This week on Define Insanity, Joe and Justin sit down with Shawn — an old friend of Justin’s whose story is one of courage, family support, and perseverance. Diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at a young age, Shawn faced countless operations and the heavy burden of shame that came with his illness. But through the relentless determination of his mother to find answers and the powerful example of resilience set by his grandfather, Shawn discovered how to rise above adversity. Today, he shares how he transformed hardship into strength, and what it means to live fully in the face of life’s toughest challenges.
In this week’s episode of Define Insanity, Joe and Justin welcome Shawn — a longtime friend of Justin’s with an incredible story of resilience.
Shawn was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at a young age and endured multiple operations while trying to live a “normal” childhood. Along with the physical struggles came a deep sense of shame and isolation. But with his mother’s unwavering determination to find solutions, and his grandfather’s steady example of perseverance, Shawn found a way forward.