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Ep 881: From Teen Idol to TV Powerhouse: Shaun Cassidy’s Incredible Reinvention

SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment

Release Date: 01/12/2026

Ep 923: What If Autism Isn’t What We Thought? with Joseph P. Infranco show art Ep 923: What If Autism Isn’t What We Thought? with Joseph P. Infranco

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In this powerful episode, we dive into the story behind Decoding Cody, where a non-speaking autistic young man begins communicating through letter-board spelling—revealing intelligence, awareness, and insight that stunned everyone around him. As his voice emerges, he describes not just thoughts—but a deeper reality, including spiritual experiences that are being echoed by others across the country. What makes this story different? A trial lawyer’s approach to evidence and credibility Consistent accounts across unrelated individuals A tension between skepticism and faith A call to...

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Ep 922: You're Not Too Old, It's Not Too Late, You Are Enough with Linda Mitchell show art Ep 922: You're Not Too Old, It's Not Too Late, You Are Enough with Linda Mitchell

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On this week's episode, we're discussing how it is not too late, and you're not too old, it's the perfect time for your dreams!

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Ep  921: Inside the Wildest Social Experiment on TV Right Now with Emily Pendergast show art Ep 921: Inside the Wildest Social Experiment on TV Right Now with Emily Pendergast

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What happens when one person thinks everything is real… but everyone else is in on the joke? In this episode, Linda sits down with actress and writer Emily Pendergast, who stars as Amy in Jury Duty: Company Retreat—the hilarious, documentary-style comedy that turns a corporate retreat into a brilliantly orchestrated social experiment. Emily shares what it was like performing in a fully staged environment where one unsuspecting participant believes it’s all real, how her improv background prepared her for the unpredictable moments, and why audiences are loving the mix of cringe,...

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Ep 920: The Hidden Tissue Controlling Your Pain, Aging & Anxiety with Deanna Hansen show art Ep 920: The Hidden Tissue Controlling Your Pain, Aging & Anxiety with Deanna Hansen

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What if the root cause of your pain, anxiety, brain fog, and even visible aging wasn’t your muscles… but your fascia? In this powerful episode, we sit down with fascia expert and Block Therapy® founder Deanna Hansen to explore the hidden system in your body that stores trauma, restricts healing, and influences everything from posture to nervous system regulation. With over 20 years of clinical experience, Deanna shares how fascia acts as the body’s communication highway — and how releasing it can unlock deep physical, emotional, and cellular transformation. If you’ve been chasing...

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Ep 919: Are Microplastics Destroying Your Hormones with Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. show art Ep 919: Are Microplastics Destroying Your Hormones with Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr.

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What if your everyday environment was silently impacting your health, your hormones, and even your ability to have children? In this powerful episode of The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda sits down with Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr., President and CEO of the Hip Hop Caucus and producer of the Netflix documentary The Plastic Detox. Together, they unpack the hidden dangers of microplastics and endocrine disrupting chemicals, and how daily exposure may be affecting fertility, increasing disease risk, and disrupting overall wellness. This conversation goes beyond fear—it is about empowerment....

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Ep 918:  What Happens When Survival Becomes Real…The Yeti Story) with Corbin Bentsen show art Ep 918: What Happens When Survival Becomes Real…The Yeti Story) with Corbin Bentsen

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What if the real monster… isn’t what’s lurking outside—but what’s happening within us? In this thought-provoking episode of The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell sits down with legendary actor Corbin Bernsen to explore his latest indie psychological horror film, The Yeti. At first glance, it’s a survival story set against the backdrop of nature’s raw power—but beneath the surface, it reveals something deeper. This isn’t just about fear of the unknown… It’s about ego, greed, and the dangerous illusion that we can control everything around us. Corbin shares how The...

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Ep 917: From Social Anxiety to Real Connection: Reclaiming Confidence & Presence with Evan Cudworth show art Ep 917: From Social Anxiety to Real Connection: Reclaiming Confidence & Presence with Evan Cudworth

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When was the last time you felt truly connected… truly present… truly alive in a room full of people? In this powerful episode of The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell sits down with Evan Cudworth—also known as The Party Coach—to unpack a silent struggle so many people are facing today. We live in a world where we are more “connected” than ever online… yet more disconnected than ever in real life. And that disconnection? It’s impacting our confidence, our relationships, and even our overall well-being. Evan’s mission goes far beyond parties—he helps people break free...

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Ep 916: When Neighbor Drama Turns Deadly” with Deborah Roberts show art Ep 916: When Neighbor Drama Turns Deadly” with Deborah Roberts

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Have we lost the ability to peacefully coexist—even with the people living right next door? And what happens when fear, frustration, and unchecked emotion collide? In this powerful episode of The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell sits down with award-winning journalist and 20/20 co-anchor Deborah Roberts to unpack a heartbreaking case that captured national attention. What began as a seemingly ordinary neighbor dispute quickly escalated into a devastating tragedy—raising urgent questions about fear, perception, and how quickly situations can spiral out of control. This conversation...

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Ep 915: Jill Hennessy on Reinvention, Strength & Starting Over | Hope Valley: 1874 show art Ep 915: Jill Hennessy on Reinvention, Strength & Starting Over | Hope Valley: 1874

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Ep 914: Reinvention After 40: Building, Scaling & Starting Over with Lindsay Pinchuk show art Ep 914: Reinvention After 40: Building, Scaling & Starting Over with Lindsay Pinchuk

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What does it really take to build a business from nothing… scale it to seven figures… sell it… and then have the courage to start all over again? In this powerful episode of The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell sits down with powerhouse founder Lindsay Pinchuk—a woman who didn’t just build a brand, she built a movement. After leaving corporate America, Lindsay bootstrapped Bump Club and Beyond from just $500 into a nationally recognized company reaching over 3 million women each month. Through community-first marketing, strategic partnerships, and relentless grit, she scaled...

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Shaun Cassidy is a true creative multi-hyphenate whose career spans music, television, theater, and storytelling. First rising to fame as one of the biggest teen idols of the late 1970s, Shaun signed with Warner Brothers Records while still in high school, released three multi-platinum albums, earned a Grammy nomination, and performed in sold-out venues like Madison Square Garden and the Houston Astrodome — all while starring in the iconic ABC series The Hardy Boys Mysteries.

Behind the scenes, Shaun quietly reinvented himself as one of television’s most respected writers and producers. His work includes creating and producing critically acclaimed series such as American Gothic, Roar, Cold Case, The Agency, Invasion, Emerald City, and New Amsterdam, which completed a powerful five-year run on NBC and Netflix.

In this conversation, Shaun reflects on the courage it takes to evolve beyond early success, what reinvention really looks like over a multi-decade career, and why creativity has no expiration date. He also opens up about returning to live performance in 2020 with his one-man show The Magic of a Midnight Sky, the grounding role family has played in his life, and what legacy means to him now.

This episode is an honest, thoughtful look at reinvention, purpose, and the power of staying connected to who you’re becoming.


In this episode, we talk about:

• Rising to fame as a teen idol and navigating success at a young age
• Balancing music, television, and public life simultaneously
• Reinventing a career behind the scenes as a writer and producer
• The creative leap from performer to storyteller
• Why compassion-driven stories resonate so deeply today
• Returning to live performance after nearly 40 years
• The role family plays in grounding long-term success
• Redefining purpose and legacy beyond career milestones
• Why it’s never too late to begin again creatively


Connect with Shaun Cassidy:

Official website
https://www.shauncassidy.com

Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/shauncassidyofficial

Learn more about New Amsterdam
https://www.nbc.com/new-amsterdam