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EPISODE · Apr 3, 2026 · 55 MIN

From Heroin Hell to 100K Runs: How Running Saved Shawn Livingston

from TheWillpowerPodcast with Will Gordon · host Will Gordon

Family, that’s Shawn Livingston — four-time felon, heroin survivor, ultra-runner, and living proof that your lowest moment can become your greatest purposeShawn Livingston went from high school basketball star to Air Force vet, heroin addict, 4-time felon, and prison time… until a mirror moment and a simple running group changed everything. He shares the raw truth about recovery bubbles, Scientology rehab madness, military painkiller hell, and how finding something that "lit a fire under his ass" rebuilt his body, mind, and purpose.If you're battling addiction, liver/kidney recovery, or just feel stuck in sobriety — this is your reminder: recovery is the foundation, not your whole life. Find what excites you to wake up every morning.Watch Shawn's documentary "100 Miles to Redemption" on Amazon: https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0Q92IH29KIQG1EJ3K381552TQR/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_rFollow Shawn: @iamredemption + his "I Am Redemption" podcastDrop in the comments: What's YOUR "fire under the ass" thing? Tag a friend who needs this.Timestamps below ↓If my transplant journey and these stories help you, hit subscribe, like, and share — we're building real recovery impact together. Booking speaking? DM me.#Sobriety #Recovery #AddictionRecoveryTIMESTAMPS:0:00 – New Intro + Shawn’s Big Lesson1:45 – Car Crash That Ended Basketball Dreams4:30 – Oxy to Heroin Pipeline8:10 – Scientology Rehab Madness (you won’t believe this)12:00 – Military Injury & Painkillers16:30 – Prison Wake-Up Call21:00 – The Mirror Moment That Changed Everything25:45 – How Running Lit the Fire32:00 – Lance Armstrong Podcast + Documentary Story38:00 – Vulnerability Pays Off44:00 – Actionable Steps: Find Your Fire52:00 – Final Wisdom + Where to Find ShawnAnd if you find value in the content we're creating. A coffee is a great way to support the channel. 🤝 https://buymeacoffee.com/thewillpowerpodcast

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