From the gym to the stage to the depths of the mind—Sam Vaughan is a force of resilience and raw power. Bodybuilder. Metal front man for Realms of Death. A fighter who took on mental health struggles and came out stronger.

Meet two of the most motivating and fun loving twins in the fitness industry the MEEF twins, Sean and Zach Pappert. Natural bodybuilders, competitive eaters, rappers, online personalities, there’s not much these talented brothers can’t do.

From the depths of heroin and crack addiction, facing prison time after prison time, to rising as a world-renowned tattoo artist, Carlos Truan’s story is nothing short of brutal redemption. Hear the hardcore truth of his battle for freedom and purpose, this week on the I Am Redemption podcast with host, Shawn Livingston.

Live and on location, get ready for a no-holds-barred conversation with Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer on the I Am Redemption podcast. Dakota dives deep into his intense experiences on the battlefield, confronting brutal realities, and his fight to overcome the mental battles that followed.

Today Shawn is joined in the I Am Redemption studio by Dr. Tania Glenn. She is an author and one of the leading national clinicians in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Today Shawn is joined in studio by Kenneth Anderlitch, an ultrarunner from Austin, Texas, who recently completed an incredible feat of endurance by running across the entire state of Texas.

On this podcast Dan Lennon visits the studio to discuss years of suffering, constant misdiagnosis from doctors. He would find his answers from a stranger on an online support group.

Jimmy House is a hybrid athlete and coach specializing in sport specific strength & conditioning, mobility/flexibility, body transformations, injury prevention, powerlifting and general fitness.

Today Shawn welcomes a star high school athlete who would see it all come crashing down due to alcoholism and an addiction to pharmaceuticals. Nick Borges comes on the pod to tell his story of the courageous climb out of that world and his journey to become a masters level clinician using both education and personal experience to help others.

Today on the pod Shawn welcomes former member of the Us Air Force, Laurel Tracy. Her brave and courageous journey through sexual assault and addiction has found Laurel as a beacon of inspiration for all in Austin’s recovery community.

Leonel “Leo” Manzano, a highly decorated track star representing the United States in six world championships sits down with Shawn in the studio!

Leo is an amazing and compelling athlete worth listening to!

At just 16, Peter was deeply immersed in the nightlife of New York City, managing nightclubs and selling cocaine. His journey through unhealthy living and addiction brought him to his lowest point.

Listen now to learn more about Peter’s stunning journey!

Shawn sits down with this coming year's La Reina Linda XI, Erica La Hood, an executive in San Antonio who has accepted a year long reign of highlighting the needs of educators in San Antonio and raising money for student scholarships throughout the city.

Join us as we learn about her incredible journey to Fiesta 2025!

Today Shawn sits down with Fabian Castillo Senior, business owner and San Antonio's Rey Feo 76 to discuss his heartfelt dedication to bridging the education gap, believing that every student deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Through scholarships and support, we aim to pave the way for a brighter tomorrow and build a community where education is accessible to all.

This week Shawn welcomes good friend and friend in recovery, Mike Smeltzer of the Last Resort treatment center. Mike suffered from heroin addiction, years of inability to get sober, when a shotgun prayer and arrest that he would realize later saved his life, coping with the loss of his best friend, his father. Now Mike has turned the corner and lives for his kids and wife using his experience to help those addicts and alcoholics who still suffer!

Shawn welcomes the owner of Break Your Loop support bracelets, Meliza Carrion as she continues her mission to help empower woman to reach their fullest potential. Meliza hopes that by wearing our Loops bracelets, we remind ourselves daily of our strength, resilience, and capacity for growth. Dive in to more than just bracelets for stories of struggle, doubt and resilience.

Join us as Shawn invites IFBB Pro bodybuilder and lifestyle coach and trainer Julia Rene on the pod to talk fitness, fitness journeys, the struggle with social and overcoming past obstacles to become who you always were meant to become! Julia has amassed over 345 thousand followers on Instagram using a combination of tips, lifestyle showcasing, humor and muscle! A motivating episode if there ever was one!

Shawn invites fellow runners to the pod to discuss their chance meetings, personal growth and Jesus Baeza overcoming visual impairment to finish marathons and continue to advocate for accessibility everywhere!

Join us as Shawn sits down with a great friend in recovery, Russell Matthews. Russell is an artist of out Austin, Texas and has one of the most wild rises back to sobriety of any guest! Tune in, check him out!

Shawn heads to downtown San Antonio to talk to Texas-native Chef Jason Dady inside his beautiful restaurant Range. Jason has explored the culinary scene at large and goes beyond the role of restaurant owner and executive chef, by applying familial values to create tight-knit bonds with members of his team and residents of the San Antonio community. As the owner of a multitude of restaurants and food services, Jason has garnered a laundry list of accomplishments. Come watch and listen to see what drives him to continue to innovate in the space and the struggles he's had to overcome.