Resilience, Recovery, and Growth with Michael Ostrolenk
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In this episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich talks with performance coach and strategist Michael Ostrolenk. From learning meditation and biofeedback at age nine to training with Navy SEALs and launching Team Fudoshin, Michael shares how his unique path of self-mastery has helped elite performers and everyday individuals transform their lives. This powerful conversation dives into resilience, emotional regulation, peak performance, and living with purpose, making it a must-listen for anyone seeking personal growth.
Guest: Michael Ostrolenk
Michael Ostrolenk is a master coach, integrative wellness expert, and human performance strategist with over 30 years of experience. He has trained elite military personnel, executives, and everyday individuals to reach their physical, mental, and spiritual potential. Michael co-developed the Unbeatable Mind Academy with SEALFIT’s Commander Mark Divine and is the founder of Team Fudoshin, a tribe-driven resilience movement. His background spans transpersonal psychology, body-based therapies, and tactical training.
Main Topics:
· Discovering meditation, yoga, and biofeedback at age 9
· How childhood mental health challenges shaped his path
· Training with SEALFIT and working with elite operators
· Launching Team Fudoshin and its mission
· The power of breathing and somatic psychology
· Resilience, emotional regulation, and post-divorce growth
· Helping veterans, couples, and individuals thrive
· Building a personal PhD: self-education and continual learning
· His podcast journey and lifelong commitment to learning
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Chapters
1. Celebrating 10 Years of the Podcast (00:00:00)
2. Introduction to Michael Ostrolenk (00:01:31)
3. Childhood Dreams: Ninja, Mercenary, James Bond (00:04:31)
4. Discovering Meditation & Biofeedback at Age 9 (00:06:31)
5. From MBA to Transpersonal Psychology (00:13:31)
6. The Lifelong Commitment to Learning (00:18:31)
7. Training with SEALFIT and Creating Unbeatable Mind (00:21:31)
8. Overview of Coaching Programs (00:26:31)
9. Launching Team Fudoshin (00:29:31)
10. Rites of Passage and Youth Programs (00:34:31)
11. Living in Ecuador During a Crisis (00:37:31)
12. Why He Started a Podcast in 2008 (00:40:31)
13. Powerful Client Transformations (00:44:31)
14. Conscious Uncoupling and Relationship Healing (00:48:31)
15. Final Thoughts: Resilience and Kindness (00:51:31)
16. What’s Next for Michael (00:55:31)
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