I provide people, families, first responders, veterans & organizations with actionable tools to build resiliency and mental fitness.
“I’ve walked beside first responders, veterans, and countless others through their darkest days. The same principles that helped them become anchored, armored, and living with purpose can help you, your family, or your organization rise to your full potential.
My mission is to help leaders, communities, organizations and all people build resilient minds and meaningful lives. We were made to live with clarity, strength, and unshakable purpose—even in the storms. Whatever your trials, traumas, and triumphs, you can live stronger.”
“As a young man, I survived a catastrophic plane crash that stripped my life down to nothing. The years that followed were a battle with trauma, identity, and the question every one of us eventually faces: Who am I now? Through faith, discipline, and community, I rebuilt my life from the ground up. Today, I help others find the same strength, purpose, and clarity that saved me.
Anyone can be broken. But, anyone can learn to live!”
Trusted By: US Marine Raiders, Space Command, California Highway Patrol, IKEA, Paypal, NYPD, many US Military Units, VA Hospitals, hundreds of Fire & Police Agencies Nationwide, Schools, Universities, and Municipalities
Featured In: International Business Times – Check it out here! and in the Documentary, Moving America’s Soul on Suicide – Watch Silouan’s episode here!
What Others Are Saying:
“Silouan Green’s message impacted everyone in attendance and it is exactly the kind of message all our veterans need to hear, especially those who are dealing with PTSD and other types of trauma. ” Michael A. Blum, National Executive Director, Marine Corps League
“Best training in my over 20 year career on the Highway Patrol” SGT – Arizona Highway Patrol
“Silouan was a great partner to work with! He definitely exceeded our expectations! PTSD is a sensitive and very misunderstood subject so it was nice to be able to bring in an expert who could shine a positive light on the issue as well as motivate the audience towards engaging with those in the community who may be currently suffering. I would highly recommend Silouan Green to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and encouraging speaker!” Jenny Johnson, Northeast Indiana AHEC, Ball State University
“Silouan Green’s journey of overcoming incredible personal trauma to find passion and purpose in life is both inspirational and timely. I look forward to helping spread the word and reach those who need to hear his message.” Sheron Bellio, Producer, Bill Handel Show, Clear Channel Media + Entertainment
“Silouan’s training is dynamic, engaging, and saves lives.” Training Officer, Sandy PD
“Silouan Green and his Ladder UPP program are vital components to the collective healing of our veterans and country. I highly endorse him and his program.” Congressman Zach Wamp, Former Ranking Member of the Veterans Affairs Appropriations Subcommittee
“Your ability to reach inside folks and bring out some of their darkest moments to help them and let them know they are not alone and they too can live a free and happy life is truly amazing. As the rest of the attendees in the workshop see that, everyone pulls together and opens up to help one another, again, strengthening the fact that they are not alone. It is an amazing thing to watch. During both of the talks I have attended I sat pretty much in the back of the room and I tell people this all the time – as I sat there I could actually see the healing take place and their personal demons float away.” Bill Doss – Fallen Hoosiers, Freedom PT
“I had the opportunity to work with Silouan at Fort Campbell’s Warrior Transition Battalion, where he came and spoke to our wounded warriors, communicating his story and inspiring hope for those that could relate to his moving narrative. In addition to visiting with the soldiers, he also spoke to an assembly of professional social workers at a luncheon. I sat in my chair, tears streaming down my face…unashamed, and proud to have served under the same flag that he still serves. Several of my clients love his product, the Ladder UPP, and speak to the differences they see in their lives as a result of its use.
This man embodies a spirit of humble service, and a dedication to others born from his family of origin and tempered through his experiences in the military and beyond. I would welcome him back as a speaker immediately and often. He’s authentic, humble and gracious, and exceptionally good at what he does.” Kenneth S. Murray, MHA, MSW, LCSW, ACSW
“I have been doing April conferences for many years now, and never have I had so much positive feedback regarding a speaker. I can say that you far exceeded any expectation I may have had.“ Jean E. Snyder
Director, Fulton County Services for Children
- Laughing in the Face of Trauma
Yesterday I sat in a room with a group of peers going through my Ladder UPP program and heard some heavy stories. Not the kind of stories where someone had a rough week. Not the kind where things were stressful at work. I mean the kind of stories where you quietly wonder: How are you still standing?How are you even… Read more: Laughing in the Face of Trauma - Grief and the Burden of Leadership
The Grief We Don’t Talk About Grief isn’t something we associate with leadership. We associate leadership with strength, decisiveness, resilience, and competence. Grief sounds emotional. Soft. Even weak. But after years of working with leaders across military units, fire departments, law enforcement agencies, businesses, and schools, I’ve come to believe the opposite. The leaders who carry the most grief are… Read more: Grief and the Burden of Leadership - The Difference Between PTSD and Moral Injury: Make Sure You Are Treating the Right Wound
One of the most common mistakes I see when working with people who have experienced trauma is confusing PTSD with Moral Injury. They often show up together, but they are not the same thing. Treating them as if they are can keep people stuck longer than they need to be. Both wounds matter deeply, but they injure different parts of… Read more: The Difference Between PTSD and Moral Injury: Make Sure You Are Treating the Right Wound - Leadership & Mental Fitness: Why Humility, Courage, and Discipline Matter
Leadership Is Mental Health I recently returned from Las Vegas, where I was teaching a class with law enforcement officers and members of the Air Force from all over the country. From Alaska to Wyoming. Different backgrounds. Different missions. The same reality kept showing up again. Leadership plays a decisive role in the mental health and resilience of an organization,… Read more: Leadership & Mental Fitness: Why Humility, Courage, and Discipline Matter - A Picture of Your Soul: How Love, Compassion, and Action Reveal Who You Really Are
A Spiritual MRI Listening to a podcast with Dr. Daniel Amen sparked a question that stuck with me. Dr. Amen shows people brain scans that reveal the damage caused by diet, habits, addiction, or stress. Seeing the truth changes them, because you cannot hide from an image like that. It made me wonder. What if we could take the same… Read more: A Picture of Your Soul: How Love, Compassion, and Action Reveal Who You Really Are - Your Brain, Your Soul, and the Least of These: Lessons from Dr. Daniel Amen
The Question That Changes Everything While driving through rural Indiana to lead a group of veterans in my Ladder UPP program, I listened to Doctor Daniel Amen on a podcast. He posed a simple question that has stayed with me ever since: Is this good for my brain or is this bad for my brain? It is a question that… Read more: Your Brain, Your Soul, and the Least of These: Lessons from Dr. Daniel Amen
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