I Am Redemption

Jordan Edwards is a performance coach, founder of Edwards Consulting, and host of the #Clockedin podcast In this episode, Jordan joins Shawn Livingston in Austin for a conversation about getting unstuck, mindset, success, purpose, accountability, and what it really takes to build a life that feels successful beyond just money or career Jordan shares the framework he uses to help people evaluate where they are, where they’re falling short, and what needs to change if they want to move forward with intention They also talk about discipline, personal growth, relationships, spirituality, physical health, business, and why high performers can still feel like something is missing Shawn has appeared multiple times on #Clockedin and has spoken to Jordan’s clients about mindset and business, so this conversation flips the microphone and puts Jordan in the I Am Redemption chair Connect with Jordan Edwards Instagram: @jordanfedwards Podcast: #Clockedin with Jordan Edwards Website: edwards.consulting I Am Redemption Overcoming adversity through action, purpose and connection iamredemption.org Instagram: @iam.redemption We’re all recovering from something

Cookie Zamarripa, better known as @FadedByCookie, opens up about a side of her story she has never publicly shared before   In this episode of I Am Redemption, Cookie talks about her years in and out of prison, her struggle with substance abuse, how she finally kicked the habit, and the process of rebuilding her life through barbering, service, and purpose   We also talk about returning to Uvalde after tragedy, serving families during some of their hardest moments, how Cookie and Shawn first connected during the Kerrville flood response, and why she continues to show up when people need help most   This is a conversation about addiction recovery, life after incarceration, second chances, service, faith, and what can happen when you give your pain a purpose   Follow Cookie: @fadedbycookie   Learn more about I Am Redemption, run with us, volunteer, support the mission, or get connected at iamredemption.org   Follow I Am Redemption: @iam.redemption   Follow or subscribe to the I Am Redemption podcast for weekly conversations with people who have overcome adversity and are using what they’ve lived through to help somebody else

Pamela Cooper has lived more life in her early 20s than most people could imagine   After experiencing the devastating death of her child, Pamela found herself battling grief, mental health struggles, addiction, and a version of herself she no longer recognized   But her story didn't end there   She fought her way forward through sobriety, a dramatic weight loss and fitness journey, motherhood, and finding connection with people who reminded her she didn't have to do life alone   Our paths crossed through the Sober Girls Group Chat, Redemption Weekend, and the 100th episode of the I Am Redemption Podcast, where Pamela stood up during the live show and asked a question that turned into a moment that reached far beyond that room   Since then, she hasn't just been around I Am Redemption, she's shown up   She's volunteered alongside us, brought her family, joined our runs, and continued becoming someone who uses what she's survived to help others   Pamela's story is about grief, addiction, mental health, sobriety, motherhood, fitness, weight loss, and what can happen when we give our pain a purpose   This is I Am Redemption   🔵 GET PLUGGED INTO I AM REDEMPTION   I Am Redemption is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit helping people overcome adversity through action, purpose, and connection   🌐 IAmRedemption.org   We're all recovering from something

Actor Lew Temple joins I Am Redemption for a conversation about Hollywood, faith, family, and stepping into the role of Dave in the upcoming feature film Price of Redemption   Best known to many as Axel on The Walking Dead, Lew has spent decades in Hollywood with roles in Unstoppable, Lawless, The Devil’s Rejects, Halloween, Waitress, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and many more   In this episode, Lew opens up about what it means to portray a real person in a deeply personal true story and the responsibility that comes with playing my father, Dave, in Price of Redemption   We talk about what drew him to the film, the emotional weight of bringing a real family story to life, and what it’s like stepping into a character whose pain, relationships and redemption actually happened   Lew also shares stories from his career and some of the legendary actors, directors and films he’s worked with along the way before opening up about his own relationship with faith, family, adversity, purpose and the realities of life inside Hollywood   This is Lew Temple beyond the characters   Price of Redemption coming 2026   🎙️ I AM REDEMPTION   We’re all recovering from something   I Am Redemption is about turning pain into purpose and creating something meaningful from everything life has put us through   Follow the podcast for new conversations every Tuesday   Connect with us, run with us, volunteer or support the mission at iamredemption.org   Instagram: @iam.redemption   WE ARE WHAT COMES AFTE

