The Trent Shelton Podcast

Shopify: Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/trent There comes a moment in life where everything looks right on the outside, but inside, something feels off. Not broken, just disconnected. In this episode, I’m sitting down with one of my closest friends, Corey, and we’re having a real conversation about what people call a midlife crisis, but what we believe is really midlife drift. This isn’t about buying a sports car or making reckless decisions. It’s about waking up one day and realizing you’ve been living on autopilot, pouring into everyone else, chasing responsibilities, and somehow drifting away from you. We talk about how it happens, why it happens, and most importantly, how to take your life back with intention. Because here’s the truth. It’s not too late. You’re not stuck. And just because you drifted doesn’t mean you can’t redirect. If you’ve been feeling lost, disconnected, or just not like yourself lately, this conversation is for you. It’s time to stop drifting, and start living on purpose again.

Shopify: Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/trent My friend, let me be real with you… your feelings will lie to you if you let them lead your life. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down one of the toughest battles we all face, the battle within. Too many people are stuck because they move when they feel like it, they quit when it gets hard, and they let emotions decide their future. That stops today. I’m going to show you why intention will always beat motivation, how to stop letting temporary feelings create permanent setbacks, and the real steps to take your power back. This isn’t about ignoring your emotions, it’s about mastering them so they don’t master you. If you’re tired of starting and stopping, tired of doubting yourself, and ready to grow into the person you know you’re called to be, this episode is for you. It all starts with you.

Shopify: Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/trent Most people never reach their full potential because they’re not in control, they’re controlled. Controlled by distractions. Controlled by habits. Controlled by emotions. In this episode, I’m breaking down the real, raw steps you need to take to take your power back. This isn’t surface-level motivation, this is about mastering your mindset, building discipline that actually sticks, and creating a life you can be proud of when nobody’s watching. If you’re tired of starting over, tired of making excuses, and tired of letting your feelings run your life, this episode is for you. No fluff. No sugarcoating. Just the truth that will change how you live. It all starts with what you choose to control.

Shopify: Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/trent In this episode of The Trent Shelton Podcast, I sit down with my brother Danny Morel for a real, unfiltered conversation about healing, purpose, and what it truly takes to transform your life. Danny is an author, entrepreneur, and spiritual guide who has helped thousands of people break free from the beliefs and patterns that keep them stuck. His powerful book, Awaken Your Highest Self: The Limiting Beliefs That Keep You Stuck- And the Heart Work That Sets You Free, dives deep into the inner work required to confront the beliefs that hold you back and step into the life you were created to live. In this conversation, we talk about the inner work most people run from, how childhood wounds shape the way we show up as adults, and why success without self-awareness will eventually catch up to you. We also dive into faith, personal responsibility, and the courage it takes to break cycles that may have been running your life for years. This episode isn’t about motivation. It’s about transformation. If you’ve ever felt stuck in patterns you can’t explain, struggled with your identity, or know deep down you’re meant for more but something keeps holding you back, this conversation is for you. Because real change doesn’t start on the outside. It starts with the truth on the inside. And if this conversation resonates with you, make sure you grab Danny’s book Awaken Your Highest Self: The Limiting Beliefs That Keep You Stuck and the Heart Work That Sets You Free and continue the journey of doing the work that leads to real freedom. Get book here: https://awakenbook.com/ Make sure you share this episode with someone who’s ready to do the real work.

Shopify: Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/trent In this episode, I sit down with award-winning singer and songwriter Stephen McWhirter to talk about redemption, faith, and the story behind his powerful new book, Radically Restored: How Knowing Jesus Heals Our Brokenness. You might know Stephen as the writer behind the song Come Jesus Come, a song that has reached over 100 million people and was recently honored with a GMA Dove Award through the incredible voices of CeCe Winans and Shirley Caesar. But his story goes far deeper than music. Stephen opens up about his journey from being a preacher’s kid, to falling into addiction and becoming a meth addict, to ultimately finding redemption and purpose as a worship leader. This conversation isn’t about pretending life is perfect. It’s about what happens when your life falls apart and God still meets you right there. Stephen’s message is simple but powerful: if God can restore his life, then nobody is too far gone. No mistake, no failure, no broken season is bigger than the grace that can transform your life. This is a real conversation about brokenness, healing, and what it truly means to be radically restored. If you’ve ever felt like your past disqualifies you, this episode is going to remind you that your story isn’t over.

