As I Am Redemption approaches its 100th episode, we’re taking a powerful look back at three incredible guests whose journeys helped shape the show, and who will all be LIVE at our upcoming 100th Episode Weekend in Austin, Texas.

In this episode of I Am Redemption, Shawn Livingston sits down with Dani Smith to share her powerful journey through substance abuse and mental health, how her relationship with God grounded her recovery, and the way she’s built real-world community through service and creativity.

Police officer and mental health advocate Jimmy Wise (founder of UPL; FT) joins Shawn Livingston on I Am Redemption for a powerful conversation that takes viewers inside the mind and daily reality of law enforcement.

Erin Stinnett and Victoria Vacca, better known as Fit & Fluffy (@fit.and.fluffy), went viral with their raw and relatable “Get out of the car” moment. In this powerful episode of I Am Redemption with Shawn Livingston, they open up about their relationship with food, mental health battles, weight loss journeys, and overcoming extreme anxiety just to step foot in a gym or running group for the first time.

In this episode of I Am Redemption, Shawn Livingston sits down again with Tyler Cricchi, fresh off tour with Merkules. Cricchi is back on I Am Redemption, and Shawn just returned from LA and is appearing on Soft White Underbelly.

In this episode, Shawn sits down with Evelyn Moralez (@evefat2fit), who has lived through hell. At one point tipping the scale over 500 pounds, she faced an avalanche of health crises, culminating in a botched heart surgery that nearly ended her life.

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David Funes, author of Manic in Miami, steps into the I Am Redemption studio with Shawn Livingston to deliver a straight-up wild ride. From living a high-rolling, manic lifestyle in Miami to crashing hard with FBI raids, addiction, and legal fallout, David doesn’t hold anything back.

On this episode of I Am Redemption, host Shawn Livingston sits down with Terrence Ogden, founder of Official Project Grit, to hear one of the most powerful transformation stories to come out of Texas. From a life of addiction and living outside the law to discovering purpose through recovery, ruck marching, and fitness, Terrence takes us deep into his journey.

Shawn sits down with Theresa Coughlin—recovery warrior, natural pro bodybuilder, elite trainer, and life coach—to talk real recovery, raw truth, and reclaiming identity.

In this episode of I Am Redemption, Shawn Livingston sits down with DJ Kilpatrick and Brittan Morris, two of the driving forces behind the high-octane documentary Ice Cross: Life on the Edge. From wild crashes and behind-the-scenes chaos to the raw mental toughness it takes to survive one of the world’s most intense sports, we get into it all.

Actress and musician Allie Gonino (The Lying Game, 10 Things I Hate About You, The Stunners) sits down with Shawn Livingston for a raw and unfiltered conversation on I Am Redemption. From growing up in the entertainment industry to navigating the highs and lows of Hollywood, NYC, and Nashville—Allie shares her truth.

The second I Am Cricchi stepped into the I Am Redemption studio, he dropped a beat and started rapping! Raw, real, and unrehearsed. In this powerful conversation, Cricchi shares his story of survival: from the streets of Baltimore to battling addiction to crack and opiates, surviving shootouts, homelessness, and time in youth detention.

In this episode of I Am Redemption, Shawn Livingston sits down with Jackie Chan and Alex Charles, founders of the Austin-based movement brand Pro Friction, for a powerful conversation about purpose, perseverance, and using fitness to transform lives.

Claire Bays returns to I Am Redemption with a powerful update on her life, health, and purpose. She opens up about becoming one of the official MCs in CrossFit, her battle with autoimmune symptoms caused by mold exposure, and how recovery continues to shape her identity.

Rachel Slocum is back! This one’s pure chaos in the best way. We talk about how busy and beautiful life has gotten, especially for two people who came from the wreckage of addiction. From wild rock bottom moments to raw laughs and real growth, this episode brings it all.

Dane Shaw has stacked up IRONMANs, conquered Leadville 100, and paced marathons with ease, but this episode dives deeper. In his first public conversation about a life-long condition, Dane brings the laughs, the heart, and the realest side of what endurance looks like off the course.

Claire Valera’s story is not your typical recovery tale. From years trapped in the cycle of eating disorders, food addiction, and alcohol abuse, Claire’s journey is a testament to resilience, self-discovery, and building community.

At the end of every I Am Redemption episode, guests declare an “I Am” statement. But this time, I was the guest… and I proudly declared: “I Am 9 Years Sober.”

Turns out… I’m only 8 years sober. 😅

Manny Pelaez—San Antonio mayoral candidate and city councilman—joins Shawn Livingston on the I Am Redemption podcast for a real, no-holds-barred conversation.

He nearly died from alcohol. Then he picked up a paintbrush. In this raw and unfiltered episode of I Am Redemption, Austin muralist and speaker Jon McKenzie shares the brutally honest truth about hitting rock bottom, blacking out in alleys, and waking up with his heart giving out.