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Determined Society with Shawn French | Adversity & Mindset
30 episodes
From Fifth Overdose to $115M | Breaking Limiting Beliefs in Adversity
Ep 288 · Aug 10, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
Eric Spofford survived five overdoses and rebuilt his entire life through discipline and spiritual growth. In this raw conversation, he reveals the moment of surrender that led to sobriety on December 7, 2006—and how the habits forged in recovery became the competitive edge that built and sold a $115 million enterprise. A masterclass in overcoming obstacles, breaking limiting beliefs, and turning adversity into actionable discipline. In this episode, we dive into: Eric's fifth overdose and the r…
The Discipline Behind Keeping More | Tax Secrets with Enrolled Agent Karlton Dennis
Ep 287 · Aug 3, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
Karlton Dennis, CEO of Tax Alchemy and former athlete turned tax strategist, reveals the discipline and identity shift required to build lasting wealth. In this conversation, Shawn French and Karlton explore the mental toughness that helped him transition from sports to entrepreneurship, the tax strategies high-earners use to keep more of what they make, and how breaking norms around money shapes your financial legacy. A powerful conversation on discipline, overcoming obstacles, and the authenti…
The Cost of Truth-Seeking | Ben Swann on Breaking Norms
Ep 286 · Jul 27, 2026 · 1 hr 15 min
On The Determined Society, authentic conversations and hard questions separate growth from stagnation. Ben Swann—journalist, truth-seeker, and cultural disruptor—sits down with Shawn French to explore why asking difficult questions takes real discipline, how breaking norms demands determination, and what happens when you refuse to accept surface-level answers. Discover the mental strength it takes to challenge the status quo and the resilience required to stand by your convictions. Perfect for a…
Overcoming Failure | How Jake Bostwick Turned Loss Into Resilience
Ep 285 · Jul 20, 2026 · 1 hr 9 min
Jake "Brutal" Bostwick grew up surrounded by violence in Southeast London. Now a bare-knuckle champion, he reveals how adversity and overcoming failure became his greatest assets. In this raw conversation, Jake shares the discipline techniques, mindset shifts, and unforgiving lessons that transformed survival instinct into elite fighting performance—and why loss was never the end. Connect with Jake Bostwick: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brutalbostw... Connect with Shawn: https://link.me/…
Building Legacies Through Adversity: FuelFest & Paul Walker's Impact
Ep 284 · Jul 13, 2026 · 1 hr 13 min
In this raw conversation with Tyrese Gibson and Cody Walker, Shawn French explores how determination and authentic faith transform adversity into global impact. Discover how FuelFest grew from a simple tribute into an international movement celebrating car culture, music, and human connection—and what it really means to build something bigger than yourself when grief threatens to define you. In this episode, we dive into: • The story and mission behind FuelFest • Honoring Paul Walker’s legacy th…
From Merrill Lynch to $1.5B | Building Wealth Through Discipline & Integrity
Ep 283 · Jul 6, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
In this inspiring episode of The Determined Society, Shawn French sits down with Chad Willardson, founder of Pacific Capital, six-time author, husband, father of five, and one of the most respected voices in wealth management and leadership. Chad shares the courageous decision that changed his life forever, walking away from a successful career at Merrill Lynch with no safety net to build a company rooted in integrity, purpose, and people over profits. Today, Chad Willardson manages more than $1…
Redemption Through Adversity | Michael Franzese on Breaking Norms & Discipline
Ep 282 · Jun 29, 2026 · 1 hr 27 min
Overcoming obstacles isn't just about external circumstances, it's about discipline, accountability, and choosing redemption. Michael Franzese, a former Colombo crime captain who walked away from the mob to build a life rooted in faith and family, joins Shawn French to unpack the mindset shift required to break norms, embrace adversity as growth, and redefine what true strength looks like. Discover how controlling the controllables and unwavering discipline became his path to transformation. Con…
Survival to Empire | How Bedros Keuilian Built Determination From Adversity
Ep 281 · Jun 22, 2026 · 1 hr 25 min
