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The Determined Society with Shawn French | Adversity & Mindset

by Determined Society Podcast | Overcoming Adversity & Mindset

The Determined Society with Shawn French is a weekly interview podcast exploring determination, mental toughness, adversity, and mindset through raw conversations with athletes, authors, and public figures. Host Shawn French unpacks how his guests break norms, rebuild identity, and develop the habits that fuel long term success, going beyond the headlines into the real stories behind the personas. Each episode digs into questions like: What drives a bestselling author to challenge the status quo? How does an athlete rebuild identity beyond the game? How do public figures use their platform to spark real change? These aren't soundbite interviews. They're honest, unscripted conversations about mental health, resilience, and what it actually takes to keep a commitment after the motivation fades. Expect humor. Expect heart. Expect breakthrough insights, whether it's a book that reshapes how people think, the impact of fame on mental health, or how athletes are redefining what success looks like off the field. If you're driven, curious, and want real conversations with the people shaping culture, business, and sport, The Determined Society is your show. New episodes weekly.

Latest episodes

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He Got Everything He Wanted. Then Realized He Wasn’t Free. | Garrett White

In this deeply vulnerable episode of The Determined Society, Shawn French sits down with Garrett White for a conversation about identity, success, marriage, fatherhood, f

Sep 28
1 h 03 min

How Anthony Perera Built a $200M Company, Lost It and Bought It Back

In the new episode of The Determined Society, Shawn French sits down with Anthony Perera, founder of Air Pros USA and Exuma Capital Partners, for a powerful conversation

Sep 21
1 h 00 min

Dose of Determination- The Promise

What happens when you stop negotiating with yourself and start doing what you said you were going to do? In the first-ever Dose of Determination, Shawn French breaks dow

Sep 18
9 min

How Justin Colby Built a Real Estate Empire From Rock Bottom

In the new episode of The Determined Society, Shawn French sits down with Justin Colby, real estate investor, entrepreneur, coach, speaker, and podcast host, for a powerf

Sep 14
1 h 00 min

WWE Loss Into Reinvention | Daria Berenato on Breaking Norms & Overcoming Adversity

In the new episode of The Determined Society, Shawn French sits down with Daria Berenato for a powerful conversation on reinvention, identity, WWE, entrepreneurship, auth

Sep 7
1 h 01 min

From Wall Street to Breaking Norms | Adversity & Rebuilding

In the new episode of The Determined Society, Shawn French sits down with Jay Roberts for a powerful conversation on adoption, ambition, Wall Street, failure, rebuilding,

Aug 31
1 h 00 min

Ulysses Diaz: Breaking Norms From Prison to Knockout Power | Adversity & Discipline

Ulysses "Uly Monster" Diaz broke cycles of adversity, prison, and street life by walking into a boxing gym at 35. In this raw conversation, he opens up about breaking nor

Aug 24
1 h 14 min

Grief Into Purpose | Susan Malzoni on Determination Adversity and Meaning

Adversity and loss can destroy families—or forge them. Susan Malzoni shares how protecting her peace, preserving family energy, and building intentional wellness habits b

Aug 17
52 min

Addiction to Empire | How Determination & Discipline Rewired Eric Spofford's Life

Eric Spofford survived five overdoses and rebuilt his entire life through discipline and spiritual growth. In this raw conversation, he reveals the moment of surrender th

Aug 10
1 h 05 min

Tax Discipline Secrets | Determination, Mental Toughness & Long-Term Wealth

Karlton Dennis, CEO of Tax Alchemy and former athlete turned tax strategist, reveals the discipline and identity shift required to build lasting wealth. In this conversat

Aug 3
1 h 01 min

The Cost of Truth-Seeking | Ben Swann on Breaking Norms

On The Determined Society, authentic conversations and hard questions separate growth from stagnation. Ben Swann—journalist, truth-seeker, and cultural disruptor—sits dow

Jul 27
1 h 14 min

Overcoming Failure | How Jake Bostwick Turned Loss Into Resilience

Jake "Brutal" Bostwick's adversity turned discipline. Growing up surrounded by violence in Southeast London, he reveals how overcoming failure and hardship became his gre

Jul 20
1 h 08 min

Breaking Norms Through Grief | Discipline, Faith & Human Connection

When adversity strikes, most people rebuild alone. In this raw conversation, Shawn French sits with Tyrese Gibson and Cody Walker to explore how breaking norms and authen

Jul 13
1 h 12 min

Breaking Norms in Wealth Management | Chad Willardson on Discipline & Integrity

In this inspiring episode of The Determined Society, Shawn French sits down with Chad Willardson, founder of Pacific Capital, six-time author, husband, father of five, an

Jul 6
1 h 03 min

Redemption Through Adversity | Michael Franzese on Breaking Norms & Discipline

Overcoming obstacles isn't just about external circumstances, it's about discipline, accountability, and choosing redemption. Michael Franzese, a former Colombo crime cap

Jun 29
1 h 27 min

Adversity to Leadership | How Bedros Keuilian Built Determination

Bedros Keuilian—founder of Fit Body Boot Camp and creator of The Project—joins Shawn French for a raw conversation on determination, adversity, and breaking limiting beli

Jun 22
1 h 25 min

Rebuilding After Controversy | Trevor Bauer's Discipline & Resilience Blueprint

Trevor Bauer, 2020 Cy Young Award winner, opens up about discipline, adversity, and the moment public judgment changed everything. In this raw conversation, Trevor reveal

Jun 15
1 h 47 min

Purpose & Elite Performance | Phil Daru on Discipline, Coaching Legends & Overcoming Obstacles

Phil Daru reveals how elite performance, discipline, and overcoming obstacles aren't separate pursuits—they're interconnected. As a coach to world-class athletes and foun

Jun 8
1 h 04 min

Blaire White: Cultural Perspective on Overcoming Obstacles & Social Media Impact

Growing up with no friends and losing her father before coming out, Blaire White faced obstacles most can't imagine. By 32, she'd amassed 400 million views, toured nation

Jun 1
1 h 08 min

Adversity to Empire | How Relentless Discipline Transformed Aaron Singerman

From Hurricane Katrina survivor to IV heroin addict to Redcon1 founder—Aaron Singerman's story reveals how daily discipline and breaking norms rebuilds identity from rock

May 25
1 h 00 min

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One of the best podcasters out there I regularly listen to the episodes with full attention and always find Thame insightful and motivating

Robert calderam · Jun 2026

A highly engaging and professional podcast I regularly tune find the discussions both impactful and inspiring

Halabalo · Jun 2026

I love way Shawn French connects with his guests. The discussions feel genuine and full of insight, making it a great listening experience.

Richard-silver · Jun 2026

Inspiring episode Phil Daru’s journey and mindset insights are powerful and motivating. A great quick listen!

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