Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
He went from an abused kid moving schools every 6 months to Force Recon Marine, MARSOC Raider, and combat veteran. Now Nick Koumalatsos (aka "Nick K") is helping men rebuild after the fight of their life.
In this episode of The Resilient Show, Chad sits down with Nick, author of Excommunicated Warrior, CEO of Johnny Slicks, and men's performance coach, for a raw, unfiltered conversation about identity, transition, and what it actually takes to survive the civilian world after special operations.
What we cover:
• Growing up fatherless, abused, and moving every 6 months, and how that became a superpower
• The brutal reality of leaving special operations and losing your identity
• Why imposter syndrome never fully goes away (even for elite warriors)
• The 4 phases of building a life worth leading
• What his lowest moment taught him about resilience
Nick's closing truth: "The best is always yet to come, even when you think you've peaked."
We hope you enjoy this interview and, of course, encourage you to engage with us here and on our social channels.
Learn more about Nick Koumalatsos:
Follow Nick Koumalatsos on Instagram: instagram.com/nickkoumalatsos
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He went from an abused kid moving schools every 6 months to Force Recon Marine, MARSOC Raider, and combat veteran. Now Nick Koumalatsos (aka "Nick K") is helping men rebuild after the fight of their life.
In this episode of The Resilient Show, Chad sits down with Nick, author of Excommunicated Warrior, CEO of Johnny Slicks, and men's performance coach, for a raw, unfiltered conversation about identity, transition, and what it actually takes to survive the civilian world after special operations.
What we cover:
• Growing up fatherless, abused, and moving every 6 months, and how that became a superpower
• The brutal reality of leaving special operations and losing your identity
• Why imposter syndrome never fully goes away (even for elite warriors)
• The 4 phases of building a life worth leading
• What his lowest moment taught him about resilience
Nick's closing truth: "The best is always yet to come, even when you think you've peaked."
We hope you enjoy this interview and, of course, encourage you to engage with us here and on our social channels.
Learn more about Nick Koumalatsos:
Follow Nick Koumalatsos on Instagram: instagram.com/nickkoumalatsos
——
Stay up-to-date with all things Resilient by subscribing to our Resilient Times Newsletter: resilienttimes.substack.com
RESILIENT:
Follow Us On Patreon: patreon.com/theresilientshow
Follow Us On Instagram: instagram.com/resilientshow
Follow Us On Twitter: twitter.com/resilientshow
Follow Us On TikTok: tiktok.com/@resilientshow
LIVE RESILIENT STORE:
shop.theresilientshow.com
Follow Chad:
instagram.com/chadrobo_official
https://x.com/ChadRobo
SPONSORS:
GoldCo chadlikesgold.com
Smith & Wesson: https://www.smith-wesson.com
Vortex Optics: https://vortexoptics.com
Gatorz Eyewear: https://www.gatorz.com
Allied Wealth: https://alliedwealth.com
BioPro+: bioproteintech.com/CHAD30
BioXCellerator: https://www.bioxcellerator.com
Core Medical Group: coremedicalgroup.com
SLNT: slnt.com
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The Resilient Show is a proud supporter of military and first responder communities in partnership with Mighty Oaks Foundation.