Martin Hernandez joins us from Reno, Nevada, fresh off completing the Tahoe 100K, one of the toughest endurance races in America. But this story isn’t about running. It’s about redemption   After discovering 100 Miles to Redemption, Martin won a custom pair of I Am Redemption shoes in one of our giveaways. Those same shoes would go on to carry him through every major race of his journey, including the Tahoe 100K   In this episode, Martin shares his journey from gang life, addiction, alcoholism, and mental health struggles to becoming the father, coach, and man he always wanted to be. We discuss the wake-up call that changed his life, how running and fitness became the foundation of his recovery, and why he’s committed to helping others discover the same transformation   If you’ve ever wondered whether someone can truly change their life, this conversation is proof that they can   If you’d like to get involved with I Am Redemption, join us for a run, attend one of our community events, volunteer, or support our mission by visiting IAmRedemption.org   We’re all recovering from something   We are what comes after

What if one day could change the direction of your life?   This week, you'll experience the Redemption Games through the eyes of two incredible members of the I Am Redemption community, Amy and Edu   Both have built successful careers, yet like so many of us, they were searching for something more   They found it through movement, community, and purpose   Running and physical fitness became more than exercise   They became an outlet for better mental health, stronger relationships, resilience, and a reminder that life is better when we don't do it alone   For the first time, Amy and Edu are mic'd up from start to finish, giving you a true behind-the-scenes look at what it's like to participate in the Redemption Games   You'll hear their strategy, their conversations, their struggles, their victories, and the moments that made this day unforgettable   What Are the Redemption Games?   The Redemption Games weren't created to find the fastest athlete   They were created to build stronger people   Teams travel throughout downtown Austin completing mission-driven challenges hosted by local businesses that believe in something bigger than themselves   Each station represents one of the core pillars of I Am Redemption   ☕ THE WAKE UP | Buzzmill Coffee   💪 BUILT BY PAIN | Squatch Frontier Fitness   🏃 BUILT DIFFERENT | Fleet Feet Austin   ❤️ BUILT BY PURPOSE | Along the streets and trails of downtown Austin   🛡️ WE ARE WHAT COMES AFTER | Doug Sahm Hill Summit   Every challenge is designed to encourage teamwork, resilience, problem solving, and meaningful conversations while connecting people with organizations that are making a positive impact in our city   This isn't just an event   It's an experience   One that reminds us we don't overcome adversity alone   HUGE Thank You to Our Mission Partners   🏃 Fleet Feet Austin   ☕ Buzzmill Coffee   💪 Squatch Frontier Fitness   🍝 Juliet Italian Kitchen for hosting our start and finish line   A special thank you to our incredible prize sponsors for believing in our mission and creating unforgettable experiences for our participants   🛥️ Texas Forever Charters Providing an unforgettable private yacht experience for one of our winning team   ✈️ Rise Detox & Any Length Retreat Proudly sponsoring an incredible private jet experience for our winning participants   🌮 El Dorado Cafe Fueling our community with some of Austin's best food and supporting the mission of I Am Redemption   Thank you for investing in our community and helping make the Redemption Games an unforgettable experience Your generosity made this event possible   CONNECT WITH I AM REDEMPTION   🌐 Website IAmRedemption.org   🎙 Listen on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts   🏃 Join our FREE Austin community runs   Tuesday & Thursday | 6:00 AM   Saturday | 7:30 AM   💬 Monthly Men's Meeting - First Monday   💻 Monthly Virtual Community Call - First Thursday   ❤️ Help us continue creating life changing opportunities through community, movement, and purpose   Donate at IAmRedemption.org or text IAR to 53555   👍 If you enjoyed this episode   • Subscribe   • Like this video   • Leave a comment   • Share this episode with someone who needs community   We're all recovering from something   We Are What Comes After

