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The Trent Shelton Podcast

260 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 7 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 5.5K ratings

The Trent Shelton Podcast is your weekly journey to mindset mastery, inner peace, and living in your full power. Join Trent Shelton, a former NFL wide receiver turned internationally renowned motivational speaker with over 18 million social media followers, as he shares transformative wisdom that elevates every aspect of your life, from personal growth to business success. Get ready for unfiltered, powerful insights that will touch your heart, challenge your perspective, and empower you to soar. Welcome to the Trent Shelton Podcast.

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Episodes

90: Their Opinions Don't Matter

November 24, 2021 11:00 - 20 minutes

Today's episode is some straight up TRUTH that I hope you really understand. The number one thing that holds people back from being everything they can be, are people's opinions. After this episode, I know that is something that will no longer control your life. Let's get it! Make sure you hit me up on Instagram with your biggest takeaways.

89: Stop Giving Away Your Peace

November 17, 2021 11:00 - 11 minutes

Struggling with Inner Peace? In this 10 minute episode, I give you the tools you need to protect your peace. Peace is something we all want to experience and it's a vital part of our life and mental health. Please share this episode with someone you care about. Make sure you hit me up on instagram and let me know how this episode helped you. I'm always in my DM's checking messages. So tag me to your stories. Join my text community 817.242.2719 to receive daily inspiration. It's the best text ...

88: Don't Quit On Yourself Because They Quit On You

November 03, 2021 07:01 - 19 minutes

Have you ever noticed that some people support you until it doesn't benefit them? You know I'll always be real with you, and here's the truth: not everyone wants to see you win. Today I want to encourage you to keep going. The future needs you to keep going. It's Rehab Time. Let's Get It. -- My book Straight Up came out last summer, and it’s available NOW! All you have to do is go to straightupbook.com and get your guaranteed copy. If you love my videos, if you love this podcast, I promise yo...

87: Status Has Nothing To Do With Your Worth

October 27, 2021 07:01 - 28 minutes

Today I want to talk to you about status. If you've been feeling down because you don't have the following you want, the looks you want, or even the life you want, this is the episode for you. I need you to remember this: who you are IS NOT determined by what you have. It's Rehab Time. Let's Get It. -- My book Straight Up came out last summer, and it’s available NOW! All you have to do is go to straightupbook.com and get your guaranteed copy. If you love my videos, if you love this podcast, I...

Remember Who You Are (Rebroadcast)

October 20, 2021 07:01 - 21 minutes

Here's one from the archives! I know some of you need this episode right now. I feel that’s why I was called to get it out into the world. Listen to me: you don't have to let the past define you. Bad chapters can still write good stories, and yours is just getting started. In this episode we’re going to talk about what it looks like when you’ve lost your way, and how to find the light inside you to lead you back out. Share this episode with someone you know - or even someone you don't - who's...

86: Stop Complaining About Things You Aren’t Willing To Change - with Brenda Cardenas

October 13, 2021 07:01 - 1 hour

I have a special guest today - if you've been to any of my events then you know her - Brenda Cardenas. We have a straight up conversation about worth, about seizing the life you deserve and what it takes to get there. It's Rehab Time. Let's Get It. -- My book Straight Up came out last summer, and it’s available NOW! All you have to do is go to straightupbook.com and get your guaranteed copy. If you love my videos, if you love this podcast, I promise you you're going to love this book. And, th...

85: You Have To Learn To Love Yourself - with Mel Robbins

October 07, 2021 07:01 - 53 minutes

Today I have an incredible woman on the podcast. She is the real deal. Please welcome Mel Robbins, legendary speaker and author of The Five Second Rule. Mel and I dig in and talk about disappointment, betrayal, hardship and, specifically self hate. Mel's new book The High 5 Habit: Take Control of Your Life with One Simple Habit came out last month. Check out the High Five Challenge right here! It's Rehab Time. Let's Get It. -- My book Straight Up came out last summer, and it’s available NOW!...

It's Time to Take Control of Your Life (Rebroadcast)

October 06, 2021 07:01 - 23 minutes

Enjoy this episode from the archives! AND check out the Mel Robbins High 5 challenge here! This is a huge message. Right around the block from struggle, is the greatest version of yourself. Too many of us don't further the story, we just accept that the person we are in hard times is who we are always going to be. Are you going to make your failures, your losses, and the hardest times the version of yourself that you're going to stick with? What, or who is in the drivers seat of your life? It...

