Growth by Shawn

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 Welcome to The Growth by Shawn Podcast, the show where transformation meets conversation. Hosted by Shawn Rivers, this podcast dives deep into mindset, spiritual development, health, and identity shifts, bringing you insights from a diverse range of guests. From coaches and wellness experts to spiritual healers, entrepreneurs and much more, each episode uncovers unique perspectives and real-life stories to inspire self-growth. Whether you're looking to level up your mindset, explore new wellness practices, or redefine your identity, this podcast is your guide to becoming the best version of yourself. Tune in and start your journey to self-improvement today! 

He Overdosed 6 Times and Lives to Share His Sobriety with Brad Jensen
#152
04/29/2025

Brad Jensen is the owner and coach of My Next Level Nutrition. Brad dives deep into his battle with addiction at a young age. After being arrested 17 times and overdosing 6 times, he finally found his way out and shares his story here. 

To Connect with Brad: 

Instagram @thesoberbodybuilder

To Connect with Shawn: 

Instagram: @growthbyshawn

YouTube: @growthbyshawn

Tik Tok: @growthbyshawn


Why God is THE Most Important Aspect of Life with Jeremiah Dupin
#151
04/22/2025

Jeremiah Dupin is a world renowned coach and founder of Metamorphisis. Metamorphisis is an intensive program that uncovers overwhelm and dysfunction in the psyche and nervous system without years of therapy. 

I can attest to the impact that Metamophisis creates because I have gone through the program myself. 

To Connect with Jeremiah: 
Instagram: @jeremiahdupin
Metamorphisis: @joinmetamorphisis

To Connect with Shawn: 
Instagram: @growthbyshawn
TikTok: @growthbyshawn


The Cheat Code to Learning
#150
03/26/2025

How can you put yourself on the fast track to self growth? One option is learning information? How can you learn at an exponential rate? Learn from others. 

Today Shawn begins to answer a series of questions left from previous guests on the show. Tap in to see what you can learn.

Instagram: @growthbyshawn

TikTok: @growthbyshawn


Golf Expert Shares How To Improve Your Game with Your Mind! Ft: Davis Atteberry
#149
03/10/2025

Davis Atteberry works with golf athletes at the professional and amateur level to improve their mental and physical game. 

Connect with Davis: 

Instagram: @davis.atteberry.coaching 

Book a call with Davis: 

https://calendly.com/davis-atteberry-coaching/coaching-call?month=2025-03

Connect with Shawn:
Instagram: @growthbyshawn
YouTube: @growthbyshawn
Tik Tok: @growthbyshawn



Big Pharma Doesn't Want Us to Talk About This! With Chris O'Brien (ComeOutBetter)
#148
03/03/2025

Chris O'Brien's Mission: "It's my mission to serve the world by providing access to information on physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and financial health through a lens of truth. " 

Chris shares knowledge an insight as an entrepreneur, crypto investor and holistic health coach. 

Connect with Chris: 

Instagram: @comeoutbetter // @comeoutwinning

All other social media platforms: @comeoutbetter

Connect with Shawn:
Instagram: @growthbyshawn
YouTube: @growthbyshawn
Tik Tok: @growthbyshawn

Support Shawn's independent podcast here!

https://buymeacoffee.com/growthbyshawn


Aspiring to Leave your 9-5 with Kelsey Saugstad
#147
02/25/2025

In todays episode Kelsey Saugstad joins Shawn for a conversation on the avenues that Kelsey is taking to leave the 9-5 life and fully embody freedom. Kelsey has been working on herself in the realm of personal development for the last few years. We touch base on topics such as mindset, self awareness, fear and much more. 

Support Shawn's independent podcast here!

https://buymeacoffee.com/growthbyshawn

Connect with Shawn:
Instagram: @growthbyshawn
YouTube: @growthbyshawn
Tik Tok: @growthbyshawn

Connect with Kelsey: 
Instagram: @kelseysaugstad


Never Worry About Content Again! With Lyssa Scott
#146
02/17/2025

Stories of creative road trips and the lifestyle of a 'creative vagabond.' Lyssa shares how aligning passion, skill, and genuine need can lead to profound personal and professional fulfillment. By tackling common hurdles in content creation, like styling and batching for clients, Lyssa has forged a career that marries her love for travel and creativity, proving that identifying and solving pressing issues can lead to successful business ventures. We unpack the concept of content pillars, the secret sauce to a dynamic and engaging strategy, ensuring that intersecting interests captivate audiences and inspire creators alike.