Inside Austin's Homeless Population: Taking Action   Every day, thousands of people drive past Austin's homeless community without ever hearing the stories behind the faces   This week, friends like I Am Cricchi along with other members of the I Am Redemption community walked the streets of downtown Austin with one goal: to listen   We brought food, clothing, shoes, treats, and most importantly, our time   We sat down with men and women living on the streets to hear how they got there, the obstacles they continue to face, and what life is really like when the rest of the world keeps driving by   Their stories were raw, honest, heartbreaking, and filled with lessons many of us have never considered. From addiction and mental health struggles to impossible life circumstances, this episode shines a light on the humanity behind an issue that affects every major city in America   No matter how someone arrived on the streets, every person deserves dignity, compassion, and the opportunity to be heard   Our hope isn't simply to raise awareness. It's to inspire action. If this episode impacted you, we'd love to have you become part of the mission.   ABOUT I AM REDEMPTION I Am Redemption is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit helping people overcome adversity through community, movement, purpose, and authentic conversation   Whether you're looking for community, want to volunteer, or simply want to take the first step toward a better life, there's a place for you here   Subscribe to our channel, follow for more, share this with someone you think this could help, comment your thoughts we want to hear from YOU!   🌐 Website: https://iamredemption.org   📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iam.redemption   ❤️ Support the mission: https://iamredemption.org   🏃 Join us for our weekly community runs, monthly men's meeting, virtual community calls, volunteer opportunities, and special events   Everyone is welcome   #AustinTexas #Homelessness #IAmRedemption

This week's episode of I Am Redemption is one of our most unique and thought-provoking conversations yet   Our good friend Sheila Springer joins the show to share her incredible journey. If you've spent time with our community, you've probably seen Sheila at our Redemption Crew runs. Her love for people, community, health, and personal growth has made her a valued part of I Am Redemption   But before she found our community, Sheila was born and raised in Scientology   In this episode, we have an open, respectful conversation about what it was really like growing up in Scientology, how those experiences shaped her life, and many of the common misconceptions surrounding the Church of Scientology. Rather than relying on headlines or opinions, we hear directly from someone who lived it   We also discuss my own experience attending Narconon, a substance abuse treatment program based on the teachings of L. Ron Hubbard, and compare our perspectives on recovery, addiction, mental health, and personal responsibility   Throughout the conversation, Sheila shares her perspective on Scientology's views surrounding personal development, mental health, substance abuse, and the organization's efforts to improve the lives of its members and serve its communities. Whether you agree, disagree, or are simply curious, this episode is about listening to someone's story with respect and an open mind   At I Am Redemption, we believe people overcome adversity in many different ways. Whether that's faith, recovery, fitness, counseling, service, community, or another positive path, we support any modality that helps someone build a healthier, more purposeful life   Our mission is simple   Helping people overcome adversity through action, purpose, and community   If you enjoy conversations about overcoming adversity, addiction recovery, mental health, personal growth, resilience, faith, purpose, and the human experience, subscribe and join us every Tuesday for a new episode   Want to get involved?   🏃 Join us for our free weekly Redemption Crew runs in Austin   💻 Connect with our virtual community through our weekly online calls from anywhere in the world   🤝 Become a Mission Partner and help us reach more people through community events, outreach, and stories of redemption   ❤️ Volunteer, attend an event, or find your place in the community   No matter where you are in your journey, there's a place for you here   🌐 IAmRedemption.org   Follow us on Instagram: @iam.redemption   New podcast episodes every Tuesday   Together, we're proving that no matter what you've been through, we are what comes after

