From Bullied to Bold: Jordan’s Story of Strength, Self-Worth, and the Power of Movement

Trust and Believe with Shaun T

Alex Coloreo

Health & Fitness, Family, Mental Health, Self-improvement, Weight Loss, Gay, Self Care, Self Improvement, Fitness, Parenting, Family Life, Wellness, Education, Nutrition, Self Help, Shaun T, Lgbtq, Twins

4.9 • 1.2K Ratings

🗓️ 21 April 2025

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Summary

In this powerful episode of T Is for Transformation, Shaun T sits down with Jordan from Manchester, UK—a true example of what it means to turn pain into purpose. Bullied throughout his school years for his weight and sexuality, Jordan faced deep struggles with confidence, body image, and mental health. But instead of letting the world define him, he chose to fight back—with fitness as his tool for healing. Jordan shares how discovering the Insanity workout program became more than just a way to lose weight—it became a lifeline. Through movement, he rebuilt his mental strength, gained confidence, and learned how to stand tall in his truth. Together, he and Shaun explore how transformation starts from within and how fitness can become a powerful force for reclaiming self-worth. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who has ever felt broken, bullied, or not enough. Jordan’s story is a reminder that your past doesn’t define you—your power does.

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0:00.0	Welcome to Tis for Transformation.
0:10.5	I'm your host, Sean T.
0:12.4	Oftentimes we talk about fitness and mental health,
0:15.4	and we will do that today,
0:16.5	but we're talking about a subject that I'm very passionate about,
0:20.1	especially growing up a gay boy.
0:22.6	And I think a lot of gay people deal with this on the regular, which is bullying.
0:27.9	But it's not just us.
0:29.0	It's people who might be overweight or people who might have other disabilities or people who just look different.
0:33.7	People who wear glasses.
0:35.9	People find any way to tease somebody
0:38.9	else, and oftentimes it comes from their own insecurity. So today we're going to dive into a
0:44.2	story of transformation that goes beyond the physical, touching the very essence of mental
0:50.0	resilience and self-belief. Me, Jordan, someone who from a very young age, turned the tide
0:55.7	of his life from being bullied and battling self-confidence issues to embodying strength, both
1:01.6	inside and out through the power of fitness. All the way over from Manchester, UK, one of my
1:09.5	favorite places, we learn about how his own journey with
1:13.5	insanity wasn't just about shedding pounds. It was about past traumas, getting rid of the weight
1:20.0	and the baggage, finding solace and movement and rising above challenges with unparalleled
1:25.8	determination. Let's embark on this inspiring journey together.
1:34.3	Sean was great on the insanity programs. He'd always push and push and push with people. And,
1:38.1	you know, even though he wasn't there at the time, you'd still feel that pressure to go,
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