”) paralyze us

• The importance of focusing on the who (who can help) instead of the how

• Why action — even messy action — beats perfection every time

• How to use SMART goals to break down big dreams into doable steps

• The truth: it’s never too late to start

If you’ve ever felt stuck, delayed your goals, or let perfectionism get in the way, this short but powerful reminder will give you the push you need to stop waiting and start doing.

✨ Resilience isn’t just about overcoming setbacks. Sometimes it’s about overcoming the excuses in your own head and finally moving forward.

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💪 Always be amazing. Always be resilient.

In this episode of Resilient Talks, I sit down with Darrell Anderson, the creator and host of the Man2Man360 Podcast. Darrell has built a platform specifically for men — encouraging them to navigate life, faith, and manhood with confidence, purpose, and resilience.

We dive into:

• Why Darrell launched Man2Man360 after decades in men’s ministry

• His “avatar” listener, Keyshon — a 28-year-old man navigating adulthood, fatherhood, and personal growth

• The struggles many men face when growing up without a father figure and how positive male role models can fill the gap

• How to encourage men to build resilience through faith, discipline, and accountability

• The difference between “toxic masculinity” and healthy masculinity grounded in love and responsibility

• How faith in Jesus Christ fuels empowerment and direction for men

Darrell shares how 2020 shifted everything for him — working as an essential worker during the pandemic, experiencing fear firsthand, and still finding the courage to launch his podcast in the middle of chaos. He reminds us that resilience isn’t just about bouncing back — it’s about stepping into your God-given role, leading with love, and making intentional choices that shape legacy.

✨ Message to Keyshon (and every man listening):
“Masculinity means love. Real men give, they don’t take. To be unapologetically masculine is to protect, provide, and love deeply.” – Darrell Anderson

🔗 Connect with Darrell Anderson
🌐 Website & Podcast: man2man360.com
📺 YouTube: Man2Man360
📱 Instagram: @AMG_PodcastProducer

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💪 Always be amazing. Always be resilient.

From Ethical Hacker to Helping Students Succeed | Resilient Talks w/ Nat Martin ft. Carl Gray III

What does it take to grow up in tough circumstances, pivot through setbacks, and transform skills into success?

In this episode, I sit down with Carl Gray III — a business solutions architect, ethical hacker, and entrepreneur with over 30 years of consulting experience. By the age of 10, Carl’s pastor and godmother was exposing him to conferences, mentorship, and opportunities that would shape his entire future.

Carl’s story is packed with lessons in resilience, faith, and creativity:

• How early mentorship shifted his mindset and gave him confidence in business spaces

• Why becoming an ethical hacker and consultant opened doors in government and corporate arenas

• The challenges he faced when COVID hit and shut down long-term consulting contracts

• How he pivoted fast to launch a Cyber Business Camp for students — making $20K in the very first week

• Why resilience isn’t just about “bouncing back,” but using adversity to propel forward

• His #1 piece of advice: forgive yourself for the possibility of a better past so you can create the future you want

This conversation is a masterclass in turning pressure into purpose and setbacks into superpowers.

👉 Connect with Carl:
Website: launchwithcarl.com
IG: @friendswithbusinessespod

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💪 Resilience is your superpower — let’s activate it.

Are you ready to rewrite your story and break the silence around mental health? In this breakthrough episode, host Nat Martin—a decorated combat veteran, mindset coach, and global resilience leader—takes you on a raw journey through the realities and myths of mental health in the military and beyond.

Why Listen?

• Exclusive insights from Nat’s years as a leader under pressure—discover how she shattered the stigma and found healing.

• Expert strategies for mental wellness: journaling, self-compassion, meditation, and building authentic support networks.

• Actionable hope: Real talk about vulnerability, community, and the habits that drive unstoppable growth—in life and in business.

Who Is This For?
This episode is for high achievers, entrepreneurs, veterans, leaders, and anyone craving both truth and transformation in their mental health journey.

Key Takeaways:

• The stigma-shattering secrets top performers use but rarely share

• Practical steps to go from isolation to empowerment

• Why investing in your mental health supercharges success, relationships, and impact

Top Quote:
“Vulnerability isn’t a weakness—it’s the blueprint for greatness. If you’re facing invisible battles, this conversation is your turning point.”

Book a FREE, private discovery call with Nat—your first step to real support and breakthrough momentum.
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