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In this episode of The Determined Society, Shawn sits down with Zach Cogen, Head of Athlete Rehabilitation for the New York Red Bulls, to break down what real recovery actually looks like; physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Zach shares his journey from collegiate wrestling to working with elite professional athletes across UCLA, EXOS, DC United, and now Major League Soccer.

He explains the critical difference between return to play and return to performance, and why simply getting back on the field isn’t enough for high-level athletes whose careers depend on elite output.

Key Takeaways

-Return to play is not the same as return to performance

-Recovery must address both physical and mental readiness

-Sleep and nutrition are essential for healing and performance

-Pneumatic compression improves circulation and recovery

-Trust between athlete and practitioner is critical

-Discipline and determination are built through consistency

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In this episode of The Determined Society, Sean sits down with Nicole Jaques, creator of the “House CEO” framework, content educator, and systems-driven parent helping families calm the chaos of modern life.

Nicole shares how leaving a corporate public-relations career after becoming a mother forced her to confront an outdated narrative around being a “stay-at-home mom.” What emerged instead was a powerful reframe: running a household requires leadership, systems, and intentional design, just like any successful business.

Throughout the conversation, Nicole breaks down how time blocking, simplified systems, and documented routines can reduce burnout, eliminate resentment, and create more space for real family connection. She explains why rest is not a luxury, why the “default parent” role is operational and how accountability and structure can actually bring freedom back into the home.

Key Takeaways

-Running a home requires leadership, not more effort

-Systems reduce burnout by removing emotional friction

-Time blocking creates freedom, not rigidity

-Rest is essential to regulating mood and nervous system health

-The “default parent” role works best when it’s structured and shared

-Boundaries determine family connection

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Nik Kleverov joins The Determined Society to break down the biggest misconceptions about AI, creativity, and the future of Hollywood.

From his journey as an immigrant storyteller to becoming one of the first creatives working with OpenAI, Nik explains why there is no “magic AI button,” why creatives are more important than ever, and how AI is opening doors to original films, brand storytelling, and entirely new forms of entertainment.

This episode dives deep into AI-generated films, advertising, originality, copyright, and why storytelling is still the true differentiator.

Key Takeaways

-There is no magic button in AI, great work still requires real effort.

-AI doesn’t replace creativity; it amplifies strong storytellers.

-Authenticity comes from human perspective, not the tool.

-AI-created work can still be original and copyrightable.

-Creatives who adapt will thrive in the next era of entertainment.

-AI allows smaller teams to create bigger ideas faster.

-Hollywood isn’t ending — it’s evolving.

-Collaboration matters more than ever in AI workflows.

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In this powerful episode of The Determined Society Podcast, Brady McDonald shares his raw journey from alcohol dependency and fear to sobriety, faith, ultra-endurance racing, and building a life rooted in discipline and purpose.

Brady opens up about quitting alcohol after realizing the cycle he was passing down to his daughters, how doing hard things like 75 Hard and ultra running gave him clarity, and the moment God intervened and changed the trajectory of his life. We dive deep into fatherhood, leadership, failure, faith, resilience, and why children don’t do what we say, they do what we do.

This conversation also explores Brady’s mission to use running for something bigger than himself through 50K in 50 States, raising millions for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and how serving others brings more fulfillment than success ever could.

Key Takeaways

-Sobriety gave Brady clarity, courage, and control over his life.

-Doing hard things builds confidence that transfers into every area of life.

-Discipline is simple, but it’s never easy.

-Fitness became the gateway to mental, emotional, and spiritual growth

-Failure isn’t the end; it’s feedback for the next attempt.

-The right people in your corner determine how far you go.

-Faith showed up when quitting no longer felt like an option.

-Serving others creates deeper fulfillment than personal success.

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What do you do when heartbreak, betrayal, or a toxic relationship leaves you broken on the floor?

In this powerful episode of The Determined Society Podcast, Shawn sits down with world-renowned breakup and divorce coach Sara Davison to talk about reclaiming your power when life knocks you down.

Sara shares the deeply personal story behind her mantra “Screw You, Watch This,” how toxic relationships quietly trap people in cycles of fear and self-doubt, and the practical tools anyone can use to break free.

Key Takeaways

-Toxic relationships often feel familiar and safe, which is why people repeat them.

-Healing starts when you take responsibility for your own power and decisions.

-Emotional recovery requires replacing old patterns with new daily standards.

-Small, consistent actions create momentum and long-term change.

-Taking care of yourself first is essential, not selfish.

-Children learn how to cope by watching how parents handle adversity.

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What does it really take to build a scalable business that survives without you?

In this episode of The Determined Society Podcast, David Royce shares how he went from knocking doors as a college student to building and exiting multiple pest control companies, including a $500M empire operating across 34 states and 5,000+ cities.

David breaks down the real mechanics of scale, why blue-collar businesses with white-collar systems are massively underrated, and how obsession, systems, and cash flow discipline separate businesses that grow from those that collapse.

Key Takeaways

-A business is truly scalable if you can step away for 30 days and it still runs without you.

-Growth is meaningless without strong cash flow and financial control.

-Some of the most profitable opportunities exist in overlooked, blue-collar industries.

-Systems and processes create freedom and allow a business to operate without constant involvement.

-Great sales come from listening, understanding people, and solving real problems.

-Obsession and persistence matter more than talent, because most people fail by quitting too early.

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2025 was a turning point.

Personally, professionally, and mentally. This episode is a raw reflection on how fixing one overlooked area of my life changed everything, from my marriage and mindset to the growth of The Determined Society.

