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From Battlefield to Faith: Leadership, Addiction Recovery & Finding Purpose in Your 20s | Ryan Reichert | EP 6
Description
In this episode of Conversations with Sekani, retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel Ryan Reichert shares his transformative journey from 23 years in the infantry—with deployments to Afghanistan, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia—to overcoming addiction, divorce, and finding purpose through faith. As co-founder of Our Protector Development, he discusses building resilience, redefining success beyond titles and money, the power of spiritual connections, and practical advice for young adults navigating life’s valleys. Ideal for those in their 20s seeking inspiration on integrity, recovery, and living intentionally.
Key Highlights:
• Ryan’s small-town roots and military career highlights.
• Transition to corporate life and facing personal struggles like alcoholism and prescription drug addiction.
• Finding Jesus in the “valley” and co-founding Our Protector Development for leadership coaching and books.
• Mindset shifts: From autopilot to intentional relationships and spiritual fulfillment.
• Redefining success through family, fellowship, and self-care.
• Upcoming TEDx talk and fourth book.
Connect with Ryan Reichert
Website:https://ourprotectordevelopment.com/
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanreichert78/
Twitter:https://x.com/ryantreichert
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ryan.t.reichert
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Chapters
0:00 - Intro & Welcome
0:50 - Ryan’s Background & Early Life
2:25 - Military Journey & Transition to Civilian Life
3:39 - Realizing Personal Change & Overcoming Fears
5:13 - Struggles with Addiction, Divorce & Finding Faith
7:45 - Co-Founding Our Protector Development
10:20 - Redefining Success: Beyond Titles & Money
12:55 - Importance of Relationships & Fellowship
15:30 - Mindset for Resilience & Intentional Living
18:10 - Advice for Young Adults in Their 20s
20:40 - Upcoming TEDx Talk & Books
23:22 - What True Success Looks Like Today
26:44 - Closing Takeaways & Guest Contacts