84: Why are you Choosing to Stay Stuck? - with Maria Shelton

September 29, 2021 07:01 - 39 minutes

I have a special guest on the podcast on this week to talk to those of you who are living in the spot that they do not want to be in in life, and they want something more. What are you doing about that? Are you staying stuck or are you making some changes to get where you want to be. Please welcome Mrs. Maria Shelton to the podcast! It's Rehab Time. Let's Get It. -- My book Straight Up came out last summer, and it’s available NOW! All you have to do is go to straightupbook.com and get your gu...

83: This Will Change Your Life

September 22, 2021 07:01 - 41 minutes

What needs to die in your life? And I'm not talking about people, I'm talking about things, relationships, coping mechanisms, habits, messages - whatever it might be - that has you settling for less than the life you are meant to live. It's time for you to keep your standards high, for yourself, for your life. What do you need to bury in your life? It's Rehab Time. Let's Get It. -- My book Straight Up came out last summer, and it’s available NOW! All you have to do is go to straightupbook.com...

82: Stop People Pleasing and Honor Your Convictions

September 15, 2021 07:01 - 21 minutes

So many people ask me, "Trent, what's your secret sauce?". "What sets you apart?". The truth is, if you are living to please people, you will always be their prisoner. That's it. When you move from the mindset of needing approval to realizing that I already have the validation I'm looking for, that was the change. I'm talking about living a life where you honor your convictions, instead of living for someone else. It starts with you. It's Rehab Time. Let's get it. Are you part of my texting c...

81: Your Time Is Now - with Jonathan Evans

September 08, 2021 12:45 - 45 minutes

A lot of us want to skip the process to get to the gold, but Jonathan Evans has some truth for us today. He's back on the podcast talking about his new book, "Your Time Is Now". If you have ever found yourself thinking "when is it my time?" or "why is this happening?" this episode is for you. Jonathan's perspective gives an understanding to anyone who feels they missed opportunities while growing up or as an adult. It's Rehab Time. Let's get it. Are you part of my texting crew yet? We've got ...

80: 3 Things You Need To Know About Haters

September 01, 2021 07:01 - 41 minutes

It doesn't matter what you do, people are going to have something to say about it. If you don't want to get criticism then never say or do anything! The truth is, no hater can stop you without your permission, and when you stop going after your dreams because of other people you let them make decisions about your life. This is a coaching session from what used to be Trent's Inner Circle - now it's Rare Breed Academy. People hate on you because they are unhappy in their own lives, straight up....

79: 3 Things That Are Ruining Your Life

August 25, 2021 07:01 - 26 minutes

I'm proud of you. Not because you had a crazy breakthrough, or because you made a huge change. I'm proud if you for showing up this week to hear this message. This week I want to talk about 3 things that are keeping you from living your most fulfilling life. Are you letting life, and its circumstances from stopping you from being your best and most fulfilled self? Just like last week hit me up, give me feedback and let me know where you're at. It's Rehab Time. Let's get it. Are you part of my...

78: Get Back to Having Fun in Your Life

August 18, 2021 07:01 - 27 minutes

Today I want to encourage you to evaluate how you're spending your time. When's the last time you chose YOU over the things that are holding you back? We spend so much time on things that we don't enjoy, and before you know it your life is going to be over. You've got to put some excitement back in your life. It's Rehab Time. Let's get it. Are you part of my texting crew yet? We've got insider chats, events, and the kinds of challenges that other people charge for - all waiting for you! Send ...

77: Learning to Call the Pump Fake - with Marcus Black

August 11, 2021 07:01 - 1 hour

You know that if I'm bringing him back, he MUST have something good to tell you today. My good friend Marcus Black is returning to the podcast, and today we're talking all about recognizing the people in your life who are faking you out. Some people feel like they've got to put up a wall to make you think they're something they're not, and a lot of times we fail to see through it. I want you to remember that there's a false reality that exists in this social media world. What matters is looki...

