The Determined Society with Shawn French | Adversity & Mindset

After a devastating motorcycle accident, Dr. Jason Wersland didn’t just recover, he reinvented recovery.

In this powerful episode, Dr. J and host Shawn French break down the real origin of Theragun, how pain shapes behavior, and why wellness isn’t a luxury, it’s a daily necessity.

If you’re living with tension, trauma, or stress, this conversation will change how you approach healing forever.

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.

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Tommy Davidson went from being abandoned as a baby to becoming a comedy icon.

In this powerful conversation, he shares how love, identity, and perspective shaped his journey, and why staying true to yourself is the ultimate comeback.

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.

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Jo Weatherford opens up about the trauma that shaped her early life and how it led her down a path of addiction and self-destruction.

From the adult modeling industry to relapse and finally radical healing, her story is raw, real, and powerful.

This conversation is about owning your story, and rewriting it with strength.

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.

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Brad Meltzer shares his powerful origin story; from growing up in a one-bedroom apartment with six family members to becoming a 13-time New York Times bestselling author.

This episode dives deep into the legacy of empathy, the strength behind kindness, and how rejection, struggle, and personal loss can shape greatness.

If you feel stuck, this conversation will light your path.

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.

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Jeremy Anderson shares how hitting rock bottom, losing everything, and battling addiction shaped him into a powerhouse speaker and leader.

From suicidal students saved by his words to turning pain into purpose, this conversation is raw and inspiring.

If you’re struggling or losing hope, this will shift your perspective.

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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.

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Brande Roderick joins Shawn French to share her incredible journey from Baywatch and Playmate of the Year to directing and producing her first feature film, Wineville.

In this inspiring conversation, Brande opens up about building resilience, overcoming rejection, and creating her dream project against all odds.

If you're chasing a dream, this episode will show you why the setbacks are part of the setup.

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Comment below: What's one dream you refuse to quit on?

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.

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Kiera Palmer shares her powerful story of leaving toxic corporate life, betting on herself, and building two thriving businesses.

From emotional lows to building her dream studio, this is a raw conversation about grit, faith, and never quitting, no matter how hard it gets.

If you're stuck, chasing dreams, or facing setbacks, this episode will light your fire.

Subscribe, share, and stay determined!

Drop a comment: What risk are you scared to take right now?

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.

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In this powerful episode of The Determined Society, Shawn French sits down with Gil Dezer, the visionary behind South Florida’s most iconic luxury towers.

From Porsche Design Tower to the new Bentley Residences, Gil shares how determination, disruptive innovation, and fearless thinking shaped a real estate empire.

If you love luxury, grit, and next-level living, this conversation is a must-watch.

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.

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Rob Gronkowski joins host Shawn French for a raw and hilarious look at what it really takes to win, on and off the field.

From getting beat up by his older brothers to building a football legacy and dominating in business, Gronk breaks down the mindset that made him unstoppable.

They dive into everything: NFL lessons, NIL chaos, locker room losses, personal growth, recovery, and what true determination really means. This is the Gronk story like you've never heard it.

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.

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Super Bowl champion Marlin Jackson opens up about surviving childhood trauma, picking off Tom Brady in the AFC Championship, and why he created a tech-driven movement to save kids in underserved schools.

In this powerful conversation with Shawn French, Marlin shares how he turned pain into purpose, and how emotional intelligence, faith, and fatherhood are fueling the next generation.

If this episode moved you, subscribe now and share it with someone who needs to hear it, whether it’s a parent, coach, educator, or young person navigating adversity. Let’s build a more determined world together.

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.

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