Bedros Keuilian—founder of Fit Body Boot Camp and creator of The Project—joins Shawn French for a raw conversation on determination, adversity, and breaking limiting beliefs. From arriving in America as an immigrant child on welfare to building a $100M+ fitness empire, Bedros shares how he reframed trauma and bullying into fuel for leadership, fatherhood, and becoming the man he needed to become. This is a masterclass in overcoming obstacles and transforming survival mode into unstoppable discip…
Discipline Through Adversity | Trevor Bauer on Pressure, Media Judgment & Mental Strength
Ep 280 · Jun 15, 2026 · 1 hr 48 min
Trevor Bauer, 2020 Cy Young Award winner, opens up about discipline, adversity, and the moment public judgment changed everything. In this raw conversation, Trevor reveals how an engineering mindset, relentless work ethic, and refusal to quit shaped his rise from UCLA to the Majors—and how he's rebuilding after controversy tested his mental resilience. Discover the discipline techniques and mindset shifts that separate champions who come back from those who don't. Connect with Shawn https://link…
Purpose & Elite Performance | Phil Daru on Discipline, Coaching Legends & Overcoming Obstacles
Ep 279 · Jun 8, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
Phil Daru, world-class performance coach, former Mixed Martial Artist, and trainer to elite athletes like Dustin Poirier, Amanda Nunes, and Colby Covington, joins The Determined Society for a powerful conversation on discipline, faith, purpose, adversity, and what it really means to become unkillable in life. In this episode, Phil opens up about his early life in Broward County, training martial arts from a young age, playing Division I football, losing both parents within months, becoming a fat…
Blaire White: Cultural Perspective on Overcoming Obstacles & Social Media Impact
Ep 278 · Jun 1, 2026 · 1 hr 9 min
Growing up with no friends and losing her father before coming out, Blaire White faced obstacles most can't imagine. By 32, she'd amassed 400 million views, toured nationally, and appeared on Fox News — all while navigating relentless judgment. In this raw conversation, Blaire reveals how she broke cultural norms to live authentically, the mental resilience required to overcome obstacles in the public eye, and what it truly costs to be misunderstood. A masterclass in overcoming adversity through…
Overcoming Adversity | From Addiction to Building Redcon1
Ep 277 · May 25, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
ABOUT THIS EPISODE What does real determination actually cost? Aaron Singerman has a story that most people only know one chapter of. He grew up in New Orleans, survived Hurricane Katrina, became an intravenous heroin and cocaine addict, lost people he loved to violence and overdose, and found his way out through fitness and bodybuilding. He broke into the supplement industry with nothing but hustle — became editor-in-chief at RxMuscle, co-founded Blackstone Labs at a kitchen table, and then lef…
The Dynasty Coach: Skip Bertman on Determination & Culture
Ep 276 · May 18, 2026 · 1 hr 29 min
In this unforgettable episode of The Determined Society, Shawn French sits down with legendary LSU baseball coach Skip Bertman, alongside former LSU Tigers Ryan Theriot and Blair Barbier, for a powerful conversation on leadership, character, culture, brotherhood, and building champions beyond the game. When Skip arrived at LSU, the program had no national championships, only a few hundred fans in the stands, and a culture still waiting to be built. Through vision, belief, discipline, and a commi…
From Broke to Biohacked: Anthony & TereZa Lolli on Health, Wealth, and Rebuilding Everything
Ep 275 · May 11, 2026 · 59 min
What does it actually take to rebuild your body, your business, and your belief in yourself, from absolute zero? Anthony Lolli knows. He was a millionaire at 23, running 800 agents across 100+ New York City real estate locations. He had the Rolls-Royce. The mansion. 50 Cent filming commercials in his backyard. Then came his two-year-old daughter, who looked up at her 315-pound father and said: "Daddy, you're fat. I don't want you to die." That sentence changed everything. TereZa Lolli came to Am…
Determination & Discipline | From Random Gigs to Pitbull Collabs
Ep 274 · Apr 27, 2026 · 58 min
Tyler Filmore shares how overcoming obstacles in the music industry taught him the power of determination and breaking norms. From refusing to quit when success didn't match his timeline to landing a Pitbull collaboration through one random performance, Tyler reveals the mindset shifts that separate those who persist from those who quit. Raw, authentic, and actionable—for anyone betting on themselves. Key Takeaways -Success often comes from opportunities that look small at first. -Most people st…
