T is for Transformation

LIVE from Austin, while celebrating his birthday with his #fitfam, Shaun recorded a special Trust and Believe episode. He answered questions about life, fitness and his own journey that will help you learn a bit about him, while also bettering yourself! Some questions from today's show: What has been the most challenging thing on your journey? As you go through a large transformation, how do you g...

Jennifer Cassetta’s mission in life is to help woman feel more strong and powerful from the streets to the boardroom. This has led her to teach empowerment and self defense classes to women everywhere. In this episode she dives deep into her Art of Badassery which shows others how to protect their space and how to defy boundaries by learning “blocking”.  In this episode: Using martial arts as a me...

The ability and the mental strength that Shaun has gained to trust and believe in himself is NEXT LEVEL since taking on this new fitness and mental health journey. He is sharing the current steps he is taking to change his relationship with fitness, weight and nutrition moving forward. Become an ad-free member at https://plus.acast.com/s/trust-and-believe-with-shaun-t. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

Welcome back to the second part of our surrogacy story told by our surrogate, Ashley Chasteen. As a surrogate coordinator, Ashley dives in to the conversation surrounding the requirements of becoming a surrogate, the process from step one, and the journey of utilizing a surrogate to bring your own child into the world, all while Shaun speaks to his own experience along the way Follow along @trusta...

You have probably heard Shaun and Scott’s surrogacy journey and the struggles they faced with trying to have their boys, but for the first time, the story is being told from their sweet surrogate, Ashley Chasteen’s. With Shaun joined by co-host Scott Blokker, Ashley tells us every moment from the minute Shaun and Scott step into the fertility office when they met for the first time to the day she...

Calling on someone who can motivate and inspire Shaun is someone who is not only a friend but a mentor, Chalene Johnson. As a leader in helping others build their businesses and lives, Chalene discusses her journey of outgrowing her career dedicated solely to fitness and how she has taken on different career paths through her evolution. While doing so, she advises Shaun as he currently faces the s...

After experiencing years of social anxiety, constantly worrying about both the past and the future while fearing what people might think of him, Andrew got to the point where could not take it any longer. Not having many people to talk to, he found help in helping others on social by sharing his perspective while connecting with those going through similar experiences. He shares ways that help him...

Max Lugavere, who begun his career as a Generalist Journalist was sent down a rabbit hole of research into food and wellness once his mother began suffering with a rare form of dementia. He has since dedicated his life to research and share his knowledge through his platforms in how to protect your body and brain through food. Today he joins the show to talk about his new cook book, Genius Kitchen...

Sebastian Scales gets real about sexual trauma and abuse. This might be a subject many may be uncomfortable with, but when the statistics are that about 1 in 10 children will be sexually abused before they turn 18, the awareness around this issue is so important to share. With his trauma, Sebastian learned to tell the story in more of a lighthearted comedic sense of how he was sexually abused by h...

Guest Jo Franco, writer, traveler, polyglot, and host on Netflix’s The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals joins Shaun to share her fascinating journey. Her story grows from being an undocumented immigrant to global influencer, giving her a multicultural perspective in her approach to travel and life experiences. This opens up the conversation with Shaun about her growing up differently, learnin...

Eric D’Alessandro has always found his place in the spotlight. His passion for comedy is equally credited to his creative mindset, as well as his big Italian-American family which inspires his raw comedic sketches and uncensored, relatable rhetoric. But he was not always as strong minded as he appears to the world now. Eric discusses his road to success in dealing with major anxiety, how he always...

With shoulder surgery happening for Shaun, and an injury on the rise for Alex from Team Shaun T, they dig deep into the emotional and physical pain associated with their injuries and how they are getting through it. From advocating for yourself and your body, and working through an injury in your relationship, to advice overload and having a positive body image, they talk through how they navigate...

After a month full of inspiring humans this Black History Month, Shaun's closing out February sharing his own experiences growing up black. He talks about his experience with the healthcare system and being on government assistance, having limited accessibility in the neighborhoods he grew up in, and the incredible influence black culture has on our society today.  Become an ad-free member at http...

