Shawn French, host of The Determined Society, sits down for a raw conversation about self-respect, discipline, and rebuilding a life from the inside out. He opens up about the moment he realized he could no longer call himself “determined” while sitting at 230 pounds, depressed on the couch, and unable to live up to the message he was preaching. What followed was a complete transformation rooted in accountability, community, and a shift from shame to true self-care.

French breaks down how his podcast was born, how he grew it from near silence to 1.6M monthly listeners, and why genuine conversations matter more than algorithms. He shares the weight of carrying multiple careers, the burnout of constant demand, and how Nuviva and T-Clinics helped him take control of his health, mindset, and identity. The discussion covers body composition, aging, podcasting strategy, the culture of wellness, and the power of having a team that actually cares.

This episode is a look at what happens when a man stops negotiating with himself and decides to rebuild with purpose, honesty, and a community behind him.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction

01:52 Why Shawn Started The Determined Society

06:15 Making Podcasting A Full-Time Career

12:20 Most Meaningful Episode He’s Ever Recorded

20:44 The Hardest Part of His Weight Loss Journey

24:11 Why Accountability & In-Person Clinics Matter

29:19 Letting Go of the Scale & Focusing on Body Comp

33:12 Shifting From Shame to Self-Compassion

34:39 The Breaking Point

39:12 Commitment, Structure & Staying Consistent

43:38 Aging, Maintenance & Long-Term Health

50:38 Shawn’s Vision for The Determined Society

51:25 Dream Guests & The Truth About Podcasting

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