In this special edition episode of I Am Redemption, host Shawn Livingston sits down one-on-one with Brad Dunn, founder of Reliant Fitness, a man whose story is as raw as it is relentless.

Brad flew into Austin for Redemption Weekend and joined the live 100th-episode celebration. But before hitting the stage, he sat down with Shawn to unpack his powerful story and views, from battling addiction and rebuilding himself through fitness, to creating a nationwide movement helping dads reclaim their bodies, their confidence, and their purpose. This episode dives deep into what it really takes to overcome adversity after sobriety, to stay hungry in success, and to lead from the front when the world’s watching.

💬 What You’ll Hear: The real story behind Brad’s transformation and how he built Reliant Fitness Sobriety, fatherhood, and the discipline that keeps him grounded How he built one of the most authentic fitness communities online What fuels his brand and how he uses social media to motivate others The mission: helping men, especially dads, take back their lives and get jacked again

⏱ Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro | Redemption Weekend & why Brad’s story matters

03:10 – Brad’s early life and the moment everything changed

07:45 – Overcoming addiction and building discipline through pain

12:30 – Founding Reliant Fitness & discovering his purpose

18:55 – How sobriety shaped his leadership and coaching style

24:10 – Building a social-media brand with integrity and grit

31:40 – Why helping dads matters now more than ever

39:20 – The habits that separate men who talk from men who act

46:15 – The American fitness epidemic and Brad’s call to action

52:00 – Closing thoughts: what’s next for Reliant Fitness and I Am Redemption

🔗 Connect with Brad Dunn / Reliant Fitness:

YouTube: @reliant.fitness

Instagram: @reliant.fitness

Website / Coaching: reliantfitness.net

🙏 Connect with I Am Redemption:

Instagram: @iam.redemption

YouTube: @IAm.Redemption

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#BradDunn #ReliantFitness #IAmRedemption #SobrietyToStrength #DadFitness #RedemptionWeekend #FitnessTransformation #MenWhoLift #DisciplineOverMotivation #GetJackedAgain #ShawnLivingston #PodcastInterview

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100 Episodes. One Movement. One Unforgettable Night.

Part 2 of our 100th Episode celebration takes you LIVE from downtown Austin, Texas at the exclusive Powder Room, where the walls couldn’t contain the energy, emotion, and power of the Sober Girls Group Chat.

We opened the night with a deeply heartfelt tribute to Kayleigh Williamson, an athlete redefining resilience. The I Am Redemption community rallied to raise funds supporting her journey to the Special Olympics, a reminder of what happens when purpose meets community.

Then, the room came alive with a live performance from I Am Cricchi, setting the stage for a conversation that would become one of the most emotional and impactful moments in I Am Redemption history.

When the Sober Girls Group Chat took the mic, they absolutely brought it. Every voice on that stage carried a different story, but one shared message: 👉 We are what comes after.

🌟 Featuring the Powerhouse Voices of Recovery

Abbey Fickley - YouTube creator & recovery advocate who turned pain into purpose for millions.

Brittany Jade Szabo - viral influencer & mother whose story of addiction and redemption inspires a massive online community.

Britt Bernard - advocate for autism awareness & recovery, passionate Philly Eagles fan empowering families.

Gabby Egan - viral social media personality with a fearless voice for mental health & sobriety who breaks stigma through transparency.

Jeannine Coulter - host of Chasing Heroine, TEDx speaker, & fitness leader with a decade of sobriety.

Rachel Elizabeth - mother & hilarious creator whose humor meets healing in recovery.

Amanda Crossley - featured on Dr. Phil during her addiction journey, now a voice of faith & resilience.

Sara Clark - attorney at law, grounded advocate & truth-teller bringing heart to healing. Each woman brought laughter, tears, and truth - proving that recovery isn’t about what you’ve lost, but what you build from it.

🎙 Host: Shawn Livingston

🎶 Live Performance: I Am Cricchi

📍 Location: The Powder Room | Downtown Austin, TX

💜 Special Tribute: Kayleigh Williamson & The Special Olympics

🔵 WHAT IS I AM REDEMPTION?

I Am Redemption is more than a podcast - it’s a movement.

We celebrate adversity, recovery, and purpose through real stories that show pain can become power.

Every episode reminds us that the past doesn’t define us - it refines us.

Join the movement and be part of a community built on truth, healing, and forward motion.

🔥 Subscribe & turn on notifications to be part of a community that gives power to pain once it has purpose.

💬 Drop a comment and tell us your biggest takeaway.