76: You Can't Put More Time on the Clock

August 04, 2021 07:01 - 35 minutes

This week I celebrated the first of my mom's birthdays since she gained her wings earlier this year. Today I want to celebrate her life. I want to pass on a few of the things I learned from her over the years. Some of you are watching a timer slowly run out of time, telling yourself that you'll start working towards your dreams tomorrow. It's time to get real and understand that your time is limited. Get started today. It's Rehab Time. Let's get it. Are you part of my texting crew yet? We've ...

75: Let's Talk About The Real Enemies

July 28, 2021 07:01 - 19 minutes

Thank you for taking your time to listen to this podcast, it is truly a gift. This week I have to share my thoughts about enemies and haters. We all have people in our life who don't want to see us win, but I want to talk about the internal enemies - the ones that really take control over our lives. Are you gonna stand up and fight, or are you gonna quit and run? It's Rehab Time. Let's get it. Are you part of my texting crew yet? We've got insider chats, events, and the kinds of challenges th...

74: Don't Listen to This If You Don't Want the Truth

July 21, 2021 07:01 - 23 minutes

A few weeks ago, I went live on Facebook to share some truth with you guys. I tried to rerecord the message, but I felt like nothing could be the original. Today I want to share this message with you: you only get ONE life. Stop living like life is guaranteed and START taking steps down the path you want to see yourself at the end of. It's Rehab Time. Let's get it. Are you part of my texting crew yet? We've got insider chats, events, and the kinds of challenges that other people charge for - ...

73: How to Care for your Brain - with Dr. Daniel Amen

July 14, 2021 07:01 - 35 minutes

A lot of you know what I've been through in the past few months, with my mother passing and my daughter's medical issues. Today I get to sit down with Dr. Daniel Amen, who practices as a psychiatrist and brain disorder specialist as director of the Amen Clinics. He is a five-times New York Times best-selling author. I've worked so hard on my life for the benefit of others, and we talk about the brain, how most people respond to keeping their brain healthy and a new way to look at the most imp...

72: Gratitude is the Attitude that Gets You to the Highest Altitude - with Marcus Black

July 07, 2021 07:01 - 56 minutes

This week I have Marcus Black on the Straight Up podcast. Marcus Black is a former pastor and current urban missionary providing leadership and mentoring programs to several inner city schools. He’s a traveling inspirational speaker, life coach, and host of The Vitalize Podcast. We are talking 'obsession' - however that shows up in our lives. So many people in this world want change, but they don't want to change. It's Rehab Time. Let's get it. Are you part of my texting crew yet? We've got i...

71: Don't Measure Against Perfection

June 30, 2021 07:01 - 20 minutes

Did you know that 70% of people feel like they're a fraud? Are you one of those? Do you discredit yourself by focusing on your imperfections and ignoring your strengths? Don't allow your worth to be determined by your external life - know that you are incredible. You are special. You are talented. I want to speak life into your life. It's Rehab Time. Let's get it. Are you part of my texting crew yet? We've got insider chats, events, and the kinds of challenges that other people charge for - a...

70: Is Inaction The Root Cause Of Your Issues?

June 23, 2021 07:01 - 16 minutes

What is staying the same in your life, because you're stuck in a season of inaction. I don't know about you, but when I know I'm not doing what I need to be doing, my soul feels it. Where has inactive in your life caused you to suffer? Today's episode is about deep work, not just inspiration and motivation, but it's an invitation to take a look at your life and figure out where you are remaining inactive. It's Rehab Time. Let's get it. Are you part of my texting crew yet? We've got insider ch...

69: Three Things You Need To Know To Protect Your Life

June 16, 2021 07:01 - 25 minutes

This is going to be the realist episode of the Straight Up Podcast. STOP. Stop doing these three things and I promise you will be protecting your life. Do not let your good heart get you into situations where that heart will break. Don't put your life in the hands of the people who aren't going to care for it, I'm not telling you to put up walls, I'm telling you to be smart with your one, precious, life. This is a life changing episode. It's Rehab Time. Let's get it. Are you part of my textin...

68: Are you Chasing It, or Attracting It?

June 09, 2021 07:01 - 27 minutes

It's one of those episodes where I'm out here in nature, training, and I wanted to press record and connect with y'all and ask you a question. Are you living with potential, or are you living in your potential? Are you putting in the time and the effort to live out the potential that you have. Are you wasting time chasing instead of attracting the right people and opportunities in your life? Are you doing things to impress people, instead of living in your own truth? Let's not spend effort tr...

You Don't Have to Suffer in Silence (Rebroadcast)

June 02, 2021 07:01 - 24 minutes

Here's an episode from the archives! Y'all, this is an episode I just HAD to get off my chest. In this age of uncertainty, there are so many worries coming in from the outside the home, that we may not be focusing enough on what's going on inside the home. Now our environment is the four walls that surround us, and the people we hold close. I'm going to teach you the secret to the five things you need to release right now in order to make sure you come out of this hard season stronger than yo...

67: Never Plant a Seed of Limitation in Others' Lives

May 26, 2021 07:01 - 22 minutes

This is for everybody. How are you influencing people? I want you to evaluate what happens when you step into an environment. If you aren't leaving a space better than you found it, then what are you bringing into it? Never let your own insecurities, fears and doubts imprint on any one else. We live in a world where people project themselves on others and we need to stop planting seeds of limitations in our and other people's lives. It's Rehab Time. Let's get it. Are you part of my texting cr...

Four Reasons Your Support System Isn't Supporting You (Rebroadcast)

May 19, 2021 07:01 - 36 minutes

Here's one from the archives! Listen up Rehabbers, because this week I’m coming at you with a question a lot of you have been asking me: how come the people I’m close to aren’t supporting me? It turns out there can be many different reasons from their mindset to communication and everything in between. Check out this episode for some exclusive wisdom from me about how to find and harness support from where you need it most. It's Rehab Time. Let's get it. Are you part of my texting crew yet? W...

66: It's Time to Take Control of Your Life

May 12, 2021 07:01 - 23 minutes

This is a huge message. Right around the block from struggle, is the greatest version of yourself. Too many of us don't further the story, we just accept that the person we are in hard times is who we are always going to be. Are you going to make your failures, your losses, and the hardest times the version of yourself that you're going to stick with? What, or who is in the drivers seat of your life? It's time to take control. It's Rehab Time. Let's get it. Are you part of my texting crew yet...

65: How To Redefine Your Life - with John Pruna

May 05, 2021 07:01 - 45 minutes

Today on the podcast I have a very special guest, John Pruna. So many of you asked that I have him back, we just had to do it. We talk about how you can redefine your life and yourself. You can't surround yourself with 'yes' men - those are not your real friends. Your real friends let you know when you need to level up. John tells us how to design your environment to set yourself up for success. Don't be afraid of what you are capable of! It's Rehab Time. Let's get it. Are you part of my text...

64: Everything Is Building You

April 28, 2021 07:01 - 21 minutes

Join me as I take my peace back, while out on a nature run. The sun is always going to rise, no matter what the weather. Even when I can't be on fire, even when I can't be my 100%, I can still show up, and so can you. The storms have their purpose too. It's Rehab Time. Let's get it. Are you part of my texting crew yet? We've got insider chats, events, and the kinds of challenges that other people charge for - all waiting for you! Send me a text at at (817) 242-2719 and start getting the motiv...

You're So Afraid of the Process (Rebroadcast)

April 21, 2021 07:01 - 25 minutes

Did that hit you hard? Good. Let's talk about what it looks like to shoot your shot, to go after the things you really want in life, and not let fear of time, or commitment, or change get in the way. Don't worry: it sounds like a lot but we're going to talk through it today. It's Rehab Time. Let's get it. Are you part of my texting crew yet? We've got insider chats, events, and the kinds of challenges that other people charge for - all waiting for you! Send me a text at at (817) 242-2719 and ...

63: Stop Wasting Time on the 99%. Focus on the 1% who Care.

April 14, 2021 07:01 - 30 minutes

If you hear this message, if you take it on board, this episode is life changing. What matters in your life? Who matters? Why are you wasting even 10 minutes of your life on people who aren't going to think about you 10 minutes after you've gone. You are important to the people in your world, so focus on them. It's Rehab Time. Let's get it. Are you part of my texting crew yet? We've got insider chats, events, and the kinds of challenges that other people charge for - all waiting for you! Send...

62: What Do You Hold On To When Your World Stops?

