Shaun T on Mental Health, Overcoming Trauma, and Inspiring Millions with Fitness

Even our toughest experiences can become our greatest strengths which is what I dive into in this episode of SuperLife with fitness icon Shaun T. Shaun candidly shares how he transformed childhood trauma into a force for positivity and personal growth. We discuss Shaun's journey of overcoming abuse, finding self-love, and channeling his passion for fitness into a successful career and fulfilling family life. We also discuss reframing our struggles, setting healthy boundaries, and the value of mentorship and authenticity. Shaun T is a renowned fitness trainer, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker who rose to fame as the creator of popular workout programs like INSANITY and Hip Hop Abs. Despite facing significant adversity in his youth, including childhood abuse and poverty, Shaun transformed his experiences into fuel for personal growth and a passion for helping others. Today, Shaun T continues to inspire millions through his various platforms, focusing on holistic transformation and empowering people to overcome challenges and believe in their potential. What we discuss: (00:00) Reflecting on a 20-Year Journey (06:40) Navigating Life and Health Transitions (13:52) Exploring Self-Nurturing and Personal Transformation (22:40) Overcoming Trauma and Self-Nurturing (31:24) Resilience, Self-Care, and Choices (41:54) Navigating Personal Growth and Relationships (50:25) Thriving in Parenthood and Bodybuilding (01:00:58) Embracing Transparency and Honesty Thank you to our sponsors: Bite: Go to trybite.com/DARIN20 or use code DARIN20 for 20% off your first order. Vivo Barefoot: Get 20% off your first Vivobarefoot order with DARIN20 at www.vivobarefoot.com Redmond Salt: Go to redmond.life and use code DARIN for 15% off. Find more from Darin: Website: https://darinolien.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Darinolien/ Book: https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book/ Down to Earth: https://darinolien.com/down-to-earth/ Find more from Shaun T: Website: https://www.shauntlife.com/ Podcast: Trust and Believe Instagram: @shaunt