Shaun T is one of the most recognizable fitness trainers in the world, a motivational speaker, entrepreneur, television personality, choreographer, host of the Trust and Believe podcast, and author of T Is for Transformation: Unleash the 7 Superpowers to Help You Dig Deeper, Feel Stronger, and Live Your Best Life.
What you'll learn from this episode:
How Shaun went from surviving sexual abuse to dancing professionally to creating a global fitness empire.
Shaun's seven superpowers that helped him heal psychologically, pulled him through the rigors of professional athleticism, and launched him into becoming one of the most recognizable fitness figures in the world.
The catalyst that began Shaun's journey from pudgy college sophomore majoring in broadcasting (not that there's anything wrong with that!) to musclebound juggernaut with a focus in sports science.
How Richard Simmons and Calvin Wiley inspired Shaun to motivate others in his own way, why Shaun used infomercials for marketing (with great success) when others advised against it, and what still keeps him excited about the fitness world after 22 years.
The panache with which Shaun deals with haters online and in real life, and why he often shuts down people on his social media channels not in order to preserve his own ego, but to enforce them as respectful, safe havens for the members of his community.
And so much more!
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Resources from this episode:
Today in History: September 11 | Library of Congress
How Advil Cold & Sinus Works | Advil Respiratory
What Is An Empath? 15 Signs and Traits | Healthline
10 Top Things to Do in West Hollywood, California | Trip Savvy
Hip Hop Abs | Beachbody on Demand
Insanity | Beachbody on Demand
Insanity Max: 30 | Beachbody on Demand
The Top 10 Benefits of Jumping Rope | Jump Rope Dudes
Superpowers Unleashed: Shaun T's Seven Transformation Tips | Stout
Coming Out (Resources) | Revel & Riot
#nakedcoffee | Shaun T, Instagram
Why Black Lives Matter | Trust and Believe Episode 224
Kim Kardashian West | Instagram
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