Fentanyl almost became the end of Clint Lewis' story Instead, it became the beginning of a life built on recovery, faith, and purpose I've known Clint for years. I first met him while he was in treatment and later had the opportunity to work with him during his early recovery as we trained together in the gym. Watching his journey unfold over the years was made for meaningful conversations that you will only find on I Am Redemption In this episode Clint opens up about: How prescription pills eventually led him into fentanyl addiction Losing his sister and carrying that grief every day Rebuilding his relationship with God Learning to become the man his family deserves The influence of his father and why he continues striving to follow his example What recovery really looks like beyond simply getting sober If you're battling addiction, grieving someone you love, or searching for hope, this conversation has GOT YOU!   I AM REDEMPTION We are all recovering from something 🎙 New conversations every Tuesday 🏃 Join the Redemption Crew 💻 Weekly Thursday Zoom Community   🌎 https://iamredemption.org   📸 Instagram:   / iam.redemption    🎬 Follow Shawn:   / iam.shawnlivingston    🎥 Subscribe for more conversations on recovery, purpose, mental health, veterans, faith and overcoming adversity   Built Different by Pain Powered Different by Purpose   We Are What Comes After 🐐   #IAmRedemption #Recovery

What does it take to portray a real person who is still living?   This week on I Am Redemption, we sit down with stage and screen actor Morgana Shaw, who portrays my mother, Marcia Livingston, in the upcoming feature film Price of Redemption   Morgana shares what it was like preparing for one of the most unique roles of her career, stepping into the life of someone whose story is real, whose family is real, and who would ultimately watch her performance on screen. We dive into the emotional responsibility of portraying a true story, her creative process as an actor, and the challenges of bringing authenticity to a role rooted in real life   Beyond the film, Morgana opens up about her own journey through adversity, building a career in acting, navigating life as a woman and mother, and the resilience it takes to pursue your purpose   Whether you're passionate about filmmaking, acting, true stories, personal growth, mental health, or overcoming adversity, this conversation offers a rare look behind the scenes of bringing redemption to life on screen   We Are What Comes After 🐐   ABOUT I AM REDEMPTION I Am Redemption is a veteran founded nonprofit helping people overcome adversity through action, community, and purpose. Through powerful conversations, fitness, and authentic connection, we're proving that your past does not define your future   🌐 IAmRedemption.org   📲 Text IAR to 53555 to support I Am Redemption   Follow I Am Redemption Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iam.redemption Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IAmRedemption   #IAmRedemption #PriceOfRedemption #MorganaShaw

Despite the Jenning's last name, he earned his own story   This is The Real Struggle   Struggle Jennings is this week's guest on the I Am Redemption   Struggle had just rolled into Austin while on his Last Name Tour when we sat down and hit record   We talked about what life was really like growing up in the streets, getting involved in gangs, addiction, prison, and the road that eventually led him to redemption   We also discussed what it means to carry one of the most recognizable names in country music   Taking on the Jennings name comes with expectations, pressure, and a legacy that few people can truly understand   We spoke about becoming one of the pioneers of the country rap movement, building a career as an independent artist, life on the road, fatherhood, and welcoming a new baby girl into the world   Most importantly, we talked about redemption   What it looks like, what it costs, and why it's worth fighting for   If you've ever felt like your past was trying to define your future, this episode is for you   ABOUT I AM REDEMPTION   I Am Redemption is a community for people who have been Built Different by Pain and Powered Different by Purpose   Through conversations, community, fitness, recovery, faith, and personal growth, our mission is to help people overcome adversity and step into the person they were created to become   We Are What Comes After   📲 Follow I Am Redemption   Instagram: @iam.redemption   Facebook: I Am Redemption   🎙️ New episodes every week   #StruggleJennings #IAmRedemption #Redemption

Julie Korioth knows what it means to walk through adversity and come out the other side with purpose.   In this episode of the I Am Redemption Podcast, Julie shares her personal journey through trauma, faith, motherhood, healing, and the experiences that inspired her life’s mission of improving the mental health of our children and student athletes. As the founder of Nui Sport, Julie is helping parents, coaches, schools, and athletes create healthier conversations around mental health, resilience, emotional wellness, and identity. What began as personal pain has become a movement dedicated to supporting the next generation before they reach a crisis point. In this conversation, we discuss overcoming trauma, finding purpose through pain, faith and family, the growing mental health challenges facing today’s youth, student athlete mental health, building resilience, and how parents, coaches, and communities can better support the next generation. Whether you’re a parent, coach, athlete, educator, or someone navigating your own challenges, this episode is a powerful reminder that our greatest struggles can often become our greatest source of purpose.   Built Different by Pain. Powered Different by Purpose.   Learn more about I Am Redemption at www.iamredemption.org   Text IAR to 53555 for support, community updates, and ways to get involved.   Follow us: Instagram: @iam.redemption YouTube: I Am Redemption   #IAmRedemption #JulieKorioth #MentalHealth #StudentAthletes #Purpose #Faith #Trauma #Resilience #YouthMentalHealth #WeAreWhatComesAfter

