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by Shawn French · English

The Determined Society with Shawn French is a weekly interview podcast exploring determination, mental toughness, adversity, and mindset through raw conversations with athletes, authors, and public figures. Host Shawn French unpacks how his guests break norms, rebuild identity, and develop the habits that fuel long term success, going beyond the headlines into the real stories behind the personas. Each episode digs into questions like: What drives a bestselling author to challenge the status quo? How does an athlete rebuild identity beyond the game? How do public figures use their platform to spark real change? These aren't soundbite interviews. They're honest, unscripted conversations about mental health, resilience, and what it actually takes to keep a commitment after the motivation fades. Expect humor. Expect heart. Expect breakthrough insights, whether it's a book that reshapes how people think, the impact of fame on mental health, or how athletes are redefining what success looks like off the field. If you're driven, curious, and want real conversations with the people shaping culture, business, and sport, The Determined Society is your show. New episodes weekly.

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The Turning Point: Adversity, Discipline & Mindset ShiftsKoei Red discusses adversity, discipline, and mindset shifts—how she built a music career without industry connections, stayed authentic while blending hip-hop and country, and used rejection and…17 Apr 2026 · 56 min · 26 chapters
The Hollywood Reality Check | Adversity Builds DisciplineDiscipline and resilience in Hollywood and life—how adversity, long development timelines, and rejection shape a career; using celebrity influence for service; staying grounded and not letting…13 Apr 2026 · 1 h 25 min · 34 chapters
Adversity Builds Determination and Discipline | The CatalystThe episode argues that adversity should be treated as a learning tool to build determination, discipline, and resilience.10 Apr 2026 · 29 min · 11 chapters
Diana Mahrach: From Business Collapse to Resilience | Overcoming ObstaclesDiana Marach Couture’s resilience after COVID-driven collapse, staying in her “lane,” and building a unisex fashion brand through creativity, direct-to-consumer sales, and community support.6 Apr 2026 · 1 h 19 min · 37 chapters
Career Pivots: How Adversity Builds Discipline | The Real CatalystCareer pivots under pressure—how adversity builds discipline, how to stop fighting a forced change, and how to trust faith/identity during a layoff-style transition.3 Apr 2026 · 1 h 30 min · 25 chapters
The Missing Piece: Mental Health & Cellular Longevity | Dr. Sophia HadarDr. Sophia Hadar (Vibrant Glow) discusses mental health and “cellular longevity” through a holistic/functional lens, arguing that common medical interventions—especially vaccines—can harm the immune…30 Mar 2026 · 1 h 9 min · 25 chapters
The Pulse | Cultural Perspectives on SuccessThe Pulse behind-the-scenes discussion on building The Determined Society, defining “determination,” managing the “four burners” (family, friends, health, work), and the emotional cost of leadership.23 Mar 2026 · 1 h · 21 chapters
Doug Bopst: Breaking Norms Through TransformationDoug Bopst’s transformation after felony drug charges, emphasizing “separation” from old identity, embracing discomfort, and building confidence through consistent hard actions.20 Mar 2026 · 1 h 25 min · 25 chapters
Building Discipline in Youth | Cultural Perspective on Fitness & MindsetBuilding youth fitness discipline through CrossFit-style training, nutrition education, and mental-health support; includes critiques of modern PE and diet/sugar effects on focus and behavior.16 Mar 2026 · 1 h 30 min · 42 chapters
Breaking Norms: Jessie Morales’ Breast Cancer JourneyJessie Morales (33) recounts her breast cancer diagnosis and treatment journey, emphasizing “breaking norms” by openly sharing the full, unfiltered process with her husband Andrew and their two…13 Mar 2026 · 1 h 15 min · 35 chapters
