The Determined Society with Shawn French

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In this powerful Pulse episode of The Determined Society, host Shawn French sits down with his business partner and close friend Pat Sitkins to reflect on the evolution of the show, the power of clarity, and what it actually takes to become the person you want to be.
They discuss why most people never start, how preparation builds confidence, and why the “messy middle” is where real growth happens. Shawn breaks down the difference between wishing for success and manifesting it through daily discipline, while Pat shares what makes this community-driven movement so impactful.
 
Key Takeaways
-Clarity is the cheat code to real progress.
-Cringing at old work means you’re growing.
-You don’t need perfect conditions to start.
-Preparation is what separates winners from wishers.
-Manifestation only works when paired with action.
-The messy middle is where strength is built.
-Extreme accountability creates real transformation.
-Impact is the true purpose of The Determined Society.
 
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Pat Sitkins
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In this episode of The Determined Society, host Shawn French sits down with Stacey Kay, founder of hydr.ate, to unpack a powerful journey through addiction, anxiety, burnout, and personal transformation.
Stacey opens up about struggling with alcohol and drugs in her twenties, pushing herself through high-pressure sales careers, and the moment her body forced her to stop; heart palpitations, numbness, and an anxiety episode that looked like a heart attack. That wake-up call sparked a complete shift inward.
The conversation explores how stress, unresolved grief, and self-criticism can silently destroy mental and physical health, and how meditation became a turning point in Stacey’s healing journey.
 
Key Takeaways
-Burnout often shows up physically before we acknowledge it mentally.
-Addiction and anxiety thrive when emotions go unprocessed.
-Meditation creates space between reaction and response.
-True accountability must be paired with self-compassion.
-Slowing down is sometimes the most productive move.
-It’s never too late to pivot into meaningful work.
 
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Stacey Kay
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In this episode of The Determined Society, Shawn sits down with Zach Cogen, Head of Athlete Rehabilitation for the New York Red Bulls, to break down what real recovery actually looks like; physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Zach shares his journey from collegiate wrestling to working with elite professional athletes across UCLA, EXOS, DC United, and now Major League Soccer.
He explains the critical difference between return to play and return to performance, and why simply getting back on the field isn’t enough for high-level athletes whose careers depend on elite output.
 
Key Takeaways
-Return to play is not the same as return to performance
-Recovery must address both physical and mental readiness
-Sleep and nutrition are essential for healing and performance
-Pneumatic compression improves circulation and recovery
-Trust between athlete and practitioner is critical
-Discipline and determination are built through consistency
 
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Zach Cogen
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In this episode of The Determined Society, Sean sits down with Nicole Jaques, creator of the “House CEO” framework, content educator, and systems-driven parent helping families calm the chaos of modern life.
Nicole shares how leaving a corporate public-relations career after becoming a mother forced her to confront an outdated narrative around being a “stay-at-home mom.” What emerged instead was a powerful reframe: running a household requires leadership, systems, and intentional design, just like any successful business.
Throughout the conversation, Nicole breaks down how time blocking, simplified systems, and documented routines can reduce burnout, eliminate resentment, and create more space for real family connection. She explains why rest is not a luxury, why the “default parent” role is operational and how accountability and structure can actually bring freedom back into the home.
 
Key Takeaways
-Running a home requires leadership, not more effort
-Systems reduce burnout by removing emotional friction
-Time blocking creates freedom, not rigidity
-Rest is essential to regulating mood and nervous system health
-The “default parent” role works best when it’s structured and shared
-Boundaries determine family connection
 
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Nik Kleverov joins The Determined Society to break down the biggest misconceptions about AI, creativity, and the future of Hollywood.
From his journey as an immigrant storyteller to becoming one of the first creatives working with OpenAI, Nik explains why there is no “magic AI button,” why creatives are more important than ever, and how AI is opening doors to original films, brand storytelling, and entirely new forms of entertainment.
This episode dives deep into AI-generated films, advertising, originality, copyright, and why storytelling is still the true differentiator.
 
Key Takeaways
-There is no magic button in AI, great work still requires real effort.
-AI doesn’t replace creativity; it amplifies strong storytellers.
-Authenticity comes from human perspective, not the tool.
-AI-created work can still be original and copyrightable.
-Creatives who adapt will thrive in the next era of entertainment.
-AI allows smaller teams to create bigger ideas faster.
-Hollywood isn’t ending — it’s evolving.
-Collaboration matters more than ever in AI workflows.
 
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Nik Kleverov
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