💜 Share this episode with someone who needs hope today.

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This is it! The monumental 100th Episode of I Am Redemption with Shawn Livingston.

Night One | Part One was a celebration of what makes this movement real, community. This night brought together some of the most influential leaders and community builders in the country, people who prove that redemption isn’t about where you’ve been, it’s about how you lift others along the way.

🔥 Featured Guests:

BRAD DUNN - Founder of Reliant Fitness and one of the biggest online community builders in the world, helping millions live healthier and stronger lives through faith, discipline, and consistency.

JULIA RENE - IFBB Pro and one of the most powerful online community builders on the planet, inspiring strength, confidence, and self-love through her global fitness and wellness movement.

NATE BOYER - Green Beret veteran, former NFL player, and founder of Merging Vets and Players (MVP) bringing together former pro athletes and veterans to rediscover purpose, brotherhood, and healthy outlets beyond the uniform.

ARI PEREZ - Leader in the Austin running scene and the force behind one of the most vibrant and supportive run communities in the city, uniting runners of every level. TERRENCE OGDEN - Founder of Official Project Grit, leading one of the most badass ruck communities in the country, built on the creed: “It’s about one person helping another when they’re down.”

MEGAN FRAUSTO - On the front lines of the Austin Marathon and endurance scene, helping produce some of the most iconic races that bring Austin’s, and the world’s, running communities together.

DANI SMITH - A leader in both the fitness and recovery spaces, building powerful connections through live events, rucks, and her ongoing work to unite those overcoming substance abuse through movement and community.

Together, these guests embody what I Am Redemption stands for, people using their pain, passion, and purpose to build something that brings others together. This night reminded us that real redemption happens in community, not isolation.

🎧 Stay tuned for Part Two - with even more voices from the unforgettable Redemption Weekend celebration in Austin.

👇 Drop your biggest takeaway in the comments and tag someone who’s building a community that lifts others up.

🔵 I Am Redemption is more than a podcast - it’s a movement.

Hosted by Shawn Livingston, we bring together courageous voices in fitness, recovery, purpose, and transformation. We celebrate the shared journey of breaking the chains of the past and building a powerful future, together in community.

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Garet Mclendon’s story is what I Am Redemption is all about.

In this powerful episode, Garet opens up to Shawn Livingston about his time behind bars, the life that led him there, and the moment he finally turned it all over to God. From painting vivid scenes of prison life to sharing how faith rebuilt his foundation, Garet reveals what it truly takes to fight your way out of darkness and build a life of peace, purpose, and success.

This one goes beyond second chances, it’s about divine timing, accountability, and the courage to change when the odds are stacked against you.

🎙 Watch this if you’ve ever wondered whether redemption is real.

👇 Chapters:

00:00 Intro – Garet McLendon joins I Am Redemption

03:20 Life before the fall

10:45 Inside the walls – prison life and mindset

18:05 The moment faith hit different

25:40 How God and discipline changed everything

34:15 Life after release – fatherhood, business, and blessings

42:00 Message to anyone still struggling

49:10 Closing thoughts with Shawn Livingston

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Braydon Alley - HYROX ATX coach, HYROX America emcee, and founder of Men in the Arena - joins Shawn Livingston on I Am Redemption to open up about his personal journey through darkness, faith, and community.

In this raw and powerful episode, Braydon shares:

• How he faced and overcame serious mental health hurdles

• The role that faith, fitness, and brotherhood played in rebuilding his life

• Why community isn’t optional — it’s everything

• What it truly means to be a man, a friend, and a leader in today’s world

• How Men in the Arena became a space where men show up, serve others, and step into who they’re meant to be

This is a conversation about pain, purpose, and the power of brotherhood — the kind of talk that reminds you you’re not alone in the fight. 🎯 Watch. Share. Step into your own arena. 👉 Don’t forget to: ✅ Like the video ✅ Subscribe for more stories of redemption ✅ Comment below — What does “being in the arena” mean to you?

Follow Braydon on Instagram: @coachbray__

Follow Men in the Arena: @meninthearena_

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One moment online changed everything.

This week on I Am Redemption, host Shawn Livingston sits down with Tyler Dock, a man who’s been through hell and found his purpose on the other side. Tyler opens up about the battles he’s faced, how a single social media post made him stop and think twice, and how that moment led him to a life-changing stay at the legendary BMF Ranch with UFC icon Cowboy Cerrone.

From those experiences, Tyler found a new path, channeling his pain into purpose through his company Area 512, and bringing to life a new green friend named Tex 👽, a wild, out-of-this-world character taking over Austin one laugh at a time.

