Today Shawn welcomes a star high school athlete who would see it all come crashing down due to alcoholism and an addiction to pharmaceuticals. Nick Borges comes on the pod to tell his story of the courageous climb out of that world and his journey to become a masters level clinician using both education and personal experience to help others.

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Today on the pod Shawn welcomes former member of the US Air Force Laurel Tracy. Her brave and courageous journey through sexual assault and addiction has found Laurel as a beacon of inspiration for all in Austin’s recovery community. Come listen to her story of struggle and how she continues to bring it all around!

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Leonel “Leo” Manzano, a highly decorated track star representing the United States in six world championships sits down with Shawn in the studio! Leo has etched his legacy with a finishing kick that embodies resilience and determination. The most decorated athlete in University of Texas Track & Field history, UT Hall of Honor recipient, 5 NCAA National titles, and Olympic Silver medalist, Leo is an amazing and compelling athlete worth listening to!

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On this podcast Dan Lennon visits the studio to discuss years of suffering, constant misdiagnosis from doctors. He would find his answers from a stranger on an online support group. Plagued with the mysterious Lyme disease, Dan has been able to persevere through the power of running and fitness, while also discovering the healing power of community and the often times misunderstood world of psychedelics.

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Today Shawn welcomes friend in recovery Peter Piraino. From helping run night clubs and selling cocaine in New York City at the age of 16, unhealthy living and cocaine addiction would find Peter at his rock bottom, when they unexpected birth of his son and family support would help lead him to his salvation, present day Peter’s experience has led him to being a clinician and CEO helping clients gain access to the treatment they need!

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Shawn sits down with this coming year's La Reina Linda XI, Erica La Hood, an executive in San Antonio who has accepted a year long reign of highlighting the needs of educators in San Antonio and raising money for student scholarships throughout the city. Join us as we learn about her incredible journey to Fiesta 2025!

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Today Shawn sits down with Rey Feo 76 of San Antonio Fiesta fame to discuss his heartfelt dedication to bridging the education gap, believing that every student deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. Through scholarships and support, we aim to pave the way for a brighter tomorrow and build a community where education is accessible to all.

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This week Shawn welcomes good friend and friend in recovery, Mike Smeltzer of the Last Resort treatment center. Mike suffered from heroin addiction, years of inability to get sober, when a shotgun prayer and arrest that he would realize later saved his life, coping with the loss of his best friend, his father. Now Mike has turned the corner and lives for his kids and wife using his experience to help those addicts and alcoholics who still suffer!

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Shawn welcomes the owner of Break Your Loop support bracelets, Meliza Carrion as she continues her mission to help empower woman to reach their fullest potential. Meliza hopes that by wearing our Loops bracelets, we remind ourselves daily of our strength, resilience, and capacity for growth. Dive in to more than just bracelets for stories of struggle, doubt and resilience!

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Join us as Shawn invites IFBB Pro bodybuilder and lifestyle coach and trainer Julia Rene on the pod to talk fitness, fitness journeys, the struggle with social and overcoming past obstacles to become who you always were meant to become! Julia has amassed over 345 thousand followers on Instagram using a combination of tips, lifestyle showcasing, humor and muscle! A motivating episode if there ever was one!

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