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Attract Your Perfect Partner with Rimsha Warda
#145
09/09/2024

Rimsha Warda is a divine intimacy coach who uses many modalities to help others learn how to create and serve the world in a higher capacity. Rimsha uses meditation, kambo and a variety of other spiritual practices to help guide others. 

What You'll Find in this Episode: 
- Connecting with Yourself and Others
- Who is Rimsha Warda? 
- Finding Self Intimacy 
- How do You Love Yourself? 
- Your Brain vs Your Limbic Function 
- Finding Safety to Find Healing
- Create more Energy
- Healing Exercise (Practical) 
- F...


How to Boost Your Metabolism
#144
09/05/2024

Support Shawn's independent podcast here!

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Connect with Shawn: 
Instagram: @growthbyshawn
YouTube: @growthbyshawn
Facebook: @shawnrivers
Tik Tok: @growthbyshawn

Apply for 1:1 Coaching with Shawn
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This Episode Changed How I View EVERYTHING with Guest Jakob Gricar
#143
09/03/2024

Today, Shawn is joined by Jakob Gricar. Jakob is the co-founder of vortex retreats, business mentor, coach and works in a variety of containers to help people experience breathrough. 

Jakob's story begins with a chronic illness, homelessness and a deep dive into mediation at the age of 13. Jakob has transcended his pain into purpose and works with a variety of modalities including cognitive behavior therapy, NLP, somatics and breathwork.

In this Episode: 
- Jakob's Story
- What holds us back? 
- Being stuck in comfortability 
- Action vs Spiritual Practices
- Ho...


Why you Can't "Just Stop Eating" with Estelle Nkubito
#142
08/19/2024

Estelle Nkubito joins Shawn today as she shares how woman can truly bio-hack their way to health. 

In This Episode: 
- Estelle's background
- Understanding a woman's cycle
- Stress and Inflammation 
- 10 Day silent retreat
- Emotional Eating
- Meditation and flow
- Breathwork and Surrendering
- Feeling Safe
- Forgiveness
- Regulating Stress

Connect with Estelle: 
Instagram: @estellenkubito
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/estelle.linou

Support Shawn's independent podcast here!

https://buymeacoffee.com/growthbyshawn

Send Shaw...


Is Being Healthy Frowned Upon? Get Pain Free, Ozempic, Food Industry with Boomer Perrault
#141
08/12/2024

Boomer Perrault is a movement specialist who teaches his clients how to move pain free. Boomer has struggled with knee pain since he was 9 years old and has naturally healed his body to be pain free. Boomer is now the founder and head trainer of the "Healthy Movement Blueprint."

What you can find in this episode: 
- Introduction to Boomer Perrault
- Knee Pain
- Genetics and pain
- Joint pain vs Muscle Soreness
- Stretching vs Mobility Training
- Mobility vs Strength Training
- How can you move more? 


Get Yourself Out of Debt with Brad Nelson
#140
08/05/2024

Shawn is joined by Brad Nelson who is the founder of The Debt Free Dad. Brad is a financial expert helping others get out of debt and completely change their financial situation. Through The Debt Free Dad Podcast and his online course, Roots of Personal Finance, Brad provides practical financial advice and support.

- Introduction to Brad and how he started Debt Free Dad
- Good debt vs Bad debt
-  What to do about your car payment
- Are you Spending too much money? 
- Inflation 
- Are you emotionally spending you...


Is Your Metabolism Broken? with Nikki O'Dea
#139
07/15/2024

Nikki O'Dea comes from a nursing background, from working as an ER nurse into health and wellness coaching. Nikki now helps mid-life women boost their metabolism without dieting ever again. 

What to Expect: 
- Nikki's Background
- Nursing Lifestyle
- How to NOT make it hard on yourself
- Do you have a thyroid issue? 
- Becoming comfortable in your body
- Improving Your Leads
- Showing up as Yourself
- Do you need a community 
- Finding the Real Solutions
- F45 and Group Trainings

...


From Death to Self Actualization with Captain Orangutan
#138
06/25/2024

Tristan, better known as Captain Orangutan after graduating from a program created by Taylor Morgan has seen the other side and has come back to be of service to others. Tristan helps aid others who have gone through traumatic events such as a stroke or even bouts of depression to gain back control of their life. 

Support Shawn's independent podcast here!

https://buymeacoffee.com/growthbyshawn

Send Shawn a voice message to be featured on the show!

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Connect with Shawn: 
Instagram: @growthbyshawn
YouTube: @gr...


Happy Wife Happy Life? with Bob Wischer
#137
06/17/2024

Bob is the relationship engineer. As the founder of Men Becoming Better Men Coaching and host of the Men Becoming Better Men Podcast. Bob serves as a guiding force for men who feel lost and disconnected by empowering them with tools and support to engineer a life they love. 

Apply for 1:1 Coaching with Shawn
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Support Shawn's independent podcast here!

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5 Ways to Maximize Your Sleep
#136
06/13/2024

Sleep is a necessary element to recovery, energy and longevity. Join Shawn for ways to help maximize your rest and recovery to set every day up for success. 

Apply for 1:1 Coaching with Shawn
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Support Shawn's independent podcast here!

https://buymeacoffee.com/growthbyshawn

Send Shawn a voice message to be featured on the show!

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Connect with Shawn:
Instagram: @growthbyshawn
YouTube: @growthbyshawn
F...


The Busiest Man Alive Shares How he Manages 7 Podcasts and a Full Time Job with Dave Campbell
#135
06/10/2024

Today Shawn sits down with Dave Campbell. Not only does Dave have a wife and full time job, but he also has 7 podcasts that he runs and has over 25 conversations weekly!

How he defies the laws of human nature are astounding.

Apply for 1:1 Coaching with Shawn
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https://buymeacoffee.com/growthbyshawn

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Are You Overcomplicating Your Problems?
#134
06/04/2024

Problems and issues big or small can be daunting to resolve. Often we can resolve everyone's issues, but our own, why? 

Apply for 1:1 Coaching with Shawn
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Support Shawn's independent podcast here!

https://buymeacoffee.com/growthbyshawn

Send Shawn a voice message to be featured on the show!

https://www.speakpipe.com/growthbyshawn

Connect with Shawn:
Instagram: @growthbyshawn
YouTube: @growthbyshawn
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growthbyshawn/
T...


Paranormal Investigator Finds a Glitch in the Matrix with Mark Hughes
#133
05/20/2024

Mark Hughes is a medium, paranormal investigator and reiki master. 

What to Expect in today's show: 
- Why Mark became a paranormal investigator
- Mark's experience living in a haunted house
- The woman in the house
- Bermuda Triangle
- Utilizing your third eye
- The crazies and the legit paranormal
- The Chair!
- Silencing a poltergeist 
- Mandela Effect
- Are you implanted? 
- Mark is missing time
- Mark loses the path
- D3monology
- Was she possessed? 
<...


Foundational Secrets for Building a Personal Brand with Lyssa Scott
#132
05/13/2024

How do you build a brand that feels aligned to you? How do sales work? What do I do to market myself? The world of entrepreneurship is large, crazy and stressful! Today, your host Shawn Rivers sits down with Lyssa Scott to go over all of the aspects to create a brand for yourself that you truly love. 

What to Expect: 
- How to Refine Your Offer
- Following Market Trends 
- The Beginners Business Coach
- Learning Your Language
- Questions to Answer Before Starting A Business
- Moments of Chi...


What it Takes To be a Fitness Coach with Daniel Yores
#131
05/06/2024

Daniel Yores is an in person and online fitness coach and the host of the Daniel Yores Podcast. Daniel initially had pursued a career around injury prevention and rehab, only to find himself helping the general population of us drop bodyfat.

What to expect in today's episode:
- Introduction to Daniel
- Daniel's Schooling
- Personal Training Internship?
- How to change a Habit
- Finding Sustainable Success
- What get's all the attention
- Creating Your Own Beliefs
- Learning to have nuanced conversations
- Navigating Social...


Tips to Kick Your Caffeine Addiction
#130
05/02/2024

We've all been there! " I can't start my day without my morning coffee. " 

Perhaps you're drinking caffeine all day long or maybe it just doesn't have the same effects it used to have. 

Regardless, here are some actionable steps to kick your caffeine addiction and give you more energy than you had before. 

Support Shawn's independent podcast here!

https://buymeacoffee.com/growthbyshawn

Send Shawn a voice message to be featured on the show!

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Connect with Shawn: 
Instagram: @growthbyshawn
YouT...


How to Achieve Any Goal, Change Behavior and Stop Self Sabotaging Yourself with Anna Clough
#129
04/29/2024

Anna is a Fitness and Nutrition Coach who trains in person and online. Anna specializes in helping women change their behavior and habits in order to have a strong and healthy body and life. This episode will help you understand behavior change and how to truly change your habits to change your life.

What to Expect in Today's Episode: 
- Anna's Background
- How to Change your Behavior and Form Healthy Habits
- Finding Your Why
- Perceiving Risk vs Reward
- Going Beyond the Surface
- Vertical Arrow Technique 
...


