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Mitch Ammons’ story is one of the most powerful transformations we’ve ever had on I Am Redemption. Once lost in hardcore addiction, heroin, meth, oxy. Mitch hit rock bottom more times than he can count. But one day he found community… and everything changed. In this raw and unfiltered episode, Mitch sits down with host Shawn Livingston and opens up about: • The darkest moments of his addiction • How community helped pull him out • The run that changed the entire trajectory of his life • Becoming an elite marathoner (2:16 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2heJkSgo9M&t=136s), Olympic Trials qualifier) • Rebuilding from nothing into marriage, purpose, and a thriving real-estate career in Austin, Texas • How sobriety and movement gave him the life he never believed he deserved If you’re battling addiction, feeling lost, or searching for purpose, Mitch’s journey proves that no one is too far gone. This is redemption, in real time. I Am Redemption is hosted by Shawn Livingston: speaker, ultrarunner, and founder of the Redemption community. This platform exists to show what’s possible when we give purpose to our pain. Every episode highlights real stories of adversity, recovery, and the power of community, movement, and purpose. Instagram: @iam.redemption TikTok: @iam.redemption Run Crew • Community • Events • Challenges Austin, Texas Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Danielle Cobb returns to I Am Redemption, and this conversation goes deeper than ever. Sobriety wasn’t her final battle. She opens up about the hidden struggle she was still fighting behind the scenes… even when life looked “good” from the outside. We talk about rebuilding her relationship with herself, navigating body image and self-worth, confronting silent internal battles, improving her relationship with food, and stepping into a new season of confidence as she launches her own podcast to help others heal. If you’ve ever felt like you were supposed to be “okay,” but weren’t, this is the episode you needed to hear. Built Different by Pain. Powered Different by Purpose. Real people. Real stories. Recovery, adversity, transformation, and the courage to rebuild. Hosted by Shawn Livingston, founder of I Am Redemption & the Redemption Crew community. We Are What Comes After. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Austin Blatt’s story doesn’t start smooth, it starts young, chaotic, and fast. By 15 years old he was already deep in a world most people never walk out of… but this episode is about what came AFTER. Austin rebuilt himself from the ground up, mentally, physically, and spiritually, and turned his past into the foundation of 4D Wellness, a mission-driven fitness and transformation program changing lives in Austin and beyond. This conversation is raw, honest, intense, and full of the real turning points that shaped who he is today. If you’re interested in human transformation, extreme life stories, discipline, or the mindset it takes to rebuild your life, this episode hits home. 🔥 EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJE8TL_XKpc) – Introduction 01:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJE8TL_XKpc&t=60s) – Austin’s early life and getting lost young 06:45 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJE8TL_XKpc&t=405s) – Spiraling fast & the moment everything changed 13:20 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJE8TL_XKpc&t=800s) – Rebuilding from the ground up 19:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJE8TL_XKpc&t=1140s) – How 4D Wellness was born 27:10 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJE8TL_XKpc&t=1630s) – What makes 4D different 34:20 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJE8TL_XKpc&t=2060s) – Discipline, mindset & full transformation 41:45 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJE8TL_XKpc&t=2505s) – Helping clients change their lives 49:20 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJE8TL_XKpc&t=2960s) – The power of community & purpose 55:30 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJE8TL_XKpc&t=3330s) – Austin’s message for anyone struggling Welcome to I Am Redemption, hosted by Shawn Livingston, a community built on purpose, truth, and transformation. Every week we bring you real stories from athletes, creators, survivors, and leaders who turned their pain into power. Subscribe and become part of the movement. You are not alone, and your story matters. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this special edition episode of I Am Redemption, host Shawn Livingston sits down one-on-one with Brad Dunn, founder of Reliant Fitness, a man whose story is as raw as it is relentless. Brad flew into Austin for Redemption Weekend and joined the live 100th-episode celebration. But before hitting the stage, he sat down with Shawn to unpack his powerful story and views, from battling addiction and rebuilding himself through fitness, to creating a nationwide movement helping dads reclaim their bodies, their confidence, and their purpose. This episode dives deep into what it really takes to overcome adversity after sobriety, to stay hungry in success, and to lead from the front when the world’s watching. 