March 31, 2021 07:01 - 31 minutes

I'll be real with you, I'm hurting. This was a difficult episode to record. Grief is a pendulum and I'm going from acceptance to denial and from anger to peace right now, but I wanted to show up authentically for you guys to talk about legacy, how healing can feel like breaking and that sometimes you have to break down to break through. When you lose somebody you love, it's like your world stops. Let's make sure that we're living in a way that is going to impact other people and touch their l...

Who Are You Refusing To Forgive? (Rebroadcast)

March 24, 2021 07:01 - 30 minutes

Please enjoy this episode from the archive while I take time with my family. News flash: if you're harboring bitterness towards someone, you're letting them set up shop in your heart, rent free. Forgiveness isn't about freeing them, it's about freeing YOU! This episode I'm going to get real with y'all about how I dealt with bitterness and found forgiveness after losing football. Those lessons shaped the rest of my life, and today, I'm going to teach you how to shape yours. It's Rehab Time. Le...

61: You Don't Have a Consistency Problem, You Have a Commitment Problem - Live From Rise Toronto

March 17, 2021 07:01 - 34 minutes

While Trent is spending time with his loved ones, we thought you'd enjoy this episode of Straight Up, which comes from his speech at the RISE Toronto conference. Why is it that you can make yourself do the little things everyday that you don't really enjoy, but when it comes to your gift, the thing that lights your heart on fire, your purpose, you think you have a consistency problem? You have a commitment problem. It's time to get off the bench and show up for your life, because - straight u...

60: If You Really Knew Me - with Jamie Kern Lima

March 10, 2021 08:01 - 41 minutes

You know I don't really do interviews, unless I'm super inspired and amazed by someone. Today I sit down with Jamie Kern Lima to talk about showing up authentically, being transparent and learning to trust your inner YOU. This is going to be the last Straight Up for a while - I'm going to take some time to be with my family in a difficult season - but I want you to hear this message from my friend Jamie: trust that the time you're in and what you're going through right now, is preparing you a...

59: Live Like A Rare Breed - with John Pruna

March 03, 2021 08:01 - 54 minutes

Today I'm so thrilled to be sitting down with my good friend and partner John Pruna to discuss the why and the how behind Rare Breed Academy, plus what it can do for YOU. Are you looking to elevate your life, super-charge your wellbeing and transform your body? Check out my all new program at https://rarebreedacademy.com. Pre-registration is available now and ends March 7th, so don't wait. It's Rehab Time. Let's get it. Are you part of my texting crew yet? We've got insider chats, events, and...

58: The Time I as About to Die

February 24, 2021 12:01 - 22 minutes

Before you listen to this episode, I want you to set your intention right now to really listen and lock it in. Here's the big question for today: have you given yourself a death sentence? When I lost the NFL, I I believed my life was over. How wrong I was! That's why, in this episode, I'm going to show you the warning signs to look out for in your life, as well as how can you can get out of that "death sentence" mindset and start living for YOU. It's Rehab Time. Let's get it. Are you part of ...

58: The Time I Was About to Die

February 24, 2021 12:01 - 21 minutes

Before you listen to this episode, I want you to set your intention right now to really listen and lock it in. Here's the big question for today: have you given yourself a death sentence? When I lost the NFL, I I believed my life was over. How wrong I was! That's why, in this episode, I'm going to show you the warning signs to look out for in your life, as well as how can you can get out of that "death sentence" mindset and start living for YOU. It's Rehab Time. Let's get it. Are you part of ...

Today You're Going to Learn Your Worth (Rebroadcast)

February 17, 2021 08:01 - 32 minutes

Please bear with us as we weather these unprecedented winter storms in Texas, and enjoy this episode from the archives. This episode may hit a little different for some of you, but I encourage you to open yourself up and receive this topic with your whole heart. If you don't know your worth, it will be impossible for you to grow in this world. There are several reasons why a person might struggle with self worth, and today on the podcast we're going to break them down one by one and start liv...

57: Three Fears That Are Paralyzing You

February 10, 2021 08:01 - 30 minutes

What's keeping you from being the person that you need to be? It can be.a hard question to answer. After all, so often the fears that hold us back, present themselves as the tools we need to keep the status quo - in our lives, relationships, and work. This week, I'm breaking down MY fears, the things that held ME BACK, so that hopefully you can break through those walls in your life. It's Rehab Time. Let's Get It. Are you part of my texting crew yet? We've got insider chats, events, and the k...