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• Ka'Chava: Get 15% off your next Ka’Chava order at kachava.com with code TRENTSTRAIGHTUP. • MasterClass: Right now, our listeners get an additional 15% off any annual membership at MasterClass.com/TRENT. • Indeed: Speed up hiring with Indeed! Now get a $75 sponsored job credit when you go to Indeed.com/trent • Shopify: Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/trent Hey Rehabbers, Today I’m bringing you a special mash up episode from two of my favorite episodes from the past. These messages hit deep, and I know somebody listening needs this reminder today. Too many people are sacrificing their life for things that will replace them in a heartbeat. The job will hire someone new. The world will keep moving. But the life you truly want? That’s something you have to go get. Stop waiting for permission. Stop putting your peace, your purpose, and your happiness on hold. And make sure you stay until the end for a powerful Q&A session where we talk about what it really takes to go after your best life. It’s RehabTime. Let’s get it.

Ka'Chava: Get 15% off your next Ka’Chava order at kachava.com with code TRENTSTRAIGHTUP. • MasterClass: Right now, our listeners get an additional 15% off any annual membership at MasterClass.com/TRENT. • Indeed: Speed up hiring with Indeed! Now get a $75 sponsored job credit when you go to Indeed.com/trent • Shopify: Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/trent Most people do not even realize they are stuck managing life instead of creating it. They are surviving, reacting, maintaining, but not building. In this episode, I break down the difference between survival mode and creator mode, and why your life will stay the same if you do not make this shift. I walk you through the seven hidden habits keeping you stuck, how to rewire your mind for real change, and the practical steps to start building the life you actually want. It is time to stop just getting by. It is time to create your life. Because it all starts with you.

Ka'Chava: Get 15% off your next Ka’Chava order at kachava.com with code TRENTSTRAIGHTUP. • MasterClass: Right now, our listeners get an additional 15% off any annual membership at MasterClass.com/TRENT. • Indeed: Speed up hiring with Indeed! Now get a $75 sponsored job credit when you go to Indeed.com/trent • Shopify: Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/trent What if the greatest lie you have ever believed is that you have to become something to be enough? In this episode, I break down the truth that we are not human becomings, we are human beings. I share the moment I stopped chasing approval, success, and identity, and started standing in who God already created me to be. From NFL rejection to heartbreak to finding purpose, this is about choosing alignment over achievement and peace over proving. If you are tired of performing for validation and ready to walk in your worth, this episode is your wake up call. You are not behind. You are not lacking. You already are.

Ka'Chava: Get 15% off your next Ka’Chava order at kachava.com with code TRENTSTRAIGHTUP. • MasterClass: Right now, our listeners get an additional 15% off any annual membership at MasterClass.com/TRENT. • Indeed: Speed up hiring with Indeed! Now get a $75 sponsored job credit when you go to Indeed.com/trent • Shopify: Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/trent Most people never reach their full potential because they’re mastered by distractions, habits, and emotions. In this episode, I break down the real, raw steps to take control of your mind, discipline your habits, and create a life you’re proud of. No fluff… just the truth that will change how you live.

