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, Tyler found a new path, channeling his pain into purpose through his company Area 512, and bringing to life a new green friend named Tex 👽, a wild, out-of-this-world character taking over Austin one laugh at a time.
This conversation dives deep into resilience, creativity, and rediscovering meaning when the odds are stacked against you. It’s proof that you can always rewrite your story.
🎧 Chapters: 00:00 Intro
02:10 Tyler’s lowest point
07:45 The post that changed everything
13:00 Journey to the BMF Ranch
20:30 Time with Cowboy Cerrone
29:50 Finding purpose through Area 512
37:00 Meet Tex, the alien taking over Austin
45:30 Tyler’s mental health today
54:00 Final message to anyone struggling
🕊️ If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help.
Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, you are not alone.
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