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Determined Society with Shawn French | Adversity & Mindset

Shawn French | Adversity & Determination Expert
Personal Development
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Entrepreneurship
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NFL
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Fitness
Discipline
Determination
Addiction
Leadership
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Addiction Recovery
Fatherhood
Mindset
Coaching

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.... more

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Adversity and loss can destroy families—or forge them. Susan Malzoni shares how protecting her peace, preserving family energy, and building intentional wellness habits became her path to honoring her son and late husband Victor. In this raw conversa... more

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Eric Spofford survived five overdoses and rebuilt his entire life through discipline and spiritual growth. In this raw conversation, he reveals the moment of surrender that led to sobriety on December 7, 2006—and how the habits forged in recovery bec... more

Karlton Dennis, CEO of Tax Alchemy and former athlete turned tax strategist, reveals the discipline and identity shift required to build lasting wealth. In this conversation, Shawn French and Karlton explore the mental toughness that helped him trans... more

On The Determined Society, authentic conversations and hard questions separate growth from stagnation. Ben Swann—journalist, truth-seeker, and cultural disruptor—sits down with Shawn French to explore why asking difficult questions takes real discipl... more

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Eric Spofford
Founder of Granite Recovery and related ventures, recovery advocate
Determinant Recovery/Granite Recovery
Episode: Addiction to Empire | How Determination & Discipline Rewired Eric Spofford's Life
Karlton Dennis
CEO and founder of Tax Alchemy
Tax Alchemy
Episode: Tax Discipline Secrets | Determination, Mental Toughness & Long-Term Wealth
Ben Swann
Investigative journalist, founder and CEO of Truth in Media
Truth in Media
Episode: The Cost of Truth-Seeking | Ben Swann on Breaking Norms
Jake Bostwick
Professional bare-knuckle fighter with a background in MMA and boxing
Brutal / Bare Knuckle Fighting
Episode: Overcoming Failure | How Jake Bostwick Turned Loss Into Resilience
Tyrese Gibson
Actor and musician, co-founder of Fuel Fest
Fuel Fest/Reach Out Worldwide
Episode: Breaking Norms Through Grief | Discipline, Faith & Human Connection
Cody Walker
Actor, driven organizer behind Fuel Fest
Fuel Fest/Reach Out Worldwide
Episode: Breaking Norms Through Grief | Discipline, Faith & Human Connection
Chad Willardson
CEO of Pacific Capital and author
Pacific Capital
Episode: Breaking Norms in Wealth Management | Chad Willardson on Discipline & Integrity
Michael Franzese
Former Colombo family captain, author, and speaker
Speaker, Author
Episode: Redemption Through Adversity | Michael Franzese on Breaking Norms & Discipline
Bedros Keuilian
Founder of Fit Body Boot Camp; author and entrepreneur
Fit Body Boot Camp
Episode: Adversity to Leadership | How Bedros Keuilian Built Determination

Host

Shawn French
Host of The Determined Society; focuses on adversity, mindset, and breakthrough performance with a blend of humor and heart.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 161.1k ratings
  • Must listen

    These episodes are raw and authentic. One of the best podcasts out there

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thejustincolby
    United States17 days ago
  • The best podcast around 🥰

    Shawn is the kind of podcast host you don’t just listen to, you feel like you’re sat having a proper chat with him over a coffee. ☕️

    He’s down to earth, genuine, and a real salt-of-the-earth man. No fake vibes, no ego, just someone who gets involved, listens, asks the right questions and brings out the real stories behind the people he speaks to.

    There’s something seriously refreshing about someone who keeps it real and makes everyone feel comfortable. Keep doing what you’re doing Shawn… the w... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zodiac girl Aquarius
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Love this show

    One of the best podcasters out there I regularly listen to the episodes with full attention and always find Thame insightful and motivating

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Robert calderam
    United States2 months ago
  • Great podcast

    A highly engaging and professional podcast I regularly tune find the discussions both impactful and inspiring

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Halabalo
    United States2 months ago
  • Great job

    I love way Shawn French connects with his guests. The discussions feel genuine and full of insight, making it a great listening experience.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Richard-silver
    United States2 months ago

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Guest conversations are genuine and packed with actionable takeaways.
Listeners describe the host as authentic, engaging, and deeply insightful.

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Addiction to Empire | How Determination & Discipline Rewired Eric Spofford's Life
Q: What does true determination mean to you?
True determination means being all in with no excuses, choosing to persist and keep moving toward a goal even when the path is painful or unclear.
Addiction to Empire | How Determination & Discipline Rewired Eric Spofford's Life
Q: What skills did you learn in that time that you can't learn anywhere else?
I learned relentless self-education, practical leadership, and the ability to build and scale businesses while staying true to recovery principles, which together created a unique capability to learn and adapt.
Addiction to Empire | How Determination & Discipline Rewired Eric Spofford's Life
Q: What does surrender mean to you?
Surrender meant giving up old ideas and conditions, praying and committing to do whatever it takes to get sober, without bargaining or requirements.
Breaking Norms Through Grief | Discipline, Faith & Human Connection
Q: What has the season been like for Fuel Fest and its growth?
They describe a rising trajectory driven by community, purpose, and a global fan base, noting year-over-year growth and the potential to reach a million dollars for Reach Out Worldwide soon.
Purpose & Elite Performance | Phil Daru on Discipline, Coaching Legends & Overcoming Obstacles
Q: What sparked your decision to shift from competitive fighting to coaching
A combination of injuries, family responsibilities, and a realization that coaching could be a path to impact more lives led him to pivot and dedicate himself to training others.

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A milestone-driven interview series that centers on determination, adversity, and mindset through in-depth conversations with athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and public figures. Episodes commonly explore personal reinvention, leadership, resilience, and practical takeaways for building long-term success, often tying lived experiences to business or cultural impact. Notably, the host leans into candid storytelling, accountability, and authenticity, offering listeners a mix of inspiration, concrete strategies, and reflections on how public figures navigate fame, failure, and growth.

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Recent guests on Determined Society with Shawn French include:

1. Eric Spofford
2. Karlton Dennis
3. Ben Swann
4. Jake Bostwick
5. Tyrese Gibson
6. Cody Walker
7. Chad Willardson
8. Michael Franzese

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