Shawn Johnson & Andrew East | Inside Reality TV’s Special Forces: Marriage, Faith & Survival!

#880. Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson and former NFL player Andrew East are back on the pod — and they’re spilling on their boldest challenge yet: competing side by side on Special Forces . From brutal days in the Sahara desert to the heartbreak of leaving their three kids at home, Shawn and Andrew reveal how the show pushed them to their absolute limits — and what it uncovered about resilience, teamwork, and their marriage. And just when you think it can’t get more real, the conversation takes a powerful turn. Kaitlyn, Shawn, and Andrew open up about faith, doubt, and the search for hope in a world that can feel overwhelming. It’s raw, unfiltered, surprisingly hilarious, and guaranteed to leave you thinking long after the episode ends. If you’re LOVING this podcast, please follow and leave a rating and review below ! PLUS, FOLLOW OUR PODCAST INSTAGRAM HERE! Thank you to our Sponsors! Check out these deals! Boulevard: For a limited time, Boulevard is offering new customers 20% off your first year subscription. Learn more at JOINBLVD.com . Figs: If you're in healthcare—or shopping for someone who is—you can get 15% off your first order at wearfigs.com with the code FIGSRX . Progressive: Visit Progressive.com to see if you could save on car insurance. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: (10:35) — Andrew drops 17 pounds in the desert—what they were actually eating on Special Forces (25:12) — Reality stars aren’t always what headlines say—certain cast members blew them away behind the scenes. (34:58) — Kaitlyn’s mental state hits peak chaos the last time Shawn & Andrew came over… you’ll laugh and relate (45:10) — Deep, raw, and honest: has their relationship with God ever wavered? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .