67. Shaun Collins: How I Survived the Murder of Both Parents

In this deeply moving episode, Carlos sits down with Shaun Collins, a man whose resilience is nothing short of a miracle. By the age of six, Shaun had lost both of his parents to murder—his mother strangled when he was four, and his father stabbed just two years later. Growing up in Compton amidst emotional neglect and the heavy stigma of mental health, Shaun found his lifeline in sports and eventually, a radical journey of self-mastery. Together, they explore the "Deep Soul" work necessary to break generational cycles and why true survival isn't just about living through the fire, but refusing to let that fire live through you. Key Insights: The "Deep Soul" Journey: Shaun shares how he moved beyond traditional medicine to master himself through dedicated study, breathwork, and meditation. Surviving the Streets: How Shaun avoided the gang culture of Compton by staying relentlessly focused on sports and positive mentorship. Breaking the Silence: A raw discussion on the stigma of trauma in the community and the importance of addressing "body-level" healing. Radical Resilience: The mindset shift required to turn unimaginable childhood tragedy into a platform for global change.Follow Carlos: https://www.instagram.com/carlosvasquezofficial Follow Shaun: https://www.instagram.com/realshauncollins Follow the How To Battle podcast: https://www.instagram.com/howtobattle Subscribe for weekly insights: https://substack.com/@carlosvasquezofficial Get my new book: The PRICE Method: How I Turn Pain into Purpose: https://thepricemethodbook.com/ Thank you to our sponsors for their support! Legendary Foods: Protein Snacks https://www.eatlegendary.com/ Youth Champions: Youth Empowerment https://youth-champions.org/ Alchemie Spa: Health & Wellness https://www.alchemiespa.com/ #Resilience #TraumaHealing #Compton #PersonalGrowth #MentalHealthStigma #DeepSoul #OvercomingAdversity #CarlosVasquezOfficial #HowToBattle #podcast #Breathwork #Meditation #LeadershipDevelopment #EmotionalIntelligence #SurvivalInstinct