This conversation dives deep into resilience, creativity, and rediscovering meaning when the odds are stacked against you. It’s proof that you can always rewrite your story.

🎧 Chapters: 00:00 Intro

02:10 Tyler’s lowest point

07:45 The post that changed everything

13:00 Journey to the BMF Ranch

20:30 Time with Cowboy Cerrone

29:50 Finding purpose through Area 512

37:00 Meet Tex, the alien taking over Austin

45:30 Tyler’s mental health today

54:00 Final message to anyone struggling

🕊️ If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help.

Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, you are not alone.

👊 Subscribe for more stories of redemption, recovery, and purpose.

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n this inspiring episode, Matt Lowman opens up about his journey — his faith in God, his family, building a business, and competing in martial arts. We also dive into his role with The Ferrari Kid, a nonprofit in San Antonio that creates celebrity-like experiences for children battling cancer and chronic illnesses. Matt shares how this work, giving joy and hope, ties into the greater story of redemption.

He was one of the original voices that helped spark the creation of I Am Redemption, making this conversation full circle.

As we march toward our Episode 100 milestone, this episode reminds us what I Am Redemption is really about, transforming pain into purpose, uplifting others, and living a life that counts.

🔥 Get involved & stay connected: Subscribe, like, share! Comment how you’re being transformed or how you’re helping others

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As we forge the road to Episode 100 and our 100th Episode Weekend, this special Heroes Edition of I Am Redemption brings together some of the most powerful, hard-hitting moments from three incredible guests whose courage embodies service and sacrifice. 🇺🇸

Dakota Meyer - U.S. Marine, Medal of Honor recipient, and firefighter whose heroic actions in Afghanistan saved lives and continue to inspire a nation.

Senior Officer Amanda Santeford - Austin Police Department Mounted Patrol, bridging law enforcement and community service from a unique and powerful vantage point.

Officer Donny Petraitis - Representing the grit and dedication of the APD, serving the city of Austin on the frontlines every day.

Together, they dive deep into firsthand accounts of what it truly means to be a first responder, sharing the unforgettable experiences they’ve witnessed, the weight of responsibility they carry, and the unwavering purpose that drives them to run toward danger when others run away. This episode is a tribute to the heroes among us and to all who gave everything on September 11th and beyond. 🙏 Never Forget.

Join Us LIVE - 100th Episode Weekend! We’re building something historic. Three days of community, connection, and transformation. 📍 Austin, Texas 🗓 September 26–28, 2025 🎟 FREE TICKETS: Tap the link in our profile to claim yours now — spots are limited! About I Am Redemption: Hosted by Shawn Livingston, I Am Redemption shares stories of transformation, recovery, and the human spirit. Each episode features real conversations with people who’ve faced darkness and found purpose.

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As I Am Redemption approaches its 100th episode, we’re taking a powerful look back at three incredible guests whose journeys helped shape the show, and who will all be LIVE at our upcoming 100th Episode Weekend in Austin, Texas.

This special episode features three inspiring voices whose stories sparked viral moments, broke records, and captured the heart of the I Am Redemption community:

Rachel Elizabeth – TikTok recovery powerhouse with 1.3M followers on TikTok and over 1 million on Instagram, known for her brutally honest and hilarious storytelling about addiction, recovery, and life as a single mom. Rachel’s very first podcast appearance on I Am Redemption went viral, inspiring millions and setting the tone for what this podcast has become today.

Nate Boyer – Former Green Beret, University of Texas standout, and Seattle Seahawks legend. Nate’s journey from Special Forces to the NFL is one of resilience, leadership, and purpose. He now co-founds Merging Vets & Players (MVP) and inspires audiences worldwide through film, speaking, and service.

Julia Rene – IFBB Wellness Pro and fitness influencer who overcame an eating disorder to become a powerhouse in the fitness world. Julia’s episode remains our most-viewed ever, inspiring a global audience through strength, self-love, and authenticity.

These highlights from their original episodes showcase the growth and progression of I Am Redemption, while setting the stage for our biggest event yet.

🎟 FREE TICKETS → Link in I Am Redemption bio – Join us for a full weekend of live shows, community workouts, ruck marches, and unforgettable moments as we celebrate redemption, and the stories that unite us. #IAmRedemption #RecoveryJourney #100thEpisodeWeekend #RachelSlocum #NateBoyer #JuliaRene #Sobriety #MentalHealth #AddictionRecovery

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