56: If You Want Real Change, Ask Yourself This One Hard Question

February 03, 2021 08:01 - 24 minutes

When an episode of Straight Up comes with a disclaimer at the top, you know it's going to be good! This week we're going all in with a HARD QUESTION to ask yourself, and the ways you can activate the wisdom that comes after your answer. It's Rehab Time. Let's Get It. Are you part of my texting crew yet? We've got insider chats, events, and the kinds of challenges that other people charge for - all waiting for you! Send me a text at at (817) 242-2719 and start getting the motivation you need, ...

55: Five Things You Need To Stop Doing Today

January 27, 2021 08:01 - 25 minutes

Is your good heart keeping you in a situation that's breaking your heart? Then this is the episode you NEED to hear today. We're breaking down the five things you need to stop doing capital-T Today, in order to start building the life YOU deserve. It's Rehab Time. Let's Get It. Are you part of my texting crew yet? We've got insider chats, events, and the kinds of challenges that other people charge for - all waiting for you! Send me a text at at (817) 242-2719 and start getting the motivation...

Staying Sane as an Influencer (That's YOU!) - Rebroadcast

January 20, 2021 08:01 - 26 minutes

Let me be clear right off the bat - if you influence someone, you're an influencer. It could be thousands or millions on social media, or it could be one person in your family: it doesn't matter. So when we talk about protecting your peace, we're talking about protecting yourself from pleasing other people. Keep listening to learn more about when to listen to other's opinions, and when to follow your own path. Why aren't we texting buddies yet? Hit me up at (817) 242-2719 to get some motivati...

54: How to Make 2021 YOUR Year

January 13, 2021 08:01 - 24 minutes

We're coming in hot this week - and by hot, I mean I'm sweating because this is a workout edition of the podcast! This week we're getting real on everything we lost in 2020 and everything we hope for 2021. Just because you want it, doesn't mean you will survive long enough to get it. All you can do is get your head right and work hard for as long as you're able. It's Rehab Time. Let's Get It. Are you part of my texting crew yet? We've got insider chats, events, and the kinds of challenges tha...

Are You Disqualifying Yourself? (Rebroadcast)

January 06, 2021 08:01 - 25 minutes

While we take a break to be with our loved ones during this holiday season, we hope you'll enjoy this episode from the archives. (from the original broadcast) Wherever you're at, whatever you're going through - I want you to say out loud, "I brought myself here." Those words are power, because by beginning to believe in your current situation allows you to believe in yourself. If you got yourself here, why not the next step, and the next? It's all about mindset, and today on the podcast we're...

Is This Your Selfish Season? (Rebroadcast)

December 30, 2020 08:01 - 32 minutes

While we take a break to be with our loved ones during this holiday season, we hope you'll enjoy this episode from the archives. (from the original broadcast) Selfish season, self care, knowing your worth - they're all different ways to talk about not feeling guilty for taking care of YOU. I see it time and time again, I've experienced it myself, but the truth of the matter is you can't help lift others up if you haven't done the work for yourself first. This week we're going into the guilt t...

How To Get Unstuck (from the Rachel Hollis Podcast)

December 23, 2020 08:01 - 44 minutes

While we take a break to be with our loved ones during this holiday season, we hope you'll enjoy this episode from our network partner, the Rachel Hollis Podcast. (from the original Rachel Hollis Podcast broadcast) Today we’re talking about what it feels like to get stuck - stuck in your career, stuck in your routine, maybe stuck in a relationship - and tips that have worked for me to get out of that stuck place. My hope is that by sharing the things that worked for me, you may find a trick o...

53: Some of Us Will Die Waiting

December 16, 2020 08:01 - 33 minutes

I know that may sound harsh, but y'all know I'll never go easy when I think you need to hear the truth the most. As we wrap up this year and head into a brand new one, I need you to remember that there is a huge difference between being patient and waiting. If you don't stop telling yourself that you're waiting on a person, waiting on a promotion, waiting on a support system, or whatever else you think you need to move forward, you're never going to end up moving forward. Today I want to enco...