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Determined Society with Shawn French | Adversity & Mindset
Hosted by Shawn French | Adversity & Determination Expert · EN
Discover The Determined Society with Shawn French, your gateway to exploring determination, adversity, and mindset. Each episode delves into raw conversations with celebrities, authors, and athletes revealing their cultural perspectives and mental health journeys. We unpack how these icons break norms and develop habits that fuel success. Dive behind the headlines for breakthrough insights into overcoming life's challenges and embracing resilience.
We dive into the stories behind the personas: What inspires a bestselling author to tug at society’s threads? How does an athlete navigate identity beyond the game? How do cultural icons harness influence to spark social change? These aren’t surface-level soundbites—they’re raw, revealing conversations that reflect who we are and where we’re headed.
Expect humor. Expect heart. Expect breakthrough insights.
Whether we’re unpacking a book that reshapes dialogue, exploring the impact of fame on mental health, or analyzing how sports stars challenge societal norms—Culture Unscripted brings you the human stories behind cultural icons and the societal conversations they spark.
If you’re curious, driven, and ready for a show that celebrates the richness of culture through the faces shaping it—Culture Unscripted is where you belong. Tune in, and let’s explore the world through the voices that help define it.
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From Survival Mode to Building an Empire: The Real Story Behind Bedros Keuilian’s Success
Yesterday01:25:08Summary readyBedros Keuilian, entrepreneur, author, speaker, founder of Fit Body Boot Camp, and creator of The Project, joins The Determined Society for a raw conversation on success, trauma, anxiety, healing, leadership, fatherhood, and becoming a better man. Bedros opens up about coming to America as an immigrant child, growing up on welfare and food stamps, being bullied, learning to reframe adversity, and building a massive fitness franchise from a place of drive and survival. In this episode, Shawn French and Bedros discuss the anxiety attack that forced him to face what success could not fix, the therapy work that helped him heal old wounds, the weight men carry in silence, why action alleviates anxiety, how trauma can create self-sabotage, and what it means to take the armor off at home. This conversation goes beyond business and into the deeper work of leadership, authenticity, family, masculinity, resilience, and becoming built for the winter. The Determined Society is hosted by Shawn French — a show for people who refuse to quit. Every episode goes beyond the highlight reel to explore the real stories behind resilience, reinvention, and the relentless pursuit of a life built on your own terms. Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all others.. If this episode moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it — and leave a review. It helps more than you know. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Breaking Limits: Trevor Bauer on Discipline, Pressure & Redemption
1w ago01:47:34Summary readyTrevor Bauer, 2020 Cy Young Award winner and former Los Angeles Dodger, joins The Determined Society for a raw conversation on baseball, pressure, public judgment, media narratives, and refusing to quit. Trevor opens up about his early obsession with the game, his engineering mindset, his rise from UCLA to the Major Leagues, winning the Cy Young, signing a historic Dodgers contract, and the moment his career changed. In this episode, Shawn French and Trevor discuss the controversy that pushed him out of MLB, the suspension and release that followed, his decision to keep competing in Japan, Mexico, and independent baseball, and the mindset that has kept him standing when most people would have walked away. This conversation is about resilience, reputation, competitiveness, and what it really means to keep going when the world expects you to stop. The Determined Society is hosted by Shawn French — a show for people who refuse to quit. Every episode goes beyond the highlight reel to explore the real stories behind resilience, reinvention, and the relentless pursuit of a life built on your own terms. Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all others.. If this episode moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it — and leave a review. It helps more than you know. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Purpose & Elite Performance | Phil Daru on Discipline, Coaching Legends & Overcoming Obstacles
2w ago01:04:59Summary readyPhil 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 father, and being forced to pivot after a neurologist told him one more hit could change his future. He shares how that moment led him from fighting to coaching, and how routine, repetition, faith, and service became the foundation of his work with fighters, Olympians, Special Forces operators, CEOs, and high performers. This conversation is about more than training. It is about finding your purpose, staying prepared, and building the mind, body, and spirit to keep moving forward when life hits back. The Determined Society is hosted by Shawn French — a show for people who refuse to quit. Every episode goes beyond the highlight reel to explore the real stories behind resilience, reinvention, and the relentless pursuit of a life built on your own terms. Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all others.. If this episode moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it — and leave a review. It helps more than you know. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Blaire White: Cultural Perspective on Overcoming Obstacles & Social Media Impact
