T is for Transformation

By Shaun THealth & Fitness Mental Health Education Self-Improvement

T is for Transformation episodes

December 21, 2022 15 Questions for Shaun T; a 2022 Recap with Danielle Natoni
As a final episode of Trust and Believe until the new year, Shaun is doing a 2022 wrap-up to discuss and answer questions asked by a friend, and special guest Danielle Natoni. Sit back, relax and have a Happy New Year!

15 Questions for Shaun T:
1.This year you took on a new fitness challenge by hiring a personal trainer. What is the number one thing you have learned about yourself through this process?
2.Follow up: what has been the most challenging part of that process?
3.You have shared that you have been working with a therapist and having a lot of amazing breakthroughs. What’s something you have realized through this process that has been the most enlightening for you?
4.The twins just turned 5, which is CRAZY! Time flies. What’s something in your parenting style that you do differently than you thought you would do it before you had kids?
5.Follow up: what is your favorite memory with the twins this year?
6.As we get ready to close out 2022 and head into 2023, what one word or phrase would sum up what you’re hoping to feel/experience in the new year?
7.Making time for you and Scott is so important, especially with a hectic work schedule and young kids. What has been your favorite date night this past year?
8.You had the honor of marrying several couples this year. What do you love most about being the officiant of a wedding?
9.We know that self-care is important, but what does self-care look like for Shaun T, and, is that any different than what self-care looks like for Shaun Blokker?
10.You guys moved into a new house this year. What is your favorite room in your house and why?
11.Often times we take on new challenges and hobbies, and past hobbies perhaps take a back seat during that time. Is tennis still a part of your life, and if so, how are you fitting it in?
12.Did you watch any shows or movies this year that blew your mind?
13.What’s your relationship with social media?
14.Follow up: what are your thoughts on the twins having social media when they get older?
15.You have added a lot of new body art over the past few years. What’s the story you are telling through your ink?

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39 min
December 14, 2022 Cyrus Khambatta, PhD, and Robby Barbaro, MPH - Mastering Diabetes and Methods to Reverse Insulin Resistance
Current medical wisdom advises that anyone suffering from diabetes or prediabetes should eat a low-carb, high-fat diet. On today's show Cyrus Khambatta, PhD, and Robby Barbaro, MPH, join Shaun to discuss their own individual journeys in living with Type 1 Diabetes, and how they came to their own science-backed research to reveal that this advice is misguided. While it may improve short-term blood glucose control, such a diet also increases the long-term risk for many more chronic diseases Robby and Cyrus join us today to explain all of this and more on today's show.

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54 min
December 07, 2022How to Overcome Self Doubt, Self Sabotage & Set Some Boundaries
As a part of the Unity Community live monthly check-in, Shaun helps listeners trust and believe in their ability to enhance their mental health, teaching them how to let go of what's holding them back and self-sabotage.

In this episode you will learn:
The importance of having someone to vent to about mental health issues
The different steps that can be taken when someone needs to be let go from your life
The dangers of self-sabotage and self-doubt
Why you should never self-sabotage

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35 min
November 30, 2022Toni Marinucci MS RDN - Finding Balance in Your Eating Habits, Battling Eating Disorders and Ending Diet Culture
Toni Marinucci, MS, RD, is a Registered Dietitian and business owner of Diet Tips With Toni, who ironically teaches people now NOT to diet. She provides nutrition coaching to help us break free from the all-or-nothing mindset while encouraging a healthy balance instead. Her mission is to end restrictive diet culture by providing simple tips for healthy living while incorporating foods you love!

On this episode we discuss:
How Toni began her career through her own eating and food struggles
How to find balance in your eating habits
Getting people to understand how to break the idea of perfection
Eating disorders and their warning signs and factors
The most common eating disorder in the US - Binge Eating Disorder
Measuring success while progressing from an eating disorder

Get in touch! Toni is also a Podcast Host, social media influencer, TEDx speaker and #1bestselling author of the book, Once Upon a Diet where she discusses the parallels between dieting, dating, and romantic relationships, and how we treat them the same.