💬 What You’ll Hear: The real story behind Brad’s transformation and how he built Reliant Fitness Sobriety, fatherhood, and the discipline that keeps him grounded How he built one of the most authentic fitness communities online What fuels his brand and how he uses social media to motivate others The mission: helping men, especially dads, take back their lives and get jacked again ⏱ Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro | Redemption Weekend & why Brad’s story matters 03:10 – Brad’s early life and the moment everything changed 07:45 – Overcoming addiction and building discipline through pain 12:30 – Founding Reliant Fitness & discovering his purpose 18:55 – How sobriety shaped his leadership and coaching style 24:10 – Building a social-media brand with integrity and grit 31:40 – Why helping dads matters now more than ever 39:20 – The habits that separate men who talk from men who act 46:15 – The American fitness epidemic and Brad’s call to action 52:00 – Closing thoughts: what’s next for Reliant Fitness and I Am Redemption 🔗 Connect with Brad Dunn / Reliant Fitness: YouTube: @reliant.fitness (http://reliant.fitness) Instagram: @reliant.fitness (http://reliant.fitness) Website / Coaching: reliantfitness.net (http://reliantfitness.net) 🙏 Connect with I Am Redemption: Instagram: @iam.redemption YouTube: @IAm.Redemption ⚡ If This Hit Home: 👍 Like the video 💬 Drop a comment telling us your biggest takeaway 🔔 Subscribe for more stories of resilience, recovery, and redemption #BradDunn #ReliantFitness #IAmRedemption #SobrietyToStrength #DadFitness #RedemptionWeekend #FitnessTransformation #MenWhoLift #DisciplineOverMotivation #GetJackedAgain #ShawnLivingston #PodcastInterview Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

100 Episodes. One Movement. One Unforgettable Night. Part 2 of our 100th Episode celebration takes you LIVE from downtown Austin, Texas at the exclusive Powder Room, where the walls couldn’t contain the energy, emotion, and power of the Sober Girls Group Chat. We opened the night with a deeply heartfelt tribute to Kayleigh Williamson, an athlete redefining resilience. The I Am Redemption community rallied to raise funds supporting her journey to the Special Olympics, a reminder of what happens when purpose meets community. Then, the room came alive with a live performance from I Am Cricchi, setting the stage for a conversation that would become one of the most emotional and impactful moments in I Am Redemption history. When the Sober Girls Group Chat took the mic, they absolutely brought it. Every voice on that stage carried a different story, but one shared message: 👉 We are what comes after. 🌟 Featuring the Powerhouse Voices of Recovery Abbey Fickley - YouTube creator & recovery advocate who turned pain into purpose for millions. Brittany Jade Szabo - viral influencer & mother whose story of addiction and redemption inspires a massive online community. Britt Bernard - advocate for autism awareness & recovery, passionate Philly Eagles fan empowering families. Gabby Egan - viral social media personality with a fearless voice for mental health & sobriety who breaks stigma through transparency. Jeannine Coulter - host of Chasing Heroine, TEDx speaker, & fitness leader with a decade of sobriety. Rachel Elizabeth - mother & hilarious creator whose humor meets healing in recovery. Amanda Crossley - featured on Dr. Phil during her addiction journey, now a voice of faith & resilience. Sara Clark - attorney at law, grounded advocate & truth-teller bringing heart to healing. Each woman brought laughter, tears, and truth - proving that recovery isn’t about what you’ve lost, but what you build from it. 🎙 Host: Shawn Livingston 🎶 Live Performance: I Am Cricchi 📍 Location: The Powder Room | Downtown Austin, TX 💜 Special Tribute: Kayleigh Williamson & The Special Olympics 🔵 WHAT IS I AM REDEMPTION? I Am Redemption is more than a podcast - it’s a movement. We celebrate adversity, recovery, and purpose through real stories that show pain can become power. Every episode reminds us that the past doesn’t define us - it refines us. Join the movement and be part of a community built on truth, healing, and forward motion. 🔥 Subscribe & turn on notifications to be part of a community that gives power to pain once it has purpose. 💬 Drop a comment and tell us your biggest takeaway. 💜 Share this episode with someone who needs hope today. 📲 FOLLOW I AM REDEMPTION Instagram | TikTok | Threads | YouTube Shorts @iam.redemption 🎧 Listen anywhere you get your podcasts Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

This is it! The monumental 100th Episode of I Am Redemption with Shawn Livingston. Night One | Part One was a celebration of what makes this movement real, community. This night brought together some of the most influential leaders and community builders in the country, people who prove that redemption isn’t about where you’ve been, it’s about how you lift others along the way. 🔥 Featured Guests: BRAD DUNN - Founder of Reliant Fitness and one of the biggest online community builders in the world, helping millions live healthier and stronger lives through faith, discipline, and consistency. JULIA RENE - IFBB Pro and one of the most powerful online community builders on the planet, inspiring strength, confidence, and self-love through her global fitness and wellness movement. NATE BOYER - Green Beret veteran, former NFL player, and founder of Merging Vets and Players (MVP) bringing together former pro athletes and veterans to rediscover purpose, brotherhood, and healthy outlets beyond the uniform. ARI PEREZ - Leader in the Austin running scene and the force behind one of the most vibrant and supportive run communities in the city, uniting runners of every level. TERRENCE OGDEN - Founder of Official Project Grit, leading one of the most badass ruck communities in the country, built on the creed: “It’s about one person helping another when they’re down.” MEGAN FRAUSTO - On the front lines of the Austin Marathon and endurance scene, helping produce some of the most iconic races that bring Austin’s, and the world’s, running communities together. DANI SMITH - A leader in both the fitness and recovery spaces, building powerful connections through live events, rucks, and her ongoing work to unite those overcoming substance abuse through movement and community. Together, these guests embody what I Am Redemption stands for, people using their pain, passion, and purpose to build something that brings others together. This night reminded us that real redemption happens in community, not isolation. 