Jana Kramer | How Adversity Builds Determination and Discipline
Ep 273 · Apr 20, 2026 · 1 hr 22 min
Determination. Adversity. Discipline. Mindset. Most people want to heal—but very few are willing to face the adversity it takes to rebuild trust, set boundaries, and develop the discipline to choose themselves. Real growth happens when your mindset shifts from surviving to taking control. In this episode, Jana Kramer opens up about healing from trauma, learning to trust herself again, and building the determination and mental toughness required to stop repeating the same patterns. This conversat…
The Turning Point: Adversity, Discipline & Mindset Shifts
Ep 272 · Apr 17, 2026 · 56 min
Most people talk about chasing their dreams—but very few have the determination and discipline to sacrifice everything when adversity strikes. In this episode, rising country artist Coey Red reveals the exact moment he chose commitment over comfort, and shares the three tactical strategies he used to transform obstacles into unstoppable momentum. Discover the mindset shifts that separate dreamers from doers. Key Takeaways If you don’t go all in on yourself, nobody else will—determination has to…
The Hollywood Reality Check | Adversity Builds Discipline
Ep 271 · Apr 13, 2026 · 1 hr 25 min
Most people see success, but they don’t see the adversity, discipline, and relentless determination it takes to get there. What looks like overnight success is really years of rejection that build the mindset and mental toughness required to last. In this episode, Tony Goldwyn shares the reality of breaking into Hollywood, the power of committing fully, and how adversity shapes your determination, discipline, and long-term success. This is about developing high performance habits, choosing consi…
Adversity Builds Determination and Discipline | The Catalyst
Ep 270 · Apr 10, 2026 · 29 min
Most people see adversity as a stop sign, but it’s actually an invitation to grow. In this episode, Shawn breaks down how hard seasons expose your habits, force you to build discipline, and shape you into the person you need to become. If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or tempted to quit, this message will help you shift your mindset and move forward. Key Takeaways -Adversity reveals who you are and where you need to grow -The work beneath the surface is the real win -Confidence is built by keepin…
Diana Mahrach: From Business Collapse to Resilience | Overcoming Obstacles
Ep 269 · Apr 6, 2026 · 1 hr 19 min
She built a thriving fashion business… then faced the kind of adversity that forces you to discover your true determination. What she lost overnight became the exact moment that tested whether she would break—or rebuild. In this episode, Diana Mahrach shares how she went from multiple stores in New York to survival mode during COVID, and how she fought her way back. This is a raw, powerful story about resilience, staying in your lane, and never quitting when everything falls apart. Key Takeaways…
Career Pivots: How Adversity Builds Discipline | The Real Catalyst
Ep 268 · Apr 3, 2026 · 1 hr 30 min
Adversity isn't a setback—it's your setup. When LaMyiah Pearlinia lost her job, she faced an identity crisis that forced her to rebuild from zero. In this raw conversation, she reveals how losing everything became the exact catalyst for finding real discipline, purpose, and what she's truly called to do. A candid exploration of career pivots, mental resilience, and trusting God through uncertainty. Key Takeaways: Losing your job isn’t failure — it’s adversity redirecting you toward where your de…
The Missing Piece: Mental Health & Cellular Longevity | Dr. Sophia Hadar
Ep 267 · Mar 30, 2026 · 1 hr 9 min
Explore a cultural perspective on breaking norms in traditional health approaches as Shawn French sits down with Dr. Sophia Hadar to uncover what traditional medicine often misses. From hidden imbalances to deeper root causes, this conversation challenges how we think about true health. You can look healthy on the outside and still be struggling internally. Key Takeaways -Looking fit doesn’t mean your body is functioning optimally -Traditional medicine often treats symptoms—not root causes -Fati…
The Pulse | Cultural Perspectives on Success
Ep 266 · Mar 23, 2026 · 1 hr