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50 min
November 23, 2022Santia Deck - Finding My Identity Outside of Being an Athlete
A former track and field collegiate athlete, Santia Deck is a history-making Professional Female Football Player who recently had been offered the highest-paid contract in women’s football history. Among many things, Santia is now a successful start-up CEO with the launch of TRONUS, where she made history a second time by becoming the first female athlete to own a shoe company. With many trials and tribulations thrown her way, she is such an inspiring example of someone who has drive and determination and will pull through to succeed in any way she can! With her story, she works tirelessly to inspire and empower young people, women, and others with her determination and passion.

More discussions in this episode:
Santia and her proposal at the Falcons football game
Growing up as a female in sports, and finding out she had scoliosis
The road to the Olympics, and becoming a female football player
The challenge Santia faced while trying to find her own identity outside of sports

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46 min
November 16, 2022You Are Not Alone in Your Struggles!
LIVE from Shauntervention in Arizona, Shaun answers questions from his live audience. He hopes that hearing others be so vulnerable and asking for help with these common concerns help you with your own struggles and realize you are not alone!
Diving in on accepting the changes we go through in life, whether it be having a child, getting married, or getting over an injury.
Losing your strength from an injury and coming back stronger
What characteristics or keys to use to be a good leader and to keep a team motivated
The best advice for getting out of your comfort zone
Finding one’s self when you feel lost

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41 min
November 09, 2022 Knowing When to Give Yourself a Break
Have you ever felt so pressured to push through a workout even though your mind and your body were not up for it? Whether it be feeling under the weather, fatigue, or soreness - sometimes WE JUST NEED A BREAK! Shaun has been in the fitness industry for over 25 years and one of the reasons he stays so consistent is that he has learned not to beat himself up over every little thing. So today he discusses how to enhance your ability in finding power in taking a break. He touches on topics of getting rid of feeling guilty for resting, encouraging people to be consistent, and improving your negative self-talk.
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31 min
November 02, 2022 Finding Your Own Individuality, Pinpointing the Feeling of Anxiety and the Importance of the Human Touch
Back on the show, Aaron Alexander joins Trust and Believe while Shaun is in Austin. Their conversation takes many different paths ranging from enhancing your romantic relationships by finding your own individuality and security within yourself, opening your mind to different things sexually, to the utmost importance in our lives of feeling and the human touch.

Listen to Aaron's first time on T&B here

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1 hr 11 min
October 26, 2022Deconstructing Harmful Theology and Building Community with Kristian A Smith
Pastor Kristian A Smith, a Cultural Curator, and community builder help his clients and congregants develop how they see themselves on the inside and how others see them externally. He understands that God looks at your heart and humans look at your outer appearance - and his mission is to help you maximize both! With Shaun’s upbringing in the church and his own life values, he finds himself relating to Kristian’s messages. Listen in as he discusses the process of deconstructing bad theology and helping us understand what the church is in today's society.

Kristian joins us on today’s episode to discuss:
Religion being taught to children at such a young age and how it can pressure them
Finding the right words to say to children
Growing up with religion but feeling otherwise as you mature
What exactly is “sin”?
The bible and whether or not it is accurate
Kristian’s story of how he found his community through social media

Connect with Kristian:
Instagram - @kristiansmith02
TikTok - @thekristianasmith
Holy Smokes: Cigars and Spirituality
Order Breaking all the Rules

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Wine night is back!

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59 min
October 19, 2022 Mental Health Check-in
Joining his Unity Community, Shaun answers questions on a live Q&A episode regarding mental health issues and how to handle them.

Wine night after dark has begun! - https://www.shauntacademy.com/winenight
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43 min

About T is for Transformation

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"T is for Transformation" (formerly Trust and Believe with Shaun T) is a motivational podcast that dives deep into personal growth and transformation. Hosted by fitness icon Shaun T, each episode explores powerful stories of resilience, self-discovery, and overcoming adversity, showcasing real people achieving extraordinary change.