Fatherhood & Mindset | Breaking Norms to Build DeterminationFatherhood, masculine vulnerability, identity and mindset, reconciling with parents, and “subtraction” (removing shame/noise) to build determination and sustainable change.9 Mar 2026 · 1 h 18 min · 23 chapters
Christy Primmer | Radical Responsibility & Rebuilding Your MindsetChristy Primmer and host Sean discuss “radical responsibility” for self-improvement, rebuilding mindset without shame, and sustaining change through intention, self-awareness, and visualization.6 Mar 2026 · 1 h 39 min · 35 chapters
The Young Men Crisis | Discipline, Mental Health & Cultural PerspectiveThe “young men crisis” framed as a father/father-figure and mentorship gap, plus how men can manage discipline and mental health (especially shame-driven emotional reactions) to avoid damaging family…2 Mar 2026 · 1 h 10 min · 25 chapters
Mental Health Over Abs | How to Overcome Anorexia & Diet CultureMental health and diet culture through the lens of anorexia, body dysmorphia, and “bio-individual” nutrition; plus women’s hormone support via strength training and protein, and how to start with…27 Feb 2026 · 1 h 12 min · 29 chapters
The Pulse: How Shawn French Rebuilt His Life After Losing His IdentityIdentity collapse and rebuilding after losing a defining role (baseball), plus broader themes of community, boundaries, discomfort, and cultural shifts in sports; includes a recovery sponsor segment.23 Feb 2026 · 1 h 14 min · 24 chapters
Gayle Guyardo: Breaking Norms After 33 Years | Authenticity & Career PivotsGail Gallardo (former Tampa TV journalist) discusses leaving broadcast news after 33 years, identity shifts, authenticity, coaching/criticism, building community through storytelling, and her…20 Feb 2026 · 1 h 13 min · 26 chapters
Daria Berenato Breaks Down the Real Formula for SuccessDr. Gregory Albert (plastic surgeon and Florida Panthers team doctor) explains the “real formula for success” through delayed gratification, team trust, and empathy, contrasting functional…16 Feb 2026 · 1 h 7 min · 13 chapters
From Seizures to Strength | Overcoming Obstacles & Building DisciplineZoe Karli recounts surviving years of uncontrolled tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizures after an HPV vaccine, then rebuilding her life through the right medication, resilience, and later launching Zeta…13 Feb 2026 · 1 h 1 min · 31 chapters
How a Health Crisis Forced Derek Carlson to Rebuild EverythingDerek Carlson, CEO of MVP Realty in Southwest Florida, recounts how a health crisis forced him to rebuild his life and business.9 Feb 2026 · 34 min · 9 chapters
Trusting Your Instincts | How Taja Abitbol Built Fearless DeterminationHow entrepreneur Taja Abitbol says she built businesses by trusting instincts, acting without a detailed plan, and using “manifesting” as a driver for action; also discusses speaking up for what’s…6 Feb 2026 · 1 h 17 min · 30 chapters
Alex Boylan | Breaking Limits With Discipline and DeterminationAlex Boylan’s origin stories for The College Tour, his memoir Miles That Make You, and his earlier career wins (Amazing Race 2; Around the World for Free).2 Feb 2026 · 1 h 8 min · 27 chapters
Breaking Norms & Building Empires | Hala Taha's Adversity StoryHala Taha’s journey from being rejected and blackballed after 9/11 and losing a radio career, to building the podcast Yap Young and Profitable and a media/social media agency (Yap Media/Gap Media),…30 Jan 2026 · 1 h 1 min · 24 chapters
The Pulse | Building Discipline to Become Your Best SelfThe episode argues that becoming the person you want to be (and building a top show) requires clarity, daily truthful self-accountability, serious preparation, and embracing the “messy middle” rather…26 Jan 2026 · 1 h 2 min · 22 chapters
The Wake-Up Call That Changed Stacey Kay's Health, Career, and LifeStacey Kay, founder/owner of Hydrate a Concierge Mobile IV, describes a “wake-up call” from alcohol/drug addiction and work stress that led to heart-palpitations and numbness, an EKG anxiety…23 Jan 2026 · 1 h 12 min · 31 chapters