Resilient Talks Podcast w/ Nat Martin

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 s...

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 s...

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 ...

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 ...

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 p...

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 co...

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.

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🎙️ Episode 1 – From Brick City to Breakthroughs: My Resilience Journey
Hey fam! Welcome to the very first episode of Resilient Talks. I’m Nat Martin—retired Air Force vet turned transformational coach—and I’m pulling back the curtain on my 20-year journey through military life, leadership, loss, and leveling up.

This one’s personal. I’m talking about what it took to make it through those seasons, and how I turned setbacks into m...