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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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How Andrew Pollack Made Florida Schools Safer for Every ChildIn this deeply emotional episode, host Shawn French interviews Andrew Pollack, a father who lost his daughter, Meadow, in the tragic Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland,…31 Oct 2025 · 53 min
Kelly Bensimon: From Controversial Reality TV Star to Real-Life PowerhouseIn this engaging and high-energy episode of *The Determined Society*, host Shawn French sits down with Kelly Killoren Bensimon, a multifaceted personality including a model, author, and former *Real…27 Oct 2025 · 59 min
John O’Leary: The Real-Life Miracle Behind Soul on FireThis episode features a heartfelt discussion between host Shawn French and John O’Leary, a bestselling author and motivational speaker, whose life story inspired the film "Soul on Fire." John shares…24 Oct 2025 · 55 min
Daniel Mac: The Guy Who Asks “What Do You Do for a Living?”Inside the world of Culture Unscripted, this podcast explores the stories behind cultural icons by interviewing celebrities, authors, and athletes.20 Oct 2025 · 54 min
Lamborghini: Living a Full Throttle LifeExploring the deeper cultural narratives behind influential figures in various fields such as literature, sports, and entertainment.17 Oct 2025 · 43 min
Kathy Ireland: From Supermodel to Super MogulIn this episode, Shawn French interviews Kathy Ireland, a global icon known for her transition from a supermodel to a successful business mogul.13 Oct 2025 · 59 min
William H. Macy: From Shameless to Soul on Fireis a podcast hosted by Shawn French that dives deep into the lives and stories of cultural icons.10 Oct 2025 · 51 min
Built on Biohacking: Joseph Rivera and the MoreLife Movement*The Determined Society* is a show that delves into the deeper aspects of culture by interviewing celebrities, authors, and athletes.8 Oct 2025 · 49 min
Coyote Hills: Kellermans on Crime, Family & LegacyIn this episode, Shawn French interviews Jonathan Kellerman and his son Jesse Kellerman, who discuss their latest thriller *Coyote Hills*.6 Oct 2025 · 57 min
Built on Grit: The Picklr EmpireIn this episode, Shawn French interviews Jorge Barragan, co-founder of The Picklr, a rapidly growing pickleball franchise.3 Oct 2025 · 53 min
Freedom Town USA with Patrick DearbornIn this episode of The Determined Society hosted by Shawn French, Patrick Dearborn discusses his multifaceted roles as a top real estate agent, fire commissioner, and community advocate in Naples,…29 Sep 2025 · 1 h 6 min
White Sands: Addiction Recovery RedefinedWhite Sands Treatment Center (Fort Myers, FL) and how its addiction recovery model redefines inpatient care as a structured, holistic “lifestyle” with community, family connection, and long-tenured…26 Sep 2025 · 51 min · 16 chapters
Remembering Charlie Kirk with Dr. Gina LoudonThe hosts discuss remembering Charlie Kirk after his death, framing it as a spiritual battle between “evil vs.24 Sep 2025 · 1 h · 23 chapters
Netflix: Black Rabbit with Chris CoyChris Coy discusses Netflix limited series Black Rabbit, describing it as an exhilarating, propulsive action thriller (money bag, gun, cat-and-mouse stakes) that’s also a nuanced family/sibling drama…22 Sep 2025 · 53 min · 17 chapters
Killing Castro with Frankie FaisonConversation with actor Frankie Faison about his career and several films, with the main focus on the independent historical thriller Killing Castro.19 Sep 2025 · 47 min · 21 chapters
America’s Bio-Terror Blind Spot: Steve Gruber Exposes the ThreatsThe episode argues the U.S. has a “bio-terror blind spot,” focusing on alleged Chinese espionage and potential agricultural bioweapons that could devastate American crops.15 Sep 2025 · 46 min · 17 chapters
Suebelle Robbins: From Rock Bottom to Palm Beach RoyaltySue Bell Robbins’ recovery journey from alcoholism (“rock bottom”) to sobriety, then her rise as an Instagram personality in Palm Beach; she also discusses identity change, confidence, handling…12 Sep 2025 · 52 min · 21 chapters
Chasing Evil: Voices of the Dead with John Edward & Bob HillandJohn Edward and Bob Hilland (co-authors of Chasing Evil) discuss how Edward’s psychic readings allegedly helped reopen and guide long-running missing-person and cold-case investigations, and how…8 Sep 2025 · 59 min · 34 chapters
No Participation Trophies: The Hard Truth About Courage & ConfidenceThe episode argues against “participation trophies” and entitlement, claiming confidence is earned through effort, accountability, and learning to work with fear and self-doubt.5 Sep 2025 · 58 min · 24 chapters
Beds Build Weak Men. Mick Hunt Builds LeadersMick Hunt (Mick Unplugged) and Sean discuss determination, leadership, and turning limiting beliefs into action—especially through podcasting and business growth.1 Sep 2025 · 49 min · 24 chapters
Charles Spencer: Abuse In British Boarding School?Charles Spencer discusses his childhood memoir “A Very Private School,” describing abuse at a prestigious British boarding school in the early 1970s (ages 7–13), including emotional, sexual, and…29 Aug 2025 · 51 min · 20 chapters
Rick Macci: The Coach Behind Serena & Venus Williams SuccessRick Macci (Rick Macci Tennis Center) discusses his coaching philosophy and how he helped build elite champions, focusing on the Williams sisters and his current junior prospect, Vlada Haranchar…25 Aug 2025 · 54 min · 24 chapters
Everything You Know About Nutrition Is Wrong with Nina TeicholzNutrition misinformation and why saturated fat and dietary cholesterol aren’t the heart-disease villains they were made out to be; why replacing them with seed oils and adopting low-fat/high-carb…22 Aug 2025 · 48 min · 18 chapters
Stephen Cazares: The Menendez Brothers released on parole?Legal and criminal-justice discussion focused on (1) whether the Menendez brothers could be released on parole after resentencing, and (2) how media/streaming portrayals and public perception affect…18 Aug 2025 · 48 min · 23 chapters