Let Me Save You 25 Years

You can plan, prepare, and strategize, but some lessons only reveal themselves once you jump. This week Shawn sits down with the powerhouse sisters behind The Elf on the Shelf, Chanda Bell and Christa Pitts, to explore the truth behind the Shawnism: “You Can’t Know What You Don’t Know.”

Sometimes the smartest move isn’t to fight harder…it’s to step back and fight better. This week Shawn catches up with actress, dancer, designer, and creative powerhouse, Megan Batoon, for a deep, refreshingly honest conversation about what it really means to lose the battle to win the war.

Leadership is not about glory. Leadership is about gratitude. This week Shawn chats with NFL quarterback, Jaxson Dart, to talk about one of the most powerful lessons any leader can learn: “Use We Instead of I.”

When it comes to success, it’s not about avoiding uncertainty — it’s about learning to dance with it. This week we dig back into the vault as Shawn sits down with actor and writer Lukas Gage (The White Lotus, Euphoria, You) to unpack the Shawnism: Embrace Uncertainty.

Anyone can have a great idea—but turning that idea into something people actually buy? That’s the real grind. This week Shawn sits down with the legendary founder of The Onion, Scott Dikkers, to discuss the Shawnism, “Making Stuff Is Easy, Selling Stuff Is the Hard Part.”

In a world where chaos can hit faster than your morning email refresh, staying calm isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a superpower. This week, Shawn invites speaker, investment manager, and author of Conscious Wealth, Brandon Hatton, onto the show to break down the Shawnism: “Calm is Power,” and why self-control and preparation are key to thriving through life’s messiest moments.

How often do the best leaders lead by example, not title? This week Shawn is joined by podcast host and the CEO of Calm, David Ko, to unpack the power and discipline behind the Shawnism: “Rarely Pull the CEO Card.”

In a noisy world where everyone’s eager to be heard, slow down, ask better questions, and practice the lost art of presence. Talk less. This week Shawn sits down with executive producer, philanthropist, and CEO of Explore.org, Charles Annenberg, to explore the overlooked power of listening.

When life knocks you off balance, do you fight it—or learn to roll with it? In this episode, Shawn sits down with renowned fitness personality, Steve Cook, to unpack the reason why adaptability might just be the most underrated superpower you can build.

If emotions drive your behavior, mastering them just might change your life. This week Shawn Nelson talks with Dr. Travis Bradberry—bestselling author of Emotional Intelligence 2.0 and The New Emotional Intelligence—to break down the hard truth behind personal growth: It’s not complicated, but it is hard.

Your life isn’t defined by what happens to you—it’s defined by the decisions you make in response. This week Shawn sits down with author, keynote speaker, and podcaster, John R. Miles, to unpack the Shawnism: The Quality of Your Decisions Determines the Quality of Your Life.

Look at any object and there is a business behind it—probably a dozen or more. Look at any activity—there is a business behind it. Probably a dozen or more. There’s a million ways to make a million bucks. This week, Shawn sits down with entrepreneur, business mogul, and one of the most influential investors in the world, Mark Cuban, to talk about the art of choosing the right business path, preparing a plan for success, and adapting to the bumpy ride that it may entail.