Why I Don't Release Podcasts Consistently
#128
04/23/2024

Connect with Shawn: 
Instagram: @growthbyshawn
YouTube: @growthbyshawn
Facebook: @shawnrivers
Tik Tok: @growthbyshawn

Apply for 1:1 Coaching with Shawn
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Shawn's Weekly Newsletter:
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How Breathwork Changed Amanda's Entire World with Amanda Russo
#127
04/08/2024

Tune in this week to a real and raw conversation with Amanda Russo. 

What to Expect in the Aspect: 
- The physical side of growth
- Health Benefits of Walking
- Amanda's up and down weight loss journey
- The power of community
- What does Breathwork even mean
- A Utah Breathwork Retreat
- You have done harder things than breathing
- Can You do Multiple Breathwork Sessions in a Day? 
- What Problems Does Breathwork Solve? 
- Finding Out Who You're Meant to be With
...


How to Get Back on Track After Easter
#126
04/01/2024

Do you feel like all your progress was ruined after you overate yesterday? Many of us fall into this mentality and build momentum in the wrong direction because of one "bad" meal. 

My goal is to help build healthy relationships with food and actually make the progress you are looking for in your body and mind. 

I hope this podcast is the perspective shift you're looking for

Connect with Shawn:
Instagram: @growthbyshawn
YouTube: @growthbyshawn
Facebook: @shawnrivers
Tik Tok: @growthbyshawn

Apply for 1:1 Coaching with Shawn
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Should You Stop Dieting if You Binge Eat? with Amanda Jostad
#125
03/25/2024

Amanda Jostad's journey to health and fitness started at the young age of just 12 years old. Amanda has had a roller coaster of a journey, overcoming binge eating and now helping women build a better relationship with themselves and with food. Amanda is a women's health and fitness coach who brings fresh insights around food and food relationships with  her personal and client journeys. 

There is more and more awareness being built around binge eating.

This Episode Includes: 
- What Binge Eating is
- Food Relationships
- How that Impacts Your Relationship wit...


Life Lessons From an Alcoholic with Dr. Swart
#124
03/18/2024

Dr. Christopher Swart is an exercise science professor where he opens up about his struggle with alcoholism for the first time publicly. Dr. Swart is a well respected professor who has his P.H.D in Exercise Physiology along with a laundry list of other credentials. 

In this episode you will find: 
- What to Expect in AA
- Sports Vs Alcohol 
- What does an Alcoholic Really Look Like? 
- Controlling How Much You Drink
- Identifying Alcoholism as a Disease
- The Role of a Support System
- How...


5 Pillars of Fat Loss
#123
03/15/2024

There are 100s of diets
1000's of workout plans
What do you actually need to follow to lose bodyfat? 

These are 5 of my most basic pillars that you can implement and embody today for true sustainable success. When you can master the basics your fat loss journey can become much more fun and effortless. 

Connect with Shawn:
Instagram: @growthbyshawn
YouTube: @growthbyshawn
Facebook: @shawnrivers
Tik Tok: @growthbyshawn

Apply for 1:1 Coaching with Shawn
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13VbjReOAPljGy1nEcKN7cvet509uE9E61FO3_Whza9Y/edit?us...


Deep Dive on Making Fat Loss Sustainable and Common Misconceptions with Bryan Fitzsimmons
#122
03/11/2024

Bryan Fitzsimmons is an online health and fitness coach who also works in person with a select group of clients. Bryan first started at a chain gym called Curves out of the Greater Boston area. During his time there, he developed a deep love for training specifically women over 40. 

What to Expect:
- F45 and Orange Theory
- What "Good Coaching" Really is
- Are Women Over Eating or Under Eating?
- Navigating Eating Out
- Are protein Bars Ruining Your Progress?
- Navigating Hunger Cues
- Approaching Grocery Shopping


The AI Takeover! AI Masterclass with Josh Powers
#121
03/05/2024

Join Josh Powers and your host Shawn Rivers as they have committed to bringing you a podcast episode every single month. Today, we cover a full masterclass of Artificial Intelligence and what to expect and how to not get left behind. 

In this episode: 
- Monthly/Weekly Recap
- Launching AI
- Beginning to Utilize AI
- What is Real?
- The Energy of AI
- Can this Reconnect Us?
- Creating Jobs with AI
- Levels of Consciousness 
- Reality Creation
- Artificial Awareness
- The...