For most of his life, Nick Geoppo struggled with obesity, yo-yo dieting, and the frustration of losing weight only to gain it back. What finally led to a lasting transformation wasn't another program or fitness trend. It was a complete shift in mindset, habits, and identity.   Today Nick has lost over 110 pounds, maintained that weight loss for years, and now helps others build sustainable lifestyles that actually stick.   In this episode, Nick shares what life looked like before his transformation, how his weight affected his mental health, the obstacles he faced while trying to change, and the ongoing health challenges he continues to navigate. Shawn and Nick also dig into the surprising similarities between recovery and weight loss, why accountability matters more than motivation, and how adversity can become the foundation for purpose.   Whether you're dealing with your weight, your mindset, or just trying to become a better version of yourself, there is something in this conversation for you.   📲 Connect with Nick: @nickgeoppo on Instagram   🔥 About I Am Redemption   I Am Redemption is a nonprofit helping people build stronger lives through community, accountability, fitness, recovery, purpose, and service. 🌐 IAmRedemption.org 💛 Support the mission: IAmRedemption.org or text IAR to 53555 📍 Redemption Crew Run Club | Saturdays 7:30 AM | 515 S Pleasant Valley Rd, Austin TX 78741 💻 Weekly Redemption Zoom Meeting | Thursdays 7:00 PM CST 📸 @iam.redemption (Instagram) | @IAmRedemption (YouTube)   🎙️ About Shawn Livingston   Shawn Livingston is a U.S. Army veteran, recovery advocate, endurance athlete, speaker, and founder of I Am Redemption. After overcoming heroin addiction and homelessness, his journey was documented in 100 Miles to Redemption, following his attempt to complete the Pinhoti 100-mile ultramarathon. He uses his story and platform to help others find what comes after their hardest chapters.

I first came across Chelsea Reyes through a powerful video where she openly shared her testimony of addiction, recovery, and finding God. Not long after, our paths crossed at an event here in Austin. Now, we sit down to hear the full story Before becoming Coach Chelsea, before stepping on bodybuilding stages, before helping women transform their lives through fitness, she was fighting a battle with addiction and alcoholism that nearly cost her everything Chelsea opens up about working as an exotic dancer, living lost in addiction, and the moments that forced her to take a hard look at the direction her life was heading. She shares how the love of her daughter became the wake-up call that changed everything and how finding faith gave her a foundation to rebuild her life Today, Chelsea Reyes has become a successful fitness coach, bodybuilder, and mentor to thousands of women. But what makes her story powerful isn't the transformation you see on social media. It's the journey that got her there This conversation is about addiction, recovery, motherhood, faith, fitness, purpose, and what happens when someone decides their past will no longer define their future If you've ever struggled, felt stuck, battled addiction, questioned your worth, or needed proof that change is possible, this episode is for you   Follow Chelsea: 📲 Instagram: @ibuildbaddies   ABOUT I AM REDEMPTION I Am Redemption is a community built for people who refuse to let their past define their future.Through powerful conversations, fitness, recovery, faith, leadership, and service, we bring together people who have faced adversity and chosen to turn their pain into purpose Built Different by Pain. Powered Different by Purpose We Are What Comes After   🎙️ Hosted by Shawn Livingston   📲 FOLLOW I AM REDEMPTION Instagram: @iam.redemption Shawn Livingston: @iam.shawnlivingston   🌐 Website: www.iamredemption.org   💬 JOIN THE REDEMPTION COMMUNITY ✅ Weekly Redemption Meeting Every Thursday at 7:00 PM CST ✅ Redemption Crew Runs ✅ Community Events ✅ Recovery, Fitness & Personal Development   ❤️ SUPPORT THE MISSION If you'd like to help us continue creating content, building community, hosting events, and reaching people who need hope, you can support I Am Redemption here: 🌐 Donate: www.iamredemption.org 📱 Text To Give: Text IAR to 53-555 Every donation helps us expand the mission and impact more lives    #IAmRedemption #ShawnLivingston #ChelseaReyes #CoachChelsea

