What Comes After Surviving the Unthinkable | Kyle Carpenter

May 2, 2026 · 40m

What happens after you survive something that should have killed you? After being critically injured in Afghanistan, Kyle Carpenter faced years of surgeries, setbacks, and a future he couldn’t yet see. In Part 2, Ryan and Kyle talk about learning to embrace the struggle, ask for help, and keep going when the path forward is unclear. Kyle Carpenter is a medically retired United States Marine who received the United States' highest military honor, the Medal of Honor in 2010. Kyle is the youngest living Medal of Honor recipient. 📚 Grab a signed copy of Kyle’s memoir, You Are Worth It , at The Painted Porch | https://www.thepaintedporch.com/ 👉 Follow Kyle on Instagram @ChiksDigScars Ryan Holiday is coming to a city near you ! Grab tickets here | https://www.dailystoiclive.com/ 🇺🇸 USA dates: Portland, Oregon - June 8 San Francisco, California - June 11 Minneapolis, Minnesota - August 18 Chicago, Illinois - August 19 Detroit, Michigan - August 20 🇳🇿 NEW ZEALAND: Auckland, New Zealand - October 13 🇦🇺 AUSTRALIA dates: Sydney, Australia - October 16 Melbourne, Australia - October 18 Brisbane, Australia - October 20 Perth, Australia - October 21 🎙️ AD-FREE | Support the podcast and go deeper…

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