I AM REDEMPTION - PODCAST

Your body is not broken , it’s intelligent.In this powerful episode of I Am Redemption, Shawn Livingston sits down with Courtney Sprawls, a former fitness competitor turned movement coach and artist, to talk about healing, embodiment, and redefining what it truly means to be strong.Courtney shares how learning to listen to her body, instead of punishing it, transformed not just her physical health, but her mental and emotional well-being. From breaking away from rigid fitness dogma to helping others reconnect with their bodies through movement, art, and presence, her story is a reminder that real strength comes from within.This conversation isn’t about chasing a look, it’s about building a relationship with your body that supports your life. If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your body, burned out by the fitness industry, or stuck in a cycle of punishment and control, this episode is for you.🔥 In This Episode:• Why movement is medicine• Healing your relationship with your body• Redefining what “strong” really means• Fitness beyond aesthetics• Embodiment, art, and self-trust• Building muscle without losing yourself• Listening to your body instead of fighting it 💥 About Courtney Sprawls: Courtney is a fitness coach, artist, and free spirit who blends movement, creativity, and body awareness to help people reconnect with themselves. Her work challenges traditional fitness culture and empowers both men and women to feel present, capable, and strong in their own bodies. 🐐 About I Am Redemption: I Am Redemption is a movement and nonprofit founded by Shawn Livingston, built on the belief that pain can be transformed into purpose. Through storytelling, fitness, and community, I Am Redemption exists to help people reclaim their lives and step into who they’re meant to be.We believe:Your past doesn’t define you.Your body isn’t your enemy.And healing is possible. 📌 Get Involved with I Am Redemption:• Subscribe for new episodes weekly• Join the community• Share this episode with someone who needs hope• Follow @iam.redemption on Instagram• Learn more at: (your site link)#IAmRedemption #ShawnLivingston #CourtneySprawls #HealingThroughMovement #YourBodyCanHealHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

This episode of I Am Redemption is unlike anything we’ve shared before.Neysa Scroggin and Chris Scroggin sit down with Shawn Livingston to share a powerful story of addiction, faith, integrity, and redemption.Neysa opens up about her time in the sex industry, years spent as an exotic dancer while battling alcoholism, addiction, and mental health struggles, doing everything she could to survive, provide, and fight to get her children back.Chris shares his journey as a priest who found himself in a situation that challenged his integrity and moral foundation, and the decision to walk away rather than compromise who he was.Their paths crossed in an unexpected and unconventional way, one they both believe was guided by God.Together, they speak on:Addiction and recovery Faith and staying close to God through adversityWalking away from institutions to protect integrityThe realities of the sex industryMarriage, family, and rebuilding life from the ground upTurning pain into purpose and helping others find hope Today, Neysa helps support individuals who are currently in, or trying to leave, the sex industry, while both remain rooted in faith and service to others.This is what redemption looks like.ABOUT I AM REDEMPTION I Am Redemption is a podcast and movement hosted by Shawn Livingston, built around real conversations with people who have faced addiction, loss, trauma, failure, and adversity, and chose to rise.We believe:Pain can become purposeYour past does not disqualify youRedemption is available to anyone willing to do the workThis is a space for honesty, accountability, faith, recovery, fitness, and community.We are what comes after.⏱️ CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS00:00 – From Brokenness to Redemption06:18 – Neysa’s Fight for Survival & Sobriety14:47 – Life Inside the Sex Industry27:32 – Addiction, Mental Health & Shame38:05 – When Integrity Costs Everything46:41 – Walking Away From the Priesthood56:18 – An Unconventional Meeting Guided by God1:06:44 – Marriage, Faith & Rebuilding Life1:15:52 – Turning Pain Into Purpose🔗 CONNECT WITH I AM REDEMPTION👉 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamredemption👉 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iam.redemption👉 Visit the Website: https://www.iamredemption.com 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION Do you believe people can be redeemed no matter their past? Drop a comment below👇 #IAmRedemption #FaithAndRecovery #AddictionRecovery #FaithJourney #RecoveryPodcastHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

This week on I Am Redemption, Shawn Livingston sits down with Terrence Ogden for his second appearance, fresh off an absolutely relentless feat, a 1,000-mile ruck across the entire state of Texas.Joining the conversation is his wife, Anna Ogden, who shares a powerful behind-the-scenes perspective on what life looked like for her and their family during the 40 days Terrence was gone on the road. This episode gives voice to the sacrifices made at home, the uncertainty, emotional weight, and strength required while the mission unfolded mile by mile.Terrence walks us through the ruck from beginning to end, the physical breakdowns, mental battles, unexpected moments, and the deeper purpose that kept him moving forward when quitting would’ve been easier. We also take an intimate look inside Official Project GRIT, their mission, and what’s next as they continue to prove that pain, when given purpose, can change lives.This conversation goes beyond endurance. We dive into Terrence’s past, the experiences that shaped him, and what it truly means to be Built For More, not just in miles, but in life.Built Different by Pain. Powered Different by Purpose. We Are What Comes After.New to the show? Welcome to I Am Redemption, founded by Shawn Livingston — a podcast and community focused on recovery, endurance, mental health, faith, and purpose-driven lives.Here, we don’t hide from our past, we use it. Because what you’ve been through doesn’t define you, what you do after does.Subscribe for weekly episodes with veterans, athletes, creatives, and everyday people who prove that redemption is built, not given.Episode:00:00 – Introduction03:05 – Why the 1,000-Mile Ruck Had to Happen08:40 – Anna’s Perspective: The 40 Days at Home16:20 – The Mental War of the Miles27:00 – Physical Breakdown on the Road39:10 – Unexpected Moments & Support50:00 – Inside Official Project Grit1:01:30 – What’s Next1:10:00 – Built For More: Pain Into Purpose1:18:00 – Final Reflections #IAmRedemption #TerrenceOgden #OfficialProjectGRIT #BuiltForMore #PainIntoPurposeHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