If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or like something small is quietly holding you back, this conversation is about identifying that one thing and committing to real change.

Growth doesn’t come from motivation, it comes from discipline, ownership, and doing the work when no one’s watching.

Key Takeaways

-Personal growth off-camera directly fueled professional success on-camera.

-Fixing the “one thing” holding you back unlocks progress in every area of life.

-Physical health improvements led to better clarity, confidence, and communication.

-Consistency and discipline drove massive growth in 2025.

-Emotional regulation improved relationships with family, team, and guests.

-Growth in the show was a byproduct of personal accountability and self-care.

-Feeling “seen” by the audience came from staying authentic and mission-driven.

-Long-term thinking (years, not months) is key to sustainable success.

-Momentum is built by doing the mundane work consistently and intentionally.

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In this episode of The Determined Society, host Shawn French sits down with Dr. David Karli, a renowned physician and entrepreneur in regenerative medicine, to explore the intersection of health, determination, longevity, and the future of medical technology.

Dr. Karli opens up about his personal health crisis in his early 40s; including burnout, panic attacks, hormonal imbalance, and the wake-up call that forced him to rethink everything he believed about aging, performance, and medicine. What followed was a complete transformation that reshaped not only his body, but his mindset, career, and mission.

Together, they dive into testosterone optimization, mental health in men, the psychology of discipline, and why process, suffering, and systems are unavoidable if you want real change. The conversation expands into cutting-edge regenerative medicine, AI-driven stem cell therapy, and the ethical questions surrounding longevity; including whether living longer actually means living better.

Key Takeaways

-Hormonal health is foundational to both physical and mental performance

-Discipline is doing the work long after motivation fades

-True transformation comes from systems, not shortcuts

-Longevity without mobility and quality of life is a hollow win

-Suffering is not the enemy, it’s part of growth

-The future of medicine will be personalized, data-driven, and ethically complex

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In this raw and deeply emotional episode of The Determined Society, Shawn French sits down with Matt Dillon for a powerful conversation about adversity, identity, addiction, resilience, and what it truly means to build yourself back up when life breaks you down.

Matt opens up about leaving Australia for New York, starting over from nothing, navigating addiction, loneliness, and career pressure, and learning how to survive by showing up every single day, even when everything felt impossible. From swimming through rock bottom to rebuilding discipline, trust, and self-worth, this episode explores the realities most people never talk about.

The conversation also dives into Matt’s life-changing bond with a chimpanzee that gave him purpose during one of the darkest chapters of his life, reshaping how he views love, responsibility, and connection.

Key Takeaways

-Why rock bottom can become the foundation for real personal growth

-The difference between fake confidence and earned self-belief

-How eliminating toxic people and habits creates momentum

-Why discipline, presence, and self-trust change everything

-How purpose can come from unexpected relationships and responsibility

-Redefining success, greatness, and ambition on your own terms

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In this episode of The Determined Society, Shawn French sits down with Baiju Bhatt, co-founder of Robinhood, for a wide-ranging conversation that spans entrepreneurship, immigration, resilience, artificial intelligence, and humanity’s next energy frontier: space.

Baiju opens up about growing up as the child of Indian immigrants, learning English by watching TV, and how that outsider perspective shaped his worldview, work ethic, and belief in opportunity. He reflects on building Robinhood in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, the skepticism they faced, and how democratizing access to the markets reshaped an entire generation’s relationship with money.

The conversation then moves beyond finance into the future of energy and AI. Baiju introduces his newest venture, Aetherflux, and the bold vision behind what he calls the “Galactic Brain” a solar-powered AI data centers and energy grids built in space.

From space-based power transmission using lasers to solving the massive energy demands of artificial intelligence, this episode explores ideas that sound like science fiction but are rapidly becoming reality.

Key Takeaways

-Baiju Bhatt’s immigrant upbringing and how it shaped his mindset

-The real story behind building Robinhood after the 2008 financial collapse

-Why access to investing became a cultural and generational shift

-The philosophy of failure, stubborn belief, and customer-driven validation

-What the “Galactic Brain” means for AI, power, and the future of humanity

-How space solar power and laser energy transmission actually work

-Health, discipline, confidence, and how self-respect changes outcomes

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In this deeply moving episode of The Determined Society, host Shawn French sits down with Liz Caplan, world-renowned vocal coach, founder of Liz Caplan Voice Studios, and trusted voice teacher to some of the biggest names in film, television, and Broadway, including Hugh Jackman, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Andrew Garfield, Ben Platt, Stephen Colbert, and more.

From growing up with asthma to discovering that singing and breathwork could literally change how her body functioned, Liz explains how music became her first medicine, long before success, recognition, or a thriving business.

She shares how deep, intentional breathing can calm the nervous system, reduce anxiety, and create a natural “high” with no crash, no hangover, and no harm.

Liz also pulls back the curtain on her journey from teaching a few students to becoming one of the most trusted vocal coaches in the industry, explaining how small steps, word of mouth, and genuine care built a world-class career rooted in service, not ego.

Key Takeaways

-Your voice and breath are powerful healing tools, not just performance skills.

-Deep, intentional breathing can regulate the nervous system and reduce anxiety naturally.

-True success is built slowly through service, trust, and word-of-mouth consistency.

-Burnout often comes from absorbing others’ energy; learning to release it is essential.

-Creativity, music, and movement can be medicine when used with intention.

-Determination means continuing your mission with empathy, care, and integrity.

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