Suffer Up Podcast

EP#45 Grieving, The Fragility of Life and Death
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On this episode of the SUFFER UP podcast, Nate and Ryan share their perspective on the grieving process and how fragile life actually is. Are you living for today? Where is your hope found? Nate shares some tactics to handle witnessing death on a regular basis from a firefighter paramedic perspective. If you find yourself in a stage of grieving, lean into those around you who have been through similar situations. It’s okay to not be okay.

EP# 44 The Power of Networking: You are valuable by WHO you know
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On this episode Ryan challenges Nate with a "Networking Mindset". Ryan shares how he has been successful with networking with other people. Ryan shares a his process when he meets someone knew and always asks himself, "What are they GOOD at?" Ryan shares the power of networking by creating value to others not by what you know, but WHO you know.
 

EP#43 Ryan Harris USN Senior Chief Navy Leadership
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In this episode of the Suffer Up Podcast, we welcome back Ryan Harris, U.S. Navy Senior Chief, for a no-fluff conversation on leadership. Ryan breaks down real leadership failures—some he observed, others he lived—and shares the lessons that only come through experience, humility, and reflection. This episode is honest, challenging, and full of takeaways you can apply immediately. Fair warning: if you don’t learn something from this one, you weren’t paying attention.
Ryan recently launched a Substack called Operation Mustard Seed, where he shares devotional reflections rooted in discipline, humility, and growth. Writing is nothing new for him—he previously served as a columnist for a local newspaper and now continues that passion through this new platform.
Beyond writing, Ryan remains active in service to the U.S. Navy and leads a discipleship group called Sharpen the Point. He also breaks down the impact of the F3 program, built on the pillars of Faith, Family, and Fitness, and how it helps men lead stronger, more purpose-driven lives.
This is a conversation about leadership, service, and looking after your people—you won’t want to miss it.
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EP#42  Consistent Action Leads to Results, Discipline with Grace
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On this episode of the Suffer Up Podcast, Nate and Ryan share what it means to be consistent. Nate is now being professionally coached from Sophron Consulting and he shares his thoughts on how that has impacted him. We encourage everyone to get coached by a professional even if things are going great for you. Nate also recently mentored a young fireman with his new year resolution and coached him on how to set goals and achieve them. Nate and Ryan share the power of consistency and how that will slowly change you over time. Monitoring your progress is also very important. It is also worth noting that discipline comes with a dose of GRACE. Give yourself grace and look back and evaluate your progress or decline. 
 
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EP#41 ADHD in Children, Are we missing the point?
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On this episode of the Suffer Up Podcast, we share our thoughts on those hyperactive children we all know and love. Is ADHD a real thing, or are we missing the point? Can we manage ADHD and ADD correctly and use it for good. We are NOT medical professionals by any means, however this recording captures our observations and the behaviors we have seen in children who may just be “hyperactive”. Today’s society is not conducive for those busy bodies at times, so we feel it important to do some self reflection as we lead and raise this next generation. We hope this episode opens the dialogue for others to be aware of children who are so quickly medicated and simply put–misunderstood.
 
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EP#40 Michael Kracyla- US Army Green Beret, Special Forces, Business Sergeant
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On this episode of the Suffer Up Podcast, we were honored to interview and get to know Michale Kracyla. He is a 20+ year veteran of the United States Army Special Forces, Green Beret, and retired as a Chief Warrant Officer. He is also a recipient of the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and Silver Star for Valor. He shares on this episode tactics that win regarding leadership, business, and everyday life. His wealth of knowledge is not only beneficial on the battle field, but also in the world of business. Michael shares how the lessons learned as a special forces operator are directly implemented in his transition from soldier to civilian. Please check out his business titled “Business Sergeant-From the Tactical to the Practical” in the links below. 
Business Sergeant’s goal is to help veterans with specific skill sets transition to civilian life. They are here to help elite veterans find strong purpose and gain clarity on their ideal personal and professional lives by connecting them to companies that value their unique skill sets.
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EP#39 Merry Christmas-New Year Resolutions
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On this episode of the Suffer UP podcast, Nate and Ryan talk about the new year going into 2026 and some new resolutions that we are setting for ourselves, as well as Suffer UP. We want to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a very happy new year. We hope that the year 2026 is the best yet! Please share with us your goals and missions and stay tuned for another great year with Suffer up.
 

EP#38 Ryan Harris-Operating Mustard Seed
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On this episode of the Suffer Up Podcast, we sit down with Ryan Harris, a U.S. Navy Senior Chief, to talk about what it truly means to get to work for God. Ryan shares powerful insights on faith in action, including the idea of “waking up next to a shovel”—being ready to dig in and do the work God puts in front of you.
Taking action is a central theme of this conversation, especially when it comes to living out your faith with intention. Ryan recently launched a Substack called Operation Mustard Seed, where he shares devotional reflections rooted in discipline, humility, and growth. Writing is nothing new for him—he previously served as a columnist for a local newspaper and now continues that passion through this new platform.
Beyond writing, Ryan remains active in service to the U.S. Navy and leads a discipleship group called Sharpen the Point. He also breaks down the impact of the F3 program, built on the pillars of Faith, Family, and Fitness, and how it helps men lead stronger, more purpose-driven lives.
This is a conversation about faith, service, discipline, and taking responsibility for the work set before you—you won’t want to miss it.
You can follow along with Ryan Harris  with his SUBSTACK HERE
Ryan Harris Instagram: Operation Mustard Seed Instagram
Ryan Harris Facebook: Operation Mustard Seed Facebook