3w ago01:08:47Summary readyShe grew up with no friends, no roadmap, and a father who died before she could tell him who she really was. By 32, she had 400 million views, a national tour, a Fox News debut, a Washington Post profile, and a spot in a Billboard Award-winning music video — playing a Wild West sheriff. Blaire White is one of the most-watched, most-debated, and least-understood people on the internet. In this episode of The Determined Society, Shawn French sits down with Blaire for the conversation her own platform rarely makes room for — not the pundit, not the controversy, but the person underneath all of it. What actually happened in the years before anyone knew her name. The father she lost before she could come out to him. The childhood spent alone, writing fantasy novels to escape a world that didn't have a place for her. The grief she carried quietly while building something loud. The spiritual awakening she didn't see coming. And what determination actually looks like when no community fully claims you and the whole internet has an opinion about your existence. This is not a political debate. This is a story about becoming yourself when the cost is real. IN THIS EPISODE: - Growing up in Chico — bullied, isolated, and writing her way out - Losing her father right before coming out as transgender - Dropping out of college to bet everything on honesty - The price of being rejected by the left AND the right simultaneously - Her first Fox News appearance and what mainstream visibility actually feels like - The spiritual awakening she had in 2024 — and what changed after it - How she handles public humiliation, mistakes, and being factually wrong - The quiet grief of discovering she couldn't have children - What "determined" means when no map exists for who you are ABOUT BLAIRE WHITE Blaire White is a YouTuber, political commentator, and host of The Blaire White Project podcast. With over 1.5 million subscribers and 400+ million views, she has been featured in Penthouse, profiled by The Washington Post, and was the first openly transgender woman in Penthouse's history. She is the definition of building something from nothing — on her own terms, without permission. CONNECT WITH BLAIRE WHITE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msblairewhite/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/theblairewhiteproject Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImBlaireWhite/ CONNECT WITH SHAWN https://link.me/shawnmf32 SUBSCRIBE TO THE DETERMINED SOCIETY Newsletter: https://thedeterminedsociety.com Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/determined-society-with-shawn-french-adversity-mindset/id1555922064 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5kS9tkLGQLcVyRgB3mDznw?si=184c18d1b9d44f53 The Determined Society is hosted by Shawn French — a show for people who refuse to quit. Every episode goes beyond the highlight reel to explore the real stories behind resilience, reinvention, and the relentless pursuit of a life built on your own terms. Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all others.. If this episode moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it — and leave a review. It helps more than you know. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Overcoming Adversity | From Addiction to Building Redcon1
4w ago01:00:40Summary readyABOUT 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 left to launch REDCON1 in 2016. Within four years, REDCON1 went from 5 employees to 150+, expanded to 80+ countries, and landed on shelves at Walmart, GNC, Vitamin Shoppe, Dick's Sporting Goods, and military base exchanges worldwide. Then came the federal indictment. A guilty plea. Fifty-four months sentenced. Eleven months served at FPC Pensacola. He wrote his memoir from a prison cell, came home to his three sons, walked back into REDCON1, and never stopped building. In this episode, Shawn French sits down with Aaron for one of the most raw and honest conversations The Determined Society has ever had. This isn't a highlight reel. It's the version of determination that doesn't look good on social media — the kind that costs you everything before it gives you anything back. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ WHAT WE COVER → Growing up in New Orleans and early lessons from his father's clothing store → Hurricane Katrina — what forced displacement and starting over really feels like → Falling into intravenous heroin and cocaine addiction and the losses that followed → How bodybuilding and fitness became the lifeline that changed everything → Breaking into bodybuilding media at RxMuscle under Dave Palumbo → Co-founding Blackstone Labs and where things went wrong → Launching REDCON1 — and the military mission behind the name → Building a global supplement empire from scratch, twice → The federal indictment, guilty plea, and what prison actually taught him → Writing his memoir behind bars and the mindset that kept him going → Fatherhood, legacy, and raising three boys while rebuilding everything → What real determination looks like when no one is watching ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ CONNECT WITH AARON SINGERMAN 📖 Memoir — RedCon Rising: And Falling. And Rising Again. 