Leap Academy with Ilana Golan
Trent Shelton: Your Pain Has a Purpose, Unlock Its Power
Tue, 04 Feb 2025
Trent Shelton hit a low point after his NFL career ended, leaving him lost and questioning his purpose. Tragedy struck when his best friend, overwhelmed by his own struggles, took his life. The loss shook Trent to his core. Determined to honor his friend’s memory and empower others facing similar challenges, Trent picked up his phone and began sharing raw, heartfelt videos. These eventually evolved into RehabTime, a global movement helping millions turn pain into purpose. In this episode, Trent joins Ilana to share powerful lessons on resilience, protecting your peace, rediscovering purpose, and the five words that transform pain into power. Trent Shelton is a former professional football player, motivational speaker, and author. After his career in the NFL ended, he founded RehabTime, a platform dedicated to personal growth and empowerment. In this episode, Ilana and Trent will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (01:47) The Influence of Supportive Parents (03:41) Lessons from Playing College Football (04:58) Losing His Identity at the End of His NFL Career (08:17) How to Rediscover Purpose After Losing It All (10:43) Becoming a Father and Finding New Motivation (12:24) The Tragedy That Inspired RehabTime (16:14) Starting a Movement With Just a Phone (19:32) The True Power of Authenticity (21:34) How RehabTime Became a Global Movement (23:38) Five Words That Shift Pain Into Power (27:37) Protecting Your Peace in a Chaotic World (30:30) Finding Balance Between Peace and Hustle (34:43) Ignoring Doubters and Staying True to Your Path Trent Shelton is a former professional football player, motivational speaker, and author. After his career in the NFL ended, he founded RehabTime, a platform dedicated to personal growth and empowerment. Through his raw, impactful messages, Trent has inspired millions to overcome adversity and unlock their potential. His book, Protect Your Peace, offers practical guidance on healing, self-discovery, and becoming the best version of yourself. Connect with Trent: Trent’s Website: trentshelton.com Trent’s Instagram: instagram.com/trentshelton/ Resources Mentioned: Trent’s Book, Protect Your Peace: Nine Unapologetic Principles for Thriving in a Chaotic World: https://www.amazon.com/Protect-Your-Peace-Unapologetic-Principles/dp/1401973167 Trent’s Book, The Greatest You: Face Reality, Release Negativity, and Live Your Purpose: https://www.amazon.com/Greatest-You-Reality-Release-Negativity/dp/1400207932 Leap Academy: Ready to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW way for professionals to Advance Their Careers & Make 5-6 figures of EXTRA INCOME in Record Time. Check out our free training today at leapacademy.com/training
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So often we focus on what we don't have and we let that paralyze us.
Trent Shelton, from NFL athlete to seriously a global inspiration, Trent turned personal struggles into rehab time, a movement helping millions find purpose and self-worth.
Sometimes you have to lose what you want to do to walk into what's really meant for you. You know, I was three years into the NFL and they bring me as, hey, you know, we got to bring this guy in. We love you, but we can't keep you. And now, like, what do I do with my life? Most people say, how do I stay consistent? I'm not consistent. You are consistent.
You're consistent at doing the wrong thing or the right thing. You're a consistent human being. But you'll stay more consistent when you understand how much it's costing you not to be consistent. You never will fix what you're not willing to face. Losing one of my best friends in my life, the suicide was the reason that I started Rehab Time.
How do you turn pain into power?
I have five words that I live by. Scientifically, it is proven to make you take ownership and it will change your life. And those five words is...
Trent Shelton, from NFL athlete to seriously a global inspiration. Trent turned personal struggles into rehab time, a movement helping millions find purpose and self-worth. A best-selling author, speaker, podcaster with over 18 million followers. Maybe more. I can't even count, Trent. But how did all of this start? Take us back in time to your childhood days.
Thanks for having me on the podcast. I really appreciate you. But jogging my memory back, ever since I was a young boy, I wanted to be an athlete, whether it be football, basketball, baseball. I have two older brothers, and so they're four and six years older than me. So it's kind of like no choice. As a kid, I wanted to follow in their footsteps, and they were sports addicts.
And my whole childhood, I grew up in New Orleans, and it was great. Both of my parents were supportive, still are. My mom has passed, but my dad is still supportive to this day. I had good role models in my life, and Sports was my everything. So at a young age, I had that dream. Like I had a vision, I had an intention, and I knew what I wanted to do with my life.
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