The Ripple Effect of Transformation

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

🗓️ 5 May 2025

⏱️ 47 minutes

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Summary

In this powerful episode of T Is for Transformation, Shaun sits down with Jonathan - an inspiring man whose life was forever changed by the Insanity workout. Raised without a father and battling weight issues from a young age, Jonathan found strength, purpose, and a new identity through Shaun’s programs. But the surprises don’t stop there—Shaun brings in none other than Tony Horton, creator of P90X and another key figure in Jonathan’s fitness journey. Together, Shaun, Jonathan, and Tony dive deep into the mindset shifts that fuel real change - from choosing consistency over comfort to redefining success beyond aesthetics. They open up about their own transformations, the emotional weight behind physical change, and how the fitness community has the power to change lives. This episode is a raw, emotional celebration of vulnerability, discipline, and the unexpected paths that transformation can lead us down. Whether you're just starting your journey or looking for that push to keep going, this one will remind you why it's worth it. 01:17 Jonathan's Fitness Journey Begins 02:09 The Impact of Insanity 04:15 Meeting Shaun T 05:12 Viral Video and Bodybuilding 06:57 The Importance of Hormonal Health 11:04 Surprise Guest: Tony Horton 12:23 Combining Fitness Philosophies 17:04 Investing in Fitness and Purpose 22:25 The Power of Persona in Fitness 23:08 Motivation and Sacrifice 24:38 Consistency and Trust 25:36 Fitness Beyond Aesthetics 27:34 The Role of Patience and Persistence 29:24 The Importance of Getting Uncomfortable 31:52 Planning for Adventure 33:15 Teachable Moments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Sitting quietly once you've made the house all shiny.
0:04.0	Down time can be just fine, playing bangers from the 90s.
0:08.0	Tea break.
0:09.0	Lunch break.
0:10.0	Maybe listen to the outbreak.
0:12.0	Sometimes it's not time for some tombola, right?
0:15.0	It's enjoying lasagna time, chilling with a book time, or time to visit your nan time. Go on some other time put your phone down tombola open for fun terms apply 18 plus gamble aware.org
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0:39.1	why they're not difficult to get started investments either. And you can choose your risk level. So,
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0:48.5	grow your money over five years or more, then search Barclays ready-made investments. Make
0:52.9	money work for you. Investing is not for
0:55.0	everyone. The value of investments can fall as well as rise and you may get back less than you invest.
0:59.1	T's and Cs apply.
1:09.6	Welcome to T is for transformation. I'm your host, Sean T. And I want to tell you, oftentimes, when it comes to fitness or anything, people need more than one way to transform.
1:19.6	While we celebrate a lot of our guests that come on here, and I've definitely helped them. And I'm so humbled to be a part of their journey and a part of yours.
1:28.4	This episode is unlike the others.
1:31.7	We have a big surprise for our guest Jonathan today.
1:34.8	He's a gentleman that I found literally scrolling social media and I saw one of his videos and
1:39.4	I was like, oh my goodness.
1:41.1	You'll find out more why I was so floored in a little bit. He has not only been
1:46.3	impacted by me on his fitness journey, but someone else who you may know very, very well.
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