A podcast dedicated to feeling better by giving you the tools to improve your mental health. Join Shawn and his guest that include neuroscientists, psychologists, professors, athletes, artists, and maybe even his mom.
Shawn is a mental health advocate, filmmaker, and former professional pole vaulter who was diagnosed with clinical depression at 10 years old.
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Getting real with my wife Karie after the kids go to bed. Is podcasting a good way to schedule time together?
We'll see
6 Mar 2026
I'll miss ya coach... The Skys the limit
In this episode, I reflect on the loss of someone who meant more to me than just a coach—my high school pole vault coach, Mark Haesly. His passing made me realize how deeply one person can shape the direction of a life without ever knowing it.
Coach Haesly created something special for us as kids. The pole vault pit wasn’t just a place to train—it was a place where we could be ourselves. Loud, competitive, weird, emotional… it didn’t matter. It was a safe environment where we felt accepted, supported, and encouraged to grow.
Looking back now, I realize that what I’ve tried to build with Team Hoot comes directly from that experience. Without Coach Haesly, there probably wouldn’t be a Team Hoot. The sense of belonging, play, and authenticity I try to create today is rooted in what he gave us back then.
In this episode, I talk about grief, mentorship, coaching, and the powerful ripple effect one person can have on young people. Sometimes the communities we build as adults are really just our way of recreating the spaces that once made us feel safe and alive.
This episode is a tribute to Coach Haesly and the legacy he left behind.
Topics in this episode:
Grief and loss
The impact of great coaches and mentors
Creating safe spaces for young people
The origins and inspiration behind Team Hoot
How one person’s influence can shape an entire community
23 Feb 2026
Nothing is real, But I almost punched a lady at costo
In this episode, I explore how cognitive bias shapes what we think is real—and how quickly perception can turn into emotion. A wild moment at Costco almost triggered full “mama bear mode,” and it got me thinking about rage, protection, and the stories our brains tell us. I wrap it up by diving into why leaning into play might be one of the most grounding things we can do in a biased, chaotic world.
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