🌐 Website: https://aaronsingerman.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaronsingerman/ 👤 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aaron.singerman/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-singerman-b6a03a35 🏋️ REDCON1: https://www.redcon1.com ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ CONNECT WITH SHAWN FRENCH 🔗 All links: https://ln.run/AMgIt If you have ever been knocked down, counted out, or forced to start over — this episode is proof that rock bottom is not the end of the story. Leave a review, share this episode with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you never miss a conversation with someone who refused to quit. — Shawn French The Determined Society The Determined Society is hosted by Shawn French — a show for people who refuse to quit. Every episode goes beyond the highlight reel to explore the real stories behind resilience, reinvention, and the relentless pursuit of a life built on your own terms. Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all others.. If this episode moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it — and leave a review. It helps more than you know. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The Dynasty Coach: Skip Bertman on Determination & Culture
May 1801:28:39Summary readyIn 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 commitment to high-character players, he helped turn LSU baseball into one of the greatest dynasties in college sports. Don't forget to get a copy of his book at https://www.skipbertman.net/tds But this conversation goes far beyond baseball. Shawn, Ryan, and Blair reflect on the lessons Coach Bertman instilled in them: believing before the world believes, putting team above self, building trust, visualizing success, and understanding that character wins long after the scoreboard fades. This episode talks about: • How Skip Bertman transformed LSU baseball • Why character matters more than talent alone • The leadership principles behind championship culture • The power of visualization and belief • How great teams police themselves • Why “everything matters” in sports, business, and life • The brotherhood and legacy of LSU baseball • How Skip Bertman built men beyond the game This is not just a baseball episode. This is a conversation about leadership, family, legacy, and becoming the kind of person others can trust when it matters most. The Determined Society is hosted by Shawn French — a show for people who refuse to quit. Every episode goes beyond the highlight reel to explore the real stories behind resilience, reinvention, and the relentless pursuit of a life built on your own terms. Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all others.. If this episode moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it — and leave a review. It helps more than you know. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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From Broke to Biohacked: Anthony & TereZa Lolli on Health, Wealth, and Rebuilding Everything
May 1100:58:46Summary readyWhat 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 America from Armenia with $300 and a fire that doesn't quit. A piano prodigy, a ping pong champion, an Idol finalist — she graduated at the top of her class, turned down a prestigious corporate offer, and bet everything on her own terms. After having children, her hormones collapsed and her body stopped cooperating. Her response? Become a two-time bikini world champion and launch one of the fastest-growing independent health media platforms on the planet. Together, Anthony and TereZa are the founders of Biohack Yourself Media — producers of more than a dozen award-winning health documentaries and the exclusive health press at the MAHA Inaugural Ball. Their children, Love and Legend, are child actors who — guided by their mother — invested their own earnings in real estate before their tenth birthdays. In this episode, Shawn French sits down with Anthony and TereZa to talk about: The biohacking protocols that transformed Anthony's body and mindset How TereZa reversed hormonal collapse and became a world champion Longevity, healthspan, and the testing that actually matters Sleep optimization and stress as a silent killer Biological dentistry and what your mouth is telling your body Raising children to think like entrepreneurs and investors The lawsuits, the fall, the federal racketeering claim — and what really happened What Biohack Yourself Media is building and why it matters now This is not a highlight reel. This is the whole story — the rises, the falls, and the relentless determination to rebuild. Connect with me: https://ln.run/AMgIt Connect with Anthony & TereZa Lolli: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthonylolli/ https://www.instagram.com/terezalolli/ Website: https://www.biohackyourself.com/ The Determined Society is hosted by Shawn French — a show for people who refuse to quit. Every episode goes beyond the highlight reel to explore the real stories behind resilience, reinvention, and the relentless pursuit of a life built on your own terms. Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all others.. If this episode moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it — and leave a review. It helps more than you know. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Determination & Discipline | From Random Gigs to Pitbull Collabs
