I am shawn livingston

Shawn Livingston

Shawn Livingston is a combat veteran who, after sustaining an injury while serving his country, found himself in the throes of heroin addiction. His journey from the battlefield to the depths of addiction and back again is chronicled in the documentary "100 Miles to Redemption," which provides a raw and unflinching look at his path to recovery. 

Today, Shawn is a beacon of hope and resilience. Through sobriety he has transformed his life in remarkable ways. He is a decorated ultra runner, pushing his physical limits in grueling races that test his endurance and mental fortitude. His passion for fitness extends to the gym, where he hones his strength and discipline.

Shawn is also the host of the of the podcast, "I Am Redemption." The podcast aims to give others a platform to share their own stories of redemption and triumph, fostering a sense of community and understanding among those who have faced similar struggles.

In addition to his podcast, Shawn is deeply involved in the recovery community. He travels extensively, using his experiences to inspire others through motivational speaking. His story is one of resilience, determination, and the power of redemption. Shawn Livingston is a testament to the fact that no matter how far one falls, it's never too late to rise again.

#inaminute

3,723,200

Minutes of sobriety

*as of 5/20/2024

1,653

Minutes of podcast

*as of 5/14/2024

68,160

Minutes of running

*as of 5/20/2024

193,800

Minutes training in gym

*as of 5/20/2024

4,455

Minutes of speaking

*as of 5/20/2024

100 Miles to Redemption trailer

news

Exploring Life & Business with Shawn Livingston of I Am Redemption

VoyageAustin | April 23, 2024


Running helps Austin man through drug addiction

SPECTRUM NEWS 1 By Travis Recek | Austin | January 31, 2021


2021 Media Award of the Year: Shawn Livingston

RecoveryPeople is excited to announce Shawn Livingston as our 2021 Media Award of the Year recipient.


'100 Miles to Redemption' documentary screening in Austin

FOX 7 Austin | September 30, 2021


'Be somebody’s pacer’: Austin veteran helping others with addiction

Special to the American-Statesman | by Pam LeBlanc | May 18, 2020


Facing a 20-Year Prison Sentence, This Army Vet Used Running to Transform His Life

RUNNER’S WORLD By Taylor J. Dutch | May 17, 2019


Running to Stay Sober in Woke the Monster

The Austin Chronicle | By Richard Whittaker | March 27, 2020


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