Just two years ago, Shaun’s barber and now friend, Cici was homeless in a shelter until she decided to change the narrative of her story. Cici used her skills to give back to the community by giving free haircuts. This sense of purpose brought her a new outlook on life and in turn, took her where she is today.  Become an ad-free member at https://plus.acast.com/s/trust-and-believe-with-shaun-t. Ho...

Mental Health Therapist Courtney Johnson joins todays show with her expertise to touch on topics that affect peoples mental health and how to strengthen your emotional responses. She and Shaun discuss: How to gain the strength to see a therapist to help with your traumas or troubles How to establish a perceived threat or a real threat Relax your body and your mind to make better choices around you...

LZ Granderson is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and op-ed columnist for the Los Angeles Times. After meeting at a wedding, Shaun and LZ hit it off right away. In an inspiring interview, LZ shares with us his pathway to success and living through moments of discrimination as a gay man, realizing god doesn’t give you anything too cant handle in life, and his podcast, “Life Out Loud with LZ Grander...

Get your dose of back in the day Shaun T goodness as a long time best friend, fitness mentor and INSANITY crew member, Mandee Casey joins the show. Tune in to listen to Shaun and Mandee talk about their friendship through college, how Shaun found fitness and dance, their struggles with anxiety and the dark side of fitness, where some moments of pressure lead to diet pills and eating disorders.  Be...

Happy 50th Birthday, Scott! From one of his birthday surprise events in NYC, Scott was given the opportunity to interview Aquaria, winner of season 10 of Ru Paul’s Drag Race. She joins us today to talk about her story coming up in the drag world, how she came into this world and owned who she was, and how to find that belief and confidence in yourself.  Become an ad-free member at https://plus.aca...

A quick catch up to learn about Shaun's current injuries he is facing and how he is handling and getting his body ready for future surgeries. Become an ad-free member at https://plus.acast.com/s/trust-and-believe-with-shaun-t. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A sneak peek into a chat in his private Unity Community, Shaun encourages his group to find the confidence to show their own super power to the world through his new 90 Day Challenge. Sometimes that means breaking the so called “rules” society has set in place to make yourself happy! Tune in to learn more about how any type of challenge like this does NOT have to just mean weight loss. The most im...

The Holiday season can bring a lot of joy and togetherness, but at the same time can create a level of heightened angst and pressures. Today, as a live recording with his Unity Community, Shaun answers questions what will help you propel, transition and move always forward into the new year.  Become an ad-free member at https://plus.acast.com/s/trust-and-believe-with-shaun-t. Hosted on Acast. See...

As a hypochondriac and living through the ups and downs of the pandemic, Shaun has faced many issues in worrying about his health. Until one day, he realized how much fear mongering was really going on in the world and decide to take hold of the situation. He shares his way that his anxiety around the disease lessened. Join the Unity Community! Become an ad-free member at https://plus.acast.com/s/...

The second part to this live podcast recording from Phoenix where Shaun is finally back in the room with his #fitfam once again, he continues the conversation on injuries. Especially the one injury he faced during when he was preparing to be on the cover of Men’s Health. The injuries we face every day whether physical or mental can bring on anxieties and stressors and Shaun helps you find out how...

A first live recording back after the pandemic hit, Shaun is finally back in the room with his #fitfam. He opens up about the moments throughout the pandemic that kicked off understanding some of his anxiety struggles. This in turn gave himself the space to understand where these anxious levels were coming from and learning how to care himself on the inside and he hopes these stories can and will...

As a part of Shaun's online community, Dr. Jordan Zabriskie, joins our live podcast recording to speak on his approach of "Providing solutions for your pain and improving your health". On this episode, Dr Z not only talks about but breaks down ways we can manage and heal our everyday pain while strengthening your body. Become an ad-free member at https://plus.acast.com/s/trust-and-believe-with-sha...