Episode Details

Family, that’s Shawn Livingston — four-time felon, heroin survivor, ultra-runner, and living proof that your lowest moment can become your greatest purpose

Shawn 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_r

Follow Shawn: @iamredemption + his "I Am Redemption" podcast

Drop in the comments: What's YOUR "fire under the ass" thing? Tag a friend who needs this.

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 – New Intro + Shawn’s Big Lesson
1:45 – Car Crash That Ended Basketball Dreams
4:30 – Oxy to Heroin Pipeline
8:10 – Scientology Rehab Madness (you won’t believe this)
12:00 – Military Injury & Painkillers
16:30 – Prison Wake-Up Call
21:00 – The Mirror Moment That Changed Everything
25:45 – How Running Lit the Fire
32:00 – Lance Armstrong Podcast + Documentary Story
38:00 – Vulnerability Pays Off
44:00 – Actionable Steps: Find Your Fire
52:00 – Final Wisdom + Where to Find Shawn

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