Everyone sees the success, but no one sees the weight behind it. In this episode, Shawn French and Pat Sitkins pull back the curtain on Exploring the cultural perspectives on entrepreneurship and breaking norms around success From pressure, sacrifice, and family impact to the loneliness of leadership, this is the raw truth about entrepreneurship. Key Takeaways -Building something meaningful comes with pressure no one prepares you for. -Success impacts your family more than people realize. -You c…
Doug Bopst: Breaking Norms Through Transformation
Ep 265 · Mar 20, 2026 · 1 hr 25 min
Doug Bopst shares his journey of breaking norms and cultural transformation through personal struggle with addiction and landing himself incarcerated. What started as fear and addiction turned into discipline, purpose, and a complete identity shift. Key Takeaways -Hitting rock bottom forced him to take full accountability for his life. -Jail became the environment that built discipline and new habits. -Real transformation starts when you separate from your old identity. -Confidence is built by d…
Building Discipline in Youth | Cultural Perspective on Fitness & Mindset
Ep 264 · Mar 16, 2026 · 1 hr 30 min
Donnie Keller, owner of Ionic Fitness in Bonita Springs and founder of Wilson's Fit Futures, reveals how discipline and cultural perspective transform kids' lives. In this episode, we explore youth mental health, breaking norms in fitness education, and how building habits early becomes the ultimate adversity-breaker. Learn actionable strategies to help young people develop confidence and determination through fitness and nutrition—a conversation every parent needs to hear. Key Takeaways -Fitnes…
Breaking Norms: Jessie Morales’ Breast Cancer Journey
Ep 263 · Mar 13, 2026 · 1 hr 15 min
Check Out Therabody 👇 https://www.therabody.com/discount/DETERMINED Use Code: DETERMINED to get 15% off at checkout ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ At just 33 years old, Jessie Morales heard the words no one expects to hear: “You have Stage 3 breast cancer.” In this powerful and emotional episode, Jessie shares her journey from finding a lump accidentally, to receiving her diagnosis, and navigating life as a young mother fighting…
Fatherhood & Mindset | Breaking Norms to Build Determination
Ep 230 · Mar 9, 2026 · 1 hr 18 min
Men's mental health through authentic conversations. Shawn French sits down with entrepreneur David Waldy to explore fatherhood, identity, and the discipline required to break norms. They unpack how vulnerability—not stoicism—builds determination, and why honest dialogue is the missing piece in modern masculine culture. A powerful deep-dive on overcoming obstacles through real connection. Key Takeaways -Many men struggle because they lack vulnerable conversations with other men. -Real strength c…
Christy Primmer | Radical Responsibility & Rebuilding Your Mindset
Ep 9 · Mar 6, 2026 · 1 hr 39 min
Most people want a better life, but few take radical responsibility for it. In this raw conversation, Shawn French sits down with TV host and author Christy Primmer to explore how self-accountability and discipline become the foundation for real personal transformation. Discover the mindset shifts that separate those who overcome obstacles from those who stay stuck—and actionable strategies to rebuild your life from the inside out.. Key Takeaways -Radical responsibility is the starting point for…
The Young Men Crisis | Discipline, Mental Health & Cultural Perspective
Ep 8 · Mar 2, 2026 · 1 hr 10 min
Young men are struggling with mental health, identity, and discipline—but few are talking about it openly. Therapist and Rugged Counseling founder Trey Tucker joins Shawn French to explore the crisis facing young men today: the absence of strong father figures, lack of mentors, and how broken cultural norms are leaving a generation without guidance. In this raw conversation, discover actionable strategies for building resilience, reclaiming discipline, and breaking the cycle of neglect. Perfect…
Mental Health Over Abs | How to Overcome Anorexia & Diet Culture
Ep 262 · Feb 27, 2026 · 1 hr 12 min
Most people chase the perfect body but ignore mental health and emotional resilience. In this raw episode, Francesca Scerbo shares her powerful journey overcoming anorexia, body dysmorphia, and toxic fitness culture. She reveals how hormonal balance, true discipline, and breaking limiting beliefs about diet are the real keys to sustainable health—and why the fitness industry's biggest lies often destroy mental health first. Key Takeaways -Your mindset and self-love are the foundation of lasting…
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