Ka'Chava: Get 15% off your next Ka’Chava order at kachava.com with code TRENTSTRAIGHTUP. • MasterClass: Right now, our listeners get an additional 15% off any annual membership at MasterClass.com/TRENT. • Indeed: Speed up hiring with Indeed! Now get a $75 sponsored job credit when you go to Indeed.com/trent • Shopify: Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/trent You weren’t born shy. You weren’t born doubting yourself. Somewhere along the way, life convinced you to play small. In this episode, I sit down with Fred Joyal, author of Superbold, and we talk about something most people think you either have or you don’t, boldness. But here’s the truth, boldness is a skill. It can be learned. It can be trained. It can be built in 90 days if you’re willing to step into discomfort and stop letting fear make your decisions. We talk about going from underconfident to charismatic. From overthinking to executing. From shrinking in rooms to owning your space. And of course, we go deeper than business. We get into rejection, self-worth, identity, and the real reason so many of us hold back. If you’re tired of watching opportunities pass you by… If you’re done letting fear speak louder than your purpose… If you’re ready to stop playing small in your own life… This episode is for you. It’s time to train your boldness.

Ka'Chava: Get 15% off your next Ka’Chava order at kachava.com with code TRENTSTRAIGHTUP. • MasterClass: Right now, our listeners get an additional 15% off any annual membership at MasterClass.com/TRENT. • Indeed: Speed up hiring with Indeed! Now get a $75 sponsored job credit when you go to Indeed.com/trent • Shopify: Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/trent There comes a point in your life when you have to stop blaming the world, and start being real with yourself. This episode is about breaking free, not from them, not from your past, not from your circumstances, but from you. The habits, the excuses, the fear, the comfort, the version of you that says you want more but keeps choosing what’s familiar. Sometimes the biggest thing holding you back isn’t your haters. It isn’t your trauma. It isn’t your lack of opportunity. It’s the limits you’ve accepted. I’m talking about the procrastination you justify. The relationships you outgrew but won’t release. The mindset that keeps you playing small. The story you keep telling yourself about why you “can’t.” Freedom starts with ownership. Growth starts with honesty. Elevation starts the moment you decide you’re done being your own ceiling. In this episode, we’re diving deep into how to confront the version of you that’s comfortable staying stuck, and how to build the discipline, courage, and self respect it takes to rise. Because at the end of the day, your life changes when you do.

Ka'Chava: Get 15% off your next Ka’Chava order at kachava.com with code TRENTSTRAIGHTUP. • MasterClass: Right now, our listeners get an additional 15% off any annual membership at MasterClass.com/TRENT. • Indeed: Speed up hiring with Indeed! Now get a $75 sponsored job credit when you go to Indeed.com/trent • Shopify: Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/trent Let me tell you something straight up, the world is not going to slow down so you can figure it out. People are not going to pause their lives so you can build yours, and at some point you have to get real with yourself. In this episode I am challenging you to drop the excuses, not next week, not next year, now. We have all been through things, pain is real, trauma is real, setbacks are real. But you cannot keep using what hurt you as the reason you stay stuck. At some point you have to decide that your future deserves more than your excuses. If you keep blaming your circumstances, your past, or other people for where you are, you are giving away your power. And you need to understand something, you are stronger than that. Do not let this year be another year of almost. Do not let it be another year of talking about what you are going to do. Do not let it be another year controlled by a victim mindset. This is your wake up call. Take responsibility, take ownership, take your life back. The world is not stopping, the question is, are you ready to stop playing small. Let’s get it.

Ka'Chava: Get 15% off your next Ka’Chava order at kachava.com with code TRENTSTRAIGHTUP. • MasterClass: Right now, our listeners get an additional 15% off any annual membership at MasterClass.com/TRENT. • Indeed: Speed up hiring with Indeed! Now get a $75 sponsored job credit when you go to Indeed.com/trent • Shopify: Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/trent This is the time of year when most people quit, they let distractions win, they stop chasing the life they said they wanted, but quitting isn’t an option, success doesn’t wait, and your dreams aren’t on pause, so in this episode, Trent challenges you to stand on your promises, take relentless action, and push harder than ever before.