🎧 Stay tuned for Part Two - with even more voices from the unforgettable Redemption Weekend celebration in Austin. 👇 Drop your biggest takeaway in the comments and tag someone who’s building a community that lifts others up. 🔵 I Am Redemption is more than a podcast - it’s a movement. Hosted by Shawn Livingston, we bring together courageous voices in fitness, recovery, purpose, and transformation. We celebrate the shared journey of breaking the chains of the past and building a powerful future, together in community. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Garet Mclendon’s story is what I Am Redemption is all about. In this powerful episode, Garet opens up to Shawn Livingston about his time behind bars, the life that led him there, and the moment he finally turned it all over to God. From painting vivid scenes of prison life to sharing how faith rebuilt his foundation, Garet reveals what it truly takes to fight your way out of darkness and build a life of peace, purpose, and success. This one goes beyond second chances, it’s about divine timing, accountability, and the courage to change when the odds are stacked against you. 🎙 Watch this if you’ve ever wondered whether redemption is real. 👇 Chapters: 00:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pi0d0rtyH-w) Intro – Garet McLendon joins I Am Redemption 03:20 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pi0d0rtyH-w&t=200s) Life before the fall 10:45 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pi0d0rtyH-w&t=645s) Inside the walls – prison life and mindset 18:05 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pi0d0rtyH-w&t=1085s) The moment faith hit different 25:40 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pi0d0rtyH-w&t=1540s) How God and discipline changed everything 34:15 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pi0d0rtyH-w&t=2055s) Life after release – fatherhood, business, and blessings 42:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pi0d0rtyH-w&t=2520s) Message to anyone still struggling 49:10 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pi0d0rtyH-w&t=2950s) Closing thoughts with Shawn Livingston Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Braydon Alley - HYROX ATX coach, HYROX America emcee, and founder of Men in the Arena - joins Shawn Livingston on I Am Redemption to open up about his personal journey through darkness, faith, and community. In this raw and powerful episode, Braydon shares: How he faced and overcame serious mental health hurdles The role that faith, fitness, and brotherhood played in rebuilding his life Why community isn’t optional — it’s everything What it truly means to be a man, a friend, and a leader in today’s world How Men in the Arena became a space where men show up, serve others, and step into who they’re meant to be This is a conversation about pain, purpose, and the power of brotherhood — the kind of talk that reminds you you’re not alone in the fight. 🎯 Watch. Share. Step into your own arena. 👉 Don’t forget to: ✅ Like the video ✅ Subscribe for more stories of redemption ✅ Comment below — What does “being in the arena” mean to you? Follow Braydon on Instagram: @coachbray__ Follow Men in the Arena: @meninthearena_ Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

One moment online changed everything. This week on I Am Redemption, host Shawn Livingston sits down with Tyler Dock, a man who’s been through hell and found his purpose on the other side. Tyler opens up about the battles he’s faced, how a single social media post made him stop and think twice, and how that moment led him to a life-changing stay at the legendary BMF Ranch with UFC icon Cowboy Cerrone. From those experiences, Tyler found a new path, channeling his pain into purpose through his company Area 512, and bringing to life a new green friend named Tex 👽, a wild, out-of-this-world character taking over Austin one laugh at a time. This conversation dives deep into resilience, creativity, and rediscovering meaning when the odds are stacked against you. It’s proof that you can always rewrite your story. 🎧 Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:10 Tyler’s lowest point 07:45 The post that changed everything 13:00 Journey to the BMF Ranch 20:30 Time with Cowboy Cerrone 29:50 Finding purpose through Area 512 37:00 Meet Tex, the alien taking over Austin 45:30 Tyler’s mental health today 54:00 Final message to anyone struggling 🕊️ If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help. Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, you are not alone. 👊 Subscribe for more stories of redemption, recovery, and purpose. 📍 Austin, Texas 🎙️ I Am Redemption | Shawn Livingston Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.