Episode Overview:

In this powerful conversation, Ryan T. Reichert — retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel turned Christian author, speaker, and mindset coach — shares his remarkable journey from military command to personal transformation. After leaving the Army and conquering addiction, Ryan rebuilt his life around faith, discipline, and purpose. In this episode, he and Dr. Lika discuss how leadership principles forged in the military can empower personal growth, business success, and spiritual renewal.

Key Takeaways:

Transformation Begins with Small Wins: Making your bed or walking daily can be the first step to a total life reset.Servant Leadership Defined: True leaders eat last — they empower others to succeed before themselves.Faith and Mindset Are Anchors: Ryan’s sobriety and spiritual journey demonstrate the link between inner strength and external results.Overcoming Limiting Beliefs: From “there is no box” to breaking the four-minute mile — success begins with mental freedom.Discipline Over Feelings: Growth happens when you honor non-negotiable daily habits, not emotions. 

Listener Q&A:

Q1: What inspired Ryan to leave his corporate career and start his leadership company?

A: After achieving success in corporate risk management, Ryan felt unfulfilled. His sobriety journey awakened a deeper purpose — to teach others that leadership starts with self-mastery and faith.

Q2: How can small daily habits actually change a person’s life?

A: Ryan explains that transformation isn’t about drastic change but consistent effort. Making your bed, journaling, or exercising daily builds discipline — the foundation for confidence and growth.

Q3: What does “leaders eat last” mean in practice?

A: It’s about prioritizing others — whether that’s your team, family, or community — and leading by example, not control. True leaders serve before they command.

Q4: How does Ryan help others overcome limiting beliefs?

A: Through his “War of Purpose” program and mindset coaching, Ryan challenges people to question self-imposed boundaries and replace them with daily acts of courage and gratitude. 

What You’ll Learn From This Episode:

The mindset shift that turned Ryan’s lowest moment into his greatest mission.Why servant leadership builds stronger teams and families.How to develop daily disciplines that drive faith and focus.Practical tools to replace negative thoughts with empowered action.The secret to turning adversity into alignment through spiritual growth.

🔗 Guest Social Media Links

Website: OurProtectorDevelopment.comPodcast: Our Healer, Our ProtectorAmazon Author Page: Ryan T. Reichert on Amazon (link placeholder — update with actual URL if known)LinkedIn: Ryan T. Reichert (link placeholder)

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