What was it like being behind the camera for the biggest moments of Price of Redemption? This week, Preston Maddox joins Shawn Livingston on I Am Redemption to discuss his journey into videography, editing, and content creation, along with what it was like documenting two of the most important filming days of the upcoming feature film Price of Redemption Preston was on set as major influencers made their acting debut, captured behind-the-scenes moments from the production, and witnessed the filming of intense combat sequences inspired by Shawn's service in the U.S. Army. We also discuss his path through ONNIT, lessons learned from working in media, why content creation is one of today's most valuable skills, and what's coming next for both Preston and I Am Redemption Whether you're interested in filmmaking, entrepreneurship, storytelling, content creation, personal growth, or building a meaningful career, this episode is packed with valuable insights and behind-the-scenes stories 👇 Connect with I Am Redemption 🌐 Website: https://iamredemption.org 📸 Instagram: @iam.redemption 🎵 TikTok: @iam.redemption Text IAR to 53555 to support the mission I Am Redemption is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people turn pain into purpose through community, action, and redemption. 🎬 Price of Redemption is an upcoming feature film inspired by the true story of Shawn Livingston and the mission behind I Am Redemption Built Different by Pain Powered Different by Purpose We Are What Comes After #IAmRedemption #ShawnLivingston #PrestonMaddox #PriceOfRedemption

This week on I Am Redemption, Shawn Livingston sits down with Andrew Shebay, the director behind the documentary 100 Miles to Redemption and the upcoming feature film Price of Redemption   Why did Andrew choose this story to tell?   Why Shawn Livingston and his family?   And why did this project resonate with him on such a personal level?   In this episode, Andrew opens up about his own connection to addiction through family members, what drew him toward this story, and why he believed it deserved to become something much bigger than a documentary   They also go deep behind the scenes of creating Price of Redemption: filming Andrew’s first feature film building a crew with experience on major Hollywood productions casting the actors who portray Shawn and his family involving authentic community members throughout the movie creating emotionally intense scenes rooted in real life and the mission behind who this film is truly meant to impact   This is more than a movie   It’s a story about pain, family, addiction, purpose, redemption, and what happens after survival   🎬 PRICE OF REDEMPTION Coming 2026   TAP IN WITH I AM REDEMPTION -   🌐 Website / Community / Events / Meetings iamredemption.org   📲 Follow I Am Redemption on Instagram @iam.redemption   🫂 Join our FREE weekly Zoom meetings every Thursday at 6PM CST through I Am Redemption   🏃 Redemption Crew community runs and workouts every week in Austin, Texas   ❤️ I Am Redemption is a nonprofit organization built to help people turn pain into purpose through community, movement, accountability, and connection   Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday at 8AM cat   WE WERE BUILT DIFFERENT BY PAIN POWERED DIFFERENT BY PURPOSE WE ARE WHAT COMES AFTER   #IAmRedemption #PriceOfRedemption #ShawnLivingston #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealth #Recovery #FeatureFilm

