I Am Redemption

Jacob Kline returns to I Am Redemption with some major life updates Over the last year, Jacob completed a marathon with us, found a new passion for the gym, leveled up in his career, continued making music, and stepped deeper into motivational speaking and service We talk about the growth he’s experienced through I Am Redemption, our trip to California, his music, faith, recovery, and the purpose...

I AM Cricchi joins Shawn Livingston to go behind the scenes of the upcoming feature film Price of Redemption Fresh off his second nationwide tour with platinum recording artist Merkules, Cricchi talks about making his big-screen debut, having his music featured in the film, and what made this project different from anything he’s been part of before They get into the real people behind the movie, a...

7-OH, kratom and the products showing up in gas stations and smoke shops have become one of the fastest-growing conversations around addiction, regulation and what people are actually buying.   Jordan Neumann joins Shawn Livingston to break down what he’s been uncovering around 7-OH, products marketed as Cat’s Claw, candy-style packaging, sweet flavors and why parents should understand what is bei...

Price of Redemption movie updates, Austin Marathon training and the future of I Am Redemption are all on the table in this solo episode with Shawn Livingston   Shawn breaks down what’s happening with the feature film, the I Am Redemption crew training for the Austin Marathon, and the plans taking shape for the year ahead   He also gives a personal check-in on his own marathon training, mindset, mo...

Jordan Edwards is a performance coach, founder of Edwards Consulting, and host of the #Clockedin podcast In this episode, Jordan joins Shawn Livingston in Austin for a conversation about getting unstuck, mindset, success, purpose, accountability, and what it really takes to build a life that feels successful beyond just money or career Jordan shares the framework he uses to help people evaluate wh...

Cookie Zamarripa, better known as @FadedByCookie, opens up about a side of her story she has never publicly shared before   In this episode of I Am Redemption, Cookie talks about her years in and out of prison, her struggle with substance abuse, how she finally kicked the habit, and the process of rebuilding her life through barbering, service, and purpose   We also talk about returning to Uvalde...

Pamela Cooper has lived more life in her early 20s than most people could imagine   After experiencing the devastating death of her child, Pamela found herself battling grief, mental health struggles, addiction, and a version of herself she no longer recognized   But her story didn't end there   She fought her way forward through sobriety, a dramatic weight loss and fitness journey, motherhood, an...

Actor Lew Temple joins I Am Redemption for a conversation about Hollywood, faith, family, and stepping into the role of Dave in the upcoming feature film Price of Redemption   Best known to many as Axel on The Walking Dead, Lew has spent decades in Hollywood with roles in Unstoppable, Lawless, The Devil’s Rejects, Halloween, Waitress, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and many more   In this episode,...

Martin Hernandez joins us from Reno, Nevada, fresh off completing the Tahoe 100K, one of the toughest endurance races in America. But this story isn’t about running. It’s about redemption   After discovering 100 Miles to Redemption, Martin won a custom pair of I Am Redemption shoes in one of our giveaways. Those same shoes would go on to carry him through every major race of his journey, including...

What if one day could change the direction of your life?   This week, you'll experience the Redemption Games through the eyes of two incredible members of the I Am Redemption community, Amy and Edu   Both have built successful careers, yet like so many of us, they were searching for something more   They found it through movement, community, and purpose   Running and physical fitness became more t...

Inside Austin's Homeless Population: Taking Action   Every day, thousands of people drive past Austin's homeless community without ever hearing the stories behind the faces   This week, friends like I Am Cricchi along with other members of the I Am Redemption community walked the streets of downtown Austin with one goal: to listen   We brought food, clothing, shoes, treats, and most importantly, o...

This week's episode of I Am Redemption is one of our most unique and thought-provoking conversations yet   Our good friend Sheila Springer joins the show to share her incredible journey. If you've spent time with our community, you've probably seen Sheila at our Redemption Crew runs. Her love for people, community, health, and personal growth has made her a valued part of I Am Redemption   But bef...

Fentanyl almost became the end of Clint Lewis' story Instead, it became the beginning of a life built on recovery, faith, and purpose I've known Clint for years. I first met him while he was in treatment and later had the opportunity to work with him during his early recovery as we trained together in the gym. Watching his journey unfold over the years was made for meaningful conversations that yo...

What does it take to portray a real person who is still living?   This week on I Am Redemption, we sit down with stage and screen actor Morgana Shaw, who portrays my mother, Marcia Livingston, in the upcoming feature film Price of Redemption   Morgana shares what it was like preparing for one of the most unique roles of her career, stepping into the life of someone whose story is real, whose famil...

Despite the Jenning's last name, he earned his own story   This is The Real Struggle   Struggle Jennings is this week's guest on the I Am Redemption   Struggle had just rolled into Austin while on his Last Name Tour when we sat down and hit record   We talked about what life was really like growing up in the streets, getting involved in gangs, addiction, prison, and the road that eventually led hi...

Julie Korioth knows what it means to walk through adversity and come out the other side with purpose.   In this episode of the I Am Redemption Podcast, Julie shares her personal journey through trauma, faith, motherhood, healing, and the experiences that inspired her life’s mission of improving the mental health of our children and student athletes. As the founder of Nui Sport, Julie is helping pa...

For most of his life, Nick Geoppo struggled with obesity, yo-yo dieting, and the frustration of losing weight only to gain it back. What finally led to a lasting transformation wasn't another program or fitness trend. It was a complete shift in mindset, habits, and identity.   Today Nick has lost over 110 pounds, maintained that weight loss for years, and now helps others build sustainable lifesty...

I first came across Chelsea Reyes through a powerful video where she openly shared her testimony of addiction, recovery, and finding God. Not long after, our paths crossed at an event here in Austin. Now, we sit down to hear the full story Before becoming Coach Chelsea, before stepping on bodybuilding stages, before helping women transform their lives through fitness, she was fighting a battle wit...

What was it like being behind the camera for the biggest moments of Price of Redemption? This week, Preston Maddox joins Shawn Livingston on I Am Redemption to discuss his journey into videography, editing, and content creation, along with what it was like documenting two of the most important filming days of the upcoming feature film Price of Redemption Preston was on set as major influencers mad...

This week on I Am Redemption, Shawn Livingston sits down with Andrew Shebay, the director behind the documentary 100 Miles to Redemption and the upcoming feature film Price of Redemption   Why did Andrew choose this story to tell?   Why Shawn Livingston and his family?   And why did this project resonate with him on such a personal level?   In this episode, Andrew opens up about his own connection...

Wendy Grijalva joins us on I Am Redemption for a very raw, real, honest, and emotional conversation most wouldn't publicly In this episode, Wendy opens up about surviving trauma, battling eating disorders, struggling with substance abuse, navigating grief, losing herself, rebuilding her confidence through fitness and yoga, and ultimately finding her voice within the community This conversation goe...

From a bare mattress on the floor, surrounded by liquor bottles, to living with purpose. This week on I Am Redemption, Shawn Livingston sits down with Mike, known as Multifaceted Monster, an alternative hip hop artist and recovery advocate who has lived through what most people won’t even talk about. 5150 holds, severe alcoholism, mental health battles, and isolation at its lowest point… and someh...

Valeen Holloway joins Shawn Livingston on I Am Redemption to share one of the most intense addiction and recovery stories we’ve ever had on the show. At the height of addiction, Valeen and both of her sisters appeared on the Dr. Phil show. That moment captured just how far things had gone. In this episode, Valeen breaks down what life really looked like during that time. The chaos, the pain, the r...