The Secrets to How Ashton Blew up On Instagram and Tik Tok with Ashton McGettigan
#120
02/26/2024

Ashton Mcgettigan is a men's fitness coach, guiding men to get under 200lbs and take control of their lives. Ashton Specializes in helping men get back under 200lbs and feel truly confident in themselves. Ashton walks us through some strategies that helped him reach over 250k followers across platforms. 

- Where We're Going Wrong with fat loss
- How Your Environment is Serving You
- Relationship Challenges
- Being Shadow Banned On Instagram
- Creating Better Social Media Content
- The Next Wave of Content
- The Creative Process of Content


Building Your Self Worth, Identity, Meal Prep and Your Spirituality with Nicole Dewes
#119
02/19/2024

Join this weeks guest, Nicole Dewes as she is an online health and fitness coach who leads women to become the strongest and most confident version of themselves. Nicole is a YouTuber, online fitness coach and content creator. 

Here's What to Expect in this Episode: 
- Worth in Your Physical Appearance
- Being Seen, Heard and Understood
- Building Awareness
- The Thief of Comparison 
- Nicole's Prep Journey
- Identity Work
- Failure
- Relationships
- Meal Prep
- Cooking Tips
- Spirituality
- App...


A Beginners Guide to Meditation
#118
02/13/2024

In this short episode, I cover basic steps you can use today to start meditating on your own. There are 100s of different ways to meditate. The most important aspects are learning how to regulate your nervous system and the intention behind what you do. 

Wim Hof Breathing Technique:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tybOi4hjZFQ

Solfeggio Frequencies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goyZbut_KFY&t=1031s

Connect with Shawn: 
Instagram: @growthbyshawn
YouTube: @growthbyshawn
Facebook: @shawnrivers
Tik Tok: @growthbyshawn

Weekly Newsletter: 
https://growth-by-shawn.ck.page...


Learning to Be Okay in this Present Moment with Josh Powers
#117
02/12/2024

I first met Josh in our mentorship group hosted by David Waldy. Josh Powers comes from the construction world, but has created his own concept of business. 

Here is what we cover: 
- What Josh REALLY does for work
- The concept behind Money and Business
- Business vs The Self
- Dealing with Suffering
- Self Sabotage
- Setting Yourself Up for Success
- What it Takes to Connect with Men
- Men's Suffering
- Trusting Yourself/ Personal Integrity 
- Healing
- The Internal Voice


Why You Need To Show Up REGARDLESS of How You Feel with Abby Wawrzynski
#116
02/05/2024

Abby is a female Health and Nutrition Coach. She was also diagnosed with MS and has overcome many challenges in her own personal journey. Tap into this episode where we dive deep into Abby's story. 

Here's What to Expect: 
- Abby's Transformation
- Obsession
- When Abby was diagonosed with MS
- The Spiritual Realm
- Building a Healthy Relationship
- Awareness 
- Diet Culture
- Reverse Dieting
- Training women vs men
- Our Energy working with Nick Komodina
- Becoming your Own Creator
- Y...


Listen to This to BREAK your Beliefs and Question your Level of Consciousness with Mark Salazar
#115
01/22/2024

Thank you for tuning into the Growth by Shawn Podcast Episode 115.

At a young age, Mark was hit by a pickup truck and his entire world was flipped upside down. From here, he was told that God has a plan for him. In Marks personal brand and business he helps leverage the digital economy. He is also an entrepreneur, investor, writer and content creator. 

- How Mark was given his  God Given Name
- What is Muscle Testing? 
- Marks Relationship with God
- Are we Separate from God?
- The Pow...


Who Do you Need to Be to Make REAL Behavior Change?
#114
01/19/2024

Nutrition, Behavior, Identity it's all intertwined. Tune into this episode and make the decision right now of who you need to become to have the life that you want. 

To apply for 1:1 sustainable nutrition and fat loss coaching, apply here: 
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Instagram: @growthbyshawn
YouTube: @growthbyshawn
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Facebook: @shawnrivers


Why You're Not Hitting Your Fat Loss Goals with Aram Grigorian
#113
01/15/2024

Aram Grigorian is the owner 4weeks2thebeach. This is an affordable nutritional coaching program that is built upon building a sustainable lifestyle to hit all of your physical goals. Aram is also the Cohost of the "Other Side Lifestyle Podcast."

What's Inside this Episode:
- Arams Backstory
- Shifting Your Identity
- How your Environment Dictates Success
- Managing Your Expectations
- Actionable Steps for Fat Loss
- Assessing Your Lifestyle
- Why Our Society is So Soft
- Getting Back to the Basics
- Accountability, Confidence and...