When Josh Melching returned home from war, the battle didn’t end.The symptoms of PTSD slowly began to surface. In a very short amount of time, Josh lost some of the closest people in the world to him. Trying to numb the pain, he turned to alcohol, a path that eventually led to serious trouble with the law.Rock bottom came fast.What changed everything wasn’t a shortcut or an escape. It was working with his hands. Josh found an outlet in woodworking. What began as a way to quiet his mind became his purpose. Piece by piece, he started creating handcrafted American flags — each one built with intention, discipline, and meaning.Today, Josh is the owner of Wars End (@wars__end), a veteran-owned brand whose flags are in high demand, helping people commemorate memories, milestones, service, and sacrifice through powerful American craftsmanship.Josh’s heart for giving back is just as strong as his work. He donated a custom flag to I Am Redemption to commemorate our 100th episode, and even more meaningfully, created and donated a flag for our good friend Kayleigh Williamson to honor her invitation to the Special Olympics.This episode is about war, loss, accountability, addiction, healing, and what happens when you decide to turn pain into purpose. This is Josh Melching’s redemption.Welcome to I Am Redemption, hosted by Shawn Livingston.I Am Redemption is a community-driven platform focused on recovery, fitness, mental resilience, and real stories of transformation. We sit down with people who have lived through adversity and chose to build something meaningful with it. Built Different by Pain. Powered Different by Purpose. We Are What Comes After.🔗 CONNECT WITH JOSH Instagram: @wars__end Veteran-owned | Handcrafted American flags & woodworking🔗 CONNECT WITH I AM REDEMPTION Instagram: @iam.redemption#IAmRedemption #ShawnLivingston #JoshMelching #VeteranStory #AirForceVeteran #VeteranOwned #PTSDRecovery #PurposeAfterPain #RedemptionStory #MilitaryMentalHealthHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Mitch Ammons’ story is one of the most powerful transformations we’ve ever had on I Am Redemption. Once lost in hardcore addiction, heroin, meth, oxy. Mitch hit rock bottom more times than he can count. But one day he found community… and everything changed.In this raw and unfiltered episode, Mitch sits down with host Shawn Livingston and opens up about:• The darkest moments of his addiction • How community helped pull him out • The run that changed the entire trajectory of his life • Becoming an elite marathoner (2:16, Olympic Trials qualifier) • Rebuilding from nothing into marriage, purpose, and a thriving real-estate career in Austin, Texas • How sobriety and movement gave him the life he never believed he deservedIf you’re battling addiction, feeling lost, or searching for purpose, Mitch’s journey proves that no one is too far gone. This is redemption, in real time.I Am Redemption is hosted by Shawn Livingston: speaker, ultrarunner, and founder of the Redemption community. This platform exists to show what’s possible when we give purpose to our pain. Every episode highlights real stories of adversity, recovery, and the power of community, movement, and purpose.Instagram: @iam.redemption TikTok: @iam.redemption Run Crew • Community • Events • Challenges Austin, TexasHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Austin Blatt’s story doesn’t start smooth, it starts young, chaotic, and fast. By 15 years old he was already deep in a world most people never walk out of… but this episode is about what came AFTER.Austin rebuilt himself from the ground up, mentally, physically, and spiritually, and turned his past into the foundation of 4D Wellness, a mission-driven fitness and transformation program changing lives in Austin and beyond.This conversation is raw, honest, intense, and full of the real turning points that shaped who he is today. If you’re interested in human transformation, extreme life stories, discipline, or the mindset it takes to rebuild your life, this episode hits home.🔥 EPISODE CHAPTERS00:00 – Introduction 01:00 – Austin’s early life and getting lost young 06:45 – Spiraling fast & the moment everything changed 13:20 – Rebuilding from the ground up 19:00 – How 4D Wellness was born27:10 – What makes 4D different 34:20 – Discipline, mindset & full transformation 41:45 – Helping clients change their lives 49:20 – The power of community & purpose 55:30 – Austin’s message for anyone struggling Welcome to I Am Redemption, hosted by Shawn Livingston, a community built on purpose, truth, and transformation. Every week we bring you real stories from athletes, creators, survivors, and leaders who turned their pain into power. Subscribe and become part of the movement. You are not alone, and your story matters.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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 RecoveryAbbey 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.📲 FOLLOW I AM REDEMPTIONInstagram | TikTok | Threads | YouTube Shorts@iam.redemption 🎧 Listen anywhere you get your podcastsHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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 Redemption03:20 Life before the fall10:45 Inside the walls – prison life and mindset18:05 The moment faith hit different25:40 How God and discipline changed everything34:15 Life after release – fatherhood, business, and blessings42:00 Message to anyone still struggling49:10 Closing thoughts with Shawn LivingstonHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.