Apr 2700:58:08Summary readyTyler 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 stop because the journey doesn’t match their expectations. -Staying authentic creates long-term fulfillment, even if growth is slower. -You don’t know who is watching when you show up and perform at your best. -Taking smart risks is often the price of reaching another level. -Comparison can destroy momentum if you let it. -Fatherhood can sharpen purpose and change priorities. *Socials* Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theshawnfrench Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/476624146831479?checkpoint_src=any Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5kS9tkLGQLcVyRgB3mDznw Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-determined-society-with-shawn-french/id1555922064 Linkme - https://link.me/theshawnfrench Tyler Filmore - https://www.instagram.com/film.oremusicc/ The Determined Society is hosted by Shawn French — a show for people who refuse to quit. Every episode goes beyond the highlight reel to explore the real stories behind resilience, reinvention, and the relentless pursuit of a life built on your own terms. Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all others.. If this episode moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it — and leave a review. It helps more than you know. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Jana Kramer | How Adversity Builds Determination and Discipline
Apr 2001:21:50Summary readyDetermination. 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 conversation is about developing high performance habits, choosing consistency over motivation, and having the courage to say no—even when it’s uncomfortable. If you’ve ever struggled with trust, boundaries, or walking away from what no longer serves you, this episode will challenge your mindset, strengthen your discipline, and show you how to move forward with real determination through adversity. Key Takeaways Adversity is where real healing begins—it forces growth and self-awareness Determination is choosing yourself, even when it’s uncomfortable Discipline is what keeps you from falling back into old patterns Your mindset determines whether you stay stuck or move forward Boundaries are built through mental toughness, not guilt Consistency over motivation is key to long-term healing Trusting yourself is the foundation of real confidence and freedom *Socials* Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theshawnfrench Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/476624146831479?checkpoint_src=any Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5kS9tkLGQLcVyRgB3mDznw Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-determined-society-with-shawn-french/id1555922064 Linkme - https://link.me/theshawnfrench Jana Kramer - https://www.instagram.com/kramergirl/ The Determined Society is hosted by Shawn French — a show for people who refuse to quit. Every episode goes beyond the highlight reel to explore the real stories behind resilience, reinvention, and the relentless pursuit of a life built on your own terms. Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all others.. If this episode moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it — and leave a review. It helps more than you know. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The Turning Point: Adversity, Discipline & Mindset Shifts
Apr 1700:55:38Summary readyMost 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 come first Rejection is often protection that builds your mindset and direction You only truly fail when you quit—adversity is part of the process Success comes from action, not perfection—discipline beats hesitation Authenticity builds real connection and long-term success Trusting your journey requires mental toughness and belief The hardest seasons are where determination and growth are forged *Socials* Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theshawnfrench Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/476624146831479?checkpoint_src=any Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5kS9tkLGQLcVyRgB3mDznw Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-determined-society-with-shawn-french/id1555922064 YouTube- Coey Redd - https://www.instagram.com/coeyredd/ The Determined Society is hosted by Shawn French — a show for people who refuse to quit. Every episode goes beyond the highlight reel to explore the real stories behind resilience, reinvention, and the relentless pursuit of a life built on your own terms. Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all others.. If this episode moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it — and leave a review. It helps more than you know. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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