Ka'Chava: Get 15% off your next Ka’Chava order at kachava.com with code TRENTSTRAIGHTUP. • MasterClass: Right now, our listeners get an additional 15% off any annual membership at MasterClass.com/TRENT. • Indeed: Speed up hiring with Indeed! Now get a $75 sponsored job credit when you go to Indeed.com/trent • Shopify: Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/trent HEY REHABBERS: Today’s episode gets real about something we’ve all dealt with, fake friends. The ones who show up when it’s convenient and disappear when you actually need them. We’re breaking down how to spot them, why they move the way they do, and how to protect your peace from relationships that drain you. I’m sharing personal lessons, real life experiences, and practical tools to help you identify who’s truly for you and who’s only around for what they can get. Because real situations always expose fake people, and your peace is too valuable to gamble with. What we cover: How fake friendships drain your energy and impact your mental health Clear warning signs of fake behavior The psychology behind why people act fake Setting boundaries without guilt Letting go gracefully and making room for real connections Reminder: Longevity doesn’t equal loyalty. Protect your peace, trust your intuition, and stop giving access to people who don’t respect your heart. If this episode hit home, take a look at who’s in your circle, and don’t be afraid to choose peace over familiarity. Share this with someone who needs it, and keep building the relationships you deserve.

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Ka'Chava: Get 15% off your next Ka’Chava order at kachava.com with code TRENTSTRAIGHTUP. • MasterClass: Right now, our listeners get an additional 15% off any annual membership at MasterClass.com/TRENT. • Indeed: Speed up hiring with Indeed! Now get a $75 sponsored job credit when you go to Indeed.com/trent • Shopify: Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/trent Most people don’t realize they’re running life instead of designing it. In this episode, Trent breaks down the difference between surviving and truly creating, and why your life will stay the same if you don’t make the shift. You’ll learn the seven hidden habits that keep you stuck, how to rewire your mind for change, and the steps to start building the life you actually want. Stop just getting through, start building something real. It all begins with you, and it all starts now.

Ka'Chava: Get 15% off your next Ka’Chava order at kachava.com with code TRENTSTRAIGHTUP. • MasterClass: Right now, our listeners get an additional 15% off any annual membership at MasterClass.com/TRENT. • Indeed: Speed up hiring with Indeed! Now get a $75 sponsored job credit when you go to Indeed.com/trent • Shopify: Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/trent HEY REHABBERS: Are you tired of looking for everyone else’s approval, yet still feeling empty inside? Let me tell you something, your worth isn’t out there, it’s already in here. In this episode, I break down the truth about self-worth, what it really is, how to build it, and why it’s the one thing that changes everything. If you’re tired of low confidence, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or feeling like you’re never enough, this episode is for you. You’ll learn, , What real self-worth is, and what it ain’t, , How to stop letting other people define your value, , The reason you keep settling for less than you deserve, , Why owning your worth unlocks peace, power, and purpose, , Mindset shifts to rebuild your identity from the inside out, If you’ve ever felt stuck, overlooked, or like no matter how hard you try, it’s never enough, this is your wake-up call. Stop chasing validation, start standing in your value, This is how you protect your peace, this is how you grow your confidence, this is how you MASTER self-worth.

Ka'Chava: Get 15% off your next Ka’Chava order at kachava.com with code TRENTSTRAIGHTUP. MasterClass: Right now, our listeners get an additional 15% off any annual membership at MasterClass.com/TRENT. Indeed: Speed up hiring with Indeed! Now get a $75 sponsored job credit when you go to Indeed.com/trent Shopify: Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/trent I need you to hear this. Your struggle is not random. Your tears are not wasted. Your patience is not pointless. What you’re walking through right now is building a version of you that can carry what’s next. One day, this season will be the testimony of your strength, your growth, and your resilience. You didn’t come this far to break. You came this far to become.

Ka'Chava: Get 15% off your next Ka’Chava order at kachava.com with code TRENTSTRAIGHTUP. MasterClass: Right now, our listeners get an additional 15% off any annual membership at MasterClass.com/TRENT. Indeed: Speed up hiring with Indeed! Now get a $75 sponsored job credit when you go to Indeed.com/trent Shopify: Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/trent Most people aren’t failing. They’re just unfocused. They’re running fast in the wrong direction. In this episode, I break down how unclear success keeps you stuck, exhausted, and chasing empty wins. Learn how to sharpen your focus, protect your time, and start building a life that actually feels like progress.