I AM REDEMPTION - PODCAST

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 fo...

Most people think danger looks obvious. Sometimes it looks like discipline, fitness… and a daily energy drink.

This week on I Am Redemption, Shawn Livingston sits down with San Antonio native, father, trainer, and boxing coach Casey Barnett—a man who looked healthy on the outside while quietly battling pills, alcohol, and isolation for years.

After finally confronting his substance use, Casey believed the hardest part was beh...

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 ...

Danielle Cobb returns to I Am Redemption, and this conversation goes deeper than ever. Sobriety wasn’t her final battle. She opens up about the hidden struggle she was still fighting behind the scenes… even when life looked “good” from the outside.

We talk about rebuilding her relationship with herself, navigating body image and self-worth, confronting silent internal battles, improving her relationship with food, and stepping i...

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.

Th...

In this special edition episode of I Am Redemption, host Shawn Livingston sits down one-on-one with Brad Dunn, founder of Reliant Fitness, a man whose story is as raw as it is relentless.

Brad flew into Austin for Redemption Weekend and joined the live 100th-episode celebration. But before hitting the stage, he sat down with Shawn to unpack his powerful story and views, from battling addiction and rebuilding himself through fit...

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 suppo...

This is it! The monumental 100th Episode of I Am Redemption with Shawn Livingston.

Night One | Part One was a celebration of what makes this movement real, community. This night brought together some of the most influential leaders and community builders in the country, people who prove that redemption isn’t about where you’ve been, it’s about how you lift others along the way.

🔥 Featured Guests:

BRAD DUNN - Founder of Relia...

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 succe...

Braydon Alley - HYROX ATX coach, HYROX America emcee, and founder of Men in the Arena - joins Shawn Livingston on I Am Redemption to open up about his personal journey through darkness, faith, and community.

In this raw and powerful episode, Braydon shares:

• How he faced and overcame serious mental health hurdles

• The role that faith, fitness, and brotherhood played in rebuilding his life

• Why community isn’t optional — it’s ev...

One moment online changed everything.

This week on I Am Redemption, host Shawn Livingston sits down with Tyler Dock, a man who’s been through hell and found his purpose on the other side. Tyler opens up about the battles he’s faced, how a single social media post made him stop and think twice, and how that moment led him to a life-changing stay at the legendary BMF Ranch with UFC icon Cowboy Cerrone.

From those experiences, T...

n this inspiring episode, Matt Lowman opens up about his journey — his faith in God, his family, building a business, and competing in martial arts. We also dive into his role with The Ferrari Kid, a nonprofit in San Antonio that creates celebrity-like experiences for children battling cancer and chronic illnesses. Matt shares how this work, giving joy and hope, ties into the greater story of redemption.

He was one of the origin...

As we forge the road to Episode 100 and our 100th Episode Weekend, this special Heroes Edition of I Am Redemption brings together some of the most powerful, hard-hitting moments from three incredible guests whose courage embodies service and sacrifice. 🇺🇸

Dakota Meyer - U.S. Marine, Medal of Honor recipient, and firefighter whose heroic actions in Afghanistan saved lives and continue to inspire a nation.

Senior Officer Ama...

As I Am Redemption approaches its 100th episode, we’re taking a powerful look back at three incredible guests whose journeys helped shape the show, and who will all be LIVE at our upcoming 100th Episode Weekend in Austin, Texas.

This special episode features three inspiring voices whose stories sparked viral moments, broke records, and captured the heart of the I Am Redemption community:

Rachel Elizabeth – TikTok recovery pow...

Dani Smith sits down with host Shawn Livingston on I Am Redemption to share her powerful journey through substance abuse and mental health, how her relationship with God grounded her recovery, and the way she’s built real-world community through service and creativity. We also dive into the healthy outlets fueling her life today, working out, running, and rucking, and why Austin, Texas is paving the way for living a cleaner, connec...

Police officer and mental health advocate Jimmy Wise (founder of UPL;FT) joins Shawn Livingston on I Am Redemption for a powerful conversation that takes viewers inside the mind and daily reality of law enforcement.

Jimmy opens up about his battle with mental health, the toll of high-stress situations officers face, and the ripple effects these moments have on both officers and their families. He shares raw, unfiltered stories...

Erin Stinnett and Victoria Vacca, better known as Fit & Fluffy (@fit.and.fluffy) went viral with their raw and relatable “Get out of the car” moment. In this powerful episode of I Am Redemption with Shawn Livingston, they open up about their relationship with food, mental health battles, weight loss journeys, and overcoming extreme anxiety just to step foot in a gym or running group for the first time.

From those first terr...

Fresh off tour with Merkules, Cricchi is back on I Am Redemption - and Shawn just returned from LA and appearing on Soft White Underbelly.

The two trade hilarious road stories, share deep moments about staying connected on the grind, talk about coming home to family, and dive into wild memories from addiction. They also open up about what’s next - from BIG events to Cricchi’s upcoming music drops.

Tap in to laugh, reflect, an...

"I was over 500 pounds, addicted, broken… but I chose to fight."

Eveleyn Moralez (@evefat2fit) lived through hell. At one point tipping the scale over 500 pounds, she faced an avalanche of health crises, culminating in a botched heart surgery that nearly ended her life. She spiraled into addiction, lost herself in drugs and alcohol, and disappeared from the woman she used to be.

But Eve’s story didn’t end there.

In this r...