Wendy Grijalva joins us on I Am Redemption for a very raw, real, honest, and emotional conversation most wouldn't publicly In this episode, Wendy opens up about surviving trauma, battling eating disorders, struggling with substance abuse, navigating grief, losing herself, rebuilding her confidence through fitness and yoga, and ultimately finding her voice within the community This conversation goes far beyond transformation photos or surface level motivation. We are about the pain that builds Identity, self worth, healing, and growth. We are Built Different to keep moving forward after life changes everything Wendy shares what it was like trying to survive internally while appearing strong externally, the impact grief had on her life, and how fitness, recovery, movement, and community became part of rebuilding herself from the ground up If you’ve ever struggled with trauma, addiction, body image, depression, grief, loss, or trying to rediscover who you are after hard seasons in life, this episode will hit home   This is I Am Redemption Built Different by Pain Powered Different by Purpose We Are What Comes After   ABOUT THIS EPISODE Trauma and emotional survival Eating disorders and body image struggles Substance abuse and recovery Grief and healing after loss Fitness and rebuilding confidence Yoga and mental wellness Women finding strength through pain Self worth and identity Community and personal growth Turning pain into purpose   SUPPORT I AM REDEMPTION I Am Redemption is a nonprofit movement and community focused on recovery, mental health, fitness, purpose, and helping people rebuild their lives through connection and accountability.   Official Website: iamredemption.org   Donate / Support the Mission Support I Am Redemption   Apply for the Built By Pain Challenge, join the community, explore events, podcast episodes, run crew information, and more through the official site   FOLLOW I AM REDEMPTION Instagram: @iam.redemption   Follow Wendy Grijalva: @breezywend   Subscribe for weekly episodes featuring powerful stories of recovery, endurance, healing, transformation, mental health, fitness, and purpose   #IAmRedemptiony #GriefHealing #AddictionRecovery #Mindfulness #SelfGrowth #WomenInRecovery

From a bare mattress on the floor, surrounded by liquor bottles, to living with purpose. This week on I Am Redemption, Shawn Livingston sits down with Mike, known as Multifaceted Monster, an alternative hip hop artist and recovery advocate who has lived through what most people won’t even talk about. 5150 holds, severe alcoholism, mental health battles, and isolation at its lowest point… and somehow, he found a way out. Coming straight out of California, Mike shares how music became his outlet, how he rebuilt his identity, and why pushing your body physically can completely change your mental state. But getting sober wasn’t the finish line. Because the real question is, you’re sober, now what? In this episode, we talk about why sobriety alone isn’t enough, and what it actually takes to build a life with purpose after everything falls apart. This is for the ones who aren’t okay just existing, the ones who want more, the ones ready to work for more. This is what it means when we say we are what comes after. In this episode: What rock bottom actually looked like His experience being placed on a 5150 hold Battling alcoholism and mental health in isolation How music became therapy and purpose The role of fitness and discipline in recovery Why being sober is just the beginning Follow Mike (Multifaceted Monster): Instagram: @multifacetedmonster Join the I Am Redemption community: Website: https://iamredemption.org Instagram: @iam.redemption Run with us in Austin: Tuesday and Thursday at 6:00 AM Saturday at 7:30 AM Weekly Zoom calls and community support available I Am Redemption is a nonprofit community and podcast led by Shawn Livingston, focused on recovery, mental health, fitness, and purpose. We share real stories from people who turned pain into something powerful Built different by pain Powered different by purpose We are what comes after.

Valeen Holloway joins Shawn Livingston on I Am Redemption to share one of the most intense addiction and recovery stories we’ve ever had on the show. At the height of addiction, Valeen and both of her sisters appeared on the Dr. Phil show. That moment captured just how far things had gone. In this episode, Valeen breaks down what life really looked like during that time. The chaos, the pain, the reality of addiction at its worst, and more importantly, what it took to get out. Today, her life looks completely different. She’s sober, present, building a life with her family, and using her voice to help others find their way out of addiction. This is a real conversation about rock bottom, redemption, and what’s possible on the other side. If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out to us Follow I Am Redemption: Instagram: @iam.redemption Follow Valeen: Instagram: @valeenlovesyou Tap in with the community: Austin Run Crew: Tuesdays & Thursdays 6am | Saturdays 7:30am Weekly Zoom Call: Thursday nights About I Am Redemption: Hosted by Shawn Livingston, I Am Redemption is a platform built on real stories of addiction recovery, mental health, fitness, and purpose. Built different by pain, Powered different by purpose, We are what comes after.