From Heroin Hell to 100K Runs: How Running Saved Shawn Livingston

<p>Family, that’s Shawn Livingston — four-time felon, heroin survivor, ultra-runner, and living proof that your lowest moment can become your greatest purpose</p><p></p><p>Shawn Livingston went from high school basketball star to Air Force vet, heroin addict, 4-time felon, and prison time… until a mirror moment and a simple running group changed everything. He shares the raw truth about recovery bubbles, Scientology rehab madness, military painkiller hell, and how finding something that "lit a fire under his ass" rebuilt his body, mind, and purpose.</p><p>If you're battling addiction, liver/kidney recovery, or just feel stuck in sobriety — this is your reminder: recovery is the foundation, not your whole life. Find what excites you to wake up every morning.</p><p>Watch Shawn's documentary "100 Miles to Redemption" on Amazon: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0Q92IH29KIQG1EJ3K381552TQR/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r" target="_blank">https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0Q92IH29KIQG1EJ3K381552TQR/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r</a></p><p>Follow Shawn: @iamredemption + his "I Am Redemption" podcast</p><p>Drop in the comments: What's YOUR "fire under the ass" thing? Tag a friend who needs this.</p><p>Timestamps below ↓</p><p>If my transplant journey and these stories help you, hit subscribe, like, and share — we're building real recovery impact together. Booking speaking? DM me.</p><p>#Sobriety #Recovery #AddictionRecovery</p><p></p><p>TIMESTAMPS:</p><p>0:00 – New Intro + Shawn’s Big Lesson<br />1:45 – Car Crash That Ended Basketball Dreams<br />4:30 – Oxy to Heroin Pipeline<br />8:10 – Scientology Rehab Madness (you won’t believe this)<br />12:00 – Military Injury &amp; Painkillers<br />16:30 – Prison Wake-Up Call<br />21:00 – The Mirror Moment That Changed Everything<br />25:45 – How Running Lit the Fire<br />32:00 – Lance Armstrong Podcast + Documentary Story<br />38:00 – Vulnerability Pays Off<br />44:00 – Actionable Steps: Find Your Fire<br />52:00 – Final Wisdom + Where to Find Shawn</p><p></p><p>And if you find value in the content we're creating. A coffee is a great way to support the channel. 🤝 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/thewillpowerpodcast" target="_blank">https://buymeacoffee.com/thewillpowerpodcast</a></p><p></p>