I AM REDEMPTION - PODCAST

Transformative conversation is what we are all about here at I Am Redemption! Jude Hickey, a true Austin icon and former Executive Director of Austin YMCA, joins Shawn Livingston to shed light on the LGBTQ+ experience and educate us all. With years of dedication to building community and bringing people together, Jude’s perspective is one you won’t want to miss. How has someone impacted your understanding of the LGBTQ+ community? 💬🎙️

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This week host Shawn Livingston sits down with renowned bodybuilding coach Austin Stout. Known for his expertise in fitness, nutrition, and mindset, Austin shares his journey of transformation and the powerful lessons he’s learned while helping others unlock their full potential. Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast, an aspiring bodybuilder, or simply seeking motivation, this episode got us ready to put in work and ready to conquer some goals!

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This week, it's time we hear from the family. Meet Beth Cunningham, Through her own personal experience, having a child who suffered many years of addiction, Beth is able to provide a rare glimpse into the other side of recovery, the families. Beth now works to support families in finding treatment and recovery recommendations, guidance through the process, and continued support along the way

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This week on I Am Redemption as we sit down with Nicholas Ceppaglia, a rising comedian making waves at the world-famous Comedy Mothership in Austin, TX. Nicholas shares his journey through the ups and downs of life, the grind of stand-up comedy, and what it’s like working in one of the most iconic comedy venues in the world. From finding his voice on stage to embracing redemption in his personal life, this episode is filled with raw honesty, humor, and inspiration. Don’t miss this deep dive into the mind of a comic who’s turning struggles into punchlines and laughter into healing

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As the lead vocalist of the heavy metal group Realms of Death, and a bodybuilder, Sam Vaughn tells us all about his journey through the depths of mental health, suicide attempts, found him at rock bottom, when a passion for the gym and stepping on stage would lead him to promise!

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Bringing a unique level of experience and scientific validation to her work, Dr. Abbie Maroño is both a scientist and a practitioner in the field of human behavior. In 2022, Abbie was awarded an O-1 visa for extraordinary abilities in the sciences. As such, the United States Department of State recognized Dr. Abbie’s international acclaim and record of extraordinary achievements in the sciences as placing her in the top 1% of her field.

Having completed her PhD in Psychology and Behavior analysis , Abbie became a Professor of Psychology at academic institutions by the age of 23. Abbie is now the Director of Education at Social-Engineer, LLC, and specializes in behavior analysis, elicitation, and the psychological mechanisms underpinning decision making

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Meet two of the most motivating and fun loving twins in the fitness industry; the MEEF twins, Sean and Zach. Natural bodybuilders, competitive eaters, rappers, online personalities, there’s not much these talented brothers can’t do. With their inspirational mission of MEEF Motivating Everyone to Enjoy Fitness, we dive deep to learn what makes these two guys so motivated and positive! An uplifting episode if there ever was one!

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From the depths of heroin and crack addiction, facing prison time after prison time, to rising as a world-renowned tattoo artist, Carlos Truan’s story is nothing short of brutal redemption. Hear the hardcore truth of his battle for freedom and purpose, this week on the I Am Redemption podcast with host, Shawn Livingston.

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Live and on location, get ready for a no-holds-barred conversation with Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer on the I Am Redemption podcast. Dakota dives deep into his intense experiences on the battlefield, confronting brutal realities, and his fight to overcome the mental battles that followed. This is not your typical interview—it’s a raw, unfiltered look into the mind of a warrior who’s lived through hell and came out swinging. If you’re looking for truth, grit, and inspiration, this episode delivers

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Today Shawn is joined in the I Am Redemption studio by Dr. Tania Glenn. She is an author and one of the leading national clinicians in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Dr. Glenn has embedded herself with boots on ground to military and first responders to help better understand and treat these brave men and woman.

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